Sharon Cuneta, Robin Padilla on reunion movie 'Unexpectedly Yours'

After 16 years, Sharon and Robin reunite in a movie by Cathy Garcia-Molina

REUNITED. Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla are back together in the movie 'Unexpectedly Yours,' directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. All photos by Precious del Valle/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Unexpectedly Yours marks the return of Sharon Cuenta and Robin Padilla to the big screen after 16 years. It tells the story of two former high school friends Patty (Sharon) and Cocoy (Robin) who find themselves back in each other’s lives 30 years later. Julia Baretto and Joshua Garcia also join the cast as Yanna, Patty’s daughter, and Jason, Robin’s nephew, respectively.

During the movie's press conference on November 25, Sharon said that Unexpectedly Yours easily became one of her favorites among the movies she’s done. Although they were given a limited time to film, Sharon promised that fans will get their money’s worth.

“In case iniisip n’yo na hindi maganda ang kinalabasan, or may kulang kahit konti, dahil parang minadali… actually, it’s the complete opposite. I was averaging 3 hours of sleep a night for many weeks. All of that energy, lahat ng moment na gising kami dun namin ini-invest sa pelikula kasi nai-inspire ka sa mga eksena. Gising ka rin kasi nakakatuwa ‘yung pelikula. Nakakahiya na ‘di mo ibigay ‘yung best mo,” she said.

(In case you're thinking that the outcome won't be good, or that it will be lacking something because it was rushed... actually, it's the complete opposite. I was averaging 3 hours of sleep a night for many weks. All of that energy, all of the moments we were awake, we invested in the film becuase we were inspired by the scenes. We were awake because the movie made us happy. It would have been embarrassing if you didn't give your best.)

I’m so proud to say na ‘yung nakikita n’yo sa (what you saw in the) trailer, that is nothing compared to the movie. Nothing compared to the other scenes in the movie.”

Unexpectedly Yours writer Vanessa Valdez shared that they were delighted to present a story that has an unlikely lead – much like what they did with Ronaldo Valdez on Seven Sundays. As the story revolves around characters who are in their 50s, Vanessa wanted the audience to realize that falling in love can happen at any age.

“Gen X and millennials magkaiba ang views sa mundo (they have different views of the world), sa love. I think that was the challenge. It was a beautiful opportunity to tell those love stories in one project. It could be instructive for both generation, actually for all generation,” Vanessa added.

A Sharon-Robin reunion

“I always enjoy working with him. Robin is my favorite leading man,” Sharon said candidly when asked about her working relationship with Robin.

Sharon and Robin last worked together in Pagdating ng Panahon in 2001. Judging by their dynamic, it seems that the two have remained close friends through the years. But no matter how long they’ve known each other, Robin said that he would always consider himself a fan of Sharon.

“Sa’kin, walang pagbabago, ‘yun pong ako’y tagahanga pa rin n’ya. Idol ko s’ya. Fan naman ako talaga. ‘Pag nage-eksena kami lagi akong natutulala. Lagi kong sinasabi, ‘Sharon Cuneta, Sharon Cuneta.’ Nandun ho ako. ‘Di ho ako naka-alis sa fan mentality.”

(For me, nothing has changed, I'm still a fan of hers. She's my idol. I'm really a fan of hers. Whenever we have a scene, I always end up gawking. I would always say, 'Sharon Cuneta, Sharon Cuneta.' I'm at that level. I never moved on from that fan mentality.)

FAVORITE PARTNER. Sharon Cuneta says that Robin Padilla is one of her favorite leading men.

He later added that playing an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) has always been one of his dream roles.

“Nagampanan ko na ‘yung gusto ko, OFW. Seaman… Maganda para sa mga OFW kasi ang OFW iniisip nila ‘yung pamilya nila. Nakakalimutan na nila yung pag-ibig, kaya dito, di ko na ikukuwento, pero wala s’yang pinagarap na babae kundi si Patty. Ilang taon n’ya hinintay. Kaya nung nakita n’ya ‘yung babaeng hinahanap n’ya, ayaw n’ya nang pakawalan.”

(I've gotten the role I wanted, OFW. Seaman... this is nice movie for OFWs because OFWs think of their families. They tend to forget love, that's why in this movie, I won't divulge much, but he never had any other girl in mind except for Patty. He waited for so many years. That's why when he saw the woman he's been looking for, he didn't want to let her go.)

On working with JoshLia

“When I see Joshua and Julia on set, they’re so cute together. They make my day. Nakakatuwa silang panoorin (I enjoy watching them). I live vicariously through them sa set,” Sharon said of the Joshua Garcia and Julia Baretto love team. (READ: Sharon Cuneta's advice to JoshLia tandem: 'Treasure each other')

Following the success of their film Love You to the Stars and Back, Joshua and Julia said they were grateful to be part of another Star Cinema project. The stars praised not only Sharon and Robin’s depth as actors but how they treated the staff and crew with humility.

Julia Barretto plays Sharon's daughter in the movie, while Joshua Garcia plays Robin's nephew.

“You learn a lot. Not just acting-wise, but siguro ‘yung pakikisama nila sa buong staff, crew (how they bonded with the staff and crew). You see how they treat people sa set.

Nakakuha talaga ‘yung mga staff at crew ng energy from the two of them. Kasi sila mismo ‘yung nagiging captain ng buong ship. Kapag sila may energy mas, nagkaka-energy lahat. So, they’re really good examples,” Julia explained.

(The staff and crew were able get their energy from the two of them. Because they themselves are the captains of the ship. If they have energy, all of them have energy. So they're really good examples.)

