Angel Locsin & John Lloyd Cruz Soars High in 'Imortal'

Suddenly and without much fanfare, “Imortal,” the horror-drama series starring together for the first time Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz, broke on air Oct. 4 on ABS-CBN.

Without as much as the obligatory media event that accompanies every launch, “Imortal” gathered great interest among viewers, including this Moviegoer. Its stars are topnotch, its director, Chito Roño well admired for his body of work, and the entire production itself promising.

“Imortal’s” first episode, with its eerie atmosphere and smoke-screened scenes, properly set the tone of the drama series combining the tried and tested elements of traditional and contemporary horror.

The allusion to the modern-day “Twilight” film franchise is all over the story, highlighting a romance between a vampire and a human, at least in the back story between the characters played by Jomari Yllana and Lara Quigaman, the would-be parents of John Lloyd Cruz’s character.

JLC himself would soon fall in love and carry on with a wolf, played by “Lobo” star, Angel Locsin, whose character is scheduled to break into the series this week.

Luis Manzano on Angel Locsin

Luis Manzano has expressed his hopes in winning back the love of Angel Locsin. In an interview with the Inquirer, Luis said "I’m hoping that in the end, there will be reconciliation. So far, so good."

This pronouncement of Luis Manzano came amidst the rumors of Angel Locsin being an alcoholic, in which Luis denied it. 


"I’m very thankful that we’re able to rebuild our friendship. In every breakup, there’s always anger and bitterness. I’m happy that we’ve gone past those,” Luis said further.


Luis further stressed that he is really trying to win back the love of Angel. In fact, he said, Angel is always welcome to their home. During Christmas, his mother even invited her to their house but Angel was not able to make it.


"I’m not denying that I’m trying to win her back. I’m working things out", Luis ended.

Efren Peñaflorida courting Angel Locsin

MANILA, Philippines - Actress Angel Locsin has a hero for a suitor this new year.

Just weeks after being named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Peñaflorida is still on cloud nine.

Aside from the rush that comes with bringing home an international award for his advocacy, he also met Locsin, his biggest crush, during the flight to the United States.

Aside from her acting talent, Peñaflorida said he also grew fond of Locsin because of her good heart.

Cornered on Sunday, it was Locsin's turn on the hot seat.

She told "The Buzz:" "Before pa magkaroon ng award sa kanya, magkaibigan na kami sa Facebook... Nagkita kami bago ako pumuntang Emmy. Sabay kami sa eroplano kasi. Doon kami nagkakilala talaga."

Amid reports that Peñaflorida is seriously pursuing courtship, Locsin gave her side on the issue.

"Dahil nga magulo ang buhay ko dahil nasa showbiz ako, ayokong 'yong hope na mabibigay niya sa mga tao maapektuhan dahil sa akin. Sinabi ko sa kanya kung ready na ba siya na harapin 'yong mga iyon... Gusto ko friendship muna ako," she said.

She admitted that the celebrated young Filipino visited her at home.

"Pumunta siya sa bahay. Kinausap ang daddy ko. Mas una niyang kinausap 'yong dad ko kaysa sa akin," she said.

Peñaflorida said he will take his chance with pursuing love.

"Bago ko inask, bago ko in-open sa kanya 'yon, 'yong mga intentions ko, ready na ako. Prepared ako doon sa kung ano man ang mangyayari," he said. -ANC