POPS FERNANDEZ’S lengthy interview with YES! Magazine indeed became the talk of the show biz world, considering the very detailed revelations she made on her separation from former husband Martin Nievera. While supporters had praised Pops’ candor, her interview naturally enraged Martin’s family, particularly his mom, Conchita Razon.
According to reports, Chonchita was discussing with her lawyers possible legal action against Pops, YES! and the magazine’s editorial staff over the article. Though Martin insisted that the best reaction was no reaction, Conchita was clearly upset over Pops’ move, which came over a decade since their separation. A clear indication of how the article had affected Martin was a series of show biz tabloid columns claiming “sirang-sira na si Martin Nievera” and that his fans had dumped him over the revelations.
YES! was unfazed by the threat. It insisted the article was not libelous and treated the subjects fairly, even alloting space for Martin’s own comments though not in reaction to the Pops interview in the same October 2007 issue. It even offered Martin his own point-by-point interview to react to Pops’ charges.
Maybe Martin himself will discourage his mom to push through with the legal action. The balladeer would definitely want the brouhaha to stop so that he could live his life in peace and move on, not engage in yet another tussle–this time in a court of law.
Ditto for Robin and Ram, who had suffered so much in the crossfire.
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Television heartthrob Dennis Trillo was said to have been preparing a statement finally admitting that he is the father of rumored girlfriend and beauty queen Carlene Aguilar’s newborn child. According to people close to Dennis, he actually wanted to admit this when Carlene announced she had given birth in the United States. But Dennis, they say, was merely giving in to the wishes of Carlene, who wants the identity of the father kept so that she would deliver and take care of the child without fanfare. In fact she told GMA-7 that the father of her child was a “Chinese businessman” to veer attention away from Dennis.
Now Dennis wants to take this paternal responsibility, despite his matinee idol image. If he decides to admit fatherhood, will this affect his career? Maybe not. A lot of the top leading men had taken this route but never lost their luster and still took their careers to even greater heights. It’s how Dennis should handle the situation that matters.
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Camille Prats is reportedly set to walk down the aisle with boyfriend Anthony Linsangan in the United States this December. I’m sure this will be a grand event that people would most want to witness. I mean, we’ve seen this child grow up from being a cute child in “Ang TV” and “Oki Doki Doc” to once gracing the cover of a men’s magazine. Now that another milestone would come her way, I’m sure it will be a treasured show biz moment. Oh yes, “Princess Sarah” getting married and giving birth is definitely one for the books.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Everybody should understand that when a couple decided to separate. It is both their decision so i think both are also responsible. There are no perfect cuple anywhere in the world.In fact each imperfectness fuel the love they have for each other.Granted that one cheated in a relationship; love covers a multittude of of mistakes.There is always a second chance.I Think The problem lies in the matter of Atittude.
Let love rule our hearts.
more power.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:32 am
Conchita Razon…if i were you. i would rather SUE Katrina
February 8th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
He is responsible for his failed marriage. And stupid for leaving a woman like Pops. He will NOT find another one like her in his lifetime, he’s stuch with losers like Katrina. No class. As for Pops, she needs to really move on.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
He is responsible for his failes marriage. And, stupid, for leaving a woman like Pops. He will find another one like her.
December 9th, 2007 at 1:25 am
WHATEVER YOU SAY…The fact remains:
Niloko ni Martin ang asawa nyang si Pops, meron silang 2 maliliit na anak (noong panahon po!) . Tagalog yon ha… for english commentators!
Now it doesnt matter when will pops (as his legal, cheated wife) make her outburst! This couldnt be a vengeance act cause the pain inflicted for 9 years is priceless! She doesnt need popularity bash for the media. Now, if she can use this for her upcoming concert…hehehe
why not? Havent you know, how many times martin earned because of pops`?
Go go wives, lets fight for our own rights agains: manloloko!
Tigil na minor–iframe mo na lang si martin, ok?
Hey Katrina! Shut up baka maging cheettaaaahhh ang anak nyo! hehe
November 21st, 2007 at 4:42 am
To the mother of Martin: If you sue Pops, your case in court will fail. How can you sue Pops who have told the truth????
