by : Lito Mañago
Journal Online
HINDI raw dapat bigyan ng malisya kung bakit na-ging malapit o close si Re-gine Velasquez ngayon sa kanyang leading man sa Till I Met You na si Ro-bin Padilla na prinodyus naman ng Viva at GMA Films. Ayon kay Regine, maraming qualities si Ro-bin na katulad ng kanyang ‘secret papa.’
“Alam ninyo para si-yang si Robin. Pero, hindi siya ‘yung tipong bad boy. Very malambing. Gentleman. There’s so many qua-lities niya na he reminds me of him kaya naging close na close ako sa kanya nga-yon.
“Yun nga ‘yung gusto ko, jologs si Robin, eh. Pero, kapag nakipag-usap, ma-lalim ‘yung sinasabi. Ka-katuwa nga, eh,” tila kinikilig si Regine habang nag-kukuwento tungkol kay Robin. Is marriage in the of-fing?
“Probinsiyana ako. conservative ako in a way, pero to be honest, iba ang pananaw ko sa marriage. Sa akin, more than being married, more than the marriage itself, mas importante sa akin kung okay ka-mi.
“Kung talagang nagmamahalan kami. And we’re really meant to be together. If he asked me for a marriage, then I’ll be happy. If he doesn’t, okey lang din.
“Sa akin, hindi siya (kasal) ganu’n ka-importante sa ngayon. Unless, magkaanak ako, definitely, we’ll get married. Kawawa naman ang magiging baby ko,” sambit pa ng lea-ding lady ni Robin sa Till I Met You which is set to open on Oct. 11, a day bago ang major concert ni Regine sa Araneta Coliseum.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Regine’s virginity not a big deal
by : Bong De Leon
Jounal Online
REGINE Velasquez shocked some members of the movie press when she admitted: “I’m no longer a virgin and I have a non-showbiz boyfriend for four years now and I am happy.” So, did it end speculations about her and singer-comedian Ogie Alcasid? No. Some doubting Thomases say it could be her way to quash the rumor once and for all, but the shock just came quick but less destructive than typhoon Milenyo.
It would not help her movie, “Till I Met You” with Robin Padilla, either. The movie shall speak for itself, as it is well-made. No need for elaborate press release, nor a love angle between Robin and Regine as we all know that GMA Films would not collaborate with Viva Films if they don’t have a good movie. Its director, Mark Reyes, has a good track record when it comes to quality, and moviegoers now know how to dissect them. In fact, the movie won’t be booked in about 150 theaters when it opens on October 11 if it is not a good one.
So what if Regine’s not a virgin anymore? She’s 30 something and that’s not a big deal. What matters to us is her talent and we love her for that.
What now, Regine Velasquez?
By Nestor Torre
Inquirer
Last updated 11:45pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
IT’S BEEN some 20 years since Regine Velasquez launched her professional performing career. As a pretty newcomer and singing champion, she impressed audiences with her powerful voice and high notes.
At first, however, her image as a performer was a bit of a blur. Her mentors dressed her in outfits designed to make her look sophisticated and classy, but their “padded shoulder” look also made her resemble a female football linebacker.
Despite the visual kinks, Regine’s singing career rose steadily, and she soon tried her hand at something new for her -- movie acting. Alas, she did less well at her new sideline, because she didn’t photograph all that beautifully.
There was nothing wrong with her looks, the problem appeared to be with her eyes, which appeared to look a bit banlag (wall-eyed) on the silver screen.
So, after appearing in some teen flicks, Regine put her movie career on hold, and concentrated on singing and recording. With her wide range and powerful high register, she was a clear winner.
In time, however, Regine was criticized for her relentlessly birit (belting) style of singing. It was impressive, but also predictable, trying-hard and artistically limiting.
Her defenders argued that Regine was simply giving her audience what it wanted -- vocal pyrotechnics. It’s true: Pinoy listeners do delight in being blown away by a singer’s powerful high notes, and if their eardrums aren’t given an aural rinsing in this wise, they’re disappointed.
Unfortunately, there’s little that’s artistic about constant belting, so Regine’s growth as a performing artist suffered. Only much later did she heed cautionary comments about her performance, and opt for greater variety and subtlety in her singing.
She also re-launched her acting career -- and, this time, she was much more successful. Now that she was older, perfect looks were no longer absolutely required, so Regine clicked by playing kooky characters in a series of dizzy and ditzy romantic comedies.
Here again, however, she was criticized for being too kneejerk-kooky, so the effect of her performance was strained and -- that word again -- trying-hard.
Despite the brickbats, however, there’s no denying that, two decades after she launched her professional career, Regine is at the top of her game. She has many concerts, hit albums, performance tours abroad, TV shows, movies -- why, she’s a veritable one-woman entertainment conglomerate!
Now that she’s marking a major landmark, however, Regine could reevaluate her career thus far, and opt to plan it better, to meet the exigencies and realities of the next 10 or 20 years.
For starters, she could worry about her look as a performer and TV host these days, which she’s been trying to jazz and sex up with revealing outfits. Yes, if you’ve been around for a while, you’ve got to keep surprising your public -- but, the operative word is surprising, not shocking your audience.
Regine also needs to face up to rumors about her controversial love life. Whether the rumors are true or not, they tend to confound the younger members of her audience, so some clarification -- as in clearing away the debris -- is decidedly in order.
In terms of artistry, Regine could try much harder to use her popularity, not just to give her fans what they want, but also to open up new musical horizons for them, and to develop herself more determinedly as a performing artist.
She should also look for newer musical fields to conquer abroad -- not the usual Fil-Am audience, but a truly international one. That’ll take a lot of doing, but with her talent and experience, she could pull it off.
Finally, in the movies, Regine should play more age-appropriate roles, and do away with the artificially daft and ditzy acting shticks that some of her injudicious directors have foisted on her.
