Marian's body language says it all

Up to now, even if they have three children (including twins) of their own (plus a few adopted ones), Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie haven’t categorically admitted that they are a couple. There’s no need to. (Their) actions speak louder than words.

Is that true in the case of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes who have so far denied there’s anything “romantic” in their relationship, that they are just, ho-hum, “good friends” (a euphemism for, yes, you know what)?

Actually, showbiz-observers said that Marian’s body language says it all. Read their (especially her) lips; decipher the movements of their bodies (take note of the way they exchange glances). They reveal whatever it is, no matter if already so obvious, that they refuse to articulate. No need.

“They have confirmed,” Bb. Joyce Bernal, the pair’s TV director, was quoted as saying. “Umamin na sila.”

Asked to kiss on last Saturday’s Startalk after a “live” interview, Marian and Dingdong obliged with a tender lip-to-lip, much to the titillation of their fans who were given a special permit to enter the studio to sit as audience (and cheering squad).

Is it their “nearness,” their “constant togetherness” that made them decide to break up with their respectives steadies (Dingdong with Karylle who has beautifully recovered and Marian with a San Sebastian cager)? You bet.

After their highly-successful team-up in Marimar and Dyesebel, the loveteam is starring in another GMA potential hit TV series, (Carlo J. Caparas’) Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (which starts airing tonight). Starring Vivian Velez and (the late) Eddie Rodriguez in the movie version, Tadyang is said to be even “bolder, sexier and more daring” than Dingdong and Marian’s first two starrers.

What does Marian find sexy in Dingdong?

“His totality, his whole being, from head to foot...lalo na ang kanyang batok.”

Asked the same question, Dingdong gave the same answer, adding that his batok (nape) is one of his erogenous zones.

Meanwhile, the good news about Dingdong is that he, as the world’s No. 3 Sexiest Male (on a list of 30 chosen by E! Entertainment, topped by David Beckham), will be featured in the pilot episode of AXN Asia’s The Duke. This was confirmed by Eric Wong, director of The Duke, in a letter to Dingdong’s manager Perry Lansigan: AXN Asia is producing a classy male magazine and talk show called The Duke. We have selected Dingdong Dantes as one of the dukes to be interviewed exclusively on the show as one of the most successful actors in the Philippines. Dingdong will be invited to share his life, philosophy, ambitions and experiences with our viewers.

And for Funfare readers who want to know how Marian takes care of her body, here are excerpts from a “body talk” we did with her:

How much sleep do you get per night?

“Three to four hours. I take power naps. But I don’t feel tired at all dahil masayang ka-trabaho ang mga kasama ko.”

What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“I thank God for all the blessings.”

And the first thing that you do when you wake up?

“I look at myself in the mirror.”

Your favorite sleep wear?

“Boxers shorts and spaghetti top.”

How’s your diet?

“I eat anything, mostly Filipino food. Yes, I take three meals a day, but just a little for dinner. I love chocolates but I’m trying not to eat too much so I won’t gain weight. I love fruits. My favorites are longgans, apples, oranges, mangoes, all kinds of fruit. And vegetables, too, especially okra friend crispy. Masarap isinasawsaw sa toyo.”

What vitamins do you take?

“Multi-vitamin.”

How much water do you take every day?

“I’m a water person. I take lots of water. I seldom take soda or juice(s). Water lang talaga.”

What workout do you do?

“Aerobics and dancing.”

What part of your body is your favorite?

“My butt.”

What part is vulnerable?

“My eyes. They are sensitive. Medyo malabo, that’s why I have to wear contact lenses. I am astigmatic.”

And what part do you think needs improvement?

“My thighs. They look big.”

And what part of a guy’s body do you look at first?

“Not just a part but his whole body.”

What other qualities do you like in a guy?

“A nice smile.”

And what turns you off?

“Braggarts.”

How do you cope with stress?

“I used to have a regular massage in the spa but now I hardly have time for it. I just listen to music, any kind of music.”

