Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson Invite Public to Watch Second Movie Together

Actor Gerald Anderson and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo called on the public to support their second movie project.



In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Thursday, Geronimo said she and Anderson are working hard to make their movie beautiful.



“Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng tumanggap ng tandem namin ni Gerald. Sa bawat project namin, ang goal [namin] ay mapasaya kayo, ma-entertain kayo nang husto,” she said.



Geronimo is hoping that people would appreciate this film the same way they patronized "Catch Me...I'm in Love," the Pop Princess' first movie with Anderson.



“Tulad ng sabi ni Direk Cathy, ang gauge ng pagiging magaling na aktor, hindi basehan sa klase ng role o storya, kundi kung paano mo na-execute. Yun ang pagtatrabahuhan namin na maging iba kahit simple lang ang characters and storya namin,” she said.



Anderson, for his part, said he is looking forward to working again with Geronimo as they are already comfortable with each other.



“Excited ako sa kuwento, 'yung teamwork na gagawin namin dito para mapaganda ang movie. Siyempre mas madali na para sa amin ni Sarah kasi nagsama na kami sa isang movie. Adjusted naman kami. Teka, adjusted from what? Ha ha ha. Mas sanay na kami sa isa't isa,” he explained.



The movie is set to be shown before the year ends.



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Kim Chiu Welcomes Gerald Anderson's New Leading Lady

Kim Chiu reacted to a "Showbiz News Ngayon" report that Jessy Mendiola has been receiving hate mail and negative tweets since she started working with Gerald Anderson for the television project "Budoy."



Anderson is Chiu's long-time on-screen partner.



The report said that some members of "Kimerald," or fans of the loveteam of Chiu and Anderson, do not like the latter's new leading lady.



Chiu maintained, however, that most of the Kimeralds have already expressed support for Anderson and Mendiola.



"Alam ko wala naman [issue]. Siguro mga dalawa or isa lang 'yon. Sa 100% siguro mga 5% lang 'yon at ang 95% naka-suporta sa kanila," Chiu told abs-cbnNEWS.com in an interview during a press conference for her upcoming series, "My Binondo Girl," which will premiere on ABS-CBN on August 22.



"Sa ngayon open naman po ang fans, alam ko. At sinuman ang magustuhan ni Gerald ay magugustuhan na din 'yon ng mga tao. And siyempre mas matutuwa ako kasi may taong nag-aalaga sa kanya."



In a recent interview, Mendiola said she fully understands the reaction of some fans.



"Mayroon na nagagalit sila, pero ang iba naman ay very supportive. Hindi naman lahat ng Kimerald ay ganoon. Mayroon lang talaga na hindi nila matanggap na magkahiwalay na ang love team [nila]," she said.



"I feel very bad kasi ginagawa ko lang ang trabaho ko. Gusto ko lang i-clear sa lahat na hindi naman lahat ng Kimerald ganoon, 'yung iba naman nagti-tweet na 'bagay din kayo ni Gerald,' ganoon."



Members of "Kimerald Forever" have denied that the hate mail came from them.



Meanwhile, Chiu also addressed speculations that some female stars are now afraid to work with Anderson because of the diehard fans of their loveteam.



"Sa akin di ko na call 'yon. Na kay Gerald na 'yon wala na po sa akin 'yon. May kanya-kanya na kaming buhay ngayon," she said.



Chiu said what is important now is that she and Anderson are good friends.



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Gerald Anderson Impressed With Sarah Geronimo's Dancing Skills

After the success of their first movie pairing Catch Me, I’m in Love earlier this year, Gerald Anderson admitted that he is looking forward to his next big screen project with Sarah Geronimo. With the yet untitled film still in the planning stages, Gerald said it might take some time for him to get some bonding time with the Popstar Princess. “Nasa meeting stage pa lang yung next movie namin. Inaayos-ayos pa siyempre yung mga schedule. Dun kami naging friends sa unang movie namin pero hindi ibig sabihin na dahil wala ng movie, hindi na rin kami friends. Yung friendship namin at yung professionalism, yun yung importante ngayon, lalo na that we might be starting on a new movie. Siyempre gusto rin namin sana na ganun rin success nung first movie namin. Tuloy-tuloy lang. Siyempre yung friendship yun yung foundation namin. Yung friendship namin yung importante ngayon, na ma-maintain yun,” he shared.



