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YES! visits Gerald Anderson at home this March
by Ingrid Villafuerte ( PeP ) 02.18.10Gerald Anderson did not always lead a charmed life. Many assume that just because he was born to an American father and a Filipina mother, his cards have always held good fortune. Gerald sits with YES! magazine this March in the comfort of his home and talks about his life's journey before showbiz beckoned. It is a story that is made richer by the testimonies of his parents, Randy and Vangie.
Fans first got to know Gerald as the Fil-Am cutie born in Olongapo and raised in General Santos City, but many don't know that he also spent much of his childhood in the States. Gerald's father Randy talks about how he first bought a big house in San Antonio, Texas, then later moved the family to Kansas City, Missouri upon his retirement from the U.S. Navy.
Even if the family lived in a middle-class neighborhood, Randy explains to YES!, "Missouri is not New York or Los Angeles or even Manila. A lot of people are rural, they come from the country... It wasn't a ghetto, or the slum... But it wasn't the best place."
Eventually, the family moved to Springfield, Missouri, where they had a house with a sprawling backyard. It was here that Gerald's mom Vangie set up her own store and started a weekend tiangge selling Filipino food to Pinoys living in the neighboring towns. "[Si Gerald] talaga laborer ko. Kumbaga, kargador ko siya," Mommy Vangie proudly tells YES!.
At the age of eight, Gerald would take care of many things, including doing the heavy lifting for their senior citizen customers. They could have enlisted the help of others, but for Gerald, helping out his mom was not a burden. "Gusto ko ako ang gagawa ng trabaho na 'yan kaysa sa ibang tao," he says, "Dapat ako, kasi para sa mom ko, para sa gusto niya."
Although Mommy Vangie's homesickness found her moving back to her hometown in General Santos City alone, it was Gerald's devotion to her that reunited them. Gerald, together with his father and brother, came to GenSan to visit her. But minutes away from boarding the flight that would take them back to the States, Gerald realized that she wouldn't be joining them and he refused to let go of her.
"Hay, si Gerald talaga, kung may kamera kami no'n para kaming shooting, umiiyak talaga," Mommy Vangie tells YES!. The sight of his son crying and refusing to leave his mother made Randy bring his family back to GenSan, and he later returned to the States by his lonesome.
Gerald may now be living on his own in Manila, but his house has a room for Mommy Vangie and for his brother Kenneth, who is a pilot currently in Florida. More than 85 photos in the March issue of YES! shows how the three-storey house looks very modern and masculine, while the interiors also carry the feel of a modern bachelor's pad. Gerald's fans played a big role in furnishing his house—the main door made of narra was a present from a fan, and so were the dining set, a console table by the second-floor window, miniature cars to add to his collection, and other home accents.
Kim Chiu also lends her touch to his house, as the NBA bobbleheads she gave him sit on a shelf above his TV set and the center table is displayed prominently in his living room. But her biggest contribution to his house is the impressive silver Samsung refrigerator that dominates his kitchen. A birthday present from Kim, Gerald was overwhelmed by the sight of the two-door ref with a freezer in the bottom and a water- and ice-dispensing feature. "Sobrang laki! Lumiit 'yong kusina ko dahil doon!" he recalls telling SNN last year.
Is the grand gift a sign that they have, indeed, taken the on-screen chemistry off-screen? "We're talagang mutual understanding, pero hanggang doon pa lang," he admits. What exactly does that mean? Find out in the March issue of YES!, available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide.
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Gerald is truly one of the leading actors of the industry who inspite of his successes remains humble, no ego whatsoever. Wala siyang kaerean sa katawan. A good role model for the new budding young actors. A well-rounded, confident young man with the truest sense of family values. Kaya hindi ako nagkamali nang pagpili nang hahangaan and any motherand father would be so proud and feel honored to have a son like Gerald . love you Ge.
Ate A.-NYC
I agree with you anonymous 2:07. His humility truly sets him apart from all the others.
For all your achievements, Congratulations, Ge! Keep up the good work. Always thank God for all the blessings. We're all so proud of you.
Ate D.
I am quite impressed with Gerald's love for his family particularly to his mom, he is a son all the mothers would like their sons to be. I am sure he would make a very responsible and loving husband and father. Kim deserves this man in her life - just like Gerald, she also put her family's welfare before her self. They are both working very hard for their families that is why they are very blessed and all the kimeralds support them unconditionaly because they can see the dedications of them two. They are very fortunate as they enjoy while working because they not only love their work but its because they also love each other.We can see that the blessings are coming not only for one but for the both of them. Love you Kim and Ge love love love...
