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Celebrity World
Crispina Belen
 
Jaymee Joaquin, beauty queen material too!

   

When she met the entertainment press recently at the ABS-CBN’s 9501 Rest., Jaymee Joaquin was lusciously tanned. She attributed her enviable complexion to a three-day exposure to the sun in a beach. We told her that with her beauty, charm, talent and morena looks, Jaymee is truly a beauty queen material. She admitted that she indeed intends to join the Bb. Pilipinas competition someday.

Jaymee and the other July-born talents of Star Magic were feted to dinner and later were interviewed by the press. Jaymee, who turned 21 last July 27, projected the same sexiness that caught the attention of Star Magic execs when she did a VTR for them. She was signed up and was given a stint in "Bora" along with other hot babes and The Hunks.

She loves acting, but if given the chance, Jaymee would like to pursue a career in TV hosting, she said. She has had an experience doing this when she worked as field reporter for ABS-CBN’s "Showbiz No. 1." She has also appeared in such shows as "Single," "Animal X" and "MPH TV." She’s amenable to doing sexy roles, but definitely no frontal nudity for her, Jaymee said.

Jaymee is a graduate of AB Development Studies from De La Salle University.

Incidentally, Jaymee started out as a commercial model. She did commercials for Pizza Hut, Petron and Cinderella.

Kiray Celis

Among the Star Magic talents who celebrated their birth anniversaries last monthwas Kiray Celis, who we found very interesting to talk to. Kiray (real name: Joanna Celis, but was named Kiray by the director and creator of "Goin’ Bulilit"), a regular of the toprating "Goin’ Bulilit," turned 10 last July 29. She said she knows she’s not pretty but she has talent. Asked if she would want to join a beauty contest someday,Kiray said she’d first look at herself in the mirror before making a decision.

Kiray is a natural comic and this is why she is perfect for "Goin’ Bulilit." She doesn’t mind it if people say she is not pretty like the the other stars of ABS-CBN. She is not hurt when they use her face to show something not pretty "kasi kahit ganun po ang ginagawa ko sa TV, marami ang nag-ee-mail sa akin na may fans club na daw ako, dahil magaling daw akong umarte at marami daw humahanga sa akin."

She said she did not inherit her talent from anyone, even her parents. "Wala naman pinagmanahan e. Basta lagi niyo lang pong iisipin na magaling ka. Don’t be negative!"

When she grows up, she doesn’t intend to go through physical enhancement, she said. She’s contented with what God has given her.

Alex Pierson

One of Star Magic’s bankable young dancers, there is more to Alex Pierson than meets the eye. Alex has been modelling since she was little and she is now the Barbie image of the Philippines. Her Barbiedoll looks has scored her other modelling jobs for Seventeen, Sportshouse, Kotex, Milo plus a stint on "Sarah the Teen Princess." Aside from being a model, Alex is also a champion ice skater. She has won medals for the Philippine Ice Skating Team in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and USA. Alex is also busy with her studies at the ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center, where she is a 2nd year high school student. She celebrated her 15th birthday last July 13.

Arron Villaflor

Although he didn’t emerge as the Star Circle National Teen Quest grand prize winner, Tarlac native Arron Villaflor is happy with the way things are. His exposure on SCQ gave him a regular stint on the sitcom "OK Fine..." where he gets to trade punchlines with Aga Muhlach and Bayani Agbayani, a dream come true for this aspiring comedian. He is also seen regularly performing with the SCQ 8 Teens on "Fanatic All-Star." Arron is an endorser for Maxipeel and soon, he will be doing another commercial for a well-known food brand. He has proved his worth as an actor in the movie "Can This Be Love" where he impressed not only Director Joey Reyes but audiences as well. Arron celebrated his 16th birthday last July 5.

Jane Oineza

Cutie Jane Oineza will be breaking hearts in a few years. But in the meantime, Jane is enjoying acting which is actually like play to her. She is very happy to be a part of shows like "Marina" where she played the role of Istah and "Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas" because both shows were able to make TV history. After doing some comedy on "Bida Si Mister, Bida Si Misis," Jane is again making people laugh on "Going Bulilit" every Sunday. Like most Star Magic kids, she also has a long list of commercials to her name like Colgate, Nido, Caltex, Vaseline, Smart, Magnolia Cheezee, and McDonald’s, to name a few. Jane is currently a Grade 2 student at the Living Heritage Academy and is very into reading books, playing with her Barbie dolls, painting and listening to music. She turned eight last July 22.