The 22-year-old actor also explained why it is not always important that his onscreen chemistry with Sarah must translate offscreen as well. “Kasi hindi dapat pinipilit sa isang tao kasi kapag may chemistry kayo, hindi po kailangan pilitin. So siguro nakita nung mga tao na may chemistry nga kami and we’re happy for that. Tulad ng sinabi ko dati, dapat hayaan mo lang ang mangyayari, mangyayari. Dahan-dahan lang. Kumbaga step by step. Huwag na po natin pilitin. Kumbaga, kasi sobrang saya namin kapag nagkikita kami, kapag may mga ganitong events, let’s leave it at that muna,” he stressed.



Gerald, who is single at the moment, says he is not courting anybody for now. “My love life is okay naman, steady lang. Ngayon nag-fo-focus ako sa mga ginagawa kong projects ngayon na malapit na ipapalabas. Pero sobrang daming dapat abangan. Teleserye yun na malapit na ipalabas,” he shared.



Gerald also shared that he is not intimidated by Sarah’s Mommy Divine, who is reportedly strict when it comes to her daughter’s would-be suitors. “Alam mo nakasama ko si Mommy Divine for three months, almost everyday nag-shu-shooting kami sa movie. Sobra akong napapa-bilib talaga sa kanya, sa pamilya nila, kay Sarah. Wala naman dapat ikatakot kasi alam mo na buo talaga yung pamilya nila,” he shared.



Gerald also added that when the time comes that he does decide to court someone, it will be when he is fully ready to get into a relationship again. “Dapat lang sure ka. Kahit sinong liligawan ko siyempre dapat okay ako sa pamilya niya, okay ka sa lahat kahit sa mga kaibigan niya para mas malaki yung chance mo ‘di ba?” he said.



Gerald also commented on how impressed he was by Sarah’s dancing skills after taking lessons abroad for a few weeks. “Matagal rin siyang nawala sa ASAP, dun kami talaga nagkikita. Siyempre na-miss din siya ng madaming tao. Oo naman na-miss ko din siya kasi. Lagi kaming magkasama dun. Napansin ko lalo siyang gumaling sa pagsayaw. Talagang sobrang hataw niya. Iba yung stage presence niya nung bumalik siya. Sabi ko sa kanya pumuti siya,” he said.



Now that he was recently launched as Globe Prepaid’s newest endorser along with Sarah, Gerald admitted that he feels more comfortable with her now. “Nagkaroon na rin ako ng lakas ng loob at confidence na hingin yung number niya dahil lalo na magkasama na kami sa Globe. Hihingiin ko pa lang. Number lang naman. Wala namang ibig sabihin yun,” he said.



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Gerald Anderson Loses 15 Pounds for Budoy

Actor Gerald Anderson said he lost 15 pounds for his role in ABS-CBN's newest series, "Budoy."



In an interview during a press conference for his product endorsement, Dermablend soap, Anderson said he had to exercise and follow a strict diet to get back in shape.



"Siyempre kailangan po bagong itsura, of course," he told abs-cbnNEWS.com.



"Fifteen pounds, actually, 185 pounds to 170 pounds. Sa diet ito, exercise, cardio," he added.



The actor admitted that he needed to slim down not only because he has a new project but also because he is already overweight.



"Oh yes, overweight [na ako]. Actually sabay kami ni Sam (Milby), galing kaming States, kain kami nang kain doon. When I got back, doon nag-start na akong mag-research, mag-diet at mag-exercise. So I'm happy sa weight ko ngayon, mas magaan, mas fit," he said.



Anderson then described Budoy, his character in the new television series.