My advice to you: Buy Martin a big roll of duck tape and cover his mouth with that. He is irresponsible, loud, a womanizer, and a failure.
November 21st, 2007 at 4:37 am
Martin has done Pops a grave injustice. Martin, you are such a turn off. Just swallow whatever Pops will do in retaliation. Her pain will stay with her for a long,long time. 9 years, 10 years, 15 years—that time is not enough to heal all the pain you caused her. And you know what, your brain is not as big as your mouth. If you are smart enough, you try everything to appease her. But instead of doing that, you keep on hurting her. And my comment about your mistress Katrina: You deserve each other. You both are ugly as a boot.
November 13th, 2007 at 2:10 am
I am a big fan of Martin but I do not like him for being a womanizer coz my husband was once a womanizer and it really hurt and I know how Pops felt 9 years ago. JUST keep the dirty laundry in the closet…..
October 22nd, 2007 at 10:17 am
A guy like Martin needs proper counselling. He is too weak to handle marital issues. Something in his childhood experience made him dysfunctional. Cheating to your spouse is great violation in your marriage. You can’t expect someone to forgive completely 100% especially if your behavior is still bad. A real who is regretful should respect his wife and those monkey issues or Pops got pregnant that was the reason he decided to get married he should straighten that out to Pops wihout delaying until yhe whole public knows their dirts.
October 20th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
For me Pops has the right to tell everyone what had happen with her marriage from Martin.Every woman has the right to voice out.Imagine how many years they been fooling Pops.I can’t imagine Martin is such a pretentious person,always had that big smile on his face and always cracking jokes to everyone.We cannot blame Pops,she’s the one who’s been fooled for how many years.It’s not easy especially if you love the person so much and that your willing to do everything just to make that person happy and only to find out that person is having an affair with a woman named KATRINA.When I saw Katrina on TV her face is like an angel wearing a mascara.Go Pops! Im so proud of you,We women have to stand out and fight for our right.
October 18th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Martin needs psychiatric assessment. He appears to have emotional disorder. He might be attention deficit . The guy like this will have difficulty in dealing any relationships. Katrina is a martryr kind of woman but how long.? Martin is a good performer but ver irresponsible and immature person. I saw his concert in Vegas and it was less than 20 people watching. He was good but I think it is better for him to be in Phillipines than Vegas.I hope that Martin and Pops had marital counselling before they seperated so Martin can identify his mental illness.He is weak to deal with issues and expect people to understand him.
October 14th, 2007 at 12:16 am
if martin’s mom is doing this to show her concern for her son she should have done this caring thing 9 yrs ago. if only she did her homework well (giving good advice to her son and reminding him the consequences of his actions) they would not be where they are at right now. there is always a price for infidelity you know, they have to accept that.
October 13th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
oh yes… and pops is still back prostituting her self, her ideas, and her being the aggrieved party.. i didn’t say i like martin…he too is a on his way to become a has-been…pareho sila ng no-talent, media-made wife… too bad, she has to stoop this low to revive her fading career… how pathetic, pati kayo, affected din… wawa naman u… better, panoorin na lang ninyo si cristy fermin… pumila na rin kayo sa wowwowee… i bet you watch nothing but TFC…ladida
October 13th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Please….she can discuss the option but no case here, she is not the concerned person it is between Pops and Martin….
Let her sue and Maybe Pops sue martin for Adultery and make him pay child support since he is broke he can’t afford it.
October 12th, 2007 at 2:58 am
To Manol,
You are such a manol with your comment, It wasn’t just a showbiz thingy, it was a confession , all those pent up emotions that she had hidden for so many years, she’s in the brink of exploding which she did. Now, the true winner is Pops. She got her 2 sons, has been supporting them. The father an absentee, irresponsible and a womanizer. So, you did moved on Martin, but, you’re playing for all those mistakes, what goes around comes around
October 11th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
WHenever I see Martin make his “crocodile tears” act, I wanna vomit. Halata ka na, Martin! The curtains are closed, and you should get back to reality. Ang galing mo umarte, all these years, you’ve made the public believe that you were remorseful over your broken marriage. Bravo! Dapat pala hindi ka lang concert king, you’re a better actor. It’s not too late to make a career shift. Go! kaya mo talunin si Christopher De Leon sa acting mo.
