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CFP |iBgy hBtruceBCheeadleg, Thie nChsange AConfterencHe, in oLe mBourgeet, , 'No Time To Waste' Canadian Press, posted 11/30/2015 France. PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Europe to tell the Trudeau focused on his own backyard. world that the fight against climate change starts at home. "Indigenous peoples have known for thousands of years how to care for our Trudeau wrapped up a week-long run planet," he said. "The rest of us have a of European summitry — his second in lot to learn. And no time to waste." less than 30 days since being sworn into office — with an address to the Trudeau said national governments leaders' plenary on the opening day of like his own also have a lot they can a UN-sponsored climate conference. learn from cities, and from the provincial premiers who've French President Francois Hollande, accompanied him to these talks. the host of the 21st climate conference, and other leaders painted "Indigenous peoples have known for the climate battle in existential terms thousands of years how to care for our for humankind, explicitly linking planet. The rest of us have a lot to security issues and global warming in learn." this terror-scarred city. More than 150 countries are Prime Minister Justin Trudeau represented at the conference, known addresses world leaders at the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses world leaders at the COP21, United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Le Bourget, France. (Photo: Michel Euler/AP) COP21, United Nations Climate See page 3 Climate change Panday Tinig marks its 30th annivrsary and

Tlhae Puandnay cTinihg CihnoralgEnseomblfe iFotr sthe in3vocratidon, thCe PaD nday Tinig celebrated its 30th anniversary year singers sung a “Song of Thanks” to through a dinner-dance gala on the tune of Planting Rice. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the There were one-hundred and thirty Crowley Arts Center, 5325 Crowley (130) attendees for Panday Tinig’s Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 30th anniversary gala. As the evening The event was doubly significant as dinner progressed, Edith Fedalizo, the the Panday Tinig launched its third Coordinator for the Ensemble, talked compact disc (CD) titled ‘Hiwaga Ng to and interviewed some of the Pag-ibig/Mystery of Love/Mystère de guests, who at one point in Panday’s l’amour’. history, had contributed to its 30-year evolution. Fedalizo used the The Gala evening‘s program started at microphone through the course of the 7:30 p.m. with the singing of the interviews so everyone heard the national anthems of the dynamics of the conversations. and Canada, led by the Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble. This was followed In attendance were Ministers and Pan day Tinig's Music Director, Paul Imperial (left) and Pianist/coordinator Edith Fedalizo (right) with by Panday’s choral rendition of Rosas Ministers and Consuls Porfirio Mayo and Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo, Philippine Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario, Pandan and Plaisir d’amour, two See Page 3 Panday Tinig at the dinner-dance gala marking the 30th anniversary of the Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble, at the songs from the Ensemble’s third CD. Crowley Arts center, Montreal, November 14, 2015. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Happy Holidays Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon Thank you for your support December 2015 2 The North American Filipino Star In any case, it appears certain Poe Duterte to run knowing that the mayor would be disqualified unless the poses a threat to a Roxas victory? Supreme Court decides to overturn the Comelec ruling and upholds Poe’s I’m not a lawyer but I doubt if the Opinion Ed. candidacy. With three SC justices Supreme Court would entertain an having shown their opinion in the 5-4 appeal by Duterte on a question of voting in the Senate Electoral Tribunal technicality, and not on legality. An alternative choice in in a case seeking to void Poe’s election Perhaps, they can base their appeal on in the 2013 senatorial elections for the abuse of authority by the Comelec, but A2n a0ltern1ativ6e c hoiicfe .in. 2. 016, if… division, Commissioner Christian Lim, December 14, 2015 | Opinion abstaining from the en banc deliberation because of his ties with ON DISTANT SHORE one of the petitioners, lawyer Estrella By Val G. Abelgas Elempario, the pending decision could even be unanimous (6-0) with Bautista Presidentiables-2016.2As we are siding with the five other writing this, the Commission on commissioners from the two divisions Elections, sitting en banc, had just who all voted to disqualify Poe. The five deferred its decision on the are Commissioners Al Parreno, Arthur disqualification case against Lim and Sheriff Abas from the second presidential candidate Sen. Grace Poe. division and Luie Guia and Rowena The six poll commissioners, including Guanzon from the first division. Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista, were expected to deliberate again and It’s highly doubtful that the five would make a decision the next day, Tuesday. suddenly change their minds a few Grace Oie, Rodrigo Duterte, Jejomar Binay, and Mar Roxas, 2016 candidates for days later, and even if Chairman president. We really can’t understand why the Bautista bucked the odds and voted in same reasons – her lack of citizenship that is also farfetched. commissioners had to defer its favor of Poe, it would still be a 5-1 and residency – we more or less have decision another day when it’s obvious decision that would effectively void an inkling of how the tribunal would In any case, the possible that they would simply uphold the Poe’s COC and remove her name from decide. disqualification of the two frontrunners earlier decisions by the poll body’s the official ballot. in a presidential election is First Division (2-1) and Second Division As to the case of Davao city Mayor unprecedented in Philippine history. (3-0) to cancel Poe’s Certificate of They could have just went ahead with Rodrigo Duterte, who had filed his Candidacy for failure to meet the the obvious and given Poe time to COC as substitute for party mate There are even speculations that the requirements for presidential immediately file her appeal before the Martin Dino, who for some reason, third leading candidate based on the candidates on citizenship and 10-year Supreme Court on Monday. But that wrote that he was running for Pasay latest surveys, Vice President Jejomar residency. could have given the high tribunal time mayor on a COC form for presidential Binay, might even be found guilty of to issue a temporary restraining order candidates, the mayor’s supporters corruption charges and, therefore, The First Division ruled on a petition by on the submission of the final roster of can only hope that the commissioners disqualified before the official start of lawyer Estrella Elempario on Poe’s candidates for the ballot, whose would overlook the mistake and allow the campaign in February or shortly alleged lack of residency while the deadline was on Tuesday. Duterte to run. before the elections in May. second division ruled on petitions filed by University of the East College of By his action alone of deferring the Knowing that all the seven If this happens, Aquino’s candidate Law Dean Amado Valdez, former Sen. decision, we could easily ascertain that commissioners, including abstainer Roxas could win by default. This is Kit Tatad and De La Salle University Bautista would go along with the five Arthur Lim, were appointed by even more unprecedented, and even professor Antonio Contreras commissioners in disqualifying Poe. As President Aquino, who is openly more unacceptable to the people. This questioning Poe’s citizenship. they would say, what did you expect, campaigning for Liberal Party can only happen if Aquino is so feathers? candidate Mar Roxas, do we expect With the lone dissenter in the first any of the six sitting en banc to allow See page 4 An alternative choice

