Head-turners both, Andre Paras and Yassi Pressman are set to capture the hearts of young moviegoers in Viva Films’ much-awaited movie adaptation of “Diary Ng Panget.”
Towering at 6’4” and a half, Andre is the son of cager Benjie Paras. Just like his dad, he is a proud Isko taking up film. He is also playing for the UP Fighting Maroons. Last year, Andre clinched a contract with Viva and, in less than a year, he gets his first big break – as 18-year-old hopeless romantic Chad in “Diary Ng Panget.”
Chad is one of the more popular guys in fictional Willford Academy. What sets him apart from the “in crowd” is his genuine kindness, particularly towards Eya, the story’s main protagonist played by Nadine Lustre. Chad does not judge Eya by her looks or by her social status, and actually becomes her best friend. But while the self-proclaimed “panget” develops a crush on him, Chad is unaware of this and even tells Eya about his feelings for another girl.
Chad’s apple of the eye is Lory or Lorraine (played by Yassi Pressman). Also a student in Willford Academy, Lory develops a friendship with Eya after she rescues her from bullies. Her heart beats not for Chad, but for Cross (James Reid), student council president and star athlete who also happens to be Eya’s boss.
Yassi related that she and her co-stars underwent acting workshops with veteran actor Pen Medina. They know that the book has a multitude of followers who will most likely be very critical of their acting. But Yassi said, “Viva won’t let us jump into anything unprepared.”
With the promotion for “Diary Ng Panget” in full swing, Andre and Yassi share their excitement in meeting the book’s fans especially via mall shows. Just recently, the cast met the fans with resounding cheers at Market Market, Cebu, Harbor Point in Subic, SM Bacoor and SM Fairview.
The whole cast will be seen next at TriNoma on April 4 and SM Sta. Rosa on April 5.
Directed by Andoy Ranay, as adapted from the book written by 19-year-old Pinay Denny, who is now based in Italy; “Diary Ng Panget” opens in local theaters on April 2.
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San Juan VM Opens Goldilocks In Greenhills
San Juan Vice Mayor Francis Zamora recently opened his Goldilocks franchise at the Greenhills Shopping Center.
A firm believer and loyal patron of the brand’s Filipino dishes, cakes and pastries since way back, Zamora was initially surprised that there was no Goldilocks in the entire city, prompting him to scout for the best location, and eventually took the initial steps in setting up one.
A hands-on entrepreneur, Zamora personally oversees all the store’s operational details from franchise application, human resource training and development to actual store operations. Even after fulfilling his daily duties as a public servant, Zamora dutifully complied with the franchise’s training program requirements by going to the Goldilocks Head Office from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a month. And now that Goldilocks Greenhills is open, he visits the store before and after City Hall office hours to make sure that everything is running smoothly.
Aside from finishing his degree in Psychology at De La Salle University, Zamora also completed a Business and Entrepreneurship program in NYU, after which he finished his Masters in Public Administration from UP.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez, along with Edu Manzano, Grace Lee, Asi Taulava, Gary David, Simon Atkins, Rico Maierhofer, Carlo Sharma, Ervic Vijandre and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013 Ariella Arida.
Also present were Goldilocks Philippines Vice President, Franklin Go; Goldilocks Marketing Director Pinky Yee; talent manager Arnold Vegafria; columnist Wilson Lee Flores; Greenhills Shopping Center General Manager Cathy Ko; members of the San Juan city council; the Vice Mayor’s mom Rose Marie Zamora, his wife Keri Zamora and their children Amanda, Rocco, Nikita and Noah.
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Reunion Of Midweek Writers
Editors, writers, artists, photographers and staffers of the defunct The National Midweek Magazine, recently held a reunion in the house of entertainment writer Rogelio “Oggie” C. Medina.
Yes! Magazine executive editor Jose “Pete” Flores Lacaba and former Philippine Graphic Magazine editor-in-chief Gregorio Brillantes, who are both former editors of Midweek magazine, graced the gathering.
Also in attendance were Danny Dalena, Wilson Lee Flores, Tezza O. Parel, Neng Torres-Yabut, Jose “Bogie” Tence Ruiz, Boy Bagwis and Audie L. dela Cruz, among others.
Gil Nartea, Pat S. Roque, Juaniyo Y. Arcellana, Benjamin Pimentel and the late Edith Galve were also products of Midweek magazine.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 1, go to Tirso Cruz III, Dr. Lettie Escarte, Samboy Lim, Arlina Onglao, Melinda Hidalgo, Mae Romero, Vicky Dee, Johnson Kwang, Suzi Moya-Benitez, April Miranda, Sarah Banora, Reymer Salvador, Yasmin Busran, Grace de Vera, Arwin Gacilo Medina, Jose Benjamin Villanueva, Marissa Oca and Jairus Aquino of Star Magic…
Towering at 6’4” and a half, Andre is the son of cager Benjie Paras. Just like his dad, he is a proud Isko taking up film. He is also playing for the UP Fighting Maroons. Last year, Andre clinched a contract with Viva and, in less than a year, he gets his first big break – as 18-year-old hopeless romantic Chad in “Diary Ng Panget.”
