Regine Velasquez might have bitten the bullet too early in her efforts to grab the “Betty La Fea” plum role in ABS-CBN.
She risked her job at GMA-7, even placed herself on a forced exit from her only show at the moment, “SOP”, so that she would not be in a conflicting position while she was negotiating with ABS-CBN.
Regine claims in an interview with ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz” that the Kapamilya station did offer her the role, albeit informally in a dressing room while she was preparing for a “Sharon” appearance. She insisted, while not naming the official who did it, that the offer was made and then she asked GMA-7 for permission. GMA-7, naturally, disallowed it.
But, like a starlet who always begs for a dream role, Regine persisted in hoping that the alleged ABS-CBN “offer” was made formal. Then she got the biggest disappointment: ABS-CBN officially denying that any offer was made, particularly the P25 million price tag that circulated in the media.
ABS-CBN was not in the business of pirating artists from other networks, the formal statement said. It only starts negotiating if the artist makes the first move.
What “hurt” Regine was that denial of making any offer. “In-assume na po namin na ABS is no longer interested in their offer. Kasi dineny nila na nag-offer sila ng ganito so parang nahu-hurt ako. I’m just being honest,” Regine said.
So the issue rests. While we can’t predict what ABS-CBN will do next, it would be safe to say that the network was holding off any decision on the matter. It would not guarantee an answer to Regine as of the moment probably because “Betty La Fea” hasn’t even gone to creative yet, much less budgeting.
Other people think Regine, although a fine actress, may be miscast as Betty because her iconic persona and mature looks could not fit the downtrodden, innocent character. But of course, prosthetics can have its way.
While ABS-CBN is contemplating, time may run out for Regine. Who knows, there’s really no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? She may have made a mistake in putting her GMA-7 ties on hold because of something she herself wasn’t sure of.
In the end, Regine realizes she just can’t have everything: “Mahirap naman pong patagalin ko pa ng patagalin ito. It’s also unfair for me because I have no work.”

69 Feedbacks on "Regine hurt over ABS-CBN denial"
bequi
i never like regine as a singer so she will just ruin the whole concept of “Betty La Fea” i know loads of filipino admire her talent as a singer but duh shes shouting and not singing.
magaganda lang ung song line up na nakukuha kya kala ng iba magaling xa.
hope abs will reconsider having her as “Betty La Fea” theres a lot of talents out there.. kc conepcion is my bet. shes young, shes cute, natural funny and she will give justice to the show
kits
regine is a nice gal…maybe she need a rest but soon, hindi naman siya mawawalan ng offer…she’s got talent…
she
nyak.. ang lungkot naman nun. kawawa idol ko ngayun ah..
ang masasabi ko lang is sana matuloy yung project. tsaka sana kung may iba pang guy bukod kay ogie wak n lng c ogie bwahahahah!!!!!!!!!! joke! ahm.. regine is a nice actress and a great singer. bow!
nellie
yan ang prob s ABS. kukunin nila ang mahuhusay o pumapatok n actors/actress then bglang ibbagsak. in that way, nawalan sila ng kalaban s gma hehehe, yan ang tntawag n professional way of killing a competitor hehhe.. parang s regular n work, hanggat d k naiinterview wag k muna aalis s current work mo… ohh well oks lang yan regine. u need a rest.. too much exposure kns TV.
tootsie
u know sayang ka talaga…pinapakita lang ni Regine na she so desperate…at mukha syang pera sayang idol ko pa naman siya…nawala paghanga ko sa kanya nung umamin silang dalawa ni ogie…tuwing nakikita ko sila sa TV nandidiri ako sa kanila…pinapakita lang nila na wala silang pinagtandaan…sori it hurts but its true…wala silang mabibigay na magandang “moral value” sa TV viewer…
jerome
Feb. 26, 2007
ok lang mag transfer c regine sa abs cguro offset lang siya sa mga baguhang singer sa gma7, wala namang nangyari na nandiyan siya sa sop hindi naman nanalo ang sop sa star awards cguro kung wala na cya manalo na ang sop sa star awards.
Michael
Just like the rest when somebodyu gets hurt or offended, “sorry, it was just a lost in translation”
louise
Regine for Betty La Fea???..thats absurd…she’s too old for the role…ABS please naman…look around..there are lots ofyoung and talented actresses who will give justice to the role of Betty La Fea
ronnie
the reason why Regine considered transfering to the other station is because of the way her network treats her. they don’t show how they value her contributions and they only concentrate on their new babies like Marimar.
tony stark
YAN ANG HIRAP PAG NAGBIBILANG NA NG ITLOG NA HINDI PA NAPIPISA
angelo
she learned her lesson the hard way. regine should be more prudent the next time. never assume anything unless the offer is already in a black and white form, she’s been in the business for quiet awhile she should know showbusiness better.
didie
gosh naman,marami pa jan mas deserving sa kanya,hindi naman sya mrunong umarte.grrrrrr….