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Dr. Gene Santander Dr. John Calder December 2015 3 The North American Filipino Star Commonwealth summit. Commission, Israel's Prime Minister Since the inception of the From page 1 Climate change Benjamin Netanyahu — where he Panday Tinig in 1985, Edith Fedalizo obama philippines apec accepted an invitation to visit Israel — has served as its Coordinator and as COP21, and more than 180 pianist. At the November 14th gala, jurisdictions made emissions-cutting and a brief address to an event hosted U.S. President Barack Obama called by the World Bank. Fedalizo received a medallion, for her pledges in advance of two weeks of the summit "an act of defiance" when dedication, commitment, service, and final negotiations that formally began addressing the delegates. (Photo: loyalty to the Panday Tinig Choral Monday. Trudeau announced in Malta that Susan Walsh/AP) Canada will contribute $2.65 billion Ensemble for thirty years. Cutting of the 30-year Hollande, whose national capital was over five years to a climate adaptation Trudeau said security and climate and mitigation fund, and on Monday anniversary cake followed, as well as stricken earlier this month by its change have figured in every photos opps. As the guests danced for second deadly terror attack in 2015, he added a pledge of $300 million to conversation he's had with other world clean technology innovation as part of the rest of the night, desserts as well as portrayed the task of climate leaders, whether at the G20 in Turkey, arrozcaldo were served at the foyer by negotiators in vividly dire terms. a 20-country project headlined by the Asia-Pacific leaders summit in Hollande, Obama and Microsoft Vicky Laya. Mary Dufresne was the Manila, or last week in Malta — but founder Bill Gates. evening’s CD vendor. "I'm not choosing between the fight added, "I don't see a direct link there." Part of the proceeds from against terror and the fight against Canada also made a $30-million Panday’s CD sales will be donated to global climate change," he said in his At a news conference Monday on the the Gazette Christmas fund to help the opening address after delegates contribution towards a $250-million conference site, Trudeau said the fund to help the world's poorest needy people of Montreal this coming observed a moment of silence for three-month election campaign this Holiday Season. If you haven’t terrorism victims in France, Lebanon, countries adapt to immediate climate fall that propelled his Liberals to power threats.. purchased Panday’s CD yet, you may Iraq, Tunisia and Mali. showed him that Canadians are ready call at 514-262-2478 or email at to pitch in on fighting climate change. [email protected]. Salamat. "Because we must leave our children Thank you. Merci. more than a planet free of terrorism.... "But they want to know that what From Page 1 Panday Tinig We must leave them a viable planet." they're doing fits into a bigger picture," Consuls Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo said Trudeau. "Because there is no Hollande said climate disruption and Porfirio Mayo, representing the point in bending over backwards if Philippine Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario, spawns conflict as clouds bring your neighbour or your government is storms. Canada. They were presented last by not also doing its part to ensure that Edith Fedalizo during the interviews, we all have the maximum impact leading the way for Paul Imperial, "Essentially what is at stake with this together." climate conference is peace," said the Panday Tinig Music Director, to French president. introduce Minister and Consul Flerida Trudeau, who has acknowledged that Ann Camille P. Mayo, the guest past governments — including speaker for the evening. The conference site, a sprawling Liberals — have failed to meet airfield outside Paris, was a To end the evening’s emission-cutting targets, said there program, Panday Ting loyalty awards remarkable scene. More than one "can be no laggards." hundred country leaders and several were given to longtime members of the Ensemble. Recipients included: thousand official delegates and "Every single one of us can and should journalists converged in the City of (1) Gelyn Gao-ay, 15-year member; (2) be much more conscious of the ways Magnolia Camat, 15-year member; (3) Lights just three weeks after terrorists we can act to reduce our carbon Jessie Pascual, 16-year member. Awardees: Loyalty Awardees, l to r: Gelyn Gao-ay, killed 130 people in seven co- footprint." ordinated attacks on Nov. 13. Domingo Lorica Jr., 10-year member, 15-year member; Jessie Pascual, 16-year member; could not make it in person for the Magnolia Camat, 15-year member; Editha Fedalizo, Before returning to Ottawa on Monday evening’s loyalty awards presentation. 30-year member; Paul Imperial, Panday Tinig U.S. President Barack Obama called night, and this week's return of a new Music Director. the gathering "an act of defiance." Parliament, the prime minister met with the premiers of B.C., Alberta, "What greater rejection of those who Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec in would tear down our world than one last display of the group effort marshalling our best efforts to save it," Canada intends to make on climate he told the morning plenary. change.

Trudeau had been asked last week It was the last of Trudeau's frenetic about the nexus of climate and terror networking, which included sitting after UN secretary general Ban Ki- down with the presidents of the Moon raised the link at a news European Union and European conference in Malta during a

www.filipinostar.org December 2015 4 The North American Filipino Star Here is where the supporters of Poe, From page 2 An alternative Duterte and perhaps Binay can vent In 2014, the Philippines was the largest desperate to make Roxas win and their anger on the disqualification of Advertise in the source country of new migrants into avoid incarceration for his role in the their candidates. They can always vote Canada. Almost 700,000 people of North American Disbursement Acceleration Program, for Santiago, who is one of the most Filipino descent now call Canada their Filipino Star and which has been declared illegal by the qualified among the weak pool of home. Tagalog is the fastest growing presidential candidates in 2016. MMTV to put your Supreme Court. language, and now comprise the third largest visible minority in the business in the They just have to choose intelligently But I don’t think even the arrogant from among the strong pool of vice country. END public’s eye. Aquino would do such a reckless thing. presidential candidates who can take Call 514-485-7861 He’ll probably let Binay run and let his over the functions of the president in party’s black ops to just pounce on case, heaven forbid, Santiago is Binay with more corruption allegations, incapacitated. There is a wide field of and if Roxas remains lagging behind in highly qualified candidates for vice surveys, maybe he can make behind- president to choose from – Santiago’s the-scene deals with Binay through her running mate Sen. Ferdinand Binay-friendly sisters. They had done “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Roxas’ that against Roxas in the 2010 vice running mate Rep. Leni Robredo, presidential contest, why can’t they do Binay’s running mate Sen. Gringo it again next year? Honasan, Duterte’s running mate Sen. Alan Cayetano and independent But wait, even if the three frontrunners candidate Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV. are eliminated, there is still the feisty Miriam Defensor Santiago to reckon It’s not really a hopeless situation. with. Surely, they can’t disqualify Voters need not choose between the Santiago so they’d probably zero in on devil and deep blue sea, after all. That the fact that the lady senator is very ill is, again, assuming that the 2016 and may not be able to discharge the presidential elections would be a clean duties and responsibilities of the one. Officials of Jollibee USA call on Ambassador Garcia. Mmes. Maribeth D. dela Cruz, president if she is elected. Vice President and General Manager of Jollibee USA, Mackey Dimaculangan, ([email protected]) Operations Director, and Carol Rodriguez, Marketing Head for Jollibee, Red Ribbon, and Chowking, present Ambassador Garcia and Consul General Eric Tamayo with the iconic mascot. The life-size figure of Jollibee is expected to welcome Canadians at Jollibee stores opening across the country.x

