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Solenn supports random drug test for celebritie­s

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GUESS who? A not so young actress-host is being called the new monster in a network. She wants to have a say as to who can and cannot guest in her show.

One time, a popular love team was supposed to guest in their show to promote a new project but the actress- host put her foot down, and said no they can’t. The reason? People have been saying that the love team has eclipsed the popularity of another love team, whose male half is related to the actress host.

Negative! That's the result of Solenn Heussaff’s drug test from a few weeks ago.

The actress decided to undergo voluntary testing to prove that she is not a user of any kind of illegal substance. This was after some tabloid columnists insinuated she is part of the still undisclose­d list of celebrity drug users in the hands of President Duterte.

"There are so many things happening these days and you'll never know what's going to come out in articles. Siyemprena­mantabbloi­d'yan [Since the issue wass written in a tabloid] I didn't really want to dignify the story, but when I saw that two or three other articles came out saying the same thing, I told myself I'll just do it on my own to put the issue to rest," she said.

Solenn swears illegal drugs are not her not even a party goer, and spends whatever free time she has at home painting.

"Of course, when you're accused of anything you know you don't do, it isn't a nice feeling. But I won't say that I was really affected because I have nothing to be afraid of. I know myself and I know the truth so I just decided to take the test so these people will know they really have nothing on me," Solenn told Showbuzz.

That out of the way, Solenn has returned her complete focus on work, what with her hands full at the moment. She has four TV shows, and just released her new self-titled

"But it's worth it. You'll like my songs," she promised. "I have seven songs in the album and it has two Filipino songs, 'Pangako' and 'Lalayo.' I don't know, but I've been listening to Tagalog songs a great deal lately. I really enjoy them."

Showbuzz then asked if the newly married Solenn's hubby, Nicco Bolzico, listens to her album?

"No, I don't ask him to," she replied with a laugh. "Although he hears at least songs that I practice at home. But I don't sing to him... I don't know, I just don't feel comfortabl­e.

"Actually he wanted me to sing when we were in a hotel a couple of days ago. Ayoko, I just said that we should let the singer in the lounge have her night."

But does Nicco sing to her? Solenn gave a somewhat naughty smile before answering the question.

"No, no, no, his voice is super ugly!" she laughed again. "He raps in Spanish when he wants to make me laugh, and when I'm in a bad mood. Believe me, he will not be a singer, ever!"

Turning serious, the blushing new bride said she cannot ask for more in a husband. He lets her enjoy life, and is so broadminde­d he understand­s even the very sexy photos that she posts on her Instagram account.

"He's actually used to my craziness. Even the last one that went viral where I had a huge hat covering my naked body, I just did it for fun. I sent it to him before I posted it on Instagram, not to ask for his permission but just to show him. ' Look what we're doing in Bali!' He said, ' Go post it on Instagram, and I'll do the same!'"

With regards to having a baby, the Kapuso It Girl said that although Nicco has been ready for three years now, she's the one who still isn't.

"I don't want a child right now but I do in the near future. Of course my biological clock is ticking already so I don't mean like

If there's a part of her career, which she enjoys right now is her role in Encantadia as Cassiopea.

"When the role was given to me, I was thinking it would be easy because I supposedly have no dialogue. But Direk Mark Reyes said that this time, Cassiopea can talk and I will have to learn the Enchan language.

"I was also told that I cannot fake it because the 'Encantadic­ts' will know. So I had to memorize the Enchan alphabet and learn Solenn Heusaff

Solenn is so proud that Encantadia is doing very well, with the production getting good feedback from the viewers and registerin­g high on the ratings.

"I never doubted that we will rate with the effort that everyone in the production puts in—it's really admirable," she ended.

It's not only Jennylyn Mercado who is busy promoting her album Ultimate. She's getting a lot of help from special friend Dennis Trillo who doesn't seem to get tired posting about it on his Instagram account.

Even in his interviews, Dennis promotes Jen's album which, he said, showcases the singeractr­ess' new sound.

"In this album, she was free to experiment and collaborat­e with other artists like Christian Bautista, Silent Sanctuary and the result was just awesome. I am very proud that she was able to come up with this kind of album," Dennis beamed with pride. Jennylyn, on the other hand, must be very proud of Dennis too. He just received the Asian Star Prize from the Seoul Internatio­nal Drama Festival in Korea for his exceptiona­l performanc­e in the soap MyFaithful­Husband. He is the - ing him the new title "Drama King of Asia."

For Dennis though, titles are not really important. "They can call me anything, but at the end of the day, it's your performanc­e that will matter—it's how you deliver.

"The award that I received, it's not only for me but for everyone I worked with in My FaithfulHu­sband who really gave their best to come up with a very good show. And, of course, the award is also for the Filipino. I went to Korea representi­ng the Philippine­s and received the honor as a proud Filipino."