"Si Budoy ay isang 20- to 22-year-old man [pero] ang isip niya is 10 years old. Ang makikita niyo doon, ang journey ng buhay niya. 'Yung sino ba talaga ang pamilya niya at saan siya manggagaling, bakit siya ayaw tanggapin ng mga tao eh araw-araw ang ginagawa niya lang ay mag-smile sa tao at tinutulungan niya ang tao, tapos di siya tinatanggap. Isang mali lang parang napakalaki na ng ginawa niya," he shared.



He added that the new show, which will premiere on ABS-CBN before the year-end, gave him a better understanding of people with disabilities.



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Kim Chiu Proud of Gerald Anderson's Accomplishments

Unlike her previous interviews, Kim Chiu is now more comfortable talking about her former on screen partner Gerald Anderson. The young actress even expressed her support for his upcoming projects including his teleserye Budoy where he stars opposite Jessy Mendiola and a possible movie with Sarah Geronimo. “Nakakatuwa dahil ang dami na niyang na-achieve na project na nagsa-shine siya ng siya lang. Nakakatuwa para sa kanya. I’m proud of him dahil ang dami na niyang narating. Nagkaroon na siya ng hit na movie [Catch Me…I’m In Love] tapos magkakaroon ulit siya ng bagong movie bukod dun sa ginagawa niyang soap ngayon.”



It’s been a year since they were last paired in Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, and Kim is really hoping for positive feedback on her first primetime soap without Gerald. “Siyempre kinakabahan ako dahil unang beses na hindi ko kasama si Gerald sa isang primetime teleserye. Pero confident naman ako na susuportahan ako ng tao lalo na kapag may mga Kimerald [fans] na bumibisita sa akin sa set ng My Binondo Girl. Sana tangkilikin nila itong ginagawa kong soap at sana mahalin nila ako ng ako lang.”



Kim is quite speechless though when told that Gerald is wishing her well not only in terms of her career but even with her love life as well. Apparently, he is aware of the fact that she has been surrounded with several admirers lately. “Wala, hindi ko alam kung anong sasabihin ko,” she says in between laughs. “Pero salamat dahil nag-react siya sa mga ganon, dahil sa mga sinabi niyang magagandang salita for me.”



Although they don’t have constant communication, Kim said it’s enough to know that he’ll still be there for her when she needs help. “Ngayon busy kasi ako sa My Binondo Girl and sa mga ibang ginagawa ko. Pero nagkakamustahan pa rin naman kami sa text or sa tawag, ganon lang.”



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Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo on Making a Movie Again Together

Following the success of their first film, actor Gerald Anderson and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo are set to be paired once again for a movie this year.



In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Tuesday, both celebrities hoped to make viewers fall in love with their tandem even if they are not a couple in real life.



Anderson, in particular, said that people should not preempt their blossoming friendship.



“Dapat hayaan na lang, mangyayari ang mangyayari...step by step,” he said.



Asked if it is possible for her to fall in love with Anderson, Geronimo sang, "Bakit di na lang totohanin ang lahat?"



"Kilala niyo naman ako sa pagiging joker ko. But I hope this time, wala naman akong ma-offend na kahit sino."



Anderson and Geronimo were first paired in the movie "Catch Me...I'm In Love," which was shown last March.

Jessy Mendiola Happy to be Paired With Gerald Anderson

Sinabi ni Jessy Mendiola na patuloy ang workshop niya kasama ang iba pang cast para sa teleseryeng Budoy na pagbibidahan nila ni Gerald Anderson. First time na ipagtatambal si Gerald kay Jessy. Happy at honored daw ang young actress na napili siya para makapareha ng aktor.

Nang itanong kung paano si Gerald as a leading man, paglalarawan ni Jessy, “Maalaga si Gerald at saka gentleman siya, mabait siya.”

Hindi itinanggi ni Jessy na nakatanggap siya ng mga “hate comments” mula sa ilang Kim Chiu-Gerald fans pero nauunawaan daw niya ang mga ito dahil avid fans sila ng napaka-successful na team-up. Meron naman daw mga Kimerald fans na sinusuportahan ang team-up niya kay Gerald.

