Regine, di malilimutan ang concert ni Barbra

BABYTALK Ni Salve V. Asis
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 11/28/2006

Very unforgettable pala for Regine Velasquez ang panonood niya ng concert ng idol niyang si Barbra Streisand last November 20 sa Las Vegas.

"Fan na nga raw siya ni Barbra, fan pa siya ng mga nasa audience, kaya talagang panay ang kwento ni Regine tungkol sa kanyang experience," kwento ng isang friend ni Regine.

Kasamang nanood ng Asia’s songbird ang parents niya.

Nasa audience raw kasi sina Barry Manilow, Kurt Rusell, Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rosie O’Donell, Shirley Maclaine among others na sikat.

Kwento pa raw ni Regine, ang galing pa ring mag-concert ni Barbra at meron daw itong isang number na tinanggal ang shoes at umupo sa stage.

Anyway, nag-story conference na sina Regine and Piolo Pascual para sa gagawin nilang movie na may tentative title na Fallen at malamang mag-start ang shooting sa December 5 under the direction of Joyce Bernal.

Robin, Regine kumita kahit kinatalo ng mga pirata

INIISIP lang namin, ‘yung huling pelikula ni Robin Padilla, hindi rin naman nakaligtas sa video pirates na ang ilan ay mga kasamahan niya yata sa pananampalataya.

Katunayan ikalawang araw pa lamang ng pelikula sa mga sinehan, available na iyan sa VCD at DVD na ipinagbibili ng mga pirata hindi lang sa Quiapo kungdi pati rin sa Baclaran, Makati, Cubao at maski na sa mga probinsya.

Alam naman ninyo ang piracy dito sa atin, nationwide na rin.

Alam kasi ng mga pirata na ang ginagawa ng producers, nationwide din ang showing ng pelikula nila, kaya sinasabayan na rin ng video pirates. Eh, iyan namang mga piratang iyan, hindi mahuhuli ka-hit na ano pa ang gawin natin.

Kaya nga maliwanag na example iyang pelikula ni Robin Padilla, na kagaya rin naman ng mga pelikulang Kano, napipirata man ilang buwan pa bago ilabas dito sa ating bansa, kumikita pa rin.

Kung kumikita ang mga pelikula, hindi ang krisis sa kabuhayan ang dahilan kung bakit bagsak ang Pinoy mo-vies.

Ang tunay na dahilan, iginigiit ng producers ‘yung maliit na puhunan nila.

Gumagawa ng digital films, na ang istorya ay hindi naman gusto ng masa.

Ang mga direktor ay mga baguhang walang karanasan at walang pangalan at parang nagti-trip lang dahil ginagawa nila ang maganda para sa kanila nang hindi iniisip ang mga mata ng mga manonood.

Bukod dito, ang mga bida nila ay puro mga starlets para makatipid. Wala pang publisidad ang mga pelikula nila, kasi nagti-tipid nga ang producers.

Kumukuha rin sila ng mga PRO na mumurahin lang din.

Ang resulta, hindi ku-mikita ang mga pelikulang Pilipino. Naghahanap sila ngayon ng sisisihin. At ang binabagsakan ay ang mga pirata.

Eh, magngangawa man sila, iyang piracy na operasyon ng mga pirata, para ring jueteng. May kumikita ng milyon diyan at malabong mapatigil iyan.

Kaya ang dapat ibalik ay ‘yung dati. Gumawa sila ng mga maayos na pelikula. Pagawin nila ng pelikula iyong Box-office directors. Kunin nilang artista iyong mga sikat at may mga batak sa mga tao.

Kung gagawin nila iyan, malamang ay babangon ang industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino.

Dapat tigilan na nila ang malalaswang digital films. Baka nga dahil sa mga kalaswaan nila kaya pinaparusahan na ng Di-yos ang industriya.

Regine-Piolo movie, kasado na

FINALLY, matutuloy na rin ang pagtatambal nina Regine Velasquez at Piolo Pascual, isang kahilingang nanggaling mismo sa Asia’s Songbird.

Nagustuhan daw niya ang pakikipagtrabaho kay Piolo when they did an episode in the drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya, three years back.

A co-production venture between Star Cinema and Viva Films, na-assign si Bb. Joyce Bernal para mag-direk ng Regine-Piolo movie.

Direk Joyce has always loved working with Piolo, whom she directed in Don’t Give Up On Us, which also starred Judy Ann Santos. Direk Joyce and Regine last worked together in Pangako, Ikaw Lang, kung saan si Aga Muhlach ang nakatambal ng singer-actress.

