Diether Ocampo transfers to GMA 7 after being with the rival ABS-CBN Network for a longtime. Diether Ocampo just starred in the recently concluded hit ABS-CBN Primetime soap, Iisa Pa Lamang opposite Claudine Barretto, Gabby Concepcion, and Angelika Panganiban. Diether Ocampo signed a long term contract with the Kapuso Network and is expected to land the lead role in the Philippine remake of the hit Koreanovela, “All About Eve.”

Reportedly, it was Diether Ocampo himself who offered his services to GMA 7 and introduced himself as an “independent artist.” ABS-CBN and GMA 7 are bitter rivals with both networks constantly on the lookout for talents they can easily pirate.

The Reluctant Celebrity daw is Ellen Adarna. In UNO’s October issue, 2008 Numero UNO Girl Ellen Adarna talks about the shock that came about after her first cover with UNO last March and how even with her online status she just wants to remain a simple girl. Ellen Adarna tells UNO about her new discovery that elephants are really wary of mice. Is this a sign of things to come for celebs who seem like elephants? Do they need to watch out for Ellen? UNO certainly thinks they should be watchful of this girl from Cebu. Check out the full interview and the hotter than hot pictures of Ellen Adarna in UNO this October.

Kristine Hermosa is in the cover story of the 50th issue of Uno Philippines men’s magazine. Incidentally, her husband (technically), Diether Ocampo is part owner of Uno. Kristine Hermosa based on the pics in Uno August 2008 issue, wants to say she still reigns supreme among the covergirls.

Star Magic, the talent pool of ABS-CBN that launched the career of the Philippines hottest stars now like Kim Chiu, Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, Jon Avila, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, among others, has just launched the 16th batch of Star Magic Talents in line with Star Magic’s 16th Anniversary. Star Magic has divided the talent pool to two groups of one group of aspiring actors and actresses and one group of singers. Here are the New Star Magic Batch 16 talents:

Actors and Actresses:

Kristel Moreno, 17
Justin Gonzalez, 16
Jubail Andres, 21
Pica Lozano, 18
Erika Padilla, 21
Dominique Llamas, 18
Enrique Gil, 16
Lance Christopher, 17
Nico Ibaviosa, 18
Reb Sibal, 21
Kristina Snell, 16
Vangie Martell, 13
David Nagtalon, 23
Kaye Garcia, 19

Singers:

Guji Lorenzana, 25
Cheska Ortega, 18
Michaela Milania, 18
Chase Rivera, 18
Heidi Riego, 20
Auriette Divina, 18

Super Bench Blackout Underwear Fashion Show frenzy, if not mania! lol..The Bench Blackout Underwear and Denim Show was a success with celebrity galore from the audience to the catwalk. Spotted in the audience were power couple Kris Aquino and James Yap, Annabelle Rama and Eddie Gutierrez, Georgina Wilson, Janno Gibbs, Bing Loyzaga, etc..while the celebrity endorsers of Bench were in full force in walking the ramp like Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, Sam Milby, Diether Ocampo, Richard Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Enchong Dee, Nancy Castigleone, etc.., some in denim jeans shirtless and some in underwear. The highlight of the event undeniably is Dingdong Dantes. Notable too is Sam Milby who looked buffed.

Photo Credits: Ms. Cecile van Straten via chuvaness.com