THEY’RE considered superstars-in-waiting—showbiz personalities who have achieved milestones in their respective careers this past year and are expected to reach greater heights in the coming year.
Here are 12 promising stars whom we expect to shine brightest in 2009 and land major roles, juicy entertainment projects, public accolade and industry approbation in the coming months.
1. Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica, 18, rose to prominence as the first “Ultimate Hunk” of the reality-based talent search “StarStruck” in 2006. He continued to draw attention with appearances in the teen drama “Boys Nxt Door” and regular performances in the Sunday noontime show “SOP.” His first major television role came in 2007 when GMA-7 tapped him to play the “Red Zaido” and Cervano, one of the three lead characters in the primetime fantasy series “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan” opposite Dennis Trillo and the late Marky Cielo.
His inclusion in the top rating “Dyesebel” further exposed him to a broader audience. Aljur also had roles in successful box office hits “I.T.A.L.Y.” and “Loving You.”
Presently, he is part of the ensemble cast of the top rating fantasy series “Luna Mystika” as the tikbalang Libado.
Though Aljur is currently cast in mere supporting roles, a major lead role in a movie or television show could most certainly come next year.
2. Jon Avila
Who’s that guy on the billboard? Female motorists can’t help but notice his eye-catching, libido-pushing images along the Metro’s major thoroughfares. But this attention getter did not stop there. Like Sam Milby before him, this professional model made the big plunge into show business when he made the cut as a housemate in “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2.”
The Irish Filipino Jon Avila, 21, who was born and raised in the United Kingdom, is now a household name. Dubbed the “English Outcast,” Jon was unceremoniously evicted from the reality-based TV show because of a controversy, but that did not discourage him from pursuing an acting career.
ABS-CBN picked Jon to play a fumbling superhero in the Mars Ravelo classic “Kapitan Boom” in the network’s “Komiks” anthology this year. The show generated a big following in its Saturday airing, as viewers started getting enamored with Jon’s boyish charms. He did not disappoint them. Apart from television appearances in “ASAP 08” as part of the Cover Boys and the dance program “Shall We Dance” on TV5, this young talent is embarking on a movie career, starting with the indie film “Nars” and the Star Cinema movie “When Love Begins.” Jon is filming his first major role opposite Rufa Mae Quinto in “Civil Status: Single,” a comedy scheduled for an early 2009 release.
3. Valerie Concepcion
Call it a blessing in disguise, but Valerie Concepcion’s abrupt exit from showbiz in 2004 due to her pregnancy worked wonders for her. It showed that life’s challenges can make one stronger, wiser, and in Valerie’s case, a topnotch actress-TV host.
When Valerie transferred to ABS-CBN after a respectable career in GMA-7 (which started with the 2002 youth-oriented series “Click” and ended with the 2007 fantasy series “Fantastic Man”), the spotlight focused on another aspect of her talent: TV hosting. Valerie received the 2008 PMPC Star Award for Best Female Variety Show Host for her efforts in the noontime show “Wowowee.”
That continuing stint provided her the needed exposure for subsequent projects, including product endorsements and guestings in the network’s youth oriented shows and drama anthologies. Valerie is now a regular in ABS-CBN’s “Banana Split,” further showcasing her acting talent, particularly in comedy.
Valerie has also crossed over to the movies with a role that departs from her usual girl-next-door portrayals. She stars in Octo Arts Films’ sex comedy “One Night Only,” opposite Diana Zubiri, Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado and Alessandra de Rossi.
Next year is expected to be a banner one for Valerie, who will play the role Mexican singer-actress Thalia made popular in the 1990s—Maria Mercedes, set to become an ABS-CBN primetime offering.
4. Jake Cuenca
Considered one of the top hunks of ABS-CBN, Jake Cuenca, 21, was actually a former Kapuso and graduate of GMA-7’s teen drama “Click” in 2003. Jake indeed made such a big impact in his “Click” stint that GMA-7 herded him into their major television offerings. He landed plum roles in “Hanggang Kailan,” “Forever In My Heart,” “Encantadia,” and the Angel Locsin-starrer “Majika.”
