Thursday, March 6, 2014

Coco Martin, Kim Chiu return to primetime TV

The touted “Teleserye King” Coco Martin and “Teleserye Princess” Kim Chiu are excited to be working together again, playing each other’s love interest for the first time on ABS-CBN’s upcoming drama series “Ikaw Lamang.”

The two worked together on “Tayong Dalawa” and “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” but not as a love team.

“It’s been a while since Kim and I worked together and I’m happy to be given the chance to reunite with her in this new teleserye,” Coco said.

For her part, Kim admitted that, “Aside from the excitement, I feel nervous and pressured especially because the cast of ‘Ikaw Lamang’ is really full of brilliant actors and actresses and I have to do my best to be at par with them.”

She added, “I can say that this is the most challenging role ever given to me!”

The two were required to kiss for their first scene together.

It was to break the ice, Coco said, adding, “It was a good thing that we knew each other… so hindi kami nailang sa isa’t-isa.”

“Ikaw Lamang” is set in the ’70s. It tells the story of childhood sweethearts Samuel (Coco) and Isabelle (Kim), whose love will be tested by time and their clashing families.

Joining Coco and Kim on “Ikaw Lamang” are Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes.

Completing the powerhouse cast are Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Daria Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan, Lester Llansang, Zaijian Jaranilla, Louise Abuel, Alyanna Angeles and Xyriel Manabat.

Under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, “Ikaw Lamang” is the latest from Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created “Juan Dela Cruz,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and the phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan.”

“Ikaw Lamang” premieres on March 10 on ABS-CBN Primtime Bida.

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The Child Haus Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Child Haus, beauty guru Ricky Reyes’ favorite charity organization, marked its 10th anniversary recently.

The Child Haus offers shelter to cancer-stricken children who do not have a place to stay while undergoing medical evaluation and treatment in government hospitals in Metro Manila. It doesn’t only provide lodging but also free meals, transportation and in most cases, medicine.

The concept came to Mother Ricky (as he is fondly called) after he saw the sorry plight of cancer-victims who were seeking treatment at the Philippine General Hospital.

He established The Child Haus under the Ricky Reyes Foundation, Inc. in 2003. The rest, as they say, is history.

Ricky is proud to share that in a span of 10 years, The Child Haus has already helped around 11,000 cancer patients from all over the country. He looks at the milestone as another opportunity to thank those blessed individuals who have helped him in the endeavor.

He cites Hans Sy of the SM Development Corp. for providing The Child Haus its home at 90 Mapang-akit St., Barangay Pinyahan in Quezon City.

Hans help didn’t end there. “He also helps facilitate home programs for the children’s counseling. We don’t want these kids to feel depressed because of their sickness. These programs helped them a lot,” Mother Ricky said.

There are other volunteers who regularly go to The Child Haus. Miriam College teachers come every week to tutor the kids on their academics. Performers, dancers and singers also visit once in a while to cheer up the patients and their families.

The Child Haus has also received contributions from “guardian angels” Korina Sanchez, who adopted the upkeep and maintenance of the institution’s dining area; and Cris Aquino of Travelpros for the prayer room.

There are also volunteers from UERM, UE, Salvation Army, US, Victory Christian Fellowship, and more.

Other personalities who have helped The Child Haus include Divine Lee, Luis Manzano, Karylle, Angel Locsin, Ogie Diaz, Jenine Desiderio, Daniel Padilla, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Nelson Canlas, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lhar Santiago and Mario Dumaual.

There are also other generous individuals like Atty. Art Almajeda, Annie Papasin, Leah San Pedro, Atty. Pedrito Faytaren, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Urbano Burgos, Leo Riingen, Trygve Olivar, Gen. Ceasar Ordoyo, Aiza Mercado and Celine Clemente.

Most of these donors graced the simple yet very meaningful 10th anniversary celebration of the institution recently, where the children performed and wrote letters of thanks to each of them.

Here’s to the next 10 years of The Child Haus. May Mother Ricky’s tribe increase!

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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, March 7, go to Gerald Anderson, Ms. Carmen Patena, Tom Apacible. Leo Martinez, Rica Peralejo, Nora Robles, Francis Choy, Dr. Johnny Labodahon, Karylle Abigail Adao, Tomas B. Medina, Engr. Jay Paul Galino, Charlotte Quiambao-Pascual, Perpetua C. Plastina, Carmen Bautista, Veronica R. Samio, Victor Oida Solomo of Hong Kong, Lalaine Paguirigan, Jojo Gonzales de Guzman, Andy Miranda, Ella Mae Saison, Manila Bulletin’s Eloisa Bernabe and Tong Payumo, former Subic BayMetropolitan Authority chair…

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