Jason Abalos Doesn't Mind Playing Second Lead

Jason Abalos said that he doesn’t mind playing second lead in Reputasyon since he has had his fair share of exposure on other Kapamilya shows. “Natuwa ako kasi sa Alynna at Bianong Bulag, binigyan ako ng project na lead role talaga. Yung mga ganito, nakakatuwa kasi humingi sila ng tulong ko para magbigay ng suporta sa isang show. Una yung Agua Bendita, si Matteo (Guidicelli) at Andi (Eigenmann) kailangan mo suportahan sila ’di ba? Parang ako, nakakatuwa kasi ginagamit nila akong poste para panawid sa aming tatlo nila Cristine (Reyes) at Rayver (Cruz). Ang mahalaga yung tiwala nila (ABS-CBN management) sa akin buong-buo.”



While he would certainly welcome bigger projects coming his way, Jason explained that longevity in showbiz is what he’s really aiming for. In fact, the talented actor has never been accused of being particular about his roles from the very start. “Ang hirap naman kung ngayon may trabaho ka, tapos bukas maprapraning ka kakaisip kung anong susunod mong project. Kaya okay sa akin ang nangyayari sa career ko, kasi ang plano ko gusto ko tumagal. At the same time, yung craft mo napag-aaralan mo ng mabuti. Mas minamahal mo siya kasi ang dami mong nadi-discover sa bawat project na ginagawa mo.”



Jason, who recently starred in Cinemalaya’s Rakenrol, expressed how happy he is now that more Filipinos have come to appreciate such indie films. “Nakakatuwa kasi nanood ako ng Cinemalaya. Sobrang dami ng tao. Naalala ko nung nag-Endo kami nun, bilang lang ang tao eh. Pero ilang taon lang ang dumaan, ngayon lahat ng tickets sold out at sa pagkakaalam ko umabot ata ng 50,000 ang nanood ng Cinemalaya,” said the 26-year-old who has top-billed Endo (2007) and Adela (2008) among others. “Hanggang ngayon willing ako gumawa ng indie film kasi yun ang nagbukas sa akin ng realidad ng showbiz eh, dun ko nakita yung totoong trabaho.”



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Cristine Reyes Thrilled With Reputasyon's High Ratings

Actress Cristine Reyes is happy that her comeback TV project, "Reputasyon," is doing well in terms of ratings.



The much-talked about afternoon series about family and love garnered a 12% audience share, according to the August 5 data released by Kantar Media-TNS.



"Oo sobrang nagulat ako, kasi di ba alam naman natin na single palagi [ang rating]. Happy ako at least nabuhay ng 'Reputasyon' ang pang-hapon ng ABS-CBN," Reyes said.



"Hindi natin magagawa 'yon ng wala ang tulong ng mga nanonood sa atin. So marami pong salamat sa patuloy ninyong pagsuporta at promise na lalo pa naming pagagandahin ang 'Reputasyon.'"



Reyes said the show also helped her prove that she is a real actress.



"Thankful nga ako kasi sa mga roles na akala nila puro sexy lang, ngayon napatunayan ko na sa kanila na kaya kong gumawa ng show na hindi ko kailangang maging sexy para panoorin ng tao," she said.



Reyes was known for her sexy roles in primetime shows "Eva Fonda" and "Kristine."



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Rayver Cruz Wants to Follow John Lloyd Cruz's Footsteps

Though not related by blood, Rayver Cruz and John Lloyd Cruz share the same surname.



Both are young, and are part of the country's small entertainment industry.



But Rayver, known for his dancing skills, wants to take this connection a notch higher -- he aspires to be known as a drama actor, just like Box Office King John Lloyd.



"Oo naman, lahat sa amin gusto 'yung serious role. Kaya nga pinasok namin ito para balang araw ma-achieve namin 'yung maging successful actor," Rayver said.



"Like John Lloyd Cruz, ang hirap, diba? Pero malay mo? Mangangarap na lang eh di dapat 'yung solid na."



Rayver said he wants to follow in John Lloyd's footsteps. In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, the actor-dancer said he has been a fan of John Lloyd since he was little.



"Alam mo magaling talaga, magaling si Kuya Lloydie," he said.



Currently, Rayver is part of ABS-CBN's hit afternoon series "Reputasyon" with his real-life sweetheart Cristine Reyes.