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CCFAQ inducts new sets of off icerBs y W. G. Quiambao

About 200 people attended Housefather, newly-elected MP for organizations visibility within the the induction of the new sets of The directors are: James de Mount Royal and Councillor Marvin community of greater Montreal. officers of the Council of Canadian- la Paz, Rose de la Paz, Erlinda Rotrand and leaders of the Danzil, former Pangasinan Filipino Associations of Quebec at Buluag, Clarita Palma, Estella community that included Corazon president, promised that the CCFAQ 6767 des Neiges on November 27 Tablas, Vangie Visario, Felix de Aberin, Lily Ramos and Lito Manuel. will be busier serving the community. Following is the list of new Luna, Marilyn de Luna, Remigio A surprise Award of Appreciation set of officers: Villamor, Cherry Palmos, Lorenza was presented to Wilfred G. Gerry Danzil - President Tolentino Warlie Basbacio, Linda Quiambao by CCFAQ for his Advertise in the North Dario Boco - Vice President Agcaoli, Salvador Cabugao, personal involvement and support of American Filipino Star Doris Tabo-oy - Treasurer Alexandrina Ablog. the goals and aspirations of the Call 514-485-7861 Mary Grace Aggaba - Secretary In attendance were Anthony association thereby enhancing the

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The the master tape, we combined the "Granted we never saw each son James Yap Jr., popularly known as most special, the most emotional, the original photo production, added a other again as 'lovers' although we're Bimby. most revealing of the sequences montage of party shots and followed the classic ill-fated textbook example, Aquino is one of the stars of were the personal interviews from that with the edited personal and we never had 'closure' – but I can the upcoming 2015 Film those who served him. interview. The length of the final always look back on the memory and Festival entry, "All You Need Is Pag- That's the way it is with version was just under an hour. The smile. And sometimes shed a happy Ibig." Directed by , personal interviews. Stories come family trusted our judgement on the tear." the film also stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian out that were half-forgotten. Those editing and didn't want to see the "There was a bracelet with a Veneracion, , , and are stories that would have been lost video until it was completed. heart, and a card that said (I’m sorry .  forever if they had not been Everyone loved the portion recorded. Videotaped interviews shown at the party. Brothers and www.filipinostar.org December 2015 The North American Filipino Star 9 10 -lb. turkey, giblets and neck removed cook covered according to package 1/4 cup port wine directions, adding rapini during the last 5 1/4 cup water minutes of cook time. 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour Stir in chicken and serve garnished, if Phiippine Cuisine 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or whipping cream desired, with toasted chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS and grated Parmesan cheese. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 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WARAYNON, a young organization, during their recent get together party, extend KAMAYAN at Cesar Manuel’s new restaurant, Pinoy Pansitan on Victoria Avenue, on their best wishes of the holiday season. the occasion of Mario Rimbao’s appreciation party held recently.

Gilmore Faculty in attendance: Zenaida Kharroubi (center in blue) Director, Gilmore College is flanked by instructors (l-r) Amy Manon-og, Sophie Toledo and Terry Sharing the anniversary cake: Edith Fedalizo is joined in singing Happy Birthday by (front, l-r) White. Carmela Raquepo, Peter Apelo, Minerva Barriga, Erlinda Gascon and at the back, Edison Taguba and Anita Lo, partly shown.

Group picture: The Panday Tinig Choral Ensemble members, past and present.

MMTV CREW visited Pinoy Radio in Toronto, December 12, 2015. Photo shows from left: Zenaida Kharroubi, MMTV Executive Producer, Michael Davantes and Tenne Rose Dayandante, MMTV anchors, Nestor Von Canton, TV Pinoy Station Manager,, and Derwin Collantes, MMTV Business Segment Host. Thank you, Von, for your hospitality. www.filipinostar.org December 2015 The North American Filipino Star 11

