Is Coco Martin Secretly Married?

Coco Martin who started from Indie Films is now one of the most popular actors. He was tagged as the "Prince of Indie Films" because he started from Indie films like "Masahista", Serbis, katay, daybreak and others. Right after the success of "Walang Hanggan", Coco Martin is now busy with his new starer which is "Juan dela Cruz". He also won many awards and was sexiest man in the Philippines. His teleserye is one of the best show as it is the most watched prime time show.Is he really married? Let's find out from the news about him according to ABS-CBN News.

'Juan dela Cruz' star wants personal life private

MANILA -- "Juan dela Cruz" star Coco Martin addressed speculations about his supposed civil status, which, tabloid reports claim, is reflected in his passport.

The 31-year-old actor denied Friday that he was secretly married to a non-showbiz partner in Canada, and that he owns a Canadian passport.

"Actually, marami nga nagsabi sa akin niyan, kaso sabi ko, 'Hindi naman ako umaalis!' Saan naman nila nakuha 'yun? Eh, ngayon wala kaming [pag-alis papuntang ibang bansa] dahil lagi kaming nagte-taping," Martin told reporters at the sidelines of the Yahoo! OMG Awards, where he won Actor of the Year.

Coco Martin

Following questions noted that the supposed wedding happened before he achieved mainstream success.

Martin, however, was quick to clarify that he has been staying in the Philippines even during his time as an actor identified with independent films. "Ang tagal-tagal ko nang nandito [sa bansa], eh. [Kahit noon] wala. 'Yung passport ko Pilipino."

The sought-after leading man mused that the speculations may have stemmed from his being single, despite being linked to numerous female personalities.

Martin has been romantically linked to a number of Kapamilya stars, including Sarah Geronimo, Angeline Quinto, Erich Gonzales and Julia Montes.

"Siguro 'yung mga tao nako-confuse dahil hanggang ngayon wala akong time para mag-girlfriend. Siguro 'pag dumating din 'yung pagkakataon na napagisip-isip ko na, 'O, talagang may panahon na ako para sa sarili ko,' [magkakaroon din ng oras]," he said.

Public figure, private life

When he finally finds time to be in a relationship, or have a family of his own, Martin said he would want to keep it private. He noted that as an actor, he has already shared enough of his life with the public.

"Siguro kung meron man akong taong iibigin o dadating 'yung punto na gusto ko na rin magpamilya -- siguro para sa akin lahat naman ibinigay ko na, lahat naman ipinakita ko na -- ang gusto ko siguro, arborin ko na, personal ko nang buhay 'yun.

"Tsaka ang ina-ano ko naman kasi gusto ko ng tahimik at simpleng buhay in the future. Kaya ngayon ibinibigay ko 'yung best ko para sa trabaho," he said.

He clarified, however, that the possibility of settling down is still far off, citing his responsibility to his family.

"Bata pa naman ako. Uunahin ko siyempre pamilya ko. Kapag natupad ko na siguro lahat ng pangarap ko para sa pamilya ko, siguro 'yun ang tamang pagkakataon para isipin ko magpakasal," he said.

Currently one of the most visible stars, and among the most awarded actors of his generation, Martin nonetheless understands the public's curiosity with his personal life.

"Artista ako. Part ng work ko 'yun. Ayoko naman pigilan ang mga tao. Basta sabi ko, the more na tahimik ka at wala kang ginagawang masama sa kapwa mo, wala ka dapat ikatakot," he said.

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Where Kim Chiu draws strength

After "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" Kim Chiu experienced the death of her mother. Aside from this tragedy she also has problem with her co-star in the recent televovela because Gerald Anderson her former boyfriend who is now link to Maja Salvador. At present Kim Chiu love interest is Xian Lim who is also a singer. Kin Chiu said that she get the strength from the people around her including her fans.

Here is the news from ABS-CBN about her:

MANILA -- Amid challenges in her personal life that end up in the public eye, Kim Chiu said she draws strength from the people who surround her with love, including her on-screen partner, Xian Lim.

In recent months, the 23-year-old actress' struggles -- including her rift with former best friend, Maja Salvador, and the death of her mother, Louella Yap Chiu -- made headlines, despite her keeping mum on personal matters.

Without going into detail about either issue, Chiu said she tries to be positive by keeping in mind the saying, "Everything happens for a reason."

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

"I always hold on sa saying [na iyon] sa buhay ko. Lahat 'to may rason, eh. Hindi ko lang alam kung ano 'yung reason... 'Yung iba may sagot na sa mga tanong ko," she said in an interview on "Showbiz Inside Report" aired Saturday.

Asked what she would like to say to her eldest sister, Lakambini, who became her spokesperson of sorts after their mother's death last month, Chiu said, "Sobra akong nagpapasalamat, not just to Ate Lakam, but to all my brothers and my sisters, and 'yung dad ko, and Xian na rin."

Chiu has three other siblings -- Twinkle, JP and William. She renewed ties with her father, William Chiu, Jr. in May, after a five-year estrangement.