Jesrey
all is well that ends well… publicity is what we all need to shine. afterall it’s not that a negative one. good strategy for regine para mapagusapan ulet haha!
abigail
She’s with GMA for 10 long years and all of a sudden just for this betty la fea she’ll turn her back from the network that nurtured her for a longest time. I hope that these people should practice to have a little decency. Ang pera nauubos, ang fame nawawala but the respect and the principle that you built will remain forever. I used to like this girl but the way she acted recently i guess she’s not worth to be looked up to.
Alberta Henson
Basta mahal ko parin si JAH
geffs
She’s too old for betty la fea! There are far more better talents around than her! Kasi naman pagdating sa pera malalaman mo talaga kulay ng tao, akala nya siguro ganun sya kahalaga nag pagaawayan sya ng 2 stations..ahahaha..what a loser! buti nga sa kanya o now ano jobless sya!
promdee
Eventually, Regine will come out the bigger person in all this.
She only did THE RIGHT THING - informed her mother network that she is going to consider the offers of a rival station.
THAT is the honorable thing to do. But in a world like showbizness more used to BACKBITING and UNDERHANDED tactics, her actions were “LOST IN TRANSLATION”. Hence, the rumors and denials.
Nagkumahog ung 2 istasyon sa pagbibida at pagdedeny. When in fact, Regine was only preparing to deal with them EVEN-HANDEDLY. It just shows the LEVEL OF PARANOIA gripping this industry.
ja
This is a sad thing for regine. Right now, we can only feel sorry for her but she can take advantage of this situation by taking a rest, have a grand vacation. Think, pray. not only about the possible transferring to abs-cbn but also about her whole life.
Others may be right that she is too old for betty lafea and yes, i agree that kc concepcion could be a better choice.
And also, if she is gonna transfer to abs-cbn, will joining asap be one of the project? Hmmm, there’s already a lot of good singer in there already… she might be an excess baggage…
She is a favorite so I can’t say any bad things about her except that her relationship with Ogie is a no-no for a lot of people but it’s her life so whatever makes her happy she can go on with it.
Eugene
That was so unprofessional of her. One piece of advice: Do not make any announcement without anything in writing to back you up. In the first place she should have done her homework with the other station. It started when she was not chosen as the host of the on going Pinoy Idol. She thought that since she is the so called “Asian Song Bird” with a swollen head, she was the perfect choice to host. Too bad, the bird has been shot. GMA should have let her go. What a big loser she is. Attention Mr. Ogie Alcasid: Dump her and go back to Michelle. She is one hot chick (MILF).
emie
thats the problem with some people.. they dont seem to have self contentment/satisfaction. Regine is a “made” star already, she has exceeded every single artist in her craft, its just so hard to understand why she has to “restle” for a role which could have been given to a much younger artist, and those that are just starting, what more could she ask for, with the title, fortune and success that she has achieved over the years why cant she be just contented with what she has, I love Regine, im in fact a fanatic of her talent, but on this particular issue, i think its too “kacheapan” that she put herself into negative issues….. i just hope that she learns her lesson well, many people look up to her..
marc
i think regine should just stay with gma. sobrang dami na ng artists sa abs-cbn even angel locsin, the most recent lipat-bahay, is finding a hardtime finding her place in the network. if not for piolo pascual, parang there’s nobody there she can identify with. tama na kasi ang lipatan, stay put na lang kung saan ka. unless habol mo ang makilala ng patrons ng TFC, eh di lumipat ka.
wakay_ako
regine is just like bong revilla and lito lapid. Sina Revilla and Lapid, di feel na belong sila sa Senate.
Si Regine, di naman ramdam presence nya sa GMA with all the talented artists around.
Siguro pahinga ka muna Reg tapos mag-aral kang wag sumigaw pag kumakanta ka baka sakaling may kumuha pa sayo.
Pao
I hope Regine gives a lot of thought into this transfer. Even if the role of Betty La Fea is offered to her, she might be a tad too old for the role. No matter how heavy the prosthetics, she’s too mature to play a starry eyed, love struck and naive young woman. Regine is pushing 40. Shouldn’t she be looking for mature enough roles that will suit her age? And it’s difficult to disassociate her superstar persona from the character she wants to play. Kinda like Tom Cruise. No matter how good the role, viewers cant go beyond seeing Tom Cruise, the star.
jed
I love regine! shes not only a great singer…but a goos actress too…!
promdee
Eventually, Regine will come out the bigger person in all this.