Robin, Regine titillate today

Malaya

THE time has finally come for moviegoers everywhere. GMA and Viva Films present "Till I Met You," an endearing romantic drama starring crowd drawers Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez. Both Viva homegrown talents, Robin and Regine performed exceptionally well in the film.

Regine Velasquez, whose wonderful vocals complement the scenes of the movie beautifully, was so caught up in one dramatic scene that she fainted during the take. On the other hand, Robin’s mastery of his craft shines all throughout the film. His dramatic capability is particularly evident toward the end of the movie.

This is the story of "Till I Met You." Luisa (Regine Velasquez) has lost all faith in love. Rendered jaded by all the hardships and misery she has gone through, she gets the notion that material things would give her the happiness and security she so longs for in her life. Thus, she poses as a rich and "sosyal" girl to Señor Manuel (Eddie Garcia) who is a rich, old haciendero. Señor Manuel sincerely falls in love with her and takes her to his hacienda in preparation for their wedding. There, she meets Gabriel (Robin Padilla), the right hand man of Señor Manuel who cares very much for the old man and is fiercely loyal to him.

Respected by the town’s people, Gabriel is the one person the Señor trusts the most. Sensing that Luisa is a fake and only after Señor Manuel’s money, Gabriel tries to blow Luisa’s cover to prevent the wedding from taking place. However, in the process, Gabriel finds himself falling for Luisa and vice versa. They become torn between their loyalty to the old man and the love they have for each other. In the meantime, Señor Manuel senses what is happening between the two people he values most in his life. They are all caught in a knotty and problematic situation, all so unexpected, and all so unwanted. What will be the conclusion of their twisted fate?

The VIP screening of "Till I Met You" took place last October 6 at the Podium Mall. The glittering event was well attended and teeming with big names such a Karylle and boyfriend Dingdong Dantes, Rachelle Ann Go and Loren Legarda.

They never knew what love was

igma

Till I Met You is one movie that should be seen from beginning to end. This sweet love story revolves around Luisa (Regine Velasquez), a con artist who pretends to be from a good family but whose real ambition is to marry a rich old man. She sets her eyes on Don Manuel, a wealthy haciendero. Gabriel (Robin Padilla) is a ranch hand who has become like a son to Don Manuel (Eddie Garcia). It becomes Gabriel’s goal to unmask Luisa and protect his surrogate father.

The movie, a collaboration between GMA Films and Viva Films, is also the much-awaited reunion between Robin Padila and Regine Velasquez. Fans of the love team will be thrilled to find out that Till I Met You isn’t the usual Robin-Regine movie.

“This movie is really crazy,” says director Mark Reyes. “Most of the time, we were laughing more than working. I was so excited because it’s the first time I’ve gotten to work with the Bad Boy. He surprised me. I didn’t know he had that much depth. I’ve never seen any of his films that dealt with drama or romance, so he bowled me over…”

He adds, “(The film is) different. It’s not the typical boy meets girl, boy and girl fight, boy and girl ends up falling in love. Our premise is something in that genre, but it’s something different because it’s on such a mature level. They aren’t teenyboppers anymore. Dito, Regine is actually paired up with Eddie Garcia. So doon pa lang, iba na ‘yung level. Pero the sweetness, the romance (is there), and it’s hilarious! You will not expect hilarious moments in this film! It’s not slapstick, it’s inherently funny. The audience will definitely enjoy this film.”

Direk Mark also marveled at the chemistry between the two lead actors. “The chemistry of Regine and Binoy? Ay! Autopilot ako when it comes to that,” he exclaims. “It’s a matter of us discussing (what to do). Ang sarap ng trabahong ganun, not like [when] I deal with young actors and actresses where I have to tell them (what to do). Dito, (it’s a) collaboration, so it’s really nice.”

He also says that the performances of the actors in the movie surprised even him. “Like Tito Eddie (Garcia),” he explains, “I did not expect him to have that moment, that one moment in the movie where you just want to go to the screen and hug him. That’s Eddie Garcia, who’s very tough and strong but in the film, he turns into a teddy bear na talagang awang-awa ka. Even Robin came out sensitive here. Regine, I think she’s going to win an award here. You can quote me on that. She will win an award!”

In the film, Robin and Regine start out as competitors, but in the end they find themselves falling for each other. Will they choose to be with each other at the risk of hurting those around them, or will they forget each other to make other people happy? The ending will surprise you! Says Direk Mark, “Just like Moments of Love, when you watch it, you will be surprised with how things turn out. It’s not what they expect it to be, so they will enjoy it definitely.”