GOD loves a cheerful giver. That's why GERALD is so blessed bec of his humility & generosity. And GOD's generosity can't be outdone, that's why GE is reaping the good deeds his sowing. Keep it up young man. CHEERS, SALUTE, KAMPAI, A VOTRE SANTE'ZUM WOHL, L'chaim,
OKOLE MALUNE... all greetings for a good life and your wonderful being. GOD bless you more!!!
100% AGREE WITH ALL COMENTS ABOVE. MORE POWER AND SUCCESS TO KIMERALD!
WE'LL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND SHOW OUR LOYALTY FOR THEM.GOD BLESS!!!
Malapit na ang B-DAY ni Gerald, on March 7, that's SUNDAY may ASAP XV sana Mr. M, give him a prod. with KIMMY, excited kami to see them on his b-day since he will be 21 yrs. old, that's my age when I graduated in college. We know KIM has a special gift for him and were praying for his good health & most of all their love for one another will continue until the end. Guys, we love you !!! God Bless !!!
kimerald forever. no one can ever go past over dare successful life, business, n all d tings dey can ever achieve in life.....im proud of kimerald....im proud of myself for loving kimerald....n also proud dat i was born on d same month as gerald, but juz dat its march 3...yah..turning 14...so yah..best wishes to kmerald n big note to kuya gerald, i trust u for taking good care of ur family,n ate kim chiu..but pls.. take gud care of urself also..!! i can tell from now datr lots of ppol will watch ASAP XV on march 7th bcuz of the best n will never b d worst lovtim ever, known as Kimerald Anderchiu!!! my supports n caring for u both is all in my heart...youve got 1/2 part of my heart....n dis part of my heart will never die out from me cuz kimerald is FOREVER!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY n GUD LUCK TO KIMERALD!!!!!! i lavh you!!!!;]!!!
Excited to know what's the gift & surprise of KIMMY to her one and only love. Baka surprise party yan. Our wish for GERALD, good health, more projects, more fans & supporters, stable love-life with KIM & pray that they will end up together when the right time comes. Happy 21th Birthday Gerald !!!!Be a good boy always for Kimmy. Stay Happy !!!!
Congratulations Gerald and happy 21st bday on the 7th of March, may all your dreams come true and with all the collective prayers of Kimeralds, our continued support for both of you Kim and Gerald. ou've got a long way from PBBTE 2006 and until now you're still with Kim and both of you stay humble and hardworking that's why you're reaping the fruits of your patience and hardwork. God bless and take care always.... from a Kgg fan from down under.... I hope I can meet you and Kim in person when i go on holiday next month......
the reason Gerald is so blessed is because of his humility. No wonder he was admired by so many, young & old, even overseas pinoys are so obsessed w/gerald (isa na ako diyan). I wish I can get a copy of this mag and the PNK dvd.
Wishing there will be a nice dance number for Gerald's birhtday.
Maybe gift ni Kim is the basketball court that is Gerald's ultimate
dream (remeber sa the buzz). knowing how generous and loving si Kim
baka iyon ang gift niya. Kris gave her an idea.
Happy birthday Gerald, more blessings and good health.
KGG Australia
I THINK SO TOO..A BASKETBALL COURT AND A MATCHING LETTER O ...DI BA YUN ANG MOST AWAITED LETTER NI GE...PLS KIMMY IBIGAY MO NA ANG LETTER O KAY GE,,,PLS. BRO .....SANA YOU WILL BLESS THIS TWO COUPLE AND LET THEM BE TOGETHER FORVER...ATE DOLLY OF GERMANY...
I was not able to watch Tiagong Akyat while it was airing on TV,just now sa Web. Bilib ako kay Gerald. He was good! Sana magkaroon sila ng movie ni Kim where his character is like that of Tiago - yong parang may pagkasanggano pero in love sa isang pa-demure na chick (si Kim)! That would be fun to watch.
I just read from another link that Gerald won in the 1st SISA Media
Award for his portrayal in MMK "Lubid".
Congratulations, we are so proud of you. You really deserved it because
you are really great in that MMK episode.