October 11th, 2007 at 7:20 am
Martin…. Pop has the freedom to do what she wants or say what she wants…. you did what you wanted to do… fool around…. Now you don’t what us to call your child with Katrina… a baby monkey if he jumps up and down your coach. Nor Katrina a Gorilla. That is horrible!
October 11th, 2007 at 12:43 am
well, tama ang iba. Wala namang ibubuga si martin dito sa vegas, ano pa? katunayan, kumakanta nalang siya sa kalye tulad dito sa san diego. daming tao, libre na kasi, old folks ang kanyang hatak. puro great pretenders itong mga dayo dito sa U.S. paano sila nakakuha ng VISA?? back to ASAP na lang kayo!!! siguro dahil kay atty. g..l.. ng los angeles kaya dami ang nagtatago ditong local celebrity unfair naman doon sa mga naghintay ma petisyon.. balik sa ASAP nalang at WOWWWOWIIE.
October 10th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
to manol anong sabi pok pok si pops pops deserved to enjoy her life with other guy kasi napakasakit the pain is not easy to cute….dapat lng ilabas i pops ang bahu ni martin and katrina kasi panay ang pa cute nila sa t.v feeeling nila sila ang legal na mag asawa…..ganyan talaga after how many years marriage they feel bored hinde ako niniwala walang love si martin at first kasi playboy sya…to mom of martin magbayad na lng kayo nang utang nyo….
October 10th, 2007 at 10:42 am
i personally think that pops is 9 years too late in trying to convince people that she has the right to be angry. We’ve heard the story over and over for the past years and it’s no surprise whatever she is revealing now. She’s just coming out with a vengance cause she can’t accept that martin has indeed moved on, is happy and starting over with a new partner, son and family.
Pops who so claims to be happy with her love life now, just totally negated these claim cause she is obviously so caught up with martin’s life. Let Go dear! Live your life, with whatever’s left of your career and let martin be. Both of you have the right to be happy.. away from each other!
October 9th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
In my opinion, Pops is the aggrieved party whichever way you look at it. She has every right to express her feelings…It does not matter how long ago Martin hurt her, he hurt her really bad!!! Martin is so thick face that he has the nerve to get mad…Hello, MARTIN you started everything!!! How dare you flaunt your infidelity by bringing your mistress and illigetimate son…. No matter what you say or do, you have lost your inegrity and credibility 9 years ago when you cheated on your wife…And you KATRINA KERIDA, how would you feel if Martin did the same thing to you??????? Remember KARMA!!
October 9th, 2007 at 12:44 am
akala mu naman kung sino kasi si pops…e isang non-talent pokpok celebrity din naman siya pilipinas…gaga siya…hindi na niya inisip ang kapakanan ng mga anak niya..tanga kayo kung maniwala kayo sa mga write-ups ng philippine movie press..mga bayaran din mga yan..
October 6th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Martin’s mom should save her money by sending it to Ram and Robin instead who are not being supported by their ever deadbeat, trying so hard laos dad, Martin (who?).
She needs to save part of that money to pay for Bert Nievera’s debts and pay back the money they swindled from other people.
Martin, give it up! Even Pinoys in the US are sick and tired of you. Laos ka na. Take it like a man. All your Vegas shows bombed and now you’re pulling ASAP’s ratings down. It’s not bad enough that there is another Geriatric mainstay in that show (Gary V).
October 3rd, 2007 at 11:42 am
I believe Pops is telling the truth. If ever, Martin’s mother will sue her for telling the truth about their separation 9 years ago, then, be it. Let’s see if Ms. Razon will win. Remember, “the truth will always prevail”. Besides, what will be her charges to Pops? Well, let’s see…
October 1st, 2007 at 10:17 am
[...] Showbiz Talk : Martin’s mom upset over Pops interview, mulls legal action [...]
October 1st, 2007 at 7:33 am
this is a surprise development since we never expected that ms. razon would resort to this act. why? because she also underwent the same emotional pains in the hands of martin’s father - bert.
does it mean she is condoning her son’s lies, story twisting and most of all, PHILANDERING?
i hope they reconsider their options since a lot of people know that pops is telling the truth.
and as a woman, i hope she try to empathize how pops felt all those nine years ago…
October 1st, 2007 at 6:03 am
In the court of public opinion, Martin lost his case 10 years ago. A betrayal of any kind doesn’t sit well with the Filipinos, especially if Martin himself admitted to his fault.
