NEW action star Ruru Madrid admits that he has experienced more downs than ups in his decade long career in showbiz. Inamin niyang lumaki ang kanyang ulo nang unang makatikim ng kaunting tagumpay. It was overwhelming for him. Due to unprofessionalism, he almost lost interest in pursuing his acting career.

His home network, GMA7, has seen the change and rewarded the hunky actor with a title role in the new hit series, “Lolong” which is about a strange friendship between a man and a giant crocodile. Female fans swoon over the well-chiseled body of Ruru which matches his handsomeness.

Shaira Diaz and Arra San Agustin play his leading ladies in the show. Perhaps, GMA is playing it by ear as to who between the two beautiful leading ladies will have a great chemistry with Ruru as the show goes on.

‘Maid’ creating so much buzz even before it is seen

NEVER confuse Viva Films’ ‘Maid in Malacañang” with the foreign movie ‘Maid in Manhattan” which starred Jennifer Lopez. In fact, it uncovers truths that need to be told as it is a peek of the last 72 hours of the Marcoses before fleeing to Hawaii during the so-called 1986 People Power Revolution.

Get ready for 2022’s most intriguing film that will surely pique everyone’s curiosity, as it is now on social media. Hindi pa nga tapos ang pelikula, hinuhusgahan na. Ang dami nang pinag-uusapan, at naba-bash. Kasama na rito ang gumaganap na Irene Marcos na si Ella Cruz. Pinagpistahan na ng mga mahilig pumatol sa kaliit-liitang salita, basta history ang pinag-uusapan. We are sure naman na may mga hindi accurate na nakatala sa ilan sa ating history books, or journals, na base lamang sa hearsays o tsismis. Let’s face it.

The film will show us the lighter and more carefree side of the First Family, that until now has never been shared with anyone. It will also introduce characters and storylines that make the First Family more relatable and looking normal like other Filipino households with close family ties. It is the quintessential Filipino family sticking together braving all odds.

Written and directed by one of today’s youngest talent in the industry, Darryl Yap, “Maid In Malacañang” has been trending even before being officially greenlit for production, receiving floodgates of curiosity and responses on social media after the young director shared the idea during the heat of the 2022 national elections.

The film stars two of the country’s most awarded and talented actors, Cesar Montano and Ruffa Gutierrez, who will portray the roles of President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and First Lady Imelda Marcos, respectively. Viva’s premiere stars Cristine Reyes, Diego Loyzaga, and Ella Cruz will portray as the couple’s children – Imee, Bongbong, and Irene. Also joining this cast are Karla Estrada, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Beverly Salviejo.

From Viva Films, get a front seat and get to know more about the world-famous and most colorful First Family through the eyes of the people closest to them. “Maid in Malacanang” premieres in cinemas on July 20, 2022.

Ayanna to shine in the reimagining of a Dina Bonnevie role

AN aspiring model named Albina loses her inhibitions and innocence with three men. But as she finds sexual pleasure, she also seems to be losing her mind.

This is how the story of the movie “Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili” will revolve. It was first published as a series under Hiwaga Komiks. The story was popularized when prime actress Dina Bonnevie gave life to the character in its 1989 movie adaptation.

A reimagination of a classic, Albina is played by Vivamax A-lister Ayanna Misola. She has become one of Viva’s most in-demand actresses since her launching movie, “#Pornstar2: Pangalawang Putok” in 2021, followed by “Siklo”, “Kinsenas, Katapusan”, “Putahe”, and the hit series “L” and “Iskandalo.”

The three men in Albina’s life are Lawrence, Wendell, and Greg.

Lawrence, played by Diego Loyzaga, is a photographer who takes notice of Albina at a party. It doesn’t take long before she becomes his girlfriend.

Wendell, played by Adrian Alandy, is the ex-boyfriend who is still obsessed with Albina. Despite him cheating on her, Albina’s parents are still in favour of him.

Greg, played by Mon Confiado, is a designer and owner of the prestigious Manos Fashion House. He has the power to fulfill her dream of being a model.

All these men make Albina’s life colorful, but there’s a dark force, by the name of Olivia, played by Ava Mendez, who’s hell-bent on possessing her body. What madness will this spirit bring?

Cult director Roman Perez, Jr. believes that this movie adaptation is more progressive than the 1989 version because it’s more grounded to the current sensibilities of the characters and he believes that there is no one who can play the role Albina, but Ayanna Misola.

Portraying her role has been a great challenge for Ayanna. The scenes were so intense that her anxiety was triggered on the first day of shooting. Ayanna’s performance in “Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili” is a must-see, and we’re not just talking about her sexy scenes. Catch it on Vivamax on July 15, 2022. To stream this movie, go to web.vivamax.net or download the app and subscribe via Google Play Store, App Store, or Huawei App Gallery. BY REMY UMEREZ.