In last Friday’s entertainment press of FHM Philippines,Derek Ramsay, together with his female counterpart Lovi Poe answered string of questions from the entertainment press.

Derek Ramsay can’t help conceal his happiness as being chosen by the popular mag to grace its yearly FHM Collections edition.Ramsay expressed he felt honored with FHM’s trust in him.

FHM Philippines have been known for choosing big names to grace the cover of their annual FHM Collections. Robin Padilla, Cesar Montano and Vic Sotto are known figures to have been featured in the magazine.

Having been associated with these iconic figures, Derek humbly stated that those personalities have already reached the stratosphere in their careers and are far more successful in comparison with what he achieved.

“Ahm… Robin Padilla yun, Vic Sotto, Cesar Montano. I can’t even imagine myself, comparing myself to those guys. They’re… there,” sabi ni Derek, sabay taas ng kamay bilang pahiwatig na nasa mas mataas na level na ang mga aktor na kanyang nabanggit.

“It was an honor. Na talagang ang feeling…

Robin Padilla was the first gentleman to ever been featured in FHM Collections on 2009, on the following year Cesar Montano was featured and Vic Sotto have been featured on several magazine.With these string of top personalities, Derek Ramsay felt ecstatic and jokingly said that he can now boast his achievements.

“I can now make yabang na, I was the third,” nakangiti pang pahayag ni Derek tungkol sa kanyang pagiging FHM Collections cover.

GIRLFRIEND’s Reaction

Derek has been asked about his girlfriend,Angelica Panganiban’s reaction about the cover.Derek humorously referred Angelica as “madam” and told the anticipating press people that her very versatile girlfriend finds the photo shoot amusing as she (Angelica) is used to seeing him topless.

“Ano ang reaction ni ‘Madam’…” biro munang simula ni Derek.

“She really liked the photo shoot. Kasi sawa na rin yata siya na nakikita ako na topless,” natawang sabi ng 31-year-old actor.

“Yeah, she’s always mad at me, ‘coz I’m always nakasando at naka-board shorts at naka-tsinelas. Sabi niya, ‘Magbihis ka naman, magbihis ka naman.’

“So, when she saw this cover and the photos inside, she was very impressed. Just like I was when I saw her FHM,” pahayag pa ni Derek.

Derek Ramsay: The Cover Guy For FHM Collections is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

The said fan sent Angelica a series of tweets with hilariously obscene language after Angelica expressed her disappointment with Phil who was reported to have entered showbiz.

“si phil may indie film… Akala ko ba football player sya??? lahat na lang artista na sad..”

“Ang kitid ng utak ng iba. D ko sinasabing ang gusto ko eh ako lang ang artista. Kung gusto pala nya mag artista, sana d na sya nag football.” Panganiban tweeted.

To which @anilmorales replied:

“yung boyfriend mo,na sobrang trying hard magpaka athlete wala namang naiuwing kahit ano”

That statement seemed to have angered Panganiban for dragging her steady boyfriend of five years, Derek Ramsey into their argument.

“Kung babasahin nila lahat ng sinabi ko, sa tingin ko para sa kabutihan ng bansa at ng football community yung gusto ko iparating and hindi ang gusto kong guluhin ang buhay ni Phil.

Iyong tao ginagawa na lahat, sinasabi pa nilang walang nauuwi iyong tao kapag nakikipaglaban siya abroad which is nakakainit ng ulo kasi every time lumalaban siya lagi silang nanalo. Si Derek mismo ang nagbabayad at nagbibigay ng funds para sa Philippine team ng frisbee,” Angelica stated in a recent interview.

The couple decided to take legal action against the said twitter user.

“What the person said is definitely uncalled for, what he/she was saying has definitely nothing to do with football. This calls for a legal action. That fan should realize that whatever he/she said would only reflect on his/her idol/s (Phil/Team Azkals),” Derek stated.

On the other hand, the hater deactivated her twitter account and is currently being searched by authorities. Phil Younghusband still hasn’t reacted to this issue.

Tweet wars are really common among celebs. If you want to know what the hater said, visit @IamAngelicaP on twitter and laugh your heart out.

Angelica Panganiban Takes Legal Action Against Hater is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

“Okay lang na may crush siya kay Angel. Maraming may crush sa kanya kasi maganda si Angel,” the 31-year-old actor stated.

At that same time, as a self-confessed athletic buff, Ramsay accepted Caligdong’s challenge to play one-on-one football.

“Win or lose, it would be fun,” Ramsay said.

Friendly game or not, in the face of true love, you don’t just give up. Right Derek? LOL.  Who’s your bet?

Derek Ramsay Accepts One-on-One Football Challenge with Azkals Player for Angelica is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

The controversial photo shows a woman trying to dress herself up.

Looking at the photo that was first posted at Asia Lala, the woman seems to have a very close resemblance of Angelica Panganiban; skin-tone, hair and body structure.  One part of the photo maybe that strikes its weakest point is that the lady was not looking directly at the camera when the shot was taken.  Her face was not really visible which puts a cloud of doubt if it was really Angelica or not.

