Alessandra de Rossi Profile

Alessandra de Rossi has already accomplished a lot of things in her young showbiz career, having won several acting awards for her movie roles.

Name: Alessandra de Rossi

Nickname: Alex

Birthday: July 19, 1984

Birthplace: England

Hobbies: Reading, playing Scrabble

Actors/Actresses (Local): Dawn Zulueta, Amy Austria

Actors/Actresses (Foreign): Hilary Swank, Helen Hunt

Movie: Dancer in the Dark, I Am Sam, Spider-Man

Singers: Dido, Gloria Estefan, Beatles, Queen, Eagles

Song: Ghost (Indigo Girls), Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

Music: Any, except heavy metal

Book: Lady: My Life As A Bitch

Author: Melvin Burgess

Expression: Ay nako!!!

Adjective that best describes you: Best…nyaaa!!!

Fashion: Depends on the occasion

Fashion icon: Myself, pwede??

Most treasured item: Pictures and my CD case

Pet Peeves: Hair on my soap

Fears: Death of any of the people close to me

Unforgettable childhood memory: I forgot na eh!

Goals: To buy my own plane

Role Model: My mother

Anne Curtis Profile

Curtis was born and raised in Australia by a Filipina mother and an Australian father.

She lived in Australia until her lawyer father, James Curtis, moved to the Philippines when she was 12 years old. It is a move that Curtis is thankful for. "I am so happy that I’m here. If I were in Australia I’d have been in a boarding school! My dad was strict when it came to education. He kept on discouraging me when I tried doing commercials, saying that they are just tricking me to get out of school. We lived in the country, so we’d be asleep around 8 or 9 p.m. It was really boring. But here there are so many gimmicks. As of now, being young, I prefer living here (in the Philippines) but maybe when I settle down, I’ll move back to Australia.

Real Name: Anne Ojales Curtis Smith

Screen Name: Anne Curtis

Birthday: February 17, 1985

Father: James Curtis (lawyer)

Mother: Carmen Curtis

Favorite food: lamb chops with vegetables.

Interesting Facts:

- dream role is to play a mermaid

- plans to take up law after highschool

- studied at Angelicum College

- has 8 siblings (Jasmin, Michelle, Thomas, Kate, Jamie, Louise, Emma and Jo)

- fond of Julia Roberts

- Magic Kingdom is Anne's first movie and favorite as well aside from Ika

-13 Kapitulo

- Her first exposure was in a promotional activity of Batman and Robin, the one giving away promo items. She was only twelve years old then

- You will find in her CD rack the records of Freestyle, Destiny's Child and The Corrs

- Kenzo and Issey Meyaki are just two of her favorite perfumes

- Track and Field and Tennis are Anne's favorite sports. She used to play marathon back in Australia when she was in elementary

Anna Theresa Licaros

Age: 22

Height: 5'9

Weight: 115 lbs

Vital Statistics: 33-25-34

Hobbies/Interests: case-digest making, playing mahjong, scrabble, sudoku, backgammon,
School Background:

High School : Assumption

College: University of the Philippines - Diliman CMC

Current: University of the Philippines - College of Law

She's suma cum laude/university scholar when she graduted in 2005

A true embodiment of brains and beauty, Anna Theresa Licaros is more than your usual sleek stunner. While commanding a very attractive presence—standing at 5 feet 9 inches, with enviable vital statistics measuring 33-25-34, Tere has got more than the usual beauty queen’s roster of achievements. The current Bb. Pilipinas Universe graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Broadcast Communication degree from the University of the Philippines and is presently an incoming junior at the UP College of Law, where she is also among one of the top-ranking students of her batch.

Yet amidst these feats she has achieved at the very promising age of 22 she manages to keep herself grounded with simple aspirations. “I eventually want to pursue family or criminal law, focusing on the rights of children, particularly juvenile delinquents,” Tere confesses. She says that she also wants to espouse the protection of childrens’ rights as her advocacy during her reign as Bb. Pilipinas Universe. “I believe that with my title, I would be able to reach more people and make them listen,” she adds.

Tere is the eldest and only girl in a brood of four, the daughter of Andy and Mavic Licaros. She maintains an active lifestyle by mountain climbing and keeps her brain busy with scrabble, sudoku, and backgammon. She is also an avid reader and collector of fairy tales. The Philippine representative to the Miss Universe pageant also wants to pursue a career as an educator at the University of the Philippines, the state university that she believes has helped her define her character and has bestowed upon her a sense of concern for the underprivileged.
Tere is one of the three Binibining Pilipinas 2007 title holders crowned recently. Known as the country’s most prestigious pageant with four decades of glorious existence, Binibining Pilipinas is responsible for sending the official Philippine representatives to the three different international pageants recognizing excellence beyond beauty worldwide.

Armed with a string of triumphs in her native land, Tere is all set to compete against 80 representatives in a bid to bring home the country’s third Miss Universe crown. She will undergo further training, focusing on personality development and catwalk skills, prior to competing in the 56th annual Miss Universe Pageant to be held on May 28 in Mexico City. The Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, Miss Universe intends to make an impact on society by addressing today’s most pertinent issues.

Indeed, with her commitment to advocacies that matter combined with real Filipina beauty, Anna Theresa Licaros does her country proud as she rides forth into a highly-anticipated pageant featuring the most beautiful women on the planet.

The 2007 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant was presented by Watsons in cooperation with Araneta Center, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Cumbia, Natasha, Smart Communications, Bacchus, Megaworld Central Properties Inc., Ever Bilena, Philippine Airlines, PCSO, New Placenta by Psalmstre, David’s Salon, Gold’s Gym, Picture City, Dale Carnegie Training, Berlitz Language Training Center, Cagsawa Travel and Tours, SGV and Co. (official tabulator), with official media partners GMA 7, Manila Bulletin, The Journal Group of Companies, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the pageant’s official residence.

Regine Velasquez Profile

She was dubbed as “Asia’s Songbird” and awarded "Favorite Philippine Artist" twice in the MTV Asia Awards. A national singing champion at age 14, Regine hasn't failed to inspire legions of fans in her more than 20 years in the business.

Name: REGINE VELASQUEZ

Nickname: REG OR ATE

Birthday: APRIL 22, 1970

Showbiz Anniversary: APRIL 1984

Hobbies: SINGING, READING, WATCHING TV AND PLAYING THE SIMS

Pet/s: A PIG AND A DOG

Actors/Actresses:

* Local - RICHARD GOMEZ

*Foreign - JULIA ROBERTS, CAMERON DIAZ, BRAD PITT

Movie: PRETTY WOMAN

TV Show: PINOY POP SUPERSTAR

Singers: MARIAH CAREY

Song: FOREVERMORE, BUTTERFLY

Music: POP, JAZZ, BALLADS

Book: IL POSTINO (THE POSTMAN)

Author: PABLO NERUDA

Expression: “OH MAN!” AND “ANO CHISMIS?”

Adjective that best describes you: GENEROUS/MOODY

Fashion Style: ELEGANT YET SIMPLE

Fashion icon: LV, MIUCCA PRADA, DOLCE AND GABBANA, FENDI

Most treasured item: MY WISHBONE NECKLACE

Pet Peeves: DIRTY DISHES

Fears: SNAKES

Unforgettable childhood memory: HALF FELL DURING A SINGING COMPETITION

Goals: TO BUILD MY HOUSE BY THE END OF 2005

Role Model: MY PARENTS

Pia Guanio Profile

Name: Liana Pia Coronado Guanio
Nickname: Pia
Birthday: October 24
Birthplace: Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: 2000

Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, watching movies

Sports: Tennis, squash, basketball, badminton

Pet/s: Dog - Snoop

Actors/Actresses

Local: Iza Calzado, Angel Locsin, Richard Gomez

Foreign: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Adam Sandler

Movie: Too many to mention TV

Show: Queer Eye, My Own Shows

Bands: Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Led Zep

Song: Too many

Music: Rock, classical, jazz

Book: Too many

Author: JD Salinger, Nick Hornby

Expression: Go for it!

Adjective that best describes you: Passionate

Fashion: Whatever I feel like wearing

Fashion icon: Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson

Most treasured item: Material things are easy to replace

Pet Peeves: Intrigeros

Fears: Fake people

Unforgettable childhood memory: My first trip out of the country (USA)

Goals: To be better all the time

Role Model: My mom and dad

Bea Alonzo Profile

Screen Name: Bea Alonzo
Showbiz debut: 2001
Real Name: Phylbert Angellie Ranollo
Nickname: Tisay (pronounciation: Tee-säy)
Birthday: October 17, 1987
Height: 5′7″
Heritage: British-Filipina, Philippine-born and raised
Religion: Roman Catholic

Bea Alonzo had always dreamed of being in show business. Growing up without a father since the age of four, Bea has nonetheless managed to strike it out on her own.

