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It's not easy being a comedian, especially if you're going through tough times. This was revealed by Dodj Mallari and Tart Carlos, two of the stars of the forthcoming musical-comedy show "Walang KokontraBIDA" to be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Dec. 1. For Tart and Dodj, however, those difficult times have made them better actor and stronger person. "Maganda na rin siguro yung marami kang pinag-daanan sa buhay. So ako naman, ini-imagine ko na yung mangyayari sa eksena para madali kesyo malungkot man o masaya ang kukunang eksena," said Dodj during an interview at Salu Restaurant in Timog, Quezon City recently. Also joining them in the musical is Dionne Monsanto. "Saka maganda rin ang turo sa amin sa workshop sa ABS CBN. So far lagi naman akong take one kung ano yung dapat mangyari," said Dodj who he said has an unspoken loyalty to the Kapamilya network. Dodj said that h...

Movie and television personality Kris Aquino has admitted that she got depressed when opportunities in show business started to get fewer. "There was a period of time when I was depressed & scared that all doors were closing," said Aquino on Instagram post. "My sisters were worried because i wasn’t me, i shut down, kept to myself because i didn’t want to burden them w/ my insecurities. "My sons & I were financially secure BUT it was painful to not have a venue to continue doing what i love most- connecting w/ you & entertaining you," said Aquino. "But God blessed me w/ a new team that restored my confidence. We chose to just keep going & not give up.And my sisters, sons, & I kept PRAYING. "Today was a victory, because we signed a new endorsement & it is a perfect match for the new online platform we envisioned & continue to build. Tomorrow I’m shooting a branded partnership w/ a new multinational pharma com...

A Filipino actress is set to conquer a Latina-dominated pageant as she becomes the first Asian to vie for Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 beauty contest in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on Nov. 4. Teresita Ssen ''Winwyn'' Marquez, daughter of actors Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez, flew to Bolivia on Oct, 19 as the Philippines debuts on the 26-year-old beauty contest. Also, Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann left on Friday, Oct. 20, to compete in the much-awaited Miss World contest which will be held in Sanya, China on Nov. 18. "It's going to be a challenge for me because I'll be competing with talented Latinas. But I don't want to put myself down because I'm standing for my country and I will do my very best," said Marquez, niece of former Miss International Melanie Marquez. She added: "Language can be learned. But the will and determination for me to give honor to my country cannot be learned." Marquez, 25, is a Kapuso sta...

Pontefino Hotel, fast becoming the top residence of choice for brief sojourners in Batangas City, continues to build a reputation for being the city’s leading venue for major corporate and social events. Just recently, the Hotel was once again the proud home and venue for the 2017 Miss Earth 2017 Swimsuit competition. Thirty delegates of Miss Earth 2017 visited Batangas City and paraded in their best swimwear for the pageant’s official swimsuit competition. The audience was treated to a feast not just for the eyes but also for the tummy, as they relished a buffet banquet all throughout the evening. The live band brought the house down with energetic music that greeted spectators entering the place, and then switched its gears to serenade the Heroines fighting climate change. The contestants afterwards dined and partied with the lively audience and special guests. True to their environmental advocacies, Miss Earth aspirants actively participated the following morning for a tr...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta has appealed to critics to stop putting malice into her friendship with Robin Padilla saying that the action star is a good friend despite their past relationship. "So relax lang po! Mahal ko po si Robin pero kung wala si Kiko sa buhay ko, ang babalikan ko isa lang. Hindi na rin puede kasi may asawa na rin siya," said Cuneta on her Facebook. "At sorry, di niyo po ever malalaman kung sino at di niyo kilala. Akala ko noon artista din yung 'love of my life' ko (lagi silang contest ni Robin sa puso ko pero siya ang nangingibabaw lagi). After a few years I realized hindi pala! Ngek. At I have my husband and children now. "So I hope that those people that leave mean messages here and in my other social media accounts now will understand why I am posting about me and Robin. "May MOVIE po kaming bago after so many years! So I hope kung mahal niyo kahit siya lang, instead of putting malice in my posts, you help us na lang an...

Television host and MTV VJ Donita Rose has said that she is ready to fall in love again after her failed relationship with Eric Villarama. "Yes (I'm ready to fall in love again)! There's nobody yet but the idea of it, kinikilig ako," said Rose during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Rose, 42, narrated on the late-night show how her marriage collapsed. "I always started with a joke and my joke is 'pinatawad ko na yung hayop na yan!' That's just a joke. I like to joke about it because it's such a heavy question," she said. "But I really had to go to a really long process of forgiving and hating, forgiving and hating. Now I'm at a stage of my life na kaya nga ako nandito to accept this interview is because OK na! It goes back to trust issues with men. "Medyo malalim. The story is my dad is in the military but he gained weight and he doesn't not want to go back. He became very laxe...

Kapamilya star Nadine Lustre has called on the people to stop posting photos or images of her at the wake of her brother who reportedly committed suicide. "Hi. May I request to please refrain from posting/and reposting photos and videos of me from the funeral. "Let's give respect. This is for everyone. Thank you," said Lustre on her Facebook. Earlier, Lustre posted a cryptic message on FB following the death of his teenage brother Isaiah Lustre last Oct. 7. Isaiah was rushed to the Pacific Global Medical Center but he was pronounced dead on arrival. "But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow, life as short as the falling of snow, and now I'm gonna miss you I know," the post read. Nona Clemente, aunt of Nadine, has confirmed that the brother of the actress has passed away. “Please lift a prayer for my nephew, Isaiah Lustre. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. #keepgoi...