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Christian Bables gets an indecent proposal

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Urian best supporting actor Christian Bables has admitted receiving an indecent proposal from an unidentified gay man. "Naglalakad ako sa may 7-11 at may tumigil na kotse. Ttapos binaba nya po (ang bintana), tapos sinitsitan nya ako. 'Boy, isang libo!' Sabi nyang ganun," said Bables, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Bables, 24, added: "Natakot po ako eh. Umalis na ako." The "Die Beautiful" best supporting actor recalled those days when he was being rejected when he was just starting in the movies. "Pangit daw po ako tapos hindi raw po ako magaling. Kumbaga wala raw po akong kakayahan na abutin yung pagiging actor simple because hindi ko raw kaya," said Bables. Asked who were his critics, Bables said: "Mga kaibigan po. Meron ding mahal sa buhay." Despite that, Bables said that is thankful for the negative comments he got which made him a better actor. "Thankful a...

'Women of the Weeping River' tops 40th Urian awards

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"Women of the Weeping River," a film about two women who attempt to stop violence brought about by the blood feud in a Muslim community, dominated the 40th Gawad Urian held at the Studio 10 of ABS CBN last Thursday night. "Women" won six awards, including Best picture and Best director, during ceremonies presented by members of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. "Die Beautiful," a comedy-drama about Filipino transgender, also took home awards in the acting category. The critically-acclaimed movie won awards for its lead star Paolo Ballesteros, who came in costume, Best actor; and Christian Bables, Best supporting actor. Star of All Seasons Governor Vilma Santos-Recto of Batangas is this year's Natatanging Gawad Urian (Lifetime Achievement Award). This year's winners: Best Picture: "Women of the Weeping River" Best Actor: Paolo Ballesteros for "Die Beautiful" Best Actress: Hasmin Kilip for "Pamily...

The Eddy's 2017 winners: The complete list

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"Ang Babaeng Humayo," a story of a woman who was imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, was named Best picture at the inaugural Eddy's awards held at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City tonight (July 9). Shot in black and white, the movie also won awards for Best director (Lav Diaz) and John Lloyd Cruz (Best supporting actor). Also known as "The Woman Who Left," the same film won the Golden Lion award when it competed at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in 2016. But the movie withe the biggest number of awards at the Eddy's went to "Everything About Her" which won trophies for Vilma Santos, Best actress; Angel Locsin, Best supporting actress; Best musical score and Best screenplay. Aside from "Humayo," the two other films which received three awards each were "Seklusyon" and "Die Beautiful." Unfortunately, not one of the stars who won in the acting category were around to receive their Eddy's. Th...