She only did THE RIGHT THING - informed her mother network that she is going to consider the offers of a rival station.
THAT is the honorable thing to do. But in a world like showbizness more used to BACKBITING and UNDERHANDED tactics, her actions were “LOST IN TRANSLATION”. Hence, the rumors and denials.
Nagkumahog ung 2 istasyon sa pagbibida at pagdedeny. When in fact, Regine was only preparing to deal with them EVEN-HANDEDLY. It just shows the LEVEL OF PARANOIA gripping this industry.
dennis
to my idol, i feel sorry for you. Sana, pinag-isipan mo ng maraming beses yung naging decision mo. We look up to you, hindi lang sa talent mo, but more particulary, sa values at character mo. Just learn to trust more your home station, gma7. I think that network is still the best for you. Just learn to be more transparent with them, i know, they would be more than willing to support you. best regard song bird!
juan paolo
what regine did was a plain (if not stupid) mistake. but no one is in any position to judge her.
it just shows she is human like the rest of us. i believe she’ll never run out of work. she is still asia’s songbird. its her passion to music that will endure in the end.
as for her romance with ogie, im also disappointed but again who am i to put the blinds on her for falling in love that way and to that person.
pj
regine’s so rich na…who needs a show? haha im not a fan of regine but we have the same bday kasi…hehe
cake
para namang di nyo kilala ang ABS-CBN kung panu manira ng talent yan na pinakikinabangan ng iba. Look what happened to Long Mejia, Arnel Ignacio to name a few. Wala kayong kadala dala sa network na yan. KUHA NG KUHA NG TALENT WALA NAMANG IBABAYAD!
cake
jEROME, it’s upset not offset noh! Sa u regine tumigil ka na nga sa kaka arte mo, kung gusto mo lumipat sa kabila do it. Di k naman kawalan sa GMA noh. Pg lipat mo sama mo na rin c Ogie, tanda nyo na pa cute pa kau. Wala ka na talagang manliligaw noh? Biruin mo c Ogie pa! Bakit????????? oh kelan ka lilipat??? Tagal naman!!!
david lee
ABS CBN denies everything naman, i.e. ultra stampede, wowowee scandal and rehearsal, being one-sided on news to destroy people…dapat deny nila na abs na network sila so they won’t exist to people around! they’re the one started network wars tas deny pa rin yan mga bobo yan nga yan pikon at ang BAHO ng mga shows nyo!!! kapamilyya stars lipat na while you still can!!!
leela
abs is not in the habit of pirating? duh! toni gonzaga, sarah geronimo, etc…
delfin
tony stark, you mean nagbibilang ng sisiw
delfin
tony stark: you mean nagbibilang ng sisiw
gellie
yes, i agree that she is not being treated well by her station. She should have been on of the judges for their pinoy idol instead of Jolina . What does jolina know about singing? yes she knows how to sing but she in not a singer . Regine is a more credible judge than Jolina.
CATHY
Regine is not that popular anymore. It would be good for GMA to teach her a lesson and just simply dump her. Marami namang iba dyan. You get to wonder why she can be blinded by a bigger talent fee when GMA has given her so much. She can’t even remain loyal. Walang kwenta, palibhasa retokada
Bob
Regine transferring to ABS…is another picture of a personality who is not contented of what she has now.Not only that - a true kapuso or kapamilya is a person under thick and thin situations will be always around, commited to serve..cannot be buy by millions!! She should accept that popularity ends and she should open enough to give way to new talents - help others just like her who started in the same way. And she had contributed to the industry and to the country as well, and that is already a legacy..Siguro naman hindi sya bobo na walang naipun man lamang sa mga talent fees nya? tsk..tsk..to her excuse na jobless sya…she has SOP!
Theresa
Bakit pa siya lilipat, sa GMA siya sumikat.Mahirap kasi minsan lumalaki ang ulo ng tao at nagmamalaki ka na.Kaya nga may kasabihan tayong”ang hindi marunong sa pinanggalingan ay hindi ka mararating sa iyong paruruonan”.
melba
Well, for an experienced artist, Regine failed to practice prudence. Maybe inside she feels desperate to have failed to discern well, really well.
