Monday, August 25, 2008

Mariel leaves Zanjoe, Angel in 'Varga'

There will be a lot of conflict and excitement in "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Varga" this Saturday. The one and only Vavavavoom superhero Varga (Mariel Rodriguez) continues to win the hearts of many with her funny antics.

Her heart-warming friendship with Olga (Angel Sy) continues as well as her romantic moments with James (Zanjoe Marudo). Her family time with Varga is also getting more enjoyable.

Varga however discovers that Olga gets weak whenever they use their power together so she decides to leave Olga. James is also searching for Varga, the woman he has fallen in love with.

Meanwhile, the monster water lily starts destroying people's lives and Olga and James are his next victims. Find out if Varga will be able to save the day on time or will she just abandon the two most important people in her life.

The hidden motive and agenda underneath Xandra's (Sheryl Cruz) desire to stay young will also be uncovered in this week's episode. "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Varga" airs this Saturday at 6:45 p.m. on ABS-CBN.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Zanjoe says reel- and real-life romance with Mariel not a problem in 'Varga'

Actor-model Zanjoe Marudo said his real-life romance with actress and TV host Mariel Rodriguez is not an obstacle to their having a good working relationship in ABS-CBN’s upcoming television series titled “Varga.”

Rodriguez plays the eponymous role of the alien superheroine while Marudo plays her Earthly leading man.

Marudo told abs-cbnNEWS.com that he and Rodriguez are professionals--they are even able to put their personal problems behind them while working together.

“Ako na din iyong nagsabi, nagpaliwanag na kapag trabaho, trabaho talaga iba,” Marudo explains.

Marudo also praised Rodriguez saying that the actress really knows how to love her job.

“Lalo na itong Varga mararamdaman mo na gustong gusto niya ang ginagawa niya, alam naman natin na napaka-arte ng tao pero ito tinitiiis niya talaga kahit na mainit o nasa pangit na lugar ay tinitiis niya lahat at binibigay niya lahat at makikita na kapag pinalabas na,” he said.

The hunk actor in an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com said that his relationship now with Rodriguez is all right, although sometimes their work schedules prevent them from spending time together.

“Minsan lang hindi kami nagkikita. Dahil iyon nagte-taping ako ng ‘Dyosa, nagte-taping siya ng ‘Varga’; nagwo-‘Wowowee pa’ siya minsan, so sa ‘Varga’ magkakasama kami,” he said.

To keep their affair stronger they make sure that they are in constant communication. That's why they are always calling each other, especially now that he is leaving for the US.

“Lagi kaming nag-uusap at lagi kaming nagtatawagan,” he said. mMarudo is set to fly in US this coming Wednesday, July 30 and will be back on August 13 for the Coverboys’ shows.

He also shared that this will be his first US trip that’s why he is really excited. The actor is also set to be seen on the sineserye "Florinda" with Maricel Soriano.

Marudo gained popularity when he joined Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 1 in 2006.

"Varga" will have its premiere telecast on August 2, Saturday, after the final episode of "Kapitan Boom!"

Mariel, Zanjoe fall in love in 'Varga'

There are now more reasons to tune in "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Varga" this Saturday on ABS-CBN 2.

Just like in real life, James (Zanjoe Marudo) fell in love at first sight with Varga (Mariel Rodriguez) during a beauty contest.

Because Tita Perla (Dexter Doria) gambles their entire cash prize, Olga (Angel Sy) and Vara (Mariel) decide to join another contest, the search for a Voom Voom Babe.

This will be a venue for James to pursue Varga. And because he is challenged by Varga's indifference to him, he will do everything to win Varga's heart, just like Zanjoe and Mariel's love story. But due to an incident, Varga will vanish without a trace.

Find out why the Vavavavoom superhero suddenly disappears. And just like their relationship off cam, will James and Varga end up together, in spite of their different backgrounds?

There are also new super powers Varga will discover on Saturday so don't miss the action-filled and hilarious scenes in "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Varga" at 6:45 p.m. on ABS-CBN 2.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Mariel Rodriguez: I'm stronger now after all the intrigues

Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez said that negative write-ups against her made her stronger now. In an interview, the actress said that the abortion issue and bad stories written when she was still inside the Pinoy Big Brother house really changed her for the better.

"You know what, after that abortion after my PBB experience it really made me a strong person. Lahat kaya ko na after that and it's true at first I thought my world would fall apart because people didn't understand me but then it was just magnified and ngayon sobrang kahit ano talaga kaya ko na," Rodriguez said.

It will be recalled that criticisms were throwm at Rodriguez when she really got close to ex-fellow housemate Jon Avila while reports said that she has a sweetheart outside the house and that was actor-endorser Zanjoe Marudo.

Rodriguez who plays the role of ABS-CBN's Komiks Presents: "Varga," said that she's open to the fact that she can not please everybody but added that she is now open to face any issues or questions that people would want to know.

"Okey lang hindi ko sila lahat magpip lease...ngaon kahit anong ibato sa akin ay sasagutin ko, kaya ko kasi wala naman akong tinatago, ngayon kahit anong sabihin mo sa akin kaya ko," she said.

Aside from being happy in love with Marudo, the actress also said that right now she's focusing on her career and really thankful with all the blessings that she's receiving.

She said that she's happy to be Varga and really honored and thrilled to be part of weekly entertainment show "Entertainment Live" with her co-hosts Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez and Luis Manzano.

The said show will mark its first year anniversary this coming Saturday, August 16 with a lot of surprises.

"We are celebrating one year already on Saturday, kaabang-abang kasi controversial ang mga ininterview namin kaming lahat isa isa. Si Bianca inteview niya si KC, si Luis and Angel for he first time, ako I will interview my idol si Claudine Barretto. Loaded kami sa Saturday I can't believe it na one year na kami sa Entertainment Live and we survived," Rodriguez proudly said.

Rodriguez added that she's really thankful to all the viewers and promise that the show will be more exciting and worth watching.

"Jucier at mas hindi na kami natatakot kaming apat we are not afraid to ask questions anymore," she added.

Mariel Rodriguez or Maria Erlinda Termulo in real life was first known to be an endorser of different products. Before she moved to ABS-CBN she hosted GMA-7's "Extra Challenge."

She also hosted the Pinoy Big Brother shows. Presently, Rodriguez is one of the hosts of Wowewee with Pokwang and Valerie Concepcion.