Vhong Navarro beaten up, threatened inside Fort condo
"It's Showtime" co-host Vhong Navarro is currently recovering after he was allegedly tied up and attacked by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Wednesday (Jan. 22), according to his manager.
In a statement given to ABS-CBN News on Friday, Navarro's manager, film director Chito Rono, said the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in her condominium unit.
Several men allegedly blindfolded Navarro and beat him up when he got in the premises of the condominium.
Rono said Navarro was also threatened and was a victim of extortion, adding they have yet to find out the reason behind the attack.
According to the film director, Navarro will temporarily not be seen on "It's Showtime," which airs weekdays and Saturdays, and on his other television projects, as he continues to recover.
Navarro was absent from the noontime program on Thursday and Friday.
Speaking with ABS-CBN News, Rono added Navarro may undergo an operation due to his injuries. He said Navarro is unable to detail the incident as he cannot speak properly.
The 37-year-old actor is known to have a non-showbiz girlfriend, and has two sons from his previous relationships.
Here is Rono's full statement:
"Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitahan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae. At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.
"Si Vhong ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at mawawala ng pansamantala sa 'It's Showtime' at iba pa niyang proyekto."
"It's Showtime" co-host Vhong Navarro is currently recovering after he was allegedly tied up and attacked by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Wednesday (Jan. 22), according to his manager.
In a statement given to ABS-CBN News on Friday, Navarro's manager, film director Chito Rono, said the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in her condominium unit.
Several men allegedly blindfolded Navarro and beat him up when he got in the premises of the condominium.
Rono said Navarro was also threatened and was a victim of extortion, adding they have yet to find out the reason behind the attack.
According to the film director, Navarro will temporarily not be seen on "It's Showtime," which airs weekdays and Saturdays, and on his other television projects, as he continues to recover.
Navarro was absent from the noontime program on Thursday and Friday.
Speaking with ABS-CBN News, Rono added Navarro may undergo an operation due to his injuries. He said Navarro is unable to detail the incident as he cannot speak properly.
The 37-year-old actor is known to have a non-showbiz girlfriend, and has two sons from his previous relationships.
Here is Rono's full statement:
"Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitahan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae. At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.
"Si Vhong ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at mawawala ng pansamantala sa 'It's Showtime' at iba pa niyang proyekto."
Megan Young is Miss World Philippine 2013
MANILA - Actress Megan Lynn Young was named Miss World Philippines 2013 at the coronation night held at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Filipina-American will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2013 pageant in Indonesia in September.
Young is an alumna of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 and starred in several ABS-CBN shows including "Precious Hearts Romances," "Maalaala Mo Kaya" and "Betty La Fea."
She earlier said that joining the Miss World Philippines was one of the things she had always wanted to do.
"There are many risks in joining this pageant, but it's only something that happens once in a lifetime. It's now or never!" said Young.
The following are the runners-up of the 2013 Miss World Philippines:
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MANILA - Actress Megan Lynn Young was named Miss World Philippines 2013 at the coronation night held at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Filipina-American will represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2013 pageant in Indonesia in September.
Young is an alumna of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 and starred in several ABS-CBN shows including "Precious Hearts Romances," "Maalaala Mo Kaya" and "Betty La Fea."
She earlier said that joining the Miss World Philippines was one of the things she had always wanted to do.
"There are many risks in joining this pageant, but it's only something that happens once in a lifetime. It's now or never!" said Young.
The following are the runners-up of the 2013 Miss World Philippines:
- First Princess - Janicel Lubina
- Second Princess - Zahra Saldua
- Third Princess - Bianca Paz
- Fourth Princess - Omarie Linn Osuna
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Chito Miranda Cries Foul Over Leaked "Private Video"
Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda Jr. has taken to social media to address the leakage of a “private video” involving him and his girlfriend, actress Neri Naig.
The caption of the photo posted on his Instagram account on Aug. 3 read: “We are truly saddened by the fact na may nag-leak na private video of me and my girlfriend, Neri Naig…”
He then apologized and thanked their families.
"Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa mga pamilya namin for this unfortunate incident. Thank you for your prayers.”
Prior to his post, a video and screengrab photos showing Neri and Chito in an intimate scene went viral last Friday.
According to “The Buzz” report, an anonymous source had sent them a copy of the video on the same day it got proliferated, which program host Boy Abunda deemed “sensitibo” at “maselan.”
In his statement via (@chitomirandajr), the singer explained that thieves broke into his house resulting to the spread of the video.