If she finally presents herself onscreen as her own person, Regine’s fans could love her all the more for it!
Inquirer
Last updated 11:45pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
IT’S BEEN some 20 years since Regine Velasquez launched her professional performing career. As a pretty newcomer and singing champion, she impressed audiences with her powerful voice and high notes.
At first, however, her image as a performer was a bit of a blur. Her mentors dressed her in outfits designed to make her look sophisticated and classy, but their “padded shoulder” look also made her resemble a female football linebacker.
Despite the visual kinks, Regine’s singing career rose steadily, and she soon tried her hand at something new for her -- movie acting. Alas, she did less well at her new sideline, because she didn’t photograph all that beautifully.
There was nothing wrong with her looks, the problem appeared to be with her eyes, which appeared to look a bit banlag (wall-eyed) on the silver screen.
So, after appearing in some teen flicks, Regine put her movie career on hold, and concentrated on singing and recording. With her wide range and powerful high register, she was a clear winner.
In time, however, Regine was criticized for her relentlessly birit (belting) style of singing. It was impressive, but also predictable, trying-hard and artistically limiting.
Her defenders argued that Regine was simply giving her audience what it wanted -- vocal pyrotechnics. It’s true: Pinoy listeners do delight in being blown away by a singer’s powerful high notes, and if their eardrums aren’t given an aural rinsing in this wise, they’re disappointed.
Unfortunately, there’s little that’s artistic about constant belting, so Regine’s growth as a performing artist suffered. Only much later did she heed cautionary comments about her performance, and opt for greater variety and subtlety in her singing.
She also re-launched her acting career -- and, this time, she was much more successful. Now that she was older, perfect looks were no longer absolutely required, so Regine clicked by playing kooky characters in a series of dizzy and ditzy romantic comedies.
Here again, however, she was criticized for being too kneejerk-kooky, so the effect of her performance was strained and -- that word again -- trying-hard.
Despite the brickbats, however, there’s no denying that, two decades after she launched her professional career, Regine is at the top of her game. She has many concerts, hit albums, performance tours abroad, TV shows, movies -- why, she’s a veritable one-woman entertainment conglomerate!
Now that she’s marking a major landmark, however, Regine could reevaluate her career thus far, and opt to plan it better, to meet the exigencies and realities of the next 10 or 20 years.
For starters, she could worry about her look as a performer and TV host these days, which she’s been trying to jazz and sex up with revealing outfits. Yes, if you’ve been around for a while, you’ve got to keep surprising your public -- but, the operative word is surprising, not shocking your audience.
Regine also needs to face up to rumors about her controversial love life. Whether the rumors are true or not, they tend to confound the younger members of her audience, so some clarification -- as in clearing away the debris -- is decidedly in order.
In terms of artistry, Regine could try much harder to use her popularity, not just to give her fans what they want, but also to open up new musical horizons for them, and to develop herself more determinedly as a performing artist.
She should also look for newer musical fields to conquer abroad -- not the usual Fil-Am audience, but a truly international one. That’ll take a lot of doing, but with her talent and experience, she could pull it off.
Finally, in the movies, Regine should play more age-appropriate roles, and do away with the artificially daft and ditzy acting shticks that some of her injudicious directors have foisted on her.
If she finally presents herself onscreen as her own person, Regine’s fans could love her all the more for it!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Si Regine, may mystery lover?
igma.tv
Sept. 29, 2006
Tila mukhang inspired daw ngayon si Regine Velasquez. Bukod kasi sa ice-celebrate na niya ang ika-20th year showbiz anniversary sa Oktubre, may mystery lover daw ang songbird.
Ganado si Regine sa pag-awit. Halatang inspirado. Inamin niya sa press conference nina Robin Padilla na Til I Met You na meron silang non-showbiz boyfriend at apat na taon na sila. Pero ayaw magsalita ang Songbird tungkol sa mysteryoso niyang nobyo.
Ayon kay Regine, “It’s better not to talk about him kasi.. all these years naman, hindi ko sinasabi… hayaan niyo, one day, sasabihin ko rin.”
Naging malaking issue naman ang binitawang sagot ni Regine sa press na hindi na siya virgin. Pero ayon sa Songbird, wala siyang dapat ipangamba.
“Walang issue yan. Total naman, sinabi ko yan,” sabi ni Regine.
Sept. 29, 2006
Tila mukhang inspired daw ngayon si Regine Velasquez. Bukod kasi sa ice-celebrate na niya ang ika-20th year showbiz anniversary sa Oktubre, may mystery lover daw ang songbird.
Ganado si Regine sa pag-awit. Halatang inspirado. Inamin niya sa press conference nina Robin Padilla na Til I Met You na meron silang non-showbiz boyfriend at apat na taon na sila. Pero ayaw magsalita ang Songbird tungkol sa mysteryoso niyang nobyo.
Ayon kay Regine, “It’s better not to talk about him kasi.. all these years naman, hindi ko sinasabi… hayaan niyo, one day, sasabihin ko rin.”
Naging malaking issue naman ang binitawang sagot ni Regine sa press na hindi na siya virgin. Pero ayon sa Songbird, wala siyang dapat ipangamba.
“Walang issue yan. Total naman, sinabi ko yan,” sabi ni Regine.
Super Regine says . . .
Inquirer
Last updated 07:39pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
THE THING about fame is that... you have no privacy.
The thing I love most about what I do is... it gives pleasure to a lot of people.
People might be surprised to know that... I can’t live without patis.
The most important thing I’ve ever learned is that... money can’t buy everything.
The worst thing that ever happened to me was that... Nothing. I consider everything that happened to me as a blessing.
And what taught this to me was... hardwork pays off.
My best ever outfit consisted of... anything plus my favorite Abercrombie and Fitch jeans.
My Super! Saturday night consists of... a bucket of popcorn, ice cold water and “Pretty Woman.”
