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Bared... Jerber is sexy hunk

Tagbilaran, Tuesday, 15 June 2010

Wake-uppers:

  • Food for the soul:  When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.--Pauline R. Kezer
  • From reader Josephine Torrefranca (Inabanga): I'd watched Mr and Miss Teen Bohol 2010 last May 27. You failed to include the famous band of Bohol Brownbuds in your column last Sunday. It's not only Jesat (Cathy Duce) who brought entertainment but the Brownbuds as well. Without the band, we would not enjoy the show.
  • Trisha Chatto, the unica hija of governor-elect Edgar Chatto, is still thinking if she will be running or not in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election this October 2010. She says: "I still have to think." Have you ever thought about volunteering at a local charity or community organization? Then, join the Samahang Kabataan Volunteers Club (SKVC)! Get the application form at the SK Provincial Office, 2nd floor of the Capitol Building or call (038) 411-5914. Deadline is on June 11. The volunteers will undergo trainings on leadership and commit to promote and endorse the youth programs of the SK. Do you know that volunteering helps young people succeed? Survey says, youth who volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behavior, are more likely to feel connected to their communities, and tend to do better in school.

What's all the fuss about Jan Alfred "Jerber" Mercado sexy photos circulating in the web?

There are tsismis that nude photos of Jerber are feasted in the internet. Actually, the tsismis is a false alarm. Sorry, we could not find nude and other not too prim and proper photos of Jerber in the Internet.

The sexy photos are part of publicity to launch Jerber as a young actor in Manila. The pictorial was done by celebrity photographer Dan Santos and creative styling and direction by indie film director Mark Shandii Bacolod, who is also Jerber's manager.

"What you see is what you get, meaning that is Jerber au naturel!" said VRS (Very Reliable Source, who is "giggling with excitement" from Manila).

What made, rather who convinced, the "shy" and sometimes withdrawn Jerber to pose half-bare-it-all?

"Actually, Jerber is a model. The role calls for it. Well, if you have it, flaunt it di bah?!" said VRS.

Does Jerber now a sex symbol?

"Honestly?" Bienna Ursula Bautista laughed. "He's appealing and sexy." Bienna just saw the photos for the first time in his Facebook account. The two are friends during their modeling days. "I have not seen Jerber for a long time," Bienna quipped.

"You know what Leo, humidity is rising and barometer is getting low!" VRS commented.

So how did Jerber develop a body-to-die-for which now competes for attention among young actors, Facebookers, talent scouts and producers?

It took Jerber months to prepare for the pictorial. "He went on a diet," revealed VRS. He also worked out more often than he used to and at the same time he also attending workshops to develop his skills in acting," VRS added.

Jerber stayed in Manila for months to pursue his acting and modeling career. He did a cameo appearance for "Pendong" which will be shown in SM Cinemas on June 23. "Pendong" is topbilled by Alwyn Uytingco, Felix Roco, and Will Devaughn. Another Boholana actress and performer Lailette Geulen-Boiser plays tomboy mechanic in the film.

"Pendong'' is directed by Sean Lim for Oxin Entertainment Production (producers of the successful ''Xenoa'' indie-film). It will premiere at the SM Mall of Asia on June 20 which coincides with World's Volkswagen Day and Father's Day. It's regular run starts June 25 in SM Digital Cinemas.

Did Jerber have any acting experience back in Bohol? Yes! He had an appearance in Nandito Ako... Nagmamahal Sa 'Yo in 2009.

"I have this conviction that Jerber can be a fine young actor in the Philippines. He has the body, looks and talent," said VRS.

In fact, Jerber will have a starring role in a new indie film to be directed by Shandii Bacolod. "Jerber will be cast on Taxicab where he is the bida!" announced VRS.

It can be noted that the Prince of Indie actor Coco Martin started his career in indie films until he was given the chance in mainstream film.

Great things start with small beginnings, right?

Feliz compleaņos Babam!

