Philippine Showbiz Today
March 8 - 21, 2018
Richard talks on new career chapter
Richard Gutierrez considers his
being a Kapamilya via the hit prime
time offering La Luna Sangre a new
chapter in his showbiz career. The
actor said that ABS-CBN has given
him good exposure and he can only
be thankful for every opportunity.
“It’s a fresh start for me, a good
chapter if I may say so. As an actor,
I’m excited with what’s going else
to happen in the coming days,” he
starts.
“Obviously, they’re doing a
great job. I’m amazed. That’s the
reason why they are an industry
leader, and it’s nice to work with only
the best.”
Looking back, Chard has no
regrets if at current, he is no longer
the Prime Time King, unlike when he
was with former mother studio GMA
where he reigned supreme in the
ratings chart starting with Mulawin in
2004.
“Well, I’ve had my fair share of
triumph in the past no doubt. My
eleven-year stay as a Kapuso opened
lots of opportunities for me then.
Imagine, I was churning in one hit
show after the other. That was indeed
an amazing phase in my career.
“But I guess, in the passing of
times, I evolved both as a performer
and individual. I believe that as long
as you’re passionate about your craft
and open to further improvement,
you still have a long way to go in the
‘biz.”
Richard discloses the reason
why he opted not to renew his
contract with GMA during that time.
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“For the record, it was my
choice. Perhaps, I got too tired. My
workload was continuous. I got burnt
out. I wasn’t enjoying already. I didn’t
know myself then as well as my true
friends. I went through an emotional
roller coaster during that period but
I’m thankful that I’ve undergone such
because it helped me become more
mature.”
Because of that experience, the
popular star realized a lot of things
about handling stardom.
“I realized that I had to go
through all that stuff to know what
really matters. I’m no longer the
happy-go-lucky type. Now, I don’t
take things for granted when it
comes to my career. I treat it more
as a profession.
“During my time-off, when I
lived in Switzerland and the States
for a while, I was able to rejuvenate
myself. I gained my mojo back, so
to speak. Everything appeared to be
fresh once again. It’s not all about
high salary. You do it because you
love acting. I’m happy to say that at
this point, I’m into that stage in which
I love my craft!” ends Richard. ●
- J.P. Gonzales, MT
Baron Geisler nabbed for
Sarah G voted ‘Best
alarm and scandal in Angeles Philippine Act’ in New York
Baron Frederick Von Geisler is
in the news again.
He was hauled to jail Monday
afternoon by local police here, the
latest incident in the troubled actor’s
sordid, violent life. Geisler reportedly
went amuck outside the residence
of Michael Robin Stone Morales, 45,
and challenged everyone on sight to
a fist fight.
He was wielding a bladed
weapon when caught by authorities,
said Senior Inspector Agnes Nolasco,
chief of the Public Information Office
(PIO) of the Angeles City Police Office
(ACPO).
In his complaint, Morales stated
that Geisler was unruly and yelling
invectives in front of his residence
while clutching a kitchen knife at
Barangay Pulung Maragul in this city
past 3 p.m.
He said Geisler threatened
house occupants with harm including
his wife. Geisler, 53, kicked the gate
of Morales’ residence and challenged
him to a face-off.
“Baron was so rowdy and unruly
when he stormed our residence in
Don Bonifacio Subdivision,” Morales
told authorities.
Morales said he asked the
assistance of police station 3 leading
to Geisler’s arrest. He said the March
5 incident was one of series of
incidents where the movie actor had
been involved in public scandal due
to alcohol.
“Kapag nalalasing nagwawala
naghahanap ng away at wala nang
respeto sa kanyang kapatid,” said
Morales.
A kitchen knife was seized by
responding cops from Geisler’s
possession. Charges of grave
threat, alarm and scandal and illegal
possession of bladed weapon have
been filed before the City Prosecutors
Office against Geisler who remained
locked up at the Station 3 detention
cell.
The actor, who has a long
history of alcoholism and abrasive
behavior, posted a selfie video to
his Facebook page early Monday,
showing a bloodied and battered
face. He said his injuries were the
result of an altercation with Morales
and two of Geisler’s siblings, former
taekwondo athlete Donnie Geisler
and Morales’ wife.●
- J. Malabanan, Interaskyon
Throughout her glittering 15
years in showbiz, Sarah Geronimo
has bagged her fair share of awards,
including international ones.
On Wednesday, the superstar
singer added another as she was
recognized as the “Best Philippine
Act” at the International Golden
Panther Music Awards 2018 in
New York.
The recognition was based
on votes from fans.
The International Golden
Panther Music Awards is described
as an awards ceremony honoring
the “world’s best-selling artists.”
Viva, the talent agency that
handles Geronimo’s career, shared
the happy news a day before the
singer’s showbiz anniversary.
On this day back in 2003,
she joined “Star For A Night,” the
singing competition that paved the
way towards her stardom.
She will be holding a concert
at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on
April 14 to celebrate her newest
milestone.●
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