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Friday, December 31, 2010
Regine and Ogie "Magpakailanpaman"
After their "Ever After" Compilation Album from Polyeast Records, Here comes their new album in the same meaning but in Tagalog title called "Magpakailanpaman" under VIVA Records!
PHP250 in all record bars in the metro. Grab your copy now!
By: Viva Records
Track Listing:
* Magpakailanpaman (duet)
* Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
* Ikaw Lamang (Ogie)
* Ikaw (Regine)
* Magmula Ngayon (Ogie)
* Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
* Pangako Ko (Ogie)
* Sa Piling Mo (duet)
* Forevermore (Regine)
* Mahal Kita (Ogie)
* Pangako (Regine)
* Minamahal Kita (Ogie)
* Never Ever Say Goodbye(Regine)
* Ikaw Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig
* Hanggang Ngayon (duet)
PHP250 in all record bars in the metro. Grab your copy now!
By: Viva Records
Track Listing:
* Magpakailanpaman (duet)
* Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
* Ikaw Lamang (Ogie)
* Ikaw (Regine)
* Magmula Ngayon (Ogie)
* Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
* Pangako Ko (Ogie)
* Sa Piling Mo (duet)
* Forevermore (Regine)
* Mahal Kita (Ogie)
* Pangako (Regine)
* Minamahal Kita (Ogie)
* Never Ever Say Goodbye(Regine)
* Ikaw Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig
* Hanggang Ngayon (duet)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Mariah/Whitney Medley Of Regine and Sarah G. Impersonated!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Regine Velasquez: Finally Married at 40!
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Pre-Nuptial Vid (Ogie's Ikaw Lamang)
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Regine and Ogie's Emotional Exchange of Marriage Vows
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"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" as the background music..
OGIE's vow for REGINE
"My Bride, I stand before you and all your beauty and total amazement,that this dream will come true. I thank you for choosing me to be with you, For my heart is overwhelm and overjoyed. You've been kind, patient and ever willing to fill me with your unconditional love. I will be your friend, your team mates, your sparing mates, your ka-tsismisan, your most avid Reginian,your Brad Pitt,your Tom Cruise and Justin Bieber rolled into one. To me, my love, you are my song, so beautiful in its melody, warm and loving in its words and my heart would love to sing you for all eternity. Our lifetime together begins today and i will cherish every single moment that i spend with you here on earth and until we finally join our father in heaven,,,I LOVE YOU and I always will."
REGINE'S vow for Ogie
"Mahal, ang araw na ito ay magiging isa sa pinakaimportanteng araw sa buhay natin.Tinanong tayo ni Pastor kung bakit tayo magpapakasal, mas madali raw kasi ang maging single, pero hindi. Nung dumating ka sa buhay ko,pagod na ako at malungkot na ko. Sinagot naman agad nya ang mga dasal ko, agad! agad!. At ngayon, ngayon na nga ang umpisa,yun na nga ang paguumpisa ng pagpapacute mo sa akin, at infairness sayo cute na cute naman ako sayo. Simula nga noon di ko na maalala kung paano nagsimulang ikaw lang ang iniisip ko, pangangailangan mo lang ang iniisip ko and to quote the APO...
"Hindi ko malimutan kung kailan nagsimula matutong ikaw lang ang mahalin, at di ko malimutan kung kelan ko natikman ang tamis ng iyong halik, yakap na napakahigpit, pag-ibig na tunay hanggang langit" end qoute.
Ganyan yata talaga pag nagmamahal ka ng totoo. Naging mahirap ang simula natin, may pagkakataon na sumuko ako, patawad mahal. Hindi ko naman kasi alam na ito pala ang sukli sa lahat ng paghihirap na yun. Mabuti na lang hindi ka sumuko maraming salamat. Simula sa araw na ito ikaw na ang makakasama ko sa buong buhay ko. alam kong magiging masaya at puno ng tawanan at pagmamahal ang buhay ko kasama mo. Ganun pa man may mga pagkakataon na makakalimutan ko ang aking mga pangako, may mga sandaling hindi magiging mahaba ang aking pasensya, may mga panahong hindi kita maiintindihan, may mga araw na hindi kita maaalagaan, may mga pangangailangan kang hindi ko maibibigay, may mga oras na magiging masungit ako ng wala lang, walang kadahilanan, pasensya na "hormones" at saka 40 na malapit ng magmenopause. Pasensya na mahal, ngaunit sa lahat ng kakulangan kong ito, hindi nangangahulugan na nabawasan ang pag-ibig at pagmamahal ko sayo. Sabi ko nga kay Lord kung hindi rin lang ikaw ayoko nang magmahal,kasi ayoko na ng iba, ikaw lang ang gusto ko.