Bohol's internet princess Leah Tirol-Magno doesn't feel burned out despite her busy schedule. See, when you check her Facebook account, she is there updating her status. She is also giving updates on the growth and development of her only grandchild Babam, that makes Leah a super lola. By the way, Babam has just celebrated her birthday. Read on:

Last June 3, Athalia Jezka Karielle, Babam for everyone, turned two with a Mickey/Minnie Mouse themed party at the JJ's Seafood Village main hall. The venue was turned into a colorful party zone adorned with a lot of balloons.

The party was attended by more than 300 guests composed of the - the Lim, Tirol and Magno families, ninangs, ninongs, kids and friends.

The kids had so much fun during the children's party portion hosted by teachers Nena and Jack of the Victoriano D. Tirol Advanced Learning Center where Babam will go for her Toddlers' Class starting middle of this month.

Aside from enjoying the foods and games during the party, the children were also treated to a lot of Mickey/Minnie mouse give-away items. The presence of Mickey Mouse mascots also added amusement to the kids.

The birthday blessing and prayer was done by no less than the great-grand-father of Babam, former Bohol governor Atty. David B. Tirol.

A beautiful themed-birthday cake was done by Ching Dumadag-Usares. Home-made Mickey Mouse cookies which were distributed to everyone, were specially baked by Babam's doting grandmothers (Leah TM's sisters) Dra. Mutya Kismet T. Macuno and nurse Cindy Tirol. Home-made special ice-cream for everyone was also provided by The Buzzz Café. Professional photography service was provided by Exquisite Photography (Special thanks to Babam's Ninong Ed "Bim" Caņuto and Libya Pamaran- Caņuto).

Annabellle Caturza, wife of Jun Caturza, owners of JJ's Seafood Village came to the venue and commented that it was their first time to have an event at their restaurant for a birthday party this pretty.

Party design concepts was done by Babam's loving grandmother – Leah Tirol-Magno and Interior Designer Arizza Nancy Jule Tirol, who were happy and proud that a lot of guests said that it was very pretty. Both are now thinking of starting a business on designing theme parties.

Although Babam's mommy Amalia Karla Loise , Am-am or Karla for everyone, missed the party because she is still presently in the US, Babam's daddy Tsino Lim happily entertained the party guests composed of the "who's-who" of Tagbilaran City, and also guests from Manila and Cebu. Mommy Am-am created and sent a touching video file that made some guests teary-eyed, which was also shown during the party.

The proud grandmothers of Babam, Baby Yap-Lim and Leah were both busy entertaining friends and family who came to Babam's party.


Mayumi Lugod at UNTV

Mary Ley Ann "Mayumi" Lugod is the new face of UNTV's Ito Ang Balita. This was confirmed by a UNTV big boss in an email sent to Bared: "Yes, Lei Ann a.k.a. Mayumi Lugod is co-anchoring Ito Ang Balita (6-7 p.m., weekdays)."

Ito ang Balita is the flagship news broadcast of UNTV 37 that delivers truthful reporting and the current happenings around the globe. Ito ang Balita provides in-depth news coverage on the latest issues, gives fast and honest information, and delights the viewers with educational human interest stories all featured in a one-hour news telecast. Hosted by one of the country's veteran TV broadcasters, Daniel Razon, together with correspondents assigned in different news bureau worldwide, this program fearlessly report the latest and hottest news in the country and the world.

"I feel nervous every time mag-news nako," said Mayumi in an interview. She started her job as co-anchor last April.

Capable, committed, clear on purpose. These words best describe Mayumi, a personality of Kasangbahay Mo!'s news anchor.

Before working for UNTV, Mayumi finished her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Perpetual Help College of Manila. She is also a part-time model and was crowned Miss Makati Tourism 2007.

You can see the live broadcast at http://www.untvweb.com.


Email leoudtohan@yahoo.com. Visit www.bohol.ph.

Leo P. Udtohan

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