Jake’s 2006 transfer to the Kapamilya network proved to be a good decision. Not only did he bag juicy TV roles, he also got a sizeable movie deal with Star Cinema for several projects. From late 2006 to 2007, Jake appeared in 14 ABS-CBN shows, from the fantasy series “Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkanto” to the superhero classic “Mars Ravelo’s Lastikman.”
Jake grabbed his biggest role in the remake earlier this year of the Bernard Bonnin 1960s starrer “Palos,” in which he shared lead credits with Cesar Montano.
But the guy got more attention on the sidelines when he made tabloid headlines bannering his romance and eventual breakup with fellow ABS-CBN star Roxanne Guinoo. He also courted controversy when he got linked to another Kapamilya star, Bea Alonzo, which triggered Roxanne’s reported confrontation with Bea during a show abroad.
Amid all the talk, Jake is making heads turn as part of the ASAP Cover Boys, a group in the tradition of the Hunks that propelled the careers of Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Bernard Palanca and Carlos Agassi. This is definitely a sign of more good things to come for this good-looking and sexy actor.
5. Will Devaughn
Will Devaughn, 25, captured the limelight immediately after landing fourth place in the “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2” reality TV show. His stunning Filipino-African-American-German looks made him a natural choice for many product endorsements.
Will’s “Pinoy Big Brother” victory endeared him to a growing number of fans and led to appearances in ABS-CBN dramas such as “Love Spell” with fellow PBB alumna and Second Big Placer Rizza Santos, and “Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko.”
Will is also be part of the ensemble cast of the back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Desperadas.”
2009 is definitely expected to be Will’s banner year with his involvement in two huge ABS-CBN projects—two comeback shows for two of the country’s most acclaimed and revered actors.
Will is included in Judy Ann Santos’ upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, “Humingi Ako Sa Langit” and is part of Comedy King Dolphy’s most-awaited first teleserye, “Utoy.” This could be his biggest break yet.
6. Robi Domingo
Ateneo student Robi Domingo, 18, made his mark as the Second Big Winner of the “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus” series this year.
Since his big finish in ABS-CBN’s talent launchpad that started the careers of Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu, Robi has been aspiring to make it big in the biz without abandoning his studies. He had appeared in a number of ABS-CBN youth-oriented shows, including “Your Song” and “Love Spell,” but the acting bug has yet to bite, it seems.
Joining the video jock search in ABS-CBN’s music channel Myx proved to be his biggest breakthrough this year, which was enough to convince voters in the Philippine Movie Press Club to name him as this year’s Star Awardee for Best New Male TV Personality.
The award will surely open doors for this actor-TV host who has proved himself a role model among young fans. A comparison with Rico Yan further motivated him to pursue the late actor’s accomplishments in the biz.
Continuing his impressive Myx VJ stint, Robi appears headed for still grander things in 2009. A major TV or movie role seems to be within reach.
7. Sheena Halili
When people first saw Sheena Halili, they never thought she would have reached this far in the biz.
An early dropout in the initial 2003 “StarStruck” search, Sheena may have had second thoughts about joining the reality-based talent search. Although she signed a GMA-7 contract right after the show ended as one of the StarStruck Avengers, the group of contestants who failed to reach the competition’s Final Four, Sheena was not able to sustain the popularity she gained from the contest. This led to her exit from the limelight when her contract expired.
But when a casting call came for the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican series “MariMar,” Sheena, now 21, grabbed the opportunity and landed the supporting role of Monica, the sprightly best friend and collaborator of Katrina Halili’s character Angelica. That became her biggest break. As “MariMar” became the most watched television show in the Philippines during its six-month run and made its lead stars Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Katrina the biggest names in showbiz, Sheena was also rewarded with a revitalized acting career.
After “MariMar,” Sheena’s bubbly nature again filled the airwaves as one of the main antagonists in the Regine Velasquez-starrer “Ako si Kim Samsoon.” She is also cast in the successful worldwide telenovela franchise “La Lola,” and appears as one of the on location hosts of the Manny Pacquiao show “Pinoy Records.”
2009 will be no different from Sheena’s successful 2008 run as GMA-7 continues to line up projects for this young actress, who is enjoying her second wind.
