Is there trouble brewing between top stars of the “Kapuso” network? If newspaper and Internet reports are to be believed, there seems to be a turf war going on between two camps of GMA 7 artists–on one side, the camp of Richard Gutierrez, the network’s premiere talent, and on the other, the group of Aljur Abrenica, the station’s rising male star.
The conflict was allegedly rooted on a supposed altercation between the main protagonists at a popular bar in Quezon City last month. In this incident first reported on Philippine Entertainment Portal, Richard approached Aljur and allegedly hit the latter in the head two times. This stunned Aljur, who stood up, faced Richard, and asked him, “What’s your problem?” Richard responded, “You, what’s your problem?” Cooler heads intervened and avoided what could have been a major incident.
Some believe the incident had something to do with both actors’ links to Jewel Mische, another GMA 7 contract artist who was Richard’s co-star in “Kamandag” and Aljur’s batchmate in the reality talent program, “StarStruck.”
In a statement given to PEP, Richard flatly denied hitting Aljur, but confirmed he “politely” asked the latter to leave the table they were occupying because he was “uninvited.” He also denied that Jewel was the cause of the altercation. The report said the entire second floor of the bar had been occupied by Richard and his circle of friends.
Part of the statement read: “Time management is what stars whose schedules are busy need to master, for it is during these moments of privacy that a star can unwind, relax, and de-stress.
“Unfortunately, however, a star like Mr. Aljur Abrenica, an acquaintance, does not seem to understand that stars need space too, and barging in on our table unexpectedly, sitting down uninvited, and partaking of the drinks freely, does not speak well of a person’s social graces…”
Aljur, for his part, broke his silence in the recent launch of “Luna Mystica,” which stars Richard’s “Codename: Asero” co-star Heart Evangelista. In the press conference, Aljur said there was “no truth” to Richard’s version of the incident. While he confirmed a part of Richard’s statement that said that the altercation did not have anything to do with Jewel, Aljur revealed that he and Richard “were not okay” without giving more details.
For now, it was apparent that GMA Artist Center, the talent management arm of GMA 7, had been taking a lot of effort to appease both camps and refusing to make statements on the incident. But by the looks of it, lines have been drawn and the war may be far from over.
11 Feedbacks on "Tempest in ‘Kapuso’ land?"
cathy
Between the two, Richard & Aljur, I think Aljur is saying the truth.
Richard has been written many times of fights he was involved. I do not think this one is not different from the past.
Maybe Richard is becoming to be insecure person and becoming hot-headed. It started with the Bench fashion show wherein Dingdong was more applauded and also the show with the new GMA bldg where he walked out just because somebody blocked his spiel! Can’t he do his own spiel for just a second!
He is just a plain good looking guy but no brains, sad to say. He cannot even act! gosh.
Goldenboy
i too agree with cathy. i also think, that there’s a lot of polluted air inside Richards thick skull . . . . feeling important, tapan-tapangan…. Hehehe!
leela
madami nang gulo na nadamay yang si richard gutierrez. and i think fame is getting on in his head.
Bing
Sana pag-usapan nalang nila richard at aljur para hindi na lalaki ang gulo,, pareho pa naman silang kapuso,,siguro init ng ulo lang yon so pwede namang palamigin. Sana magkasundo na sila kasi pangit namang tingnan na nasa isang tahanan lang sila tapos nag-paplastikan.
Kenzo
The problem with this Gutierrez guy is humility. He didnt have to go through the hardships that most of his colleagues go through. His name put him there.
Come to think of it, all of his siblings are the same. No talent just names.
The funny thing is he knows it. Thus the insecurity.
Oh well, on to the real world problems.
Marilet
Yes I agree with Cathy
While Aljur is extremely down-to-earth, unassuming, and therefore humble, it seems that stardom has gotten into the head of Richard. Super yabang and askad siya, I swear.
Rey
Yes. Richard Gutierrez cannot act. I never saw his tears roll down his face when he acts for a crying scene.
jay
what can you expect from a person who refers to himself as a “star” instead of an “actor”. come to think of it, he can’t really act so he’s just a falling star.
kulas
what do you expect? eh alam naman ng lahat na kung ano ang puno, ay sya ring bunga! maging anak ka ba naman ni annabelle rama eh, isang butangera! naturalmente, mapupuno ng hangin ang ulo ni richard kasi kinukunsinti. ang masama pa nyan, yun kasi ang pilit na isinasaksak sa utak nya ng nanay nya! lahat pwede idaan sa kaangasan… hindi ka na nga magaling, maangas ka pa… talagang lalabas ang kabulukan ng isang tao pag ganon.
trixie
tsk tsk, Yeah the guy is getting insecure.
Aljur’s version is more believable. Richard has been involved in fights before.. so it’s not surprising.
Ang yabang ni Richard noh…
Mocha
I have the ability to tell the character of a person if I just looked at him eventhough I don’t know him.Aljur,is a very down to earth person,friendly,matured and gentlemen.Richard in fairness is gentlemen,generous but arrogant.There is really a point in guys life that they are not aware of their “KAYABANGAN”.Richard hope I made you aware.
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