Blind item: An award-winning Actress (AWA) and her favorite Big Screen Partner (BSP) make a formidable team. They have done many movies together which became box-office hits. In fact, they were even crowned box-office royalties.
Unknown to BSP, however, AWA is harboring ill feelings towards him even if she enjoys working with him. BSP has this habit of making fun of AWA’s “not so sexy figure.” BSP calls her “taba” or “baboy” when he teases her and this infuriates AWA although she doesn’t show her annoyance and pretends she is okay being teased.
An actor in his right mind should not make fun of his partner being “horizontally challenged” even if his intention is to make things light on the set, considering that he also doesn’t have a body to die for nor does he have killer abs.
AWA wouldn’t mind working with BSP but her request is not put her in the same tent. Or make sure that BSP’s tent is far from her so that BSP will not suddenly barge inside and tease her again, thus spoiling her mood.
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One of the most successful tandems in showbiz is the loveteam of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. They first worked in the series “Princess and I,” then “Got to Believe.” Thet were then featured in the movies “24/7 In Love” and “Sisterakas” as part of the supporting cast. Their first solo project together was “Must Be Love” which was a big hit. Afterwards, they were featured as lead stars in the horror movie “Pagpag” which was also a blockbuster.
The tandem’s other hit movies were “She’s Dating a Gangster,” “Crazy Beautiful You,” “Barcelona” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Their latest movie is “The Hows of Us,” which is directed by Cathy Garcia Molina.
According to Daniel and Kathryn, their new movie is very different from their past works. At first, their characters Primo (Daniel) and George (Kathryn) are very happy with their relationship but everything changes when they decided to pursue their respective dreams. Primo is a band member while George wants to become a doctor.
“We had a hard time playing our respective roles because the characters we are playing are very much different from our real selves,” said Kathryn.
“The movie is a mix of rom-com and drama but we are confident that we were able to perform well with the help of our director.”
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Radio jock and sportscaster Nikko Ramos is one of three young achievers chosen by Eye Mo Philippines for its online-launched documentary on Filipino millennials.
The inspirational short features Nikko’s story as a millennial who uses his voice to inspire change.
“I’d like to be able to be one of many voices that bridge the gap between generations,” he said. “If you’re able to do that, you’re able to help people from both generations understand each other better.”
Starting off as an FM DJ, Nikko is now a familiar fixture on sports programs on TV and often seen hosting key events in the metro. His quick wit and undeniable charm have won him the audience nod.
A brand known for its strong social campaign on eye care awareness, Eye Mo has launched a national movement urging millennials to bring positive change.
The two others whose stories of struggle and success are featured in the docu are Norman King, the first Aeta graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP), and Claire Adorna, one of the 29 Filipino gold medalists in the 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
“I faced a lot of discrimination,” King revealed. “People will look at you from head to toe. Sometimes they will call you names like you’re a lesser individual.”
King, an indigenous, small town boy who overcame all odds to become the first Aeta graduate from the country’s most prestigious state university, is now a part-time lecturer in UP, teaching Community Psychology at the Pampanga campus.
“Millennials are highly exposed to eye irritants on the road, at work, and in school, which may affect their health and overall productivity,” said Earl Jayona, Sales and Marketing Manager for Eye Mo Philippines. “Our campaign, along with the documentary, call out to the youth to encourage them to better take care of their eyes and contribute to positivity like the millennials featured in the docu.”
The company’s Eyes Mo, Care Mo campaign for this year is dubbed #REDvolution which aims to mobilize millennials to actively take part in a national movement heralding red as the color of love and care via Eye Mo’s Red Eyes Formula.
With the video campaign, the brand aims to prompt millennials that believing in oneself is the key to overcoming adversity.