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VIRAL: Melai Cantiveros feels like 'the first honor' at AAA
VIRAL: Melai Cantiveros feels like 'the first honor' at AAA
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Published Dec 14, 2023 08:35 PM PHT

BULACAN -- “Ma’am Chief” star Melai Cantiveros had her moment during the Asian Artist Awards night on Thursday.
BULACAN -- “Ma’am Chief” star Melai Cantiveros had her moment during the Asian Artist Awards night on Thursday.
During the show, one of the show’s emcees, IVE’s Jang Won-young, approached Cantiveros to ask about how she feels being part of the awards night.
During the show, one of the show’s emcees, IVE’s Jang Won-young, approached Cantiveros to ask about how she feels being part of the awards night.
According to Cantiveros, she feels honored to be invited, adding: “I feel like I am the first honor, a valedictorian.”
According to Cantiveros, she feels honored to be invited, adding: “I feel like I am the first honor, a valedictorian.”
“I cannot believe this is happening,” she added.
“I cannot believe this is happening,” she added.
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When asked who among the attendees she wants to meet the most, Cantiveros said she wants to meet her idol Kim Seon-ho, and girl group NewJeans “because my daughter love New Jeans.”
When asked who among the attendees she wants to meet the most, Cantiveros said she wants to meet her idol Kim Seon-ho, and girl group NewJeans “because my daughter love New Jeans.”
Cantiveros was also one of the recipients of the AAA Best Actor Award.
Cantiveros was also one of the recipients of the AAA Best Actor Award.
Melai Cantiveros-Francisco delivers comedic acceptance speech: If someone questions why I have an award, don’t worry, I question it too.
Cantiveros-Francisco starred in the film “Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul,” which was filmed in South Korea. | via @jaehwabernardo
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) December 14, 2023
Melai Cantiveros-Francisco delivers comedic acceptance speech: If someone questions why I have an award, don’t worry, I question it too.
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) December 14, 2023
Cantiveros-Francisco starred in the film “Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul,” which was filmed in South Korea. | via @jaehwabernardo
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Belle Mariano, Cathy Garcia-Sampana to work on star-studded movie
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The two met on Tuesday to discuss their upcoming movie project, together with executives from ABS-CBN Films.
The two met on Tuesday to discuss their upcoming movie project, together with executives from ABS-CBN Films.
“Ako po kinakabahan ako. All I can say is this is gonna be a star-studded film, I’m gonna be with artists who I really look up to in the industry and working with Direk again it’s really such an honor 'coz I know every step of the way, I will learn from Direk and with other artists as well,” Mariano told ABS-CBN News.
“Ako po kinakabahan ako. All I can say is this is gonna be a star-studded film, I’m gonna be with artists who I really look up to in the industry and working with Direk again it’s really such an honor 'coz I know every step of the way, I will learn from Direk and with other artists as well,” Mariano told ABS-CBN News.
This is the third time that they will be working together. In the past, Garcia-Sampana worked behind the scenes on some of Mariano’s projects with on-screen partner Donny Pangilinan.
This is the third time that they will be working together. In the past, Garcia-Sampana worked behind the scenes on some of Mariano’s projects with on-screen partner Donny Pangilinan.
Cathy Garcia-Sampana and Belle Mariano. MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News

"Si Belle kasi closer to me kasi RISE artist. I did several workshops, but meron kaming mga mentoring, doon ko siya unang nakilala. And when ‘He’s into Her’ was being developed, nagme-mentor din ako kay Chad (Vidanes), I was part of the conceptualization. Kaya hindi makakaila ni Belinda na ako ay nasa likuran niya noon pa," said Garcia-Sampana.
"Si Belle kasi closer to me kasi RISE artist. I did several workshops, but meron kaming mga mentoring, doon ko siya unang nakilala. And when ‘He’s into Her’ was being developed, nagme-mentor din ako kay Chad (Vidanes), I was part of the conceptualization. Kaya hindi makakaila ni Belinda na ako ay nasa likuran niya noon pa," said Garcia-Sampana.
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The director believes this is the perfect opportunity for Mariano to navigate and discover her full potential as an actress, together with the top-caliber stars that she will starring with.
The director believes this is the perfect opportunity for Mariano to navigate and discover her full potential as an actress, together with the top-caliber stars that she will starring with.