He said he is happy that "Reputasyon" is receiving good reviews partly because of his performance in the show.



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Cristine Reyes Happy to Show Acting Prowess in Reputasyon

Sultry actress Cristine Reyes is getting tired of doing sexy roles.

In an interview during a press visit for her series "Reputasyon," Reyes said she feels that it's already time to move on.

"Nagsasawa na ako sa sexy roles. Iwan na natin sa iba yon. Gusto ko yung iba naman," Reyes said.

The actress admitted that she's enjoying roles that actually showcase her acting prowess than her physical features.

"Hindi ako nahihirapan sa mga seryosong role. Actually, mas gusto ko siya," she said.

She said that she was really happy when "Reputasyon" was offered to her. In the series, Reyes portrays the character of Agnes delos Santos who will do everything to save her reputation.

She said the show gives her the chance to show that she's a real actress.

"Thankful nga ako kasi sa mga roles na akala nila puro sexy, lang ngayon napatunayan ko sa kanila na kaya kong gumawa ng show na hindi ko kailangang maging sexy para panoorin ng tao," she said.

Currently, Reyes is also doing a film with Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis.

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Jomari Yllana Gives Advice to Aiko Melendez on Being Kontrabida

Although she is set to work together again with her ex-husband Jomari Yllana in the upcoming kids-oriented Kapamilya series Atom.

Aiko Melendez said she is currently busy focusing her energy on the new afternoon drama series Reputasyon where she plays her first antagonist role. “Actually yung Atom (the upcoming kids-oriented Kapamilya series) dapat unang project talaga na dapat gagawin ko. Kaya lang management decision talaga na gawin ko muna yung Reputasyon,” she shared.

Aiko, who was married to Jomari Yllana for three years up until 2003, said that she is actually looking forward to seeing how the public will react to their onscreen reunion in Atom. “I’m really, really excited to work with Jomari again kasi siyempre yung team-up namin ni Jom, subok na yan eh. And kahit papaano talaga, everywhere we go, hindi na kami nakaligtas sa mga tuksuhan. Totoo pala may magic pa rin kami ni Jom, I so really want to work with Jomari,” she shared.

The dramatic actress said that Jom has even been giving her acting advice on how to be an effective kontrabida. Aiko is thankful for this because unlike Jom, her role in Reputasyon is her first time to be an anti-hero. “Siya kaya ang acting coach ko! He saw the teaser of Reputasyon and we’re in contact almost everyday lalo na ipinalabas na yung show. Tatawag pa yan sa akin. He calls me mama pa rin, ‘Alam mo mama, dun sa eksenang yun okay ka, magaling ka,’ Kasi siya hindi naman siya new sa pagagawa ng kontrabida kaya tinatanong ko siya paano ba gagawin ko. He’s very generous naman in sharing with me kung anong dapat gawin,” she added. The 35-year-old Reputasyon star said that because of her good relationship with Jomari, she is not discounting the possibility of a reconciliation in the future. “Feeling ko, possibly may gusto pa rin siya sa akin! (laughs). Papatayin ako ‘pag narinig ako nun (laughs). Sasabihin niya, ‘Kaw talaga, sa mga sinasabi mo, hindi na tuloy ako makababae kasi parang hindi na ako maka-move on sa ‘yo!’ (laughs). Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Bakit, hindi ba totoo?’ (laughs). Lalo na nung nakita nya ako, sabi niya ang laki na ng pinayat ko, anong ginawa ko? Sabi ko, ‘See, you’re missing a lot! (laughs)’ Kasi every time I see Jomari, like a few days ago, he was just in the house and he keeps on telling me, ‘Papayat ka ng papayat ah. Parang yan yung dati nung panahon na tayo, promise!’ So andun pa rin yun closeness. Hindi naman maaalis yun,” she explained.

