In a recent television appearance, Ogie Alcasid discussed his wife Regine Velasquez’s acknowledgment in a previous interview that she no longer sees herself as the top songstress.
“Yes, we discuss it regularly,” he remarked. “Every day, we come to new understandings.”
Ogie, a singer-songwriter-comedian, shared that his wife is humble and accepting of reality.
“Once, I found her watching her old videos from when she was younger. She’d reminisce about her incredibly high vocal range back then and how splendid she was. I’d reassure her that she’s still excellent now, just with a different style. She sings with more heart, especially since I’ve been in her life,” he said.
Ogie also mentioned that Regine acknowledges the presence of numerous new and younger singers in the industry now, understanding that older artists like them may eventually fade into the background.
“When she expresses this concern, I reassure her that we’re still relevant. Just because there are new singers doesn’t mean we won’t be noticed anymore. What matters is that we know our place in the industry,” he pointed out.
The talented entertainer takes pride in the fact that young singers admire them. “Exactly! Fresh talent is abundant out there now, but what’s gratifying is that we have their support. Regine feels both proud and humbled whenever these aspiring artists reach out to us.”
“That’s why, if you’ve noticed, she makes it a point to appear on their shows whenever possible. She wants to be involved in the lives and careers of these newcomers. She remembers how, when she was starting, established singers like Ms. Pilita Corrales, Ms. Kuh Ledesma, and Ms. Pops Fernandez also extended their support to her,” Ogie concluded.
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Critically acclaimed director Adolf Alix, Jr. confirmed that Nora Aunor, the Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, has agreed to a sequel for her classic movie Bona, which was showcased in the Cannes Classics section of the recent Cannes Film Festival in its remastered version.
There is speculation that Sid Lucero might be Nora’s partner in the sequel. What is his reaction?
“Of course, with Ate Guy!” he says. “There have always been actors from my dad’s era and before that, I’ve wanted to collaborate with. Now that I’m at this point in my career, it almost feels like it might never happen. But if it does, it’ll be fantastic! It will certainly be an unforgettable experience,” he stated.
Sid is the son of the late actor Mark Gil, who co-starred with Nora in the films Rock N’ Roll (1981) and Babae (1997).
Bona was directed by the late National Artist Lino Brocka.
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At the recently concluded “Shift-VapeFest Convention” in Pasig City’s Metrowalk Convention Tent, social media personality Diwata (Deo Balbuena in real life) addressed accusations of boastfulness stemming from his ownership of “Diwata Pares Overload.”
“I don’t care what my critics say,” he said in the vernacular. “They claim that there are times when I refuse to take pictures with them. But there’s a reason for that.”
Diwata explained that it was because of his busy schedule.
“I’m occupied with managing my food business and catering to customers, so there are occasions when I can’t accommodate everyone who wants a photo with me. I hope they understand.”
Is he affected by the negative feedback?
“I couldn’t care less. There will always be critics, so let them say what they want,” he replied.