Rayver Cruz

Young and energetic are the words that best describe Rayver Cruz. Already towering over his Animé groupmates, Rayver doesn’t mind growing another inch or two. Another thing he doesn’t mind doing is practicing dance steps weekly with the Animé. He looks forward to rehearsing for their weekly numbers for "ASAP ’05." It’s a dream come true for him being able to work with one of his idols, Gary Valenciano. Aside from "ASAP ’05," the Animé was also Gary V’s special guest during his anniversary concert last year. Rayver is very busy hosting for "Nginiig" with former "Spirits" co-stars John Wayne Sace and Maja Salvador. What excites him is to be finally part of the top-rating teleserye "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin," as the love team of Shaina Magdayao. Rayver celebrated his birthday last July 23 and has just turned 15 years old.

Janelle Quintana

Another Star Circle National Teen Quest finalist, Janelle Quintana just can’t believe that she is finally living her dream. To survive the thousands that auditioned and land at the 6th spot is an even bigger feat for this girl from Legaspi City. After landing a role on the now defunct teen-oriented show "SCQ Reload," Janelle is now busy with tapings for "Vietnam Rose" and rehearsals for "ASAP Fanatic" as part of the SCQ 8 Teens. Janelle hopes that she will continue to be blessed and eventually star in her own teleserye or movie someday. She celebrated her 16th birthday last July 26.

Igi Boy Flores

One of the wacky kids of "Going Bulilit," Igi Boy is very happy being able to give a lot of laughs every Sunday night. Being in Star Magic’s list of ‘bibo’ child actors, Igi Boy has already appeared in various ABS-CBN shows. He is a regular guest in ABS-CBN shows like "Maalaala Mo Kaya" and "Wansa-panataym." He was also a semi-regular on the teleserye "Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan." Igi Boy has also appeared in movies like "I Think I’m In Love," "Kailangan Kita" and "Utang ng Ama." This child star is also a commercial and print ad model and has television ads for Jollibee, Best Foods Spaghetti Sauce and Band-Aid Alcohol. A Grade Four student at the Colegio de Sto. Domingo, Igi Boy is a consistent honor student since he was Grade One. He will be celebrating his 10th birthday on July 31.

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Is it true?

Is it true...that Rustom Padilla has not moved on in his life ever since he and former wife Carmina Villaroel separated? While Carmina seems happy and contented with her family (husband Zoren Legaspi and their twins), Rustom looks like he is unhappy if we judge it from his physical form these days. He has lost a lot of weight and because of this many are suspecting he is sick or into drugs. Anyway, Rustom revealed he is more interested in directing now and did you know who he would like to direct one of these days? Carmina no less...Is it true...that Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez have reconciled even before they went on a European family cruise? A reliable source said the popular showbiz couple whose marriage has been annulled are back in each other’s arms and this why Pops is no longer being linked to any guy these days. From what we heard, Martin is doing his best to help enliven his ex-wife’s showbiz career by including her in his projects, like commercials and recordings. Well, if this were true, that they are an item again, we’re glad for them...Is it true...that Carlo Maceda is irked that everytime he is interviewed by the press they always ask him about Aleck Bovick who he’s living in with according to rumors? He denies there is something romantic between them. Carlo is one of the Barako Boys (among them he is called the Jumbo Barako because of his physique which is bigger than any of them)..Is it true...that Cogie Domingo isn’t the father of the newly born child of one Felice Cruz who appeared on "The Buzz" recently? Cogie himself denied he is the father when he guested on "S-Files" last Sunday. He told the girl to stop bothering him because she knew that nothing happened between them...Is it true...that GMA-7 is interested in tapping Marvin Agustin for a special episode in "Love to Love" and he will have no less than former girlfriend Jolina Magdangal as his leading lady? Marvin guested recently on one of the network’s shows and the feedback was so good that’s why they are getting him for "Love to Love." But Marvin is not being pirated by GMA-7 it was stressed....Is it true...that Heart Evangelista and Jericho Rosales are now real-life loveteam too? The two have been observed as very close to each other while taping for their forthcoming starrer "Panday." And recently, Jericho even brought Heart with him in a surfing trip to La Union...

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 4, go to insurance exec Oscar Reyes, Lilia de Lima, former Guimaras Gov. Emily R. Lopez, Inki Azarcon, Tet Defensor, Lyndon Moses S. Gatdula, Gus Villanueva, Baby Strachan, Minda Imperial, Ruben O.Fruto, Irene Diaz, schoolteacher Venus Maregmem, and Anna Kathrina Halili Cruz...Happy wedding anniversary to Rudy and Betty Valdez...





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