Mark Escueta and Jolina Magdangal engaged! (video of the announcement)

Rivermaya drummer Mark Escueta and singer-actress Jolina Magdangal are now engaged!

The wedding engagament was officially announced by Mark Escueta and Jolina Magdangal themselves last Sunday, June 5, 2011, on GMA 7's Party Pilipinas while Jolina was celebrating her 21st showbiz anniversary in the show.

Jolina performed first the Beatles song "With A Little Help From My Friends" along with Jaya, Kyla and Rachelle Ann Go then she was joined on stage by her closest friends Jan Marini Alano and Roselle Nava.

Ogie Alcasid and Janno Gibbs later joined them singing Rivermaya's "You'll Be Safe Here" and Mark Escueta made a grand entrance with a bouquet of flowers for his future wife.

Watch a video of the engagement announcement of Mark Escueta and Jolina Magdangal on Party Pilipinas:

Jolina is 32 years old while Mark is 35 years old.

On Ricky Lo's FUNFARE article last Sunday, the "pamamanhikan" was held last May 12 and Mark's romantic wedding proposal to Jolina happened on May 20 at a park in Tahanan Village, Parañaque City.

They're boyfriend-girlfriend for 2 years.


Photo courtesy of Mark Escueta / Video courtesy of GMA 7/ Uploaded on Youtube by RJtexasUSA

Regine Velasquez pregnant, cancels live chat on April 6

Regine Velasquez has cancelled her scheduled live chat on GMA Network's igma.tv/livechat website.

The cancellation was made just this afternoon thru Igma Kapuso Facebook Page and it said, "ANNOUNCEMENT: Paumanhin po mga Kapuso, ngunit CANCELLED na po ang iGMA Live Chat with Regine Velasquez. Hindi po makakarating si Regine due to health reasons. Salamat po sa pag-unawa at abangan ninyo ang aming next live chat."

Regine's live chat was supposed to happen tomorrow, April 6, 2011, at 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

That's somehow a confirmation that Regine is indeed pregnant.

Though Jun Lalin already confirmed last Sunday on TV5's Paparazzi that Regine Velasquez is 5 weeks pregnant, Regine and husband Ogie Alcasid haven't confirmed anything yet.

The couple will spearhead a Celebrity Ukay-Ukay this coming April 15-17, 2011 for the benefit of the GMA Kapuso Foundation and we'll have to see if Regine will be able to attend the event or Ogie might just go solo.

Regine Velasquez is 5 weeks pregnant

Regine Velasquez is pregnant, as confirmed earlier by entertainment columnist Jun Lalin on TV5's showbiz-oriented program Paparazzi.

It was indeed the most explosive revelation on today's 1st Anniversary episode of Paparazzi.

The major "pasabog" was part of Paparazi's new segment "Paparasabog", a replacement of the show's "Hulaan" segment.

And according to Lalin, Regine Velasquez is now 5 weeks pregnant, confirming the pregnancy rumors which broke out just recently after Regine was reportedly seen visiting a doctor for check-up.

Paparazzi host Ruffa Gutierrez happily shared the pregnancy news to her Twitter followers:

Regine Velasquez got married to Ogie Alcasid in December 22, 2010.

While it will be Regine's first baby, it will be Ogie's 3rd. He has 2 daughters with Aussie ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren.

It's an early birthday gift for Regine who turns 41 this coming April 22.

She will soon join the list of local and Hollywood celebs who gave birth at the age of 40 and above. Among them are Dawn Zulueta (40), Vilma Santos (at 42), Nicole Kidman (at 40), Brooke Shields (at 40), Helen Hunt (at 40), Madonna (at 41), Julianne Moore (at 41), Halle Berry (at 41), Salma Hayek (at 41), Celine Dion (at 42) and Susan Sarandon (twice, at age 42 and at 45).

Mariah Carey (41) and Jennifer Connelly (40) meanwhile are also expecting babies this year.

Congrats Ogie and Regine!!!!

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2: Marcelito Pomoy, who sings like Regine Velasquez, is an early favorite

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 contestant Marcelito Pomoy from Imus, Cavite, has become an instant favorite by the viewers of the said reality talent search after his audition was shown last night, March 5, 2011.

During the audition, Marcelito Pomoy sang Regine Velasquez's 'Narito Ako' to the surprise of the judges and the audience 'coz he sounds very much like Regine.

Yeah, and he is not an 'Anton Diva' 'coz when judge Kris Aquino asked, "Lalake ka talaga?" Marcelito said "yes".

He was also asked to sing more. He sang another Regine hit 'Sana Maulit Muli' and the song "Hanggang Ngayon", a duet of Ogie Alcasid and Regine.

For 'Hanggang Ngayon', he was able to do "doble-kara", sounding like both Ogie and Regine.

Marcelito's got an incredible talent that even judge Ai-Ai delas Alas commented, "Tapos na ang contest. May winner na."

Watch Marcelito Pomoy's audition video for Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 and be amazed:


Video upload courtesy of pgt2011season2

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Wedding Photos | Regine in red wedding gown

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Wedding took place just this afternoon, December
22, 2010, at the beautiful Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Two big names in showbiz industry, Ogie, 43, and Regine, 40, tied the knot in what has been dubbed by GMA 7 as "Wedding of the Decade".

Regine was so beautiful in her red Monique Lhuillier gown, which costs half a million pesos, and as you can see in the photo above, Regine was wearing a pair of black biker boots underneath.