www.filipinostar.org December 2015 12 The North American Filipino Star ng Knights of Rizal. Hindi ito ikinatuwa ni Bert Abiera, James at ibang ANG AWARD OF APPRECIATIO NA miembro ng Knights of Rizal. Para sa IBINIGAY SA AKIN NI JAMES Tagalog Seksyon katahimikan ng samahan, sa kabila ng ginawa ni Rey, wala siyang narinig kay Noong Nov. 27, sa induction Bert at James at walang nagpunta sa ng mga bagong opisyal ng Council of midya at nag-post sa facebook na Canadian-Filipino Associations of tulad ng ginawa ni Espie. Quebec, nagulat ako nang sabihin ni i At wala si Espie sa meeting James de la Paz na huwag muna Op nyon/Komentaryo kaya saan niya nakuha ang balitang akong aalis dahil dahil may ibibigay i i i kumampi si Buddy Cabugao kay Rey siyang Award of Appreciation. Iyon ni W ll e Qu ambao na nagsasabing hindi tama ang ang talagang suprise. paggawa ni James ng interim board. Naalaala ko nang bigyan ako Ang sabi ni Grace Aggabao, ni James na Award of Appreciation kasalukuyang sekretarya ng CCFAQ, noong una kaming magkasama sa KULANG SA KOMUNIKASYON ANG kaguluhan ay ang kakulangan sa wala iyon sa minutes na naka-taped. Federation of Filipino-Canadian OTTAWA AT FAMAS komunikasyon ng Ottawa at FAMAS. Dahil din sa nangyari, may Associations of Quebec noong 1998. Matagal ko nang sinabi sa Ottawa na nagsabi na si Espie rin pala ang Presidente siya at PRO ako. Bukod sa Tumawag sa akin noong isang kung may mahahalagang dahilan kaya nag-break away ang pagiging PRO ko, ako rin ang buwan si Cora Aberin, presidente ng announcement o patalastas, gamitin Kababaihang Rizal na isang sorority gumaganap na sekretaryo, grant FAMAS, dahil inilipat ng Ottawa ang ang midya. Dahil gustong naman. Nagkaroon tuloy ng Ladies of coordinator, liason officer at marami consular services sa St. Kevin Church makapaglingkod ang Ottawa at Rizal. Ang huling ginawa ni Espie na pang posisyon na hindi magampanan hall. Sabi ko sa kaniya, matagal nang FAMAS sa mga Pilipino dito, nag-usap nagpapatunay kung ano ang ugali ng mga kasama ko. Ginagawa ko iyon isyu ang paglilipat ng consular sana sila nang mahusay para hindi niya ay nang pagsabihan ang isang dahil sa kaibigan ko si James. Sa una services sa ibat’ ibang lugar. Panahon nagkaroon ng malaki at kontrobersyal gurong matagal na at respetadong naming event, debutante ball, sabi pa yata ni Ambassador Leslie Gatan. na isyu. miembro sa komunidad ng, “Ang niya, “Maiiyak ka sa award na ibibigay Ang dahilan naman ngayon ng At kabilin-bilinan din sa akin ni pagsali mo sa Ladies of Rizal ay one ko sa iyo.” Ottawa? Maliit ang FAMAS center. Cora, linawin ko na hindi siya galit sa step backward.” Ang narinig kong Sa gabi ng award, halos Matagal nang ginanagawa ng Ottawa Ottawa tulad ng nalathala sa isang komento ng pinagsabihan niya, “Sino maiyak nga ako hindi sa tuwa kundi sa ang consular services sa center pero diaryo. Upset lamang siya sa nangyari. ba si Espie? Papasok pa lamang siya, pagkabigo. Isinabay ni James ang bakit ngayon lamang nagging isyu Iba raw ang upset sa galit. papauwi na ako.” pagbibigay ng awards sa ilang tao na ang kaliitan nito? Nagmamagandang May nagsabi din na bago pa lamang si nakatulong sa kaniya sa ibang loob na ipagamit ng FAMAS ang MAY LAMAT NA ANG SAMAHAN NG MGA Espie sa komunidad, sumalipawpaw pagkakataon. Nawala ang “moment” center dahil ito ang itinuturing na KASAPI NG KNIGHTS OF RIZAl na siya (tumaas ang lipad). ko nang gabing iyon. Halos ibato ko tahanan ng mga Pilipino sa Montreal Sa halip na payapain ni Espie ang award. at karatig na lugar. At malapit din ito Noong induction ng mga ang mga miembro ng Knights of Rizal, Pagkatapos nang halos metro. bagong opisyal ng Council of pinalaki niya pa raw ang sunog. Hindi tatlong taon na magkasama kami ni Sa aking palagay, ang Canadian-Filipino Associations of niya nakuha ang simpatiya ng mga James sa Federation, umalis na rin malaking dahilan kaya inilipat ang Quebec, nagulat sila nang mabasa tao. Napintasan pa siya. Siya mismo ako. Abala ako sa ibang bagay. Sa consular services sa St. Kevin hall ang pagpapa-interview ni Espie ang sumira sa pakiusap ng asawa na kabila nito, hanggang sa maging church ay may nagrereklamong Manaog sa isang diaryo at tawagin si huwag lumabas ang nangyari sa presidente siya ng Council of naniningil ng membership fee ang James de la Paz ng kung anu-ano meeting. Ano ang gusto niyang Canadian-Filipino Associations of FAMAS. Noon ko pa naririnig ito. At tulad ng diktador, parang diyos kung patunayan? Quebec, tumutulong pa rin ako sa noon ko pa sinabi kay Cora na kumilos at mataas pa sa batas. kaniya kahit hindi niya ako direktor. pagbilinan ang mga volunteer na Karamihan sa mga opisyal ng ANO NA ANG NANGYARI SA FAMAS TURN Ako pa rin ang nagpro-promote ng magi-ingat sa pagsasalita. Magging asosasyon ay opisyal din ng mga OVER? kaniyang mga asosasyon lalo na kung diplomatiko. Minsan, may nakarinig sa Knights of Rizal, isang brotherhood. may mga naninira. Kung isang volunteer na nagsabi sa isang Dating vice president ng CCFAQ si Noong Nov. 29, pinapunta ako Independence Day, April pa lamang, Pilipinong nagpunta sa FAMAS nang Rey Balansi (asawa ni Espie) at ni Cora Aberin, kasalukuyang pangulo tatawag na siya para tumulong ako sa magkaroon ng consular services, kasalukuyang area commander ng FAMAS 2015-2017, sa center dahil paghahanda ng programa tulad ng “Kailangan mag-member muna kayo.” naman ng Knights of Rizal. Ang isyu ni may turn over na ang Executive Board paga-anyaya ng mga performers lalo Kahit ako, magtatanong kung Espie ay ang ginawang interim board 2013-2015. Si Nida Quirapas ang na ng mga ethnic groups. Minsan, sa kailangan nga muna akong maging ni James bago nag-stepped down pangulo ng FAMAS noon at si Cora araw ng pagdiriwang sa park, member ng FAMAS bago bilang presidente ng CCFAQ. ang treasurer. Sinabi ko kay Cora na naranasan ko ang maligo sa ulan at mapaglingkuran ng Ottawa. Sana, Tulad ng ibang asosasyon, marami na nga ang nagtatanong kung mainitan sa araw kahit kagagaling sa liwanagin ng volunteer na hindi malaki at maliit, nagkaroon ng bakit mahigit tatlong buwan na silang sakit pero tuloy ang pagtulong. sapilitan ang maging member muna diskusyon sa meeting ang mga nanunungkulan ay wala pang turn Pero may mga pagkakataong ng FAMAS bago ma-avail ang services opisyal ng CCFAQ noong Nov. 21. over. May nagbiro pa na baka kapag hindi ko maiwasang mag-isip kung ng Ottawa. Pero natapos nang mahusay ang natapos na ang term nila. pinahahalagahan ni James ang Ang isa pang isyu ni Cora ay meeting at nakiusap pa si Rey na sana Ipinaliwanag sa akin ni Cora pagtulong ko sa kaniya. May nagsabi ang ipinadalang sulat ng Ottawa na ay hindi na makaabot sa labas ang na buwan-buwan ay ibinibigay niya sa akin, “Magkaibigan kayo. Kung ililipat sa St,. Kevin church hall ang napag-usapan sa loob. Maligaya raw ang kaniyang treasurer’s report. Hindi minsan ay hindi mo siya naririnig consular services. Ang sulat ay naka- siya na naggng bagong presidente ng nagawa ni Lily Ramos ang report magsabi ng “salamat”, hindi addressed lamang sa FAMAS . CCFAQ si Gerry Danzil na kaibigian bilang accountant dahil unuwi siya sa nangangahulugang hindi niya Maaaring kung saan mapunta ito at niya. Kahit miembro ako ng midya at Pilipinas. Pero kumuha na nga ang pinahahalagahan ang pagtulong mo. hindi makita ni Cora. Kung hindi alam isa ako sa mga tinawag na dumalo sa FAMAS ng propesyonal na tulong Alam niyang maiintindihan mo siya.” ng Ottawa ang pangalan ng meeting, iginalang ko ang pakiusap ni upang gumawa ng report kaya Tama ang nagsabi nito sa kasalukuyang presidente ng FAMAS, Rey. nangangahulugang walang problema akin. Napatunayan ko ito noong Nov. nagtanong sana. Ang isa pa ring isyu Sabalit bukod sa pagpapa- rito. Noong Nov. 29 na handa na si Lily 27. Pagkatapos nga ng nang halos 15 ay hindi nabigyan nang sapat na interview na ginawa ni Espie, nag-post na magbigay ng kaniyang report, ang taon, ngayong hindi na presidente ng panahon ang FAMAS na ipaalam sa pa siya sa facebook tungkol sa Executive Board 2013-2015 naman Federation/CCFAQ si James, ipinakita lahat ng kinauukulan ang paglipat ng nangyari sa meeting. Napilitang ang hindi sumipot sa center. Gusto niya uli sa akin ang pagpapahalaga consular services sa St. Kevin church sumagot si Gerry . “Respeto raw munang “ma-crutinize “ ang report niya sa tulong na ginagawa ko sa hall. lamang,”sabi niya. Dalawang salita ni Cora at Lily. Ang gusto naman ni kaniya. Binigyan niya ako ng Kamakailan, may mga limang pero makahulugan. Malaman. Ang Cora ay magkaharap-harap sila ng Appreciation Award na ayon sa kaniya, Pilipino pa ang nagpunta sa FAMAS sa sabi pa ni Gerry sa akin, “Kuya, kahit Executive Board 2013-15 para kung matagal na sanang ibinigay sa akin. pagaakalang doon pa ang consular hindi mataas ang pinag-aralan ko, may katanungan ang isa’t isa, Mahalaga ang award na services. Naroon kami ni Bert Abiera at alam ko ang respeto. Alam ko kung madaling masagot. ibinigay ni James pero mas mahalaga Elmer Manila nang mangyari iyon. paano respetohin ang tao.” Samantala, maghihintay na ang aral ang idinulot niya na naman sa Pagpapatunay ito na naguguluhan At dahil sa salitang “protocol”, naman ang mga miembro ng FAMAS akin – huwag magduda o mag-isip lamang ang mga Pilipino sa Montreal nalaman ko kamakailan lamang na para makita ang report. Pero nang masama sa kaibigan. at karatig lugar. may ginawa palang hindi maganda si hanggang kailan? Salamat, James.  Ang isa sa mga dahilan ng Rey bago nagging area commander www.filipinostar.org December 2015 The North American Filipino Star 13