Mahal, sa lahat ng pinagdaanan natin ngayon naiintindihan ko na kung bakit nagimbita tayo ng pagkarai-raing tao,pakainin,bigyan ng entertainment at bigyan ng regalo. Para sa oras na pareho nating makalimutan ang ipinangako natin sa isa't isa ito ring mga taong ito ang magpapaalala sa atin para sa araw na ito..
I LOVE YOU, I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY IN ALL MY LIFE."
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"A Duet to Forever" The Songbird and the Songwriter Wedding of the Decade
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Regine Velasquez: Best of 2010
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Regine Velasquez started the year by accepting her first ever villain role in GMA-7's Darna. She guest stars as Elektra The Planet Woman. She opened the New Year with a bang on SOP where she sang "Celebration" and "Already Gone" (010610). She also became the newest endorser of Bear Brand's "Laki sa Gatas".
Regine Velasquez underwent an operation, she didn’t mention what part of her body the operation will be. Obviously, since she says it’s the main cause of her migraine attacks, the polyp is in her nose.
In February 2010, Regine Velasquez became emotional in the final episode of SOP, where she sang her signature song "Narito Ako" in a higher version (022810). 2 weeks after, she embraced her new show every sunday called "Party Pilipinas" where they had a grand opening at the Araneta Coliseum.
She also continued her provincial tour of her SRO 2009 concert series, "Regine Most Requested". March 2010, she starred in a new prime time offering of GMA Network for their 60th Anniversary titled Diva again with Mark Anthony Fernandez and supporting role of Glaiza de Castro. The series was highly acclaimed by critics for its being innovative, as well as viewer-friendly to all ages.
April 2010, She celebrated her 40th birthday at Party Pilipinas for the first time.
She was also busy with concert tours abroad with boyfriend Ogie Alcasid entitled Heart2Heart.
*In the start of the 2nd quarter of the year..her voice became hoarse but still manage to sing her forte high notes.
In June 2010, She became a cover of MEGA Magazine "Proud to be Pinoy Issue" where she wore a simple yet elegant get up with a statement "Iniibig Ko Ang Pilipinas Dahil Tayo'y World Class". She also did the opening of GMA at 60 held at the Araneta Coliseum where she sang "History Repeating" 50's style and "Walang Iba" from Diva. Regine Velasquez attended the inauguration of the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines Noynoy Aquino at the Quirino Grandstand on June 30, 2010, performing Aquino's first campaign jingle "Hindi Ka Nagiisa" and "Bagong Pilipinas" together with other Filipino artists.
For the fourth time (2000-9th, 2001-4th, 2002-7th), Regine makes her comeback on the top 10 ranked at number 8 of FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman In The World.
In August 2010, One of the highlights of Party Pilipinas, Regine and Ogie announced that they are getting married(080810). Regine became emotional when she dedicated a song message to Ogie entitled "Flaws and All".
She was also hailed as the one of the ambassadors of S.M.I.L.E a non-government organization, which desires only to give smile (new look) to those children who's suffering from Cleft Palete.
In September 2010, Regine Velasquez became an endorser of Belo Medical Group's Belo Neutraceuticals and Belo Multipoar "Absolutely Fab at 40" by October. Also in September, She started shooting her first Indie film called Mrs. Recto with Christian Bautista and Ms. Connie Reyes.
She also guested in the concert of her friends like Erik Santos, Pokwang and Ai-Ai de las Alas (111910)
November 2010, She Regine Velasquez started shooting for her new GMA-7 teleserye, "I Heart U Pare" opposite Dingdong Dantes. A great deal of the story will tackle the colorful and burlesque world of gays and drag queens. Set to premiere on January 2011, this is her 5th teleserye for the Kapuso network. Regine Velasquez also shared her pre-nuptial photos via video with a background song of her "Been Waiting", a cut from her 'to be released' Fantasy Album which was wrongly quoted by fans as her single.
She also became part of kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's Pinoy Icons.