There are talks that GMA is toying with the idea of doing a spin-off of Dennis' successful late night series with Heart Evangelist­a, MyJuanHapp­yLove Story. The series was such a hit that the network just might turn it into a weekly series.

"I'm happy they thought of a spin-off. I think they saw that there are still many things that can be done in the story. It will be a good weekly series."

Meanwhile, as he waits for his new project with GMA, Dennis is busy promoting his movie Bakit LahatngGua­po,MayBoyfrie­nd. He had a pictorial with co-stars Paolo Ballestero­s and Anne Curtis for the movie's layout and publicity.

Until now, Dennis cannot get over Paolo's comic talent, which he describes as very natural and effortless.

"Pao is so funny. He does a lot of ad libs in our scenes and it's really very effective in making the movie funnier."

Did you know that one of the reasons the Philippine­s' Jeslyn Santos won the Miss United Continents crown is because she and answer portion?

Showbuzz got to chat with her when she returned to the country this week. Apparently, Jeslyn will have a couple of months here at her duties in December.

And by the way, did you also know that she gets to keep her crown even after she ends her reign, with a price tag of $15,000? The priceless headdress is studded with real gems like rubies, amethyst, emeralds and sapphires. This of course is besides the $10,000 cash prize she won for the tilt.

Congratula­tions Jeslyn and mabuhay!

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...Derrick Monasterio shocked those who watched OhBoy! at the Music Museum last weekend when he sung the Italian aria “Nessun Dorma” from Giacomo Puccini's opera Tirandot. People were so impressed that they’re still talking about how good a singer Derrick is days later.

MISS UNIVERSE 2015 Pia Wurtzbach took a little time off from her queenly duties in New York City to celebrate her birthday with family and friends here in the Philippine­s.

Wurtzbach returned to Manila on tor Alive” Mikhail Varshavski. However, September 24 and was feted in several months later with lesser sightings of the was a welcome and surprise party at the pair in the Big Apple as before. Le Jardin in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Rumors that they had indeed called it organized by her closest friends, led by Eat quits surfaced in May after the beauty queen Bulaga host Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Niña Alposted curiously posted a photo with the moro, Harley Tan, Franchesca Que, Anne caption, “Boy, I'm a prize not a catch.” She Margaret Luna, and Mara Isabel Sotto. deleted it shortly after she realized the stir

Wearing a stunning red gown and the post caused, immediatel­y tweeting, elegant bun hairdo, she posted a picture “Kalmalangp­o.Okaynamana­nglahat. of her lovely face when she stepped into Magandangu­maga!” (Please calm down. the restaurant with the caption, “That That momo Everything is okay. Good morning!) ment your friends surprisepr­ise surprise you and they Neverthele­ss, Wurtzcatch your reaction on camera! I have the bach's last reported date best friends in the world!worrld! Thank you.” with Varshavski was in

Besides this mini-reunion-cum-birthni-reeunion-cum-birthlate April when they day party with friends, endss, Wurtzbach also spent a romantic evespent time with herer faan fan club, called the ning around New “Pianatics,” who had hadd supported her York aboard a hesince her Binibining­ng Pilipinas PilipinasP days. licopter.

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Love life

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Earlier this year,ar, indeed dating New w York’sYo ork’s “Hottest Doc- was after Wurtzbach posted a photo with handsome Swiss-Filipino F1 racer Marlon Stockinger. She wrote "Marloner" to accompany their photo.

Stockinger is currently based in Zurich, Switzerlan­d.

Focused on work

On September 28, the birthday girl posted two successive tweets expressing her sentiments over all the buzz regarding her love life. She felt saddened by the fact that it was gaining more attention than the advocacy to which she has dedicated her reign as Miss Universe.

She posted, “I wonder why the media won't feature our recent trip to UNICEF instea;” followed by a second tweet that said, “Which is sad because I've done a lot but it doesn't seem to get more media coverage.”

On Tuesday, Wurtzbach—together with the country’s bet to 2016’s Miss Universe pageant, Bb. Pilipinas Maxine Medina— spent the day with a team from UNICEF to talk about how they can work together in furthering her chosen advocacy in HIV/ AIDS awareness. The day, September 27 marked the celebratio­n of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which the beauty queen also pointed out in her post.

Choosing to focus on her work, Wurtz during her quick trip to Manila, which also included a surprise appearance at a PLDT event in Shangri-La at The Fort. Led by the telco’s top executives Wurtzbach was reintroduc­ed as the face of PLDT Home’s integrated suite of innovative, reliable and family-friendly internet products and services, collective­ly known as Smart Home.

A very quick appearance, the media had not opportunit­y to ask Wurtzbach after her heart’s affairs, nor did she have the chance to give updates on her advocacy. Putting two and two together, it seems that Miss Universe 2015 simply wants to put the message across that there is no special someone for her as she turns 27 and that she is completely focused on work.

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