Hoping for more awards for you.
i saw an interview by raymond gutierrez and ruffa mae with pauline luna. i don't know how old it was but i was kinda disillusioned with gerald. she said gerald visited her at eat bulaga and brought her food on the set, and the people around there were teasing them pa. and that, when she was a presentor sa mmff and, kim and gerald where also presentors, gerald hid from her. i am fan of gerald, and i was wondering pa nga why hindi pa siya sinasagot ni kim. all the while my impression was pakipot lang si kim. now, i understand kung bakit di pa makapag-commit si kim. i don't want to judge gerald, pero is he just using their love team for fame? on the other hand, as i see it with kim in all their dances and songs sa mga performances nila, most of her actions were kinda scripted. are they just using each other? i feel like a fool tuloy. akala ko pa naman they're for real!
to anonymous on 2:08 p.m.. hindi totoo yung mga sinasabi ni pauleen luna.. sinagot na rin ni gerald ang issue na yan a long time ago.. nakikisakay lang sya sa kasikatan ng kimerald..
YES 2:08 PM I think that girl, Pauleen is not telling the truth,as With the handsome face of GERALD many girls will really go after him, Thats why KIM is also taking her time, she want to be sure that this guy will be sincere to her & honest thru the test of time.I've watched all the updates of the KIMERALD they really in love with each other. Gerald denied that & when KRIS interviewed him he said,he was just mis-interpreted, its his manager who sent the food not him & he attended the party for only 15 minutes without KIM , that time I think that's 2 yrs. ago, KIM was really hurt & she even admitted that she got jealous, that's the time that GERALD made her cry, but in the interviews of KRIS with GERALD he was really a gentleman saying that he won't do anything to hurt KIM or make her jealous & he will wait for her until she said her "YES" since many of the fans got mad at him,even me, since KIM is so good that we don't want her to be hurt,even MS. KRIS said something not good with GERALD, at that time she defended KIM but when he was interviwed in the BUZZ he said its not true and even tell the whole world that he really love KIMMY, & after that interview KRIS even praised Gerald for being a respectful guy & true to himself, from that time KRIS love KIMERALD up to now. I don't think they are using each other, maybe because of their status as celebrities they want to keep it private, you can see it in their actions & the way Gerald behave for 4 yrs. now, as KIM said they had talked it already between themselves,the DAD of KIM knows him already, even he is not a Chinese her family likes GERALD, so as fans, as long as they are happy,let's not pressure them, let them enjoy their moment together. Five years from now, we will know if they will end up together,that's really my wish,they are still young, praying that they will surpass all the intrigues of showbiz world .We will support them all the way !!! God Bless !!!!
2:08pm, si paulene luna ang nagintroduce lang sa mga srrx 2008 casts after nung parade. nagpromote lang ang casts and mabilisan lang n sa dami nila sabaysabay umalis sa stage, 'natakpan' lang ang kg, hindi nagtago si gerald ke paulene luna, you can watch that on youtube. for me, i have no reason to doubt gerald's intentions, kasi i saw with own eyes how gerald was frantically looking for kim after the td grand fans day last september. the show was over and he couldn't have cared less where kim was on earth, if he didn't care for kim..he just could have left and not wait up for kim. siguro nga sa mga prod nos, scripted, pero sa off cam hindi na, and many kimeralds (those members of their fans club and who are close to them) can attest to that.
congratulations to Gerald for winning the SISA award. You really deserved it hopefully its just one of more awards that you will received
stay humble.
For all those who are not aware, si Kris mismo in her presence she tells how Gerald super caring kay Kim, once tired si Kim nag dala nang siomai si Gerald he knows fav. ni kimmy kaya siomai galore si Ge. He cares for her deeply, kaya luv luv luv t'laga. FYI lang.
I just watched the BUZZ i hate people trying to put malice sa pag jogging ni jennelyn at passes by GE's house, anong masama nieghbor sila, sa labas lang dumaan hindi naman nag party sa loob, wala lang silang makuha na bad news para sirain si Gerald, tigilan na sana nila 4yrs na nilang pilit sinisira si Gerald sa kung sinosinong girl. Gerald already said Faithful sia at we all see it si Kim lang at walang iba, proven na natin yan, kaya giv up na kayong mga intregero/a.
Since konti lang ang exposure ng Kimerald sa KTM, sana nanam magkaroon sila ng episode sa precious heart romance bagay na bagay sila sa mga episodes about true love. or if not, kasi busy din sila kahit sana ulit
sa "your song". Please ABS CBN, please grant my wish.
Napanood ko si Gerald sa "your song" w/pokwang, kahit wala pa siyang dialouge kilig to the bones na kasi ang guapo guapo ni Gerald.
Pero next sunday baka mahaba ang role niya, I can't wait.