She joined beauty contests at a very young age and she was moderately successful in this endeavor.

It was in a small town beauty contest that she was discovered by famed Filipino fashion designer Oscar Peralta who then brought her to the attention of talent manager Archie Ilagan.

The latter presented Bea to the head of the ABS-CBN Talent Center Johnny Manahan who inducted her into the Star Circle Batch 10.

There she would be given a wide-range of acting lessons which later helped her land a part in the teen-oriented drama / comedy K2BU.

Bea Alonzo is one of the most admired young actresses in the Philippines.

In early 2003, she caused quite a stir among critics and teleserye buffs alike, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as awkward nerdy girl turned feisty law student Katrina Argos in ABS-CBN’s Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. Her convincing portrayal of a 21-year old in spite of being only 15 at the time and her strong chemistry with on-screen partner, John Lloyd Cruz brought kilig surges to every household in the Philippines and abroad.

The overwhelming response of the “accidental teleserye couple” was unexpected. The two are now known as one of the country’s premiere loveteams, not only known for their sizzling chemistry but for their powerful acting prowess.

The media quickly took notice of her sheer talent. The Philippine Star’s columnist Ricky Lo was once quoted, “she acts with the intensity of a veteran even if she’s actually a relative greenhorn.” In Star Studio magazine’s October 2003 issue, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay co-director Don Cuaresma exclaimed that Bea has “the masa appeal of Sharon Cuneta, the intensity of Maricel Soriano, and the acting range of Lorna Tolentino.”

People don’t really know what it is. Where she gets the spirit or the motivation for the gripping performances. Maybe it’s her obvious passion for acting, whatever it is she plays the role with such complexity, precision and depth. With her emotions mirroring in her eyes.

After Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, she remains to be popular among teleserye fans in the Philippines and abroad with her follow-up dramas: It Might Be You and Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin. She is currently filming her fourth drama with John Lloyd Cruz, Maging Sino Ka Man.

Since her movie launch, My First Romance in 2002, Bea has top-billed five more films and has constantly earned movie critics’ approvals:

“Once again, Bea Alonzo fills the screen with the stellar presence of a movie queen, a winsome, breezy demeanor, infectious verve - and the ability th charm her way into the viewer’s hearts.” — Rito P. Asilo’s Close to You review, Philippine Daily Inquirer 2/18/2006

“The film’s biggest asset is really Bea Alonzo. The camera just loves her and, properly nurtured, we have no doubt she’d be an even bigger star in the near future.” — Mario Bautista’s Dreamboy review, Malaya 2005

She continues to prove her versatility with different projects: making movies, dramas, TV guestings, hostings and endorsements.

Bea Alonzo is not just another household name, the girl is an actress. One who delivers her performances with obvious beauty and surprising maturity.

Jennylyn Mercado Profile

basic info
Name: Jennylyn Mercado
Nickname: Jen
Birthday: May 15, 1987
Birth Place: Paranaque
Showbiz Anniversary: February 01, 2004

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Jennylyn's hit list:
1. She's into table tennis.
2. Jen knows how to play the guitar.
3. She loves Julia Roberts.
4. She's into R&B and pop.
5. Her mom's her role model.

Her most treasured item is her perfume collection.

personal
Claim to fame:
She's the first Female SUrvivor of GMA's artista search, StarStruck.

Unforgettable moment:
She says of her Extra Challenge experience, "A lot! Passing the rope bridge (that's 180 feet), bonding with the snakes, super dami!"

Bet you didn't know!
Jen's afraid of heights!

q & a
On the spot:

Why did you enter showbusiness?
"To have experience, exposure, and to help my family."

What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
"When I joined Starstruck."

If you weren't in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I'd still be in school [but] still singing."

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"To be a dancer, hehehe!!!"

What do most people don't know about you?
"Masungit, tahimik."

What are you most proud of?
"My voice and how I carry myself."

What do you value most?
"My family and the people close to my heart."

What do you want to achieve?
"I want to have a concert and stay in this business."

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Strive hard, persevere, always ask for the guidance of the Lord, plus be nice to all and LOVE your work."

Regine Tolentino Profile

Sultry Regine has indeed come a long way. From being an MTV VJ to becoming the Philippines’ Dance Diva, she is certainly a star in her own right.

The actress is a favorite in various variety shows because of her passionate performances onstage. Her grooves and moves made her famous. Her sexy physique belies the fact that she is a mother of two. Now, she is one of the morning hosts of Unang Hirit!

Name: Regine Tolentino
Nickname: Reg
Birthday: September 8
Birthplace: Irvine, California, USA
Showbiz Anniversary: December 1995

Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with my family, dancing, drawing and shopping

Sports: Dance sport

Pets: 2 Shitzus (Porky and Sparky) and lots of fishes

Actors/Actresses:

Local: Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos

Foreign: Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt

Movie: The Count of Monte Cristo, Wizard of OzTV

Show: Oprah, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Singers: Beyonce Knowles, Regine Velasquez, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Bob Marley

Song: Ikaw by Sharon Cuneta

Music: Love songs and dance songs

Book: His Needs Her Needs

Author: J.K. Rowling, Mario Puzo

Expression: Live life to the fullest

Kristine Hermosa Profile

Full Name : Kristine Hermosa Orille
Nick Name : Tin
Birthday : September 9, 1983
Birth Place : Quezon City
Zodiac : Virgo
Province : Masbate
Religion : Christian
Church : Victory Fellowship
Height : 5′5”
Weight : 125 lbs
Hair : Dark Brown
Eyes : Brown
Showbiz : March 27, 1997
AnniversaryShowbiz : Allan Real
Manager
Member : Star Circle Batch 4
Father : Maximillian Orille
Mother : Maria Alma Hermosa-Orille
Siblings : Kathleen, Maxine & Joshua
Love : Diether
Best Pal : Kri-Kri
School : Quirino Elementary School, St. Anthony School, Colegio de San Pedro, ABS-CBN Distance LearningCenter, Liberty High School, Robertstown University
Education : College Graduate -Associate Degree In Arts

Kristine Hermosa Orille (born September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is born to a Filipino father and a Spanish mestiza mother. She has an older sister named Kathleen, who was the one eager to audition to be a star on ABS-CBN. However, her sister failed to impress the judges on the first screening.

It was reluctant younger sister Kristine who was suggested to audition mainly due to her height and beauty. Thought to be just another pretty-faced teenage actress, Kristine rose to fame in the TV series “Pangako Sa ‘Yo“, which made famous her love team partnership with Jericho Rosales, who later became her real-life boyfriend.

Years before her fame, Kristine started out as Baron Geisler’s loveteam partner in Nagbibinata. Later on, she was cast in the heavy drama “Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako”, a weekly series together with Marvin Agustin. She garnered critical acclaim for her performance in this series where she portrayed the role of a woman five years her senior.

She was linked to Diether Ocampo until it became a real-life romance on the set of “Sana’y Wala ng Wakas”. The two got married later on. Their joint project, a TV series, “Til Death Do Us Part” was a major flop. In 2005, she was given the role of Luisa in the much-loved classic “Gulong ng Palad” together with new TV partner TJ Trinidad. This was her TV comeback after a long hiatus.

Kristine Hermosa is a member of ABS-CBN’s circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.

came after she was cast in the hit mini-series Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako where her acting prowess was noticed.

Kris Aquino Profile

Birth Date: February 14, 1971
Birth Place: Quezon City, Philippines, USA
Birth Name: Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino
Height: 5'3"

Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino-Yap, (born February 14, 1971 in Quezon City) is a prominent television and movie personality in the Philippines.

She is the fifth and youngest child of former president Corazon Aquino and Benigno Aquino, Jr., a popular opposition senator during the Ferdinand Marcos regime. She is the youngest of five siblings: Maria Elena, Aurora Corazon, Benigno the III (who currently represents Tarlac in the Philippine House of Representatives) and Victoria Eliza.

In recent years, Aquino has been labeled "The Philippines' Queen of Talk," due to her success in hosting talk shows. She was also crowned as the 2004 Box Office Queen for her hit movies such as Feng Shui and So... Happy Together.

