Article from Manila Bulletin
By: Julien C. Matabuena

MANILA, Philippines – Psychic experts claim that the Year of the Water Dragon will generally be a good one for the local entertainment industry.

For one, many actors and actresses are predicted to bring honor to the country through international recognitions and possible stints in Hollywood.

“Maraming actors and actresses ang nakikita ko [na] would win international awards. And these are the people pa na hindi natin halos napapansin pa rito, or ‘yung mga dark horses na makakapasok o gagawa ng isang proyekto sa Hollywood,” Stargazer told “The Buzz” in a taped interview aired on Jan. 1.

Bro. Mhon Co, for his part, saw a “very vibrant” industry with more “promising developments.” He also felt that “more people will support the Filipino movie industry” this year.

However, he revealed that news about an actress’ first pregnancy will “shock” the public because she will get knocked up not by her boyfriend but by another man.

“Very popular itong dalawang ito. Kinikilala ‘to ng madla eh,” Co added.

Kapamilya stars’ predictions

In the same “Buzz” report, Co and Stargazer aired their predictions on the career and health of some of ABS-CBN’s biggest stars.

For comedian and “Showtime” resident judge Vice Ganda, Co said that his career “will still continue to grow to a larger extent” but was advised to “take care of his health."

"He might be even [rushed to the] hospital [in] the middle of this year," Co claimed.

Things are also looking up for “Star Power” champ Angeline Quinto, as Stargazer predicted her career to remain “okay” because she will be blessed with breaks and more projects “left and right.”

Piolo Pascual, according to Co, will receive more awards this year. He even extended his early congratulations to the actor, saying, “I know someday makikilala ka sa larangan ng iyong pag-arte hindi lang sa Pilipinas kundi sa ibang bansa pa.”

Stargazer encouraged Andi Eigenmann, who took a break from showbiz when she got pregnant, to “bounce back” because “there’s so much waiting for her. She’s gonna be welcomed [back] with open arms.”

Anne Curtis will be able to acquire more properties this year; however, Co warned her of a possible vehicular accident.

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by: Monching Jaramillo; Demai Sunio-Granali / Text by Erwin Santiago

Humakot ng awards ang Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story sa Gabi ng Parangal ng 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) na ginanap sa Resorts World Manila Performing Arts Theater sa Pasay City kagabi, December 28.

Labing-isang tropeyo ang napanalunan ng Asiong Salonga.

Kabilang dito ang Best Picture, Best Screenplay para kina Roy Iglesias at Ray Venura, Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award, Best Supporting Actor para kay John Regala, at Best Director.

Naging interesante ang pagwawagi ng Best Director ng Asiong Salonga dahil ipinatanggal ni Tikoy Aguiluz ang kanyang pangalan bilang direktor ng naturang pelikula.

Lumikha ng kontrobersiya ang biopic na ito dahil sa alitan sa pagitan ni Direk Tikoy at ng bida ng pelikulang si Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito at ng mga producer ng pelikula.

Ito ay nag-ugat sa pagre-reedit at pagre-reshoot ng mga eksena nang walang pahinutulot ni Direk Tikoy. Rason ni Governor ER, mabagal ang pacing ng unang bersiyon ng pelikula.

Dahil dito ay hiniling ni Direk Tikoy na ipatanggal ang kanyang pangalan sa credits ng pelikula, kasama na ang promotional materials nito.

Ayon kay Direk Tikoy, hindi na masasabing pelikula niya ang Asiong Salonga dahil sa mga pagbabagong ginawa rito nang hindi niya nalalaman at hindi niya pinahintulutan.