An Amazing Wedding Proposal

I saw this video on YouTube, and it really made me tear up. Matt asked for Ginny's hand in marriage, in the coolest marriage proposal I have ever seen. It all happened at the cinema, before the film showing of Fast Five. Bravo!

Leo and Blake Make a Cute Couple

Photo Courtesy of People.com

Late last year, Leonardo Di Caprio was seen dining with Blake Lively. Before rumors about them dating start, a rep of the actor explained the dinner date. Apparently, the two was discussing a movie project, 'The Great Gatsby'. The two were being considered to star in the film. Looks like it didn't work out for Blake, since Carey Mulligan has been officially cast as Daisy Buchanan, but Leo will still play Jay Gatsby in the movie.

Recently, the two were seen and photographed together again, this time on a yacht, having a friendly embrace. Were they there to talk about business again or something else? I hope it's 'something else', though, because they make a great looking couple! Leo is now single, he just broke up with long time girlfriend Bar Rafaeli, and Blake hasn't publicly admitted if she's dating Ryan Gosling or not. Besides, Leo's known for being attracted to supermodels and Blake sure looks like one!

Andi Eigenmann and Albie Casino's Cyber War

I recently came across this story about Andi Eigenmann and her ex-bf, Albie Casino. I knew who Andi is, but I was a bit clueless about her ex. As it turns out, he's also a Kapamilya and a Star Magic talent. I haven't been watching TV lately, which was why I haven't seen him in any of ABS-CBN's shows.

Anyway, on to the juicy stuffs - Andi and Albie broke up (they were on for two years), and the cyber war began just recently, apparently the thing that started the online bashing was a twitter post by Andi's close friend, Saab Magalona (Francis M's daughter).

"Thinking about a young actor who slapped my friend (his ex gf) makes me so angry. I hope his career goes nowhere!! >:(."

The young actor that Saab referred to was Albie Casino. Well, she didn't name names, but from Albie's reaction (provoked by a fan's question), he just proved that he was the young actor that Saab was talking about. Albie's reply was posted on his Formspring account.

My2cents on Albie's reaction? Well, if what Saab Magalona said was true, it wouldn't be a surprise that he could say the foul things he wrote about Andi. He should have just kept quiet, or the fight wouldn't have gotten bigger like it is right now. Albie, who do you think people would side with? Of course, they would pity the poor lady you bad-mouthed online!

Andi couldn't stand what Albie said about her being a cheater, so she finally broke her silence, and explained her side on her twitter account, andieigengirl.

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

What did I ever do to deserve this? (May 9 ,2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

To the judgmental ones, I don't need your replies. Haters, I got enough of you already, built by my everbeloved ex. I don't need more of it. (May 9, 2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

I believe I have enough class to not stoop down to his level and actually do such a thing as this. But for once, I just need to defend myslf (May 9,2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

And to people who's heard stories, rumors, issues, before u spread, make sure they're true. (May 9, 2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

To his fans, I know there are a lot, don't mind this if you can't believe it. Its nt an intention to take u against him at all. Thanks (May 9, 2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

I know ill regret doing this cus I'm not the kind of person, but what's done is done... (May 9, 2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

Girls, always remember to respect yourselves. No matter what. Always be careful. Don't stoop so low. Keep your class ( May 9,2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

@iloveajperez143 what r u saying? I was never w him. I cried under a blanket a million times at taping, for albie. Not for anybody else (May 9, 2011)

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

again, people, don't say things unless you're sure its true! If u dnt know anything, dnt say anything. Thanks

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

I'm using twitter not for fans to dwell on, dont worry. Its to get help on getting facts straight

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

I don't need to prove anything to the others. But what he said was really out of line, and he knows, as well as everybody else who knows me

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

that I am not the type of girl at all and that I had sacrificed a whole lot for him because I loved him so much. I dont understand why I

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

why I get that in return. Such a low blow to talk about me that way. He knows its not true

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

whoever will replace him will never be a consolation prize. He'll be my real prince charming ;) ♥

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

Twitter war? No. I needed a voice. I needed to defend myself. But to go on and offend? NO. Not at all …

andieigengirl Andi Eigenmann

He went as low as bashing my family as well. That I cannot take. Talking about being drug addicts when he was the one getting high atm May 11, 2011)

I'm all for being true and everything, but the guy has gone way overboard with his replies on his Formspring account (albiewhoshedid). The best way to act as a real man is to keep quiet. I'm wondering why Star Magic has no control over this talent of theirs. Weren't they able to keep Angelica P. silent when the issue with her and Claudine B. was talk of the town?

If Albie wants to have a successful career, he should keep his mouth shut, because nobody wants a bad ass matinee idol. Robin Padilla is the closest thing we have for that title, but he's known for his being a true gentleman.