In the infamous 1978 parliamentary elections where her father was a candidate, the seven-year-old Aquino wooed the crowds as a stand-in for her imprisoned father at campaign rallies. Aquino spent most of her elementary school days in the United States because the Aquino family was in exile. After the assassination of her father in 1983, Aquino returned to the Philippines and was a precocious presence in rallies against the Marcos regime.After the 1986 revolution that removed President Ferdinand Marcos from power, the teenaged Kris stepped into the limelight, starting with guest spots on television dramas and comedies, as well as talk shows. Finally, she made her film debut with actor Rene Requiestas in the comedy Pido Dida.

Aquino afterwards had a commercially steady, though critically panned career and managed to score an acting nomination for The Fatima Buen Story. She also starred in a film based on a true-life murder, The Vizconde Massacre. Its financial success and successive crime films of the same vein in which she starred in gained her the nickname "Massacre Queen" by newspaper critics.

Kris graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature.

It was not until 1994, that she did a Nandito Ako with action star Philip Salvador that started one of Kris' very controversial love affairs. Aquino became pregnant and had a child, Joshua.

With her movie career slowing, Aquino shifted her sights on a television career as a talk show host launched through The Kris Aquino Show produced by VIVA on Channel 4. But it was in GMA Network showbiz oriented talk show Startalk where she co-hosted with Boy Abunda and Lolit Solis that her hosting capabilities were noticed.

Media conglomerate and GMA Network's rival ABS-CBN noticed her undeniable hosting wit, offered her a contract and launched Today with Kris Aquino, one of the most successful talk shows of the 1990s. In January 2003 to May 2004, she hosted yet another successful morning talk show that was supposed to last for 2 weeks but lasted for 16 months entitled Morning Girls with Kris and Korina alongside popular media personality Korina Sanchez. Not all of Aquino's television endeavors were hits; notable failures include Balitang Kris, which lasted for one season. As of 2005, she hosts The Buzz, a showbiz gossip/talk show with Boy Abunda and Cristy Fermin for the same network, as well as Pilipinas, Game KNB?, a game show which focuses on trivia. She had been also controversial for wearing plunging dresses which noted her as a fashion-talk show queen.

Aquino is also known for her troublesome relationships. However, she recently admitted that she and James Yap, who plays basketball for the Purefoods Chunkee Giants, had a civil marriage in July 2005. She also revealed in her show, The Buzz that she and husband James Yap are expecting a baby in May 2007. In the mid-1990s, Aquino was also involved with a Purefoods basketball player, Alvin Patrimonio, who was then married. In her relationship before Yap, she was involved with then Paranaque mayor Joey Marquez, who she later split in a tumultuous ending, allegeding that Marquez pointed a gun at her face, and also gave her venereal disease. She made her admission on an interview by former co-host Korina Sanchez on the ABS-CBN newscast TV Patrol. Such admission became the highest-rating news segment in the history of Philippine newscast.

Kris Aquino is the highest paid TV Host in the Philippines, thus, making her the 'Queen of Talk and Game Shows'. She is also one of the Filipino actresses who are sought after by companies for product endorsements. At present, she is an endorser for a popular corned beef brand as well as for San Miguel Corporation and Smart Communications. Incidentally, the same corned beef brand is the name of basketball team that James Yap plays for. Her commercial for San Miguel became the most remembered tv commercial and was said to have a 99 percent audience recall. She was paid a total of P20,000,000.00 for the said endorsement.

Aquino was also bestowed the title of "Commercial Princess of the Philippines". Such title was given to her for having numerous of TV and print apperances in Filipino media. and for being the 2nd-highest paid commercial endorser in the Philippines (next to the Sharon Cuneta).

She also currently hosts the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal, which is currently in ABS-CBN's primetime lineup.

Kris Aquino got her start in movies with the help of Regal Films, one of the oldest film outfits in the Philippines. Her first few movies were mostly wholesome stories, the most enduring of which was the Pido Dida series, where she was paired with the late comedian Rene Requiestas and earned her her first box-office queen award. She later on she shifted into more serious roles, notably with massacre films such as The Vizconde Massacre. Despite her being a big draw in the box office, her acting skills were considered stiff and mechanical.

She first drew praise for her acting when she bagged a nomination from the Gawad Urian award-giving body, composed of film critics, for the film The Fatima Buen Story. She eventually won a supporting actress award for the film Mano Po (Regal FIlms), where she portrayed a weak-willed and submissive scion of a wealthy Filipino-Chinese clan.

But Aquino's most commercially-successful movie in her career is Feng Shui, a Star Cinema production that featured Chinese influences and omen. Feng Shui, which was made during the wave of "Asian-style horror" flicks that spread throughout the continent since 2002's The Ring, made P180,218,395. It was the highest grossing Filipino movie of 2004, and the second most successful movie overall next to Spider-Man 2 which made over P225 million.

Like anyone else, Aquino had her share of box-office bombs. Her 2003 movie with actor Robin Padilla, You and Me Against The World, flopped at the box-office right from the start. Made for P25,000,000 and released immediately after Aquino won acting awards (for her performance in 2002's Mano Po), You and Me Against The World made only P4,389,005. The film's producers lost an estimated P23,000,000, even with home videos accounted. Because You and Me Against The World failed to attract an audience, several movie theaters pulled the film out and replaced it with another film. Some theaters were reported to have done this on the movie's 2nd day of play.

She is now married with PBA player James Yap. She is also expected to have her second child after she announced on The Buzz that she is pregnant.

Vina Morales Profile

Vina Morales (born Sharon Garcia Magdayao 17 October 1975, Bogo, Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipina actress of maternal Spanish and paternal Cebuano descent. She played the title role in the film The Sarah Balabagan Story. She is the older sister of teen actress Shaina Magdayao.
Even as a child growing up in Bogo, Cebu, Sharon Garcia Magdayao a.k.a.Vina Morales knew that she wanted to be a singer. It was nine-year-old Sharon’s singing with her church choir that would lead to her big break. The local parish priest, Fr. Fritz Malinao, was also a songwriter. He recognized Sharon’s talent and asked her to sing one of his compositions as an entry in the Cebu Pop Music Festival. The song, “Paglaum,” (”hope” in Visayan), not only won the Grand Prize but also earned the “Best Interpreter” award for its young singer.

Sharon and her family were surprised to learn that representatives from Viva Films had seen her performance. They were so impressed with her talents that they immediately offered her a singing and acting contract.

The Magdayao family was very supportive of their gifted daughter. They sold everything they had in Cebu and moved to Manila. The family entrusted ten-year-old Sharon’s career to Mina del Rosario of Viva Films, who became like a second mother to Sharon. It was Mina who gave Sharon the name Vina, taken from her daughter’s name Vina Vanesa.

The only problem standing in the way of Vina’s acting career was that she only spoke English and Bisaya. But now that she was living in Manila, her Tagalog improved rapidly and she soon made her first movie, Nakagapos na Puso, in which she played the niece of Tonton Gutierrez. The film also starred Vina’s idol and namesake, Sharon Cuneta.

In her late teens Vina Morales began taking on more mature roles. She appeared with Robin Padilla in Utol Kong Hoodlum. She starred with Ariel Rivera in Anghel Na Walang Langit. This was a dual role in which Vina played two lookalike young women with very different personalities.

One of Vina’s most challenging and controversial roles was that of Sarah Balabagan, the young Muslim domestic helper from Mindanao who killed her employer in United Arab Emirates after he raped her. For a while it seemed like The Sarah Balabagan Story might never be shown publicly, after the UAR government objected to the way Muslim life was depicted in some scenes. It was finally allowed to be shown and earned Vina three Best Actress nominations.

While Vina’s acting career flourished, she also kept up with her singing, continuing to record albums and perform in live concerts. Her latest album, released in March 2004, is a collection of love songs entitled Mamahalin Ka Niya. Vina co-wrote the lyrics of one song, “Paano Kaya Magtatagpo?”, with good friend Piolo Pascual. Their busy schedules did not allow them to meet in person, so they wrote the lyrics through texting! The music was then composed by Arnel de Pano. Later Vina and Piolo recorded the song as a duet. Other songs on the album include “Yakapin Mo Ako,” “Pangako” and “Saan Darating ang Umaga.” Vina had first sung “Yakapin Mo Ako” when portraying singer Joey Albert on the biographical TV series Maalaala Mo Kaya.

For the past couple of years Vina’s career as an international concert artist has really taken off big-time. In 2002 she had a series of shows with Martin Nievera in the US and Canada. She had her own successful mult-city US tour, “Vina Revealed,” in the summer of 2003 and is currently in the middle of another one called “Vina’s Hot!” Vina doesn’t just sing, she also does several high-energy dance numbers at each show, and makes sure to keep physically fit so she can keep up with the demands of such an exhausting schedule.

