Eugene Domingo is Richard Gutierrez's next leading lady

After working together in an episode of “Dear Friend” and in the movie “Mano Po 6” (for which they both won acting awards), Dennis Trillo and Heart Evangelista are paired anew in “Dwarfina,” the new telefantasya series of GMA 7 which premiered last Monday, Jan. 10.

“This is a dream come true for me,” said Dennis on working with Heart again. “Yes, we did several projects in the past but these were brief only. We only did one episode in ‘Dear Friend’ and we played supporting roles in the movie. I am happy that GMA has gotten us together and I am excited with this project which happens to be the opening salvo of GMA for the year 2011. It feels good and I am flattered with the trust that GMA gave to us to be the lead stars of ‘Dwarfina’.”

While he is playing a mortal (and not a dwarf like Heart), Dennis said that the role is a challenge because oftentimes he’s acting with nobody in front of him. He has to imagine that Heart is right in front of him. He said with a laugh, “It’s harder to act in a scene when you don’t have anyone to interact with. “

Since both of them are in love (him with Jennylyn Mercado and Heart with Daniel Matsunaga), Dennis said working with Heart is a breeze. “Oo naman kasi 'yung saya namin ngayon, 'yung positive energy at 'yung kasiyahan na naidudulot noon nadadala namin sa trabaho. Inspired pa rin kami sa trabaho,” said the actor.

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Eugene Domingo feels lucky to have been chosen as one of the leading ladies of Richard Gutierrez in his Valentine’s movie that is produced by GMA Films and Regal Entertainment.

“It feels as if nanalo ako sa lotto because of the chance given me to be paired with one of the most sought-after leading man in the Kapuso network,” said Eugene. “I am flattered because one seldom gets the chance to be paired with a top matinee idol like Richard.”

“I also promised myself that I won’t let go of the chance to have a kissing scene with Richard. I’ve got to have a kissing scene with Richard,” she added.

Aside from the Valentine film with Chard, Uge is doing an indie film that is an entry to the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival to be held in July. The last Cinemalaya entry she did was “100,” for which she won a best supporting actress award.

At the recently concluded 36th Metro Manila Film Festival, Eugene won as best supporting actress for “Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na ‘To)”. In the forthcoming award giving bodies, she would surely be a best actress contender for the comedy film “Here Comes the Bride,” which was directed by her best friend Chris Martinez.

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There’s nothing more that Piolo Pascual could hope for. The star of “Noah” has gone a long way and has achieved so much in his showbiz career. He has fulfilled his dreams.

“Last year was great. I received a lot of blessings and one of them was having the show ‘Noah.’ I would say that it was one of the biggest blessings I’ve received in 2010,” said the actor dubbed as the Ultimate Heartthrob.

Piolo is celebrating his birthday this month. What is his birthday wish? “I am happy with what God has given me. But I wish that I could have more time to spend with my family,” said the actor who became emotional in a duet he had with his son Iñigo in “ASAP” last Sunday, the start of his month-long celebration in the show.

“I was really surprised with the duet. I didn’t imagine that one day I will be able to do a duet with my son. It was such a nice feeling. Thanks to ‘ASAP.’”

What Piolo wishes has been coming true, but in his TV series “Noah,” wherein his character Gabriel gets to fulfill his wish of having his family by his side. Are Gabriel and Ruth (Jodi Sta. Maria) really getting married? Are there no more barriers to their relationship?

“Noah” airs Monday to Friday after TV Patrol on ABS-CBN.

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The Kapamilya Karavan of the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group continues to give happiness to the many viewers of the Kapamilya network and for this month, this first stop is the much-awaited Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.

The Kapamilya Karavan will visit the Ayala Mall on Jan. 15, 4 pm with Kapamilya stars taking centerstage. They are “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” lead star Coco Martin, “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine” mainstay Zanjoe Marudo, Ron Morales of “Sabel,” Maricar Reyes of “Imortal” and “Shout Out” mainstay Enchong Dee.

Coco is very excited with his forthcoming visit to Cebu. He said his participation in the Kapamilya Karavan is very timely as he had long wanted to thank his Cebuano fans who supported his former teleseryes. He is likewise happy to share with them the good news that he is featured in the lead role in the new series “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” which starts on February.

 “Gusto ko i-take yung opportunity na ito upang magpasalamat sa ating mga kababayang Cebuano sa kanilang walang-sawang suporta sa mga projects ko with ABS-CBN. At siyempre, nais ko din silang imbitahan sa panibago ko na namang teleserye, sa February na po yan,” said Coco.

Also this January, Coco, Maricar and Ron, together with Gerald Anderson, will join the Kapamilya Karavan at the Dinagyang Festival 2011 in Iloilo.