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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Jewel Mische says Paulo Avelino almost became her boyfriend during 'StarStruck' days
Jewel Mische revealed that Paulo Avelino almost became her boyfriend back in the day. On Wednesday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Jewel was asked who had courted her during her "StarStruck" days. "Medyo ilan-ilan sa kanila 'yung nag-show ng interest, pero 'yung seryoso talaga was Paulo Avelino. Naging kami rin 'yung naging close. Siya talaga 'yung tagapagtanggol ko that time. Siya 'yung talagang naka-close ko," she said. However, Jewel and Paulo did not become an official couple. "Naging magka-love team kami sa ibang mga shows. Pero 'yung official, hindi. Hindi kami naging [together]," she said. During the "Fast Talk" segment, Jewel was also asked to name an actor who almost became her boyfriend. "Paulo Avelino," she answered. Jewel and Paulo were part of the fourth season of "StarStruck," where Jewel won and was named Ultimate Sweetheart. Jewel now has a family with Alex Kurzer. They have three daughters: Aislah Rose, Emrie Jade, and Yzbel Quinn. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ruffa Gutierrez on daughters' bonding moment with dad Yilmaz Bektas: 'This makes me happy'
Ruffa Gutierrez is nothing but a happy mom as her daughters Lorin and Venice spend some time with their dad, Yilmaz Bektas, in Turkiye. On Facebook, the "Beauty Empire" star shared a lovely photo of her kids with their dad and half sister Ilknaz taken from one of their bonding moments. "This makes me happy. Yilmaz is spending quality time this summer with his three daughters—Ate Ilknaz, Lorin, and Venice—in beautiful Bodrum, Türkiye," Ruffa wrote. Earlier this month, Lorin and Venice flew to Türkiye to reunite with their father and spend the summer holiday with him and his family. After separating in 2007, Ruffa and Yilmaz were granted an annulment. Ruffa has since been a single mom to her daughters. She previously said in a "Fast Talk" interview that she hopes to meet her ex-husband again. In 2022, Lorin and Venice also reunited with their father in Istanbul after 15 years of separation. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Kylie Padilla turns emotional as she shares current outlook on love
Kylie Padilla became emotional as she shared a deeply personal and emotional insight into her current perspective on love, revealing a new approach centered on divine inspiration. In 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' Friday, the Sparkle star candidly expressed her journey and her desire not to be defined by past traumas. 'I'm trying something new kasi marami akong—ako, 'di ko na-survive 'yung gano'ng nangyari sa 'kin. Alam niyo naman lahat 'yon. So I'm trying something new where I'm trying to understand how God would love,' she said. Kylie's current outlook is influenced by a divine approach, where she seeks to comprehend and emulate God's love. 'If God can love me and forgive me and come from a place na hindi nauubos, baka kaya ko rin. Lagi akong nagdadasal na teach me how I can love the way you do kasi I don't wanna be shaped by the bad things that traumatized me or that hurt me,' she said. The actress's motivation extends to her children, as she wishes for them to witness resilience and love despite adversity. 'I want my kids to see that no matter what happened to you, you still should come from a place of love. So 'yun 'yung outlook ko with love right now. Kasi for a time din naging bitter din ako, 'di ba? So the only way I feel I can be healed is higher being na,' she said. Kylie has two sons, Alas and Axl, with Aljur Abrenica. Kylie and Aljur parted ways in 2021. Aljur later admitted that he cheated on Kylie. Following the separation, Kylie and the boys moved into their new home. In September 2023, Kylie shared that she does not hold them back from seeing their dad and that she does not want to put him in a negative light. During Kylie's guesting in "Fast Talk" on Friday with "My Father's Wife" co-star Kazel Kinouchi, the two actresses admitted that they are both taken, but did not share details about their partners. Kylie and Kazel will star in "My Father's Wife" with Gabby Concepcion, Jak Roberto, and more. It will premiere on GMA Afternoon Prime on June 23. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Freddie Aguilar died of multiple organ failure, says former partner Josephine Quiepo
Freddie Aguilar passed away due to multiple organ failure. He was 72 years old. This was confirmed by his former partner, Josephine Quiepo, to "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," as announced by Abunda on Tuesday. Aguilar and Quiepo had children together, including singer Maegan Aguilar. "Pumanaw na po ang OPM icon na si Freddie Aguilar sa edad na 72. Kinumpirma po ito sa amin ng kaniyang ex-partner at ina ni Maegan Aguilar na si Josephine. Ayon kay Josie, binawian ng buhay kagabi si Ka Freddie sa Philippine Heart Center dahil sa multiple organ failure," said Abunda. Earlier, Atty. George Briones, the general counsel of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, confirmed Aguilar's passing to GMA News Online. Aguilar formerly served as the national executive vice president of PFP. Aguilar's wife, Jovie Albao, had previously shared updates online while in the Philippine Heart Center and also thanked those who checked in on her and her husband's condition. The Filipino singer and songwriter is survived by Jovie, and his four children from his previous marriage: Maegan, Jonan, Isabella, and Jeriko. Considered as one of the pillars and icons of OPM, Aguilar is best known for his hit song 'Anak' which became an international hit and was translated into multiple languages. His other songs include 'Bulag, Pipi At Bingi,' "Mindanao," "Katarungan," and 'Magdalena,' among many others. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weigh in on state of Philippine film industry
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weighed in on the current state of local cinema, highlighting significant challenges alongside new opportunities presented by the digital era. In Friday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Dingdong acknowledged that while these challenges are present, they are not unlike those faced by developed countries. 'Sa kabila ng challenges, naniniwala ako na marami ring mga opportunities,' he said. The Kapuso Primetime King specifically pointed to the advent of the digital age and digital era, where everything is online, as a transformative factor. 'Suddenly we become global actors and actresses. 'Yung mga kuwento natin, naikukuwento na natin sa ibang bansa na hindi natin nagagawa dati,' he said. Charo continued, saying that the industry is 'very challenged.' ''Yun na nga, with the shift to the digital platform, even the theatrical screens, 'no? The malls now are cutting back on the number of theaters. Admission prices have gone up. We're one of the most heavily taxed industry,' she said. Charo hoped that the government will recognize the entertainment industry as a 'real industry.' 'We're not here just to entertain people, you know? We're here to make a living and to make a statement for the great artists, the great Filipino artists, 'di ba? Kasi magagaling ang creatives natin, ang mga artista natin, and I think we deserve that recognition from government,' she said. She expressed happiness that industry leaders such as the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Film Academy of the Philippines, and Dingdong, in his capacity as president of Aktor PH (League of Filipino Actors), are active and deeply immersed in the current conditions. 'And with small steps naman, maraming na-a-address. But we really have to get together as an industry. We have to unite. We have to be one. We have to continue to support each other,' she said. Dingdong and Charo recently visited Bahay ni Kuya as the latest house guests in "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." While inside, they hosted a game show and also gave the "PBB" housemates some words of wisdom. Dingdong and Charo are starring in the upcoming film, 'Only We Know,' which was presented to them seven years ago. The film also marks Charo's first time doing a romance film. 'Sabi ko nga kay Dong in some of our conversations, 'This is also a risk, but maybe more of a risk for you.' Kaya tinanong ko siya, 'Sigurado ka? Gagawin mo talaga 'to?'' Charo said. She also clarified that they are not a love team. 'We're two professionals who got together and we breathed life into this beautiful narrative. I'm proud to say that we were able to create a love team in Betty and Ryan,' she said. 'Only We Know' premieres in cinemas on June 11. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