The soundtrack to my life would include... songbird
If I was invisible for a day, I would... go to every mall in Manila and shop till I drop.
The thing that makes me most angry is... I hardly get annoyed, but when I do, it’s because something promised to me wasn’t fullfilled.
If I was the most powerful person on earth... I would feed and clothe every street kid in the world.
The best thing about family is that... they’re the most loyal and supportive people you can have.
When I’m gone, they’ll probably say... (hopefully) I was a great performer that brought happiness to people.
If money was no option... I would bring my family to a trip around the world.
When I retire, I would like... to become a makeup artist
The world would be a much better place if... people learn to accept each other for who they are.
My hero is... my mom and dad
The thing that makes my life worth living is... my family
My greatest hope for the future is... better economy for the country
The worst thing somebody said about me was... that I was adopted
My favorite moments are... my every Sunday get-together with my family and pamangkins
My most embarrassing moment was when... my half-slip fell during one of my amateur competitions
I’m saving up for... my house
My biggest indulgence is... shoes and bags
My current state of mind is... Excited for my upcoming concert and movie
If someone would play me in my biopic it would be... either of my two closest friends in the industry: Pops or Jaya
I aspire to be... a successful record producer
Last updated 07:39pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
THE THING about fame is that... you have no privacy.
The thing I love most about what I do is... it gives pleasure to a lot of people.
People might be surprised to know that... I can’t live without patis.
The most important thing I’ve ever learned is that... money can’t buy everything.
The worst thing that ever happened to me was that... Nothing. I consider everything that happened to me as a blessing.
And what taught this to me was... hardwork pays off.
My best ever outfit consisted of... anything plus my favorite Abercrombie and Fitch jeans.
My Super! Saturday night consists of... a bucket of popcorn, ice cold water and “Pretty Woman.”
The soundtrack to my life would include... songbird
If I was invisible for a day, I would... go to every mall in Manila and shop till I drop.
The thing that makes me most angry is... I hardly get annoyed, but when I do, it’s because something promised to me wasn’t fullfilled.
If I was the most powerful person on earth... I would feed and clothe every street kid in the world.
The best thing about family is that... they’re the most loyal and supportive people you can have.
When I’m gone, they’ll probably say... (hopefully) I was a great performer that brought happiness to people.
If money was no option... I would bring my family to a trip around the world.
When I retire, I would like... to become a makeup artist
The world would be a much better place if... people learn to accept each other for who they are.
My hero is... my mom and dad
The thing that makes my life worth living is... my family
My greatest hope for the future is... better economy for the country
The worst thing somebody said about me was... that I was adopted
My favorite moments are... my every Sunday get-together with my family and pamangkins
My most embarrassing moment was when... my half-slip fell during one of my amateur competitions
I’m saving up for... my house
My biggest indulgence is... shoes and bags
My current state of mind is... Excited for my upcoming concert and movie
If someone would play me in my biopic it would be... either of my two closest friends in the industry: Pops or Jaya
I aspire to be... a successful record producer
The Regine revolution
By Tim Yap
Inquirer
Last updated 07:39pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
1986 WAS a year of revolutions. It was the year when our people kicked out a dictatorship that stifled our freedom. It was the year the first lady president stepped into power. And it was the year when the Filipino people heard the powerful voice of Regine Velasquez.
Twenty years after the serenade, the courtship has not waned. This chanteuse is a part of the Pinoy singing subconscious. Her songs are perennial karaoke favorites and singing contest staples. Ask any tilt contender who they look up to and chances are, they are influenced by the ever-evolving Cher of the Philippines.
Her beginnings as undisputed Bagong Kampeon winner were stuff of legend. Her vocalization technique, a neck-deep immersion in the rivers of Bulacan have reached myth status. Her vocal range, decibels higher than heaven, is a test of infinity.
So infinite is this vocal spectrum that it becomes the climax of every performance. And her audience awaits every climax, eagerly anticipating the fireworks coming from the depths of her lungs.
Her own woman
She had arrived at the shoot 30 minutes earlier than everyone. Famous for her knack of not needing any makeup artist, she walks into the North Forbes mansion where the shoot was going to be held with her trademark concealer-heavy look, ready for her closeup to be shot by photographer Steve Tirona.
We had a different idea for this shoot though, and after clearing things up with her management, we proceeded to have the Shu Uemura husband and wife hair and makeup tandem of Ricky and Claire Diokno do their Super! Regine makeover.
Out came the cotton candy Marie Antoinette wig, Angelo Villanueva corsets, net stockings and Tessa Prieto-Valdes ballgowns as styled by Bora goddess Freida Dario. The team worked quietly. Every now and then she would still take the makeup brushes and efficiently apply it her way. There was this hushed reverence on the set while Regine was being primped, only to be broken when Regine looked at the mirror, smiled and said, "I look like a drag queen." A nervous chuckle signaled the start of the photo shoot.
In between takes, we talked in depth about anything and everything from her Louie Mamengo long gown phase to her supposedly turning down the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. "I didn’t want to live in London on my own. I was young and still very much attached to my family."
Industry bull
When she warmed up she was really engaging, exuding the down-to-earth quality of someone who has worked all her life to get to and to stay where she’s at now. I somehow sensed a certain physical tiredness, like she had enough of some things in the industry where she grew up.
"People bull sh*t too much," she said.
After two decades, this girl knows what she wants and gets it. "I just want to continue working. Madami kaming ganito. We are not eaten up by the system."
She gets irked easily when nosy tabloid press members bombard her with questions regarding her love life and her supposed dates with her surgeon. "I just want to keep private what very little private life I have."
Throughout our Super! conversation, she exuded the inner strength of a woman who has had her fair share of battles. Her fighting spirit was of a warrior ready for war... anytime.