Aiko said that despite the fact that they did not end up together, it does not mean they don’t flirt with each other anymore. For Aiko, having a close relationship with fathers of her children is important to her. “Siguro kasi it’s different when you had something before and when you see Andrei, oh ‘di ba carbon copy ng tatay so yung remembrance is forever nandiyan. Si Martin (Jickain, father of her daughter Martina) naman ang level naman namin is para kaming magbarkada so lahat ng mga dini-date niya, kailangan may approval ko. Sabi niya kung hindi ko gusto hindi na rin niya gusto. Sobrang open. Meron mang bagay dati na hindi okay yung relasyon ko sa mga tatay ng anak ko, this is one thing I’ve learned and I’d like to share siguro sa mga single parents na katulad ko. Siguro hindi nila dapat ipagkait na hindi okay ang relationship ng isang nanay at yung tatay niya kasi yung sa mga tatay yung hope nila na sana magkabalikan hindi na nga natupad, pati ba naman yung pagkakaibigan ipagkakait niyo pang makita ng mga bata? Kaya yun ang gagawin ko na kahit sino pa ang pumalit or sino pa ang bumalik, dapat ang relationship ko sa tatay ng mga anak ko hindi magbabago,” she stressed.

After a very public breakup with Bulacan Mayor Patrick Menesis this year, Aiko said she is happy enjoying her current singlehood along with her two children, Andrei and Martina. “I can say I’m better. So much better. I’ve been given so much blessings lately. Aside from the fact that I have two beautiful children who inspire me a lot, I’ve realized many things lately na hindi lang naman dapat ang love life ang magpapasaya sa isang tao. There’s so many reasons why I have to be happy. Etong work na nga lang sa Reputasyon, parang ngayon ko lang nari-realize na ang bait ng Diyos sa akin kasi two days after the controversy, binigyan na ako ng trabaho. Siguro ito na yung sinasabi ng Diyos na ‘Mabait ka naman na bata, o bibigyan kita ng trabaho para hindi ka naman masyado mag-emote (laughs)’ so I have no right to complain, life is beautiful still,” she shared.

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Jill Yulo Returns to ABS-CBN Via Reputasyon

Currently playing the role of Nina Delos Santos, the younger sister of Cristine Reyes’s character in the afternoon romance drama Reputasyon, Jill Yulo said it was an unexpected blessing for her to be offered a choice role after being away from the limelight for some time. Jill was last seen in the 2007 teleserye Maria Flordeluna. “Nung nakuha ko itong role na ito, sa totoo lang hindi ko alam kung tatanggapin ko o hindi kasi after four years heto agad yung binibigay sa akin. Nandito ako, Kapamilya ako agad. Sobrang heart-melting. Binigyan pa rin nila ako ng chance so meron pa rin silang tiwala sa akin na kaya ko ito,” she shared with Push.com.ph.

In the series, Jill’s character decides to help out her parents in saving money so her sister can graduate first and finally fulfill her dream of going to school in Manila. “Ako si Nina dito, kapatid ko si Cristine na si Agnes tapos nanay ko si Luisa na si Ms. Jaclyn Jose. Nagtitinda ako ng gulay paramapag-aral ko si Agnes. Ako yung mas bata pero ako yung nagpapaaral sa kanya kasi naniniwala ako na ‘pag napag-aral ko siya at natapos siya, tapos ako ang makakapag-aral sa Maynila, mas malaki chance na maaahon ko yung pamilya ko sa kahirapan,” she explained.

The pretty mestiza also admitted that getting the chance to work with veteran actors in the cast was also something she really looked forward to. “The best sila, wala akong mahihiling pa. Sobrang bait nila. Sila Lito Pimentel, si Ms. Jaclyn, at si Aiko (Melendez) sobrang babait. Pati si Cristine. Kahit puyat ka na, hindi iinit yung ulo mo, walang initan ng ulo sa amin. Hindi porke’t mas veterano sila, walang ganun eh. Talagang lahat matatawa sa puyat, nabubulol, tatawa na lang,” she admitted.

A self-confessed longtime fan of Aiko, Jill said she was so affected when she first met her idol on their first taping day. “Sobrang mahiyain akong tao. Isang beses lang ako lumapit para makapagpapakilala talaga ako at kay Aiko Melendez yun. Idol ko yun. Naiyak pa ako. Talagang nagtago ako at naiyak ako nung nakilala ko siya. Sobrang saya. Hindi ko naisip na makakatrabaho ko siya. Napapanuod ko na siya nung sobrang dati pa, nung kasama niya si Aga (Muhlach) at maiksi pa yung buhok niya nun. Dream come true na nakilala ko siya dito. Tapos nalaman ko pa na ang bait niyang tao,” Jill said.