“…Our hard drive was stolen from our room in our house along with several other stuff...,” he said.
The Parokya Ni Edgar frontman topped trending topic on Twitter soon after the video got passed on.
The incident drew different reactions from Netizens.
@benign0: “Who are we to judge Chito Miranda and Neri Naig?...”
@maradoodles: “…I don't get it why do they need to record a very private thing.”
@AyyTangaLangDre: “Chito Miranda will always be my idol. No matter what.”
Notwithstanding some backlash, Chito recently posted a photo of him and Neri via Instagram, with a caption that read: ““Di nyo kami matitinag.”
Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda Jr. has taken to social media to address the leakage of a “private video” involving him and his girlfriend, actress Neri Naig.
The caption of the photo posted on his Instagram account on Aug. 3 read: “We are truly saddened by the fact na may nag-leak na private video of me and my girlfriend, Neri Naig…”
He then apologized and thanked their families.
"Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa mga pamilya namin for this unfortunate incident. Thank you for your prayers.”
Prior to his post, a video and screengrab photos showing Neri and Chito in an intimate scene went viral last Friday.
According to “The Buzz” report, an anonymous source had sent them a copy of the video on the same day it got proliferated, which program host Boy Abunda deemed “sensitibo” at “maselan.”
In his statement via (@chitomirandajr), the singer explained that thieves broke into his house resulting to the spread of the video.
“…Our hard drive was stolen from our room in our house along with several other stuff...,” he said.
The Parokya Ni Edgar frontman topped trending topic on Twitter soon after the video got passed on.
The incident drew different reactions from Netizens.
@benign0: “Who are we to judge Chito Miranda and Neri Naig?...”
@maradoodles: “…I don't get it why do they need to record a very private thing.”
@AyyTangaLangDre: “Chito Miranda will always be my idol. No matter what.”
Notwithstanding some backlash, Chito recently posted a photo of him and Neri via Instagram, with a caption that read: ““Di nyo kami matitinag.”
Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil Break Up
Showbiz couple Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford break up reports have surfaced recently, saying that the actress-host and her international performer boyfriend of more than 4 years have called it quits. After four and a half years of being together, the high-profile couple decided to end their relationship quietly. Once touted as one of showbiz’s long enduring relationships, Billy and Nikki shocked loved ones as they broke the news to them," an article published Wednesday on popular blog site Fashion Pulis said. "
Billy tried to save the relationship, but Nikki found it best to sever it off for their own good. In the end, it was a mutual decision," FP added.
Reports also claimed that there's no third party involved and that Nikki and Billy kinda grew tired with each other after about four and a half years of being together.
Netizens were saddened reading the news, saying that Nikki and Billy is one of the couples they look up to and predicting to be going all the way to the altar. The split was definitely a shock to many.
Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford became close since they hosted together the second season of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy way back in 2008.
If indeed it was a mutual decision and both are still friends, maybe we can see Billy and Nikki showing up in an interview together admitting to the break up, just like what Rayver and Cristine did before. However, that could be so much to expect from the two especially now that the alleged break up is still fresh.
Showbiz couple Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford break up reports have surfaced recently, saying that the actress-host and her international performer boyfriend of more than 4 years have called it quits. After four and a half years of being together, the high-profile couple decided to end their relationship quietly. Once touted as one of showbiz’s long enduring relationships, Billy and Nikki shocked loved ones as they broke the news to them," an article published Wednesday on popular blog site Fashion Pulis said. "
Billy tried to save the relationship, but Nikki found it best to sever it off for their own good. In the end, it was a mutual decision," FP added.
Reports also claimed that there's no third party involved and that Nikki and Billy kinda grew tired with each other after about four and a half years of being together.
Netizens were saddened reading the news, saying that Nikki and Billy is one of the couples they look up to and predicting to be going all the way to the altar. The split was definitely a shock to many.
Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford became close since they hosted together the second season of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy way back in 2008.
If indeed it was a mutual decision and both are still friends, maybe we can see Billy and Nikki showing up in an interview together admitting to the break up, just like what Rayver and Cristine did before. However, that could be so much to expect from the two especially now that the alleged break up is still fresh.
Billy Crawford has finally broken his silence. In an emotional interview on The Buzz last july 28, 2013, the "It's Showtime" host told the King of Talk Boy Abunda that he was "lost and confused. I'm very lost. Very confused. Walang kinalaman si Nikki. It all boils down to me. It's a undescribable feeling, it's all like all these negativity, confusion and the sadness, the hurt, Nikki has been anything but good to me," he said.
