Fashion PULIS: May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

FB Scoop: John Lloyd Cruz Donates Vitamins to Children and Frontliners in Bgy Guadalupe, Cebu

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Competitive Splurging

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Performer 1 (P1) and Performer 2 (P2) similarly came from humble beginnings and entered the industry with talent as their only weapon. Like most performers, P1 and P2 joined as many talent contests as they could until they were finally noticed by managers. As time passed, their careers prospered with left and right live shows, television appearances, and movie stints. Their talents were pure, and definitely, they earned their respective places in the industry.

Now that the entertainment industry is at a standstill, their source of income has gone nil. International and local performance bookings have been cancelled or rescheduled. However, the reactions of P1 and P2 to the crisis are different. While P1 has been vocal on the lack of opportunities, P2 has been quiet. As their careers progressed, P1 lived a carefree lifestyle, whereas P2 saved for a home and spent his money wisely.

Apparently, P1 has been beset with requests for financial help from his masseurs and boys who used to frequent his pad. As their services require physical contact, their work is almost non-existent as well. P1 has no extra cash to respond to such requests, as he does not have work himself. With frequent texts and calls from his boys and his inability to help, P1 would sometimes turn off his mobile.

P1 realized his money issue and perhaps has reflected on his days of being generous to the boys he was fond of. The money he spent could have otherwise gone to his savings. He was even competitive to the point that he would outbid the boys P2 fancied. P2, by contrast, never paid more than what should be for such service and he did not care much for competition. The competitive splurging of P1 brought him to his reality now, that is, not having much during the pandemic and work opportunities remaining elusive.

‘The shortest period of time lies between the minute you put some money away for a rainy day and the unexpected arrival of rain.’ − Jane Bryant Quinn

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Tweet Scoop: Kim Chiu Shrugs Off Bashers Waiting for Her to Make a Mistake, Says She's Busy with 'Bawal Lumabas' Merchandise for Fund-raising

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Insta Scoop: Ruby Rodriguez Explains 'Kilala Mo Pa Ba Ako' Comment to Alden Richards

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Quick Karma

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The sudden closure of a network left many personalities seeking solace among themselves, as the move was unexpected. Even non-active talents were checked by colleagues and asked if they had heard about the news. While most sympathized with the network, friends were shocked at reading the reaction of a Not-so-Active talent (NA).

Allegedly, NA replied that the network deserved the outcome and many reasons can justify the said closure. NA lamented that the network prioritized the new ones, which left her and colleagues out in the cold. NA cited that loyal talents were forgotten in favor of the new faces. Karma hit the network hard, she stressed.

One of the most shocked receivers of NA’s message was Male Colleague (MC). NA and MC have been friends for the longest time and both achieved the peak of their careers almost at the same time. MC did not reply to the message of NA anymore. The message could have ended at that moment. However, NA used that message as her template for other people who would ask her opinion. She even allegedly sent the message to talents who shared the same situation. As she was sending quickly, she accidentally sent the said text to Big Boss (BB).

BB was among the people who made sure NA was going to be competent during her time. As careers plateau, NA had to give way to new talents. However, when she needed a break, BB has been encouraging opportunities for NA, but for some reasons, such projects never pushed through.

BB would not let the message pass and subsequently replied to NA. BB found ‘karma’ unfair and NA should know that politics played a huge role in the mess. Then, BB directed NA to reflect if the network was really at fault when her planned projects failed to materialize.

Before NA could reply, BB blocked her number. Thus, NA could no longer explain to BB. NA attempted to contact BB via a secretary, but her calls were unanswered and even other bosses refused to answer her, too. The situation has become awkward and when work resumes at the network, rumors are loud that NA will not be welcome anymore. She allowed her bitterness to take over and burned her bridges with the network with one text.

‘Burning bridges behind you is understandable. It's the bridges before us that we burn, not realizing we may need to cross, that brings regret.’ ― Anthony Liccione

Tweet Scoop: Kylie Jenner Dismisses Removal from Forbes Billionaire List

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Tweet Scoop: Alex Gonzaga Appreciates Non-follower, Despite Being Bashed

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Slow Reaction

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Fans and friends of Female Talent (FT) are wondering why her Special Friend (SF) is slow to react and is not behaving as expected for someone who is close to her. FT has been under pressure amidst the imposed quarantine, uncertainty of work, and other related issues. Thus, FT’s circle expects that SF would be the first to express support for FT. That seems not to be the case.

After an unexpected crisis, friends and ordinary netizens expressed support for FT continuously. Meanwhile, no word was heard from SF who found out about the incident late in the evening, as he had overslept. SF allegedly has a nighty skin care routine that takes much time, and thus, leads to him sleeping and waking up late.

As FT seems to be a controversy magnet, nothing immediate was heard from SF when bashers were bludgeoning FT. Other co-workers once again backed up FT. This time, FT’s supporters crossed networks, but still SF was not as vocal. His behavior seemed timid considering he’s a celebrity connected with FT.