Social Maine Mendoza ‘kebs lang’ on bashers, haters “Yung sunud-sunod ang Tidbits dating ng blessings sa akin, sa AlDub Fely Rosales Carino po, at Alden din.So, parang wala po akong time para isipin kung ano yung downside,” she said. The “Eat Bulaga” mainstay was recently linked to a Twitter issue concerning Julie Ann San Jose and her “Kalyeserye” love team Alden As we go deeper with winter for thirty years, give us strength to Richards, with fans of AlDub bashing activities, let me close the year 2015 carry on, Through our journey for art the singer online. But Maine with all the pleasant things that ended and song, Be our Guide in paths reportedly apologized to Julie Ann at my social calendar. unknown, We beseech You our dear the dressing room of GMA-7 show For my first entry as a God, come amongst us here tonight, “Sunday PinaSaya” yesterday. columnist of this paper, I stated that I Make our songs ring with Thy Love, ‘Found my path’ belong to the media and I cover social making hearts sing with delight. For As a star who was discovered activities given by associations whose this food, we say grace for our joy we Maine said she was insecure as a executive board invites me. By the way, Maine Mendoza: "Tingin ko kasi child, contrary to her lively and give Thee praise, Bless our dear ito na yung chance ko, kaya hindi when I attend these social functions, I ones, near and far, bless the Panday confident onscreen persona. Her stint pay for my own tickets. I feel that Tinig choir ko na iho-hold back yung sarili on “Eat Bulaga,” she said, helped her everyone is my friend. I aim to please- Due to my hectic social ko. I need to step out of my discover herself and what she can do. not to antagonize – my readers. I schedule, I missed the August / comfort zone rin po kasi. 'Yun “N'ung bata po ako, mahiyain shouldn’t be asked why I attended or September UPS celebrations. po ako. Sobrang mahiyain po ako. wrote about this and/or that yung nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas Nevertheless, I heard reliable sources Sobrang uneventful po n'ung organization. ng loob. Pero off cam po talaga, that there were 21 celebrants for childhood ko. And parang tumatanda Let me begin with the recent party pabebe lang ako." August and 16 celebrants for ako, parang hindi ko alam kung ano given by the Pangasinan Association of talaga ang gusto kong gawin sa September. Linda Agcaoili , the via a social media app, Maine Quebec (PAQ).This was held at the buhay ko. So parang ako, hinahanap afternoon emcee, gave the audience Mendoza is aware she has a lot of Ruby Rouge Restaurant last Nov. 22. It ko talaga which path talaga yung para “briefing for the Comelec. The bashers and haters online. marked the 22nd anniversary of the sa akin,” she said. December monthly social had 29 But the 20-year-old star said founding of the organization. Mrs. “Happy po ako na, feeling ko, Estela Tablas , the PAQ president, celebrants . President Warlie she is merely shrugging off the hate ito na po. Feeling ko nasagot ko na acknowledged the dedication of her Basbacio welcomed her guests and she is receiving from some netizens, 'yung tanong ko,” she said. executive board and the commitment Buddy Cabugao gave his Christmas adding that she wants to focus on the Although she admittedly has of all the members in the attainment of message. The next UPS monthly “good stuff.” low self-esteem, Maine said she sees their goals. The party was attended by social will be on January 24, 2016 at “Ngayon po, ang dami nang her showbiz stint as an opportunity to Snowdon city councillor Marvin St. Kevin Church hall. nangbabash sa amin, sa AlDub, sa step out of her comfort zone. Rotrand who gave a very inspiring PBBSQ is now searching for akin. Pero ako po, iniisip ko talaga, “Tingin ko kasi ito na yung message, and a short talk by Salvador candidates for the 2016 scholarship bakit pag nakakabasa ako ng chance ko, kaya hindi ko na iho-hold Cabugao. The evening was graced by program. For the eligibility, check list negative about sa akin, nagtataka ako back yung sarili ko… “'Yun yung the presence of Trinidad Jimenez, Miss or please consult its program/bulletin bakit di ako affected?” Maine said in nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas ng loob. PAQ 2014. distributed during the Thanksgiving an interview with Jessica Soho in the Pero off cam po talaga, pabebe lang mass at St. Kevin Church or direct GMA-7 news magazine program ako,” she quipped. Nov. 14, 2015 was a red-letter inquiry to Ernie Pelausa at Ermie “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” aired “Sobrang overwhelming po. date for the Panday Tinig Chorale [email protected]. Sunday. Honestly, hanggang ngayon, hindi pa Ensemble. This was held at the She added: “Iniisip ko, ang rin nagsi-sink in sa akin lahat ng Crowley Arts Center in downtown, weird, dapat affected ako kasi nangyayari,” she said of her recent Montreal. This was the evening that On October 1, we had a masama 'yung sinasabi nila tungkol successes in showbiz. “Hindi ko siya the group launched its CD composed poignant goodbye to our dear friend sa akin, e. Parang, pangit e. So bakit iniisip kaya hindi pa siya napro- of our beautiful Philippine Tagalog Mrs. Josie Tapia (wife of Pedro Tapia). ako parang kebs lang.” process ng utak ko, she said.” folk songs. Someone in the audience She passed only a week after “Pero good thing naman Apart from being an “Eat told me that while the group was siguro na ganun ang reaksyon ko sa celebrating their 50th wedding Bulaga” mainstay, Maine will star in performing, she closed her eyes and bashing ng tao,” she added. anniversary that was held at St. Lukes the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival Maine added she doesn’t enjoyed the unusual feeling of being- West Park with Rev. Bertrand entry “My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore.” at-the moment in the Philippines. In Montpetit officiating . The bride was have the time to “wallow” in the other words, a feeling of nostalgia wheeled to the altar by Cary and Fely “downside ng show business.” overcame her. Cristobal. Her wedding dress, a Aside from the performance Philippine terno was made in the of several choral members, the Philippines and was handcarried by occasion also gave loyalty awards. Cora Aberin. Josie kept smiling The loyalty awards were given to the during trip to the altar and met the following: 10 years – Domingo Jorica, groom. 15 years – Magnolia Camat, Galyn After the ceremony, reception Gag-au and Jessie Pascual, 30 was held at the Casa Greque located years, - Paul Imperial . During the at West Island. party emceed by Brian Imperial and Patrick Alcaide, Editha Fedalizo (pianist) welcomed the guests, and December 4, 2015 –The Novo Mr. Paul Imperial (music director) Ecijano Association of Montreal held gave the evening remarks. a “Non-stop Fun and Dance Party at In case you share my feelings, I the St. Kevin Hall. The party was also include here their “Song of Grace” dedicated to Mr. Ireneo Nacino (RIP), tuned “ Planting Rice. “ Try singing it the party’s president. He passed and you’ll like it. “1. For our heritage away on Dec. 2 after a short but of song, for our talents in the arts, For courageous battle with cancer. It was the love to us bestowed, we give his wish that the association continue thanks with joyful hearts Singing now to achieve its goals.  December 2015 14 The North American Filipino Star