8. Karylle
Who would have expected that a controversial break-up with her boyfriend of three years would eventually lead to this singer’s radical bid for showbiz superstardom? Now 27, Karylle is enjoying her time as a new talent of ABS-CBN and artist of EMI Music after months of despair and personal anguish.
Not to simplify what she went through, but Karylle emerged a winner from it all. The controversy and the media circus that played on her personal life indeed made her stronger and more driven as an artist and person. Karylle has opted for a clean slate since her split from Dingdong—a new management outfit, record label, film studio and television network. Who knows? A shift in image as well, as showbiz talks speculate on a possible cover for a popular men’s magazine.
Karylle is appearing in “ASAP ’08” after several years of performing in rival “SOP.” Her newly signed ABS-CBN contract shows that she is set to appear in several Kapamilya shows and Star Cinema films.
A banner year in 2009? That seems to be an understatement, what with several potential top raters lined up for Karylle. Reports have it that this singer is being cast in three major ABS-CBN projects, including a remake of the Susan Roces film “Maruja,” and two hit Koreanovela adaptations, “Lovers in Paris” and “Princess Hours.”
9. Lovi Poe
Her famous family name may have helped a bit, but definitely, Lovi Poe, 19, is a class on her own.
Lovi’s string of successes on television didn’t come overnight. Initially billed as a singer, Lovi proved that striking good looks are always an asset that television show producers can’t just ignore. As a 17-year-old Colegio de San Agustin junior, this young star started her showbiz career opposite GMA-7’s returning male lead Cogie Domingo in the 2006 “Love to Love: Jazz Got Lucky.”
After her initial stint, Lovi embarked on the turning point in her showbiz career, portraying Kristal in the highest rating TV show in 2007, “Bakekang.” As televiewers adored her pretty face and enthralling voice, Regal Films also took notice of her talent, casting her in 2007’s “Shake Rattle and Roll 9,” a performance that earned her a Star Award for Best New Movie Actress from the Philippine Movie Press Club.
She also became a hot subject on showbiz talk shows after Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s son Jolo openly admitted that he was courting her. Though both deny any serious involvement, partly because of an alleged rift between Jolo and Lovi’s mom Rowena Moran, the young stars used the hype to the hilt with their appearance as a couple in the sine-novela “Kaputol ng Isang Awit” with Glaiza de Castro and the late Marky Cielo.
Lovi also juggles her acting career with her recording duties under Sony BMG, which released her second album, “Bloom” this year, a follow-up of her “Best of My Heart” CD that turned gold in 2006. She also held her first major concert, “Bloom,” at the Music Museum last October.
Lovi is currently involved with the GMA-7 adaptation of Latin American telenovela craze “La Lola.” With all these projects under her belt, Lovi seems all set for a more fruitful year ahead.
10. Cristine Reyes
Like her sister Ara Mina who accomplished a lot in the last decade, Cristine Reyes, 19, is fast becoming tinseltown’s next vixen.
Not only is this “StarStruck” alumna poised to achieve stellar status with her new, daring persona, she’ll do anything to achieve it, even leave the network that discovered and nurtured her career from Day One.
But Cristine has no regrets. She considers ABS-CBN more than accommodating for giving her a plum role in the Jericho Rosales-Carmen Soo drama “Kahit Isang Saglit,” a portrayal that even impressed multi-awarded actor Christopher de Leon. The network then cast her in the role of her dreams—in “Eva Fonda, 16” a sexy role popularized by Alma Moreno.
Though controversial, as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board had reprimanded ABS-CBN for some scenes, the series is bound to get televiewers to notice Cristine’s acting talent and spellbinding appeal.
Indeed, 2009 will prove to be another big year for Cristine as she makes TV screens sizzle with an adaptation of Vilma Santos’ 1970s classic “Burlesk Queen.”
11. Rhian Ramos
The bubbly and perky teen star recently got her biggest break in the popular guy-turned-girl Latin American franchise “La Lola,” currently airing weekdays on primetime TV. Rhian’s breakthrough performance had led to top ratings for the show in its initial weeks.
But Rhian Ramos, 18, did not come from nowhere.