(112610)Regine Velasquez released an album under Universal Records entitled Fantasy, a 2CD album containing 22 tracks.Fantasy also has two sets of packaging that every collector should have – one colored and one in black and white featuring Regine in rare and never-before-seen photos as taken by the lens of top photographer Mark Nicdao. Each box-set contains 10 sets of post-cards that are in color and in black and white. Regine started promoting the album via mall shows including Christmas launch at ATC, Venice Piazza Mall McKinley Hill and Eastwood Mall.Fantasy was awarded a Gold Record award in just two weeks of it's release. Making it one of the fastest selling albums of 2010 in Philippine albums history.Regine's first single in this album is "You Don't Know" featuring marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the Music Video. fantasy Album also become #1 in all record bars until now. And the single "you Don't Know" tops charts in Music Channels including Myx.
December 2010, Ogie and Regine became a cover of S Magazine featuring 'Wedding of the Year'. Party Pilipinas dedicated an episode for Regine and Ogie called Shower Party Pilipinas and before the year ends they had an emotional send-off party before the wedding at Party Pilipinas Kilig Episode.
December 22, 2010. THE WEDDING DAY. Regine Velasquez is now officially Regine Velasquez-Alcasid after officially marrying Ogie Alcasid in Terrazas de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu Batangas in the Afternoon from Showbiz Friends to Co-Workers and to everyone in the Philippine Showbiz Industry Controversy struck because of Regine's choice of her wedding gown done by Celebrity Stylist Monique Lhuiller. The Wedding brought together Networks ABS-CBN GMA-7 and TV5 the three biggest Networks and Three Networks with all their biggest stars and even Network Executives and even Network Rivals and Controversial Celebrities together.
For now, let's wait what "pasabog" will burst on her 2011!! Including her 25th Anniversary Celebration and more...
Thnak you for being part of her life this 2010!!!
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Regine Velasquez: "You are no longer your own, but mine!"
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The wedding vows were so touching that the well-heeled guests couldn‘t help but cry.
The groom, Ogie Alcasid, 43, lovingly looked at his bride, Regine Velasquez, as he said in English, “I will be your Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Justin Bieber,” and Regine, 40, her eyes fixed on her brand-new husband, answered in Tagalog, “Kuwarenta anyos na ako kaya pasensya na lang kung masungit ako kung minsan.”
Recounted STAR contributor Girlie Rodis who was among the teary-eyed guests, “Not a pair of eyes was dry.”
Then, Regine sang the APO song Di Ko Malimutan, part of which goes, …di ko maalaala kung kailan nagsimula, di ko malimutan kung kailan ko natikman ang tamis ng ‘yong halik, yakap na napaka-higpit, pagibig na tunay hanggang langit…
The wedding, held at The Peak, Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas, as heavenly shades of night were falling late yesterday afternoon, was dubbed Wedding of The Decade. It will be shown as a TV special on Sunday, Dec. 26, on GMA with which the couple is under exclusive contract, with a wedding primer to be aired tomorrow in Startalk, also on GMA.
The radiant bride walked down the aisle to the tune of Ryan Cayabyab’s wedding song Iniibig Kita.
Regine was the first-ever bride to wear a red wedding dress specially designed by Monique Lhuillier for reportedly $8,000 (although some people claimed it cost more), a gift for her by Dr. Vicki Belo who stood as one of the 20 principal sponsors who also included Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde, GMA big boss Felipe L. Gozon, GMA exec Wilma Galvante, TV5 boss Manny V. Pangilinan, Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan, Viva boss Vic del Rosario Jr., Tony Tuviera, German Moreno, Ida Henares, Nanette Inventor, Orlando Ilacad, Anastacia Puno, Dr. Crisanta Villanueva, US-based concert producer Ma. Rosario Legarda, Ronnie Henares, Freddie Santos and Michel Lhuillier and wife Amparito Llamas-Lhuillier (Monique’s parents).
Ogie is an endorser of the Lhuillier string of pawnshops, so Monique accommodated Vicki’s order for Regine’s gown made last August when Regine, accompanied by Vicki, went to L.A. for her measurements.
Pres. Noynoy “P-Noy” Aquino was one of the groomsmen. He left soon after the ceremony and didn’t attend the reception.
