FINALLY Barbie Forteza: The Exchange Gift Happened with Jak Roberto

Just had a short coffee class with Kapuso Prime Princess Barbie Forteza. We talked about her new show Anak Ni Waray vs Anak Ni Biday which will show this January, but she mentioned a funny thing that might have been in some people's mind. Remember those viral Christmas articles about her and Jak Roberto? Some were actually awaiting if their exchange gift did happen, but it only happened this year. The sweet boy Jak gave Barbie a Pandora necklace with an angel design sleeping on the moon while Barbie Forteza on the other hand, got Jak Roberto an Apple Magic Mouse and a lot of accessories for Vlogging. They're spent the holidays together as it is also their third year as real life lovers. It did happen! :)

The show she's in is also a remake which starred Maricel Soriano and Snooky Serna. Albeit not being able to watch, she got pointers from Ms. Snooky how to do the role. She is also doing Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko episodes opposite her real life crush Dennis Trillo. We did this while making latte art with the Baristas of Crema and Cream at Timog Avenue.

Here is our interview with her detailing the shows, right after our coffee session.

A Brand New Spankin DUNKIN’

You should see the new DUNKIN' store in Aurora Boulevard. It's a great new place to hang out with a more homey feel, warm, comfy chairs and a native wicker basket wall which they plan to do nationwide. There are plans to have 5 more very soon and it will happen during the first quarter.

Derek says "I love what they have done now to the store as they made it more at home, more Filipino compared to other stores worldwide. It draws you in, but still serves out the best coffee. I also love the Boston Creme, Bavarian and Strawberry Filled. I think soon they will only call it D na lang because they kept shortening it. I will have another show, an action project with Andrea Torres, watch out for that!"

Piolo adds "They also maximized the seating capacity. They also have design based on our roots, the iconic jeepney, the tarsier, pawikan, Mayon Volcano and even the classic Dunkin Donuts signs before they called it Dunkin today! I love the munchkins, and this store keeps evolving. I have a new film with Brillante Mendoza coming this year, and another one from Star Cinema coming soon. It is important to embrace change, it keeps you on your toes, do something new so your audience don't get bored. Just like this one, the spotlight is just here."

Dingdong says "For those who are in a hurry they have different cashiers now. One for take out, pwd/senior lane and the regular one. Now it is more welcoming, more warm because of the lighting. It feels to come home to a Dunkin branch because I have been here a lot of times since I only live a few streets away. They renovated it quite nice. I look forward to more memes made here, my projects include Descendants of the Sun which you will see very soon! Let's share more of Choco Honeydipped and Butternut and the Eclairs."

Make sure you visit these new 360 stores because it will be more hip, become a place to socialize and enjoy what you already are enjoying all these years. They have been here for 40 years, and they will keep growing!

Aiai, Kisses, McCoy and More for D'Ninang

Wow! Regal Entertainment Inc is bringing out a new film called D'Ninang this January 22, and yes it stars Aiai Delas Alas, Kisses Delavin, McCoy De Leon, Angel Guardian, Kiray Celis, Lou Veloso and a lot more.

GB Sampedro says "It's the first salvo of Regal Films, I hope you get to see this. I was nervous because some of them are only working for the first time. We put them together and felt like playing while on the set. It was just too tight to finish this before Christmas hence the January playdate."

Kiray says "I am Lorena, a pretty funny girl who always have something to say.  I learned from my Mom who was a former thief, in malls (she kids). I had a scene where they had to cover my mouth but I had colds that day. Everything was coming out, I was trying not to sneeze. My Ninong Bayani always says he gives me more than gifts every Christmas, he gives prayers most of the time and he attributes all the success I get now from that. My advice to people, not all material things matter. Prayers do wondrous things!"

Angel says "I play Sol here, a thief, who follows Aiai's footsteps. She does things, a little boyish. I have very generous Ninongs when I was a kid and I really enjoyed shopping."

McCoy says "I will be a little epal, comedic in some way. I had to interact with Criminology students to do this and had to not commit crimes. I had yo be on set early, but I am thankful for the experience doing this."

Kisses says "I am so thankful for all of our supporters. We are now trending in The Philippines on Twitter. I am always righteous, longed for a mom but finally meet her in these circumstances. I experienced riding a jeep, hang from the bars at the end and I haven't experienced that."

Aiai "I hope you continue to tell people of our movie. This is very simple, fun, and we have tons of young stars who gave their all. I play the Ninang here, leader of thieves, but when I found Kisses here, I was challenged to change. It was funny, very chill, we didn't have to force it to be funny because the material already is. I didn't talk to criminals but I remember a Yaya I had who took a lot of things from me. Ninang plays a lot in a life of a child, you get to be the person responsible in case something happens to the parents. I had to give a lot during Christmas, but of course the memories are priceless."

It's a fun film with family in the core, funny and yes, it's got your favorite stars in it. Go watch it and have a good laugh! 

Martin and Pops Two-Gether Again!

Looks like they are back, Martin and Pops will be having a concert at the Theatre at Solaire on February 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2020. Finally the Concert King and Concert Queen are performing on stage and bring back the songs they used to sing in shows and Penthouse Live. People go crazy for that and hopefully, this will get you reminscing and see why they're the perfect pair to see at Solaire.

Pops says "No, we didn't have tension. I think we have surpassed that phase and we are now just enjoying our performances on stage. I was anxious and nervous during the first leg, but he made me at ease. Yes we are friends, all emotions, finally when, time heals all wounds. You really want to just better yourself, you never forget, but remember the good stuff and move on. It took a long time to be okay, like I said when you see your life I didn't mind my anger anymore. When I saw Santino, she was a sweet kid, it broke my heart. It changed my Outlook, everything had to change, and I am happy our Christmas was a great one. No matter what we go through in our lives, our music plays on. Nowadays we are not weird anymore. We don't discuss what we say or do before the show, it keeps us on our toes, we will be having several guests, perhaps try to fly in Kuya Robin. We will also have Rita Daniela and Ken Chan. Also the son of Yorme, Joaquin. Hopefully Ram too comes. I am more at home now, in the past I was filtered, checked, even my makeup. He doesn't comment anymore, we both matured even if we sing the same songs. We don't pretend, not playing with emotions anymore, we discovered we love performing together."

Martin says "If it's us, they still look for the 80's and 90's songs, love songs of their generation and ours. We had two legs, 8 cities for the first and 4 more for the second one. We did New York and Chicago the first time, of we were still together she would have been my manager. Nothing is forced on stage, working with Pops is automatic. They thought we blocked, and finish each others sentences. I follow her on IG, we know each other and see each other grow. For Pops, seeing her now, she is now a producer, as performer, I wanted to be part of her restart. She stood on her own, still have time to do all these businesses and the fans want to see us perform again. My job for this whole thing is bring her back on stage, we never discussed payment, she just gives and no question anymore. (He kids). The whole modern family happened, the kids and Pops were there. Women have the choice, women had the burden. Pops never badmouthed me, she really raised the kids well and they too did a good job. We will change a couple of songs in those dates, the banter will be there. We are very honest now, we even look away naturally when I sing the parts (when I make love to you). We owe it to the fans to keep this alive."

Save it for the show, you're bound to be so happy to see them. Tickets are available on Ticketworld 88919999. This is produced by Starmedia Entertainment and DSL Events and Production House. It is copresented by PLDT, Farlin Baby Products, Zim Cleanser, Nurture, Debt Aid Consulting International, Doin Thai, Asian Fusion Cuisine and other sponsors.