Sarah Geronimo remains a Kapamilya star

ABS-CBN - Thursday, September 9

 

Sarah Geronimo remains a Kapamilya star

MANILA, Philippines - Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo on Wednesday renewed her contract with ABS-CBN for another year, ending speculations that she might transfer to rival network TV5 after her newest series “Idol.”
In an interview after signing the contract, Geronimo said there’s no need to transfer to other network since she’s happy being a Kapamilya star.
"Dito ay at home na at home po ako at napakalaki po ng naitulong sa career ko ng ABS-CBN. Sila po ang tumulong na makilala ako ng mga tao as Sarah Geronimo, sa ASAP, aktres sa mga teleserye, at even sa pelikula sa Star Cinema. Napaka-happy ko po at walang dahilan para umalis," Geronimo said.
Geronimo added that ABS-CBN has lined up a lot of projects for her including musical series “Idol,” which premiered on Monday.
"Bonggang bongga at major major ang pasasalamat namin sa mga Kapamilya natin na sumubaybay ng premiere noong Monday. Ito very excited na po kami kasi talagang dito na mare-reveal ang puso ng istorya ng buhay ni Billy o ni Jean at lumabas na din si Coco Martin as Lando," Geronimo said.
Geronimo admitted that she got worried after hearing the news of her purported transfer, prompting her to ask her talent manager about the issue.
"Oo may mga nagsabi sa akin at narinig ko sa ibang tao pa. Nag-worry, opo. I asked my manager at sinabi niyang hindi po totoo talaga," Geronimo said
Also present during the contract signing were ABS-CBN Channel head Cory Vidanes, Entertainment head Linggit Tan, Business Unit head Deo Endrinal, Business Unit head Joyce Liquicia and Geronimo's mother, Divine.

Boy Abunda Defends Shaina from 'Bastos' Rumor

Manila Bulletin - Friday, September 10

 

MANILA, Philippines - TV host Boy Abunda quashed nasty rumors about Shaina Magdayao having been brought to a hospital recently.
For weeks now, Shaina Magdayao has been the subject of muted conversations in show business. According to talk, the young actress was rushed to a hospital allegedly because a scandalous accident happened to her and boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz during an intimate moment.
''Mga kaibigan, nais lamang po nating itama ang isang maling balita,'' Abunda began on ''Showbiz News Ngayon,'' Sept. 9.
''Kasi po may umiikot na malisyoso at bastos na balita na may kinalaman kina Shaina Magdayao at John Lloyd Cruz. The first time I heard about this tsismis... ang involved na ospital po, mga kaibigan, ay isang ospital sa Quezon City hanggang ito ay nalipat sa isang ospital sa Makati. Ito ay may kinalaman sa diumano'y pagdala kay Shaina Magdayao sa isang ospital...''
Then came Abunda's categorical denial.
''Ito po ay walang katotohanan. Ito po'y... this is unfair especially to a girl like Shaina. Hindi po ito totoo, 'wag po kayong maniwala.''
Abunda said the malicious and damaging rumor could not be true.
''As a matter of fact, si Shaina po ay busy sa kanyang taping para sa 'Precious Hearts Presents Alynna.' Samantala, si Lloydy naman po ay bising-busy din naman po para kanyang trabgaho sa 'Imortal.'''
''So, itong bastos, this nasty talks about Shaina having been brought to the hospital... inuulit ko po kasi dumating na ito sa mga blogs, sa internet... hindi po ito totoo mga kaibigan. 'Yun lang. Para lang ma-i set natin ang record nang straight,'' Abunda reiterated.
The TV host feels this is utterly unfair for Shaina as it is bereft of truth.
''Kasi pabulong na pinag-uusapan. Alam mo naman 'di ba 'pag may tsismis ang sarap (pag-usapan) lalo na...ito, we have to stop this. It's not fair,'' he said.

A Minute With: Milla Jovovich in "Resident Evil"

Reuters - Friday, September 10

 

By John Gaudiosi
SAN DIEGO - Actress Milla Jovovich returns to movie theaters with "Resident Evil: Afterlife," the fourth installment of the successful video game-to-film horror franchise -- only this time she is in 3D.
Jovovich, who met her husband director/producer/writer Paul W.S. Anderson on the set of 2002's original "Resident Evil," teams with him again for the latest film in which her character, Alice, helps save survivors of a virus that has ravaged Earth and turned some people into zombies and other creatures.
At the recent Comic-Con pop culture convention in San Diego, the model-turned-actress spoke to Reuters about what makes the "Resident Evil" movies successful and the challenges of kicking zombie butts in 3D.
Q: The "Resident Evil" films have generated over $378 million at global box offices. What is it about these films that have succeeded where so many Hollywood video game adaptations have failed?
A: "'Resident Evil' has always been an independent movie, which I think is very special about it. It's not a studio concoction. We started as a tiny, little European action film, and everybody involved, Paul, myself and Michelle Rodriguez, were into the game. That was the birth of this franchise. It was just people who really love the games, who really love the characters, and love to kick butt and take no prisoners, and girls enjoying taking on these tough parts.
"I think that translates to people. People are smart today. They know when you're lying to them. They know when you're trying to pull one over on them, and we're not trying to pull anything over on anybody. We're just trying to make the best movie we can with the budget we have and have a great time doing it so that people have a great time watching it."
Q: Many action-oriented video games have male heroes, but with the "Resident Evil" and the "Tomb Raider," women have been the strong ones and they've done well as films, too. Why?
A: "It's always great for women to be given strong parts and be believable in them. The fact that we are promoting the fourth film is a real testament to the passion we put into the movies and to the love, and the hard work, and the excitement we have filming them. It's just been such a fun ride.
Q: How have you seen women from different cultures react to the "Resident Evil" films over the past decade?
A: "In Japan, literally 95 percent of the viewers are girls that go see these movies, and in America it's the opposite. Girls in Tokyo really, really need these strong role models, where I think women in America think the films are too violent. Japanese girls are normally so polite and so quiet that they need that outlet."
Q: What did having a larger budget with this fourth film open up creatively?
A: We were able to film in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Alaska and Toronto, which really gives the movie this big feeling that we never had in any of the films. All the other films always took place in one location. Because we were able to go to all these different places, it's very different visually and the stunts are just bigger, and the characters are just wonderful. You get a chance in this movie to take some time with characters. It's not just action, action, action."
Q: What were the challenges of filming in 3D?
A: Well, I got punched quite a few times on this one because you have to get closer because you can see now the distance and the depth. The viewer can see the fake punches in 3D.".
Q: You're known for doing most of your own stunts. What stood out for you in this movie?
A: "There's a lot of great wire work, which I love. I love to fly, to feel weightless. I love to get into the stunt rig and just be hoisted up into the air and just fly around. I love to jump off high places, so there's a lot of that going on in this film because it is so good in 3D to be jumping off things.