Other Formspring posts of Albie:

A True to Life 'Princess Diaries' Story

As promised on my last post, I am going to share with you a true to life version of the movie 'Princess Diaries' (which was based on Meg Cabot's novel of the same title). The fairytale like story happened to a teenage girl named Jazmin Grace, a resident of Palm Springs, California. However, unlike Mia Thermopolis from the film Princess Diaries, Jazmin was well aware who her father was, it was only the public that was left with no clue of her true identity.

Jazmin, or Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, is the daughter of Prince Albert, the head of the House of Grimaldi and the ruler of the Principality of Monaco, with former waitress, Tamara Jean Rotolo. Her middle name was after her grandmother, the late Prince Grace (Kelly) of Monaco. She was born on March 4, 1992, more or less 9 months before that day; the prince had an affair with her mother, who came to visit Cote d'Azur in Monaco, for a vacation.

Although Prince Albert was listed on Jazmin's birth certificate, it was only in 2006 that the Prince officially acknowledged to the public that he is her father. The announcement came after a DNA test proved Jazmin's his own flesh and blood. The prince was forced to tell the public about her illegitimate child after news about her existence was leaked to the press. He was hoping to protect her by concealing her relation to him until she has reached adulthood.

The other thing that separates Mia's story from Jazmin's, is that the latter cannot inherit the throne, because she's not the prince's legitimate child. Aside from Jazmin, Prince Albert also fathered another child, Alexandre Coste. Both Jazmin and Alexandre, though, can inherit Prince Albert's wealth, which is worth more than 1 billion dollars today. Not bad for a 'previously' ordinary Californian girl, right?

Jazmin, described by many as sweet and intelligent, is now in college and attending Fordham University. After a humanitarian visit to Fiji, Jazmin decided to put up the Jazmin Fund, an organization created to help children in remote island villages in Fiji. She has all the makings of a perfect princess, too bad she can't be called one.

Princess Diaries Trailer

Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries Novel

Cinderella & Catherine

This picture was posted, and re-posted on Facebook over and over again, which is why I have to blog about it. Was this a mere coincidence, or was it orchestrated, because Duchess Catherine felt her story's similar to Cinderella? I just love it! It makes me smile whenever I look at it.

Kate's story's very far from a 'rags to riches' one, but it's as close to a fairytale romance as one can get, isn't it? She's a commoner who became a royal after marrying her prince, and she would be queen in the future, surely that counts as a fairytale love story. Speaking of which, I did read before of a true to life 'Princess Diaries' story - that's coming soon, here in my blog! :)

Justin Bieber - Somebody to Love???

I used to like Justin Bieber, because he was a good example to kids, especially to the ones who would like to pursue a career in the performing arts. He sings well, he plays several musical instruments, he's a good dancer, and he writes songs. Would a mom like me, have a reason to discourage her kids from singing along JB's songs, when he's a good person to emulate? Probably before, there were no reasons at all, but now I have one - for him being a SNOB!

My proof is the video that's been circulating lately on the web, of JB tossing a CD that a NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) employee tried to hand to him, so he could autograph it. No amount of jetlag, not even the flu, can excuse the bad behavior that the young artist has exhibited. If he wasn't feeling well that time, he could have just told (nicely) that poor man that he can't give him an autograph.

Fortunately for us, someone was recording a video of his arrival, or we wouldn't have known how rude Justin Bieber really is. It may be a onetime incident, but at least, we caught a glimpse of how JB is, behind the camera and the stage. Incidentally, by the way, reports of Mr. Bieber performing on his concert despite of a chest infection was released after the videotaped occurrence came out on YouTube. Was he really sick at that time? Or was it circulated just to cover up what the young man did?

Watch the video here.

My2cents? JB - you were praised on YouTube, now you will earn criticisms on the same vehicle that launched your career.

Boracay Rum - Capturing the Boracay Island Vibe Anywhere in the Country

I love travelling, and my dream is to someday travel all the beautiful places in the Philippines. Unfortunately, though, I have a fear of flying. So, even though I wanted so bad to visit places like Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, and of course, the famous island of Boracay, I couldn't do so. Well, not right now, and not unless I conquer my fear and board an airplane (hopefully a prize for a blog writing contest could help me conquer my fear. ha ha).

For someone who loves nature, my fear, known as aerophobia, is such a dilemma. It's a good thing that where I am located, which is Luzon, you don't need to hop on a plane to visit gorgeous beaches. South Luzon has the beaches of Batanggas, Mindoro, and Camsur (where you can go wakeboarding), while North Luzon boasts of the beaches of Bataan, Pangasinan, La Union, Zambales, and Ilocos that includes the beach called 'Blue Lagoon' in Pagudpud, which has been coined as the 'Boracay of the North. I have not visited all the beaches in Luzon, but I have been to most of them, even the beautiful (and used to be unspoiled) Potipot Island in Zambales.