Ogie’s ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren was Candle Bearer with her husband Mark Morrow. It was Michelle who did the floral arrangement. When Michelle and Mark got married in Australia last year, Ogie and Regine were present. Leila Isabel, older of Michelle and Ogie’s two daughters, was Maid of Honor. Sarah Kate, the other daughter, was Bible Bearer
The bride wore a pair of expensive boots which she playfully showed the guests by lifting the hemline of her gown.
In previous interviews with The STAR, Ogie and Regine revealed that they would have to postpone their honeymoon, most probably in Europe, to early next year. They planned to spend the next few days in Bohol, together with Michelle and Mark, plus Leila and Sarah Kate.
Regine admitted that she and Ogie have been living together since three years ago when news about their engagement leaked out in the media.
At the reception, Dingdong Avanzado, one of the groomsmen, dedicated Iibigin, a song he composed specially for the couple.
Source! - FUNFARE by. Ricardo F. Lo
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Our Songbird is now REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID (Thank you for "Saving this Date" 12.22.10 with us!!!)
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MANILA, Philippines— The bride wore a flaming red gown, her signature color, to her wedding.
Singer-actress Regine Velasquez, who tied the knot on Wednesday with longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, “derives power from that color,” her friend, fashion designer Rajo Laurel, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer by phone.
The off-shoulder outfit was a creation of Monique Lhuiller, the US-based Filipino designer who has also designed gowns for Hollywood celebrities Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Kristen Stewart and Hillary Duff.
Alcasid’s gray suit was by Randy Ortiz. “I have nothing against the barong Tagalog. It’s just that parang mas pogi kasi ako (it appears I look better in a suit),” he told the Inquirer in a previous interview.
The ceremony was held at The Peak, Terrazas de Punta Fuego Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas.
The wedding rite was set in time for the sunset. “A thousand butterflies were released while Regine was walking down the aisle. They all clung to her. It was an amazing sight,” Laurel said. “Everyone cried when the couple exchanged their marriage vows.”
Velasquez sang the APO Hiking Society original “Awit ng Pag-ibig” as part of her wedding pledge. She ended it by saying: “I’ve never felt so happy all my life.”
Hyped as the “Wedding of the Decade,” the Christian ceremony began at 4 p.m., officiated by Pastor Clem Guillermo and Nasugbu Mayor Tony Barcelon.
President Aquino was one of the groomsmen.
“The swimming pool was covered with fiberglass. The couple crossed it and climbed a flight of stairs on their way to the altar. It was so romantic,” said Redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA 7 senior program manager.
The all-male vocal group Tux performed at the ceremony.
Actress Sharon Cuneta, one of the principal sponsors, failed to make it to the event. Cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo, who was also a ninang, chose not to join the march of the bridal entourage.
Alcasid’s former wife, 1994 Miss Universe-Australia Michelle van Eimeren, and her new husband Mark Morrow, were the couple’s candle bearers. Van Eimeren, who runs a flower shop business in Australia, also took care of the floral arrangements.
Alcasid’s daughter Leila was Velasquez’s maid of honor. Alcasid’s brother Antonio was his best man. His seven-year-old daughter Sarah served as the Bible bearer.
At 6:30 p.m. the newlyweds greeted their guests as Mr. and Mrs. Alcasid for the first time.
“The reception was just across the place where the ceremony was held,” Magno said.
The food was served by Juan Carlo catering.
Spotted at the party were Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., Ryan Cayabyab, Michael V., Gary Valenciano, Ruffa and Richard Gutierrez, Kuh Ledesma, Mitch Valdez, Randy and Rowell Santiago, John Prats, Ai Ai de las Alas, Noel Cabangon, Vernie Vargas, Richard Gomez and wife Rep. Lucy Torres, Erik Santos, Agot Isidro, Sarah Geronino, Gloria Diaz and singer-actress Leah Salonga, also an Inquirer entertainment columnist.
Also present were the couple’s co-hosts on the GMA 7 program “Party Pilipinas” — Jolina Magdangal, Jay-R, Kyla, Jaya Ramsey, Rachel Ann Go, Mark Bautista, Gian Magdangal, and Janno Gibbs, who was also one of the groomsmen.
Ramsey’s daughter Sabriya was one of the flower girls, while the vow sponsors were George and John, the couple’s pet dogs.
The couple had been tightlipped about the date and venue of the wedding.