Growth as an artist
"I started singing what the record company wanted me to sing. And then I got old," she said, recalling her early years in the industry. Her self-deprecating puns endear her to her mass audiences. And even in her concerts at high-end venues, she never fails to show that side of her--the probinsyana who got lucky, the underdog who has done well. Visions of her winning the Asia Pacific Singing Contest and her dad Mang Gerry and former manager Ronnie Henares slide into the 20-year-old photo album.
"I’ve become very much involved in all aspects of producing my albums. I still like to experiment with my music style, work with various artists and composers." When talk shifted to her critics, she revealed a more vulnerable side. Suppressing what I thought were tears, she changed the topic of agitation and said, "I get upset when people criticize my singing. It’s been 20 years since I started at kung hindi ka naman si Whitney Houston, eh ano ang karapatan mo na pintasan ako? Sila kaya ang pakantahin ko dyan."
Throughout the shoot, she owned every frame she entered. She played shy, vamped it up, exuded rage and flirted with the camera with a chameleon-like quality that echoed her various style evolutions. She was one of the few who could get away with changing her look every season, or every time she felt like it. There was even a time she felt like performing barefoot, so off went the shoes.
These days though, the songbird who sings about the Philippines confesses to a designer shoe fetish. "These days, I’m crazy about my shoes. You should see my collection."
Her own title
What she’s not crazy about are labels--Concert Queen, Box Office Queen, Songbird, Maya Bird, etc. "I’m actually not comfortable with titles--I don’t like the pressure."
She glances at her makeup once again, retouches on her own, and declares proudly. "I’m still very much a probinsyana. I still go to Bulacan every day."
For somebody who has followed her career for the past two decades, I finally had the chance to see the soul behind the songs.
She is more than just the undisputed Bagong Kampeon. She is more than just Asia’s Songbird.
She is Regine Velasquez. And that’s good enough for her.
Inquirer
Last updated 07:39pm (Mla time) 09/29/2006
1986 WAS a year of revolutions. It was the year when our people kicked out a dictatorship that stifled our freedom. It was the year the first lady president stepped into power. And it was the year when the Filipino people heard the powerful voice of Regine Velasquez.
Twenty years after the serenade, the courtship has not waned. This chanteuse is a part of the Pinoy singing subconscious. Her songs are perennial karaoke favorites and singing contest staples. Ask any tilt contender who they look up to and chances are, they are influenced by the ever-evolving Cher of the Philippines.
Her beginnings as undisputed Bagong Kampeon winner were stuff of legend. Her vocalization technique, a neck-deep immersion in the rivers of Bulacan have reached myth status. Her vocal range, decibels higher than heaven, is a test of infinity.
So infinite is this vocal spectrum that it becomes the climax of every performance. And her audience awaits every climax, eagerly anticipating the fireworks coming from the depths of her lungs.
Her own woman
She had arrived at the shoot 30 minutes earlier than everyone. Famous for her knack of not needing any makeup artist, she walks into the North Forbes mansion where the shoot was going to be held with her trademark concealer-heavy look, ready for her closeup to be shot by photographer Steve Tirona.
We had a different idea for this shoot though, and after clearing things up with her management, we proceeded to have the Shu Uemura husband and wife hair and makeup tandem of Ricky and Claire Diokno do their Super! Regine makeover.
Out came the cotton candy Marie Antoinette wig, Angelo Villanueva corsets, net stockings and Tessa Prieto-Valdes ballgowns as styled by Bora goddess Freida Dario. The team worked quietly. Every now and then she would still take the makeup brushes and efficiently apply it her way. There was this hushed reverence on the set while Regine was being primped, only to be broken when Regine looked at the mirror, smiled and said, "I look like a drag queen." A nervous chuckle signaled the start of the photo shoot.
In between takes, we talked in depth about anything and everything from her Louie Mamengo long gown phase to her supposedly turning down the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. "I didn’t want to live in London on my own. I was young and still very much attached to my family."
Industry bull
When she warmed up she was really engaging, exuding the down-to-earth quality of someone who has worked all her life to get to and to stay where she’s at now. I somehow sensed a certain physical tiredness, like she had enough of some things in the industry where she grew up.
"People bull sh*t too much," she said.
After two decades, this girl knows what she wants and gets it. "I just want to continue working. Madami kaming ganito. We are not eaten up by the system."
She gets irked easily when nosy tabloid press members bombard her with questions regarding her love life and her supposed dates with her surgeon. "I just want to keep private what very little private life I have."
Throughout our Super! conversation, she exuded the inner strength of a woman who has had her fair share of battles. Her fighting spirit was of a warrior ready for war... anytime.
Growth as an artist
"I started singing what the record company wanted me to sing. And then I got old," she said, recalling her early years in the industry. Her self-deprecating puns endear her to her mass audiences. And even in her concerts at high-end venues, she never fails to show that side of her--the probinsyana who got lucky, the underdog who has done well. Visions of her winning the Asia Pacific Singing Contest and her dad Mang Gerry and former manager Ronnie Henares slide into the 20-year-old photo album.
"I’ve become very much involved in all aspects of producing my albums. I still like to experiment with my music style, work with various artists and composers." When talk shifted to her critics, she revealed a more vulnerable side. Suppressing what I thought were tears, she changed the topic of agitation and said, "I get upset when people criticize my singing. It’s been 20 years since I started at kung hindi ka naman si Whitney Houston, eh ano ang karapatan mo na pintasan ako? Sila kaya ang pakantahin ko dyan."
Throughout the shoot, she owned every frame she entered. She played shy, vamped it up, exuded rage and flirted with the camera with a chameleon-like quality that echoed her various style evolutions. She was one of the few who could get away with changing her look every season, or every time she felt like it. There was even a time she felt like performing barefoot, so off went the shoes.
These days though, the songbird who sings about the Philippines confesses to a designer shoe fetish. "These days, I’m crazy about my shoes. You should see my collection."
