TITLES, TITLES, TITLES – Ellen Adarna is the “Pantasya ng Bayan,” but one who can act well. This she’ll prove once more in “Moonlight Over Baler,” a pre-Valentine presentation (Feb. 8), where she shares top billing with Elizabeth Oropesa, Sophie Albert, and Vin Abrenica.
In years past, Joyce Jimenez held the title.
Now, if there’s a contest to name Ellen’s male equivalent or counterpart, who will he be?
Highspeed asked colleagues and the majority point to Piolo Pascual. Yes, at 40, Papa P remains hot and “sumptuous.”
Younger actors can’t hold a candle to him. He has an aura of mystery. That he’s also a fine actor adds up to Piolo’s appeal.
In the past, Anne Curtis was “Crush ng Bayan.”
Now it is, hands down, Liza Soberano.
And the “male Liza” is James Reid.
Lovi (for Lourdes Virginia) Poe is the current Sex Symbol, with Paulo Avelino as her male counterpart.
Giving Lovi competition is Solenn Heussaff, but then she’s already married.
Matteo Guidicelli’s the New Action Hero, thanks to “Across the Crescent Moon.”
Jennylyn Mercado is Hot Mama, followed by Marian Rivera.
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SEXY STARS – The list of Sexy Stars include Andrea Torres, Sam Pinto, Jake Cuenca, Ejay Falcon, Megan Young, Jericho Rosales, Dingdong Dantes, Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Richard Gutierrez, Daniel Matsunaga, Coco Martin (especially in indies like “Serbis” directed by Brillante Mendoza, before he went mainstream), Alden Richards, Carlos Agassi, Vhong Navarro.
Among senior stars, still attractive are Dawn Zulueta, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gretchen Barretto, Richard Gomez, Albert Martinez, Gabby Concepcion, Boyet de Leon, Vilma Santos, Ronaldo Valdez, and Eddie Garcia.
By the way, Eddie suffered a fracture recently. Get well soon, Manoy.