Unexpectedly Yours is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. – Rappler.com

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Entertainment News

SHARON CUNETA. The star has left TV5. Photo from Facebook

MANILA, Philippines – After almost 3 years, actress, singer and host Sharon Cuneta has left TV5.

The star tweeted the news herself on Friday evening, August 29.

According to a report from Interaksyon, TV5 issued this statement following the news: “TV5 wishes to extend its gratitude to Ms. Sharon Cuneta for being part of the Kapatid Network for almost three years. The network wishes her well in all her future endeavors.”

She also posted this earlier on the same day:

Post by Sharon Cuneta.

She also hinted that she was going to be in meetings about work:

Post by Sharon Cuneta.

Another Facebook post later expressed her joy that her meetings turned out well.

All this comes shortly after Sharon publicly talked about her personal issues and “mid-life crisis,” which includes her struggle with her weight.

In a Facebook post dated August 21, she thanked fans for their support and concern and said that she was in a “good place” in her life, even if she was at her “lowest point in her career and life.”

She clarified that statement, saying: “I say my life because I worry for my Mommy, I worry about my other loved ones, my many responsibilities to them and my many obligations. I say my career because I obviously haven't been visible lately and have had to deal with obstacles to achieving my goals."

In the same letter, she also teased her future projects.

“Now I also want to let you all know that I do have some surprises up my sleeve!:-) All for you! In fact, some may be coming up much sooner than you think. Very, very soon.” – Rappler.com

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Entertainment News

Are Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion reuniting for a project?

Sharon and Gabby are spotted in a fast food chain

REUNION PROJECT? Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion are spotted taping for a fast food chain. Sharon file photo by Precious del Valle/Rappler Gabby screenshot from Instagram/@concepciongabby

MANILA, Philippines – Looks like Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion will finally work together again.

In a series of photos posted on Facebook by a certain Arnold Padama which was quickly picked up by fans, the former offscreen and onscreen couple was spotted together in a McDonald's restaurant, shooting a commercial.

Sharon has been an endorser of the fast food chain for many years.

No other details have been given as of posting.

In 2016, Sharon announced that she and Gabby were supposed to reunite in a movie. However in April 2017, it was announced that movie had been postponed.

The last time they worked together was in the film, Tayong Dalawa, in 1992.

Sharon and Gabby, among of the most popular tandems in the '80s, were married when they were in their late teens. The 3-year marriage produced one daughter, KC, who is also an actress and TV host. – Rappler.com

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Finance and Industries

BDO launches Diners Club by BDO

BDO introduces new credit cards catering to luxury dining and travel to its roster

Rappler.com

Published 11:45 AM, May 28, 2018

Updated 11:45 AM, May 28, 2018

In partnership with

DINERS CLUB BY BDO. (From left): BDO and Diners Club International Executives Subhrajit Basu, Regional SVP, Global Business Development - Asia Pacific, Discover Financial Services; Geraldine Liggayu, BDO FVP and Consumer Lending Group Credit Cards Issuing Head; Rolando Tanchanco, BDO EVP and Consumer Lending Group Head; Joe Hurley, SVP and Head, Global Business Development, Discover Financial Services; Nannette Regala, BDO SVP and Consumer Lending Group Marketing Head; Grace Limjap, Regional VP, Global Business Development - Asia Pacific, Discover Financial Services; and Jonathon Gould, Regional Managing Director, Global Acceptance - Asia Pacific, Discover Financial Services present the new BDO Diners Club Credit Cards. Photo courtesy of BDO Unibank

MANILA, Philippines – Local financial giant BDO Unibank, Inc. is now the exclusive issuer of Diners Club International Credit Cards in the Philippines.

This newly-forged partnership between BDO and American financial services company Discover, which owns Diners Club International, was formally launched in a media event at the Sage Bespoke Grill, Makati Shangri-La on May 24, Thursday.

“We’re so excited to have BDO on as the Diners franchise here in the Philippines. This is an incredibly important market to Diners Club International, and having a partner like BDO is incredibly fantastic for us,” Joe Hurley, Senior Vice President and head of Global Business Development for Discover told members of the press.

Established in 1950, Diners Club International holds the distinction of being the first multi-purpose charge card in the world. Initially a mere cardboard card, it’s credited to have reshaped the world of global finance through the years.

“Diners is a card that’s been there for quite some time. The challenge really for us – and it’s exciting – is how do you make an old, durable card like Diners, a very strong brand, into something that keeps evolving because of the target market that’s getting younger, more digital?

“We wracked our brains a lot about doing that. It keeps us alive, keeps us always on our toes,” Roland C. Tanchangco, BDO Executive Vice President and Consumer Lending Group Head, said.

Credit cards that ‘improve luxury beyond measure’

Two types of credit cards will be issued under this partnership: BDO Diners Club International Credit Card and BDO Diners Club Premiere Credit Card.

Both cards afford its holders a host of benefits including access to more than 800 airport lounges worldwide; free travel insurance; and other global offers on dining, travel, and entertainment.

Best of all, cardholders who are also frequent travelers would be happy to know that by using these cards, they get 1 instant mile for every P50 and P30 peso purchase, respectively – one of the lowest spend requirements to earn miles in the industry – that they can earn even faster when they avail the Miles Booster Programs.

The BDO Diners Club Credit Cards are the newest additions to BDO’s extensive line-up of credit card offerings – the largest and widest in the Philippines.

“As an ideal complement to our credit cards business line, we introduce the BDO Diners Club Credit Cards to further expand the dining and travel perks and privileges we offer our cardholders,” Tanchangco said in a press release.

For more information on the BDO Diners Club Credit Cards, visit BDO’s official website. – Rappler.com

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