Her own title
What she’s not crazy about are labels--Concert Queen, Box Office Queen, Songbird, Maya Bird, etc. "I’m actually not comfortable with titles--I don’t like the pressure."
She glances at her makeup once again, retouches on her own, and declares proudly. "I’m still very much a probinsyana. I still go to Bulacan every day."
For somebody who has followed her career for the past two decades, I finally had the chance to see the soul behind the songs.
She is more than just the undisputed Bagong Kampeon. She is more than just Asia’s Songbird.
She is Regine Velasquez. And that’s good enough for her.
'Till I Met You' banned sa Rockwell
ONE hundred fifty theaters na ang confirmed na paglalabasan ng Till I Met You ng GMA Films.
Sa tatlong taon after nagbalik ang GMA Films into production ang Till I Met You nina Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez ang nakatakdang magkaroon ng widest opening for the outfit.
Sa first presscon pa lang, we heard and it was confirmed na more than a hundred theaters na nga ang nagri-request na ipa-labas ang pelikula sa sinehan nila sa opening nito ng Oct. 11.
Sa mga sinehang wala sa listahan ng Viva Films, ang partner ng GMA Films sa movie at booking agent for the film, willing to pay subsidy for the negative prints sila para maipalabas lang ang movie.
Sa second presscon, we got a confirmation na it will be shown in one hundred fifty theatres nationwide. Ayaw na nilang paramihin pa dahil baka ma-saturate ang market. Masaya na sila sa figure na ito dahil napakalaki na nga naman nito.
Having said that though, hindi raw ito pinayagang ipalabas sa Powerplant sa Rockwell owned by the Lopezes.
Sa tatlong taon after nagbalik ang GMA Films into production ang Till I Met You nina Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez ang nakatakdang magkaroon ng widest opening for the outfit.
Sa first presscon pa lang, we heard and it was confirmed na more than a hundred theaters na nga ang nagri-request na ipa-labas ang pelikula sa sinehan nila sa opening nito ng Oct. 11.
Sa mga sinehang wala sa listahan ng Viva Films, ang partner ng GMA Films sa movie at booking agent for the film, willing to pay subsidy for the negative prints sila para maipalabas lang ang movie.
Sa second presscon, we got a confirmation na it will be shown in one hundred fifty theatres nationwide. Ayaw na nilang paramihin pa dahil baka ma-saturate ang market. Masaya na sila sa figure na ito dahil napakalaki na nga naman nito.
Having said that though, hindi raw ito pinayagang ipalabas sa Powerplant sa Rockwell owned by the Lopezes.
Robin & Regine: Will history repeat itself?
By Mario E. Bautista
Philstar[snip]
GMA Films and Viva Films co-produce the Robin Padilla-Regine Velasquez reunion film, ’Till I Met You. Does this mean they have reconciled after Viva transferred Rachelle Ann Go, Sarah Geronimo, Anne Curtis and other talents to ABS-CBN? "We didn’t have any falling out," says GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar. "It just so happened that after Viva’s Search for a Star on GMA expired, it was not renewed kaya nalipat sa ibang station ang talents nila. But we still have Viva’s new stars in Posh on QTV 11. Our partnership with Viva goes back a long way. On TV, we co-produced TGIS and Anna Karenina. In film, we did Ober Da Bakod 1 and 2, Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko, Forever and Kalabog en Bosyo. So this isn’t really the first time GMA and Viva are working together."
’Till I Met You will open on Oct. 11, the same playdate of the first Robin-Regine hit, Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw when it was shown six years ago. Obviously, they’re hoping history will repeat itself. In the film, Regine plays Luisa, a con-artist who seduces a wealthy haciendero, Senyor Manuel (Eddie Garcia), to get his riches.
They’re supposed to get married soon, but Senyor Manuel’s ward, Gabriel (Robin), an orphan boy he treats as his own son, suspects that Luisa is a shady character and is determined to uncover the truth about her, blowing up all her covers. The problem is he also finds himself falling in love with Luisa.
"This is a must-see love story," says Annette. "We didn’t follow the usual formulas in local romance movies. What we did is come up with several twists that will surely surprise the viewers. The script is written by Benedict Mique, who has come up with a totally different love story, and directed by Mark Reyes. The first part is romantic-comedy and Regine proves in several scenes that she is really a fine effortless comedienne.
Robin also has his own share of comic moments with Pekto as his sidekick. But there’s a turning point in the middle of the film where Regine’s true motives are discovered and the second half becomes more of a drama. This is where Robin gets to show he really deserves the Urian Best Actor award he won recently. The movie also stars StarStruck 3 Ultimate Survivors Marky Cielo and Jackie Rice to attract the teen crowd."
Robin wants to make Regine his 2nd wife?
Philstar
The Muslim religion Islam allows a Muslim man to have as many as five wives but how come Robin Padilla has only one wife and has yet to have a second wife?
"I don't want to be divorced if ever I will have a second wife," said Robin at the presscon of "Till I Met You," his reunion flick with Asia's Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez. "I was divorced by my second wife before. I don't want that to happen again."
And if ever there's a chance for him to have a second wife, Robin has picked Regine as his choice. That is, if Regine would agree to be his wife. That's why the action star is doing his darndest best in courting the elusive Songbird, showering her with attention while they were filming "Till I Met You" on location shoot, amidst the cool breeze of Tagaytay.
Will his wife Liezel agree that he take a second wife?
"Papayag ho iyon, ayaw lang noon ay girlfriend," said Robin who seems very certain that Liezel would agree. Under the Islamic law, a girlfriend is not seen as equal with the wife. "If a man has a girlfriend, he'd treat her in a special way. But if he were to have two wives, the wives have equal rights. Kasi ang babae, pag girlfriend, masyadong…kasi pag-girlfriend, puro palihim. Ayaw ng Islam ng ganun," said Robin.
So would Regine agree to be her girlfriend or to be her wife?
"We haven't talked about that," Robin said.
