Philippine Showbiz Today
March 22 - April 7, 2018
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Jessie J eager to work with KZ ‘It girl’ Liz Uy is now an ‘it’ mom
Celebrity stylist Liz Uy has con-
firmed rumors that she is now a
mother as she introduced to the
world her baby boy Xavi in an Insta-
gram post on Friday.
In an exclusive interview with
Preview magazine, she affirmed that
Xavi is her baby and motherhood has
changed her life significantly.
“I don’t really think only of myself
anymore. Every time I do anything, I
think of Xavi first,” the ex-girlfriend
of actor John Lloyd Cruz has been
quoted as saying.
Celebrities and netizens gave
their congratulatory messages to the
After getting eliminated from
Chinese talent show “Singer 2018,”
KZ Tandingan took to Twitter to
share her reflections on leaving the
show.
“I close my eyes because faith
is seeing for me. I did everything I
could, but the results are out of our
control. I’m going home tomorrow
with a happy heart. This won’t be
the last time the world will hear a
Filipino sing her heart out. Thank
You, Lord! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!”
she wrote.
Although no longer a part
of the show, she has left a lasting
impression on the other contenders,
most especially international pop
star Jessie J.
new mother.
“We love you Ms Liz. Xavi looks
adorable,” Miss Universe 2015 Pia
Wurtzbach commented on the post.
“I miss you Xavi!” said actress
and Uy’s friend, Anne Curtis.
It can be recalled that Liz was
unable to attend Anne’s wedding,
presumably because she was still
pregnant with her baby.
Liz starred in the reality show “It
Girls” together with her friends So-
lenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza, and
Georgina Wilson.●
- J.M. Severo. PS
When she got eliminated
from the show, KZ received a hug
from Jessie J, who told her, “You
are amazing. We know each other
now. Stay in touch, please. Let’s do
some work together. I’d love that.”
Jessie J also posted a
message on her Instagram, stating
how incredible it feels to be part of
the show. Her post included a selfie
she had with KZ.
“Having the time of my life
doing the show ‘Singer’ in China
with these amazing people. Life
is about experience. Doing things
that break away from the norm
and the expected in this industry.
Bridging a gap between two very
different cultures,” she wrote.●
- M.J. Felipe, Malaya
Sharon meets President Duterte;
skips daughter KC’s jewelry line launch
It was a special moment for
famed actor Sharon Cuneta to have
dined with Pres. Rodrigo Duterte
on March 20, at the Malacañang
Palace.
Sharon is known to be a fan of
the President, whom she said is a
close friend of her late father, Pablo
Cuneta. Of course, Sharon did not
miss the chance to take selfies with
the President.
“Ito po ang mga kinikuwento
ko kay Kiko kanina pa. Kumain ng
sardines si Tatay Digong kanina,
nagcrave tuloy ako. Magsasardinas
din kami ni Kiko bago ako matulog,”
Sharon said as she posted their
group photos on Instagram.
She also brought her brother
Chet along with her. While Sharon’s
husband Kiko is from the Liberal
Party, this doesn’t affect Sharon’s
admiration for President Duterte. She
previously said that Kiko understands
her political stand.
“My beloved only brother with
the exact same DNA as mine, Chet,
@chetdc9 finally met his idol and
hero tonight. My Daddy was a good
friend of the President’s. Kuya and I
always find ways to make each other
happy. Tonight, I was not only happy
and honored to have dinner with
Pres. Duterte, but also to make my
Kuya the happiest I’ve ever been able
to make him. Hope you’re happy,
Daddy! I love you so much, Kuya ko,”
she said, posting a photo of Duterte
and her brother, showing her support
and prayers for Duterte’s endeavors.
“And thank you, Mr. President.
We pray that