Arjo Atayde tries out rom-com

Arjo Atayde is having a grand time with his career. 

He got a big break when he was tapped by Dreamscape Digital and Rein Entertainment to play the lead in the socio-political drama series “Bagman” which started streaming on iWant last March 20. This tells the story of an ordinary man who sacrifices his values to provide for his family.

The role gave Arjo his fair share of good reviews and many are saying he is definitely an acting find. This should not come as a surprise. After all, Arjo won a number of awards playing Coco Martin’s nemesis, Joaquin Tuazon, in "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano."

“I love challenges and I love taking on roles that I know will test my limits as an actor,” said Arjo who is taking another route as he plays the lead in the upcoming rom-com movie under Regal Entertainment titled "Stranded."

The movie is Arjo’s first crack in a romantic role.  He is acting opposite Jessy Mendiola, a long-time friend, so there was no need to break the ice. Shooting went on smoothly.

“I want to discover if I can make people fall in love with me this time,” said the son of actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde on why he accepted the role in "Stranded."

“If they hated me when I was doing bad guy roles, I want to find out if I can also make the audience love me if I do a role as a romantic lead.”

"Stranded," directed by Ice Idanan, is due for release on April 10 under Regal Entertainment.

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Young and sexy Kapuso actress Ashley Rivera is the featured guest in the second part of the Bubble Gang Summer Special in Cebu.

Among the featured segments are Galing sa Outing gags, Pic Tips, Lebrown James (Paolo Contis imitates Lebron James while answering questions in a press conference), Ikaw at Ina (a mom criticizes her daughter’s modern mannerisms), Mas Pinabonggang Sumbong Sumbong Kay Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong, Misis Communication, Ed MaLuag (Mikoy and Roadfil mimic paranormal expert Ed Caluag), Hapitot, Bobong Meeting (a conference meeting for intellectually challenged people), Dyutay News (Denise plays a news anchor reporting  satirical news), and Zipline (a comedy sketch about a couple trying zip lining for the first time).

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Anvil Business Club held its induction of new officers on March 15 with its special adviser, business leader and philanthropist Dr. Lucio C. Tan as inducting officer and guest of honor at a festive dinner reception attended by top government and business leaders and celebrities at Century Seafood Restaurant in Manila.

Anvil, led by chairman Wilson Lee Flores and president Patrick Cua, conferred on Dr. Lucio C. Tan its inaugural Anvil Leadership Award for Business Excellence (ALAB Award) in recognition of his “inspiring business success, outstanding community leadership and magnanimous philanthropy."

One of Asia’s wealthiest billionaires according to Bloomberg News & Forbes magazine, Tan, a self-made entrepreneur, is chairman of LT Group, Inc., Philippine Airlines (PAL), Philippine National Bank (PNB), Asia Brewery, Tanduay Distillers and many others. He is also chairman emeritus of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

Witnesses at the ALAB Award conferment ceremony for Tan were Trade & Industry Ramon Lopez, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Employers Confederation of the Phil. (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of  & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) president Domingo Yap, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) chairman George Barcelon, Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairman Jesus L. Carranza and China Embassy Commercial Counsellor Jin Yuan.

Among the celebrities who also graced Anvil’s 28th anniversary event were Senator Grace Poe and her son Brian Poe Llamanzares, former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, former Senator Bong Revilla and wife, Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado Revilla, former PNP chief Gen. Ronald Dela Rosa, and Malabon Vice-Mayor Jeannie Sandoval.

Leading the 2019 Anvil Business Club board of directors are chairman Wilson Lee Flores, president Patrick Cua, Hubert Chua, Jayson Sze, Christopher Yae, William Lim, Jr., LexterAng, Eusebio Lu, Jr., Christopher Go, Joeben Tai, Vicente Sy, Richmond Co, William Villanueva, Kenneth Dee, Aldrin Chua, Wilynda Chua, Claudine Sy, Sheryll Yu, Katherine Yap, Ian Cheng, Cherie Haw, Lorina Tan.

Among past leaders still active with Anvil include chairman emeritus George Siy, honorary chairmen Michael Tan, Jeffrey Ng, Bernard Go, Peter Mangasing, Reynold Siy, Marcelo Co, Wilfred Co, Eduardo Cobankiat, Roy Chua, Michael Chenglay, among others.