Photo purposely censored, bleh!

However, Angelica vehemently denied that she was the one of the photo circulating the net.

During interview with The Buzz last Sunday, Angelica jokingly said,

“Hindi po ako iyon at malayong malayo po ang katawan ko doon. Sabi ko nga kung puwede ko lang ipakita ang aking katawan, gagawin ko kaya lang baka mawalan naman ako ng trabaho noon.”

She has also asked all those people who are trying to spread these lies to put a stop to all their malicious actions.

“Hindi ko naman iyan papatulan. Sana lang tumigil na. Sa taong nagkakalat nito, babae ka man o lalaki, sana magkaroon ka naman ng konting hiya. Isipin mo na lang na may kapatid kang babae, may nanay ka tapos ganito ang ginagawa mo. Hindi nakakatuwa.”

I think the lady is just someone who closely resembles that of Angelica.

Do you think that it is really Angelica Panganiban on the scandal photo, or just a look-a-like?  Was it just another attempt to spark a controversy by hopeless internet-wannabees and victimized Angelica in the process?

Share your thoughts.

Angelica Panganiban Topless Controversial Scandal Photo; Authentic or Just a Look-alike? is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

“Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN)” writer Darla Sauler posted a close-up photo of a guy’s hand holding a girl’s hand wearing an engagement ring. There weren’t any names mentioned but hints were casually dropped: a hunk actor and a primetime teleserye actress.

Speculations  were immediately directed at Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban. However, Angelica was quick to react and tweeted:

“Kelan pa ko naging engaged? Nakakawa to! @darlasauler d to totoo. Chismis kaagad sa new yr? Pangit!!”

It was also predicted by Madam Suzette Arandela that the said couple would have a civil wedding this 2011.

The couple just got back from Palawan where they spent Christmas. The 24-year-old actress posted a photo of them on Twitter, where Derek is shirtless and Angelica wears a 2-pc bikini. Which reminds everyone of the controversial “dukot scandal”.

Panganiban stars on Star Cinema’s horror-comedy film “Bulong” with Vhong Navarro and Bangs Garcia. It will be in theaters nationwide on January 26.

Angelica Panganiban, Engaged to Derek Ramsay? is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

First things first, she clarified that in the party she and her husband hosted last July, they did not invite or rather treat Raymart and Claudine as special guests as what Claudine seemed to be stressing in an interview. She says they invited all their friends, of course including Derek and Angelica. Martin and Cris had been friends with Derek for almost 13 years, and Derek even lived with them for three months straight. Derek is also a father and a best friend to their kids,as what Mrs. Castro had said. Clearly, the Castros have known Derek and Angelica for quite sometime as compared to the Santiagos. However, Cris stressed out that she’s not close to Angelica, and neither to Claudine. She describes Angelica as quiet and shy.

Cris said that on the night of the party, Derek and Angelica arrived quite late and left early. She said Angelica was quiet and was beside Derek all the time that night, maybe uncomfortable coz she didn’t actually know anyone at the party, but still had a smile on her face. Which is contradicting to what Claudine had said that Angelica was in a “padabog-dabog” manner. Cris said that they would’ve heard if Angelica said things about Gretchen that night, she didn’t even heard Gretchen’s name  mentioned. She said it was Claudine who was loud and very friendly that night.

Regarding the rumors about Claudine and her husband, Cris knows its not true. She didn’t even know those rumors existed, it was only Claudine who told her.

And so she told Claudine:

“You’re not having an affair with my husband—so why should you be putting so much energy into this? I don’t care, and you shouldn’t care. You have Raymart, you have your kids, your career. Why should you care? You can’t find time for any of this!”

Claudine was furious and won’ let the issue slip, as it could ruin her career.

“I don’t know if there are rumors. Claudine says there are. Who’s spreading them? We will never know, we will never know. Claudine may have made it up, I’ll never know, and it doesn’t matter. It’s not true anyway!”, Mrs. Castro said.

Cris claims she’s busy and doesn’t have time for all these stuff. Probably, the only reason she spoke up is because  she didn’t like the way their names have been dragged in this mess. As what she says, they’re private people.

“Angelica, we’ve known longer than Claudine. There’s been no rift in all this time, she’s never affected us in this way. But Claudine, in just a couple of months…”, she said.

On the contrary, Cris doesn’t blame Claudine, she says that she just didn’t expect things to turn out like this. But when asked if she regrets being associated with Claudine, she answered:

“Yeah, I guess. I don’t need that noise in my life.”

Cris also mentioned something very intriguing. She said Claudine calls Martin about 30 times a day. Doesn’t it bother her?

Mrs. Martin Castro: Claudine may have made it all up is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

“Claudine is obviously going through a tough time—in all aspects of her life. I pray that I have more patience and a little more love for her. Pilitin na lang nating intindihin.

