Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban wears Ellie Saab to the Star Magic Ball 2012. Angelica is truly one versatile actress who's not only good in drama but also does so well in comedy. But I really like her better in bitchy roles like her role in "Ruby."

Last seen in "Every Breath You Take" opposite Piolo Pascual, she will be in "24/7 in Love" with real-life sweetheart John Lloyd Cruz. I just learned that from the news. Angelica is also working on an upcoming soap opera with Melai Cantiveros. Perhaps it will be shown next year. 

Photo credit : scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue.

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Megan Young

Megan Young wears Randy Ortiz to the Star Magic Ball 2012. The gown looks great and Megan simply looks fabulous.

I have last watched Megan in the afternoon series "Hiyas." The role fits her to a T. I hope she'll be in more leading roles soon. I think I've seen her name in the opening credits of "A Beautiful Affair." I hope her role will be a good one. Megan was also part of the cast of "The Reunion." Aside from being a good actress, I think she's also a good TV show host. ^_^

Photo credit : scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue.

Star Magic Ball 2012 - Bea Alonzo

Bea Alonzo wears Rajo Laurel to the Star Magic Ball 2012. It's quite a unique concept but no offense to Bea or to Rajo Laurel, I don't find the gown flattering. Bea Alonzo was rather stunning last year when she wore a gown that showed her cleavage. 

It's been some time since Bea Alonzo has been visible on primetime TV, but she did recently star in a movie with John Lloyd Cruz, "The Mistress." Bea has emerged to be one of the prettiest faces in local showbiz. Come Monday, 29th October, her newest soap opera show "A Beautiful Affair" will start airing. This is a reunion project with John Lloyd. I believe the tandem remains to be a crowd drawer despite the lack of romantic involvement between the two. 

I've seen the movie trailer of "24/7 in Love" and I'm quite curious about her tandem with real-life sweetheart Zanjoe Marudo. It seems like a comedy sequence with Zanjoe playing gay and having an accidental involvement with Bea -- not sure I got that right. LOL ^_^ Anyway, the movie will come out in November. (Movie trailer)

Photo credit : scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue.

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Erich Gonzales

Erich Gonzales wears Francis Libiran to the 2012 Star Magic Ball. Erich was the grand winner of the second Star Circle Quest. Even then, she had to wait a long while before she even got her own starring role in the TV remake of "Katorse."

After starring in horror flick "Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang" opposite Derek Ramsay, Erich stars in another movie due to be shown in theaters next week. This time around it's a romantic comedy -- ironic to be releasing such a film on Halloween! LOL ^_^ -- "Suddenly It's Magic" opposite Thailand star Mario Maurer. 

If you've seen the movie trailer, I'd say Erich and Mario look really good onscreen. I'm not surprised they were paired for this upcoming movie. Comedy films have been quite successful at the box-office so I hope that this film, being a romantic comedy, will do just as well. The movie trailer did receive quite a response from the audience when it was shown before a movie we've watched at the cinema last week. If you're looking for a date movie for Halloween, "Suddenly It's Magic" seems a good choice. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue.

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Melissa Ricks

Melissa Ricks wears Cherry Veric to the Star Magic Ball 2012. I remember when Melissa was part of the Big 5 of the first ever Star Circle Quest. Wow! That seemed like a long time ago. I think she was just around 14 then. 

Her role in Philippine TV remake "Nasaan Ka Elisa" was a good one in my opinion. It showed Melissa in a more mature, rebellious and daring role. It's no wonder her Joanna character in "Walang Hanggan" is just as marked. I think it's time to cast Melissa Ricks in strong and mean roles, though not necessarily playing villain. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Empress Schuck

Empress Schuck wears Mara Chua to the Star Magic Ball 2012. Empress has come a long way from being a child star into a full-grown young woman.

Empress is one of the finest young actresses today. She starred in hit afternoon series "Mundo Man Ay Magunaw" and horror flick "Amorosa." 

I wonder what next project would Empress be working on? I hope she graduates from teeny bopper roles and gets to play more mature ones just like Julia Montes in "Walang Hanggan."

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

A Secret Affair : Anne Curtis and Andi Eigenmann

Andi Eigenmann
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Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis
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Anne Curtis and Andi Eigenmann
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Last year, the movie "No Other Woman" surprised everyone when it became a phenomenal box-office success. That included me naturally. Although I must admit that I never got to watch the said film, my mom did with a friend. She later on commented that it was way better than "The Mistress" which starred Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. 

"No Other Woman" made Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes box-office queens. It even won a Famas best actress award for Anne Curtis. Amazing! I still don't quite understand the fascination of the general public for movies with themes about love and betrayal.

Today, "A Secret Affair" opens in cinemas. This time around it stars Anne Curtis once again, but with Andi Eigenmann as her main rival. I think Anne has proven herself to be quite an actress, so I'm guessing it's Andi's turn to prove her own in this film. It's good to see her making such a comeback since her controversial and unexpected pregnancy last year. Not many actresses are given such a chance. 