"[Nanatili akong matatag dahil] nakapalibot 'yung mga taong alam mong nagmamahal sa' yo," the actress said.

Turning to Lim, who was beside her during the joint interview, Chiu added, "Sobra akong nagpapasalamat dahil palagi mo akong pinapangiti, pinapatawa, pinapasaya."

Lim, who has been vocal of his admiration for Chiu, responded: "Thankful ako na dumating ka sa life ko. Thankful ako na marami akong natutunan sa 'yo."

The on-screen couple, dubbed "KimXi" by their loyal fans, on Friday won the Love Team of the Year award at the Yahoo! OMG event held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Although the two weren't able to attend the awarding ceremony, Chiu posted a video of her and Lim in London thanking their fans for voting for them in the OMG polls.

The Kapamilya "love team" are also set to topbill a movie together for the first time with "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?" which will hit theaters nationwide on July 31 as part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary celebration.

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Dingdong Dantes in ABS-CBN New Movie

I watched his movie with Kris Aquino before and I think he is a good actor. We all know that Dingdong Dantes is a GMA talent but he did three movies with ABS-CBN. He is lucky because not all actors are able to do this especially if you are an exclusive talent in a certain company.

Read the article about this news from ABS-CBN:

Actor paired with Bea Alonzo for anniversary film

MANILA -- Dingdong Dantes feels "fortunate" to be part of the year-long 20th anniversary celebration of ABS-CBN's film production outfit.

The 32-year-old actor, who is considered one of the prized leading men of ABS-CBN's rival network GMA-7, is starring in yet another Star Cinema film to mark the third year in a row he has been involved in a high-profile Kapamilya project.

"I'm very fortunate that I'm given the opportunity," Dantes told ABS-CBN News shortly after the film's story conference held Friday.

Dingdong Dantes

Referring to the movie as among Star Cinema's 20th anniversary offerings, the actor added, "Pag gano'n, medyo special talaga 'di ba? And I'm very fortunate na makakasama ako sa ganoong klaseng celebration, even though I wasn't there since day 1. But over the last 2 years, kahit paano [naging parte ako]."

Although largely identified with GMA-7, Dantes has appeared in a number of ABS-CBN projects, including the Metro Manila Film Festival entries "Segunda Mano" and "One More Try."

Both produced by Star Cinema, the films scored back-to-back Best Actor trophies for Dantes in 2011 and 2012.

New leading lady
For his third film with ABS-CBN, Dantes will work for the first time with Bea Alonzo in a story that centers on the pair as best friends.

Although the two have previously worked together in fashion shows and, most recently, a magazine shoot, they have never co-starred in an acting project.

"I'm extremely happy na finally makakatrabaho ko siya," Dantes said, referring to his fourth Kapamilya leading lady after Kris Aquino in "Seguna Mano," and Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban in "One More Try."

Alonzo is likewise excited over her team-up with Dantes.

"Ako, I'm excited na finally makakatrabaho ko na siya, kasi alam naman natin na hindi siya everyday nangyayari," she said, before turning to Dantes to add, "I'm very honored na makatrabaho ka."

Like her new leading man, Alonzo said she feels grateful to headline a project that is part of Star Cinema's anniversary line-up.

"Syempre masaya [ako], kasi alam naman natin na every project, every movie na ginagawa nila for the 20th anniversary, ay maganda. Sinimulan 'yon ng 'Four Sisters,' tapos ngayon may 'Tuhog,' and these movies are doing very well," she said.

The actress was referring to the family "dramedy," "Four Sisters and a Wedding," and the black comedy film, "Tuhog," which are still showing in cinemas nationwide.

Alonzo is also among the lead cast members of the Cathy Garcia-Molina-directed "Four Sisters and a Wedding," along with Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee.

No pressure

Asked if she feels pressured with the prospect of her latest film -- it being her first team-up with Dantes, and her second Star Cinema anniversary movie -- Alonzo said she prefers to simply "enjoy" the experience of being with a new group of people.

"Ako, I don't want to get pressured, lalo na this early. Ang gusto ko lang mag-enjoy habang ginagawa 'tong pelikulang 'to, to get to know this person (Dantes). I just want to have fun doing this movie.

"Tapos na ako doon sa nakaka-pressure na movies, hindi ba? Nando'n na 'ko sa 'I want each moment to count,' and to make memories with them, with this group," she said.

Agreeing with his new on-screen partner, Dantes added, "I think mag-e-enjoy talaga kami rito. Enjoy, meaning enjoy sa paggawa, and definitely 'yung mga manonood, ay mag-ee-njoy sila sa mapapanood nila. At the same time, maraming mapupulot na mga aral, about relationships, about themselves."

By this time a frequent collaborator of Star Cinema, Dantes was asked whether he now considers the film outfit his "family."

"I love doing movies, gustung-gusto 'yung mga taong katrabaho ko, and everytime I'm on the set, and everytime na gumagawa ako, I always treasure them. I always treat everyone just like family," he said.

The title of the film, as well as its director, have yet to be announced.

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