One day, FT’s Trusted Pals (TP) asked about the whereabouts of SF. Like many others, TP expected SF to comfort FT even by videocalls, as travel restrictions are imposed under ECQ. FT said that SF might still be asleep, as he has been spending late nights finishing Korean dramas. Then, TP kidded that they and SF are rivals for a cute Korean actor. FT allegedly replied, ‘I have no idea with that gay.’ Probably, FT was still depressed, as her unexpected reply shocked TP. TP then laughed hard and after a few seconds, FT took back what she said.

Quietly, days after the troubled moments, SF posted his message of support for FT. Expectedly, followers reacted with questions on why his reaction was delayed and where he was when FT was alone fighting her battle. Typical of his behavior, SF ignored such comments and bashing, as his priority is having FT in his life. Whether SF thinks of FT as his trophy girlfriend is a question he can only answer.

‘Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent.’ − Saint Ignatius

Insta Scoop: Bea Alonzo Explores New Quarantine Hobbies, Painting and Taking Care of Plants

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Insta Scoop: Erika Poturnak Graduates from High School, Ina Raymundo and Husband are Proud Parents

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Who Did It Better: Bea Alonzo vs. Marian Rivera

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Move On

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Breaking up a loveteam and charting different paths without the former partner are risky decisions made by management, especially if the said loveteam has a following. Fans can petition all they want and even flood social media with long posts about hating the new possible partners. However, if the management says ‘no more,’ fans have to move on. The subsequent steps after a breakup of a loveteam face success or failure. While many talents achieved success with new partnerships, Brave Celebrity (BC) is feeling the result of the dissolution of her partnership.

After moving on to her projects without Ex-Partner (EP), BC realized the painful truth that local showbiz is only kind to loveteams, given the tough competition. BC is talented and received words of encouragement that she could succeed on her own, which has already been proven by many of the industry’s respected actresses. Unfortunately, projects without EP did not gross as much as had he been her partner and even a project with big names did not take off as expected despite the high cost. When BC and EP showed chemistry at the time they started, fans came in droves during live performances and in social media. BC and EP were the loveteam to beat until the day they outgrew each other.

Emotionally, BC had to let go of EP. The move was risky but she decided that was for the best. Besides, they move in the same circle, which assured them that their friendship would still be intact. EP gave BC the space she wanted and he moved on as well.

As time passed, EP, according to her friend, wanted to go back to the way she and EP were. She sent feelers and signs, but EP was only interested in friendship. EP was happy with his present status, that is, going to parties as much as he wants and hanging out as a non-committed dude. Although he has BC’s back, he has already increased the distance between him and EP. Rumors say he’s seriously seeing a freelance model from another country, which has sealed off possible ways for EP to return.

‘Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.’ ― Fyodor Dostoevsky

Serious Intentions

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Although doomsday critics have marked this couple as not going to be a forever, the grapevine says otherwise. Apparently, Male Counterpart (MC) has expressed his serious intentions to make sure he spends his life with Female Actress (FA). MC made his move as a well-thought out plan that considered all possible parties involved.

Partnering MC and FA professionally was a risk taken by producers and for the two to have fallen for each other in real life was the bonus the fans and the bosses had hoped. Like typical loveteams, the two hid their relationship at first, but later on admitted they were official. Their families were able to heave a sigh of relief as the fans had stopped asking if they are together. Moreover, the revelation already stopped other boys and girls in pursuing FA and MC, respectively.

MC planned his popping of the forever question as an event for a trip they were taking, which was nothing ordinary, as they have been using their lull time to travel. MC talked to FA’s Camp (FC) to secure the blessing. However, he was told to think things over, as FC thinks they are still too young despite being over 18.

A few days before FA and MC were leaving, FC talked to MC and asked his intentions. MC replied that he wants to be with FA for the rest of their lives, but an engagement does not mean immediate marriage. He assured FC that they will still have to save for their future, as they intend to lie low or even stop from showbiz after their marriage. Besides, his family has advised him to talk to FC before doing anything surprising. FC gave the blessing that MC needed after the talk.

During the trip, MC was fidgety as he had a Plan A and a Plan B. For Plan A, he wanted a specific sign while on tour and if that sign did not happen, he will move to Plan B. Plan B has a special time-specific location, but that was for a later trip. MC was lucky, the sign he waited for happened and Plan A was set in motion. Everyone in the trip was given strict instructions not to release any photo or video of the proposal. So far, everyone has cooperated.

Coming home, FA was feeling excited, as she was already committed to the man she loves, and nervous, as she had no idea as to how FC would react. To her delight, FC said that MC had spoken to her before their trip and FA has clearance. However, much time will have to pass for the revelation of the said engagement to the public, as the two have decided to focus on their careers first before taking the plunge.

‘There are no secrets better kept than the secrets everybody guesses.’ − George Bernard Shaw