Diego admits it’s hard to get out of dad Cesar’s shadow
DIEGO Loyzaga feels so fortunate that after he signed up with Viva, they gave him two projects right away. He’s now doing a weekly TV series currently showing on TV5, “Encounter”, with Cristine Reyes and he also stars in a full length film, “Death of a Girlfriend”, directed by well known horror films director, Yam Laranas.
He’s paired with newcomer AJ Raval, the daughter of former action star Jeric Raval. So how is it working with AJ? Who initiated in making the first move on their first shooting day?
“I did,” says Diego. “Kasi pareho kami, first project namin ito sa Viva. Actually, nauna ko itong i-shoot sa ‘Encounter’. Dahil nauna ako kay AJ sa showbiz, I have to make her feel comfortable para maganda rapport namin. We learned we have mutual friends, so doon nagsimula. We talked about them. We also had an intimacy workshop for us to be more relaxed with each other in doing our love scene. Magaan katrabaho si AJ and she didn’t make it difficult for me to do our demanding scenes together.”
Direk Yam Laranas says the film is a different kind of love story as it involves the mystery as to who killed his girlfriend. How is it shooting the film?
“I love it, kasi it’s not your usual teleserye type or teeny bopper love story, so it offers a different challenge from the actors. Mas ginaganahan kang magtrabaho kasi naiiba nga ang ganitong kind of movie.”
He turns 26 on May 21. How would he describe himself now compared to when he started in showbiz as a teenager almost 10 years ago?
“Definitely, mas seryoso ako sa work ko ngayon. Mas focused. Kahit may pandemic, 2021 has been good to me and I want to thank Viva for trusting me and giving me another chance. Also God for His blessings, good projects to help get me back on the ball.”
What is his birthday wish? “Una sa lahat, matapos na sana itong covid kasi ang dami nang nahihirapan, even worst, namamatay na tao. Ang hirap, the entire world is affected. Hindi tayo makapagtrabaho nang maayos. So sana matapos na. ‘Yun ngang ‘Encounter’, pause muna kami ng taping dahil sa bagong quarantine. We don’t know yet as to when we will resume our taping.”
Is he happy now? “Yes, God gave me a second wind. It’s a comeback and so far, it’s going well. Sana, magtuloy-tuloy lang. Pati sa lovelife ko, I’m happy now.”
So would he say his current girlfriend, Barbie Imperial, is the right one for him? “Yes, I can say it, siya na nga.”
Wouldn’t she get jealous that he did sexy scenes with AJ in “Death of a Girlfriend”? “No, hindi naman nagseselos si Barbie kasi alam naman niyang trabaho lang ito. She is also an actress so naiintindihan niyang part ng work namin ito.”
Looks like they are very serious in their relationship.
“Ganu’n naman dapat, di ba? Bata pa si Barbie, pero mature na thinking niya. Ganu’n naman kasi talaga when you’re in a relationship with somebody, sayang naman kung you’re in a relationship with somebody tapos parang naglalaro lang kayo.”
What does his dad, Cesar Montano, say about his acting? “We haven’t talked lately, so di namin napag-uusapan.”
Cesar is a big star in local cinema. What does he do to step out of his dad’s shadow? “Kahit ano naman ang gawin ko, hindi ako basta makakawala. I cannot step out of my dad’s shadow kasi si ‘Jose Rizal’ yan. He did great films like ‘Muro Ami’ and ‘Bagong Buwan’. He’s a legend. So I will never really make an effort to try stepping out of his shadow. I will just do my own thing and hope that the public will recognize me on my own merits.”
Jennica confirms breakup with Alwyn
JENNICA Garcia has confirmed in an open letter addressed to their two daughters the rumor that she and husband of 7 years, Alwyn Uytingco, have called it quits: “Athena and Severina, know that Nanay has no regrets. Yes, I get scared when I think about the coming months and years because this is not how I planned the two of you to grow up.
“But despite the heartache I am going through, I am able to keep the joy in my heart and will continue to praise God with every cry because even if my plans have failed, I know that our loving Father’s plan for us is always good.
“His decision to allow this to happen in our life is not to destroy us. Never to destroy us, mga anak. Instead of sadness, lets rejoice because God is close to the brokenhearted.