Did she not notice? Most senior singers from ABS-CBN are not well-exposed and have not been given good projects to boot.The likes of Gary, Kuh, Zsazsa and Martin have all been sidelined to the Sunday show. Whereas their contest winners (those who and who can’t) have all the big shows ready for them even if sometimes there presence are not really making any difference or even ruin it sometimes.
But it is not true that ABS-CBN don’t pirate their stars. They got angel locsin. She who was willing enough to have her GMA-supported rise to stardom killed, only to begin to lure the people again and how she waited for her time to shine again.
While employment with GMA is more stable, ABS displays an almost quarterly change of heart especially for newcomers. they prefer pretty faces, if not, the talent’s face must be funny enough to elicit mockery and sustain viewership.
For Regine, she just have to begin singing new and better songs again. Do less with revivals, everybody’s doing and it’s killing everyone’s creativity. Most importantly, stop displaying so much affection for Ogie. While people may respect your love for each other, people will also never forget that Ogie used to have an australian for a wife and a child named Lila who are both still alive at present. Karmic account or whatever, prudence must always be a virtue for all to observe and practice.
ann
ok lang reg… now you know what kind of people you are dealing with. some may just want you because they can make money out of you, but there are few people and institutions who wants you because you can definitely deliver, compensation excluded. you got talent, and for that you should be grateful…. gma is best for you, and you should know that by now. love ka pa rin namin… kasi down to earth ka….. don’t worry… stay happy!
DEVILb0y
stupid move..
real deal
good choice for sticking with gma7, regine! pag lumipat ka sa channel 2, baka malaos ka kaagad gaya ni angel locsin. we still love and support you, gma 7 and regine. one of the best tv partnerships in the entertainment industry. mabuhay!
conchita
hay naku! buti nga!
Jocelyn
Always remeber BE FAITHFUL!!!!!!!
lina
Sana huwag siya magsusuot ng iniluluwa na niya pati bituka. Sinasara ko po ang tv pag lumalabas na siya na ipinapakita lahat. Ayaw ko pong makita ito ng kabataan. Malaswa po siyang magdamit.
connie da silva
How pathetic!!!!
THAT - is one of the pitfalls if
a human being does not accept
that everyone grows old!
Vanity and Envy is one of the
deadliest sins!!
Regine is one of the sickiest element
in the Kapuso paradise….
gosh!
Apple
“begging for a dream role”? grabe naman. that was needlessly harsh. saka i beg to disagree: Regine COULD play Betty given the chance. She looks young enough.
Tin
Na meet ko na yan si Regine sa Vegas (if I remember correctly, the concert title was The Songbird…. ewan with Ogie). I went to her press conference and I have to say, am a big fan of her voice pero personality wise - nakaka turn-off. Sorry pero totoo. Buti pa si Ogie, mabait.
Kaye
There are lots of better young actress who could portray the role of Betty la Fea and I certyainly believed even with those prosthetics will not give justice to the role. So please listen to those commentaries that you get ABS-CBN people! It hurts but it is true, but facing the truth is one reason why ABS-CBN is the No. 1 station. Keep it reigning and just concentrate on your best talented actress. You have lots and you don’t need anyone outside your “bakod” who it seems to me is just making you the rounds to increase her bargaining fee!
cielo
I think creatively artists want to explore new things even if it means crossing new territories. Nothing wrong with that you always have an option and need to grow. Maybe abs-cbn should be professional in dealing with they’re negotiations. Present a proposal with an artist and be prepared with all the options that go with it. Its so lame to send out “feelers” just to test the waters; how far the negotiations will go. If at the end of the day they don’t reach an agreement, then move on to another choice. Simple business ethics.
ATONG
Whoever advices her to move to another station is the one to be blamed.
Ching
Nakuryente si Regine,,, next time she should be very carefull,,, otherwise dzzzzzttttttttt
may
ay naku di siya bagay eh.
lota
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaay si regine talaga oo. Tumatanda na kasi siya eh. Kumanta na lang siya , pwede?
joey girl
what do u mean by what u said ‘her network treats her’ compared to newbabies. d question should be…what else can a regine velasquez offer new to viewers! do u think if she got the ‘betty’ people will watch?! come on kid…do u think regine can actually pull off a betty role?! heller!
i suggest regine be like sharon or vi or barbra streisand or tina turner…few precious projects. unless she can reinvent herself into sumthing interesting for her age and looks and delivery.
she started screaming since bagong campion. and she does that till now. pinoys became deaf already. sana wag na siya umarte unless she still wants pinoys to go blind, too.
i liked her before, i respect her now…pero i don’t agree with her anymore this time.
mike
she would be the biggest catch of abs-cbn. I’ve watch sop when I was in the Philippines. She has many followings on account of her name and her voice. Sunday flag program ASAP could topple everyone with no second best if they cast her.
