Celia Rodriguez turned “a year younger” early this month and Mother Lily Monteverde hosted an intimate dinner for her. Celia, one of showbiz glamour gals, made many movies for Regal, usually with Joey Gosiengfiao as director, including “La Paloma,” where she played the title role.
Readers react to Highspeed’s piece on June 17, headlined ‘70s directors: Vanishing breed. Yes, many are gone, but they remind still around are Mike de Leon, Romy Suzara, Robert Arevalo, Lupita A. Kashiwahara, Elwood Perez, among others.
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That’s the much awaited portion of Willie Revillame’s “Wowowin” on GMA, 5 to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. It’s fun and exciting watching all those gifted Pinoys do their thing – sing, dance, magic, perform novelty act, and what have you. No age limit, from teener to senior citizen. All have, as the portion is billed, “The Will to Win.”
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Sharon Cuneta and Maricel Soriano are the last of the movie queens, circa ‘80s. No more Megastar and Diamond Star, only multi-media stars.
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A colleague who’s also a fine singer describes three showbiz celebrities as “singing differently.”
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Am referring to Liza Soberano who’s been chosen by Star Cinema to play the Pinay superwoman “Darna.” But then this columnist says Liza’s the perfect “Dyesebel,” pretty and innocent-looking. So, why not also give her the mermaid role?
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