So what's the truth regarding the item that he offered Regine marriage?
"We haven't reached that point. When we were talking about marriage, she asked me how many wives can a Muslim have. I told her as many as four. Then she said, hindi ko kaya iyon. Gusto ko ako lang. I didn't get to offer her marriage so there's a plan B. Plan B is to court her. Mahabang ligawan. Nagpaparamdam pa rin ako sa kanya," said the action star.
"I jokingly tell her, will you marry me? I can't be serious with that right now. I have to prepare for that. Alam ko mababasted ako sa kanya pag sineryoso ko. Tama na muna ang ganito."
Well, we hate to spoil the fun for Robin, but if we were to read between Regine's lines in a separate interview, Robin might as well accept the fact that he's wishing for the moon if he hopes that Regine will become his girlfriend, much more so, if he's hoping that she'll agree to be his second wife.
After all, Regine said, she has a boyfriend and it's just a matter of time before she reveals who he is.
The Muslim religion Islam allows a Muslim man to have as many as five wives but how come Robin Padilla has only one wife and has yet to have a second wife?
"I don't want to be divorced if ever I will have a second wife," said Robin at the presscon of "Till I Met You," his reunion flick with Asia's Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez. "I was divorced by my second wife before. I don't want that to happen again."
And if ever there's a chance for him to have a second wife, Robin has picked Regine as his choice. That is, if Regine would agree to be his wife. That's why the action star is doing his darndest best in courting the elusive Songbird, showering her with attention while they were filming "Till I Met You" on location shoot, amidst the cool breeze of Tagaytay.
Will his wife Liezel agree that he take a second wife?
"Papayag ho iyon, ayaw lang noon ay girlfriend," said Robin who seems very certain that Liezel would agree. Under the Islamic law, a girlfriend is not seen as equal with the wife. "If a man has a girlfriend, he'd treat her in a special way. But if he were to have two wives, the wives have equal rights. Kasi ang babae, pag girlfriend, masyadong…kasi pag-girlfriend, puro palihim. Ayaw ng Islam ng ganun," said Robin.
So would Regine agree to be her girlfriend or to be her wife?
"We haven't talked about that," Robin said.
So what's the truth regarding the item that he offered Regine marriage?
"We haven't reached that point. When we were talking about marriage, she asked me how many wives can a Muslim have. I told her as many as four. Then she said, hindi ko kaya iyon. Gusto ko ako lang. I didn't get to offer her marriage so there's a plan B. Plan B is to court her. Mahabang ligawan. Nagpaparamdam pa rin ako sa kanya," said the action star.
"I jokingly tell her, will you marry me? I can't be serious with that right now. I have to prepare for that. Alam ko mababasted ako sa kanya pag sineryoso ko. Tama na muna ang ganito."
Well, we hate to spoil the fun for Robin, but if we were to read between Regine's lines in a separate interview, Robin might as well accept the fact that he's wishing for the moon if he hopes that Regine will become his girlfriend, much more so, if he's hoping that she'll agree to be his second wife.
After all, Regine said, she has a boyfriend and it's just a matter of time before she reveals who he is.
Regine cautious not to fall for Robin in second movie team-up
By RICKY L. CALDERON
The Freeman 09/29/2006
Asia's Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez revealed that she's much closer to Robin Padilla now compared to the time they did their first team up in "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw."
At the presscon of "Till I Met You," a joint venture of GMA Films and Viva Films held at the 17th Floor of the GMA office, Regine also revealed that she allowed herself to be known better by Robin. There were some things about herself that she shared with Robin, but never with her past leading men like Aga Muhlach and Richard Gomez.
"I am really cautious in not wanting to be too close to my leading man," said Regine. "I don't want to get carried away with the attention being given to me. I am just protecting myself. What if he wants to get close to me just because we are doing a movie together, then when the movie is finished, end of friendship."
But with Robin, the Songbird said, the caution is really about not falling for the way Robin had showered her with attention. It's not that she hates such display of attention. But she's just being careful. "But really it's not hard to fall for someone like Robin because he really treats a lady well. You'd feel special."
Another thing that stops Regine in falling for Robin is because the action star is a family man. They even talked about the fact that since Robin is a Muslim, then he can have as many as five wives, for as long as he will be able to provide for all their needs. "Of course, if ever I'd fall in love, I'd like to be the only one in his heart. Ayoko nang may kahati," she said.
While it seems unlikely that Robin will get his wish to have Regine as his girlfriend (or possibly his second wife), he can be sure that he has found a friend in the Songbird. After all, Regine wouldn't let Robin be privy to certain important things in her life if she didn't consider him a good friend.
The Freeman 09/29/2006
Asia's Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez revealed that she's much closer to Robin Padilla now compared to the time they did their first team up in "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw."
At the presscon of "Till I Met You," a joint venture of GMA Films and Viva Films held at the 17th Floor of the GMA office, Regine also revealed that she allowed herself to be known better by Robin. There were some things about herself that she shared with Robin, but never with her past leading men like Aga Muhlach and Richard Gomez.
"I am really cautious in not wanting to be too close to my leading man," said Regine. "I don't want to get carried away with the attention being given to me. I am just protecting myself. What if he wants to get close to me just because we are doing a movie together, then when the movie is finished, end of friendship."
But with Robin, the Songbird said, the caution is really about not falling for the way Robin had showered her with attention. It's not that she hates such display of attention. But she's just being careful. "But really it's not hard to fall for someone like Robin because he really treats a lady well. You'd feel special."
Another thing that stops Regine in falling for Robin is because the action star is a family man. They even talked about the fact that since Robin is a Muslim, then he can have as many as five wives, for as long as he will be able to provide for all their needs. "Of course, if ever I'd fall in love, I'd like to be the only one in his heart. Ayoko nang may kahati," she said.