A special honor for Vina was being the first Filipino chosen to sing at the New York International Music Festival, which last year was held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. She performed five songs and got a long standing ovation. Vina still performs at home too, of course; she has a big show coming up at the Araneta on Independence Day 2004.

Vina has one career ambition that she has not yet realized: “I’d like to do theater,” she said in a recent interview. “I was offered to do a musical this year, and I hope it happens because I’ve always wanted to act on stage.” There can be little doubt that Vina will be just as successful in this new venture as she has been in all her other artistic achievements!

Sarah Geronimo Profile

Sarah Asher Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988 to Father Delfin Geronimo, a retired PLDT employee, and mother Divina, who used to run a beauty parlor in their house at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Sarah is the third of four children with siblings Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace, and Ezekiel Gabriel.

Sarah’s first music lessons came from her father. He would have her practice everyday to develop her singing prowess. Sarah first sang on stage at age two at a mall show. Sarah sang “Pasko Na Naman” with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso. At four years old,mother Divine would accompany her to auditions for different TV programs. Sarah became part of kiddie shows Pen-pen de Sarapen (4-6 years old), Ang TV (7-8 years old), and NEXT (8-9 years old). In between auditions, Sarah would perform at shopping malls and hotel lounges. She was one of the performers during the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II. Sarah at an early age joined hosts of different singing contests the first of which was Tuklas Talino sponsored by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

Star For A Night hosted by Ms. Regine Velasquez was rguably the singing contest that catapulted Sarah to stardom. On March 1, 2003, at age fourteen Sarah emerged as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song “To Love You More.” She won P 1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Artist Agency. The prize money was spent on tuition fees and the operation of her eldest sister.

After this turning point what followed are albums, concerts, her own soap opera, a mainstay at ASAP (a Sunday variety show), supporting roles in movies, endorsements, and legions of fans. She became a popstar, a teen princess, a role model.

Sarah paved the way for the next generation champion singers. They are Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Raymond Manalo, Erik Santos, Sheryn Regis, Christian Bautista, Frenchie Dy, Jerome Sala, and more still sompeting. At ASAP, champion singers show off their winning form at Champions Showdown.

When not busy being a popstar, Sarah spends time with her family, they go to Sunday mass. Sarah enjoys reading J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, and plays video games.

Her voice is premier. Her music encompasses all genres. On stage when she sings, she captures every emotion. She can be passionate and intense, solemn and melancholic, fun and cute, joyful and festive. Every note speaks to the heart.

Her excellence is affirmed through awards, hit songs,outstanding sales, sold out concerts.

Superb as she is as a performing artist to the casual listener but to the truest of fans her quirks is just as impressive. It is her laughter, her humble ways,her relationship to fans, friends and family, a sight you would see even when the cameras are off. That is why she always puts a smile on everyone’s face, days brighten up…”she’s pure sunshine.” In contrast, she’s a typhoon sweeping us off of our feet.

Her music and her life story appeal to all Filipinos. She breaks the boundaries of age, gender, economic status, even time and space. She’s a leveler. No one is rich. No one is poor.

Filipinos from different parts of the globe, you’ll all find them here, a group of the most interesting people, very creative and talented. They are the devoted fans, persons of different backgrounds, different personality styles…united by one star… SARAH GERONIMO…

Aliya Parcs Profile

Place of Birth: Netherlands
College: USLS
Course: Mass Communications
- Father is Dutch, mother is Filipino
- First sang in public at the age of four
- Finished an abridged course in Administration
- She sand in a band named Azul
- a local ABS-CBN talent coordinator spotted her in a mall and offered her a co-hosting job on its Saturday lunch time show which is being shown in Western Visayas
- She has a duet with Jose Mari Chan in the song "Here and Now" from his "A Heart's Journey" album- She is part of FHM's 100 sexiest women and Metro Magazine's 10 most beautiful

Born and raised in The Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Filipina mother, Aliya first sang in public at the age of four. She would since regularly sing in various school presentations and Filipino community affairs. In school her main sports were tennis and soccer although she never said no to any indoor game or other outdoor sports.

She finished an abridged course in Administration. At seventeen, Aliya was Holland's representative to the 1997 Euro-Santa Cruzan celebration held that year in London. She and 13 other European country representatives were presented in a gala evening affair before gracing the next day's grand procession in the main streets of London.

But it is Aliya's love for music and singing which gradually became her focus. As a child she took six years of basic piano and jazz ballet lessons. Once a week during college she would go to a neighboring town by bike to take informal voice lessons from a professional musician and jingles composer who was also the guitarist of a well-known Dutch lady singer. In the small recording studio at the back of his house Aliya would often observe and tinker along. Occasionally she also did on-cam assisting jobs for a Dutch variety tv show. When her parents decided to put up business in the Philippines, it took a mean amount of convincing for her to come along. She finally agreed on a promise to allow her to go back to Holland after two years if she still wanted to.

In late 1998 they finally came to settle in Bacolod City. Aliya decided to take another course and enrolled in USLS (La Salle)-Bacolod taking up MassCom. But the weather, dialect and methods of teaching were such that she experienced culture shock. Her parents agreed that she should discontinue schooling while she acclimatized. She did regret having to give up playing for the women's varsity soccer team. She helped her parents in the business while trying to learn the dialect.

Aliya has proven to be more than just a pretty face. Her career in Manila launched in the year 2000, alternating in different bands 'till 2003. In 2001, during one of her gigs she was discovered by a modeling agent and her modeling career took off. She did over a dozen t.v. commercials even more print ads in Asia. Some of her endorsements included companies like MANELS, TOKYO FASHION and currently NATASHA.

But even with her hands full, Aliya wanted more. She started hosting corporate shows and events on the side, which landed another t.v. stint. She hosted "PLANTET X", an extreme sports show and she became the first main host for "FASHION TV PHILIPPINES"

Still, she could not neglect her love for music, so when an offer came to revive the old hit song "HERE AND NOW", a composition by Filipino "living legend" JOSE MARI CHAN there was no way she could refuse this opportunity. They recorded the song, this time as a duet and with this song she appeared in her first first music video.

On the side Aliya sang lots of jingles for t.v. and radio ads because she saw this as a great opportunity to learn the ropes and gain experience in recording. With the help of composer ALLAN FELICIANO from Hit productions, her voice was now anonymously all over t.v. and radio ads. He started pushing her to write her own songs and as Aliya loves to take a challenge, she gave it a try.

Shortly after she was asked by BOOM DAYUPAY to compose a song for the sound track of the movie, "CRYING LADIES", winner of the Manila Film festival. She got to work and finished her first original composition entitled "INNER STRENGTH (KEEP THE FAITH)" in which she wrote everything from music, lyrics, melody and all arrangements.

During one of the radio promotions for this album, she was a guest with ARTSTRONG on WAVE 89.1. On this particular day the minus one was not available, so ALIYA and ARTSTRONG had to figure out how to sing 30 minutes with just his guitar. They didn't know eachothers songs, so they were put up to the real challenge and be creative. ARTSTRONG played some random chords and ALIYA found her way through with lyrics and a melody and together they created their own rendition of songs including a version of "DON'T KNOW WHY" live on air without any rehearsal! The feedback for this track was so impressive that it was released untouched on the album "JAM & JIVE".

That immediately brought them the great idea for a radio show, offered by station manager JOE 'D MANGO. The show "TWISTED" was born only minutes after their promo spot, the show where they twisted songs by changing chords, ad libbing and freestyling, singing lyrics of one song to the music of other songs, on the spot by request.

THOR joined the duo, but unfortunately time and distance was not on their side. Shortly after, sadly their favorite stint came to an end.

Never the less, during all the time spent back at the studio it was inevitable for the next song to be recorded when ALLAN presented an old song he wrote, but wasn't quite sure how to polish. ALIYA then started "ad libbing" a new melody on his track. "STOP THINK" was created and simultaniously recorded on the spot. Aliya not being fully aware, ALLAN submitted the song to composers contest "HIMIG HANDOG" on ABS-CBN in 2003. She realized what had just happened when she received the phone call. To their surprise, "STOP THINK" had made it as one of the 10 final songs and then became a huge radio hit.

Immediately "STAR RECORDS" picked that up and they signed ALIYA up in 2004, for one year. They released the album "SINGLES", including fellow female vocalists Karel Marquez, Maoui David and Marinel Santos. "SINGLES" included the carrier single "I CLOSE MY EYES" with a very controversial music video, directed by CONNIE MACATUNO, starring super celebrity "JERICHO ROSALES".

