Former Pinoy Dream Academy scholar Panky Trinidad, now sporting a blonde hair, will be representing the Philippines in the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood in July. Panky was chosen by national director Carlo Orosa from the many who auditioned. Now with a moniker The Goddess of Rock Panky Trinidad is rising from the ashes of her breakdown in the Pinoy Dream Academy house.

Panky Trinidad is the third Cebuana after Rizza Navales and Raki Vega to represent the Philippines in what is termed as the Talent Olympics. Rizza Navales and Raki Vega brought home medals of excellence during their turn.

Panky Trinidad not surprisingly will interpret songs previously popularized by male artists such as Troubled by Elvis Presley (rock), This Ain’t A Love Song by Bon Jovi (pop), Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway), His Eye is On The Sparrow by Lauryn Hill (gospel) and I Got You by James Brown (jazz).

The songs were intentionally chosen because it will be sang with a higher pitch to catch the judges’ attention.

< !– google_ad_section_start –>Alessandra “Alex” de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez took part in the annual Nivea celebrity challenge in Davao last Jan. 24-27, 2008. And what happened in the Celebrity Challenge has become a big event and is now showbiz gossip fodder. Here’s a chronological look at the Alessandra de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez public scandal in Davao.

Jan. 24, 2008 - at the Manila airport, Alessandra de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez dedmahan. Then Alessandra de Rossi made it even more obvious by greeting everyone around except Jeremy Marquez.

In Davao, that evening, Alessandra de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez were seated in the same table when Jomari Yllana jumped into the swimming pool still dressed, and then everyone joined in on the fun, except Alessandra who got irked that Jeremy was having fun by the pool.

Alessandra went home via a multicab with half her body hanging out of the filled jeep just so she could go home. The road home traversed steep and rocky hills. Alessandra could have fallen off.

Jan. 25, 2008 - Alessandra de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez were not in speaking terms again the entire day until towards the evening, Alessandra seemed to warm up to Jeremy but it was Jeremy who was cold towards Alex. He didn’t want to dance with Alex.

Alex left in a huff. Jeremy stayed and partied with the girls. He woke up the next day in the beach at  eight in the morning. Reports say that Alessandra was with him, looking after him because he passed out drank. Alex tried to slap Jeremy to wake him up and Jeremy, still groggy,  slapped Alex in turn.

That night, Alex demo’ed to Jeremy what happened and that’s at that point when photographers picked up the slapping incident story. Alex fueled the media fodder by doing a dirty finger with the press.

Her explanation: “Ayoko kasi talaga ng mga paparazzi, eh! Seryoso `yung pinag-uusapan namin ni Jeremy at meron akong sinasabing importante, na ayokong kunan nila kami.”

Jan. 26, 2008, Malipano Island, Davo - Alessandra de Rossi was seen on the dancefloor dancing and kissing Jeremy Marquez at the chillout party. The kissing and tight hug was captured by the cameras. Alex denied that kissing ever took place.  She said, ” “Bumubulong siya sa akin ng, `Happy anniversary! ‘ Kasi, dapat 3
years na kami. Kaya nakadikit `yung mukha niya sa may tenga ko, pero hindi kami naghahalikan. ”

Jan. 27, 2008 - Alessandra de Rossi and Jeremy Marquez and some more celebs, are scheduled to leave Davao, when Alessandra throw a violent fit and made a scene.

Alessandra said, ” Hindi ko dinedenay `yon na nagwala ako. Hindi ko rin dyina-justify dahil alam kong mali ang ginawa ko. Pero hindi n’yo alam na lahat `yon, may dahilan. Lahat ‘yon, may explanation. “< !– google_ad_section_end –>

Josh Harnett, who starred in blockbuster films such as Pearl Harbor,
Black Hawk Down, Sin City, and Hollywood Homicide, will play the
role of a Los Angeles cop-turned-private eye who comes to the Far East in search of a Chinese billionaire’ s son, but he’s preoccupied with the memory of a past encounter with a serial killer—the reason he decided to quit the police force.

The film is called “I Come With The Rain” and it will be shot in the Philippines, particularly in Mt. Diwalwal in Davao. Film producers of the said film recently went to Mt. Diwalwal to scout the place in preparation for the actual filming.

The producers were reportedly happy with the location and even promised to come back to film three to four more movies. One of the proposed movies is said to be about Diwalwal, which would chronicle
the location’s colorful history.

Sa Bohol, nagsimula ang nationwide tour ng Danger 8 ng
StarStruck 4 The Next Level. Nagpunta din sila sa CSI Mall sa La
Union nung March 8, then sa CSI Mall sa Dagupan. Bibisita rin
sila sa SM Davao sa Mar. 12, SM Cebu sa Mar. 13 at SM Iloilo sa Mar.
14.

After the nationwide tour pa malalaman ang papasok sa Final 6.

Nag-guest director si Maryo J. delos Reyes for one week at
positive at nakakatuwa ang comment niya sa lahat. May intensity si Aljur Abrenica at leading man material. May character naman si Prince Stefan at parang si Jim Carrey. Mukha raw anime si Paulo Avelino at pambida si Mart Escudero bukod sa may height.

Gustong manalo ni direk si Prince Stefan dahil very prolific ang
story. “He’s too candid, very rich ang character. Masyadong
maraming angst sa buhay na dapat gamitin sa pag-arte. Wala rin siyang takot kahit baluktot ang Tagalog.”

Ultimate Hunk si Mart Escudero at Ultimate Love Team sina Rich Asuncion at Aljur Abrenica.