Philippine Showbiz Today 19
March 22 - April 7 , 2017
Angel , John Lloyd to join Kathryn , Daniel in La Luna Sangre
Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz will be part of ABS-CBN ’ s much-awaited television series “ La Luna Sangre ,” which also features young stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo .
Locsin herself confirmed the news on Monday after she announcing in an interview with ABS-CBN News reporter MJ Felipe that she can no longer play the iconic Filipina superhero Darna , citing health reasons .
“ I ’ m very excited to work again with Lloydy . Mayroon kaming special participation sa ‘ La Luna Sangre ,’” said Locsin , who fanned speculations early this month after she posted on Instagram a photo of her in between promotional posters for “ Lobo ” and “ Imortal .”
“ La Luna Sangre ” is the upcoming third installment of the hit fantasy franchise , after “ Lobo ” and “ Imortal ,” which both starred Locsin .
On Monday , Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos announced that Locsin will no longer play Darna in the upcoming movie due to health reasons .
The film ’ s director Erik Matti stressed that he and Star Cinema are just after the welfare of Locsin .
The announcement was made more than a year after Locsin backed out from doing the project after her spine was damaged .
Meanwhile , Locsin also confirmed that she will be doing two movies .
“ Mayroon akong movie with James Reid and and ‘ yung pelikula ko kay Coco Martin to be directed by Olivia Lamasan . And , may teleserye na pini-pitch sa akin ngayon ,” Locsin announced .
Locsin earlier expressed her wish to work again with Martin , who currently stars in the hit series “ Ang Probinsyano .”
In 2015 , Martin and Locsin topbilled a special episode of “ Maalaala Mo Kaya ” as tribute to 44 members of Special Action Force who were killed in Mamasapano , Maguindanao . ● - ABS-CBN
Philippine Showbiz Today 19
JaDine spreads kilig in the US
Currently on a U . S . concert tour is popular love team JaDine , composed of James Reid and Nadine Lustre .
James and Nadine will be in Escondido , California and at the Alex Theatre in Glendale , California ; on March 31 at the Chabot College of Performing Arts in Hayward , California ; and on April 1 , at the Ayva Center Concerts and Banquets in Houston , Texas .
They will end the tour on May 5 at the World Trade Center in Dubai . Also featured in the show are host and comedian Chad Kinis and the G Force Dancers .
This is JaDine ’ s second international concert tour . Last year saw the pair performing in the Middle East , Europe , the US and Canada .
The “ Always JaDine 2017 ” tour is made possible by SMDC and Philippine Airlines . ●
- Crispina Martinez-Belen , MB