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MOVIEGOER: Sen. Bong and Lani: May forever

Published May 16, 2024 12:50 am

At A Glance

  • Bong and Lani's love story transcends mere celebrity status or political careers.
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Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. and Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla 

PASSERBY:

Ever candid, ever true, Dina Bonnevie recalled in an interview what she once asked Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto: “Why are you running away from me every time you see me?”

Vico: “Because I remind you of sin.”      

Vivamax has just reached 11 million subscribers, making it the largest online platform for Filipino movies today. Viva celebrated this milestone with a media event May 16 at its own Viva Café in Araneta City, Cubao.

Among the channel’s leading stars are AJ Raval (who’s rather inactive), Angeli Kang (who’s crossing over to TV drama), Rose Van Ginkel (nominated for her acting), Ayana Misola, and Yen Durano. Hope that like the sexy stars of yesteryear, they can all graduate as drama actresses one day soon.

Is it easier or more difficult to make a hit song these days? I asked music expert Baby Gil of Viva Entertainment as we sat together during Aster Amoyo’s birthday party at Viva Café May 10.

Ms. Baby said yes, it’s easier now, with so many platforms and various social media, to tap into reaching out to wider audiences. Little wonder “Summer For Reel,” an event that brought on May 4 ABS-CBN artists Angela Ken, Maki, and Bugoy Drilon to Boracay was such a hit.

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Angela Ken and Maki

Angela treated the audience with  covers and original songs, including “Alas Diyes” and “Ako Naman Muna.” She also performed her song collaboration with Maki titled “Sikulo.”

Maki brought the house down with  his songs “Bakit?,” “Kailan?,” and the phenomenal hit “Saan?” He also performed a snippet of his upcoming single “Dilaw.”

Bugoy took over the stage with his hit song "Paano Na Kaya."

ABS-CBN’s grand summer event culminated with a movie screening at the Boracay shore of the hit romcom “Love You To The Stars and Back” starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.

#MAY FOREVER:

In the modern age, especially in the world of showbiz, where relationships can be fleeting, Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla stand out as beacons of enduring love. Married for 38 years, they are a true testament to #MayForever.

The couple gamely agreed to be the faces of the highly anticipated Mid-Year Wedding Fair of The Wedding Library titled the #MayForever Bridal Fair happening on May 17, 18 and 19 at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall.

Bong and Lani’s love story transcends mere celebrity status or political careers. It's about two individuals who have grown together, celebrating each other's successes and weathering life's storms hand in hand. An inspiration for couples also embarking on their journey of marriage.

Celebrate love and start your journey to Forever with over 150 wedding suppliers under one roof, plus a chance to win  P100,000 cash for booking your suppliers during #MayForeverBridalFair — message now for free entrance at www.weddinglibrarybridalfair.com.ph/register.

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