Derek Ramsay is the newest Regal Baby, having recently inked a three-picture contract with Regal Films. Present during the contract-signing held last week at the Imperial Palace Suites, were Derek’s manager Jojie Dingcong and the mother-daughter team of Lily and Roselle Monteverde.
Projects lined up for the hunk actor-TV host include a movie opposite GMA Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, whom he will be working with for the first time.
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| PHOTO shows, from left, Roselle Monteverde, Derek Ramsay, Mother Lily and Jojie Dingcong |
Derek is of course a box-office attraction. His blockbuster films include “The Unkabogable Praybet Benjamin,” with Vice Ganda, “No Other Woman,” with Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes, and “A Secret Affair” also with Anne and Andi Eigenmann.
The actor was warmly welcomed by Mother Lily and Roselle into the Regal fold.
“I really liked the way they approached me. I was very comfortable with the way they approached me and talked about my projects with them. And I like working with people like that,” Derek added.
According to Jojie, Derek’s contract with Regal doesn’t limit him from doing films with other productions. “We’re not exclusive. Actually other than Viva and Regal, we’re considering signing up with ATP with Tony Tuviera, too. We make sure that Derek is free to work with any company even GMA Films or Star Cinema.”
Jojie added that they “welcome anyone” as long as they have a good project that Derek likes, even if it’s an indie.
Aside from being a big screen favorite, Derek is one of TV5’s primetime contract stars as well. He is set to do “Amazing Race Philippines 2” this year.
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PCSO Chairperson Juico Celebrates Birthday
Ms. Margie P. Juico celebrated her birthday last April 10. She is the sister of 1974 Mutya ng Pilipinas winner (and Miss Asia pageant’s 2nd runner-up) Polly Penson who did “Bornebol, Special Agent” with the late great comedian Dolphy.
She is also the former assistant to LVN Pictures’ producer Dona Sisang de Leon’s granddaughter, Ching Escaler, whom she considers the best boss, next to then President Cory Aquino. She says Cory was hard-working and never uttered any unkind word against anybody.
A few years later, she was appointed as member of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board. She would be appointed to the same position by Presidents Fidel V. Ramos and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Founder of the Yellow Ribbon Movement and editor of the book “Cory: An Intimate Portrait,” Margie is now the current PCSO chairperson. Her goal is to fulfill the vision of Pres. Noynoy Aquino in establishing universal medical and health-care services for the marginalized sector.
In a short span of time, she has introduced other games, established PCSO satellite offices in the provinces, simplified their work system, saved on operating funds, and transformed the office culture with the strengthening of PCSO’s core values.
She also facilitated the establishment of a state-of-the-art hospital facility exclusively for PCSO’s indigent patients by way of the new PCSO Charity Clinic at the Lung Center of the Philippines.
The Mowelfund, represented by Marichu VeraPerez and Boots AnsonRoa, has recognized Margie for her medical and dental missions. She also received an award from the province of Bulacan in the field of public service.
Active community involvement, Margie says, is the best assurance that medical and health-related services are made available to the public.
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Aliwan Fiesta Photo Competition
Calling all photography enthusiasts: Win big prizes in cash for the best photographs taken at this year’s Aliwan Fiesta.
The photography competition, launched by Manila Broadcasting Company, is open to both amateur and professional photographers, using digital or film-based cameras and phone cameras or tablets. Photos must be taken during the grand parade on April 26, and should not have won nor have been published in any book or photography magazine.
Deadline for submission of digital/film-based entries is on May 2, at 3 p.m.
For the phone/tablet category, one should submit their photo via Facebook. Complete details and registration form are downloadable from the official website of Aliwan Fiesta. The photo with the most number of likes by May 4, wins.
This year, the parade on April 26 will kick off at 4 p.m. at the Quirino Grandstand, enroute to the Aliw Theater at the CCP complex, where the culminating showdown and awarding ceremonies will be held.
Now on its 12th year, Aliwan Fiesta is supported by National Parks Development Committee, PMFTC, Tanduay Rhum, Coca Cola, Pride, Unique Toothpaste, Dazz, Alaska Milk, Columbia International Food Products, M. Lhuillier, Cherry Mobile, Republic Chemicals, Fukuda, 7 Eleven, 2GO, and Columbia Digital. For details, log onto www.aliwanfiesta.com.ph.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 16, go to JC Tiuseco of GMA-7, Mrs. Nene Lavides Talampas, John Raymart P. Orasa of BSP, Gilda Fernandez Perez, Puria Flores Payumo, Joyce de Boda, Cia Cia Rejano, Cashmere D. Pascual, Mency Zuniga, Ovette Ricalde, Aurozhol Love A. Abergas, TV host/columnist Jobert Sucaldito, Jhon Raymar Orasa, Purita Flores Payumo, Aya Yuson, Melinda Lacanilao, and Paul Salas of Star Magic… Happy wedding anniversary to Bong and Shirley Pizarro (nee Matias)…
