Marian Rivera admits Kung Fu Divas flopped at the box office

Marian Rivera promises to be more picky to every project that comes. This is in relation to a handful of consecutive flop movies she has done in the past few years. The latest was her movie partnership with Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas - Kung Fu Divas.

Quoting the article published in Manila Bulletin yesterday,

"Apparently, the actress is still smarting from the box-office drubbing that Kung Fu Divas,  received at the box-office."

“Sinasabi ko nga, sa movie, hindi mo talaga alam kung ano papatok... ano ang taste ng masa, taste ng viewers,” the actress said in a separate interview to PEP.

But the actress is still optimistic on doing more movie projects in the future.“Wala namang masama kung mag-try ka nang mag-try, as long as maganda ’yung quality ng pelikula mo at proud ka – kumita man ‘yan o hindi. Ang mahalaga, na-appreciate ka ng tao’", she said.

Mother Lily, Regal Films matriarch where the actress has still two standing movie project contract, consoled and advised her not to be always after the money but consider the quality of the projects she does to.

“Sabi ko naman, totoo nga naman, kasi minsan, ang tao, ’pag gumawa ng pelikula, kahit hindi maganda, basta blockbuster, okay na, e, ’bi ba?

Rivera will be starring in a straight drama this year under Regal Films. Her tv series Carmela with Alden Richards is set to premiere this January on GMA7.

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My Little Bossings, criticised for excessive ad placements

The MMFF 3rd Best Picture and the festival's currnet number 1 movie at the box office My Little Bossings is currently facing left and right criticisms for excessive showing of commercial products being endorsed by its lead star Vic Sotto and Kris Aquino.

In an open letter written by Lourd De Veyra addressed to Vic Sotto, the tv host/commentarist condemned heavily the ad placements of pancit canton, cough syrup, detergent powder and other products endorsed not only by him but by Kris Aquino as well.

De Veyra further added that Sotto wasted the trust given to him by the public as one of showbiz's most powerful personalities. Here's a part of the letter...

An Open Letter to Vic Sotto
By Lourd de Veyra (spot.ph)

"Sabihin na lang natin na hindi ako ang audience ng My Little Bossings. At tama nga—paglabas ko ng sinehan, puro mga chikiting ang nakapila. Obvious naman kung anong demographic ang puntirya nito. Alam ko ang unang depensa niyo ng mga producers: hindi ako ang audience niyo. “Eh di huwag ka na lang manood.” Pero huwag naman ganun, Bossing."

"Gaano niyo ba kabilis ginawa ito? May pakiramdam ito na parang tatlong araw lang eh, parang minadali, or what we in our circles refer to as: PNY (“Puwede na ’yan.”)"

"Hindi kami nagbayad ng P220 para bentahan ng pancit canton, tinapay, sabong panlaba, cough syrup, at kung ano-ano pang produkto ang ine-endorse ninyong dalawa ni Kris Aquino. Ganoon na ba kayo ka-desperado? Hindi naman siguro."

"Pagkakataon niyo na sana. Kayong dalawa ni Kris Aquino ang dalawa sa mga pinakamakapangyarihang pangalan sa showbiz ngayon. Ang daming nagtitiwala sa inyo. Ang dami-dami niyong puwedeng gawin. But this is the best you can come up with? ’Wag niyo sabihing “Pinaghirapan namin ito,” dahil maglolokohan lang tayo."

Read the full letter here

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Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga in Star Cinema's Valentine Movie: Starting Over Again

Previously titled Unlove You, Starting Over Again is Star Cinema's valentine offerring this 2014 featuring the new (not) tandem of Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga.

Working with Piolo Pascual is long overdue according to Toni Gonzaga as it has been 8 years since she moved from GMA7 to ABS-CBN. "Simula nang lumipat ako noong 2005 laging ganoon may project with PJ kaya lang every year nadedelay. Kailangan niya munang iloveteam lahat kaya ayun, pwede na... available na", explained the tv host/actress.

Starting Over Again is a romantic-comedy story about second chances. Pascual and Gonzaga plays ex-lovers in the movie. Also in the movie is actress Iza Calzado who plays Piolo's current love.

Critically-acclaimed director Olivia Lamasan directs. The movie opens in theaters February 2014.