The aspiring dramatic actress also shared that since they started working together on Reputasyon, she and Aiko have also become even more connected because of the social messaging site Twitter. “After naming magkakilala, tinweet nya ako agad. Sabi niya, ‘Napakagandang bata!’ Ang haba tuloy ng hair ko. Ngayon magka-tweet na kami. Sobrang bago lang ako sa Twitter tapos siya agad yung naging friend ko. Wala na akong mahihiling pa,” she admitted.

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Cristine Reyes Disappointed for Not Being on Primetime?

Hindi naman kataka-taka kung maging disappointed man si Cristine Reyes dahil ang bago niyang seryeng Reputasyon ay inilagay sa pang-hapong slot ng ABS-CBN sa halip na sa inaasahan niyang pang-gabing slot na tinatawag na primetime sa TV.

May dahilan naman sa reklamo niya dahil malaki ang cast ng Reputasyon (Rayver Cruz, Jason Abalos, Aiko Melendez, Jaclyn Jose, Lito Pimentel, Emilio Garcia, Deborah Sun, Jill Yulo, Andre Garcia, John James Uy), plus dalawa ang direktor na humahawak ng serye, sina Jeffrey Jetturian at Mervyn Brondial.

Pero dahil si Cristine ang taong maging ang mga negatibong bagay ay ginagawa niyang positibo kung kaya, okay na sa kanya ang mapanood siya sa hapon.

“Tinatanggap ko na lamang na malaki ang tiwala nila sa cast. Para ilagay ang Reputasyon sa hapon, mas gusto kong paniwalaan na gusto ng ABS-CBN na palakasin ang afternoon programming kaya okay na,” paliwanag ni Cristine.

Muntik namang hindi tanggapin ni Aiko ang kanyang role sa serye na nagsimula nang mapanood nung Lunes, July 11.

“Gusto ko lang balikan ang pag-aartista ko pero ayaw ko naman na agad magagalit sa akin ang tao dahil lang kontrabida ang role ko. Pero nang mabasa ko ang script at makita ko ang kahalagahan ng role, tinanggap ko na rin,” panimula naman ni Aiko na ginulat ang marami dahil konti na lamang at fit na siya, bilang paghahanda sa kanyang pagiging aktibong muli.

Inamin nila pareho ni Cristine na nagkailangan sila nang una silang magharap dahil nga sa pagkakaroon dati ng isyu ni Aiko sa kapatid ni Cristine na si Ara Mina pero hindi naman ito naging isyu sa kanilang dalawa. Sabi nga ni Cristine, wala siyang kinalaman dun. Bata pa siya nang mangyari ’yun na tinawanan lamang ni Aiko dahil lumabas na parang napakatanda na niya.

Unang serye naman ni Laurice Guillen ang Reputasyon na inakala ng marami na isa sa mga direktor ng serye, ’yun pala isa siya sa mga artista nito. Role ng ina ng gobernador at biyenan ni Aiko ang ginagampanan niya. Hindi pa sila nagkaka-eksena ni Cristine pero dahil ilang ulit na niya itong na-workshop kung kaya alam niya ang kapasidad nito.

“I worked with her in Eva Fonda at masaya ako sa naging trabaho niya. Ang husay-husay niyang artista,” papuri niya rito.

When posed with the question kung saan siya mas fulfilled, sa pagiging direktor o artista, sinabi niyang masfulfilled siya bilang director.

“Mas mahirap ang trabaho nila kaya nga appreciated ko ang mga directors ko rito sa Reputasyon, pero ikamamatay ko ang mag-direk ng series,” pag-amin niya.

Reputasyon's First Week Reruns This Sunday

Missed the pilot week of “Reputasyon,” the newest afternoon teleserye on ABS-CBN? Worry no more for ABS-CBN offers its viewers another chance to watch the first few episodes of “Reputasyon” via a marathon this Sunday, 10:15a.m. before “ASAP Rocks.”

Starred by Cristine Reyes, “Reputasyon’s” pilot week stirred up the online community as it was highly talked about in popular social networking sites and online forums.

As it steps on its second week this coming Monday, more intense scenes are yet to unfold in the series that banners ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold campaign.

Don’t get left behind. Watch “Reputsayon: Ang Simula” marathon on ABS-CBN before “ASAP Rocks”.

Regular airing of “Reputasyon” is Mondays to Fridays 2p.m. after “Happy Yipee Yehey.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Reputasyon Banners Kapamilya Gold

What if your reputation was put on the line because of a false accusation and a web of lies and deceit? ABS-CBN takes drama on a different level via “Reputasyon” which started airing last Monday (July 11).