“It’s one time that we’d like to experience a semblance of privacy,” Alcasid told the Inquirer in a previous chat.
But in a press conference in August, GMA 7 senior vice president for entertainment TV Wilma Galvante preempted Alcasid, breaking the news with details. She said it would be a “wedding concert,” as the best local performers would all be there. She added that the Kapuso network would air a TV special on the event on December 26.
By Marinel Cruz of Philippine Daily Inquirer
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV
MANILA, Philippines— The bride wore a flaming red gown, her signature color, to her wedding.
Singer-actress Regine Velasquez, who tied the knot on Wednesday with longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, “derives power from that color,” her friend, fashion designer Rajo Laurel, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer by phone.
The off-shoulder outfit was a creation of Monique Lhuiller, the US-based Filipino designer who has also designed gowns for Hollywood celebrities Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Kristen Stewart and Hillary Duff.
Alcasid’s gray suit was by Randy Ortiz. “I have nothing against the barong Tagalog. It’s just that parang mas pogi kasi ako (it appears I look better in a suit),” he told the Inquirer in a previous interview.
The ceremony was held at The Peak, Terrazas de Punta Fuego Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas.
The wedding rite was set in time for the sunset. “A thousand butterflies were released while Regine was walking down the aisle. They all clung to her. It was an amazing sight,” Laurel said. “Everyone cried when the couple exchanged their marriage vows.”
Velasquez sang the APO Hiking Society original “Awit ng Pag-ibig” as part of her wedding pledge. She ended it by saying: “I’ve never felt so happy all my life.”
Hyped as the “Wedding of the Decade,” the Christian ceremony began at 4 p.m., officiated by Pastor Clem Guillermo and Nasugbu Mayor Tony Barcelon.
President Aquino was one of the groomsmen.
“The swimming pool was covered with fiberglass. The couple crossed it and climbed a flight of stairs on their way to the altar. It was so romantic,” said Redgie Acuña-Magno, GMA 7 senior program manager.
The all-male vocal group Tux performed at the ceremony.
Actress Sharon Cuneta, one of the principal sponsors, failed to make it to the event. Cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo, who was also a ninang, chose not to join the march of the bridal entourage.
Alcasid’s former wife, 1994 Miss Universe-Australia Michelle van Eimeren, and her new husband Mark Morrow, were the couple’s candle bearers. Van Eimeren, who runs a flower shop business in Australia, also took care of the floral arrangements.
Alcasid’s daughter Leila was Velasquez’s maid of honor. Alcasid’s brother Antonio was his best man. His seven-year-old daughter Sarah served as the Bible bearer.
At 6:30 p.m. the newlyweds greeted their guests as Mr. and Mrs. Alcasid for the first time.
“The reception was just across the place where the ceremony was held,” Magno said.
The food was served by Juan Carlo catering.
Spotted at the party were Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., Ryan Cayabyab, Michael V., Gary Valenciano, Ruffa and Richard Gutierrez, Kuh Ledesma, Mitch Valdez, Randy and Rowell Santiago, John Prats, Ai Ai de las Alas, Noel Cabangon, Vernie Vargas, Richard Gomez and wife Rep. Lucy Torres, Erik Santos, Agot Isidro, Sarah Geronino, Gloria Diaz and singer-actress Leah Salonga, also an Inquirer entertainment columnist.
Also present were the couple’s co-hosts on the GMA 7 program “Party Pilipinas” — Jolina Magdangal, Jay-R, Kyla, Jaya Ramsey, Rachel Ann Go, Mark Bautista, Gian Magdangal, and Janno Gibbs, who was also one of the groomsmen.
Ramsey’s daughter Sabriya was one of the flower girls, while the vow sponsors were George and John, the couple’s pet dogs.
The couple had been tightlipped about the date and venue of the wedding.
“It’s one time that we’d like to experience a semblance of privacy,” Alcasid told the Inquirer in a previous chat.
But in a press conference in August, GMA 7 senior vice president for entertainment TV Wilma Galvante preempted Alcasid, breaking the news with details. She said it would be a “wedding concert,” as the best local performers would all be there. She added that the Kapuso network would air a TV special on the event on December 26.
