Nikki Bagaporo is all grown up, has a new song and apparently has a “Ka-M.U.” thing going on.

At least that’s how it sounds on her Viva Records debut single titled M.U.

The Backdoor Artist-managed talent and actress of Goin’ Bulilit fame is now concentrating her energies on singing and in writing songs.

Nikki herself lays down what the song is about: “M.U. is a type of relationship where both parties have a mutual understanding where each one stands,” said Nikki.

She added, “They have a liking for each other mutually. However, it is void of any label because of commitment issues.”

But on Nikki’s acoustic-flavored new song, M.U. apparently is more akin to a “malabong usapan,” just like how she puts in on this catchy, midtempo tune.

Nikki, now 24 years old, also shared that she has been in such a relationship.

“Yes, I have experienced it. Back in high school when I wasn’t allowed to have a boyfriend, since I was too young to have one. All I ever had was an M.U. type of relationship.”

Nikki might sound somewhat disappointed and a-wanting when she said that, but she has so many things going on, that a relationship, even if it’s an unlabeled one, is the least of her worries.

After Goin’ Bulilit, Nikki focused on her studies while still managing to maintain a career.

She slowly but surely learned the craft of acting. And she even took on a course that is related.

Nikki is currently studying Multimedia Arts.

While she’s on it, she wants to make a mark as a recording artist. And she’s off to a good start with a catchy pop song.

“I want to be a recording artist and a performer because it’s always been my dream since I was a kid.”

Then until now, Nikki is into entertaining people. “I want to show my craft and skills, not only in singing but also in writing lyrics and creating music as well. Music has always been my passion and so far, that’s where I plan on focusing now,” she added.

Hopefully, with M.U., Nikki can help illuminate her generation navigate the tricky waters of relationships, especially those laboring under a mutual understanding status.

If she helps clear that up for someone, and entertain at the same time, then Nikki’s done her job for this song.

But ultimately, what she really wants for the long haul, is this: “I want to inspire people and to create music and art as much as I possibly can, because I don’t’ want to grow old having regrets, and to look back and say that I didn’t do the things I love while I was still young and was able to do so.”

Rita, emosyonal sa 11th Int’l Film Festival Manhattan best actress nomination

Emosyonal ang Kapuso actress na si Rita Daniela nang malaman na kabilang siya sa mga nominado bilang best actress sa 11th International Film Festival Manhattan para sa kanyang pagganap sa pelikulang In The Name of the Mother.

Sa panayam ni Rita kamakailan sa 24 Oras, inihayag niya ang nararamdamang saya at pasasalamat.

The fact na napansin ako, na-appreciate nila ‘yung trabaho ko doon sa pelikula na ‘yun, nakakakilig. Kaya ako naiyak kasi parang nakakakilig na nakaka-excite na nakakatuwa,” aniya.

Dagdag pa ni Rita, karangalang maituturing ang tiwalang ibinigay sa kanya para sa role sa nasabing pelikula na idinirek ni Joel Lamangan.

“First ko narinig sa kanya na ‘Congratulations! You did great in this movie,’ sabi niya, ‘Congratulations in advance. Thank you for giving a good work.’ ‘Yun ‘yung naalala ko kaya naiyak na lang ako nung nakita ko ‘yung nomination kasi sabi ko, ‘Ah, okay. Mukhang totoo nga ‘yung sinabi ni Direk Joel.’”

Bukod kay Rita, nominado rin sa parehong category ang beteranang aktres na si Snooky Serna na kasama niya sa pelikula.

Samantala, malapit na muling mapanood sa telebisyon si Rita kasama ang ka-loveteam na si Ken Chan sa upcoming GMA Afternoon Prime series na Ang Dalawang Ikaw.