KINA-CAREER NA ngayon ni Gretchen Barretto ang pagiging aktres, not because nanalo siyang Best Actress (MMK) for a single performance sa PMPC last year. Outstanding kasi ang kanyang performance sa bagong teleseryeng Magkaribal. Sa confrontation scene with Angel Aquino, lumabas na mas magaling pa si Greta. Nag-over acting kasi ang model-actress sa eksena nilang dalawa. Biglang nanlisik ang mga mata nito dahil sa matinding galit kay Victoria (Gretchen) habang nagda-dialogue. Habang si Greta, relax na ibinabato lang ang kanyang maaanghang na linya na very powerful ang dating para sa amin. Nasa puso na niya ngayon ang pagiging aktres kaya ganu’n na lang siya kaseryoso sa kanyang propesyon bilang artista.
Bawat episode ay kapana-panabik kaya nakaaadik itong panoorin lalo na kapag eksena na ni Gretchen. Hindi matatawaran ang pagiging glamorosa at fashion icon niya. Mula sa mga signature clothes, accessories na isusuot ni Greta at hair styles ay inaabangan ng viewing public. Bukod sa napakaganda ng takbo ng istorya, super galing pa ng mga artistang nagsisiganap kaya hataw ito sa taas ng rating.
So far, sa mga eksenang napanood namin kay Greta, puwede na nga siyang makipagsabayan kay Bea Alonzo sa acting. May lalim, ramdam mo ang character na kanyang ginagampanan. Sino’ng mag-aakalang si Gretchen ang papalit sa tronong iniwan ng kapatid niyang si Claudine Barretto sa ABS-CBN?
Nang dahil sa magandang performance na ipinakita ni Gretchen sa Magkaribal, labis ang katuwaan ni Tony Boy Cojuangco at anak nilang si Dominic na nasa Paris ngayon. Magkasabay nga raw silang nanonood at tuwang-tuwa ang live-in partner ng actress sa role niya bilang Victoria. “Proud siya sa akin, may inspirasyon kasi ako at excited akong magtrabaho kaya pag-iigihan ko na para sa lahat,” sey ng singer-actress.
Na-shock kami sa napaka-daring love scene nina Gretchen at Derek sa ibabaw ng lamesa na kailangan naman sa eksena. Bigay-todo ang halikan na sabik sa isa’t isa kaya medyo lumabas ang kanang pisngi ng boobs ng aktres, seconds lang naman. At least, kahit sa TV lang, sandaling natikman ni Greta ang labi at katawan ng hunk actor.
Naging issue rin ang iringan nina Gretchen at Angelica Pangilinan dahil kay Derek. Nagbiro kasi ang fashion icon na pasalubungan siya ng solo picture ng actor pagbalik nito mula sa Africa. “Out with the old, in with the new! Old na ‘yung tsismis na ‘yan, laos na ‘yan. Huwag na lang nating balikan, ang hilig-hilig ninyong magbalik. Let’s just enjoy the moment, tapos na ‘yan. Let’s be positive, tigilan na natin ‘yang mga negative na ‘yan,” pahayag ni Greta.
CATCH THE MUCH-AWAITED and highly anticipated repeat of the spectacular concert “As 1” with Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano at the Araneta Coliseum on July 16, with 16 exhilarating and sold out international performance in the US, Canada and Middle East and great reviews. The concert is sure to excite both music aficionados and fans alike.
This groundbreaking musical event will once again mark the once-in-a life time partnership of Martin and Gary V. –the two top male musical acts here in the country.
The concert proudly boasts of Martin and Gary together, after 27-year rivalry in the entertainment industry. “As 1” opened in Manila on September 19, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Cocert Grounds. It also brought together two of the most respected musical director in the Phil. Louie Ocampo and Mon Faustino in on stage.
It’s also proved to all that competition can be kept to a professional level but the brothehood and friendship of Martin And Gary go beyond the stage and could be felt throughout the series. “As 1” CD which immediately claimed the number one spot in the retailers album sales chart and after 10 months continues to be one of the strongest selling album on the OPM retail charts.
Fans can look forward for an unforgettable and magical evening production. Number and high powered performances with include their greatest hits, today’s chart toppers. OPM classic and their classic theme songs from soap operas and movies. They will also witness Martin dancing for the first time with Gary V.
Fans can also expect a special production number featuring Martin and Gary with their sons Robin and Ram Nievera and Paolo and Gab Valenciano respectively.
AYAW Paawat!
by Eddie Littlefield