By Marinel Cruz of Philippine Daily Inquirer
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV
Pre 25th Anniv. Celebration: No More Sad Songs for Regine Velasquez
No more sad songs for Regine
It is probably every woman’s dream to walk down the aisle. Regine Velasquez, perhaps one of the most celebrated songstresses in local pop music history, is no different from the rest. The sheen and glitter of fame and stardom can only last for so long. Time will come when the fulfillment one derives from ma...terial possessions and personal achievements will wear off. And in the end, what truly matters is finding someone to share your successes and failures, hopes and aspirations with.
Yesterday, December 22, the woman who is simply known as Asia’s Songbird to generations of music, TV and film audiences exchanged vows with the man who goes by the moniker the "Songwriter." Does this signal the beginning of a fairy tale for the two well-liked showbiz icons? Personally, we no longer believe in fairy tales. We used to when we were young and shallow and didn’t know any better. Marriage is a serious matter that one should approach and enter into with a clear perspective.
In the days to come, reports on the Alcasid-Velasquez nuptials will dwell on the grandness of the Batangas ceremony, the reception, the red Monique Lhuillier gown, the star-studded entourage, the lavishness of it all. Adjectives will run out. Praises will sound redundant. We choose to turn an eye on the beginnings of this romance and how their individual tenacity has brought Ogie and Regine this far.
Admirers of the "Ang Bagong Kampeon" champion – who became the biggest singing sensation since Nora Aunor stoked the masa’s devotion in the ‘70s – can trace Regine’s romantic history to her much-vaunted yet short-lived romance with "Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala" crooner Ariel Rivera in the early ‘90s. Didn’t Regine worshippers wish that Gelli de Belen, who eventually became the legal Mrs. Ariel Rivera, never existed? That time, the Regine-Ariel team-up, which developed into a full-blown affair after appearing in a musical showcase together, "Two Hearts, One Beat," was what publicity writers loved to drumbeat as a pair made in music heaven. They were both singers, young, fresh, and had strong chemistry.
Loyal fans of the love team could disregard the fact that Ariel’s relationships with Gelli and Regine almost overlapped. Who could ever forget that episode many years later in the defunct morning show "Sis" where Regine and Gelli decided to bury the hatchet? When Regine finished off a heartfelt monologue with "I also just fell in love," "Reginians" all over the country and elsewhere in the world were applauding the singer-actress for her sincerity and candor.
From the time Regine and Ariel parted ways, what followed was a guessing game as to who will be the next man to win the beloved diva’s heart? Will he be as dashing as Ariel? Will their combination bring kilig to dizzying heights? Who will the supersinger dedicate her songs to?
There would be reported dalliances, the noisiest of which was with the very much married Janno Gibbs. Both Regine and Janno strongly denied it but one wonders what could have triggered Janno’s wife Bing Loyzaga’s outburst against Regine? All, however, is now water under the bridge. And then in 2004, rumors of an Ogie-Regine affair started floating. The reports coincided with suspicions that Ogie was unhappy with his marriage to Michelle Van Eimeren. Pure fiction, Ogie said of the rumored l’affaire Regine. "I’ve clarified it a million times. It’s become tiring," Alcasid told StarStudio magazine in 2004.
Six years later, the couple doesn’t seem to tire of sharing their story to anyone who cares to listen. Now both in their 40s, it was even revealed that the two have been living under the same roof for three years without the benefit of marriage. Regine herself divulged this to media. This is not the shy, mousy Chona (later changed to the more diva-sounding Regine) Velasquez anymore but a confident, self-made woman who has amassed wealth, won admiration and gained respect in an industry that does not bless too many with a similar lofty status. This is a woman whose fan base has allowed her to be crowned box-office queen, sold millions of records and filled concert venues to the rafters. This is a woman who can get away with any public confession she dares make.
On the other hand, Alcasid is perhaps the perfect partner for Velasquez. He is stable and sturdy, generally well-liked in showbiz circles. It is safe to say that the two are on equal footing, thus leaving no room for insecurities to set in. The mere fact that Alcasid’s ex-wife welcomes Regine like family and even flew in from Australia to take part in the wedding of her former husband to his new bride says a lot about this particular case being a unique occurrence.
The hopeless romantics are expectedly rooting for Ogie and Regine, alongside the couple’s friends, family, associates, and colleagues. All of showbiz, in fact. The once-burned and broken may look at it two ways: one, see it as inspiration and cause for hope that as a character in the famous romantic drama "An Affair to Remember" puts it, "when one wishes long and hard enough, one’s wish may come true." And two, view it with a certain amount of wariness. The love Scrooges among us may raise an eyebrow and let out a cryptic Mona Lisa-like smile.
