It’s been days since she returned from New York, but Angel Locsin still can’t believe that she took part in the 37th International Emmy Awards as one of the nominees for Best Foreign Actress. But aside from her much-talked-about red carpet experience, the 23-year-old also fielded offers to do projects from several foreign production outfits. “May mga nagbigay ng calling cards e. Meron pang gustong makipag-co-produce sa ABS-CBN. Pero ayoko munang magsalita tungkol dun, ayokong pangunahan. Darating kung darating. Para sa akin yung experience lang talaga na ma-nominate is already something I can really be proud of. Okay na ako dun. Ayokong mag-expect ng higit pa dun,” she said in an interview with ABS-CBN reporters last Monday, November 30.
While Angel was grateful that her dramatic portrayal in Lobo got her to the Emmys, she admitted she would have enjoyed the trip more if her former leading man Piolo Pascual could have been there. She invited him to be her escort for the said event but unfortunately, the ultimate heartthrob was busy with his other work commitments. “Tinext ko siya kasi siya naman yung kasama ko sa Lobo, yung kasama sa hirap, sa puyat… And hindi ko naman maa-achieve yun kung wala din yung support niya. So tinanong ko kung gusto niyang sumama. Sabi naman niya gusto kaya lang medyo nagra-rush sila sa Lovers in Paris. Okay lang naman sa akin.Kinongratulate naman niya ako tapos nagpadala siya ng flowers,” she related.
With her latest achievement, Angel she has been getting even more accolades from her colleagues in the industry, particularly from John Lloyd Cruz who said that with or without an Emmy Award, he’s still proud of Angel’s talent as an actress. “Natense naman ako dun. Eto binabawian lang ako ni Lloydy dahil lagi kong sinasabi na fan ako ni Lloydy lalo na pagdating sa dedication niya sa craft niya. Wala ako masabi. Natawa na lang talaga ako. Salamat Lloydy,” she shyly remarked.
Angel further shared that her upcoming soap with John Lloyd is still in the planning stage because they want to make sure that they will be able to meet viewers’ expectations about their team-up. “Kasi yung kay Lloydy dahil masyado nga siyang pinaghahandaan and all. Inaayos yung story so right after Kokey namin siguro uumpisahan. Super natuwa ako lalo na nung narinig ko yung konsepto. Sana matuloy talaga siya. Kasi nung nalaman ko yung story tumayo yung balahibo ko e. Kaya lang hindi pa ko pwedeng mag-elaborate tungkol dun.”
When told that the multitalented actor is already looking forward to their first show together, she was quick to say that she also feels the same way. “Naku may time pa nga yung mang-asar nung first time naming nagkasama sa shoot ng ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID. Basta ang masasabi ko napakabait na tao yang si Lloydy at excited na din akong makasama siya dahil sa wakas makikita ko kung paano siya on at off screen,” she added.
As for her other projects, there has been talk that Eric Quizon wants Angel to play Alma Moreno in a planned biopic of his father Dolphy. Though she was clearly surprised by that piece of news, the young actress said that she’s willing to do the part if given the chance. “Wow. Talaga? Ngayon ko lang narinig ito ha. Sana matuloy kasi unang-una si Tito Dolphy ‘yan tapos si Direk Eric ilang taon ko nakatrabaho ‘yan. Yung thought lang na magampanan ko yung pinili niyang role para sa akin, exciting talaga. Sana matuloy at sana magampanan ko ng maayos.”