Till I Met You held a special screening at The Podium last October 6. The screening was attended by many industry insiders, as well as celebrities. Here’s what some of them have to say about the movie:

Gabby Eigenmann: Great! Fantastic! Di siya mukhang local. It’s actually done very well and all I can say is that people should watch this. They cannot miss this movie. The Robin Padilla-Regine Velasquez tandem will always be the best.

Eddie Garcia: It’s a very good film, a beautifully written script, very well directed by Mr. Mark Reyes. He’s a very good director. That’s what made the film.

Jackie Rice: Ang ganda, grabe. Naiyak ako, ang saya-saya!

Marky Cielo: Sobrang nakakatuwa.

Biboy Ramirez: Ganda. Yung concept ng movie, funny siya, meron din nakakakilig. It will make you think, (because of the) ending.

Speaking of endings, make sure you stick around until the credits. Not only will the ending surprise you, the credits are fun to watch and will give you a glimpse of the fun everyone had while making the film. Till I Met You is a film that cannot be missed!

Till I Met You, a collaboration between GMA Films and Viva Films, opens today in more than 100 theaters nationwide.

Regine Velasquez, babaeng kaladkarin!

Rey Pumaloy
Abante

Matutuwa si Pops Fernandez kapag nalaman niyang hanggang ngayon ay ina-acknowledge pa rin ni Regine Velasquez ang naging partisipasyon niya (Pops) sa kanyang (Regine) career.

Discoverer ang tawag ni Regine kay Pops dahil ito raw ang naka-discover sa kanya at ito rin ang nagpakanta sa kanya sa Penthouse Live noon na ang host ay sina Pops at Martin Nievera.

Sabi ni Regine, malaki ang naitulong ni Pops sa kanyang singing career matapos siyang manalo sa Tanghalan ng Kampeon noon.

Kuwento pa ni Regine, baguhan pa lang siya noon at wala talagang pangalan nang yayain siya ni Pops at pakantahin sa nasabing programa. Doon din daw siya nakita ng kanyang unang manager na si Ronnie Henares.

Ayon pa rin kay Regine, si Pops at ang iba pang mga super-singers sa showbiz ang rason kung bakit siya tumutulong sa mga baguhang artist ngayon.

"Noong bagu-bago pa lang ako, nagkaroon na ako ng chance na makipag-duet kay Martin Nievera. Nung mag-concert si Gary V., isa ako sa mga guests niya.

"I’m so lucky and blessed dahil ang daming sumuporta sa akin noong bagu-bago pa lang ako. ‘Yung mga sumuporta sa akin nu’ng mga panahong iyon, hinding-hindi ko talaga makakalimutan.

"The reason why I want to help new artists, because of what these big names in the industry did to me when I’m just starting.

"Hindi ako nahirapan na makapasok sa industry dahil sa kanila, kaya gusto ko ring iparamdam iyon sa ibang mga baguhang artists," kuwento pa ni Regine.

‘Yun din daw ang dahilan kung bakit madalas siyang nakikitang guest sa show ng iba’t ibang baguhang singer.

"Isa akong kaladkaring babae! I don’t know, nag-i-enjoy akong mag-guest sa mga shows. I feel fulfilled kapag ganu’n.

"Dumating na ako sa point ng career at buhay ko na gusto ko namang tumulong in my own little way at mag-enjoy.

"At kapag nakikita kong may show ‘yung mga friends ko, natutuwa ako sa kanila," masaya niyang sabi.

Hindi naman kataka-taka kung bakit sa 20 years ni Regine sa industry ay marami ang nagmamahal sa kanya at umi-idolo dahil sa kanyang kakaibang malasakit sa industriya.

Siyanga pala, showing na sa October 11 ang Till I Met You, ang reunion movie nila ni Robin Padilla, na dinirek ni Mark Reyes para sa GMA Films at Viva Films.

The Making of Till I Met You

iGMA

Be prepared to fall in love again this October as GMA Films and Viva Films present Till I Met You, starring Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez. These two lovebirds are back to give their fans the thrill of a lifetime! But before the movie opens next week, let Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez take you behind the scenes of their comeback movie.

This exclusive primer brings you never before seen moments between Robin and Regine, interviews of the whole cast and the people behind it, plus more inside stories.

Sit back and enjoy footage from the press conference, TV guestings, mall shows, the music video, on-the-set footage, and off-cam kilig moments with the love teams, The Making of Till I Met You gives you the ultimate sneak peek.

Watch it on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 11:30 am, before Eat Bulaga, only on GMA7.

