ITHOUT really trying, Karylle's boyfriend, Dingdong Dantes has got the approval of Karylle's parents, including her relatives in the U.S. When mom Zsa Zsa Padilla saw her daughter doing duet with Dingdong on TV, she's so "kilig."
 
"Why, they look so good together," gushes Karylle's mom, no less.
 
The funny thing, according to Karylle, is she and Dingdong don't really have much in common.
 
For one thing, she is a singer and he's a dancer.  "He also likes to watch movies more than me," laughs Karylle. "He is also very active, my opposite,  although I did try kickboxing once."
 
As if to prove his support for her, Dingdong even agreed to take up singing lessons just so he could do a duet with Karylle on her latest album.

The song, entitled "Hiling" (which Karylle wrote herself) is about a girl  wishing for love. The Dingdong-Karylle duet is part of the packaged album "You Make  Me Sing," released recently by Universal Records. The song even has a music video starring the two of them. It was shot in Canyon Woods, near Batangas and Tagaytay border. Very soon, you should see that music video on TV.

Career-wise, 2005 really did seem to be Karylle's breakout year. Aside from releasing a new album, she was also given the chance to  star in "Encantadia"  and later on in "Etheria."
 
On her own, she shines even with much connecting her to her famous mom,
 
CONTINUOUS BLISS FOR GARY V

ALL of Gary Valenciano's 22 years in the business turned out blissful. His status as a performer becomes fuller, stronger and brighter, unquestionably acknowledged by many people inside and out of the industry plus a respect from his co-workers.including his peers.
 
Before 2005 year ended, Gary added color by receiving the First  Generations Award from MTV Pilipinas, a lifetime achievement award honoring his efforts in promoting OPM and inspiring the youth with his excellence and professionalism,  as well as championing the cause of children through his  involvement as UNICEF Ambassador of Goodwill for seven years now.
 
He was also named Entertainer of the Year by the Aliw Awards, and reaped another Best Concert Act Award for his concert, "Thankful" at the Araneta Coliseum. In recording, he received several multi-platinum awards and his 7th Best Performance by a Male Recording Artists Award from the Aliw Awards.

His "Pure Heart" album is truly a lifetime treat, not just for Gary 's fans
but for everyone who loves good music. Aside from the newly-released
single "Destiny," the album contains other musical gems, such as a reworking of the Smokey Mountain hit, "Kailan," written by Ryan Cayabyab. Current chart-topper "Ikaw Lamang," the theme song of Star Cinema's " Dubai ," as well as "Kailangan Kita," "Because of You," "Anak" and "How Did You Know," all movie theme songs—are all certified hits.
 
Also included are the Filipino Channel or TFC's theme song for the year
"Lipad Na Pangarap," the classic "Lift Up Your Hands" and "Gumising Na Tayo'y Magkaisa, the the theme song for the Department of Education's music video for their various campaigns. Even in the concert circuit, Gary is still holding his own. This year, he will star in a Valentine show opposite "ASAP" co-host and long-time singing partner, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla. Titled "Faces of Love 2," it is scheduled on February 18, Saturday ( 8:p.m.) at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City with Mon Faustino as musical director.

JOEY, ALICIA DON'T HIDE AFFAIR ANYMORE

TONIGHT on "Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita," Tsong (Joey Marquez) and Sussy's (Alicia Mayer) life has become more colorful than before because
the rumor about their affair has spread like wild fire. There's no more reason for them to keep it a secret.
 
But suddenly, everything changes when Sussy's friend from the
talent agency, who happens to be Tsong's childhood sweetheart appears. Sussy feels jealous so to get even, Sussy wants to make it appear that she is becoming fond of Tom (Bearwin Meily) who thinks that everything is for real.

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