"I CLOSE MY EYES" is ALIYA'S tribute song to JOSE MARI CHAN which ALIYA once again composed herself.

Also on the album is the re-release of "STOP THINK", the theme song for the t.v. series "SEASONS OF LOVE" and the much requested revival of the song "FOR ALL OF MY LIFE".

By this time her duet "THE ANSWER" wich she performed and co-wrote with Filipino rapper "KRAZYKYLE", was finally released. Months after they actually finished recording it.

In 2005 composer/producer/singer KEITH MARTIN (best known for "BECAUSE OF YOU" and "NEVER FIND SOMEONE LIKE YOU") was interested in collaborating with ALIYA for "KYLA'S" album "NO ORDINARY GIRL". They composed the song "WHEN I'M WITH YOU".

The two got together again to compose the heart tearing ballad "THE HURT I'D GO THROUGH", released on KYLA'S latest album "BEAUTIFUL DAYS".

ALIYA also found some time to write and record the cute "kilig scene" song, "FOREVERTIME" together with ARTSTRONG, OST "ETERNITY". A movie by MARK REYES under Regal Films starring Iza Calzado, Ding Dong Dantes, Mark Herras and Jennelyn Mercado.

ALIYA has also been voted by MEGA magazine in 2003 as one of Manila's 10 most beautiful.

She's been voted FHM's 100 sexiest in the world for 3 consecutive years.

And were you lucky enough to catch her at the final table of the very first (RAY BAN CELEBRITY) POKER TOURNAMENT in the Philippines? This grand poker debut was televised over a dozen times. Aliya represented all the women, as she was the only female to make it to the finals.

Meeting DOYLE BRUNSON in the flesh and being able to interview him during his own tournament visit along side JACK BINION and a few of the other most respected, notorious players in the entire world may have been one of the highlights of her poker experience so far.

And who wouldn't want to be in her shoes as she hosted the first official WPT (WORLD POKER TOUR) Philippines, marking it's debut in the entire Philippine poker history!

Currently she is working on a solo album whenever she's not too busy doing gigs, corporate shows, pictorials, charity work or making hand-made photo frames, post cards and paintings (now being sold exclusively at PEPPERED CHERRY in SERENDRA Makati).

Desiree Del Valle Profile

Real Name: Desiree Del Valle
Nickname: Des
Birthday: May 28, 1982
Birthplace: Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: May 1999
Hobbies: Watching movies, cooking

Pet/s: 2 dogs (Labrador and Siberian Husky

Actors/Actresses:

Local: Cherie Gil, Maricel Soriano

Foreign: Meg Ryan, Angelina Jolie

Movie: Only You, Love Affair

TV Show: Friends

Singers: Beyonce , Fergie, Norah Jones

Song: For You

Music: Hip Hop, Jazz

Expression: The Notebook, Memoirs of a Geisha
Adjective that best describes you: Nice… Really! Don’t be fooled by my looks.

Fashion: Jeans and any nice top and nice heels

Fashion icon: Me! Hahahaha!

Fears: To lose my dad

Unforgettable childhood memory: Parties with my family and relatives.

Goals: To have my own big house and hopefully to win an acting award.

Rachel Alejandro Profile

Rachel Alejandro first entered the world of showbiz at the age of 12. Born in the Philippines to artistic stock (father Hajji Alejandro is a highly-lauded singer), when she was a host on the popular TV show "That's Entertainment." At 15, following her successful TV stint, Rachel recorded her first album, Just A Minute, for Alpha Records. The album spawned several hit songs including the #1 single "Mr. Kupido," as well as "K.S.P. (Kulang Sa Pansin)" and "Kay Tagal." The album went gold and Rachel's recording career was off and running. Her second album, "Watch Me Now," featured a revival of "Nakapagtataka," the signature song of her father, pop icon Hajji Alejandro. Rachel's powerful rendition of the song earned her the Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist and the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Award for Best Female Singer/Entertainer.

With a meteoric reign as one of Asia's most sought-after pop icons, Rachel has garnered a resume that boasts of just about every avenue of creative artistry: singer, dancer, stage and movie actor, writer and producer. This beautiful and talented powerhouse has an impressive list of accolades that set her in a lofty league apart from other young artists of here generation.

Over the course of the next few years, Rachel launched eleven more certified hit albums (Gold and Platinum) that generated numerous awards including: Two-time AWIT winner (the Philippines equivalent to the Grammy Awards), Best Female Recording Artist; AWIT Song of the Year for Paalam Na (Goodbye); Grand Prize Metro Pop 2000 Song Competition for Forever and a Day.

Rachel is no stranger to the international concert scene. She performed for crowds on four continents in such countries as Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Romania, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and cities across the United States. And just when we though we saw it all, Rachel found yet another genre on stage to conquer: the theatre.

In 2001, Rachel bagged the coveted lead as Mimi in Singapore Repertory offering of Jonathan Larson masterpiece, Rent. "Rachel's Mimi sounds even better than Broadway," exclaimed one media reviewer who watched both shows. Revered for her powerful vocal range and stellar acting ability, Rachel has played the lead role in a number of plays including: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress; Fire Water Woman; Promises, Promises; Peter Pan, the musical, and The Sound of Music. She also produced and starred in numerous Filipino musicals to sold-out crowds.

Currently busy in the studio, Rachel has been collaborating with some of the hottest new producers, singers and songwriters from New York and Chicago. She sang a duet with Latin Grammy Award winner Kevin Ceballo called Close But Apart. Rachel can also be heard on the soundtrack of Strut, a new reality travel show that takes viewers to the hottest party scenes across the country and accidentally, mimicking Rachel's own lifestyle of non-stop globetrotting.

Rachel resides in Manhattan, New York. She's excited to release her first US album later this year. Judging from her track record, it's America that should be excited for the coming for this superstar! With a meteoric reign as one of Asia's most sought-after pop icons, Rachel has garnered a resume that boasts of just about every avenue of creative artistry: singer, dancer, stage and movie actor, writer and producer. This beautiful and talented powerhouse has an impressive list of accolades that set her in a lofty league apart from other young artists of here generation.

Born in the Philippines to artistic stock (father Hajji Alejandro is a highly-lauded singer), Rachel recorded her first album at the age of fifteen under Alpha Records. Over the course of the next few years, Rachel launched eleven more certified hit albums (Gold and Platinum) that generated numerous awards including: Two-time AWIT winner (the Philippines equivalent to the Grammy Awards), Best Female Recording Artist; AWIT Song of the Year for Paalam Na (Goodbye); Grand Prize Metro Pop 2000 Song Competition for Forever and a Day.

Rachel is no stranger to the international concert scene. She performed for crowds on four continents in such countries as Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Romania, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and cities across the United States. And just when we though we saw it all, Rachel found yet another genre on stage to conquer: the theatre.

In 2001, Rachel bagged the coveted lead as Mimi in Singapore Repertory offering of Jonathan Larson masterpiece, Rent. "Rachel's Mimi sounds even better than Broadway," exclaimed one media reviewer who watched both shows. Revered for her powerful vocal range and stellar acting ability, Rachel has played the lead role in a number of plays including: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress; Fire Water Woman; Promises, Promises; Peter Pan, the musical, and The Sound of Music. She also produced and starred in numerous Filipino musicals to sold-out crowds.

Currently busy in the studio, Rachel has been collaborating with some of the hottest new producers, singers and songwriters from New York and Chicago. She sang a duet with Latin Grammy Award winner Kevin Ceballo called Close But Apart. Rachel can also be heard on the soundtrack of Strut, a new reality travel show that takes viewers to the hottest party scenes across the country and accidentally, mimicking Rachel's own lifestyle of non-stop globetrotting.

Rachel resides in Manhattan, New York. She's excited to release her first US album later this year. Judging from her track record, it's America that should be excited for the coming for this superstar!

When asked by controversial Radio DJ Mo Twister on which singer she thinks is over-rated, Rachel replied, "I'm freakin' Regine Velasquez. I'm not a fan." She also said Kris Aquino is the worst actress.

Lovi Poe Profile

The daughter of an action star and big-screen legend comes into her own light as an actress-singer. Catch her in Love to Love's 12th season as well as in GMA's soon to be launched primetime great, Bakekang!