Andi Eigenmann is also doing well in primetime TV show "Kahit Puso'y Masugatan" where she plays the bratty Veronica. I think the role really suits her. The movie "A Secret Affair" may just be her big comeback project.

"A Secret Affair" has all the ingredients of a talked-about movie -- quotable quotes, direct confrontation scenes -- some elements that seem to hold the public's interests. Top it in with gorgeous looking actors and sizzling hot scenes.. voila! I admit it's a pretty intriguing movie that I'd like to watch. 

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Kim Chiu

Kim Chiu wears Edwin Tan to the 2012 Star Magic Ball. Kim's fashion sense does amaze me. I guess she's fast becoming another fashionista in the making. Being tall and slim has its advantages indeed.

Kim Chiu is one of the few stars that are always visible so to speak. Just earlier in the year, her series "Binondo Girl" ended and here she is starring in another one "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" with Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, and Xian Lim among others.

Kim is also part of the cast of 24/7 in Love. I believe it's her reunion project with former loveteam Gerald Anderson. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Maja Salvador

Maja Salvador wears Eric delos Santos to the 2012 Star Magic Ball. Maja currently topbills the newest telenovela on primetime TV "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" with Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, and Xian Lim among others.

Maja's break up with Matteo Guidicelli is a bit of a sad news since Matteo even had a controversial brawl with Coco Martin in last year's Star Magic Ball. 

I recently also saw Maja is part of a star-studded 20th anniversary movie offering of Star Magic. I think it's called 24/7 in Love. Funny how it reminds me of star-studded Hollywood movie Valentine's Day. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Shaina Magdayao

Shaina Magdayao wore red in last year's Star Magic Ball. This year Shaina wears Amir Sali to the Star Magic Ball 2012. 

Shaina is looking good despite her controversial split up with John Lloyd Cruz. Her afternoon TV show "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo" also seems to be doing good. Shaina plays opposite Jake Cuenca in the afternoon series. I'd say their team up looks good.

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue 

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Jessy Mendiola

I remember that Jessy Mendiola's gown last year was a bit daring. This year Jessy wears Nat Manilag to the Star Magic Ball 2012. I think she looks really fantabulous in her overall get up. 

Jessy has not been on primetime TV since starring in "Budoy." At least that's the last that I remember seeing her in. But it's a good thing she was one of the casts of the movie "The Reunion." Her upcoming TV show is coming soon I believe as I keep seeing the trailer and I don't stay in front of the boob tube that long. I'm not sure if the show will be called "Isla" or "Paraiso" but it's the first time that Jessy will be playing opposite Matteo Guidicelli. The pairing is another experiment and I hope it clicks. My mom says that the two are rumored to be seeing each other currently. What I do remember is the rather controversial linking of Jessy Mendiola to another actor JM de Guzman. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Jewel Mische

Jewel Mische wears John Herrera to the Star Magic Ball 2012. I believe she has an upcoming Precious Heart Romances TV show together with Jessy Mendiola, Matt Evans, and Matteo Guidicelli.

It has been awhile since Jewel Mische has been seen visibly on TV. She made a switch last year, but has not really been that visible. Although she did get to play some nice roles like the show with Gerald Anderson and as third wheel to Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. I hope that she will be given more projects once her latest show comes out. 

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue

Star Magic Ball 2012 -- Julia Montes

Julia Montes wears Pepsi Herrera in the 2012 Star Magic Ball. The "Walang Hanggan" star, who is known as Katarina in the much talked about telenovela, certainly looked glamorous in her crystal-studded gown. 

I think Julia indeed has come this far to be known as one of primetime TV's sought after leading lady. Her villainy role in the TV remake of "Mara Clara" really catapulted this young star into fame. And why not? I think she really did play her part well in that show with Kathryn Bernardo. It was just a bit surprising that Julia would be tapped as Coco Martin's leading lady in the soon to end "Walang Hanggan" show. 

Julia has much to offer in terms of acting talent. I hope that in her next project, she would play a stronger character. I kinda liked her better as the mean girl Clara. No, she doesn't need to play villain, but I would prefer to see her playing meaner roles.

Photo credit: scanned from Star Studio magazine October 2012 issue 

KC Concepcion -- XFactor Philippines

Thank you @michaelleyva__ for this forest green sequined gown I wore tonight@ X FACTOR • behind the scenes instagr.am/p/QNU-RVpd-I/
— KC Concepcion (@kc_concepcion) September 30, 2012

As shared on by KC on her Twitter account!!! I love KC Concepcion!!! It's the final week of X Factor Philippines with the Top 3 Finalists : Daddy's Home, Gab Maturan, and KZ Tandingan. Hmm, I think I got the names right, correct? ^_^ 

I think KC did a marvelous job as X Factor Philippines host. I get home late during Saturdays so I only get to watch bits of Sat. shows, but I do get to watch while I work online on Sundays. I sure am going to miss watching KC on TV. I hope her soap opera comes out soon -- like some time this year!!! ^_^

Thank you to fashion designer, @cherrysveric. This was my second skin.💋@ X FACTOR • behind the scenes instagr.am/p/P7B32Mpd4W/
— KC Concepcion (@kc_concepcion) September 23, 2012