While it seems unlikely that Robin will get his wish to have Regine as his girlfriend (or possibly his second wife), he can be sure that he has found a friend in the Songbird. After all, Regine wouldn't let Robin be privy to certain important things in her life if she didn't consider him a good friend.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Regine and Robin sing a duet for Till I Met You
igma.tv
September 26, 2006
GMA and Viva Films’ Till I Met You will have its premiere night at SM Megamall on October 9, and its regular showing will be on October 11.
Much is expected from Regine Velasquez and Robin Padilla, especially since both have been known to produce box office hits in the past.
Regine admits that there’s bit of pressure in her recent team-up with Robin Padilla. “Pero ako, hindi ko na iniisip ‘yun, e. I’m just really happy to have been given the chance to work with him again.”
When asked if he encountered any conflict with his wife while filming the movie, Robin says, “‘Yung akin namang maybahay, ang ayaw lang niya, may girlfriend. E sa usaping ito, wala naman akong girlfriend. Mayroon akong matalik na matalik na kaibigan…”
Of course, a movie with Asia’s Songbird in it would not be complete without a song from her. This time, however, she sang it with her leading man! Watch out for their enchanting duet in October.
September 26, 2006
GMA and Viva Films’ Till I Met You will have its premiere night at SM Megamall on October 9, and its regular showing will be on October 11.
Much is expected from Regine Velasquez and Robin Padilla, especially since both have been known to produce box office hits in the past.
Regine admits that there’s bit of pressure in her recent team-up with Robin Padilla. “Pero ako, hindi ko na iniisip ‘yun, e. I’m just really happy to have been given the chance to work with him again.”
When asked if he encountered any conflict with his wife while filming the movie, Robin says, “‘Yung akin namang maybahay, ang ayaw lang niya, may girlfriend. E sa usaping ito, wala naman akong girlfriend. Mayroon akong matalik na matalik na kaibigan…”
Of course, a movie with Asia’s Songbird in it would not be complete without a song from her. This time, however, she sang it with her leading man! Watch out for their enchanting duet in October.
Friday, September 08, 2006
No new Regine in sight
September 08, 2006
Updated 00:42:05 (Mla time)
Nini Valera
Inquirer
TALENT manager Ronnie Henares has not found the next Regine Velasquez—not even from among the more than 1,000 hopefuls who auditioned on Monday to qualify as contenders in this year’s “Pinoy Pop Superstar.”
The talent search show, aired over GMA 7, is now on its third season. It is hosted by... Regine Velasquez.
Henares, a guest judge during the last grand audition held at the Premier Theater at the Mall of Asia, told Inquirer Entertainment on Tuesday that finding another Regine could take another lifetime. The talent manager discovered Regine in 1986 and molded her into an enduring superstar in Pinoy pop music.
“The first time I saw and heard Regine sing, my jaw dropped,” Henares recalled. “But during these tryouts, I just saw some potential, not another Regine. We’re looking for people who can cut it in the competition. If they can’t compete in the show, then there’s no sense in putting them there.”
At the end of the first audition, 108 were short-listed for another round. On Tuesday, only 13 made it as contestants to the show.
This year’s judges are stricter, as they were during the initial phase of selection, said Danny Tan, a regular judge in the talent search show, and in-house musical director.
“We don’t care if you came to auditions with barely enough money for your fare,” he said. “If you’re not good, then you’re out.”
Tan dished out some of the harshest critiques of the performances during the auditions.
To Joefel Sidayan, Tan said he was the “perfect example of someone who seemed to have been forced by his mother to sing.” Sidayan barely got to the fourth line of his song when Tan thanked him, the signal that pop superstar hopeful had blown his chance.
“It’s OK if that’s what the judges think about my singing,” Sidayan told Inquirer Entertainment in Filipino. “I just couldn’t get past my nervousness.”
Carla Jane Quinquito, another hopeful, almost finished her audition piece, a song popularized by Shirley Bassey. She had the poise, the pitch and the presence. But Tan thought her to be seriously outdated and a Patricia Javier clone.
“You joined the wrong contest,” he told Quinquito. “You move like a burlesque dancer. You have a strong foundation [in singing], but you should update your style.”
Quinquito merely shrugged. She is only 17, and likely to get another chance another year, or even in another show.
“Danny basically says it all,” said Henares of his fellow judge. “He hits it right away.”
Tan also hits it hard.
To improve“I tell them from the start that they should hear what I have to say in order for them to improve,” he said. “I hit [the nail on the head]. Otherwise, it would be treating them like children.”
In a country where most people are known for their ability to sing and dance, it’s difficult to come up with a short list of potential superstars, Henares said. Being a great singer must already be a given, he added.
“When Danny critiques, he’s not only helping the people he critiques, but also the people in line,” Henares said. “Some talent may have something, but not everything.”
What the judges are looking for is the X-factor that would distinguish a superstar from the mediocre.
“Remember, ‘Pinoy Pop Superstar’ is basically a search for the next pop superstar. Fifty percent of the points goes to superstar quality; the rest to audience appeal, charisma, and marketability,” Tan said. “It’s not all about singing. If it were all about singing, we can just go back to ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ or ‘Bagong Kampeon.’”
It’s about being a superstar, Tan reiterated.
Ironically, most of the people who auditioned to qualify in the show come from the urban poor sector.
“Most of them are jologs,” Tan said.
“That’s okay,” said Henares. “When you talk superstar, we have Nora Aunor, and we know where she came from.”
Still, the process of discovering the next great singer continues to excite Tan and Henares.
“This is what our life is all about,” Henares said. “If we get to pick the next pop superstar, then that’s our contribution to the music industry.”
The first Pinoy pop superstar was Jonnalyn Viray. Last year, it was Gerald Santos, son of a fisherman from Navotas, who won the crown.
Updated 00:42:05 (Mla time)
Nini Valera
Inquirer
TALENT manager Ronnie Henares has not found the next Regine Velasquez—not even from among the more than 1,000 hopefuls who auditioned on Monday to qualify as contenders in this year’s “Pinoy Pop Superstar.”