If you missed the television screening of The Making of Till I Met You, click this for the special iGMA webcast. Till I Met You opens in theaters October 11, 2006.

Robin and Regine Reunited!

GMA


Be prepared to fall in love again this October as GMA Films and Viva Films present Till I Met You, starring Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez. After a long time, these two lovebirds are back to give their fans the thrill of a lifetime!

Robin Padilla plays Gabriel, a ranch hand who is like a son to the local haciendero, Don Manuel (Eddie Garcia). One day, Don Manuel brings home Luisa (Regine Velasquez), whom he plans to marry. It is only Gabriel who realizes that Luisa isn’t all that she seems to be, and the more he tries to find out about who she really is, the more he finds himself falling for her. Says Robin of his character, “Di naman siya bad, di naman siya good. Isa siyang mahilig sa kabayo, sa nature. Isa siyang totong tao.”

He goes on to say that Till I Met You was really five years in the making – that is, if you count the time he spent persuading Regine to do another film with him! “Nagtampo ako diyan,” Robin says, meaning Regine. “Limang taon akong – lambing yan, ha, di totoo – limang taon kong liniligawan ‘yan na gumawa ulit (ng pelikula.) Ngayon, pinagbigyan ako.”

Finally, Regine said yes. She was so enthusiastic about the project she even convinced Robin to cut his then waist-length hair! “Lagi ko yata ginagawa ‘yan,” Regine laughs. “Yung first time, sa Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, ako din ‘yun. Ito, mas malapit sa character niya, so di siya masyadong hirap, pero na-depress siya nung pinaputol ‘yung hair kasi ang haba na pala ng buhok niya. He was growing it pero sabi ko sorry, but we need to cut your hair. Bad ko!”

“Si Regine naman ang architect nito,” Robin agrees. “Binago ang itsura ko, inayos ang buhok ko, ginawa akong mabango. Masaya ako ngayon kasi pumayag na siyang amoy kabayo na ako ngayon.”

Believe it or not, bad boy Robin, who has done his own stunts in his numerous action films, was nervous about the stunts he had to perform in the movie! “Mga stunts sa kabayo, nakakanerbyos,” he admits. “Kabayo yan, eh. Di iyan kotse. Ang kotse, susundin ka niyan. Kabayo, may sariling utak ‘yan. Kung napikon iyan, mahuhulog ka.”

He adds, “Marunong ako mangabayo pero sa kabayo kasi, walang magaling. Kahit na expertong equestrian, nalalaglag din kasi depende sa mood ng kabayo. Doon lang ako (kinabahan), sa mga may kabayo na eksena.”

For Regine, the challenge was coping with the weather. “The weather has been very strange lately,” she says. “Ulan, araw, ulan. Nagkatrangkaso ako. I’m okay now pero syempre, hinay-hinay lang muna kasi baka mabinat.”

Off-cam, Robin has been taking good care of his leading lady, never leaving her side and always seeing to her needs. It’s this closeness that lends an extra “oomph” to their on screen chemistry.
When asked what the best part of filming the movie was, Robin was quick to answer, “’Yung kissing scene, syempre!” He continues, “Magaling ‘yung storya. Love triangle -- ako, si Regine, at saka si Direk Eddie Garcia. Ibang klase, iba’t-ibang henerasyion. Magaling (ang) director namin, cinematographer namin. ‘Yung storya, buo.”

Till I Met You shows a Robin, Regine, and even Eddie that’s different from most of their previous screen roles. This is both a pleasant change and a challenge for the actors. “Masaya naman ako kasi medyo natapos ang lumang Robin,” Robin says. “Ako ang nagpapasalamat sa GMA kasi itong charcter ditto, di lang nga action na may barilan, pero si Robin ito. Matagal na ring inaantay ng mga nanonood kasi nakornihan sila nung papogi ng papogi ‘yung Robin. Di ka naman pogi, papogi ka ng papogi. Bumalik ka nga ulit sa kaharagan. Eto na ‘yun.”

On her role, Regine notes “I’ve never played a character like this before…“Maganda nga kasi ang daming pwedeng gawin, ang daming pwedeng i-develop.”

There are many things to watch out for in Till I Met You. Robin gives us his top picks: “Una, ang balik-tambalan namin ni Regine. Pangalawa, nandito na ako sa serbisyong totoo, Kapuso. Pangatlo, nandito si Direk Eddie Garcia. Di pa kami nagkakasama ni Direk Eddie sa isang drama. Nagkakasama kami (pero) laging action. Nagbabarilan kami. Apat, Mark Reyes ito. (Isa siyang) direktor na talagang umaani ng tagumpay ngayon. May bagong trend ngayon sa love story na inumpisahan niya. Punong-puno, kung baga sa ulam, ng rekado.”