Tess
ngek!! please lang noh, regine is not fit for the role….my bet is KC Conception, mas bagay sa kanya. mag diet ka na lang muna Regine mukha na isang aparador ngayon.
Charo
Hay naku nagpapansin lang yan si regine kasi nga wala na siyang movie ngayon at walang ibang show. Nabuburo na yan sa SOP. Nakakasawa naman talagang kasama niya sa SOP puro’s second level talent lang eq. ogie, janno and etc.
Take note inamin naman niya na gusto niyang mag grow as an artist. wala kasi siyang ibang show sa GMA kaya hayun gawa nang maling hakbang dami tuloy nadadamay. Dapat kay regine magpalit ng manager, baka gusto kang palitan ni kakay kaya naiingiit sa iyo. like body guard na movie. heheheheh
gigi
mabuti nga sa kanya, masyado ambisyosa hindi naman bagay sa kanya ang role na betty la fea, improve na lang nay boses nyang nakakasakit sa tangang sobrang tinis….
denchie
I think Regine should just stay in GMA, they can handle her well and they are not a bad network. Maybe theyre just trying to come out with a big project that fits Regine. If youll go to ABS youll be just one of the shelves queen. You can shine in GMA. Theyll stick with you through thick and thin. But im happy that your lovelife is soaring. Continue to smile. were here for you. I maybe busy with work but we always pray for you.
Sesamikid
Guys!
Aminin man o hindi, Regine is Regine! Kahit anong gawin niya ay nagiging usapan because she’s Freakin Regine Velasquez.
Kung wala na siyang dating malamang wala ng pakialam ang mga tao kung lumipat man siya ng network or hindi. Pero the fact na sinplemng decision pa lang niya ay marami ng nagrereact, It only means na BIG STAR talaga siya.
Oregon
Regine deserves to have the role. Why we deprived her if she’s confident to do it. The point is she can, she is an artist and she has the politicla will. Pls don’t be bendictive to her capacity. It is all about professionalism and skill. iT has nothing to do with fat or ugly. Regine for Betty, why not?
tikboy
to gigi…wala ka siguro alam sa music kaya di mo ma-appreciate ang mga kanta ni regine…saka bakit mo pa pinakikinggan kung ayaw mo di ba? if i know naging idol mo rin si regine..aminin!!!
to charo…kung nagpapapansin lang si regine e bakit pinapansin mo naman?? subaybay mo lahat ng moves nya ah!!cguro idol mo rin sya!!! hehehehe
basta sakin kahit saan network man sya mapunta nakatanim na sa isip ko na sya ay si Regine Velasquez na minsan nagbigay parangal satin bansa at nagpasaya at nagbigay inspirasyon sa atin sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga awit….the end!!
aloha
Ang gulo. Nag goodbye na sya sa 7 tapos bumalik. what does she really want anyway? She probably assumed that she will get the betty role even w/o a contract? Business is business so better out things in writing, gurl. And since 7 has been so good to regine, its ok to go back but i don’t see why she can’t appear in ABSCBN. It shldn’t be a big deal and this goes for all celebrities.
jhecks
nku ingit lng yang gigi n yan wla nman syang boses kc nga mahiarap n yung kapamilya kaya hindi kaya ang talent fee ni asia song bird kuripot kasi si charo santos concio kuno regine is still reign ok
Takeshi
“One can not serve two masters at a time.” so goes the cliché maxim.
Regine, I would stay you remain in GMA7. Trust me. There are far new and young talents in ABS who are comparable or even more comparabale to your talents. You only made the first mark in singing history in the Philippines that’s why young fine talents have a hard time grippling your throne.
Can’t you see it? Even gays are able to copy your singing style!
So, I suggest, in good faith, remain in GMA7 and make that channel big again.
GMA7 and ABS-CBN rock!
Charlie Ladianghibong & Renelyn Tabiliran
well, Thats life of Celebrities,,, I dont like GMa7,,,,Im happy if Regine Velasquez wil TRansfer on ABsCBN …hahhahhhaa,, buhay parang Gulay….
makri
utang na loob.. balibaligtarin man natin lahat no. 1 pa rin ang kapamilya…. tapoz!
chrisv
ok, now…lets focus our attention to that cop who took our money to russia and that darn joc-joc dude..these issues are more important than regine going to bombo radyo or whatever station she wants to go.
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