“Sabi niya, never pa niyang nakatrabaho 'yung ibang makakatrabaho niya dito, so it excites me paano kaya 'yung dynamics sa set. Tapos kasi ito baby kasi ito, laging naka-ano kay Direk, ano bang gagawin. Siyempre ngayon na mas batikan na 'yung mga katrabaho niya, tignan natin kung lalapit-lapit pa siya, doon na siya sa mga batikan na lalapit at hihingi ng tips mga ganyan,” said Garcia-Sampana.
“Sabi niya, never pa niyang nakatrabaho 'yung ibang makakatrabaho niya dito, so it excites me paano kaya 'yung dynamics sa set. Tapos kasi ito baby kasi ito, laging naka-ano kay Direk, ano bang gagawin. Siyempre ngayon na mas batikan na 'yung mga katrabaho niya, tignan natin kung lalapit-lapit pa siya, doon na siya sa mga batikan na lalapit at hihingi ng tips mga ganyan,” said Garcia-Sampana.
Mariano agreed with the sentiment, saying: "I feel like, in every thing I do naman as much as I can I try to enlighten myself with things I don’t know yet. And I try to learn more, this is gonna be an unusual set-up."
Mariano agreed with the sentiment, saying: "I feel like, in every thing I do naman as much as I can I try to enlighten myself with things I don’t know yet. And I try to learn more, this is gonna be an unusual set-up."
"It’s my first time na I’m doing a film na with Direk. For a while I’ve been working with Donny for so long and this is the first time na gagawa ako ng film on my own and I would say it’s growth. Something scary but I’m really excited for it," she added.
"It’s my first time na I’m doing a film na with Direk. For a while I’ve been working with Donny for so long and this is the first time na gagawa ako ng film on my own and I would say it’s growth. Something scary but I’m really excited for it," she added.
Mariano said she and Pangilinan are very supportive of their solo efforts, apart from their on-screen projects together.
Mariano said she and Pangilinan are very supportive of their solo efforts, apart from their on-screen projects together.
“We’ve both been open about it na we’re both supportive of each other, with him on PGT ('Pilipinas Got Talent'), I’m very supportive. And of course with this thing I’m doing with Direk, he’s very supportive as well,” said the actress.
“We’ve both been open about it na we’re both supportive of each other, with him on PGT ('Pilipinas Got Talent'), I’m very supportive. And of course with this thing I’m doing with Direk, he’s very supportive as well,” said the actress.
In fact, Mariano was the first person Pangilinan spoke to when the actor got the 'PGT' stint.
In fact, Mariano was the first person Pangilinan spoke to when the actor got the 'PGT' stint.
“Natuwa ako, I saw how he judged in 'It’s Showtime,' and from there on I saw how he’s capable of doing a full time show na big talaga. I’m excited to see it and watch it,” said Mariano.
“Natuwa ako, I saw how he judged in 'It’s Showtime,' and from there on I saw how he’s capable of doing a full time show na big talaga. I’m excited to see it and watch it,” said Mariano.
She added: “I believe that distance makes the heart grow fonder.”
She added: “I believe that distance makes the heart grow fonder.”
Meanwhile, Garcia-Sampana was asked if she feels any pressure following the record-breaking success of her previous film, "Hello, Love, Again."
Meanwhile, Garcia-Sampana was asked if she feels any pressure following the record-breaking success of her previous film, "Hello, Love, Again."
"Dapat hindi, ang unfair," she answered.
"Dapat hindi, ang unfair," she answered.
“Hypocrite naman kaming hindi isipin na wina-want namin na kumita ang bawat pelikula, but we always make it a point na hindi siya ang primary goal namin when making a film,” she added.
“Hypocrite naman kaming hindi isipin na wina-want namin na kumita ang bawat pelikula, but we always make it a point na hindi siya ang primary goal namin when making a film,” she added.
“We always make sure lang na maganda ang pelikulang ito, makakapagbigay tayo ng good values sa mga manonood, mare-represent natin 'yung mga Pinoy families, principles, world views, most importantly, alam ko 'yung obligasyon ko sa manonood.”
“We always make sure lang na maganda ang pelikulang ito, makakapagbigay tayo ng good values sa mga manonood, mare-represent natin 'yung mga Pinoy families, principles, world views, most importantly, alam ko 'yung obligasyon ko sa manonood.”
More details about this untitled project will be unveiled soon, according to Star Cinema.
More details about this untitled project will be unveiled soon, according to Star Cinema.
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