And of course, there’s the lovely soundtrack, which was produced by the Songbird herself. “Syempre I’m going to sing the theme song. Tinatanong ko pa si Direk Mark kung ano pang mga songs ang gusto niya. ‘Yung mga pelikula niya, mahilig siya maglagay ng songs so I’ve been asking him kasi I’m producing it also,” says Regine.“

I hope you guys will come and see Till I Met You,” Regine says. “Watch out for this. This is my 20th year in the industry and this is a nice way to celebrate (it)…It’s a very exciting film. Ma-action siya na medyo may drama ng kaunti, but very, very, very romantic. You will definitely enjoy (it). At saka syempre, team-up ulit namin ni Robin, di ba?”

Says Robin, “Inaanyayahan ko po ang aking mga kababayan, sa dami ng ating mga problema, kelangan niyo po ng pelikulang makapagdudulot po sa inyo ng ligaya. Isang oras mahigit ng kasiyahan, para kang umakay sa isang sasakyan na nakalimutan ang lahat. Ito ang pelikula. Para kang sumakay ng kabayo. Hiyaaah!”

Till I Met You will make you laugh, cry and fall in love. It opens on October 11, 2006 in more than 100 theaters nationwide.




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Regine muntik pagsamantalahan ni Robin

Dennis Aguilar

People's Journal

MAS intresado para kay Robin Padilla na pag-usapan ang pelikula nila ni Regine Velasquez, ang Till I Met You kumpara sa utol niyang si Rustom Padilla na lantarang umanin sa publiko na bakla siya.

Magkagayunman, bow si Binoe sa katapangan ng kanyang utol dahil kung siya raw iyon, bahala ang publiko na humatol kung siya ay bading o hindi.

“Pero may mensahe ako kay utol, sana lagi si-yang masaya sa buhay niya, magpataba siya dahil ang payat niya. Basta kung saan man siya masaya at maligaya ngayon, masaya na rin kaming mga kapamilya niya!”

“Let’s talk nalang about my movie with Regine Velasquez. Aaminin ko, masarap kasama si Regine dahil bukod sa mabait, malambing pa. Talagang ipinapakita niyang giliw na giliw siya sa akin, gayundin ako sa kanya.

“Sa buong tatlong linggong pagsu-shooting namin ay hindi ko naringgan na nagreklamo o nag-demand sa set si Regine. Nang matapos ang shooting, nalungkot ako dahil hindi na uli kami magkakasama. Mami-miss ko kasi ang pagiging malambing niya,” kuwento ni Robin.

Maraming happy moments ang Till I Met You na ayon nga kay Binoe ay hindi niya malilimutan. Partikular na rito yung lovescene nila ni Regine na naganap sa gubat. Bago raw kunan ang kanilang torrid kissing scene ay nag-usap muna sila ni Direk Mark Reyes kung papayag si Regine na makipaghalikan sa kanya na nakahubad sila. Umoo naman daw ang Asia’s Songbird sa kundisyong hindi lalabas na malaswa ang eksena.

“Kuntento naman si Regine sa kinalabasan kaya natuwa siya. Pero alam n’yo bang take one lang ang kissng scene namin? Siguro kung naiba lang ang came-raman ay baka kinuntsaba ko siya at gawin itong take 10.

“Aba, eh, sa gandang iyon ni Regine talagang mapaparami ka ng halik. Nanghihinayang nga ako’t take one lang. Kung nagkataong si Charlie Peralta ang cameraman namin, malalagot si Regine sa akin. Siguro kung wala lang maraming tao sa paligid, napagsamantala-han ko si Regine!

“Eh ano ba kung bumalik ako sa bilangguan? Tutal sanay na ako sa loob, tatlong taon ako sa Munti kaya okey lang kung mabilanggo uli, ito ay kung ang magrereklamo sa akin ay si Regine,” natatawang pagtatapos ni Robin.

Regine: walang non-showbiz boyfriend

Abante Tonite

Joe Barrameda

Sa totoo lang, hindi na kataka-taka kung hindi na virgin si Regine Velasquez. Sa panahon ngayon, aba, mas marami riyan na bata pa lang ay hindi na virgin, ‘no!

Siguro, mas magugulat ang lahat kung sa edad ni Regine ngayon, 40 na siya, ay virgin pa rin siya.

