The kiss that froze TIME
By Diana Uy
Manila Standard Today

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Gerald Anderson denies 15 year old girlfriend
Showbuzzer
When news of the 15 year old alleged girlfriend of Gerald Anderson came out, Showbuzzer texted the young actor right away to get the lowdown. Ito lang ang sabi niya about it: "Of course not hehe."

So Showbuzzer called up Gerald to get more details. Nagulat nalang siya na ngayon, may pangalan na raw na lumilitaw. He said in our phone conversation that he doesn’t know anyone of that name. So I asked him kung totoo nga na she visited the set of Maligno and he even took her home. Eto lang ang sabi niya, "That’s not true. And most of the time, ako ang naghahatid kay Kim."

Yes, nililigawan pa din daw niya si Kim Chiu and he’s patient enough to wait for the girl until she’s ready to have a relationship again. O diba?

Magkasama si Kim and Gerald nung Valentine’s Day. Not for a date but for work because they’re shooting. Pero siyempre, hindi ko tinantanan si Gerald kung ano gift sa kanya ni Kim for Valentine’s Day. "A big big big bear that is in a special place in the house," he said. And what was his gift for Kim? "A gold diamond necklace."

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The Top ad couples of TV
Elyas Isabelo Salanga
www.pep.ph

Nowadays, many a TV commercial features lovey-dovey moments between a man and a woman—the better if they're showbiz celebrities or well-known models. The ad may tell a story that grips your attention as much as the drama series it puts on hold for two minutes or more.

In other words, take a lovely couple who're a perfect match, throw in a short romantic storyline, and Voila! The faces, the action, and the shampoo or beverage all become an affair to remember the next time you go to the supermarket.

Here on PEP's Top List are the ad couples, past and present, whose chemistry greatly enhanced their endorsements on TV.

We know it's cheesy, but, hey, it's the Month of Love!

Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu (Closeup toothpaste)

Closeup has featured many model-turned-actors since the 80's, delivering the simple message that a smile with immaculate teeth and sweet breath brings people, especially boys and girls, together.

Recently, the toothpaste brand featured one of the newest, hottest love teams to date: Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. In a short scene, Gerald hands Kim a bracelet and then, at the end, he kisses her. It's a simple ad, yes, but to the fans of Kimerald, another kilig moment.

Showbiz celebs come and go, but commercials are here to stay. Just keep the fans and consumers happy with their idols telling them what's best.

- Kim ayaw magpahalik kay Gerald! 02.15.08

- Star Records wagi sa iFM Awards 02.10.08

- Love story on ice / Philippine Star

- Bling it on! / ABS-CBN.com

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Kim Chiu starstruck over Claudine Barretto
Reyna Buan-Deveza
ABS-CBN News

Teen star Kim Chiu has nothing but praise for actress Claudine Barretto after working with the latter for their upcoming project with ABS-CBN's soon to be shown horror TV series "Maligno."

Chiu revealed that she was at first hesitant after learning that she would be working on the series with superstars like Barretto.

"Nakakahiya lalo na kay Miss Claudine. Nahihiya kang magkamali kasi di ba big star na baka ano pa ang masabi niya (I felt shy especially with Miss Claudine. I was afraid of what she would say in case I make a mistake)," Kim Chiu told abs-cbnNews.com inside a makeup room at ABS-CBN compound.

Chiu was relieved however, when she began working with Barretto and found out that the latter was such a kind person. She also reported having a good working relationship with director Wenn Deramas and the rest of the cast.

"Maligno" the second installment of the Susan Roces Cinema Collection, a TV series anthology based on Roces' past films. The first TV series based on a Susan Roces film shown on ABS-CBN was the highly successful "Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara."

Kim Chiu or Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu in real life rose to fame after she was voted as the Big Winner of the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition.

She and on-screen love team partner Gerald Anderson starred in the hit romantic drama series "Sana Maulit Muli".

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Humanda sa pagdating ng 'Maligno'
ABS-CBN Global Entertainment

Maligno is an upcoming ABS-CBN sineserye adapted from the movie of the same title originally starred by Susan Roces (for which she won a FAMAS best actress trophy) in 1977.

It’s the second installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection after Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara. The cast includes Claudine Barretto as Angela Cortez, Diether Ocampo, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Rafael Rosell, Arlene Tolibas, Deejay Durano, Empoy, Steven Fermo, and Gee-Ann Abrahan under the direction of Wenn Deramas. The adaptation of the 1977 Susan Roces classic is set to premiere very very soon.

Claudine returns to primetime TV with a bang as she agreed to do a very intense rape scene with actor co-star Rafael Rosel. Rafael Rosel plays a demon and the offspring of Claudine and himself will wreak havoc and evil on earth.

Without blinking an eyelash, Maligno is definitely more scarier than 'Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara'.

Filipinos truly love the suspense horror genre and getting spooked or scared in general. And why not, the emotion of fear is a powerful emotion after all. And being scared even for just an hour or so watching this TV series will certainly get the blood pumping.

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