Tinukso rin ang aktres na baka ma-develop sila ni Gerald since pareho silang single ngayon. “Hindi naman mahirap maging crush siya, guwapo talaga at mabait.” Gayunpaman, tila ang pagkakaroon ng romantic involvement with the actor is not her priority.

Nang itanong sa dalaga kung crush ba niya si Gerald, ang sagot niya, “Hindi eh. Noong una ko talagang nakilala si Gerald parang, ‘Ay ang bait naman niya.’ Pero hindi ko pa siya nakikita as super maging kami. Ang bilis naman wala pa ngang taping,” pagbibiro pa niya.

Gusto kasing mag-concentrate ngayon ng dalaga sa kanyang trabaho. In fact, kinakabahan nga raw siya knowing that Gerald came from a very successful love team. “Pressured din ako na sana ‘yung love team din namin maging okay. But I guess as individual artists mas maganda kung solo-solo tapos magsasama kami (at) magugustuhan nila kami.”

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Gerald Anderson and Derek Ramsay Go Head-to-Head at 2011 Star Magic Games

The 2011 Star Magic Games was held last Sunday, July 31, where Kapamilya stars were divided into four teams to compete in basketball, volleyball, and badminton, among others. Opening ceremonies started as early as 8 a.m. and the events kicked off with a kiddie fun run right after. Teen stars (and teammates for the day) Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes were seen enjoying the patintero games while Xyriel Manabat and Zaijian Jaranilla competed in the tug-of-war with the rest of the Goin’ Bulilit kids. Melissa Ricks, Enchong Dee, Empress, and Kitkat were seen in high spirits enjoying the dodgeball games. Piolo Pascual and Matteo Guidicelli ended up battling each other in the badminton finals, with Piolo winning the game. Bettina Carlos showed off her varsity player moves during the volleyball matches.

The culminating activity of the Star Magic Games 2011 was the basketball exhibition game between the Star Magic team and the ASAP Rocks team. Star Magic’s team captain was Gerald Anderson and the other members included Jason Abalos, Ryan Bang, Ram Sagad, and twins Toffi and Kenny Santos.

The ASAP team, led by Derek Ramsay, held the lead for most of the game until the last few minutes of the third quarter when Gerald, Xian Lim, Rayver Cruz, and Young JV started making plays that gave them an almost five point advantage by the last quarter. Derek and Gerald showed standout performances as they defended against each other and led their team to an exciting finish with Team ASAP Rocks winning the game by just one point 80-79 during the last few seconds in the game.

Team ASAP’s power players included Jhong Hilario who played point guard and showed agility on the field despite suffering from cramps in both legs during the last quarter, Gab Valenciano whose excellent defense paved the way for their last point advantage, plus Vhong Navarro and dancer Eric Tai who provided excellent support for follow-up shots and aggressive defense.

Last year’s Male MVP Gerald Anderson once again showed his prowess on the court as he emerged top scorer for the game with 31 points. Although he was still feeling sick the day before, Derek Ramsay was the second highest scorer with 23 points.

Celebrities seen on the bleachers enjoying the game were best buddies (and rumored couples) Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, and Matteo Guidicelli who had finished their events earlier in the day. Ryan Bang provided comic relief all throughout the event with his crazy antics on and off the court. Angelica Panganiban, who was not participating in the games, but was cheering for Derek the entire game, arrived with her boyfriend wearing similar silver rubber shoes. John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao also arrived in matching black sporty outfits after attending the opening ceremonies earlier in the day. Also seen in the crowd was Cristine Reyes and Rayver’s mom cheering on the Star Magic team’s side.

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Sarah Geronimo Excited to Do Movie Again With Gerald Anderson

Ngayon pa lang ay excited na si Sarah Geronimo sa pagsasamahang muli nila ni Gerald Anderson sa isang pelikula. Recently kasi ay lumabas na ang balitang gagawa muli sila ni Gerald ng pelikula, pagkatapos nilang magtambal sa Catch Me…I’m In Love nitong nakaraang Marso lang.

