Manila Magic - March 15, 2006

Mark this date

Raymart Santiago and Claudine Baretto will tie the knot on March 27. The venue will be the Tagaytay Highlands hotel in Manila. The couple-to-be are looking into every detail of the wedding, from preparations at the venue to the guest list. Baretto even bought shoes for the entourage. Says Jenny Miller, one of the members of the entourage: "She wants the wedding to be perfect."

Old enough

Heart Evangelista's relationship with her parents remains strained. Evangelista moved away from her parents in February last year after she turned 20, stating that she needed more space. It's a known fact that her parents have reservations about her boyfriend Jericho Rosales.

Still talking

Maui Taylor has not formally broken up with Brian Revilla. Saying that she loves Revilla, Taylor states that she is on talking terms with her boyfriend and both have decided to give each other more space and see if they can patch up. Taylor confirms that there is no third party acting as a mediator.

Mum's the word

Carmina Villaroel refuses to react to her ex-husband Rustom Padilla's statement that he is gay. Villaroel divorced from Padilla a few months ago. Meanwhile, Padilla's brother Robin stood up for him saying he admires his brother's courage to take a stand on his sexuality.

Not me

Jay-R has denied rumours that he has a child out of wedlock. This is the second time Jay has refuted such a rumour. A similar rumour circulated last year as well.

Lost and found

Sharon Cuneta scared Ruffa Gutierrez out of her wits. When the two actresses were comparing their jewellery on the sets of The Buzz, Gutierrez said her ring cost her P10 ,000,000 (Dh700,000). Cuneta wished to try it but the ring slipped from her hand and went missing, scaring Gutierrez. The cast including Kris Aquino helped her retrieve it.