After appearing in TV commercials, Rhian was cast in the top rating 2006 fantasy series “Mars Ravelo’s Captain Barbell,” landing a supporting role to Richard Gutierrez that immediately made an impact on televiewers. Noticing this, the GMA 7 bigwigs included her in another Richard Gutierrez project, “Lupin,” playing the prominent Avril. As her celebrity flourished on and off cam, Rhian became a regular fixture in showbiz talk shows as controversies surfaced on alleged altercations with a fellow actress, some revealing Internet photos and hate blog entries. But these have not dampened Rhian’s young spirit as she became a favorite in most Kapuso shows, including the sine-novela “My Only Love,” “Pinoy Idol Extra,” and “Codename: Asero,” where she made a brief appearance with Richard.
Apart from her television projects, Rhian also appeared in several GMA Films projects, such as “The Promise,” “Ouija,” “I.T.A.L.Y.,” and “My Monster Mom,” as the young Annabelle Rama.
Her “La Lola” success would definitely lead to bigger things. A hardworker, Rhian is dead serious about staying in the industry for a long long time.
12. JC de Vera
JC de Vera, 22, has become the leading male actor of choice in GMA-7 dramas. He is in fact described as the network’s “Drama Prince” after good ratings from his performances in the sine-novelas “Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso,” “Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig,” and “Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita”—opposite his erstwhile screen partner Yasmien Kurdi.
JC is also a 2004 “Click” graduate, who impressed his directors with deep and sensitive acting. He subsequently appeared on top rating GMA 7 shows “Sugo” and “Captain Barbell,” and the “Now and Forever” series where he was paired with the industry’s top actors.
But his recent dedicated anthology “Obra Presents JC De Vera” has proven that he can now be counted among the country’s top young actors.
As the male lead in the Latin American telenovela franchise “La Lola” and with his memorable performances in the movies “My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend,” “My Monster Mom,” “Loving You,” and the Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll X,” and with his upcoming film “Sundo,” one can say for sure that JC has arrived and will continue to make his mark in the industry.
(Published in the 28 Dec 2008 issue of the Sunday Inquirer Magazine)
28 Feedbacks on "12 Stars to Watch in 2009"
pushy
I also see Aljur Abrenica and JC de Vera as one of the promising stars this year. They just don’t have the good looks but also got the talent. I hope they will be handled properly with their management and more shows for them.
jenny
I really admire Karylle Padilla. She reminds me of Gwyneth Paltrow. She’s very classy and sophisticated. I hope she stays that way. I think she’s got real potential to be a good actress like Gwyneth. First of she’s got the connection, all she has to do is take advantage of it and take roles that will exhibit her talent. I hope she doesn’t fall under those romantic comedy tagalog flicks. I’d like to see her in dramatic roles.
Edna Nolan
I’ll put my bet on the following people:
Karylle ,Rhian,Aljur,Robi and JC. They have clean image and have been the subject of hate mongering detractors´.In spite of all the demolition campagain lodged against them, they have maintained their dignity.
Jon Avila’s downfall will be his association with Rufa Mae who has a notorious image
for her alleged sexcapades with married and unmarried men for money or sex.
No one respects an alleged female beater and the story about Cuenca will linger on. Plus, of course, the rumours that he is “for sale” to the highest gay bidder.
Ah, for Valerie Concepcion ,she’ll never be a star because of her unsavoury past. She’ll have plenty of shows ( as long she plays it right with Willie), but she will find it difficult to be respected. Christine Reyes will shine but as a bomba queen .As for Will Devaughn, he doesn’t have the looks to become a big star. He’ll be a comedian and a probably in the mode of male hunk actors good for shagging women like Christine Reyes.
Julia
Judging by the public reaction to the brouhahas of Filipino entertainers, the public support is for actors and actresses who conduct themselves with dignity and humility. Stars to watch are: Karylle, Rhian, JC, Robin and Aljur.
They should not allow their stations to
force them to go bold or to use them for cheap gimmicks. We need wholesome images of young stars who are dutiful children, good moral values , respectual, intelligent, respectful, honest, humble and with commitment to education.
