Gov. Vi speaks on Luis' new courtship of Angel

MANILA, Philippines - Star for All Seasons and current Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has given her thoughts on the reports that her son Lucky "Luis" Manzano is again courting his ex-girlfriend actress Angel Locsin.

Santos, who is seeking re-election as governor of Batangas, said she does not want to meddle in her son's love life.

The governor said she's just happy that Angel and Luis are friends again.

She said what is important is the couple's respect for each other.

"They are friends I don't usually meddle with their love lives, or the love life of my son. Ang importante lang dito, as long as they will stay as good friends, tama na sa akin 'yon, maiwan lang 'yong respeto nila sa isa't isa," Santos said.

Last month, Luis admitted that he was again courting his former sweetheart.

He said that he was doing his best to win back the heart of Locsin, and to make up for all of his mistakes in the past. He also realized that Locsin is a girl worth fighting for.

Manzano pursued Locsin again after reports surfaced that 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida was courting the actress.

Locsin later denied there was an on-going battle between her new suitor and former boyfriend Manzano.

She explained that she doesn't want to give anybody false hopes, especially Peñaflorida, who gained international recognition for his efforts in educating out-of-school Filipino youth.

However, Locsin told the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year she will always have her support, and added that Manzano does not feel threatened by Peñaflorida.

Locsin also said she was glad that she and Manzano are on speaking terms again.

Locsin is currently engaged in her upcoming series "Kokey @ Ako", while Manzano stars in ABS-CBN's "Your Song Presents: My Last Romance" with Toni Gonzaga.

Manzano will also be hosting ABS-CBN's upcoming talent show "Pilipinas Got Talent" with international performer Billy Crawford.


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Angel reluctant to star in new 'fantaserye?'

MANILA - Fresh from her experience at the 37th international Emmy Awards in New York, Angel Locsin attended the story conference for her upcoming teleserye “Kokey @ Ako” at the ABS-CBN compound last Monday.

A lot of people were actually surprised that she accepted the “fantaserye” right after her International Emmy nomination. Some said she should do another drama series that might give her another international recognition.

Locsin explained that joining “Kokey @ Ako” is her way of trying new roles and getting out of her comfort zone. This way, she added, she will be able to improve her craft.

“Ayoko din naman na pare-pareho ‘yong ginagawa ko para naman mahasa din ako. Kasi siyempre ang acting, learning experience din. Ayaw mo naman ma-stuck sa isang aspeto lang,” said the actress, who’s been in the industry for almost 8 years.

She added that “Kokey’s” storyline is “very interesting.”

“Tapos in-explain nila sa akin na hindi lang ito basta fantasy show….Madami kayong matututunang aral dito. Lalo na sa nangyaring Bagyong Ondoy at Pepeng. Kailangan natin turuan ang bata, maski tayong matatanda, kung papano alagaan ang environment,” she said.

Locsin will be playing the role of Jackie, a news reporter who will be involved in Kokey’s search for his missing baby sister as well his mission to save earthlings from a new set of evil aliens.

“Masaya ako dahil medyo matagal na akong hindi nakakalabas sa TV. And excited din ako kasi karamihan ng shows na nagagawa ko noon ay pambata. Tapos balik pambata ulit ako,” she said.

It will also give her a chance to work with directors Lauren Dyogi and Wenn Deramas and actor-comedian Vhong Navarro, she said. The actress said she is excited to work with Navarro, her new leading man.

During the story conference, Navarro kept telling Locsin that he’s “lucky” to have her as his leading lady, but the latter merely laughed at his funny antics.

When asked if she feels awkward with such references to her former boyfriend Luis “Lucky” Manzano, Locsin was quick to say that she’s already used to Navarro’s sense of humor.

Both Locsin and Navarro had done fantasy series in the past. Locsin was the lead star of "Lobo," while Navarro's last fantasy show was "Lastikman.”

The actor-comedian, who started as a member of dance group "Street Boys," said he will play the character of Bruce, a cameraman who will eventually fall in love with Jackie (Locsin).

The taping for “Kokey @ Ako” will start on December 15. It will premiere on ABS-CBN in January 2010, taking over the timeslot of hit teleserye “May Bukas Pa.”


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