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Southern California is home of superhot mega-entertainers from Justin Bieber to the Kardashians, to been-there mega-entertainers from Lee Majors to David Hasselhoff.
In 2014, Megastar Sharon Cuneta described on Facebook her 6,610-square-foot estate there as “Home. Thousands of miles away. Our ‘happy place,’” even adding a smiley face emoticon.
But Sharon, who also dabbles in real estate including four-storey townhouses in the Scout area in Quezon City, has changed her mind about the mansion as a vacation hideaway or a retirement home. She advertised in realtor.com on Dec. 28, 2015 that she is selling the property for $2.2 million.
Built in 1997, the six-bedroom property has an expansive front lawn with a grand marble entry. The two-storey residence has a formal living room with a fireplace, a family room, custom library and a chef’s kitchen with a breakfast room. Its back has a covered patio adjacent to a grill area overlooking a pool, a spa with a waterfall and a children’s playground.
With husband former Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeking reelection in the 2016 Philippine elections, the Megastar must have changed her mind about future retirement in the US.
THROWBACK 2015 ENTERTAINMENT. Here’s Buzzstation’s brief of the important entertainment news in 2015!
JANUARY, STARS “MEET” POPE FRANCIS. Composite Realism artist Dante Hipolito painted Gov. Vilma Santos with Pope Francis on canvas in “Salubong.” In an ambiance of rural peace and prosperity, he shows Gov. Vilma as a farmer leading stars Gary Valenciano, Sen. Grace Poe, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Coco Martin and Kris Aquino who are also costumed as country people in the festive welcome. Quite rightfully, it turned out as the most important artwork of Pope Francis’ visit.
FEBRUARY, HEART AND CHIZ BEAT ALL ODDS. The much-awaited wedding of Sen. Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista finally took place on Feb. 15 at Balesin Island in Quezon. Together with Chiz’s kids, they flew to the island club and tied the knot. Members of the Ongpauco and Escudero families also headed to the beautiful island later in the day. Heart’s parents, who had publicly expressed disapproval of Chiz, did not attend. Still, Heart’s sisters Camille, Mich and Lissa participated in her special day. President Noynoy Aquino also did not make it to the event.
MARCH, VANDOLPH SURVIVES AN ACCIDENT ANOTHER TIME. Vandolph Quizon, the son of the late Comedy King Dolphy and Alma Moreno, survived an accident at the vicinity of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. In 2001, Vandolph was badly injured while his girlfriend died in a car crash in Pangasinan. This time around, the Parañaque Police said Vandoph’s sports utility vehicle lost control and collided with a motorcycle at around 8:30 a.m. A radio report said Vandoph was unhurt.
APRIL, ROMANCE RULES PHILIPPINE ENTERTAINMENT. You’re My Boss, a Star Cinema romantic comedy film as directed by Antoinette Jadaone, was released on April 4, 2015. Starring Toni Gonzaga and Coco Martin, the story centers on a smart and bossy airline company executive named Georgina (Toni Gonzaga). Your Place or Mine? — a Viva Films romantic film adapted from the hit selling Wattpad novel as directed by Joel Lamangan — starred Andi Eigenmann, Bret Jackson and Andre Paras released. It was released on April 29, 2015.
MAY, WILLIE RETURNS TO TV. “Bigyan lahat ng jacket ’yan!” When Willie Revillame returned to TV via the game show Wowowin, now airing Sundays on GMA-7 from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., he opened with a dance segment shot on the helipad of the Wil Tower Mall. The rest of the show was held in the new studio along Kalayaan Avenue in Quezon City. Some 300 dancers performed on the show, with Lovi Poe, Kylie Padilla and Wynwin Marquez adding glitz to the proceedings. Willie’s opening song with the Wowowin Girls was “Sumayaw, Gumalaw, Tumalon.”
JUNE, JENNYLYN DECLARED SEXIEST WOMAN. Jennylyn Mercado was declared this year’s sexiest by FHM Magazine. Marian Rivera was last year’s winner. Jennylyn topped this year’s poll, beating Andrea Torres and Ellen Adarna. Also included in the Top 10 were Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Sam Pinto, Solenn Heussaff and Jinri Park. Jennylyn thanked everyone for voting for her in this year’s poll. This is a winning streak for Jennylyn, and Best Actress for English Only Please.
JULY, ALDUB CRAZE HITS THE NATION. Maine Mendoza, dubbed as The Dubsmash Queen due to her hilarious Dubsmash videos, joined Eat Bulaga’s Dabarkads. As Yaya Dub, she serves as a private maid to Lola NiDora (Wally Bayola). On July 16, 2015, the Alden Richards-Maine tandem started with an exchange of glances, and how Yaya Dub became “conscious” when she realized that she was being watched by Alden. The Eat Bulaga writers made a special presentation, dubbing it as kalyeserye (hashtag: #KalyeSerye).
AUGUST, ARNEL OPENS THE WORLD MUSIC CAMP. Arnel Pineda opens The World Music Camp to encompass talent from around the world. A massive increase in internet response motivated the producers to expand the contest. Entry submissions on their website will still be accepted. Arnel, Journey lead singer, will judge, encourage and help select a winner with famous international musical talents. The final winner will receive approximately $1 million in prizes, including recording, management contracts and professional mentorship.
SEPTEMBER, ‘HENERAL LUNA’ MAKES A MARK. John Arcilla stars as Antonio Luna in the critically acclaimed historical epic Heneral Luna, a short-tempered Filipino general. The film crossed the P400 million mark at the box office — making it the highest-grossing historical film of all time. Heneral Luna was also selected to be the country’s official entry to the 88th Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language Film category.
OCTOBER, FELIX MANALO BREAKS RECORDS. The Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan province, owned by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), set a world record with the premiere of Felix Manalo. At least 46,624 people watched the movie’s initial screening at the arena, which has a capacity of 55,000. Felix Manalo broke the previous record for Largest Attendance For A Film Screening. The Philippine Arena holds the world record for “largest mixed-use indoor theater.”
NOVEMBER, WHO STEALS FPJ’S ‘ANG PROBINSYANO’ FROM COCO? The action hero always wins. In the case of Coco Martin of Fernando Poe Jr.’s Ang Probinsyano, somebody even steals it from him without trying. Who’s this stealer? He’s tiny Onyok! He’s Xymon Ezekiel Pineda in real life, his first name simplified to Simon when he was cast in the Action King’s Ang Probinsyano, a superb remake of his 1977 action classic, now ABS-CBN’s highest rating primetime series.
DECEMBER, STAR MAGIC WORKS ON PIA. Pia Wurzbach is ABS-CBN Star Magic’s first “pure” global beauty title holder as Miss Universe 2016. While Megan Young is its first Miss World, Pia started from stratch with Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan, while Megan started with GMA-7 and later joined Star Magic. But both wins affirm Mr. M’s eye for diamonds in the rough, the reason Star Magic has the highest of viable supertalents in the country!