Pinay Celebrities

Everyone knows that Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are an item in the Philippine showbiz industry. In fact, the two have been partnered in three consecutive television series for GMA-7. These shows are Marimar, Dyesebel and Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang. So it did come as a shock to them as well as their fans when the casting results for Stairway to Heaven were announced.

Instead of partnering the two lovebirds for the leading roles, Dingdong was partnered with Rhian Ramos. While a television superstar in her own right – as proven by her successful leading roles in Lalola and Zorro – there were many who criticized her being chosen. Some cited that she had lackluster acting skills, but everyone knows the real reason why they disagreed was because they were afraid Rhian might steal Dingdong away from Marian.

Rumors began spreading like wildfire, especially after it was revealed that steamy kissing scenes between the two lead performers were filmed for the television series. In fact, there was supposedly an incident in which Rhian and Marian snubbed each other. You see, Rhian was a special guest on Marian’s sitcom Show Me Da Manny. According to witnesses, the two merely exchanged pleasantries when they met each other in the dressing room.

But aside from saying ‘Hi!’ and making beso the two hardly spoke with each other. So, is this some publicity stunt by GMA-7 to increase intrigue as regards their latest Korean drama remake? Or is Marian seething with jealousy. I just can wait to find out! I have to get rid of this addiction to gossip.

The Boys Over Flowers craze doesn’t seem to be letting up here in the country as one of the Korean F4 members—Kim Bum—visited the country last month. He came to the Philippines in order to shoot a series of commercials for RC Cola. These commercials would have a romantic slant to them and his love interest ads will be famous Pinay celebrity Maja Salvador.

Despite the language barrier between the two (as Kim cannot converse in English), the two had a wonderful time filming the commercial together. Kim’s translator even said during an interview that “love was in the air” between the two celebrities. The live audience, especially the girls in the audience, was completely dumbstruck by the comment.

The translator later re-explained that she was actually pertaining to the love on-screen and not in real life. Still, Kim did say that he found Maja to be very pretty—prettier than a flower, in fact. He even took time to greet her ‘Happy Birthday!’ on television. Now, how sweet is that?

I’m sure thousands of Filipinos are excited to see how the RC Cola commercials will come out. I know I am! Hopefully, this is only the start of future tie-ups between Korean and Pinay celebrities.