Miss Ph ilipp ines P ia Alonzo Wurtzbach is the new M iss Un iverse

In a stunning grand finale of 2015, held in Las Vegas, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from Phillipines was crowned as the new . Miss Colombia and Miss USA were first and second runner-ups respectively. The top 3 finalists were Miss USA, Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines.

The winner of Miss Miss Universe "to influence the Universe 2015 has been youth" and "raise awareness to announced. Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach certain causes like HIV from Philippines was crowned the awareness. She added, "I want to 2015 Miss Universe at the show the world... that I'm ceremony which was held at Axis confidently beautiful with a heart." at Planet Hollywood on Sunday, Pia, who looked gorgeous in a December 20. blue dress, was puzzled when she Pia impressed the panel was announced as the new Miss judges with her answer at the final Universe. During the crowning stage of the in moment, host Steve Harvey made which there were only 3 a mistake by announcing that contestants left including Olivia Ariadna from Colombia was the Jordan (USA) and Ariadna winner while actually she was the Gutierrez (Colombia). At the final first runner-up. Last year's Miss stage, each finalist was asked the Universe Paulina Vega could be same question and had 60 seen trying to calm Ariadna and seconds to answer. The question took the crown from her. Steve was "Why should you be the next apologized for his mistake Miss Universe?" onstage, "I would take all Miss Philippines explained responsibilities for this. It was my that Miss Universe is an honor mistake." with big responsibilities. She said that she would use her voice as

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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Universe Philippines 2015, poses for a photo inside Planet Hollywood on Wednesday December 9th.

Pia Alonzo poses in one her evening gown upon arriving to Pia Alonzo in yet another gorgeous evening gown Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

PH beauty queens and the showbiz connection Philippines’ bet got joining the tilt, however, Young had Manila and ended up in the top six. the photographers attention. She was made inroads in show business as Like Gutierrez, Gonzales-Muhlach has the epitome of confidence as she member of ABS-CBN’s roster of showbiz pedigree, being the daughter rubbed shoulders with the other talents. In March this year, Young of actor Bernard Bonnin and model contenders. signed an exclusive contract with Elvira Gonzales. It is fair to say that her GMA 7 and later played lead in the After her Miss Universe stint, exposure in local show business as series “Marimar.” the statuesque beauty carved a talent is serving her well. career as award-winning talk show Note that at age 4, Pia was host and commercial model. She already working as actress in ABS- She was already familiar to married Filipino actor From left)Ruffa Gutierrez, Megan CBN. Among her TV credits are the most Pinoys even before winning on May 28, 2001. Young, and - teen-oriented series “K2BU” and the third place at the 1993 Muhlach variety program “ASAP”; and she has pageant in Sun City, South Africa. High heels, red lips, bouffant also appeared in the films “Kung Ako The daughter of actor She won the Miss hairdos and tiaras filled Planet Na Lang Sana” (2003), “All My Life” and talent manager Annabelle Rama International 2005 title in Tokyo, Hollywood in Las Vegas early this (2004) and “All About Love” (2006). has been appearing in films since the Japan. Quigaman is the fourth week as the 81 candidates of this Well, local show business has late ’80s. Some of her more notable Filipino to do so, after Gemma Cruz year’s Miss Universe tilt made their always been kind to beauty queens. outings include “Regal Shocker” in 1964, in 1970, and way to the world’s so-called gambling In fact, most of the candidates the (1988) and “Last Two Minutes” in 1979. capital. Philippines has fielded in past years (1990). She also hosted several talk Quigaman has since It was all glitz and glamour have dabbled in showbiz and carved shows including “Philippines Next appeared on numerous TV shows as with the hopefuls dressed to the careers as movie stars. Do you Top Model” (2007), “” (2007- well as in the films “Umaaraw, nines. Obviously, they wanted to remember… 2010), and “Paparazzi” (2010-2012). Umuulan” (2006), “Buenavista (Ang make their presence felt early on in Kasaysayan ng Lucena)” (2009), and the competition with grand coronation CHARLENE GONZALEZ- “Enteng Ng Ina Mo” (2011), among night happening merely two weeks She was crowned Miss World MUHLACH others. She is currently seen on the away, on Dec. 20. 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, the first She represented the country ABS-CBN series “You’re My Home.” According to reports, the Filipina to achieve the feat. Prior to at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant in