Thumbs down to Kristine Reyes ( scandal princess ) Jake Cuenca ( female beater) Lovi Poe ( disobedient daughter because of association with J.Revilla)and Valerie Concepcion (unwed mother and W.V. playmate).
viva
WE STILL CHOOSE MR. SAM MILBY…’CUASE WE LOVE HIM…MORE PROJECTS FOR 2009!
Babs
not subscribed to tfc so relying on youtube or pinoychannel on local celeb updates…have to agree with julia, edna & jenny though…just hope these promising thespians can really be worthy of acting nomination locally & abroad!…only real ppl appreciates real talent!
more power to karylle, rhian, jc, aljur & robin! all the best!
Linda
Aljur was the victim of the lying cabal headed by Richard Gutierrez and his sidekick.- the sycophant Bubbles Paraiso. The public could see through the lies of these sychopants.
Christine Reyes- wasn’t she the woman who was openly sexually cavourting with Willie Villarame , while she was having her sexual tryst with Dennis Trillo? This woman gives the image of a dick sucking hussy. Her show has fallen drastically in ratings because the public is tired of this slut parading her body. She has no credibility with her lie and deny affair with Dennis Trillo and for her propensity to be the subject of scandal .
Lovi Poe does not have the “it” factor. Her claim to fame is only her association with Fernando Poe Jr. , who she hardly knows . Besides, by associating with Jolo Revilla, she already gained a bad image.
Everyone knows that Jolo kept keep his dick inside his trousers and the Revilla men even take pride in contributing to the population explotion . The public hates this type of girls who do not listen to the wise advise of their mothers. The public wouldn’t be surprise if she becomes pregnant.
Will Devaugh does not exhibit good values. He seems to have forgotten that in Europe and US, a real man does not flaunt his sexual conquest. This guy must be suffering from an erectile dysfunction or a little dick syndrome because he brags about his sexual conquests (sic)http://chuvachienes.com/category/tag/will-devaughn/
I will give my full vote to Karylle. She has proven herself to be a lady of good breeding. She should be cautious though and not let others edge her to go bold and daring. The more you look at her, the prettier she gets, judging by her appearance in the ASAP “love medley.”
Instead of Kristine Hermosa, ABS should make her the lead star. Kristine Hermosa is now a has been primarily due to her marital status and prima donna behaviour on the set.
Ditto for Rhian Ramos , JC de Vera and Robi Domingo.
As for Jon Avilla, being associated with the sexnotorious Rufa Mae is not a good path to success. As they say, ” no decent guy will fall for a slut.”
A big No for a female beater. A real man does not resort to violence in containing even the rage of a jealous woman. If there is jelousy, there must have been a spark to have ignited it.
Sheena Halili, why her ????
Ace
Amen to Jenny, Edna, Julia and Babs.
Given the proper break and support from ASBS-CBN, the public wants Karylle to make it. The public is keenly watching her career development and is just waiting for the ABS-CBN honchos to give her a good script and a lead role. She has won the respect and admiration of the public in spite of the nasty negative campaigns of MR and her manager ( wasn’t Popoy the same manager who told Carlene Aguillar to disappear in the US and to deny Dennis Trillo is the father of her baby?) . Her face really looked beautiful when she did the medley with Nina and Aida in ASAP. The public loves it when they see how much Zsa Zsa and Karylle love each other on and off stage.
Rhian , JC, Robi and Aljur are also okay. Rhian gets all the help she needs and has weathered all the hate campaign against her.
Ernie
According to the Viva Boss, they cannot assign daring bold roles to Christine Reyes because she will lose her endorsements. The point is- whether she appears bold or not, her image is cheap. She has been involved in so many controversies and scandals.This woman is ma-gimmick,mataray and ma-l. She is the type that men will not marry, but will only have on top of their what-not. Malibog and mabaho ang dating ng babaeng ito.
Karylle and Rhian exude class. The more talented of the two is Karylle. Rhian is the type of Pinoys because she is tisay but Karylle is the girl who has the best chance of making it internationally on stage Type ng foreigners ang beauty ni Karylle- hindi nakakasawa .She just needs to have more confidence in her singing and a better hairstylist. Real Filipina beauty. She should NEVER go bold and Zsa Zsa should not prod her to go sexy.