Real Name: Lourdes Virgina Moran Poe

Nickname: Lovi (pronounced as Lah-vi)

Birthday: February 11, 1989

Birthplace: St. Lukes Hospital, Quezon City

Showbiz Anniversary: July 10, 2005 at SOP

Hobbies: Writing poems

Sports: Gymnastics, volleyball, basketball & badminton

Pet/s: Ochie (Persian cat)

Actors/Actresses:

Local: FPJ (my Dad), Vilma Santos

Foreign: Matt Le Blanc, Jodie Foster

Movie: A Walk To Remember (Mandy Moore)

TV Show: Love to Love, Bakekang, Friends, O.C., Lost, Prison Break

Singers: Regine Velasquez, Norah Jones, Sarah Mc Lachlan

Song: Do What You Have To Do by Sarah Mc Lachlan

Music: Pop, jazz, alternative, house

Book: A Walk to Remember by Nicolas Spark

Expression: Oh My God!

Adjective that best describes you: Friendly

Fashion: Simple but elegant

Fashion icon: Jennifer Aniston

Most Treasured item: My memory box

Pet Peeves: Liars and cheaters

Fears: Cockroaches and heights

Unforgettable childhood memory: When I got lost in a mall

Goals: To be a great performer and successful businesswoman

Role Model: Mama Mary and my Mom

Nadine Samonte Profile

One of the freshest and loveliest faces in television today is busy, busy, busy. With projects left and right, Nadine certainly has her hands full.

She has the smile that captured everyone’s attention. Even though she was not the ultimate survivor in Starstruck, the offers poured in.

Real Name: Nadine Samonte

Nickname: Nadz

Birthdate: March 2, 1988

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

School: Alpha Angelicum Academy

Show: Stage 1 StarStruck Playhouse, Ikaw Sa Puso Ko, Darna, Etheria
Food: Tocino and shrimp

Ice cream flavor: Blueberry

Color: Red and black

Book: A Child Called It

Pet: Parrot

Song: Love songs

TV Show: Bakekang, Etheria, Now and Forever

Movie: Pearl Harbor and Blue Crush

Cartoon: Taz is my favorite cartoon character

Actor: Tom Cruise

Actress: Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz

Band/Artist: Freestyle

Gimmick Place: House lang

Resto: Anywhere

Coffee: Frappe

Drama or Comedy: Comedy

Iza Calzado Profile

Many may step back and gaze in awe at her beauty and grace, yet her affable smile can disarm and make anyone feel at ease.

While Iza considers herself an old soul, there's no doubt that she has a youthful spirit.

Maria Isadora Ussher Calzado, popularly known as Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress who gained big attention in show business in May 2002. Her biggest breaks in Philippine showbiz include teaming-up with Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas in GMA Network's Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and taking the role as Amihan in Encantadia. Although, she considers playing the role of Mary Grace in Star Cinema's Milan as the turning point of her career.

Real Name: Maria Isadora U. Calzado
Nickname: Iza

Birthday: August 12, 1982
Birthplace: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: May 2002

The classic Latina/Filipina Beauty is the daughter of choreographer and TV director Lito Calzado, and the late Irish-Spanish-Filipina, Mary Ann Ussher. Iza's brother, Dash, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Pinoy rap group.

In the late 1990s, she finished her high school in Miriam College and after which finished her undergraduate education in the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts.

Hobbies: Dancing

Sports: Swimming

Actors/Actresses:

Local: Cesar Montano, Cherry Pie Picache, Eddie Garcia, Hilda Koronel, Judy Ann Santos, Rita Gomez, Mylene Dizon

Foreign: Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp

Movie: Hihintayin Kita sa Langit, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, 50 First Dates

TV Show: Atlantika, At Your Service, Sex and the City

Singers: Beyonce

Song: Stay Together, Kissing

Music: Everything as long as it is good

Book: 4 Agreements

Author: Sidney Sheldon

Iza ventured first as a commercial model, appearing in a Pantene advertisement. Her first acting stint was via the television show Kung Mawawala Ka wherein she plays the bitter antagonist Phoebe. In the following years she appeared in several movies and television shows including Milan, Sabel, Te Amo: Maging Sino Ka Man, and Sigaw. In 2005, she was cast in the most expensive television show in Philippine history, Encantadia wherein she plays one of the five main characters, Amihan. She reprised the role in Etheria, which began airing in December 12, 2005 and ended in February 18, 2006. She's also in the second sequel of Encantadia, Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas which began in February 20, 2006 and is expected to finish April 28, 2006. She also received praises from her recent movie with GMA Films, "Moments Of Love", as a woman living in the 1950's and as Milagros in Regal Film's hit movie "Eternity". Iza is included in GMA Network's latest telefantasya "Atlantika" as Dingdong Dantes' leading lady. She also has upcoming movies such as "Blockout" with Philippine Cinema's bad boy, Robin Padilla, "Shake, Rattle & Roll 8" and "Mona: Singapore Escort" which was shot in Singapore.

Adjectives that best describe you: An old soul but a kid at heart
Fashion: It depends on my mood
Fashion icon: Sienna Miller

Most treasured item: Mobile phone

Pet Peeves: Hypocrites and back biters

Fears: Being alone
Unforgettable childhood memory: Tokyo Disneyland with Mom & Dad
Goals: To be a respected actress, to be a Hollywood actress and to be a good mom and wife

Role Model: Christ

Nikki Gil Profile

Nikki Gil (born August 23, 1987) is a Filipina actress, host, and singer. She is famous for doing the Asian versions of “Breaking Free” and “Gotta Go My Own Way” from the Disney Channel Original Movies, High School Musical, and High School Musical.

Real Name : Monica Pauline Gil
Nickname : Nikki
Birthday : August 23, 1987
School : Ateneo De Manila
Fave Artists : Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Tamia. I like Disney songs. My fave Disney song is ‘Part of Your World’. I don’t like rock. I also like Southborder.

Hobbies : I play the piano. I play volleyball. I’m into studying. I graduated valedictorian from high school, so its part of me na. I bake too! My specialty is oatmeal cookies.

Getting into modeling : I used to do VTRs when I was younger. No one was getting me. I felt rejected so I stopped. My skin broke out too! When it cleaned up, I started again. Then I go the Coke and Sunsilk TVCs right away.

How was your Coke shoot : It was really fun! It didn’t feel like work at all. One day rehearsal, the one day for the shoot [in Ongpin]. We recorded the song a day before the rehearsal. The atmosphere wasn’t stressful at all.”

So it was you who was really singing the commercial : “Yes! I love singing! But my only exposure is in church, We’re a family of singers too.”

Any Collections : Buttons and Candy Wrappers like the colorful Wonka wrappers. The designs are very cute. I keep it in a jar.

Beauty Secret: Well for me,it doesn’t really matter how much make-up you put on or whatever you do, if you’re not beautiful inside, it will really show. I think it’s important to beautify your inner person before anything else. But drink lots of water and don’t forget to wash your face always before going to bed.

Describe your style : Girly, conservative but not too balot. I’m not really the jeans-and-sneakers type, but still laid back.

You shop at ? Bayo and Kamiseta. But i’d rather shop in tiangges, like Greenhills. Usually I buy something that’s cheap lang.

You like guys who are : In Love With God. Major turn-on. Funny, sweet and intelligent. Someone who can provide for me when we get married. I like guys who are like my dad. My dad is wonderful. I also like cute, tanned, Mexican-type of guys. Not chinito and mestizo.

Would rather avoid guys who are : Guys who are presko, and those who are super duwag. Those who won’t take a risk.

You hate it when : My alarm goes off in the morning. I travel from the South to Ateneo every day so I have to wake up really early. It’s the worst feeling.

You love it when : Classes are suspended. You get to stay home and eat and sleep.

In the future you are going to : I’ve always wanted to be a princess, but it’s impossible, I guess (laughs). I have many plans for myself , but you know how life operates, you never know in what direction it will take you. I also want to start my own business but on what I’m not so sure yet, but I definitely want to be my own boss.

Guiding Principle : Follow you goals but be sensitive to what you want. Enjoy life!

When Nikki Gil appeared for the first time in the Coca-Cola commercial, many were immediately smitten by her sweet singing voice and very congenial personality. The commercial was instrumental to Gil’s ascent in show business, and the jingle became a national anthem of sorts.

Nikki’s sunshiny persona brightens the boob tube in ASAP ‘06, Breakfast Surprise, and MYX. She also hosted the daily reality search show Pinoy Dream Academy. Her voice constantly fills the airwaves as songs from her self-titled album, like “Sakayan ng Jeep” and “Glowing Inside,” have become easy listening tunes favored by the young. Her star reaches bling-bling proportions as she, together with Singapore’s Alicia Pan and Malaysia’s Vince Chong, sings “Breaking Free,” one of the sound tracks of the Disney Channel’s original movie High School Musical.