Angel Locsin is overwhelmed by John Lloyd Cruz’s all-out support
December 4, 2009 at 12:00 am (Actor & Actress, Comedians, Controversial Issue, Director, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Filmmaker & Movie, Funny, International films festival, Movie, MTRCB, PBB double-up, Philippines Daily Inquirer)
Tags: 37th International Emmy Awards as one of the nominees for Best Foreign Actress, ABS-CBN, Angel Losin, Celebrity News, Eric Quizon, GMA Network, Jake Cuenca, John Llyod Cruz, Jowee Morel, Lovers in Paris, PEP.ph, Philippines News
PBB: Double Up – Melisa Cantiveros
November 28, 2009 at 12:00 am (Actor & Actress, Comedians, Controversial Issue, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Funny, PBB double-up)
Tags: aul Jake, Bianca Gonzalez, Carol, Jason, Jowee Morel, Mariel, Mariel Rodriguez, Melai, Melisa Cantiveros, Melissa, MTRCB, Naked fan dance, PBB, PBB double-up, PBB evictions, PBB housemates, Pinoy Big Brothers, Princess, the Boy Astig of Mindoro, the Conservative Pharmacist of Tondo, the Inday Kengkay of Gen San, the Negosyante Prince of Cebu, the Romantic Stud of Samar, the Sassy Vamp of Cebu, the Struggling Mom of Davao, Tom, Toni Gonzaga
Dubbed as Inday Kengkay of General Santos City is 21 years old, Melisa Cantiveros. She is the funny girl to enter the Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. Melisa looks at the positive side of things despite people teasing her about her looks. The aspiring teacher taking up Secondary Education at Mindanao State University hopes she can impart happiness to other people wherever she goes. Acting in theater is one of her interests.
Gabby, the new ‘Concert King’?
June 24, 2009 at 12:00 am (Actor & Actress, Controversial Issue, Director, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Filmmaker & Movie, Funny, International films festival, Movie, PBB double-up, Philippines Daily Inquirer)
Tags: ABS-CBN, Alegria Lounge, Boy Villasanta, Concert King Martin Nievera, controversial filmmaker Jowee Morel, Dennis Adobas, Entertainment, Gabby Concepcion, Gary Valenciano, Jam Morales, Joey Albert, Jowee Morel, Pure Energy
MANILA – He’s not Concert King Martin Nievera or “Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano but Gabby Concepcion proves he can still draw a massive crowd when he stages a concert of his own.
Take the gig Manila Pavilion held at the Alegria Lounge last week. It was jam-packed not only with casino-player types but the usual crowd of popular singers and performers.
Entertainment writer Dennis Adobas was surprised that day to see a long queue of Gabby followers who has not stopped admiring the actor despite a long hiatus from show business.
He was amazed by how Concepcion’s adoring fans had reacted to the hunk actor’s poster plastered all over the walls.
“Makalaglag-panty naman si Gabby,” said one of the two young women who passed by the lounge, where a framed picture of Gabby was tacked on a bulletin board. “Kaya nga ako, hindi na nagpa-panty,” another woman giggled.
“I appreciate fans that are very expressive of their thoughts and feelings. It’s just like in the United States where fans can say their piece very liberally without being ostracized by other people for being liberal and open,” said Gabby when told about the naughty comments.
As early as high noon, Concepcion’s ardent supporters were already milling around the hotel to reserve a seat nearest to the proscenium just to get to see their idol either in close-up or long shot.
Most members of the audience were in their forties, the same audiences who eagerly watched a teenaged Gabby at the height of his superstardom. His repertoire included original Filipino songs and adaptations.
“Gabby might not be as perfect a performer like Martin and Gary but he has the stage presence of a professional act. He’s so suave,” said Adobas, a seasoned critic.
The hour-and-a-half show wowed the crowd as the singer-actor proved his singing prowess. He owes his vastly improved singing style to famous female singers Joey Albert and Jam Morales, who coached Concepcion in the US and taught him tricks in the music trade.
Controversial filmmaker Jowee Morel, also a singer in his own right, said he was supposed to be part of Concepcion’s musical adventures in the US. She met with Albert and Morales for music lessons but their plans were halted because of schedule conflicts.
“Jam and Joey had made many contributions to Gabby’s success in the singing field. I should know,” Morel said.
After the show, Concepcion was whisked off to the venue’s lobby to greet fans and sign autographs. The autograph-signing and picture-taking session even took longer than the show’s running time.
Countless fans were frantic to get him to pose with them or just scribble some words on pictures or paper.
Truly, Concepcion should be given more chances to prove his mettle in singing.
