Rest in peace Mark Gil

One of Philippines’ veteran actors, Mark Gil (Raphael Joseph De Mesa Eigenmann in real life), died of liver cirrhosis today (September 1, 2014) at the age of 52. His children are also popular actors in the country: Andi Eigenmann, Sid Lucero and Gabby Eigenmann. (pix from inquirer.net)

Nora Aunor is a smoker

The Philippines' superstar, Nora Aunor, has recently been criticized by a priest and medical practitioners over her cover picture on YES! magazine where she's holding a cigarette. She said there's nothing wrong if she is a smoker. Joan Maglipon, editor in chief of YES!, said that the picture is a representation of Nora's current image - an icon. According to the critics, Nora should be a role model to all since she's in the entertainment business. I think, maybe this issue was made a big deal due to the recently launched smoke-free campaign by Metro Manila Development Authority in the whole metro area. I'm not a smoker but I'm just wondering if criticisms are also being thrown to the country's ex-President and current President who are known as smokers too.


image credit YES!, pinoyambisyoso.com

Toni Gonzaga @ Araneta

Toni Gonzaga will celebrate her 10th year anniversary in showbiz industry with a concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 30, 2011. Her concert, Toni @ 10, will be guested by John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Vhong Navarro, Pokwang and Gary Valenciano. source ABS-CBN image credit listal.com

The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition

My favorite contestant in Pinoy Biggest Loser is Angela, the only woman included in the final Big Four. But I think Art Lim Mendoza will be the winner because he is still the most focused and most competitive contestant. And not even that, he also encourages his fellow contestants during the challenges. This "technique" might win him some votes from his fellow contestants, when the need arises. Art, who originally weighed 341 pounds, has reduced to 221 pounds as of Week 17 of the reality show. Art is from Makati City and owns Tabu and Express bars. sources www.pinyexchange.com, ikuwaderno.com and wikipedia.org

Lea Salonga will judge at the Miss Universe 2011

Lea Salonga has named as one of the judges of Miss Universe 2011 to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 13, 2011. Lea, a famous actress and singer in the Philippines, is known for her role as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She is also the voice of Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan released by Walt Disney. image credit www.broadway.com