Philippine Showbiz Today 19
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Mario Montenegro : The Brown Adonis as Mighty Thor
In the ‘ 50s , Mario Montenegro was billed the Brown Adonis . He with the brown skin , handsome face and well-sculpted physique .
Mario played heroic roles , including Prinsipe Tenoso , Rodrigo de Villa , Lapu-Lapu and Dagohoy .
When the legendary Viking , the mighty Thor , was made into a movie by People ’ s Pictures in 1957 , the only choice for the role was , but of course , Mario Montenegro . Mario was Prince Thor who saved the kingdom of the Vikings from the invaders , the Tartars .
Mario ’ s mother , Daisy Collin , was French , but he got the brown skin from his father , Gerardo Macalalag , of Pagsanjan , Laguna . He took up fine arts at the University of the Philippines , where the future National
Artist Carlos ‘ Botong ’ Francisco was one of his mentors . Mario ’ s paintings were influenced by Botong , who became his good friend .
During World War II , Mario joined at 14 the Hunters ROTC Guerillas and assisted in the liberation of the Los Baños concentration camp internees . He received eight medals and awards for valor in the military service .
On-cam and off , Mario Montenegro was a hero .
( Danny Dolor : Remember When ? is celebrating its 24th anniversary this year . Featuring the author ’ s prized collection . RW predated by almost 20 years a radio program using the same title . That ’ s for the record - RKC ) ●
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Maine explains her ‘ insensitive ’ manners
Maine Mendoza cited her reason for the way she acted to a “ Sugod Bahay ” winner who expressed grief over losing her child recently .
“ Nakikiramay po kami kay ate . Hindi po namin alam nung una na ganun pala ang pinagdadaanan niya bilang hindi po namin naintindihan ’ yung una niyang sinabi ( We share our condolences to Leny . We have no idea on what she ’ s going through because we did not understand what she was saying ),” she replied to one of the netizen who questioned her actions .
Last Monday , “ Sugod Bahay ” hosts Paolo Ballesteros , Jose Manalo and Maine went to Calumpit , Bulacan for their “ Juan For All , All For Juan ” segment . They interviewed a 33-year-old lady who couldn ’ t stop crying . Asked if she ’ s happy to have had won , the lady said , “ Opo sobra pong tuwa dahil mapapalibing ko na po ’ yung anak ko , makakabayad na po sa funeraria . ( I ’ m so happy because I can finally pay for my son ’ s burial and funeral service ).
When Joey asked , “ Menggay , ano daw ? ( Menggay , what did she say ?)” Maine mimicked her .
One netizen tweeted , “ I find this part so insensitive knowing that the sugod bahay winner ’ s son / daughter ( not sure ) just recently died and they still continue this sick joke of replicating her emotions on what she felt during that moment . You guys are so inconsiderate ,” tagging Maine , Joey and Jose on the thread . ●
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