Valerie- single mother. She is a bad role model as she was having sex at an early age.¨
Lovi Poe- she has a reputation for being stubborn, suwail na anak, at sinungaling. Remember all her stories about her Christmas dates with Ronnie Poe? Look what happened to Heart when she rebelled against her parents-nawalan ng career. Girl, listen to your Mother!
I’m also for Karylle, Rhian, JC , Aljur and Robi.
jane
I dont buy the idea that karylle will make it big in abs cbn. Hanggang support lang din naman siya doon… wala kasi siyang K sa pag arte… malamya ang acting niya eh.
angela
I’ll go for Karylle and Rhian among the ladies . Two types of beauty, but both wholesome and with good breeding. Of the two, mas proven na si K because she showed class and dignity during the time of adversity. Si Rhian, untried pa.
Kaya siguro ang daming may crush kay Kaye and the public in general likes her to succeed. When she was DD’s girlfriend, hindi siya nkipageksena. (parang si Sandy Andolong with Christopher de Leon) and she never bad mouthed her ex and MR.
Robbie, JC and Aljur deserve all the breaks.
GERRY FERNANDEZ
Karylle isn’t bad-looking but she is neither a great beauty…at least not in the mold of a Kristine Hermnosa, Anne Curtis or even Angel Locsin. She also sounds nasal just like her mom. In short, she shouldn’t have made it to the list. To put it bluntly, she looks like a pretty alalay.
dale
Four people that seem to have the “it” factor to stay in showbiz off this list are Jake, Karylle and Rhian and maybe Robi.
Will and Jon could be stuck with limited roles and suffer the way Sam Milby does because of his poor Filipino. Casting them in roles more than what their limited speaking ability affords them will only come off trying (e.g. Milby in Dyosa).
I agree with most of the comments that Reyes just comes off as a hoe no matter how she is packaged. JC and Aljur need serious acting workshops and if I missed anyone that would be because I don;t know them.
Sydney
Karylle will definitely change how break-ups should be treated. For once, a lady like her thought many Filipino artists to move on and be respectful instead of bad mouthing previous partner. Its good for her all the changes has been done and she earned more respect more than others. Because of her maturity and intelligence she gained instant number of fans from all classes of society. Seeing her blooming again nowadays is a sign that she really moved on. Kudos Kay and more blessings to come.
Seems like Cristine won’t follow the exact footsteps of her sister. With her courage and determination she can make it this year.
Rhian’s camp should do something about how press project her persona. She seems to be fine but its the press who will either make or break you. A good PR manager should be in line for her.
Snow
Just a note almost all of them are/were GMA stars. It only means that GMA really has an eye for a rising star…
Anyway, among them, I can only see rhian, jc, aljur & robi succeed.
Snow
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Gigi
Beauty is not the only factor needed to become a big star. Hindi namn great beauty sina Jolina Magdangal, Judy Ann Santos, Nora Aunor (etc.) Ang problema sa mentalidad ng Pilipino, basta maganda puwede ng magartista. There are so many pretty girls- mga ex beauty queens-hindi namam marunong umarte.
If you feel the pulse of the public, makikita mo na nagiiba na ang trend natin. The public is looking for wholesome stars kaya mayroong staying power.
Nabwibwisit na kasi ang publiko sa mga immoralidad ng mga artista. Gusto na rin ng public ng change. Hindi lang sa artista , kundi sa gobyerno natin. Kaya kahit na hindi kagandahan si Karylle kung mestisa features ang pagbabasihan natin) nakuha nya ang respeto ng publiko. Assuming na hindi kagandahan ang boses nya, marami ang naro-root pa rin sa kanya. Marihap makuha ang respeto ng publiko, Pero nakuha ni Karylle .
Bigyan natin sya ng panahaon to prove herself. Mahiyahin at conservatibo ang dalagang yan , kaya maaring it might take a little time for her to gain the confidence she needs. Halos lahat naman ng artista , it took them a long time bago nahasa ang acting skills nila. Give her a break. Tignan nyo nga si Dingdong, hanggang ngayon hindi marunong umarte.
At least, hindi retokado ang mukha nya at katawan.