Pero teka lang, iniintriga nga si Regine na wala naman siyang non-showbiz boyfriend. Mas maganda raw kung iharap niya ang lalake para matapos na ang pagdududa na si Ogie Alcasid pa rin ang tinutukoy niya na nagpapaligaya sa kanya.

Anyway, masama si Regine sa movie nila ni Robin Padilla, ang Till I Met You, na prodyus ng GMA Films at Viva Films.

Pero sabi ni Regine, sweet man sila ni Robin ngayon, hanggang doon lang daw ‘yon, dahil ayaw naman niyang maging isang kabit lang ni Robin.

Mas gusto ni Regine na isa lang siyang mamahalin ng kanyang boyfriend.

Should Robin sing?

by : Remy Umerez

People's Journal

IN some cases, action stars do sing. Or try to sing. Former president Joseph Estrada has one ready song which he renders regardless of the occasion. The song is “Kahit na Magtiis.”

The late action king Fernando Poe, Jr., did a duet with Sharon Cuneta in “Kahit Konting Pagti-ngin”.

And now, it is Robin Padilla’s turn to share a song with songbird Regine Velasquez for their forthcoming romantic movie, “Till I Met You.”

Can Robin carry a tune? Well, an attempt was made and it was acceptable. Besides, Regine was there for support. It was a novelty and additional “kilig” factor.

As the movie’s playdate nears, somebody from the production wanted to pulse on how strong the movie will be at the box-office. We know it will do well provided those kissing scenes between Regine and Robin will be there for the mo-viegoers to watch.

They (the production people) gave us an assurance that there are indeed not one but several kissing scenes between an ambitious girl named Luisa who is willing to marry an old man (Eddie Garcia as Senor Manuel) and the character Robin played. Of course, such a plan will be aborted and something dreadful will happen to Senor Mauel.

“In fact, binawasan pa nga namin ang kanilang mga halikan na ubod ng tagal,” says supervising producer Joey Abacan.

Robin adds: “Sa first part ng story ay parang aso at pusa kaming nag-aangilan. We can’t stand each other lalo na nga’t na-discover kong nagpapanggap lang siyang mayaman. Sa panlabas na anyo ay para kaming mortal enemies pero secretly, we are falling in love with each other. Kaya nang pakawalan namin ang aming mga damdamin ay para kaming bulkang sumabog.

Grabe ang intensity ng aming love scenes.”

“Till I Met You” celebrates a lot of things. It marks the 6th co-production venture between Viva Films and GMA 7 dispelling the rumor that the two major companies were at odds with one another. The showing of the film is timed for Regine’s 20th year in showbusiness. To mark the occasion, Regine will stage a concert simply titled 20.

By some coincidence, October 11 is also the same date “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” was shown. “Till I Met You” is a must-see love story you cannot afford to miss.

Songbird and Bad Boy reunited

By : Johanna Sampan

The Manila Times

3 October 2006 8:28 AM

Five years after their first film, Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and the Bad Boy of Philippine cinema Robin Padilla are back together in another romantic movie. This time around, however, Till I Met You, in cinemas on October 11, confronted the award-winning chanteuse and the action star with tougher acting sequences. Surprisingly, shooting had been a breeze, for Robin and Regine’s friendship had blossomed on the set. In this interview, the two share more about their lives, loves and acting experiences.

How is your working relationship now than when you did your first movie?

Regine Velasquez: We’re much closer now unlike before when we did Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw. I’m comfortable with him now. Every time the taping ends we’re always together chatting. I really had a great time working with him again.

Robin Padilla: We’re very happy when we are in and out of the set. Like she said, were always together and talking about our lives.

How can you compare the tandem that you have now than before?

RP: I had a hard time in the first movie because Regine was a snob back then. After taping, she would just disappear. Now, I can say that I know her much better. Every second of every minute of every hour we’re enjoying and laughing together.

RV: Same thing with me. In Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw there’s this shyness and awkwardness. He thought I was suplada (snob). Now I’m comfy with him. I shared many things to him. We got to know each other.

How do you compare the experience of doing a romantic film from an action movie?
RP: There’s a different rush when doing an action movie. In romantic movies, emotions are really needed. It’s fulfilling when you see the whole movie after doing it.

How different is Till I Met You from the other romantic movies that you did?

RP: The story is good. The location is also good. I’m with Eddie Garcia and the element and twists of the story are really interesting. It’s easy to do love story than action movies.

How is it working with direct Mark?

RP: He’s very professional and has many ideas. I want to work with him also in an action movie.
Was there a point that you almost fell for Regine?

