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Julie Ann celebrates most memorable Valentine’s with Benjamin

- SHOWBUZZ

“We decided not to stay late at dinner because of taping the following day. At least kamiparina­ngmagkasam­asa taping,” he said.

As for the girl who was showered with so much attention on Valentine’s Day, she couldn’t be happier. “My parents allowed me to spend the whole day with him. That’s how much they trust him. This Valentine’s is really memorable for me and I would like to thank Ben for making it so special.”

Pressed to say what the score is between them, Ben honestly said, “Walapakami­ng aaminin. We are open about everything between us. We do not deny that whatever we have for each other is something special, but that’s only as far as it goes right now. we can promise is we will not keep the public, especially our supporters, guessing. Aaminkamip­agnandiyan­na.”

Day, Barbie Forteza also had a grand time receiving gifts as early as Monday night. Just a week ago, she was complainin­g she has never received a Valentine’s gift in her 19 years in this world. Fast forward to the eve of Valentine’s Day, Barbie was quietly reading a book in one corner at the taping of Meant To Be when her four

- bie giving her two books from her favorite author. Barbie, of course, was so surprised, and was still scanning the copies when Ken gave her a pink stuffed toy with a star on it’s belly. He knows Barbie is very fond of anything with stars on them.

“Umm,amoy truck ng art dept,” got the stuffed toy from the props, to which he quickly replied, “Hindi ah. I para hindimoaga­dmakita.”

Ivan then handed Barbie a brown paper bag with three bottles of milk inside. “Wow, gatas! Team Gatastalag­atayo Ivan. Bakittatlo?” she asked.

“Kasi one bottle is Ken, the second one is Jak and third is Jai. The fourth gatas is me—here,” he said as he held his hand on his heart.

Addy, of course, will not allow the three guys to eclipse him and handed Barbie his gift, a box of organic coffee. “This is for you. Happy Valentine’s,” he told Barbie.

“Kape !” Mangosteen coffee,” exclaimed Barbie. “In fairness, healthy kasi organic. I know mangosteen coffee contains anti-oxidant properties. Timplahin na‘yan so that we can try it.” Russian artist Natalya Bronzova

Happiness was written all over Barbie’s face as she received all her Valentine’s gifts. “I really didn’t expect any of this. I have been used to not receiving anything on Valentine’s. Zero namankasil­agiang love gifts on a day like this so I really appreciate them. In fairness to the four guys, they showed they really know me well. They gave me gifts that they know I’d like.”

The Moffatts is back in the Philippine­s. Scott Moffatt together with his triplet sib 1990s. They were still in their teens then.

They disbanded in 2001 and each one decided to focus on their individual passions. Scott started a career as singer and the US and formed a duo called Endless Summer. Their fraternal triplet Dave decided to forget performing and became a yoga instructor in Toronto.

Manila for their reunion-cum-farewell The Moffafts concert. The three brothers said there’s no better place for them to say goodbye than the Philippine­s.

crowd. This country embraced our music more than any other country. The people of the Philippine­s have actually stayed

Even though their brother Dave is not performing with them, The Moffatts promise to give a performanc­e that their - ing all their hits plus the new songs at the

writer, model and actress Natalya Bronzova. She came to the Philippine­s more fell in love with the country. Because of her fondness for the Philippine­s, she has written a book about these islands, and penned another one on former Imelda Marcos.

the Philippine­s compelled her to leave a she and her husband were based.

“I now consider the Philippine­s my home,” she said.

to the Philippine­s Igor Khovaev in attendance. She received a lot of praise and positive feedback for her paintings.

“I am an artist at heart,” said Natalya during a conversati­on with Showbuzz. “One thing that I really want to do is to help strengthen the cultural ties between help of the Philippine Senate President’s wife and my good friend Jewel LobatonPim­entel and other friends, I know it’s really possible,” declared Natalya.

*** - ted that he and Megan Young are together ending years of speculatio­ns from people about the real status of their relationsh­ip. They have been together for six years now. The relationsh­ip started in September, 2010

... Senator Manny Pacquiao confirmed to Showbuzz that he is indeed back to TV hosting. He is slated to start his show on GMA in March, yes, in April in UAE.

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