Si Rhian , okay .In general, lahat sila kailangan ng acting workshop. Hindi lang sila kundi yuong mga established na artista na rin natin. Ang root casue ng problema ay ating maling mentalidad-basta mestisa , puede ng magartista.
Tignan nyo nga sa Holywood, hindi naman mga beauty ang mga artista.
Ang akin lang, ang ating mga artista ay kinokopya ng publiko. Kaya ang gusto natin yoong mga wholesome . Maaring may love scenes man sila, pero hindi puros laplapan for the sake of laplapan.
Let’s support yuong mga good role models para sa ating kababayan.
jamillah
ya, i’ll fo for karylle, jake, cristine & valerie.. but i like karylle d most.. i wish her luck in her career ds yr. i know she will succeed considering how kind hearted she is.. she has a pretty face, good acting & a great singer. for sure she wl be 1 of d big stars for 2009! tnx 2 DD & marian! it was bcoz of u 2 dt opportunities came on kaye.. karylle got ol our admiration..d way she handled her brk-up wd DD. Nice karylle! we luv u!
jasmag
karylle will show this 2009? oh no no thats a big lie..almost all of us here in our place dont like her..she has no xfactor, she has been in the showbiz for many yrs, but her career never been grown up. she just using the name of Marian and Dingdong, if not there names i dont know if her she still has a name..sorry for the comment, but that is the FACT.
dale
I agree that GMA has an eye for talent but they do fail at developing those talents. Most of their supposedly ’sikat’ actors still couldn’t act to save their lives.
Karylle is not pretty as Gerry pointed out. In this business though, good looks is never a guarantee for success, talent still counts. It is the reason why John Lloyd Cruz is one of ABC-CBN’s most bankable leading men despite the fact that most of their male stars look better than him.
Angel Adriano
Yes, Karylle will definitely be one of the stars to watch in 2009.
I totally disagree with Jasmag’s reasoning.
The length of years in showbiz has nothing to do with stardom. Cherry Pie Pichache is one of the best actresses, but she has never been a star. Dingdong Dantes has been in Showbiz for a number of years until he got the big break to star in Miramar.
To become a star involves a number of variables.
Some become stars because of their names .Look at Kris Aquino. She was a pain to watch in the movies and it took years before she could finally act.
Some become overnight stars because they have gay benefactors or a producer/director benefactors. Others becasue they are good in disrobing before the cameras. Fortunately, without acting talents, they vanish just as fast as they rose to stardom.
I do not know Karylle , but I must say she has been very visible on television since she moved to ABS-CBN. If you read the various columns in the local newspapers, her name always pops up in a positive way.
Indeed, she has been in showbiz for the last 4 years, and it is only this year that her name is creating a big buzz. Of course, it was primarily due to the DD’s two timing . This brouhaha made the public notice her .She gained a large base of followers and she earned the respect of the public. Even showbiz folks have kind words for her. My point is this, some come to attention of the public due to some unexpected circumstances.
GMA knew she had potentials after she was seen in a theatre play. Unfortunately , GMA does not know how to exploit the potentials of their artists , but would rather focus on building others who would rake money for them until their popularity wanes (but this is expected because GMA is a profit making company).
Karylle needs more voice training , confidence and right project.exposure, she’ll have greater confidence.
There is a time for everything. 2009 is Karylle’s time. She can choose to climb higher by more training and ABS-CBN can assist by choosing the right materials. Judging by her performance ín West Side Story, she can act. She needs the right script, though.
While her instant popularity has been due to the break-up with DD, the current interest in her is primarily due to the admiration of the public for her positive character traits. It is not because she is riding on DD’s popularity.This is a false dichotomy. Yes, then (2 months ago), but not now.
Regarding Rhian, I belive she’ll be a big star. She has the right handlers and the support of her aunt , who’ll make sure she gets the right break.
JC Vera will also be a major star.
Even though I do not have respect for Jake Cuenca or Christine Reyes, I have to admit that they will be big names in 2009 because the studios will give them prominent roles. Cuenca is reported to have a gay benefactor(s) who will ensure his success. Christine Reyes can sell her sensuality and is able to generate scandals all the time plus she is also reported to have a number of benefactors.