As reported by GMA 7, President Noynoy Aquino was among the groomsmen along with Dingdong Avanzado, Michael V and Janno Gibbs.

No ABS-CBN execs were spotted at the wedding but GMA 7 bosses were of course there and even TV5 owner Manny Pangilinan, who were among the principal sponsors.

Other principal sponsors included Jose Mari Chan, Vicky Belo, Orly Ilacad, German Moreno, Vic del Rosario, Tony Tuviera and Sharon Cuneta (but didn't make it on the wedding day).

Ogie's ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren was there as a candle bearer along with her new husband Mark Morrow while Ogie's two daughters were maid-of-honor and Bible bearer.

Ogie and Regine both cried when they exchanged their vows and even the guests were in tears as they witnessed that emotional moment.

Ruffa Gutierrez said on Twitter: "Bumabaha ng luha sa wedding nina Ogie and Regine! The wedding vows written themselves. Si Regine kumanta pa. Sarap pala ma-inlove!"

Watch a video during the couple's exchange of vows:


Feel the love between Ogie and Regine on these wedding photos:

THE GUESTS

Erik Santos, Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, John Prats, Mark Bautista


John & Christian Bautista


Richard & Ruffa Gutierrez

Also there were Kris Aquino, Lea Salonga, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr, Hayden Kho Jr, Dennis Trillo, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres, Christian Bautista, Gian Magdangal, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Rajo Laurel, Cristalle Belo and many more.

Lea, Sarah, Christian, Rachelle Ann and Gian were among those who performed at the reception.

GMA 7 got the exclusive rights to cover the event. Their coverage will be shown this Sunday evening, December 26, in a special called "A Duet To Forever: The Ogie and Regine Wedding Special".

Video courtesy of addicted2songbird / Photos courtesy of Pilipino Star Ngayon, Rajo Laurel, Cristalle Belo, Nix Alanon, John Prats & Ruffa Gutierrez

23rd Aliw Awards (2010) Winners | Sarah Geronimo is Entertainer of the Year

Sarah Geronimo has scooped the highest honor in the 23rd Aliw Awards held Monday night, October 18, 2010, at the Manila Hotel.

She won her first "Entertainer of the Year" award from Aliw, an award which was alternately won by Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez in the past 4 years.

Sarah also won Best Major Concert (Female) for her Record-Breaker concert.

Other winners last night include Ogie (Best Major Concert - Male) and La Diva, whose self-titled concert won 3 awards: Best Performance in a Concert - Group, Best Concert Stage Director and Best Musical Director.

Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Winner Jovit Baldivino was honored as Best New Artist. It's an amazing feat for Jovit because he's only on his 4th month in the industry. What a great birthday gift for Jovit, who turned 17 just last Saturday.

New daddy Ryan Agoncillo, who won Best Male Emcee for 3 consecutive years (2007-2009), has been given the Hall Of Fame Award.

Here's the full list of winners in the 23rd Aliw Awards (2010):


Entertainer of the Year - Sarah Geronimo

Best Major Concert (Male) - Ogie Alcasid, Ogie Live with the Idols

Best Major Concert (Female) - Sarah Geronimo, Record-Breaker

Best Collaboration in a Major Concert - Gary Valenciano and Martin Nieverra, As 1

Best Performance in a Concert (Male) - Richard Poon

Best Performance in a Concert (Female) - Olivia

Best Performance in a Concert (Group) - La Diva

Best Collaboration in a Concert - Jose Mari Chan and Claire dela Fuente, Simply Unforgettable

Best Child Performer - Micah Roi Torre

Best New Artist - Jovit Baldivino

Best New Artist (Group) - Juan Pablo Dream

Best Choral Group - UP Singing Ambassadors

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges & Bars (Male) - RJ Jacinto

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges & Bars (Female) - Christine Love

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges & Bars (Group) - Route 70

Best Concert Stage Director - Louie Ignacio, La Diva

Best Musical Director (Concert) - Danny Tan, La Diva

Best Emcee (Male) - Boy Abunda

Best Emcee (Female) - Miriam Quiambao

Best Stand-Up Comedian (Male) - Jon Santos

Best Stand-Up Comedian (Female) - Beverly Salviejo

Best Non-Musical Production - Madonna Brava ng Mindanao (Tanghalang Pilipino)

Best Musical Production - Baler Sa Puso Ko (Angara Foundation)

Best Actor (Non-Musical) - Bembol Roco, Balun-Balunan, Bingi-Bingihan

Best Actor (Musical) - Robert Seña, Si Juan Tamad, ang Diablo at ang Limang Milyong Boto

Best Actress (Non-Musical) - Ana Abad Santos, Mary Stuart

Best Actress (Musical) - Liezl Batucan, Baler Sa Puso Ko

Best Stage Director (Non-Musical) - Lutgardo Labad, Ang Post Office

Best Stage Director (Musical) - Vince Tañada, Enzo Santo

Best Classical Performer (Male) - Arthur Espiritu

Best Classical Performer (Female) - Camille Lopez-Molina

Best Dance Company (Classical / Folk) - Halili Dance Company

Best Dance Company (Contemporary / Modern) - Bungkos Palay

Best Cultural Group - QC Performing Arts Guild

Best Instrumentalist - Nonoy Libanan (Guitar)

HALL OF FAME
Best Male Emcee - Ryan Agoncillo
Best Group Performers in Hotels, Music Lounges & Bars - Retrospect

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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