www.filipinostar.org 16 December 2015 The North American Filipino Star She’s recovering, he’s ailing in an interview with ABS-CBN News. Jer icho on mar ital bl iss ‘SERIOUS BACK PROBLEM’ Like Angel, singer Jed i i Madela has a back problem that he and h s MMFF mov e sustained during a concert some five years ago. “I was walking down the stairs and then I had a misstep… and I just completely forgot about it. Hindi ko siya pina-doctor and then when it started bothering me, doon ko na pina-check and ’yun may problema,” he said on “Tonight With .” The singer said he has two herniated discs and it’s – Jed Madela degenerative. “It can’t be cured. I’m not sure if it’s slipped disc but it’s something really serious because Actress Angel Locsin is it’s in the spine,” he said. currently with her boyfriend Luis The 35-year-old admits his Manzano in Las Vegas after condition affects his performances. successfully undergoing medical “I can’t stand up nang treatment in Singapore for her disc matagal, I have to sit down. ’Pag bulge in the spine. nakaupo naman ako, I can’t sit for a Prior to the trip, rumor had it long time, I have to stand up again that the couple plan to marry in Las pero may support. It’s mind Their marriage, he said, is Vegas. Luis denied it, saying they boggling actually, nakaka-praning Though married for more than bereft of competition. are just there for the holidays. siya…” a year now, is in no “Wala sa aming ganoon In October, Angel confirmed There are times the pain is rush to have a bundle of joy. (dahil) magkaiba kami ng industry,” he she will no longer portray the iconic so bad Jed can hardly walk. He is “Gusto pa naming (with wife pointed out. “(And) her success is my superhero Darna because of her undergoing rehabilitation. Kim Jones) mag-travel together. success. Kapag nakita ko siya na very health concern. But Luis wishes she “And the doctor told me na Mahirap na (yon gawin) kapag may successful ay nagre-reflect sa akin could still do the job. kailangang mag-lose ng weight, not karga-karga ka na, eh,” he said when ‘yon, eh. Sinasabi sa amin ng mga “Sana. Siguro not just dahil for anything, but para hindi asked on the subject. nagga-guide sa amin na kapag nakita sa clamor ng tao but kahit ang The actor pointed out that Kim n’yo ang partner n’yo na nag nagpo- mahirapan ’yung spine to support management ay nakikita na ‘Oo nga is still young anyway, and they agree flourish, it also means that you’re my weight. It is something that I ano baka naman kaya pa ngang to follow the “plan” they set when it doing a good job kasi binibigyan mo should take care of,” Jed said.  hintayin si Angel.’ So sana,” he said comes to completing their family. siya ng encouragement and support at “We’re very careful” he said. saka nagre-reflect sa ‘yo ‘yon.” “Wag muna.” Icebreakers Their relationship remains like Meanwhile, Jerico and Jennylyn enjoy that of “boyfriend-girlfriend” except each other’s company and their Fil-Am Amy Vachal exits that they now live under one roof. working relationship. They said this He didn’t deny that they also rapport will be seen onscreen. ‘The Voice US’ have their differences but “’yun ang “Enjoy lang kami, relax lang The top 9 finalists of the nagpapakapal ng relationships.” kami, wala kaming issues. Lagi competition were slashed down to “Kahit anong klaseng kaming nagbibiruan,” he recalled of four contenders, namely Jordan relationship ay may away ‘yan pero the times they spent on the set of the Smith from Team Adam, Emily Ann diyan kayo nag-go-grow,” he added. movie. Roberts and Barrett Baber from A special relationship They have a love scene in Team Blake, and Jeffery Austin from Working with in the “Walang Forever” which proved Team Gwen. Metro Manila Film Festival movie awkward at first—“nagkahiyaan kami Vachal was one of the first “Walang Forever” and engaging in a sa simula,” as Jericho put it – but they three semifinalists sent home from love scene with her is not an issue with eventually got over it and delivered on Jericho’s wife. what was required of them. the nine who competed for the top “She’s a very secure woman “Nag-hangout kami,” he said. four spots. and alam niya na my heart belongs to “’Pag walang ginagawa sa set, biruan Previously, Vachal her. Alam niya na this is my job. kami, kuwentuhan kami. Nakatulong performed a heartfelt rendition of Ibinibigay ko lagi ang best ko para ng malaki ‘yon (para mawala ang hiya Bob Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My maging effective ako at ganyan ako sa sa isa’t-isa). Nakatulong (din) nang Love,” accompanied by an acoustic trabaho. Passion ko ‘to, eh. Before she malaki ang group chat namin kasi guitar. The singer even seemed to married me ay alam niya ‘yon.” doon kami nagtitirahan, nag-iinisan.” hold back tears towards the end of A picture of a man smitten by Before the actual shoot, he the moving performance. his wife, Jericho elaborated on how and Jennylyn did a screen test Mentor Adam Levine praised their relationship works. wherein she took the initiative to break his mentee’s songs that are “I see the beauty in what she the ice between them. “completely different, refreshingly does. Parang nagma-match ang life “Nagharap pa lang kami ay raw, honest, and beautiful.” niya at saka ‘yung personality niya. I nagsisigawan na sila sa monitor, ’yung Judge Pharell Williams lauded support her palagi. Kung gusto niyang director, ’yung staff. ‘O, sige,’ sabi ng Vachal’s voice, describing it as mag-travel, go. Kung gusto niya director, ‘Tanggalin mo ang salamin Amy Vachal on the Voice US something which “ignites somebody gumawa ng ganito, sige go. I am there niya tapos hawakan mo ang tattoo to do the right thing.” to support her, encourage her. niya sa leeg.’ Nu’ng tinanggal ko ang Filipino-American singer Prior to the semifinals, “‘Pag low times niya, I cheer salamin niya, gumano’n siya sa akin, Amy Vachal’s stint at the United Vachal sang a cover of NSYNC’s her up. Sometimes I just shut my ‘Ano, ang ganda ko ‘no?’ Na-tameme States’ “The Voice US” was cut short “Bye Bye Bye”, and Taylor Swift’s hit mouth and listen, ganyan. And ako sa kanya. Honestly, may mga Wednesday (Manila time) after the song “Blank Space” to fight for her sometimes girls just wanna be hurt. moments na natatameme ako sa elimination for the ninth season’s  spot in the top 10.  Makikinig lang ako kapag ganoon.” kanya,” he said, laughing. finale. www.filipinostar.org December 2015 The North American Filipino Star 17