RP: Yes! But I don’t think she wants someone (my type). When we talked about marriage, Regine wants to be the only one in her husband’s life. In Muslim tradition, we can marry more than one.

And why is that?

RV: Of course, who wouldn’t want it? I can’t go through a lot of pain. If I can prevent it, why not? I believe there’s someone out there for me. Just for me.

You remained unattached to anyone for so long. How come?

RV: That’s what you know. Seriously, I’m happy. Yes, I’m committed and yes, I’m in love.

We’re four years already and I’m just keeping it. One day, I will be happy to announce who the guy is.

And when will that be?

RV: After 10 years…

How does this special person make you happy?

RV: He balances everything for me. This person who I am with right now makes me happy. Yes, in a relationship there are sunny and rainy days and we all learn from that experience. It’s really nice to have somebody to share whatever success you have.

Why haven’t you introduced him to the public yet?

RV: Because of the rumors, I want to spare him from that. He is not used to it and I want privacy.

Is he Ogie Alcasid?

RV: Ogie is a good friend and he respects me but no, it’s not Ogie.

Regine just said that she’s already committed. What can you say about it?

RP: I’m happy for her. If she’s happy then I’m happy for her.

BF, figment of Regine’s imagination?

by : Mario E. Bautista
Journal Online

AT the presscon for ‘Till I Met You,’ a talkative Regine Velasquez was game and willing to answer all questions asked of her, including about her personal life. She admitted she’s no longer a virgin and that she has a secret boyfriend for four years.

Of course, she won’t reveal the guy’s identity, and this makes the writers present suspect that she’s just making him up to deflect from the rumor linking her to Ogie Alcasid. As one writer remarked: “Buti’t sobrang martir sa bait ang BF niya at pumayag na itago siya for four years. Baka naman figment of the imagination lang ‘yan.”

“I’m just really good at keeping a secret,” Regine adds. “Gusto ko kasi, sa akin na lang muna ito. I’m sure naman you’d understand me. One day, I’ll definitely reveal who the guy is and I hope you respect na lang us muna. Sa ngayon, all I can say is that this person is the one who’s making me happy and he’s making my life so colorful. Masarap naman talaga to have somebody to share whatever success you have and to share your life with, di ba? Basta, hindi na virgin ang lola n’yo. May experience na. Hanggang dito pa lang ang kaya kong sabihin ngayon. We’re very discreet and the little privacy that I have, I wanna treasure muna, okay?”

As of now, she’s busy promoting her movie, “Till I Met You”, to be shown on October 11, and her 20th anniversary concert, “Twenty”, at the Araneta Coliseum on October 13 & 14, with the Manila Symphony Orchestra II conducted by Arturo Molina. Her concert is sponsored by Wyeth’s Promil and her special guests are pro-gifted musicians Joseph Valdes (son of Luchi Cruz-Valdes), Jacob Sarreal, Christian Tan and Paulina and Pocholo Gutierrez. Together, they have recorded the commemorative song about nurturing the gift each child has, “The Gift Inside of You”, composed by Raul Mitra who’s the concert’s musical director.

“The concert is very special,” says Regine. “For the set, we’ll have a Roman coliseum built inside the big dome, with the center stage holding a grand staircase that leads to the upper box gallery. To highlight my love affair with the movies, I’ll sing a medley of hit movie themes with film clips from my films. I’m also co-directing this with my manager of 13 years, Ronnie Henares. I’ll be doing the duets I did with Jomari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs and Paul Anka.”

Tickets to the once-in-a-lifetime show are available at all SM branches or Aria Productions at 926-7868.

‘Miss Saigon’ inisnab ni Regine

by : Gerry Ocampo

Journal Online

KUNG ang ibang Pinay singers ay atat na atat mapasama sa Miss Saigon, ibahin n’yo si Regine Velasquez, na kahit anong pilit ng agent dito sa ’Pinas na mag-audition sa Saigon, ’di interesado.

Pero dahil sa pagpupumilit ng manager, pinagbigyan din ng Songbird ang kahilingan ng agent na marinig ang boses sa isang pagtatagpo sa Manila Hotel.

Pasado ang boses ni Regine sa Saigon agent, pero ayaw pa ring gawin ni Regine ang papel na nagpasikat kay Lea Salonga sa abroad.

“Hindi ko talaga forte ang forte ni Lea. Pinadalhan nga nila ako ng kopya ng tape ng Miss Saigon para makita ko raw kung ano ang gagawin.