Part of ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold, “Reputasyon” is led by Cristine Reyes.

As she embarks on a new role that promises to be her most challenging by far, Cristine is ready to put her reputation on the line for her new show. “Itataya ko po ang repustasyon ko, maganda po talaga ang kwento nitong bagong show namin. Pinagisipan po ng mabuti at pinaghandaan po ng aming mga manunulat at produksyon,” Cristine shares.

Cristine plays the role of Agnes De Los Santos, a simple woman with big dreams for her family. However, an event changes her life in ways she did not imagine or dream of.

Also starring in the drama with Cristine is her real-life boyfriend, Rayver Cruz. “Pakiramdam ko hindi ako nagtatrabaho kasi masaya kami sa set. Masayang-masaya ako na kasama ko si Cristine dito sa show. Bihira lang naman kasi yung pagkakataon na makasama mo sa isang project yung mahal mo sa buhay. At ang project na ito, maipagmamalaki namin, exciting ang magiging latag ng mga kwento,” Rayver reveals.

Jason Abalos completes “Reputasyon’s” love triangle as Boyet. Jason also could not help but express happiness over his new project and hopes for its success.

This is also the comeback project of Aiko Melendez, who took a hiatus from the television scene for some time. Aiko plays the antagonist this time, a role which will definitely show why she’s a multi-awarded actress.

An impressive array of actors further bring brilliance to the teleserye-- Jaclyn Jose, Lito Pimentel, Emilio Garcia, Deborah Sun, Jill Yulo, Andre Garcia, John James Uy plus acclaimed directors/actors Laurice Guillen and Celso Ad Castillo complete the cast.

Under the direction of Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn Brondial, “Reputasyon” airs weekdays after “Happy Yippee Yehey” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Aiko Melendez on Working With Cristine Reyes

What Aiko Melendez admires most about her Reputasyon co-star Cristine Reyes is that she is true to herself. “Hindi siya mahirap pakisamahan, what you see is what you get,” Aiko described Cristine. She continued that if Cristine is sad, she just remains quiet in one corner. “’Pag mainit ang ulo niya, dun lang siya sa isang tabi, pag masaya siya, sobrang saya naman siya so hindi mahirap pakisamahan.” Aiko continued that she appreciates Cristine’s personality because unlike other celebrities, Cristine’s attitude makes her easy to get along with. “Hindi kagaya ng iba na maraming front, ‘yung paplastikin ka o hindi mo kayang basahin.”

Reputasyon also serves as Aiko’s comeback project after taking a break from the limelight. “Sobrang happy ako na ang comeback ko ay dito via Reputasyon. ‘Yung role ko dito is something different and something na talagang excited akong gawin dahil mapaglalaruan ko siya in terms of acting. I play the role of Catherine Delamayor. Kami ni Cristine ang maglalaban ng reputasyon ng bawat isa dahil marami ang mangyayari ritong twist na dapat pakaingatan mo ang reputasyon ng isang tao.”

As early as now the actress is already getting good reviews for her performance as seen in the teleserye’s trailer. “’Yun ang maganda pag matagal kang nawala tapos maganda pa ‘yung role mo. Maganda pa ‘yung mga artistang makakasama mo, so nae-excite ka nadadala lahat,” she explained.

Despite feeling the pressure, Aiko is still confident about their project because all of the people behind this teleserye really worked hard to come up with a quality program. “Hindi lang casting ang magaling the script itself and the direction, everything was really prepared and talagang tailored sa bawat isa sa amin kaya excited ako.”

Aiko will be the antagonist in the series but added that there is also depth in her character. “Meron siyang pinanggagalingan. Hindi siya ‘yung tipikal na kontrabida na parang masabi lang na may kontrabida. ‘Yung sa akin meron redeeming factor. ‘Yun ang kailangang pagkatutukan dito kasi may dahilan kung bakit ako naging ganito.”

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ABS-CBN Unveils Big Changes This Monday

Get ready as ABS-CBN unveils big changes in its program line up starting Monday, July 11. Three new shows are set to shake up your TV viewing habit, while your favorite noontime show moves to an earlier timeslot to make your lunch more lively.

