Loisa Andalio cries foul over the malicious rumor that boyfriend Ronnie Alonte allegedly has an ongoing secret affair with popular comedian-host Vice Ganda. The two are together in the daily variety musical show It’s Showtime.
“Ronnie and Ate Vice already cleared that issue numerous times. People should not put color into their closeness. It’s good that I’m already numb to such gossip,” says Loisa who adds that she’s no longer affected by the rumor.
“Whatever they [rumormongers] say, I don’t believe them. Of course, I would believe Ronnie. One thing more, I’m friends with Ate Vice. He’s like a mother to me. I don’t understand why some people are so good in inventing stories. Now I believe that no matter how good your intentions are, people will always have something not pleasant to say about you.”
Loisa shared that Ronnie and Vice Ganda are really good friends. The latter treats Ronnie like a kid brother.
“They can joke about anything. They’re a riot when they’re together.”
While Vice and Ronnie are together in It’s Showtime, she and Vice are co-stars in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Fantastica: The Princesses, The Prince and the Perya.
“That’s where I got to know Ate Vice better. I became close to him. He’s so sweet. If I have a scene, he sees to it that I look good because my role in the movie is a princess. He helps in glamourizing me before I face the cameras. He is a very kind person that you won’t have any bad thought about him.”
Loisa is simply saddened by how people give malice to something.
“Actually, I pity those people. They don’t have something productive to do. Instead of doing things for the improvement of their lives, they choose to ruin other people. What a pity really,” she avers.
How does Ronnie’s family take such scandalous rumor?
“Actually, they’re just laughing it off. They know the truth so they’re not alarmed whatsoever.”
For the cute gal, all these trials just strengthen her relationship with Ronnie.
“Oh yes! With what we’ve gone through, we’re stronger and happier. Our romantic state is so much better at this point!”
Loisa is grateful to her and Ronnie’s fans who stood by their side at the height of said gossip.
“Yes…I’m thankful to them for supporting us during the times that we needed it most. They’re like family to us already. Their unconditional love is simply amazing. The time when we’re down, they were there to back us up. We’ll forever be grateful to them,” she ends.
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Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos reassures her support to the film industry during her recent meeting with the entertainment press.
“It’s no secret that my family is a long-standing fan of Philippine movies,” she states.
“Remember that there was a potboiler about my father back in the ‘60s called Iginuhit ng Tadhana. My mother, as you all know, is a staunch patroness of the arts. Then, as for me, I got involved with television through the kiddie shows Kaluskos Musmos and Kulit Bulilit as part of Kabataaang Barangay which I spearheaded then. So, our family’s support to the industry continues!”
The well-loved politician believes that the local ‘biz is not a sunset industry yet.
“It’s not dying for sure. As we all know, our recent releases like Sarah Geronimo’s Ms. Granny and KathNiel’s The Hows of Us made a big killing at the tills. I’m still optimistic that we can reclaim our position as one of the largest filmmakers in the world like in the early ‘80s. We used to be second to India in that department.”
Imee knows what’s beleaguering the showbiz field at this point.
“Actually, it’s the distribution aspect. Mainstream movies are the only ones which get widely distributed. As you can see, almost everyone can produce films these days but their materials don’t get properly distributed, especially the new blood. That’s where the challenge lies.
There is piracy as well. We really need to find a way to fight it in order to protect our artists!”
Interestingly, who does she have in mind to play herself and the leading man as well for her film bio?
“To be honest, I don’t have any idea. Definitely, the actress should not be a mestiza to resemble me. As for the leading men, I’ll pick my three handsome sons Borgy, Michael and Matthew.”
The cheerful Ilocos Norte Governor’s faith in the Filipino talent remains strong.
“I’m happy that these days, there are lots of breakthrough films where the enormous talents of our artists are highlighted. I’m sure we’ll reach a second Golden Age of Philippine Movies,” says Imee.