10 years with the 'Bubble Gang'

Gag show 'Bubble Gang' is going 10 and getting better!

It's not true that actress-TV host Nanette Medved has broken up with her husband, Chris Po. We heard this rumor that Nanette and Chris allegedly broke up and it was alleged that there was a third party involved, a Chinese girl who was supposedly separated from her husband.

When Chris heard that the item was written about, he was taken aback. Chris and Nanette are based in Hong Kong, and according to Nanette in a call with talent manager Jojo Gabineta, it's not true that she and her husband had separated. Nanette also told Jojo that it's also not true that she's not getting along well with her in laws. Her relationship with her mother-in-law is just fine.

Nanette is wondering how and why such rumor surfaced. But according to our source, it reportedly started within the Chinese circle, not from showbiz. But when we wrote it in another column, we said it has yet to be confirmed since it started as a rumor. But Nanette's husband was adamant in his denial. So we stand corrected that Nanette and her husband broke up even if we did say that it was just a rumor and has yet to be confirmed.

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Choreographer-cum-talent manager Geleen Eugenio has a new alaga. She's Laura, the host of the newest ABC-5 show, the dance show Club TV which premiered last Saturday at 8pm.

Laura was born in Long Beach, California and raised in the United States. Her mother is from Pampanga and her father is from Parañaque. She has always been active in school plays as well as a member of dance groups in high school. She was also a choir member of the St. Elizabeth Parish Church. Laura went to Las Vegas Academy and Centennial High School. She attended Real Estate School and went to college in Oceanside, California.

Last October 2004, Laura Jean participated in the beauty pageant, "Miss Fiesta Filipina" during the Philippine Heritage Month. Her charm and wit won her the title of Miss Congeniality and her sense of style won her the title of Best in Swimsuit and Sportswear. Laura Jean won the crown of Miss Fiesta Filipina, Nevada 2004.

This gave her the opportunity to become the Ambassadress of Peace for Las Vegas, Nevada which gave her the chance to visit the Philippines and to promote tourism when she goes back to Las Vegas. She has had TV appearances in "ASAP," "Eat Bulaga" and Bantay Bata. She was given the opportunity to visit and meet Mayor Lito Atienza of Manila, Mayor Jojo Binay of Makati and Mayor Sonny Belmonte of Quezon City. She also visited the Senate and met some of our legislators. Her last stop was the Department of Tourism.

"Talagang masaya dito sa Pilipinas," said Laura Jean. Surrounded by warmth and hospitality in a place that feels like a home to her, Laura Jean has decided to stay in the Philippines. She would also like to become an artist and pursue her hobbies and interests in life. She is currently being managed by J&G Entertainment, headed of course, by Geleen.

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The top-rated and multi-awarded gag show "Bubble Gang" is celebrating its 10th year anniversary this year and they are preparing a big bash to mark the event. "Bubble Gang" is a consistent winner in the PMPC Star Awards for TV as Best Gag Show and its mainstays like Rufa Mae Quinto, Michael V and Ogie Alcasid have won individual awards from the Star Awards for TV for their performances in the highly popular gag show.

This Friday, the featured guests in "Bubble Gang" are Charee Padilla, Pekto and Bearwin Meily. Some of the gags will focus on the many situations that happen in a hostage drama. Hunks Wendell Ramos and Antonio Aquitania will do a funny segment on wife-swapping.

Of course, there is the spoof of "Encantadia" titled "Pinkantadia," and the widely followed "4 Oras," the spoof of "24 Oras." This will be done by Michael V, Rufa Mae Quinto and Maureen Larrazabal.

Ara Mina will do a monologue as a 40-year-old spinster. Other regular performers in "Bubble Gang" are Boy 2 Quizon, Diana Zubiri, and Francine Prieto who is the newest addition to the cast.