How do you take care your skin?

“I use moisturizer. Lots of moisturizer. Even the soap that I use has moisturizer.”

Favorite city?

“Of course, Madrid. I spent part of my younger years there. My father is Spaniard. I love the parks which have lots of kids and birds.”

Favorite hideaway?

“Cavite. When I see my lola, nawawala ang pagod ko. I am a Lola’s Girl.”

What’s your outlook in life?

“Positive. I’m a happy person. Masayahin ako. I don’t let problems get me down. If I have a problem, I cry once and I feel all right again.”

More on what makes a Pinoy movie ‘identifiable’

Funfare’s recent feature about the “Top 20 Signs of a Pinoy Flick” drew considerable reactions. Here are two more lists from readers:

• From Ronald Villaranda (no address given):

1. Kahit first time lang makahawak ng baril ang leading lady ay asintado ito sa barilan

2. Laging nakakarinig ng “putok ng baril” ang kontrabida kaya natitigilan siya sa pag-rape sa leading lady. Dialogue niya, “Anong putok yun?! Halughugin ang buong lugar!”

3. Naka-leather jacket lagi ang kontrabida kahit Mayo at tanghaling tapat.

4. Kahit miyembro ng malaking sindikato at milyones ang kita nila, asahan mong bulok ang getaway car nila (muscle car na Mitsubishi o Toyota dahil pasasabugin yun ng mahiwagang baril ng bida.)

5. Sobrang hinhin ng leading lady pero daig pa ang porn star kapag love scene na.

6. Napakalakas ng bida at kayang sugurin ang 30 miyembro ng sindikato kahit mag-isa lang siya.

7. Laging sa kaliwang braso ang tama ng bida pag nababaril (bawal sa ulo o sa puso).

8. Laging sa abandonadong building o lumang tambakan ng bus ang hideout ng kalaban. (instruction niya lagi na huwag mag-sama ng pulis ang bida).

9. Maluwag ang pagkakatali sa bihag ng sindikato kaya nakakawala ito at nakakakuha ng pambambo/pamalo (palo china o dos-por-dos na gawa sa styrofoam).

10. Gasgas na gasgas na ‘to: Huling darating ang mga pulis para damputin ang mga kalaban. Kakausapin ang bida para magbigay ng pabuya.

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•  And from a reader who requested anonymity: 

 1. Yung mga goons or stuntmen laging naka-maong or leather jacket kahit sobrang init.

 2. Hindi hinihintay yung sukli kapag nagbabayad sila.

 3. Kapag kailangan ng taxi, papara lang meron na kaagad.

 4. Sa pag-uusap ng characters lalo na kapag seryoso, ang umpisa lagi ng linya ay “Alam mo...”

 5. Hindi nawawala ang eksena na nasa hospital.

 6. Sa drama, halos lahat yata ng scene may iyakan at pag-emote na luhaan.

 7. Hindi pa man sinusuntok ang kalaban, mapapansin mong umiilag na siya.

 8. Kapag mamamatay na ang isang character, ang tagal malagutan ng hininga at ang daming sinasabi o habilin.

 9. Usually ang bidang babae na mahirap lang na nakatira sa squatter’s area ay sobrang kinis, maputi, maganda at may kolehiyalang accent.

10. Ang hinuling leading lady ay hawak ng magkabilaang goons sa dalawang braso, pero nagpupumiglas siya ng todo kahit hindi naman siya kinakaladkad at sumisigaw ng, “Bitiwan n’yo ako! Ano ba, nasasaktan ako!”

11. Nagpapaalam ang luhaang babae kay lalaki na siya ay lalayo at di na muling makikipagkita pa. Hahabol ang lalaki habang sinisigaw ang pangalan ng babae, mapapagod sa kakatakbo, iiyak at mapapaluhod habang sinasabing, “Mahal kita.”

12. Ang kontrabidang babae na mayaman ay may magandang assistant or helper sa bahay. Ma-i-in love ang lover.  

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