The talent search show, aired over GMA 7, is now on its third season. It is hosted by... Regine Velasquez.
Henares, a guest judge during the last grand audition held at the Premier Theater at the Mall of Asia, told Inquirer Entertainment on Tuesday that finding another Regine could take another lifetime. The talent manager discovered Regine in 1986 and molded her into an enduring superstar in Pinoy pop music.
“The first time I saw and heard Regine sing, my jaw dropped,” Henares recalled. “But during these tryouts, I just saw some potential, not another Regine. We’re looking for people who can cut it in the competition. If they can’t compete in the show, then there’s no sense in putting them there.”
At the end of the first audition, 108 were short-listed for another round. On Tuesday, only 13 made it as contestants to the show.
This year’s judges are stricter, as they were during the initial phase of selection, said Danny Tan, a regular judge in the talent search show, and in-house musical director.
“We don’t care if you came to auditions with barely enough money for your fare,” he said. “If you’re not good, then you’re out.”
Tan dished out some of the harshest critiques of the performances during the auditions.
To Joefel Sidayan, Tan said he was the “perfect example of someone who seemed to have been forced by his mother to sing.” Sidayan barely got to the fourth line of his song when Tan thanked him, the signal that pop superstar hopeful had blown his chance.
“It’s OK if that’s what the judges think about my singing,” Sidayan told Inquirer Entertainment in Filipino. “I just couldn’t get past my nervousness.”
Carla Jane Quinquito, another hopeful, almost finished her audition piece, a song popularized by Shirley Bassey. She had the poise, the pitch and the presence. But Tan thought her to be seriously outdated and a Patricia Javier clone.
“You joined the wrong contest,” he told Quinquito. “You move like a burlesque dancer. You have a strong foundation [in singing], but you should update your style.”
Quinquito merely shrugged. She is only 17, and likely to get another chance another year, or even in another show.
“Danny basically says it all,” said Henares of his fellow judge. “He hits it right away.”
Tan also hits it hard.
To improve“I tell them from the start that they should hear what I have to say in order for them to improve,” he said. “I hit [the nail on the head]. Otherwise, it would be treating them like children.”
In a country where most people are known for their ability to sing and dance, it’s difficult to come up with a short list of potential superstars, Henares said. Being a great singer must already be a given, he added.
“When Danny critiques, he’s not only helping the people he critiques, but also the people in line,” Henares said. “Some talent may have something, but not everything.”
What the judges are looking for is the X-factor that would distinguish a superstar from the mediocre.
“Remember, ‘Pinoy Pop Superstar’ is basically a search for the next pop superstar. Fifty percent of the points goes to superstar quality; the rest to audience appeal, charisma, and marketability,” Tan said. “It’s not all about singing. If it were all about singing, we can just go back to ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ or ‘Bagong Kampeon.’”
It’s about being a superstar, Tan reiterated.
Ironically, most of the people who auditioned to qualify in the show come from the urban poor sector.
“Most of them are jologs,” Tan said.
“That’s okay,” said Henares. “When you talk superstar, we have Nora Aunor, and we know where she came from.”
Still, the process of discovering the next great singer continues to excite Tan and Henares.
“This is what our life is all about,” Henares said. “If we get to pick the next pop superstar, then that’s our contribution to the music industry.”
The first Pinoy pop superstar was Jonnalyn Viray. Last year, it was Gerald Santos, son of a fisherman from Navotas, who won the crown.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Asia's Songbird Marks 20th Anniversary Via '20'
by Crispina Martinez-Belen
Manila Bulletin
Sept. 7, 2006
Regine Velasquez is now in the middle of a storm of controversies butAsia's Songbird is just keeping quiet and would rather talk about herupcoming 20th anniversary concert on Oct. 13 and 14 at theAraneta Coliseum titled "20."
"20" is a musical celebration of 20 years of excellent musicand monstrous hits from Regine Velasquez. "It's a journey of music,"says Regine. "It's a concert for the fans who have been there forme for 20 years. I will sing songs that are not only memorable tome but also to my supporters. We are pulling all the stops for 20and I'm really excited about this concert."
Regine is known in the concert circuit for her enthrallingperformances. She makes sure she gives not only an aural but alsoa visual treat to her audiences. "Every year, I challenge myselfto give a better and bigger concert for my fans. This is one wayof thanking them," she says.
"20" is brought to you by Aria Productions, GMA7, Wyeth Philippines,91.5 Energy FM, 93.9 iFM, 105.1 Crossover, 95.5 DWDM, 96.3 Wrockand Manila Bulletin.
For ticket inquiries, call Aria Productions, Inc. at 426-7351.
Manila Bulletin
Sept. 7, 2006
Regine Velasquez is now in the middle of a storm of controversies butAsia's Songbird is just keeping quiet and would rather talk about herupcoming 20th anniversary concert on Oct. 13 and 14 at theAraneta Coliseum titled "20."
"20" is a musical celebration of 20 years of excellent musicand monstrous hits from Regine Velasquez. "It's a journey of music,"says Regine. "It's a concert for the fans who have been there forme for 20 years. I will sing songs that are not only memorable tome but also to my supporters. We are pulling all the stops for 20and I'm really excited about this concert."
Regine is known in the concert circuit for her enthrallingperformances. She makes sure she gives not only an aural but alsoa visual treat to her audiences. "Every year, I challenge myselfto give a better and bigger concert for my fans. This is one wayof thanking them," she says.
"20" is brought to you by Aria Productions, GMA7, Wyeth Philippines,91.5 Energy FM, 93.9 iFM, 105.1 Crossover, 95.5 DWDM, 96.3 Wrockand Manila Bulletin.
For ticket inquiries, call Aria Productions, Inc. at 426-7351.
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