Starting Monday, Happy Yipee Yehey moves to an earlier timeslot, beginning at exactly 12 noon. Enjoy your lunch with loads of fun games and laughter courtesy of the HYY family --- John Estrada, Randy Santiago, Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Manalo, Matteo Guidicelli, Jason Francisco, and Melai Cantiveros.

At 2 PM, witness the start of a woman’s fight against lies to regain her and her family's dignity. Cristine Reyes top-bills the newest afternoon teleserye Reputasyon, from the producers of the highly watched dramas Rosalka and Magkaribal. Cristine plays Agnes Delos Santos, a young woman wrongfully accused and persecuted. Playing her leading men are Jason Abalos and Rayver Cruz. Reputasyon also stars Jaclyn Jose, Lito Pimentel, Aiko Melendez, and Laurice Guillen.

At 5:15 PM, I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange brings a fusion of real-life documentary and heartfelt drama, produced by the ABS-CBN TV Entertainment team and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Hosted by Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania, and Melai Cantiveros, I Dare You will test the resilience and determination of celebrity Kapamilya challengers who will enter the lives of various common people to experience and understand what others have to go through just to make a living. As the stars succeed in their task, the ‘Bidang Kapamilya’ will take home different kinds of prizes.

In its first episode, Gab Valenciano and Alessandra De Rossi will join Jericho as the actor returns to his roots as a fish vendor in Marikina. Watch as Jericho teaches Gab and Alessandra how to carry loads of fresh fish and, with just their bare hands, gut the fishes which must be ready to be sold at the market.

On Primetime Bida right after The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition, watch the newest Koreanovela that will examine how one’s life can be considered ‘well lived.’ Pure Love follows the story of Dianne, a young professional coming from a rich family. She seems to have everything, until a tragic accident claims her life. But Dianne is given a second chance to visit one by one the persons who she believes loves and values her. In her limited time, she discovers the real motives of other people on her.

Be sure to catch these surprises and more on ABS-CBN this Monday, July 11.

Jason Abalos on Reputasyon

Jason Abalos said that he does not feel uncomfortable being the third wheel in the team up of real-life couple Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz in the upcoming teleserye, Reputasyon, which will premiere on July 11. Jason reasoned, “Kasi alam ng lahat na nagtatrabaho lang kami, so yung mga isyung mga ganyan, tungkol sa mga love life, sa kanila na lang yon.”

He continued that he is actually good friends with Rayver so he is confident that it won’t be a problem to the latter that he will be the other leading man of Cristine. In a separate interview, Rayver described Jason being “like a brother” to him.

This is not the first time that Jason will be paired up with Cristine because they already teamed up in the 2008 teleserye, Eva Fonda. In Reputasyon, Jason will portray Boyet, the guy who will help the family of Cristine’s character to regain their reputation after losing their family’s honor due to a turn of events.

Jason explained that he was glad when he found out that he was going to be working again with Cristine. Apart from the actress, Jason has already worked with his other co-stars so taping is a breeze. “Di na ko ganun kabago sa showbiz [so] karamihan sa kanila nakatrabaho ko na rin so masaya masayang kasama,” he said. Also starring in Reputasyon are Aiko Melendez, Jaclyn Jose, Lito Legaspi, and a lot more.

Jason also said that Cristine has gotten better as an actress compared to how she was in Eva Fonda. “Iba siya. Sobrang galing niya ngayon kumbaga dito sa Reputasyon ipanlalaban niya ‘yung acting, ang galing talaga.”

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Cristine Reyes on Reputasyon

Cristine Reyes is excited about her teleserye Reputasyon because of the chance to work with brilliant actors such as Jaclyn Jose, Lito Pimentel, Aiko Melendez, and Jason Abalos. Award-winning director Laurice Guillen will direct the teleserye. In the soap series, Cristine will play the role of Agnes de los Santos, which she describes as “simpleng tao, kolehiyala at pangarap niyang maging guro katulad ng kanyang ina (Jaclyn), [at ang] tatay (Lito) niya isang magsasaka.”

With highly-acclaimed actors for co-stars, Cristine related that she needs to keep herself on her toes. She added that viewers should watch out for the confrontation scenes between her and Aiko, who plays the antagonist. She continued that there are also intense confrontation scenes between Jaclyn and Aiko.