3:35am, ang tinitira nila dyan eh si jennylyn hindi si gerald, hanggang ngayon hindi nila din tinitigilan si j, kung kanikanino din nililink, maski sa mga nananahimik na tao, like ke bong revilla na ages ago nung gumawa sila ng pelikula,, totoo nga na ang punong mangga pag hitik sa bunga eh tinitingala at binabato (tamo ba yon, basta parang ganun)
gusto ko para sa kg eh tulad ng sa kabila na full house, natalagang ke jessie and justine lang nakafocus ang story, walang sangasanga, walang twists and turns, na di tulad ng td na pma officers, na naging bomb squad, naging nbi, naging investigador, etc
at halos lahat namatay pati si audrey
Hi ge,sana ma2pad ang lahat ng mga pangarap mo sa buhay,masaya ako kasi naging kabirthday month kita..15 nga lang ako.gudlock sa carrer nyo n kimmy..sana magkaroon kayo ng spxal no.n kim sa asap xv.kimerald 4-ever.
ano kaya ang gagawin mo xah drating nah b.day moh......
hihintayin tlgah kta xah asap.......galingan mo prti hapx.........
lam ko okay ka lng pag an jan c kim...........hehehehehe
I was inspired seeing this two young kids before ,now how they have grown up, nurtured their LOVE for each other. They are really destine for each other, observing how GERALD took care of KIM since the beginning, gifted her a pink car which is rare for a very young guy to exert an effort to save for his love one. The seed that he planted on this girl, how everybody knows how much he is in LOVE with KIMMY, being always together in their work, taking care and be the personal body guard. For 4 yrs., they have known each other,they know their happiness & weaknesses and they can candle it perfectly. They know how to give & take, being there for each other in times of intrigues, lowest point in their life. Now, GERALD has grown into a man, how lucky he is to have a woman beside her who inspire him in everything he do, vice versa also with KIMMY, isang lambing lang ni GERALD, KIMMY knows what he wants to make him happy, the surprise party she prepared, going to GENSAN, no doubt that's why GERALD love you more than 100% coz he has felt it in his heart how you reciprocate it, thinking what are the things that can make him happy on his 21st B-DAY, touched & cried tuloy si Bisoy. You know guys, hoping for the best in your future, as we fans are praying for you everyday, also do your part in nurturing that love until the end, especially you are in the crazy world of showbiz. Always pray together, as GERALD said, "till the day he die" KIMMY & GE, God has blessed you more than enough, cherished it & all of us around the world will be happy to see you together with your future children ( Sue & Geraldina...etc...) . We will be happy to attend your wedding day, even how far we are, Gerald we know you are preparing for that, Heeee....he...heeee...Continue to face the challenges, now that different projects and work you have. Good luck, Good Health, God Bless you !!!!!!!
Gerald Anderson is indeed one of the most famous, handsome, and humble actors of his generation. He is a future matinee idol and a person to look up to. Gerald remains his feet on the ground inspite of the success he is experiencing. He is still the Gerald Anderson I knew back in PBB Teen Edition days. Gerald is a very good son, brother, and a friend. I don't have any negative feedbacks on him. He is also a certified HERO. Why? He rescued some of our kapamilyas when Ondoy and Pepeng attacked our beloved country. He was not afraid to face the storm and the raging floods. He was brave to save our brothers and sisters from the horrible typhoon. He is definitely a HERO. Gerald is also becoming one of the most finest actors of his generation. Kahanay na niya sina Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, at iba pang mga bigating artista. Naipapamalas na niya kung gaano siya kahusay sa larangan ng pag-arte. Gerald also improved his dancing skills. No doubt, he will become the next Dancefloor Dynamite. I really admire him because he is definitely true to himself. He ain't no plastic. He ain't no feeler like anyone else does. He is definitely on top. He is definitely NUMBER ONE. Gerald, if you happen to read this, I wish you all the best in life. I wish you good health and long life. May your career be stable and I hope there will be more projects for you to come. Gusto pa kitang makita sa telebisyon at sa mga pelikula. I know that you can face any challenges that may come on your way. Huwag kang magpapaapekto sa mga tsimis at intriga dahil sakit lang ng ulo ang ibibigay niyan sa iyo. I love you. Take care. God bless. XOXO....
Ako nga pala si Aedrian Trygg F. Beleña ng Tacloban City, Leyte.
I LOVE YOU GERALD ANDERSON.
Ilove you KG. More power !!! Go!go!go! God Bless
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hi shapap! bakit wala ng mga updates sa site na ito? sayang ,regular visitor pa naman ako dito!
hi shapap, bakit wala ng mga updates? sayang naman, regular visitor ako dito...
wow!!!