“Jesus, My Lord, I look forward to the day when you will reveal to me the answers to all my why’s. I will patiently wait and in doing so, I will praise your name, JESUS CHRIST, my Redeemer, my Savior!”
Her fans feel sad for her since, before their separation, they seem to be a perfect couple who posts nothing but happy pictures of their family in social media. The fans want to know what caused the breakup. Someone insinuated it is financial.
When they got married, they prioritized their love life and their careers both took a nosedive. Someone even added: “Love is not enough when you’re faced with serious economic problems.” To which someone quipped: “Mayaman naman ang nanay ni Jennica na si Jean Garcia, di sana humingi na lang sila ng tulong doon.”
Jennica used to be a talent of Manny Valera whose two other talents just gave birth recently: Janella Salvador and Sophie Albert.
TV5 gives total viewing package through Todomax
TV5 is unstoppable in delivering topnotch entertainment with a revitalized program lineup beginning that boosts the network’s total package of news, entertainment, service, and variety shows, through the banner TV5 TODOMAX.
TODOMAX PRIMETIME SINGKO happens weeknights, 5:30PM to 10:00PM, with the earliest primetime news and information source, Frontline Pilipinas, followed by TV5’s newest shows: the country’s original karaoke show, Sing-Galing and the dramedy, Niña Niño starring Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. playing two siblings facing poverty, hopelessness and miracles in life.
Viewers can then follow the toprating life and adventures of Coco Martin as Cardo Dalisay in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. This will be followed by Huwag Kang Mangamba, Walang Hanggang Paalam, and Count Your Lucky Stars. The binge watching continues until midnight, with Filipino-dubbed foreign series Beauty Inside, Betty in New York, and Tierra de Reyes.
Fun and learning for the kids flourish through TODOMAX KIDS, airing from 6:00AM to 10:30AM, which showcases a children’s programming block of exciting animated and live-action shows like Ben 10, Codename: Kids Next Door, Adventure Time, and Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Batibot, and Istorifik Pidol’s Kwentong Fantastik, of Comedy King Dolphy.
TODOMAX SERBISYO through Raffy Tulfo’s Idol in Action offers a venue for aggrieved parties to resolve their personal issues in the best and quickest way possible. Audiences get a chance to experience TODOMAX PANALO from 12 noon to 5:30PM, through a treasure trove of prizes given out by Billy Crawford, famously known as ‘Daddy Bills’, and the rest of the Lunch Out Loud crew. Mexican soap opera, Maria Mercedes, made iconic by Mexican superstar Thalia, and Thai telenovela The Loyal Wife up the ante for a kilig afternoon drama. Cine Cinco caps off the exciting block with highly entertaining free movies for all audiences.
TV5’s amazing lineup in TODOMAX WEEKEND starts on Saturday, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM, with the game shows The Wall Philippines and 1,000 Heartbeats-Pintig Pinoy, hosted by Billy Crawford and Xian Lim respectively, then the local adaptation of the international top-rated show Encounter, starring Cristine Reyes and Diego Loyzaga. Reality show Born to Be a Star is for viewers keen on following the lives of hopeful dreamers looking to be the next big thing on stage. Wanted: Ang Serye, a dramatization of the show’s controversial cases.
On Sundays, ASAP NATIN’ TO invites you to party, sing, and dance at home with their all-star cast, followed by film classics with Fernando Poe Jr. on FPJ: Da King. John Estrada and Ellen Adarna then star in the lighthearted family comedy, John En Ellen, a hilarious sitcom for a good laugh or two. Gen Z, a coming-of-age series, focuses on today’s youth, their relationships and aspirations in life.
For thriller fans, Kagat ng Dilim features horror stories to scare you. Lastly, the upcoming Pop Pinoy, the biggest boy band search of its kind, hopes to find the new pop idols that will captivate and win the fans’ hearts. With all these shows and more, TV5 remains consistent in their promise to churn out new and exciting content putting utmost importance to the Filipino audience’s welfare, to keep them entertained with old and new favorites. TV5 is off to a strong head start in 2021 with only better things to come in the next few months. To know the latest updates, stay tuned to the Kapatid Network with TV5 TODOMAX.
