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Gemologist Mary Justine Teng, of Muntinlupa City, is one of the official candidates for the Gold Edition of the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 beauty pageant which will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on September 16. Her surname Teng may sound familiar to basketball fans, in reference to Jeric and Jeron Teng. But Justine says she is not related to the popular brothers at all. "Surprisingly, I am close to the girlfriend of Jeron Teng," reveals Justine, who is a dead-ringer for actress Cristine Reyes and mannerisms similar to that of former Miss Universe Philippines Shamcey Supsup-Lee, during an interview in Quezon City recently. Justine, 23, is an accredited jewelry professional certified by the Gemological Institute of America-New York where she took up Diamond Grading. She also studies color stone grading at GIA Education. Justine is also the co-manager at Solo Uno Jewelry Exchange Inc. A graduating student of Philippine School of Interior Design at ...

Now that Liza Soberano has been confirmed to play the iconic heroine "Darna," speculations arose as to who will join her in the much-awaited action-fantasy movie. Who will portray Ding? We all know that Ding is the younger brother of Narda who eventually becomes Darna as soon as she swallows the stone and shouts her name (vice versa) when she fights the evil characters in the film. He's the only person who knows the secret of his sister. Fans said that the role of Ding could be a toss up between child stars Onyok Pineda and Alonzo Muhlach. Just few days ago, Onyok already left the popular television series "Ang Probinsyano" on ABS CBN after his mother played by Alessandra de Rossi took him to the province. De Rossi said that she needed a companion and would take care of his son who would go to school this year. Is it really goodbye for Onyok this time? The "Ang Probinsyano" television series has been extended until January 2018. ...

Actor Richard Gutierrez is now a Kapamilya after he signed a movie and television contract with ABS CBN today, May 31. "I'm very happy and excited to be here finally. I'm very thankful to ABS-CBN for this opportunity and for the trust. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam na nandito ako ngayon. I consider this a new journey and a new chapter, parang nagsisimula ako ulit," said Gutierrez, 33, when he talked to the reporters after he inked the contract. Prior to that, Gutierrez was cast as one of the stars in a still untitled film with Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban under Star Cinema. It was also announced that Gutierrez will appear on the new primetime teleserye "La Luna Sangre" starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. His partner, Sarah Lahbati, has already moved to ABS CBN. Lahbati is rumored to play Valentina, the villain in the latest film version of "Darna" to be portrayed by teen actress Liza Soberano. For many years, Gutie...

It's confirmed! Actress Liza Soberano will play the role of "Narda" in the newest film version of "Darna" which will be directed by Erik Matti. Soberano said that she is excited to wear the iconic costume of the popular comics heroine created by Mars Ravelo. "Sobrang na-excite po ako and siyempre, I'm happy and I feel really honored to be able to don the iconic costume and to be able to embody what she represents," said Soberano in an exclusive interview on ABS CBN. But Soberano admitted that she has not seen any "Darna" movies. "I haven't. I've asked Direk Erik Matti if I can. Pero he told na huwag muna. He wants me to go through the acting workshops and stunt training first before I watch the other movies para hindi din ako ma-influence ng ibang films. And then from there, ia-adjust na lang po kung anong kailangan," the actress said. Soberano, 19, said that she will undergo different kinds of trainin...

Swiss-Filipino actress Sarah Lahbati has said that she has written a book called "True Beauty" which tackles positivity and inner beauty. "What I really want to point out in my book is that beauty comes from within. Cliche as it may sound but it's how you treat people, how you treat yourself, how genuine you are, how you spread positivity even though you're going through something. It's all about being inspired no matter what situation you're in," said Lahbati, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Asked how important is it to love one's self, Lahbati said: "I realized this when I became a mother. I've learned to love myself. I became confident because I went through an ugly phase in high school where I was insecure. I felt sad all the time. I wasn't a loner but you know I felt like there's always something missing. Parang hindi ako sigurado sa sarili ko." Lahbati said that she dedi...