Sa interview sa Pop Star Princess noong Linggo (July 24) sa ASAP Rocks, ikinuwento niya na ipinatawag na sila ng Star Cinema para sa pinakahuling development ng proyekto. “Opo tuloy naman [na ang pelikula]. Nagpatawag na ng meeting tapos idiniscuss na ‘yung characters namin pero wala pang final na story or script,” pahayag ni Sarah at idinagdag na excited na siyang makasama muli si Gerald sa pelikula.

Nang itanong kay Sarah kung may posibilidad bang mas maging close sila ni Gerald this time, mukhang hindi ito prayoridad ng dalaga. “Okay lang naman kahit hindi kami magpalitan ng numbers,” paliwanag niya. Noong ginawa kasi nila ang Catch Me… inamin nila pareho na hindi sila umabot sa puntong magpalitan ng cellphone numbers. “Okay naman kami as co-actors, nae-enjoy naman namin ‘yung company ng isa’t-isa. Kumbaga professional kaming nagtatrabaho. Hindi naman pressure na kailangan maging close na close kami. Kasi andudun ‘yung chemistry. Kahit na wala ‘yung ganung closeness nakaka-amaze kasi hindi naman kami nagkatrabaho nang matagal.”

Bukod pa sa pelikula with Gerald, may lumabas ding balita na posibleng magsama uli sila ni John Lloyd Cruz sa pelikula for the third time at posibleng mangyari daw ito sa susunod na taon.

Kuwento pa ni Sarah excited din daw siyang muling makatambal si Lloydy. “Na-miss ko talaga ‘yung working with him,” pag-amin niya. “Kumbaga magaling talagang aktor [si John Lloyd]. Sabi ko nga alam kong andami na ring naghihintay na rin [na magsama uli kami sa pelikula], isa na ko dun kasi fan din ako nina Migui at Laida (ang mga characters nila sa dalawang movie sequels, ang A Very Special Love at You Changed My Life).”

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Gerald Anderson Topbills New Teleserye Budoy

Young actor Gerald Anderson is elated to have been chosen as the lead star of "Budoy," the newest TV series to join the prime time line-up of ABS-CBN.

"I am at a loss for words. Overwhelmed ako sa kuwento, sa casting. Mayroon pa akong bagong leading lady. Kasama ko sina Ms. Zsa Zsa, Mylene. Sobrang excited kaming mag-start," said Anderson.

He noted that the characters have a different kind of depth and the story is filled with a lot of twists.

Aside from this, Anderson revealed that he is hoping the kids would pick up important values from the new soap, such as the importance of education given the declining rate of literacy among Filipinos at present.

The actor said he is looking forward to working with actress Jessy Mendiola as his newest leading lady.

"Sobra siyang beautiful. Excited akong makatrabaho siya kahit magkasama na kami sa isa pang soap ('Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo')," he said.

Anderson also acknowledged that the upcoming soap will test his chemistry with Mendiola.

Meanwhile, he also took time to answer a question about his relationship with his former partner, actress Kim Chiu.

"Sanay na kami. Si Kim may project na hindi din ako kasama. Labas na po ako [regarding sa] mga manliligaw ni Kim. Sobrang tagal na po niyan," he said.

He also told the media that he is always open to dating.

On the other hand, Mendiola is still amazed at the opportunity to work with a brilliant cast.

"Hindi lang balik prime time ako, pero sobrang bigatin pa. Mga beteranong aktor at sikat [ang kasama ko]. Sana magustuhan ng mga tao ang tambalan namin ni Gerald at mabigyan namin ng justice ang bawat character," she said.

Mendiola also said she is open to people criticizing her over the "Kimerald" issue and acknowledged it as part of her job.

"'Yong role ko mas mature. Hindi siya sultry or seductive pero mas mature in a way sa pag-iisip at pagsasalita. Pati 'yong soap 'di naman nagfo-focus sa love team kundi more on family," she said.

Anderson and Mendiola will be working along Zsa Zsa Padilla, Janice de Belen and Mylene Dizon in the series.

Budoy is an "advocacy-serye" about mentally-challenged people.