“Although, it’s hurtful. I cannot deny that her words are very hurtful, but as a sister I still choose to understand and I still choose to bear the hurt.”, Gretchen said.

But what really is her stand regarding the issue? Her statements were safe but not that vague.

“If Claudine’s distorted truth about me and about others makes her feel like a better sister and person, if it makes her feel better than the rest of the world, if it makes her feel whole and accepted and loved, if it makes her feel well and stay well and sane, then so be it. As a sister who loves Claudine dearly, I choose to be more understanding and compassionate of her situation.”, Gretchen Barretto stated.

Gretchen Barretto Speaks is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

“Nakalabas naman kami ng buhay sa hotel. Nag promise ako. Mananahimik lang ako…Salamat Lord.. Life is beautiful!!”, Panganiban recently said in UberTwitter.

But the actress still somewhat expressed her opinion:

“Binabaligtad ang mundo… Bilog ang mundo.. Umiikot lang.. Pero d pwedeng baligtarin..”

The very furious Claudine Barretto is about to execute her plan, which is to sue Angelica and nobody can stop her, not even her husband Raymart Santiago.

In response to this, Claudine’s former mentor for 17 years in the Kapamilya network, Mr. M, stated:

“”The only reason Angelica has not come out to defend herself against Claudine’s accusations is because what she has to say would be so compelling and devastating to Claudine’s career. That is why she has chosen the path of silence. Angelica still has compassion for Claudine and rejects all the falsehoods attributed to her.”

Other than that, Star Magic–ABS-CBN’S talent center–also defended Panganiban from Barretto. They said it was Angelica who was wronged, and this issue shouldn’t be pursued anymore. If there would be said anything against Angelica, they would also be willing to take legal action.

Angelica Panganiban Chooses to Shut Up is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

The issue reached the showbiz press when Claudine expressed her anger through Twitter about someone, though she didn’t actually named the person. Then later on, the press confirmed that it was indeed Angelica whom Claudine was referring to in her tweets. Both have worked together in “Iisa Pa Lamang”, a teleserye of ABS-CBN way back in 2008, when Claudine was still a Kapamilya star.

Some speculations had been formed that the rupture started when Claudine confronted Angelica the moment she learned that the latter had been spreading false rumors about her sister Gretchen. According to Claudine, Angelica said that Gretchen had been sending her boyfriend Derek Ramsay expensive gifts. And so it seemed that Claudine was just protecting her older sister. Claudine was also furious because somebody confirmed that Angelica was spreading rumors about Claudine having an affair with her husband’s friend.

However, Gretchen denied that she is the flame to their misunderstanding. She also denied that she gave expensive gifts to Derek. She recalled that the only thing she gave to her co-star Derek was a blanket, and she also gave some to the whole cast of Magkaribal.

About the fact that Angelica has been saying things behind her back? Gretchen said she doesn’t believe it.

“You know what, I’ll tell you this: I don’t believe that Angelica said anything like that against me. Kasi kung may sinabi siya na gano’n, hindi siya makakaharap sa akin tulad nang paghaharap niya sa akin. And wala pa ni isang tao sa show business na nagsabi sa aking sinungaling si Angelica. Walang nagsasabi nang ganun. Parati nilang sinasabi na mabuti siyang tao, prangka siyang tao. Kung hindi siya prangka, e, di sana hindi niya ako twinit, ‘no!  Di ba? At sana hindi na rin siya humingi ng tawad, di ba?”, Gretchen said.

It was just recently when Gretchen and Angelica had a disagreement that involves Gretchen’s closeness with Derek Ramsay. Still, they had resolved their conflict eventually.

Gretchen said she doesn’t have anything to do with her sister’s issue. But she admitted that she is somehow affected with what’s going on since it’s still her sister who’s involved and she is also friends with Angelica and Derek at the same time.

Anyway, Gretchen also shared that she respects and admires Angelica and Derek for being sensitive enough about the way the took the matter, coz they still consider Gretchen’s feelings.

Gretchen prays for peace to both parties and hopes that the conflict would be resolved soon.

Gretchen Barretto: "I don't believe that Angelica said anything like that against me." is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade

“For those of us who know Angelica, well, she is feisty, irreverent, sometimes crude, but never a liar. Whoever is behind the web of lies and falsehoods being spun in print, Twitter, and other media must be a very disturbed individual. I only hope this nonsense stops before it destroys the perpetrator.”

Those were the words of Mr. Johnny Manahan a.k.a. Mr. M., the head of Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s training and management program.  Previously this week, Mr. M. taunted Claudine‘s threat to sue the 23-year-old Kapamily actress Angelica Panganiban.

Barretto openly expressed anger towards Angelica to the media. She said that Panganiban was behind the rumors about her having an affair. However, the latter still has no response regarding this matter.

Mr. M. Defends Angelica Panganiban from Claudine Barretto’s Accusations is a copyrighted article from Showbiz Renegade