Aljur Abrenica Back with 2 New Films and PUMA Endorsement

He worked so hard to get to where he is right now. He's not stopping anytime soon. 

We met Aljur Abrenica a couple of days ago to get to know a couple of things about what he's doing this year. First off, I watched his movie with Kris Bernal a month ago which was entitled EDSA during a premier in Megamall. I thought it was going to be a little historic but I think they used present day interpretations and metaphors, but I liked the story. I also liked the fact that it is their comeback movie (of which I thought would never happen since Aljur left the station a couple of months ago). They also looked so happy doing the project which was not intended to be commercially released but to educate students as it'll be shown in schools and universities. Aljur is proud of that film and we even got to talk to him before the premier, here's a video of our short interview:

Aljur is also glad that he's back in the grind, with a few more films this year including the one directed by Ato Bautista named EXPRESSWAY. He's going to be together with Alvin Anson in this movie and this isn't the run of the mill indie film because he had to talk, personify a real life gunman. He was a little afraid to actually talk to him but he needed to do it so he can learn the nuances, the treatment he'd want to show in this project. He's a hired gunman who is part of a syndicate and all he wanted to do was impress his boss. It wasn't too hard for him to kill people either as he was already trigger happy in the beginning. Will that pose a problem for his acceptance in the group or not? We don't know. This will also be part of the Sinag Maynila Festival showing on April 21 to 26, 2016. You should check out http://www.sinagmaynilafilmfestival.com for details about their schedules and theaters.

Aljur is also still working on another project set to be shown around September, you should watch out for that. His album though is still out in the market and he's got a single he's promoting "Mahal Pa Rin Kita" which is a cover, originally sang by Rockstar (in the 90's). He convinced us quite easily when he sang it during the latter part of our interview so please grab a copy of it on major record bars and stores nationwide. 

He's back, definitely back. Hopefully he's going to do more and perhaps a new series on GMA after doing the successful Dangwa series with Janine Gutierrez and Mark Herras. Oh by the way, Aljur just got the endorsement for international brand PUMA. He's going to be the face of PUMA in the Philippines and you should expect an advertisement anytime soon. Puma's representatives said that he embodies what they wanted in the brand as the "ultimate" personification of it. He's hunky, athletic and he does quality things in his craft. 

Congratulations Aljur! I'm sure you're going places!

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Mark Herras and Mike Tan Celebrates Birthday with Women in Crisis

Two good looking guys, two very accomplished actors. We were with Mark Herras and Mike Tan a few days ago for a small charity event as they celebrated their birthday with women in crisis at the Kaisahang Buhay Foundation in Quezon City. It's a shelter for women who can't provide themselves a roof over their heads, or support during their pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy in particular is very rampant still and they've got several cases of mothers to be as young as 12. They definitely need help, and with these gorgeous guys giving them entertainment even for a few hours, hopefully they'll forget, or be optimistic that whatever their problems are... they'll all get through it. 

 Mark is still in the series called Dangwa with Janine Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica. He's portraying the role of Baste who is in love with Janine's character Rosa but couldn't find the courage to tell her. You should definitely watch their show every Saturday. It's aired worldwide in GMA Pinoy TV and will feature small stories in between their story. It's different every week and is something you should look forward to!

Mark Herras at Kaisahang Buhay Foundation by kumagcow

We had a chance to also talk to Mike Tan. He was so moved by the stories he heard from the women who were in the center. I could feel he really did get affected as he shared his own story. Growing up in a single parent's house, he was lucky to have been able to get better in life. He has been blessed because he's a good man, he also hoped for these women to stay strong despite of the things they're going through right now. Here's also our interview with Mike on video:

Mike Tan at Kaisahang Buhay Foundation by kumagcow

Mike Tan just finished his Aquathlon and done it in great fashion. He won a bronze if I'm not mistaken and for a first timer, isn't that amazing? Make sure you wait for more projects with this looking guy. He's probably going to be in primetime or afternoon prime as always. He's good in every show he's been in and I'm not surprised why he's always been blessed. 

Happy birthday Mark and Mike! It was my birthday too last December 6, being born in the same month as you guys make me proud especially since you're doing more good things. I want to emulate what you guys are doing :)

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Aljur Abrenica, Mark Herras and Janine Gutierrez for Dangwa

Don't you just feel life is unfair when you see too many good looking people in one shot? I know, I've felt that a thousand times. This however happened during the Dangwa Blogcon a few days ago in Quezon City. I missed Aljur Abrenica on TV and he seem to be okay now, we all know that brouhaha that happened in the past. He's totally into his game now and doing this with Janine and Mark was a welcome thing. He's worked so hard and is continually doing so. The format of Dangwa is different, it's like there are several stories inside their own story. Rosa played by Janine Gutierrez is like a fallen angel/cupid that needs to stitch relationships together so she could go back to her true form. Mark and Aljur play Baste and Renz respectively and they're going to be Rosa's suitors in the show. Renz is a very cool and reserved guy, somewhat alta, so he's the one who gave intentions to court Rosa in the show. Baste on the other hand is the childhood best friend who didn't muster enough courage to court Rosa until he saw what Renz was doing, he felt jealous afterwards. 

Here's our interview with Mark Herras during the blogcon:

Mark Herras for Dangwa
Posted by Kumagcow on Saturday, November 21, 2015

I've always regarded Mark as one of the greatest artists produced by GMA. His affinity with the dancing has made him worthy to carry the title Ultimate Badboy of the Dance Floor, something that others won't be able to get years from now. He's also super nice, very humble and straightforward in answering questions. Aside from his sculptured physique, he's one heck of a good looking guy. He's also a proud father and says if ever he's going to have someone in his life, loving his kid too is non negotiable. He's actually still dating, hopeful that if he meets the one it'll be something that he'll cherish for the rest of his life. He deserves to be happy.

Meanwhile, Aljur and Janine suddenly arrived after our interview with Mark Herras, here's a video of our conversation with the Dangwa stars:

Aljur, Mark and Janine for Dangwa
Posted by Kumagcow on Sunday, November 22, 2015

Aljur, Mark and Janine for Dangwa Part 2
Posted by Kumagcow on Sunday, November 22, 2015

Janine Gutierrez also admitted that she's looking forward to work with Elmo. We didn't know at that time that he was already in ABSCBN and didn't get to ask her about it. Apparently it was all a secret. Anyway, they're planning to have Alden and Maine be on the show sometime next year and the director says there's an effort for them to guest on the show. There will be more small stories in between the story of Baste, Renz and Rosa that you should watch out for. They hope you get to watch the episodes this month and when the year ends. It's going to be great, exciting, and surprising because you can only expect great guests on the show real soon.

Here's some shots we got from the blogcon last Saturday:

Oh by the way, if you've loved the theme for Dangwa and plan to sing that song, record it and share it on their page here to get featured on their social media accounts! Thank you so much to Janine, Aljur and Mark!

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