Will they be stars? I guess so- but their staying power will depend ultimately on their talents and favour with the public.
Lilibeth
When describing a pretty girl, most Filipinos wouls say,” puedeng puedeng mag-artista.” The tendency for many producers is to offer a movie role to anybody deemed pretty by Philippine standards. In this regards, pretty is having mestisa features. But if you blacken the faces of these meztisas, they are not a pretty sight to behold. Remove their make-ups and you will not see much difference between the girl next door and the actress.
One of the greatest beauties is Hilda Koronel. What made her stardom endure was not her beauty, but her talent.
If we look at the current crop of actresses , they are all the product of cosmetic surgeries ; in spite of the facial enhancements, they look ordinary when they remove their make-ups. Some of them are also just photogenic or telegenic.
It is not difficult to be a movie star/starlet. There are various ways to achieve stardom. Some are:
- Sleeping with a gay benefactor or a movie producer, director or politician or even an owner of a beauty clinic (JC,HK)
- Sleeping with your co-actors/actresses (RMQ)
- Having a sex video (KH)
- creating a scandal -fighting the ex-girlfriend of your boyfriend (cr)
- Bribery (having paid entertainment writers) and gifts ( GB, DD)
- doing daring bold sex scenes
- winning a national singing contest
- being the daughter or son of a powerful talent manager or movie star (KC and RG)
etc.
But lately, Karylle has unintentionally been the recipient of a new path to stardom: setting a new standard for behaviour. This is laudable.
At the end of the day, stardom can be achieved easily. The real issue is- can these starlets/stars sustain it?
Unfortunately, even beauty and talents are not enough. Hilda Koronel , one of the best actresses and beauties, is hardly seen in cinema.
Perhaps, it is about time that someone starts a real acting school,which will give a real degree. An ethical board should also be established banning entertainment columnists from serving as pr or talent managers since objectivity has been compromised.
One thing I am proud of the Inquirer because none of their entertainment columnists act as pr managers or talent managers compared to other dailies.
irish
karylle is definitely the type of girl that every man looks for. she’s a woman of substance. i hope and pray that she will soon gets what she deserves:)
Rosa L
I go for Karylle. She’s a role model. With so many unwed mothers now, we need role models who are intelligent, who conduct themselves with dignity, who are socially conscious and talented. Karylle has it all. I hope that she will be given good projects that will allow her real talents to surface. Stage is one medium for her. We need to harness real singing talents, not only beautiful faces.
Crystal
We still demand more movies for sam milby for 2009…Ngayon pa na magaling na sya magtagalog, o d ba? WE WANT SAM MILBY!!!
dorren
I admire cristine reyes shes so beautiful she got the multi-talent shes a good actress drama and comedy, dances well and very sexy and flawless.
Mandy
I wish Cristine Reyes goodluck! looking forward for her next major projects..Since i saw her on tv kahit isang saglit i was stun by her beauty and her acting talent if she is only given the proper projects she can be the next desirable young sexy actresses in her generation. For us people who dont know her well dont judge her… all i know she has a goodheart helping the less fortunate people
Doreen
Cristine Reyes is sure to grab the top spot in next year´s phils. sexiest and busiest upcoming actress in the world of show business with her acting potential and beautiful face if the right projects continue. More blesssings to come your way love you cristine.
KZ
zsazsa : wag ng patulan nagbreakdown na nga siya kase flop at laos
karylle : oh my boba naman yang si angel trying hard mang ingles at stupida talaga
zsazsa : kundi kay belo baka d u pwede magartista ank d tulad ni angel nagpokpok muna
sha : mga putang kabayong bastos kayo layas putres
zsazsa : wag patulan anak kase mas maganda sila ng konti sa yo lol
kapamilya : teacher: where is angel locsin? students: ma’am sa may kangkungan po. teacher: kangkungan? students: yes kang2 ng kang2
karylle : mom so cheap kadiri fans ng angel locsim ng mukha maledukado na palamura pa omg
cha : mga puta silang manggagaya na naninira pa kay idol angel
sha : putang kabayo may gumagaya sa ating mga fans ni angel
sarah fan : spell flop. a-n-g-e-l l-o-b-o-g-s-i-n bokya ka day
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