Viva Film’s latest presentation “Diary Ng Panget,” which opens today in local theaters, is based on best-selling wattpad.com book of the same title.
The writer, Denny, a 19-year-old based in Italy, chose Nadine Lustre to play the female lead character in the movie after meeting her at the Viva offices.
This is Nadine’s first major starrer. Her biggest role prior was that of Vice Ganda’s secretary in “Petrang Kabayo.” Nadine has also appeared on some TV5 shows like “Bagets” and “P.S. I Love You.” She was a member of the Pop Girls. She signed up with Viva Artists Agency in 2009.
She is, of course, very excited about being chosen to play the role of Eya in the teen romance comedy directed by Andoy Ranay from a script by Mel del Rosario.
Hardworking Eya is a scholar in fictional Willford Academy, a school for beautiful, smart but mostly snobbish students. She works part-time in her aunt’s karinderya. To boost her income, she applied as a personal maid to Cross Sandford (James Reid), the only son of a multi-millionaire businessman, who turned out to be most popular student at the Academy.
Cross is arrogant and disrespectful, and even named his personal maid “Panget.” He gave her endless tasks to do and he enjoyed humiliating Eya in public.
Eya was befriended by Lori (Yassi Pressman), who is secretly in love with Cross since childhood. She also met Chad (Andre Paras), who soon becomes her crush. But Chad is in love with Lori and this he confided to Eya.
Nadine told us she wrote a diary back in Grade 2 but after that “hindi na.” About the movie, she said, “This is make or break for me but may tiwala ako sa Viva. I believe kaya naming itawid ito kahit mga baguhan lang kami sa cast.”
As to future plans, Nadine said, “Madami silang plano sa akin but I don’t know what I will do next. Bahala na si Boss Vic. Sabi niya huwag muna ako mag-boyfriend kasi sayang ang pagkakataon…”
“Diary Ng Panget” is also James’ first movie and, like Nadine, he is very excited about it. He was the “PBB Teen Edition” winner.
James was supposed to enter college after finishing high school in Australia but “nag-PBB ako so I never got the chance to enter college.” James, who is turning 21 on May 11, appeared on “Pintada” and “Good Vibes” among others. He has also recorded an album. He would like to write a Tagalog song someday, saying, “That would be my next challenge.”
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When In Rome Band Concert Dance Party
When in Rome will be featured in an “80’s Throwback Concert” Dance Party to be held on April 4 at 8 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort & Casino and on April 5, 7 p.m. at the University of Baguio.
When in Rome is an English New Wave group, which originally consisted of vocalists Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann and Michael Floreale. They are best known for their 1988 single “The Promise.”
The group was signed by Virgin UK subsidiary 10 Records as “The Promise,” issued first as a 12” dance disc, hit the top of Billboard’s Dance Club Play chart.
A remixed version of “The Promise” was the first single from their eponymous album. It was an instant success, landing at No. 11 on the US charts. The trio reached Billboard’s pop charts for the last time with “Heaven Knows” only months later. Since then, the group has toured North and South America with various other 80’s groups.
The “80’s Throwback Concert” is presented by Solaire Resort & Casino together with Mossimo, PAL, DMC Phils., FOX, Starworld, Novu Hair and Honda Cars Kalookan Inc. Supported by 10 Inch Lights Sounds, X Factor Prod., Manila Concert Scene, Jills, Ultra Pro Active, R&A Events Specialists, Azalea Hotel & Residences Baguio, “The Medyo Late Nite with Jojo A.,” SFCO Catering, NamNam Comfort Filipino, Manam Comfort Filipino, Wheninmamila.com, SM Cinema, Digi Post, Snack Time, E-Plus, Media Partners are MYX, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Yes FM 101.1, 96.3 Easy Rock, Crossover 105.1, Focalcast Network, 90.7 Love Radio, 97.9 and Home Radio, GVFM 99.1.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets or visit www.smtickets.com and www.ticketnet.com.ph.
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Celebrity Kalokalikes, Media In Eating Challenge
Look-alikes of famous local and international celebrities battled it out with members of the media during the Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest – Media Edition, held recently at Yoshinoya SM North EDSA in Quezon City.
Cameramen, producers, and other personnel from different TV networks did their best to qualify for the much-awaited finale of the contest, now on its 4th year, coming this June at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.
Romelyn Balbin from UNTV emerged victorious among competitors, flipping four bowls empty, and with 124 grams remaining in his fifth bowl.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 2, go to Geneva Cruz, Ms. Vilma Valera, Tina Leeman, Ma. Victoria Sanchez, Mary Jane Cabanizas, Jorge Marcos, Francisco Diga, Dr. Jonathan F. Reyes, David and Carmie Romula, Leah Mathieson of Melbourne, Australia, Cristina Mercy Galang Macapagal-Ibarra, Katz Salao, Vicente Romano III, Edwin Silan and singer-actress Danita Paner…