Gil is a member of ABS-CBN’s elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic.

Commercials and endorsements:
- Avon
- Smart Communication
- Hapee Toothpaste
- Coca-Cola (Commercial at YouTube.com)
- Vaseline (Commercial at YouTube.com)
- Lucky Me
- Vicky Belo Clinic
- Penshoppe
- Disney Channel Asia

Chynna Ortaleza Profile

Known to her fans as pretty and smart, Chynna stands out among the young stars of today because she is able to balance a thriving acting career with an ordinary life as a student. These days, she's busy with Atlantika and her regular stint in SOP gigsters.

Birth Name: Lara Serena R. Ortaleza
Nickname: Chynna
Birthday: December 6, 1982
Birthplace: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: March 2001
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, going out with friends

Sports: Badminton, kickboxing

Pets: CatsActors/Actresses

Local: Maricel Soriano, Cherry Gil

Foreign: Merryl Streep, Al Pacino

Movie: Interview with a Vampire

TV Show: Atlantika, MTV, Sex & the City, SOP Gigsters, 3R, Bahay Mo Ba ‘To?

Singers: Brandon Boyd, Madonna, Britney Spears

Song: DriveMusic: I like all genres

Book: Da Vinci Code, The Alchemist

Author: Paulo Coelho

Expression: Yeah! O my goid…

Jocelyn Oxlade Profile

Jocelyn isn't exactly the type who blends in with the crowd, what with her head-turning beauty, mile-long legs and a body to die for. It's no wonder she took home the Miss Photogenic Award in the recent Miss Hawaiian Tropic beauty pageant. But beauty and titles barely scratch the surface of this multi-faceted girl.

Nickname: J

Sex: Female
Citizenship: Dual (Filipino-British Citizen)
Date of Birth: January 2, 1984
Height (without shoes): 5'8 ft.
Weight: 118 lbs.
Bust: 36 C
Waist: 24
Hips: 36
Dress Size: 5/6
Shorts/Pants Size: 6
Top Size: Small/Medium
Shoe Size: 9 ( U.S. )
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Language Spoken: EnglishLanguages
Read: English

EDUCATION

High School : Cardinal Newman High School , East Sussex
College: Cardinal Newman College , East Sussex
Courses: Pre-Med, Biology, and Chemistry
Community Achievements/ Service, or Clubs: Qualified Dance Teacher, Music Teacher (Violin and Piano)
Hobbies and Interests: Song Writing, Dance, Singing, Swimming, Acting, Boxing, Reading
Future Goals:To be a successful recording artist, Model, Wife,and Mother
Admirable Character Traits: Integrity, Ambition and Perseverance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. One of top 10 semi_finalist in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant 2005 held at Las Vegas Nevada, USA.

2. Won as Miss Photogenic Award out of 97 other candidates as chosen by the American Press Corps at the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant In Las Vegas Nevada, USA.

3.Chosen as Miss EARTHCAM. The official webpage server to the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant.

4. Was offered a spread in Playboy Magazine with a fee of $25,000 which she respectfully turned down due to personal convictions and principles which stunned fellow contestants and even the press.

A BRIEF SELF-DESCRIPTION BY JOCELYN OXLADE

I'm a twenty-one year-old half-British and half-Filipino woman. I lost my father to cancer at a young age so I grew up admiring my mother who was a strong and independent single mom of three. My self-motivation, drive and determination to succeed are characteristics I imbibed from her.

I fell in love with music and all forms of expression at the age of three. I began taking dance and piano lessons while singing and songwriting came naturally to me. I am currently in the process of making my debut album.

I moved to the Philippines two years ago after graduating from college. I have always wanted to move to the Philippines to learn about the other half of my heritage. I love the culture, the people and of course, the country itself because it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

EXPERIENCE

Commercial Model - TVC / KFC Fast Foods Philippines- San Miguel Philippines
Featured: Cover Girl - SPEED MAGAZINE, T-3, GADGET Magazine
Editorial : ELLE MAGAZINE USA, SPEED Magazine Philippines
LIFESTYLE ASIA, T-3 and GADGET Magazines
Swimsuit Model Feature- FHM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Winner- Miss Hawaiian Tropic International - Philippines - 2005

Miss EARTH CAM , Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - 2005

Miss Photogenic USA, won at Treasure Island Las Vegas, 2005

Aubrey Miles Profile

I. Aubrey Miles Biography

Aubrey is the third among the four kids of Victorino Sandel and Maria Perla Santos. She finished her secondary education at La Consolacion Academy in Caloocan City. She was a college sophomore student at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, major in voice and minor in piano when talent scout Dondon Monteverde discovered and signed her up to an eight-film, two-year contract with Regal Films.

At 16, she was already appearing in GMA sitcoms like Beh Bote Nga and German Moreno's Best Friends. In between showbiz assignments, she joined beauty contests such as Miss Ever Gotesco, Miss Caloocan, Miss Lions Club, and Miss Global Philippines in which her sister ended up being the first runner-up and she won fourth runner-up. She never won a title but copped runner-up positions that earned her enough money to support her family and herself.

As she was nearing the age of 20, she decided to do something new. Dondon Monteverde offered her to play a prostitute from the provinces in the softcore movie Prosti (abbreviation for "prostitute"). After Prosti became successful in the box office, making P29 million. To date, Prosti is still the highest grossing movie of her career. This successful debut led to other movie offers, all of which did not enjoy the same level of success as Prosti. She was offered endorsement contracts from different companies, such as Bench (a clothing company in the Philippines).

After Prosti, she starred in the movie Xerex (based on a sex confessional column in a Philippine tabloid), where she played three different roles. Xerex was a commercial disaster as a result of two movies: Viva Films' Sex Drive and 20th Century Fox's X2: X-Men United. Originally scheduled for an April 2, 2003 opening date, Regal Films did not want to risk playing Xerex with Sex Drive knowing that Aubrey's rival Maui Taylor and fellow Viva hot babe Katya Santos are a formidable box-office attraction together. Realizing that there's no chance of winning against Viva's sexy movie, Regal delayed Xerex's opening by 28 days.

Unfortunately again for Regal and Aubrey Miles, Xerex opened on the same April 30, 2003 date as Hollywood's X2 made its much-awaited debut. Adding insult to injury, Star Cinema released its much-awaited romantic comedy Til There Was You (Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual) that same day as well. Because Regal spent so much money and could not afford another delay, they went ahead in releasing Xerex. As a wide majority of filmgoers watched X2 and Til There Was You, Xerex flopped in the box-office making only P13.3 million on a budget of P24 million. Even with home videos accounted for, Regal lost a total of P18.1 million with Xerex. Since Xerex, Miles' movie career and ability to attract moviegoers got damaged and never recovered.

Her next movie, Sanib, further damaged her acting career as it grossed only 8.2 million PhP in the box office despite its P25 million budget and massive marketing by Regal Films. It was universally panned by film critics as a poor man's copycat of The Exorcist. Not surprisingly, Miles was perceived as a candidate for "2003's Worst Actress" due to her badly-criticized performance in this movie. She played a young lady who gets possessed by demons, very much like Linda Blair in The Exorcist.

Targeting multi-media exposure, her manager secured for her a contract with television network ABS-CBN. She appeared in Masayang Tanghali Bayan (a daily noontime show) and in several sitcoms of ABS-CBN. As part of her marketing strategy to appeal to a wider audience, she began appearing in non-sexy roles in movies like Sanib, A Beautiful Life and Gagamboy, Regal Film's entry to the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival, where she appeared as actor Vhong Navarro's love interest.

She joined as a contestant in The Amazing Race Asia 1 where she teamed-up with her real-life best friend, Jacqueline Yu. They were eliminted in the 3rd leg of the race. Her current boyfriend is Filipino-American actor and model Troy Montero.

Very recently, movie scouts from Hollywood's Warner Bros. approached Miles and asked if she would be interested to play the lead role of comic book icon Wonder Woman in an upcoming film of the character. These scouts were sent to the Philippines by no less than producer Joel Silver, who made The Matrix film franchise.