Reputasyon is also the project that will launch her and real-life boyfriend Rayver Cruz as a love team. They worked before in Kristine Series but they were not yet together at that time. More than worrying about how viewers would react to their first team-up, Cristine is more excited about the quality of their project. “Well nung nabasa ko naman ‘yung script I’m sure magugustuhan ito ng mga manonood dahil from intense acting to kilig-kiligan, alam mo ‘yung tipo ng mga Pinoy? So nasa panlasa ito ng mga Pinoy at magugustuhan nila ito,” she assured.

She also said that having her boyfriend as her leading man has a lot of advantages. “Masaya siyempre kasi ‘di ka mabo-bored, ‘yung inspirasyon mo nasa tabi mo lang. Masaya. Sa Reputasyon lang kami halos nagkikita.”

Aside from the teleserye, Cristine is also shooting for her next film with Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis. When it comes to billing, the sexy actress said that she has no problem even if her name will come last. “Okay lang ako kahit after na ng kung sino [ang mauuna]. ‘Di big deal sa akin ‘yon,” she said and continued that Anne and Derek’s names deserve to come before hers. “Mauna sila talaga dahil sila naman ay institusyon, joke! Ano bang term don? Mas marami na silang napatunayan kesa sa akin.”

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Aiko Melendez on Reputasyon

Aiko Melendez will make her TV comeback via the upcoming teleserye Reputasyon, which will also star Cristine Reyes, Rayver Cruz, and Jason Abalos. The actress added that she plans to keep herself busy with work so she can move on from her failed relationship with Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses. She added that she is setting aside her love life for the meantime.

“When you’re moving on there’s so much blessings,” she said. “I’m so busy with work and ngayon ko napagtutuunan uli na alagaan ang sarili ko and siguro I can say after ‘yung bagyong dumating sa akin, ang good riddance ay be busy and be beautiful.

“Hindi ako ‘yung tipo ng tao na kahit hindi maganda ang kinahinatnan nito eh magdu–dwell ako on being negative. I want to be positive and ‘yun ang gusto kong pagtuunan [ng pansin],” she explained.

She added that her past experiences also taught her to deal with breakups better. “Ako ipinapasa-Diyos ko na lang lahat. Ang natutunan ko kapag marami kang baggage sa puso mo at ikaw mismo ang nagdadala non, makikita sa aura ng tao. So ngayon ako natutunan ko na isumbong lahat sa Kanya. Nung isumbong ko lahat sa Kanya, para masaya ako ngayon, hindi ako nasi-stress, wala akong wrinkles ‘di ba? Mahal ang pampa-beauty.”

Aiko also said that she welcomes suitors but it might take some time before she decides to be in another commitment. “There’s nothing wrong kung magpalipad-hangin, [pero] hanggang dyan muna sila and kung makakaantay sila sa panahon na okay na okay na ako, na fulfill na ako sa career ko, sa mga anak ko, tsaka ulit ako sasabak.”

Prior to doing Reputasyon, Aiko was supposed to make a teleserye first with former partner Jomari Yllana but the project was called off. “It’s management’s decision na unahin ko muna ang Reputasyon, pero I’m bound to do the project with Jomari. I think after Reputasyon ‘yun na ‘yung isusunod,” she said.

Aiko admitted that she is already excited about working with Jomari. As a matter of fact, the actress said that the actor is her acting coach for Reputasyon. “Kakausap ko lang sa kanya kahapon tinatanong niya tungkol sa Reputasyon. Siya ‘yung mas kabado para sa akin,” she explained. “More than sa project namin, nagiging acting coach ko si Joms. Kaya kapag magkatrabaho na kami, kaming dalawa ang maglalaban sa aktingan.”

Aiko became playful when she seemed to suggest that she and Jomari might end up together in the end since they are both single. “Ako naniniwala na ang special feelings will always be there, it could be rekindled or it could be in a different level. I can say right now, my feelings for Joms will always be special because tatay siya ng anak ko and it will remain for the rest of our lives. Magkaroon man siya ng love life, ako, may soft spot ‘yan lagi sa akin.”

Rayver Cruz Defends Cristine Reyes' Supposed Temper on the Set of Reputasyon

Cristine Reyes said that all is well between her and the staff member of her teleserye, Reputasyon with whom she had a tiff. Prior to this, the actress expressed her anger with the said production staff member via Twitter and said that people should do their job right by working properly and having the presence of mind. In an interview last Sunday, Cristine said she did not want to go into details regarding the issue and just addressed the matter, “Okay na ‘yon.”

