Ruffa Gutierrez is going through rough times. Actually, not just Ruffa but the entire famous Philippine Showbiz clan, the Gutierrez’es. Her dad, veteran actor Eddie Gutierrez collapsed and was timely saved by an angioplasty procedure. Her mom, the feisty Annabelle Rama has long been diagnosed with myoma in her stomach and is to be operated today at the Asian Medical Center in Alabang.

“Magkakaroon kami ng Holy Mass sa room niya with Fr. Joey Faller officiating. Sa Saturday, habang ginagawa ang procedure sa kanya, magkakaroon kami ng prayer meeting sa room ni Mommy, dadalhin naman ng boss ko, si Ola Espiritu, ang pastor namin.

Na-touched nga ako noong nasa hospital pa si Daddy. Nag-prayer meeting din kami sa room niya, nakita ko si Mommy na nagdasal din siya. Dati kasi, lagi niyang sinasabi na as a Catholic, sa Catholic lang siya. But in times talaga na ganoon, sa Kanya tayo kakapit,” said Ruffa Gutierrez who converted to being a Born-Again Christian from being a Muslim.

In life, dumaraan talaga tayo sa pagsubok, walang perfect sa buhay. Kaya noong nasa hospital si Daddy, I’m thankful na nandoon sina Kuya Tonton (Gutierrez) at Kuya Monching (Ramon Christopher) dahil nasa States nga sina Richard. Ako naman ang taga-update sa kanila kung ano ang nangyayari kay Daddy. Kung during happy times ay magkakasama kami, mas naging close kami nang dumating ang trials na ito. What’s important ngayon, okey na si Daddy at si Mommy naman, gagawin na rin ang procedures sa kanya.”

For The First Time had a successful premiere night last Tuesday (August 26) in two SM Megamall Cinemas. It had its regular showing yesterday (August 27), as of press time, no news yet on how successful the movie was on its first dayIt reportedly made P15-M on its First showing day! about the same with the box office return of the smash hit, A Very Special Love. Reports from fans are that long lines in the cineplexes were seen, and people are queuing up for the movie. In the smashing success of the For The First Time premiere night, the biggest celebrities of Philippine Showbiz were in attendance both from rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA. Notably present in the premiere night supporting lead stars KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez were:

KC Concepcion ’s Family: Sharon Cuneta, Senator Francis Pangilinan, and Elaine Cuneta who were in Cinema 10 of the Megamall, an intrigue in itself really, and KC’s real dad, Gabby Concepcion who watched on Cinema 9 of the Megamall.

Richard Gutierrez ‘ Family: Annabelle Rama, Eddie Gutierrez, Ruffa Gutierrez, twin brother Raymond and brothers Rocky, Ramon Christopher and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez.

ABS-CBN Executives: Chairman and CEO Gabby Lopez, ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN Executives Malou Santos, Cory Vidanes, Deo Endrinal and Star Magic head Johnny Manahan.

Only one GMA Executive attended - Redgie Acuna-Magno, the rest, Richard’s mentor’s in his hit TV show, Codename: Asero like Executive Producer Carol Reyes and Angie Castrence and Codename: Asero director Mark Reyes.

The Kapuso Stars who attended were: Richard Gomez, German Moreno, Senator Bong Revilla Jr., JC De Vera, Paolo Paraiso, Rhian Ramos, Michelle and Ehra Madrigal.

The Kapamilya Stars who attended were: Jericho Rosales, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Mariel Rodriguez, Ai Ai Delas Alas, Maja Salvador, and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.

Ano ang hinihintay nyo, tara byahe na! ay..nood na.LOL. Actually, from the sheer beauty pa lang of Greece, the movie is worth it. I will be watching this myself in the days to come, when schedule allows. And look at these photos, there could be something brewing between KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez in real life from these pics alone, kaya watch na ng For The First Time to see the “magic” and “chemistry” on the big screen. Kaka-excite!!

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes birthday concert is all set for tonight at the Araneta Coliseum. That despite the displeasure of Annabelle Rama and Sharon Cuneta because “For The First Time” is also showing today. Fans of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera meanwhile came to the rescue of Marian and Dingdong saying on forums why should the two and their handlers be blamed when the Free Birthday Concert is just for one night. They can watch the movie daw the next day. Meanwhile, Dingdong and Marian are not at all fazed by the intrigues and is all excited for their free birthday concert tonight.

Sexy comedienne Chariz Solomon has been rumored to want to slap Marian Rivera for snobbing her brother. The brother of Chariz who is a dancer, wanted to have his picture taken with Marian Rivera. Chariz Solomon is in the movie My Monster Mom starring Ruffa Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. When asked about it in the My Monster Mom presscon, Chariz Solomon denied getting mad at Marian Rivera for the said incident. Reportedly, Chariz brother initially got refused to pose for a photo with Marian but was eventually informed that it was okay since he is a dancer and brother of Chariz.

The incident became an instant hit among Philippine showbiz blind items until Chariz Solomon clarified it in the presscon. Incidentally, the Marian Rivera snobing incident blind-item was written by Chariz’ manager/PR who also occasionally writes for GMA Artist Center talents..

Marian Rivera had been the subject of not just one but two controversial nagtaray videos so far..

Michelle Madrigal sexy pics. Michelle Madrigal, 20, was discovered thru ABS-CBN’s Star Circle Quest and is now a GMA artist, under the management of Royal Era Entertainment, otherwise known as Annabelle Rama’s management company. Michelle Madrigal ’s older sister Ehra Madrigal is also under contract with GMA. Michelle and Ehra are distant relatives of the affluent old rich Madrigal family to which Sen. Jamby Madrigal belongs. I guess because of that distant relatioship, Michelle and Ehra were the covergirls of FHM Philippines for September (2006 for Ehra and 2007 for Michelle).

Michelle Madrigal is being typecast in villain roles. Her latest is in the hit primetime tv series, Dyesebel where she plays Berbola , daughter of Dyangga, who pretends to be Dyesebel’s friend, but who actually despises Dyesebel. Michelle previously appeared as Elise in Kamandag with Richard Gutierrez. She was once linked to actor Victor Neri, who last we heard is now happily married…