However way you look at it, all of us can perhaps agree on one point – that the wedding of Ogie and Regine is the realization of one timid Bulakeña (Note: it should be enye) with a robust singing voice’s ultimate dream, over and above being famous and providing her family with a good life.
In the classic hymn "Songbird," Barbra Streisand sings of a famous diva’s lonely search for love: "With the songs that I sing and the magic they bring, you’ve learned to be strong now. The song sets you free but who sings to me? I’m all alone now, where is my songbird?" Clearly, in Regine Velasquez’s case, the songbird won’t be singing sad songs to herself any longer.
Written by Arnel Ramos
Source : http://www.malaya.com.ph/12232010/ent2.html
The Songbird and Songwriter Tie the Knot!
more photos here!
MANILA, Philippines - After three years of being together, singers Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez tied the knot on Wednesday afternoon at Terrazas de Punta Fuego beach resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.
The private ceremony, which was closed to the media, was attended by the couple's families and closest friends in and outside of show business.
Cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo tweeted: “Reg pairing her red dress with high heeled leather boots .george her dog is in a gorgeous tux.”
Also on Twitter, designer Rajo Laurel said the Asia's Songbird sang her wedding vow.
President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was part of the entourage along with Janno Gibbs, Michael V, Belo, Megastar Sharon Cuneta and businessman Manny Pangilinan.
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino was also present at the event.
Spotted during the ceremony were Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Noel Cabangon, Kuh Ledesma, Eddie Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, Ruffa Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Hayden Kho Jr., Dennis Trillo, Pia Magallona, Jose Mari Chan, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Bing Loyzaga, John Prats, Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Lea Salonga.
Also present in the ceremony was Alcasid's first wife, Michelle van Eimeren, mother of his 2 daughters.
Eimeren did the bouquet and the flowers for the entourage, while their daughters, Leila and Sarah, were the flower girls at the wedding.
Alcasid's marriage to Eimeren was annulled last June 21.
Alcasid and Velasquez became a couple in 2007. According to Velasquez, Alcasid proposed to her at a restaurant while she was eating steak.
Alcasid gave her an heirloom ring from his mother as an engagement ring.
Honeymoon
In a previous interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Velasquez divulged that she and Alcasid won't have a honeymoon after their Christian wedding.
She said she and Alcasid will instead spend time with their family, including bonding moments with Alcasid's former wife.
The singers have been living under the same roof for three years now, and Velasquez said “it’s actually one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.”
Meanwhile, in a separate interview with Alcasid, he said he's planning to take Velasquez to Europe after their Christmas bonding with their family.
“Sabi ko kay Regine na huwag muna kaming mag-beach. Gusto kong mag-Europe kami dahil hindi pa kami nakakapag-Europe dalawa. And there’s a very romantic place in Italy called Positano. I really want to take her there,” he said.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/22/10/regine-velasquez-ogie-alcasid-tie-knot
Here Comes the Bride, All Dressed in Red!
The butterflies just released just clung to Regine's dress while walking down the aisle! Amazing!
more photos by Mr. Rajo Laurel/ ruffa gutierrez and Nix Alanon HERE
Today is the Wedding of the Decade!!!
Today is one of the happiest, biggest day for Regine especially to us fans because finally, Our Songbird is getting married!!! Let's make history!!!
BEST Wishes to our Songbird and Songwriter!!!!
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"A Duet to Forever" - SNBO GMA 7 Save the Date 12.26.10
Here are your messages under the note I created on FB ...sorry because admin mon1enararauno can't post everything from the sites because it's countless! But we appreciate your comments and surely our Songbird herself and the Songwriter himself will surely read it, so I put an exception that I'll only post your messages under a note.
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BEST Wishes to our Songbird and Songwriter!!!!
- Love admin mon1enararauno
"A Duet to Forever" - SNBO GMA 7 Save the Date 12.26.10
Here are your messages under the note I created on FB ...sorry because admin mon1enararauno can't post everything from the sites because it's countless! But we appreciate your comments and surely our Songbird herself and the Songwriter himself will surely read it, so I put an exception that I'll only post your messages under a note.
Thank you for trusting your comments to us!!
Thanks a lot!!!
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