I, myself is tired of Martin’s “forever love” for Pops which he kept on hyping whener the need arises. Sorry, Martin, if you fooled your wife 10 years ago, don’t fool the public. Yes, we loved your singing, so just sing your aches and pathos and entertain us with your real talent minus the ” …i have failed…blah-blah..”
Conchita Razon, this is a free country with free press, and as a woman privy to the marriage, deep in your heart, you know the truth. Pops was the aggrieved person and her coming out was an eye opener for women who are experiencing the same thing. What is libalous about the article when your son Martin has admitted all along that he fooled Pops?
Karma is a nasty thing…what happened to you Martin when your producer in the States left you hanging and you have to put up your show by your lonesome is proof.
October 1st, 2007 at 12:14 am
Yan ang hirap ng buhay-artista. Pag palaos na, tulad nina Pops at Martin…hindi sila mangingiming halukayin ang mga skeletons
sa kanilang closets… kahit anong baho, kahit anong pangit… for the sake of
trying to revitalize their SAGGING popularity.
SANTA BANANA! Pathetic. Kaya di ako nag-artista eh… hehehe… for another I don’t have the looks!!! HAHAHAHA!
September 30th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
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September 30th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
ang kapal naman ng mukha ni martin kung mag de demanda pa sila,siguro bumalik na lang sya sa amerika bitbitin nya katrina,para silang nakaka isa everytime p pa interview claiming katrina’s greatness,ang kapal ng mga mukha,buti nga at now lang inilabas ni pops true story di noon pa sana sya walang career,e ano ibubuhay nya sa mistress nya,pasalamat pa sya
September 30th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Are you sure it’s really Conchita’s move to discuss with lawyers, or this news some kind of PR spin courtesy of Martin’s publicists again? (With Martin’s go-signal of course!) From what I heard, Pops and Conchita are still on speaking terms. In fact, Conchita still considers Pops as her legit daughter-in-law.
Didn’t you notice the slant of the news? It’s Martin’s mom doing the mess work for him, and it’s Martin supposedly trying to pacify his angered mom, creating again a “magnanimous” image for the infamous ex-husband. Isn’t it obvious, they’re sanitizing Martin’s image at the expense of his own mother? Kawawa naman yung nanay ni Martin pati sha ginagamit ni Martin para magpa-pogi. Knowing Martin, he wouldn’t allow anybody to have the last say. It has to be his words, always. Why, it’s always about HIM!
I don’t think this will all work. Bringing this issue to court will just open more cans of worms. As in more worms! If Martin is ready for that, then by all means, SUE!
I honestly think this is again a plot created by Martin and his cohorts. Gustong lang manakot. Let’s see if it won’t boomerang on them. I’ve seen this happen so many times before
September 30th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Conchita Razon should have reacted 9 years ago by advising her kids about marital obligation and fidelity. What would she charge Pops?
So being a mother herself, Conchita Razon is hurting for Martin. Didn’t Pops react because she hurt too much for her sons Robin and Ram with the M-word hurled to them by no less than Martin’s girlfriend Katrina?
I hope Conchita Razon would pause for a while and get a mirror and check herself. It will help her racing pulse if she gets a refreshing vista of her reflection.
September 30th, 2007 at 8:29 am
about martin’s mom of contemplating a lawsuit, she is adding fuel to the fire. this unsolicited advice of mine… ignore the issue and sooner and later another ‘big issue’ will crop up and the pops and martin brouhaha will be a thing of the past.
September 29th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
i think martin should keep his mom out of this issue in the first place her own son was the one who betrayed pops
September 29th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
naku,,,cnchita nievera…..bayaran nyo muna yung mga taong niloko nyo sa pera….yung mga nag-invest sa inyo, remember…si martin din nman ang nag-umpisa ng laht…its about time na magsalita na si pops kahit nuon pa yun, kasi di nailabas ang sama ng loob nun….gogogogo,girl……..