II. Career

A. Filmography

* Rounin (TV Series) (2007) (mini) TV Series
* Super Noypi (2006)
* Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom (2005) as Bangkila
* Lisensyadong kamao (2005) as Fanie
* Pa-siyam (2004) as Ruth
* Beautiful Life (2004) as Daisy
* Singles (2004) as Susie
* Kuya (2004) as Chloe
* Gagamboy (2004) as Liani
* Xerex the Series First Edition (2004) (Video)
* "Home Along da Airport" (2003) (TV Series) as J.Lo
* Sanib (2003) as Melissa
* Xerex (2003) as Breezy/Marge/Jasmin
* Prosti (2002) as Ditas

B. Movie Grosses

All figures confirmed by Regal Films

* Prosti P29,224,019 (lead role)
* Xerex P13,314,445 (lead role)
* Sanib P8,180,992 (lead role)
* Gagamboy P24,293,004 (supporting role)
* Kuya P25,118,036 (supporting role)
* Singles P19,823,960 (co-lead)
* A Beautiful Life P6,442,162 (supporting role)
* Pa-siyam P22,400,351 (supporting role)
* Super Noypi P19,000,000 (cameo appearance)

III. Trivia

* She stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall.

* Her vital statistics are 34-24-34.

* She has a self-titled solo album.

* She joined the Elite Model Contest in 1999 where producer and talent scout German Moreno took notice of her.

* Has received 44.1 million PhP in salary payments from Regal Films.

* She owns a Ferrari and a Porche.

* Is the mother of a girl born in 2001. To this day she denies being a mother.

* Was approached by Warner Bros. representatives as part of a casting search for the lead role of the Wonder Woman movie.

* Is considered by fans as a victim of film critic Mario Bautista due to his harsh reviews of her acting. Most notably, Bautista attacked Miles for promoting pre-marital sex in a scene in the 2004 teenage movie Kuya.

* Prior to Xerex's opening, the Movie and Television Regulatory and Classification Board (MTRCB) pulled out some 100 photos of Aubrey Miles displayed by the movie production in the theater lobby inside a popular mall in Manila. The MTRCB ordered the pull-out after receiving several complaints from parents that the images displayed publicly were obscene. Miles defended the display of pictures, saying those were not pornographic. The black and white photos shot by Zander Angeles were displayed as early as April 26 to hype the movie.

Maui Taylor Profle

Maui Taylor (born Maureen Anne Rodriguez Taylor on June 28, 1983) is a British-born Filipino model, singer, and actress.

Taylor was born in Brighton, East Sussex, England and was raised there until the age of six; the youngest of four children. Her mother Annette met her father, Ricardo Taylor, a landscape artist, while on vacation in Britain. She lived in London until her teens when she was sent to live in the Philippines by her parents. Aside from her mother's longing to return to her homeland, her father insisted that she leave Britain with the rationale that she be raised with "Filipino values". Her older sisters are also in the entertainment field with one being an opera singer for the London Opera House while the other a choreographer.

Taylor initially got into show biz with the assistance of a cousin who was a member of a dance group in the Philippines. Because of her mestiza features, Taylor quickly found herself as a sought after actress despite the fact that she had no prior acting experience. She was eventually cast on the Filipino TV soap opera Anna Karenina at the age of 14. This lead to other roles in various TV shows as well as cinema.

Taylor first gained nationwide attention when she appeared on the cover of the April 2002 issue of FHM (Philippine edition). Because of her mature body and her very youthful face, she instantly became a hot sex symbol among men. This was justified when she appeared in her first starring role in the movie Gamitan, which grossed almost P70 million in the local box office. Maui Taylor had early movie appearances in films such as Tatarin and S2pid Luv, both from Viva Films. She had her big breakthrough, in 2002, when she got her first starring role in Gamitan, a movie where she played a young college girl who lost her virginity to an abusive and traitorous basketball player (who only used her in a big bet with friends), and latter plotted schemes of vengeance against those who hurt her. Gamitan was also the first movie where the young actress appeared nude and performed in sex scenes on the screen although no frontal nudity was shown.

Also in 2002, Taylor appeared in the film Hibla where she shared the lead with fellow actress Rica Peralejo. In separate situations in the film, both actresses appeared nude and performed sex scenes with different actors. Hibla easily topped the box office and enjoyed stealing people's attention as it featured a French kissing scene between Taylor and Peralejo (non-lesbian situation). The film is noted for its stunning capture of natural scenery.2003 was the last year Taylor was active in films. In April 2003, she starred with actress Katya Santos in the sex comedy Sex Drive, which was deeply inspired by the movie Y' Tu MaMa Tambien. Although it was blasted by critics for its pointless plot and sex scenes, Sex Drive made around almost P65 million domestically.

For her next movie, titled Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa (international title: The Last Virgin), Taylor had to work extra hard as she played a mentally retarded girl and had to live up to the acting prowess of Ara Mina and Jay Manalo, both veterans in the local film industry. She also had to go through rigid training in order to think and act convincingly like a 10 year old girl (her character in the story is 16 years old) and had to prepare herself for a rape scene.

While not as popular as her three previous movies, Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa was the big awards winner for the 2003 Manila Film Festival (including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress) and gained a financial boost from its victory. Taylor gained her first acting nomination with the film, particularly for Best Actress (which went to her co-star Ara Mina). The controversial movie became the festival's 2nd highest grossing entry.

Later in 2003, Taylor's film career started sliding as two of her films with Viva, Masamang Ugat and Bugbog Sarado failed to ignite in the local box-office. On the home video front, the star enjoyed a rise in her popularity boosted by the hot sales of the sexy music video collection Sex Goddess. She continues to be one of the most popular models and actresses in Filipino entertainment. The November 2005 issue of FHM featured an exclusive interview of Taylor as well as a hot-looking cover of her. Taylor is expected to star in the upcoming movie Short Time, a sex comedy that will be released later this year 2006.

Taylor is a consistent vote-getter in FHM Philippines' annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World chart.In the 2006 chart, she ranked 20th overall, up 54 notches from 2005. For the years 2002 and 2003, she made the Top 10.

Since she started going bold on screen, the gorgeous actress became a huge box office magnet at the theaters. Her highest grossing non-starring role was the comedy S2pid Luv. To date, her leading role films combined for a box office take of P265,833,619.

List of theatrical appearances in chronological order (titles in bold indicate lead roles)

Tatarin P44,885,191
S2pid Luv P32,523,168
Gamitan P69,812,200
Hibla P62,115,035
Sex Drive P64,822,701
Ang Huling Birhen sa Lupa P50,594,433
Masamang Ugat P18,308,970
Bugbog Sarado P18,489,250

Note: All box office figures provided by Viva Films.

Roxanne Guinoo Profile

Filipina actress Roxanne Guinoo was born in Rosario, Cavite on February 14, 1986 to Bernardo Guinoo and Ana Bosch. She was the youngest in a brood of four girls. She was overprotected and sheltered. She even recalled a time when she cried because she was not allowed to go to a fast food chain along with her friends. She attended college at De La Salle University Dasmariñas.

Roxanne mentioned that when she was in high school, she auditioned for a drama club called Teatro. She passed, but her parents stopped her from joining Teatro.

She auditioned for Star Circle Quest in SM Bicutan with her sister to accompany her.

She first appeared in the first season of ABS-CBN's teen edition of Star Circle Quest. It was said that she resembled former beauty queen and Filipina actress/host Charlene Gonzalez and that she has the makings of the next soap opera princess. They said that aside from having dramatic talent, she had very leading-lady features and striking TV presence.

She was paired up with fellow Star Circle Teen Questor Joross Gamboa during the competition, and their pair was dubbed "JoRox". The two of them were part of the contest's Final 5 or "Fab 5" along with Melissa Ricks, Sandara Park and Hero Angeles. Roxanne finished as second runner-up, with Sandara being the first runner-up and Hero winning the competition.

After the first season of Star Circle Quest, Roxanne, along with the nine other finalists of SCQ, appeared in SCQ Reload wherein she played Roxanne Roxas, the sister of RJ Martinez and Errol Abalayan and half-sister of Hero Angeles in the series.

After SCQ Reload, she then appeared in the hit drama series Gulong ng Palad with her loveteam Joross Gamboa. She also appeared in many other ABSCBN shows. She can currently be seen co-hosting the show At Home Ka Dito along with look-alike Charlene Gonzalez and loveteam Joross Gamboa.

Guinoo is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic.

Roxanne says that she had a sense of freedom upon joining SCQ. She was finally allowed to go wherever she wanted.

Given that she came from an overprotected family, Roxanne has never had a boyfriend until she entered SCQ.

Her first date was actually during the competition, wherein she was set up to be in a date with Filipino actor Juddah Paolo.

Her first boyfriend was love team partner Joross Gamboa. Their relationship lasted for more than a year, finally ending in late 2006. Roxanne claims to have been heartbroken after the breakup, but eventually recovered. The two of them remain good friends.