“Naka-underwear lang at naka-T-shirt ng GI habang nakayakap sa partner na Kano,” pahayag ni Regine sa presscon ng Till I Met You kamakailan.

“Sabi ko, ayaw ko. Hindi ko forte ang role. Sa iba na lang nila ipagkatiwala, kuntento na ako sa ginagawa ko ngayon. ’Di ko na kailangang lumabas sa Miss Saigon,” dagdag pa ng Songbird.

Going back sa Till I Met You movie nila ni Robin Padilla sa GMA Films, inamin ni Regine na ngayon pa lang niya nakikilala nang husto ang action star.

Nu’ng ginagawa raw nila ang naunang pelikulang Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, pagkatapos ng eksena, bigla na lang siyang nawawala dahil nahihiya.

Sa Till I Met You lang niya nakilala nang husto kung sino talaga si Robin. Kung pagbabasehan ang sweetness ng dalawa, walang dudang may relasyon na nga sila.

Pero itinanggi ito ni Regine, although handang maghintay si Robin sa matagalang panliligaw sa leading lady.

Regine on Ogie and Robin

Rey Pumaloy

Abante

Sa halip na si Robin Padilla ang pag-usapan, si Ogie Alcasid pa rin ang naging bida sa interview ng entertainment writers sa presscon ng Till I Met U ng GMA Films at Viva Films.

Ewan ko ba, hanggang ngayon kasi ay ayaw pa ring mamatay-matay ang tsismis kina Ogie at Regine.

Sabi nga ng ibang manunulat, ayaw pa kasing umamin, kung may aaminin, para matapos na ang lahat.

Anyway, inamin ni Regine na pinigil niya ang pag-iyak sa SOP, dahil sa ginawang pagtatanggol sa kanya ni Ogie.

"One thing na natuwa ako nung ipinagtanggol niya ako. Nag-apologize siya sa akin, at sa family ko.

"Pinipigilan kong umiyak para walang masabi ang ibang tao. Kasi naman, nakaka-touch ‘yung ginawa niya sa akin.

"Close talaga kami ni Ogie. Nag-uusap kami sa phone kapag may problema kami. Palagi kaming magkasama sa trabaho. Nagtayo pa kami ng record label para tulungan ang mga bagong artist.

"Pero, nabibigyan ng kulay ‘yung mga ginagawa naming `yon. Ayoko sanang maapektuhan, pero pag nadadamay na kasi ang ibang tao. Nasasaktan na ako," seryosong sabi ni Regine.

Aminado si Regine, nahihiya siya kay Robin dahil ang mga tsismis sa kanila ni Ogie ang mas lumulutang ngayon.

"Nahihiya ako kay Robin, kasi nung lumabas ‘yung tsismis sa amin ni Ogie, gumagawa kami ng movie ni Robin. Siya ang leading man ko, siya ang kasama ko sa pelikula, pero si Ogie ang madalas na tinatanong sa akin.

"Seloso si Robin! Ayaw niya nang ganyan. Pero nagpapasalamat ako, kasi naiintindihan niya ang sitwasyon ko.

"Robin is very sweet. He’s very nice. Nung time na matindi ‘yung tsismis sa amin ni Ogie, nakikita niya sa mukha ko na affected ako, at gumagawa siya ng paraan para maging masaya ako o makalimutan ko `yon.

"I’m trying not to be affected, pero magaling si Robin na bumasa ng mukha ng tao.

"Lalapit ‘yan sa akin, magtatanong. Sabi niya, what’s wrong? Parang iba ka ngayon?
"Hindi ako nagsasalita. Ang gagawin lang niya, patatawanin lang niya ako nang patatawanin hanggang sa gumaan na ang loob ko," kuwento pa ni Regine.

Tanong pa rin ng entertainment press kay Regine, gmawa ba siya ng paraan na makausap noon ang misis ni Ogie na si Michelle van Eimeren na nasa Australia?

"Nahihiya ako kay Ogie. Nahihiya ako kay Michelle. Atsaka, wala rin naman ako sa posisyon na kausapin siya.

"Ini-explain ko naman kay Ogie ang lahat. Sabi niya, don’t worry about it.

"Hindi ko naman responsibilidad na kausapin si Michelle. You know what I mean. Mas na kay Ogie ang responsibilidad," tugon ni Regine.

Alam na alam ni Regine na hangga’t magkasama sila ni Ogie ay hindi mawawala ang tsismis sa kanilang dalawa.

Hindi uso ang kasal kay Regine

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.

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.

'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.

Robin & Regine: Will history repeat itself?

By Mario E. Bautista

Philstar

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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.