Is Pokwang engaged? denies 'breakup' with Angelica

John Lloyd Cruz doesn’t want to rush settling down with Angelica Pokwang denied that she’s already engaged after joking about it Panganiban for it to be “magical” for both of them. during the press conference of the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “All You Need is Pag-ibig.” John Lloyd Cruz once again Thursday. denied swirling rumors that he has “We actually believe in that Pokwang denied that she’s finally deciding to settle down. broken up with girlfriend Angelica moment. Kung kalian ‘yon, I really already engaged to boyfriend Lee “Kasi ang hirap, e, papakasal Panganiban. don’t know. Dapat din hindi mo alam O’Brian. tapos mauuwi rin pala sa wala,” she This was after the two have para kapag nangyari ‘yon sobrang “Joke lang ‘yon!” she explained. “Nando’n kami sa stage na exclaimed in an interview on Tuesday, masaya and enjoy, kilalanin [ang isa’t been reported to be spending less fresh, sobrang magical,” he added. when asked to confirm her isa], tayo ba talaga.” time together. John Lloyed explained Meanwhile, he’s very happy engagement. She’s just happy that she’ll get that his lessened time with Angelica for the inclusion of his film “Honor The Kapamilya comedienne to spend Christmas together with Lee was only due to their busy "working Thy Father” in the upcoming 2015 joked about being engaged during the for the first time since they’ve become season." Metro Manila Film Festival. press conference of the 2015 Metro a couple. John Lloyd has been Their film was at first short- Manila Film Festival entry “All You Pokwang wants him to see promoting his film “A Second listed in the film festival, but after the Need is Pag-ibig.” how Filipinos celebrate Christmas. Chance” with Bea Alonzo, while Aljur Abrenica-starrer “Hermano “‘Yong mga gano’ng Meanwhile, the Kapamilya Angelica is busy with the TV series Puli” backed out of the film festival, happiness sa buhay ko hindi ko dapat comedienne is proud of how their film “Pangako Sa’Yo.” John Lloyd's film was pushed to the pinagdadamot,” she added. “Sine- “All You Need is Pag-ibig” tackled the The Kapamilya actor also lineup. share ko ‘yon kasi alam ko marami complicated world of love. doesn’t want to set deadline for “All things worked out for the naman ang nagdasal para magkaro’n “Bukod sa maraming makaka- when he will settle down with best. Mag-offer din ng ibang putahe ako ng love life. So bakit kailangan ko relate sa bawat kuwentong pag-ibig na Angelica. para sa ibang movie goers,” he said isekreto ‘yon? So kapag dumatig ‘yon ‘to, hindi ka lang puro kilig, tawa. May “It’s just a matter of about their film’s inclusion in the sasabihin ko sa inyo.” kurot din ito,” she said about the film discovering for yourself na ‘yon na festival. She was single for seven directed by Antoinette Jadaone. ‘yon, ‘yon na ang moment na ‘yon,” As for acting awards, John years before she met Lee when they The film also stars Kris Aquino, he explained in an interview with Lloyd doesn’t want to expect did the film “Edsa Woolworth” in 2014. Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jodi Sta. Maria, Mario Dumaual aired in the ABS- anything and will just be thankful if For now, Pokwang said they’re , Nova Villa and Bimby CBN news program “TV Patrol” on it’ll be given to him.  still getting to know each other before Aquino-Yap. 

What’s next for Janella and Marlo Careful With My Heart.” Following friends and not just co-stars, there’s best din sa ginagawa ko.” the success of the show, Janella no bitterness on Marlo’s part. When asked what he will and Marlo were paired in the “Happy ako kasi may bago miss about Janella the most, Marlo teleserye “Oh My G!” siyang teleserye at kasama sa mentioned the actress’ funny and Now, Janella will be paired career niya, so bagong experiment quirky side. in a new TV series with the newest sa career niya… Masaya ’ko sa “Makulit kasi siya. Lagi niya addition to the Kapamilya family, takbo ng career niya,” he said. ako kinukulit, ’pag tulog ako lagi actor Elmo Magalona. Marlo knows nothing is nya ko pinipicturan,” he said. While fans won’t be seeing permanent in showbiz so he has Janella and Marlo’s bond Janella and Marlo together on TV already prepared himself for when will remain despite the end of their for now, they will still see them they have to work separately. onscreen partnership. together in Regal’s Metro Manila “Dati pa lang sinasabihan “Totoo naman kasi talaga Film Festival entry “Haunted na akong mag-ready kasi hindi ’yung friendship naming dalawa. Mansion.” naman lahat permanent dito sa We trust each other. Mami-miss ko Marlo Mortel and Janella “Kung dati nakikita niyo ako showbiz. Kahit ’yung matitibay na ’yung friendship namin. Hindi Salvador na maarte, kikay, ngayon quiet at love team nabubuwag pa din at naman iyon mawawala,” he said. mahinhin ’yung character ko,” some point. Ako ni-re-ready ko na “Haunted House,” directed After working together as a Janella said at the press conference sarili ko nu’ng pagpasok ko pa lang by Jun Lana, also stars Jerome love team for three years, Janella of “Haunted Mansion.” sa showbiz, na hindi lahat ng gusto Ponce and Dominic Ochoa. It Salvador and Marlo Mortel are now When Marlo was told that mo mangyayari. Kunyari may opens in theaters on Dec. 25.  going their separate ways, at least Janella will be paired with another decision na i-partner sa iba, wala on TV. actor, his initial reaction was, naman tayong magagawa doon.” The two first worked ”Syempre malungkot kasi nasanay The 22-year-old actor Advertise in the North together in the hit teleserye “Be kami na magkasama. Enjoy ako na added, “Ang magagawa ko lang ay American Filipino Star kasama siya.” But being close maging happy for her at maging Call 514-485-7861 www.filipinostar.org December 2015 18 The North American Filipino Star

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