"She is a dream come true, when it comes to finding the right one. But it's hard to find the right one kung ikaw mismo you are not right. And, it's been a while I think. I don’t know who to blame," he added.
Billy said that he's battling himself for some time now.
"Lahat ng tao kasi nakikita nila ako (na) masayahin, matulungin. I try to do everything that I can for everyone to be happy specially the people around me, the people that I love. And I forgot what makes me happy. I forgot who I am. I don't know what I'm doing and all I know what to do is to work," he said.
The singer said that in his 26 years, and during his entire career in the entertainment industry, this is the first time that he felt lost and confused.
He said it's very easy to keep a happy facade but at the end of the day, he's facing the horror alone.
"I tend to go home by myself. It's so simple kasi to go around with friends and to enjoy and forget about the problems, whatever you're going through, specially kung may naririnig kang problema na pinagdadaanan ng mga kaibigan mo. Sobrang daling makalimutan kung ano yung root, ano yung problema Nakalimutan ko, ako e. I'm the one who's completely lost and I'm searching," he added.
He said that during his darkest hours, Nikki was behind him. She fought hard to save the four-year relationship, but it was Billy who let go.
"I've done some things in my life that I regret and she supported me. She understood. She was there. She fought. I tried. But she really stuck it out I have to admit. And I'm admitting this because I respect her. I just wasn't there. I wasn't myself," Billy said.
He reiterated he's the reason of the break-up and dismissed rumors that a third party was involved. He said he will always treasure the beautiful and unforgettable memories of their relationship.
"I love her. I still do. I didn't want to continue to hurt her because I became distant. And I don't want to continue to hurt her if I continue with this relationship. In the long run, hindi na kami magkakatugma. We don't see eye to eye on things. We are not on the same page," he said.
The singer will fly to the United States on August 3 to be with his parents.
Although he was hesitant to give the interview on the matter, Billy said he decided to push through with it to address all the rumors circulating in and out of show biz since last week.
He said that his only hope is to finding himself again.
"I'm going back to my family. All I could pray for is for some reason, I need to be with my mom and dad. I have to start from scratch. Where did I come from, I need to try to find what was making me happy before. Who was I and I just want to be with my family," he ended.
As for the chance of the two getting back with each other, that's for destiny to tell.
"She is a dream come true, when it comes to finding the right one. But it's hard to find the right one kung ikaw mismo you are not right. And, it's been a while I think. I don’t know who to blame," he added.
Billy said that he's battling himself for some time now.
"Lahat ng tao kasi nakikita nila ako (na) masayahin, matulungin. I try to do everything that I can for everyone to be happy specially the people around me, the people that I love. And I forgot what makes me happy. I forgot who I am. I don't know what I'm doing and all I know what to do is to work," he said.
The singer said that in his 26 years, and during his entire career in the entertainment industry, this is the first time that he felt lost and confused.
He said it's very easy to keep a happy facade but at the end of the day, he's facing the horror alone.
"I tend to go home by myself. It's so simple kasi to go around with friends and to enjoy and forget about the problems, whatever you're going through, specially kung may naririnig kang problema na pinagdadaanan ng mga kaibigan mo. Sobrang daling makalimutan kung ano yung root, ano yung problema Nakalimutan ko, ako e. I'm the one who's completely lost and I'm searching," he added.
He said that during his darkest hours, Nikki was behind him. She fought hard to save the four-year relationship, but it was Billy who let go.
"I've done some things in my life that I regret and she supported me. She understood. She was there. She fought. I tried. But she really stuck it out I have to admit. And I'm admitting this because I respect her. I just wasn't there. I wasn't myself," Billy said.
He reiterated he's the reason of the break-up and dismissed rumors that a third party was involved. He said he will always treasure the beautiful and unforgettable memories of their relationship.
"I love her. I still do. I didn't want to continue to hurt her because I became distant. And I don't want to continue to hurt her if I continue with this relationship. In the long run, hindi na kami magkakatugma. We don't see eye to eye on things. We are not on the same page," he said.
The singer will fly to the United States on August 3 to be with his parents.
Although he was hesitant to give the interview on the matter, Billy said he decided to push through with it to address all the rumors circulating in and out of show biz since last week.
He said that his only hope is to finding himself again.
"I'm going back to my family. All I could pray for is for some reason, I need to be with my mom and dad. I have to start from scratch. Where did I come from, I need to try to find what was making me happy before. Who was I and I just want to be with my family," he ended.
As for the chance of the two getting back with each other, that's for destiny to tell.