Chad is one of the more popular guys in fictional Willford Academy. What sets him apart from the “in crowd” is his genuine kindness, particularly towards Eya, the story’s main protagonist played by Nadine Lustre. Chad does not judge Eya by her looks or by her social status, and actually becomes her best friend. But while the self-proclaimed “panget” develops a crush on him, Chad is unaware of this and even tells Eya about his feelings for another girl.
Chad’s apple of the eye is Lory or Lorraine (played by Yassi Pressman). Also a student in Willford Academy, Lory develops a friendship with Eya after she rescues her from bullies. Her heart beats not for Chad, but for Cross (James Reid), student council president and star athlete who also happens to be Eya’s boss.
Yassi related that she and her co-stars underwent acting workshops with veteran actor Pen Medina. They know that the book has a multitude of followers who will most likely be very critical of their acting. But Yassi said, “Viva won’t let us jump into anything unprepared.”
With the promotion for “Diary Ng Panget” in full swing, Andre and Yassi share their excitement in meeting the book’s fans especially via mall shows. Just recently, the cast met the fans with resounding cheers at Market Market, Cebu, Harbor Point in Subic, SM Bacoor and SM Fairview.
The whole cast will be seen next at TriNoma on April 4 and SM Sta. Rosa on April 5.
Directed by Andoy Ranay, as adapted from the book written by 19-year-old Pinay Denny, who is now based in Italy; “Diary Ng Panget” opens in local theaters on April 2.
• • •
San Juan VM Opens Goldilocks In Greenhills
San Juan Vice Mayor Francis Zamora recently opened his Goldilocks franchise at the Greenhills Shopping Center.
A firm believer and loyal patron of the brand’s Filipino dishes, cakes and pastries since way back, Zamora was initially surprised that there was no Goldilocks in the entire city, prompting him to scout for the best location, and eventually took the initial steps in setting up one.
A hands-on entrepreneur, Zamora personally oversees all the store’s operational details from franchise application, human resource training and development to actual store operations. Even after fulfilling his daily duties as a public servant, Zamora dutifully complied with the franchise’s training program requirements by going to the Goldilocks Head Office from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a month. And now that Goldilocks Greenhills is open, he visits the store before and after City Hall office hours to make sure that everything is running smoothly.
Aside from finishing his degree in Psychology at De La Salle University, Zamora also completed a Business and Entrepreneurship program in NYU, after which he finished his Masters in Public Administration from UP.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez, along with Edu Manzano, Grace Lee, Asi Taulava, Gary David, Simon Atkins, Rico Maierhofer, Carlo Sharma, Ervic Vijandre and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2013 Ariella Arida.
Also present were Goldilocks Philippines Vice President, Franklin Go; Goldilocks Marketing Director Pinky Yee; talent manager Arnold Vegafria; columnist Wilson Lee Flores; Greenhills Shopping Center General Manager Cathy Ko; members of the San Juan city council; the Vice Mayor’s mom Rose Marie Zamora, his wife Keri Zamora and their children Amanda, Rocco, Nikita and Noah.
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Reunion Of Midweek Writers
Editors, writers, artists, photographers and staffers of the defunct The National Midweek Magazine, recently held a reunion in the house of entertainment writer Rogelio “Oggie” C. Medina.
Yes! Magazine executive editor Jose “Pete” Flores Lacaba and former Philippine Graphic Magazine editor-in-chief Gregorio Brillantes, who are both former editors of Midweek magazine, graced the gathering.
Also in attendance were Danny Dalena, Wilson Lee Flores, Tezza O. Parel, Neng Torres-Yabut, Jose “Bogie” Tence Ruiz, Boy Bagwis and Audie L. dela Cruz, among others.
Gil Nartea, Pat S. Roque, Juaniyo Y. Arcellana, Benjamin Pimentel and the late Edith Galve were also products of Midweek magazine.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 1, go to Tirso Cruz III, Dr. Lettie Escarte, Samboy Lim, Arlina Onglao, Melinda Hidalgo, Mae Romero, Vicky Dee, Johnson Kwang, Suzi Moya-Benitez, April Miranda, Sarah Banora, Reymer Salvador, Yasmin Busran, Grace de Vera, Arwin Gacilo Medina, Jose Benjamin Villanueva, Marissa Oca and Jairus Aquino of Star Magic…