However, boyfriend Rayver Cruz, who is also her leading man in Reputasyon provided more specific details. He said that he also listened to the side of the production staff member to really understand the matter. In defense of his girlfriend, Rayver said, “Kilala ko naman si AA (Cristine’s nickname) very honest, very strong, and hindi naman siguro siya gagawa ng ganung reaksyon kung wala siyang basehan.”

The issue started when Ogie Diaz made a blind item on Entertainment Live about an actress who allegedly gets temperamental when she is not in the mood during her taping. A few minutes after the blind item, Cristine posted her reactions on her Twitter and defended that showbiz insiders should find out what really happened. The sexy actress tweeted that she expressed her disappointment by slamming the door, and which did not go unnoticed by the production people. She made other tweets and confessed about her behavior because her co-workers were not doing their job well.

Rayver continued that the issue has been addressed and that the misunderstanding has been settled. “Ayos na, tsaka settled na ‘yon. May meeting kami for the promo and isiningit lang ang topic na ‘yon sa meeting pero settled naman agad, di naman big problem,” said Rayver.

On a lighter note, Cristine and Rayver agree that working with your real-life partner is advantageous. “Kasi sa taping ‘yung long hours of waiting naka-tengga ka lang, walang ginagawa, nakatitig ka lang sa ceiling. So mas maganda pag meron kang kasama ‘di ba?” Rayver added that having Cristine as a co-star makes him inspired to go to work. “Every taping day, may nilu-look forward ka agad na pumunta agad sa set kasi magkikita kayo.”

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Cristine Reyes Happy for her Leading Men in Reputasyon

Hindi maikakaila na going strong ang relasyon ngayon nina Cristine Reyes at Rayver Cruz sa kabila ng mga kontrobersiyang pinagdaanan nila. Sa katunayan ay sobrang sweet sila sa isa’t isa habang nasa backstage sa ginanap na Star Creatives trade launch noong June 16. Excited at super blessed ang pakiramdam nila dahil muli silang magkakatambal sa teleseryeng Reputasyon. “Sobrang saya ko kasi siyempre pag nagte-taping, minsan magdamag kami sa set. At least nandyan siya katrabaho ko din. Kahit na maging super busy man, ok lang kasi nagkikita pa rin naman kami sa set,” natutuwang kwento ni Cristine sa Push.com.ph.

Kung ang ibang celebrity couples ay iniiwasang magkatrabaho sa pelikula or teleserye, mas madali raw para kina Cristine at Rayver ang maging magka-love team dahil gamay na nila ang isa’t isa. Bukod pa dito ay maganda naman ang pagtanggap ng Kapamilya viewers noong minsang magkatrabaho sila sa Kristine Series. “Nag-start na kaming mag-taping pero hindi pa kami nagkakasama sa eksena ni Rayver. Para sa akin siguro madali na siya ang ka-partner ko on screen kasi kumportable kami sa isa’t isa. Pwera lang kung magloloko ito. Mahilig kasi siyang mangasar, eh ako naman pikon,” pag-amin pa ng aktres.

Masaya rin si Cristine dahil reunion project din nila ito ni Jason Abalos na una niyang naging leading man sa Eva Fonda. “Okay naman yung magiging love triangle namin. Basta si Jason makikilala ko sa probinsiya tapos si Rayver naman taga-Manila. Excited akong maka-work ulit si Jason. Siyempre yung first soap ko sa ABS-CBN siya ang nakasama ko. Pero so far wala pang chance na makapag-bonding kami dahil magkahiwalay naman kasi yung standby area namin sa set tsaka kakaumpisa pa lang din naming mag-taping.”

Dagdag pa ni Cristine, ibang-iba ang character niya sa Reputasyon kumpara sa mga nakaraan niyang teleserye dahil hindi siya magpapa-sexy this time around. “Ang role ko dito ay si Agnes, isa akong student at mapagmahal na anak. Gaganap na parents ko sina Lito Pimentel at Jaclyn Jose. Wala akong sexy scenes dito, wholesome ito. Siguro parang suggestive yung title ng soap, pero kapag napanood ni’yo malalaman niyo bakit tinawag na Reputasyon. Ayoko muna sabihin yung ibang detalye. Basta abangan na lang nila ang Reputasyon soon on ABS-CBN.”

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