Watch the full trailer here: Star Cinema releases full trailer of Startung Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga

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Spotted: Anne Curtis partying and dancing with friends in a luxury club

No. This is not the same club in Taguig City where Anne Curtis was seen slapping John Lloyd Cruz and two other friends.

This is a commercial shoot for a liquor brand she's endorsing. Uploaded by Viva Entertainment (Anne's handler) a little more than 3 months before the controversy happened, the actress was seen with fellow It's Showtime hosts Teddy and Jugs plus Calla Lily frontman Kean Cipriano.

Anne Curtis definitely knows how to party and without no doubt the life of the party.

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Video: Full Trailer of ABS-CBN's The Legal Wife starring Angel Locsin

The Legal Wife marks the return of multi-awarded actress Angel Locsin on ABS-CBN primetime drama after 3 years. It also stars Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC De Vera, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, and Christopher de Leon.

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Video: Full trailer of Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of their first movie offering for the year 2014 - Bride For Rent which stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

In the video, Xian Lim (Roco) together with his two friends conducted an audtion for unknowing ladies which includes Kim Chiu (Rocky) for which role they are auditioning for. Roco later revealed that he's looking for a girl that will pose as his wife for him to get his inheritance.

But Roco's grandmom played by Pilita Corales did not approve of the idea that the two were married in civil rights only so she arranged a Church wedding for the two.


Fresh from their teamup in Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Chrush Mo which surpassed the 100-million mark, the movie will strengthen the bankability of KimXi loveteam in movies.

The movie also stars Pilita Corales, Tirso Cruz III, Matt Evans, and Martin del Rosario under the direction of Mae Cruz. Bride for Rent starts showing on January 15, 2014 in more than 100 theaters nationwide.

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Sharon Cuneta calls showbiz the most ungrateful business

Sharon Cuneta once again took to Twitter on December 30 her rants ands feeling regarding her followers who continuously bash her on the said social media website. The Megastar started her tweets recalling how life was simpler, that is, during the time that Internet is still not known.

“I remember when life was simpler... When people had some degree of respect for one another because it was just a natural thing... And if and when one had an issue with someone, it was discussed face to face, or closed by a well-meaning 3rd person…."

“I have worked hard for 36 years, have earned respect the hard way... Worked maybe even harder than any other actress because I wanted to prove I wasn't just what they called me which was 'poor little rich girl...'"

“I respected people and in return, was loved and appreciated..."

Cuneta recalled how she worked hard for 36 years just to earn respect the hard way but she still seemed clueless as to how people act in Twitter or any social media platform.

"So it is hard for me to accept that on Twitter, no matter how good you are to your followers, no matter how you go out of your way to make people happy, there will always be some who will show you disrespect, kahit nananahimik ka...

“They will start something and then when you exercise your right to defend yourself, ikaw at ikaw lang ang lalabas na masama... I don't have to prove to anyone that I am a good human being...

“Perhaps others can talk about how I was as a girl just starting to sing, make movies... How I treated them even then, and how I continue to show them respect when they deserve it...”

“How easily people forget that I once maybe made them, or their mom, or someone they love, happy......

“How easily they forget that I have given about 1/3 of my whole life to this most ungrateful business..."

“The awards, the box-office queen trophies, the top-rating shows and #1 singles and albums...

"But even if they have, or do, I hope they remember more than any contribution I have made to my beloved industry the way I lived my life, raised my daughter with only the help of my parents and friends, how good of a daughter I have been..."

“And how much I loved my public. Maybe they'll even remember how very much they loved me...”

“I DON’T DESERVE THE OBSCENE, PAINFUL WORDS… And maybe they will think of me enough to remember that I don't deserve the obscene, painful words I certainly did not grow up hearing around me - just being thrown at me by people hiding behind anonymity, enjoying a very false sense of power...
“I built my career without social networking - arrived where I got without a twitter account. I know you'll understand if I do not use twitter for some time and just go back to living my happy life with those who truly love me and who deserve my love..."

“May you all have a blessed, wonderful 2014, and thank you to my loving followers for your support... I will be eternally grateful... I love you all. God bless you.”

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Old saying is perhaps the best advice for Madam Chairman "If you can't stand the heat of the kitchen, get out of it."

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