John Lapus' Sweet @ 18

John Lapus is working on a feverish pitch. The actor-TV host-comedian is busy preparing for his anniversary show titled Sweet@18, the Universal Sweet Anniversary Show to be held tomorrow night, May 14 at the Music Museum. Show starts at 8 p.m.

His special guests are Dennis Trillo, Julie Anne San Jose and Vice Ganda. The show is directed by Phillip Lazaro and is written by Ms. Ador, Gie Salonga, and Edwin Serrano.

Sweet is presenting a new character in his show- she is a Hermana Mator in a town that is about to celebrate its town fiesta. “She’s a mix of Imelda Marcos and Madame Auring. It’s a sketch,” says Sweet.

He is also bringing back his favorite character Kris Anino. This is a spoof of his good friend Kris Aquino, tagged as the Multi-Media Queen.

“I didn’t do a Kris Anino when I did my show (Sweet 16) two years ago. A lot of people missed her and requested to have her back. So she’s coming back. Mas taklesa at mas nakakaloka. She will talk about her busy schedule and how she uses the products that she endorses,” says the two-time Aliw Awardee for Best Stand-up Comic.

In his opening monologue, Sweet will talk about his struggles, adventures and victory in the past 18 years of his showbiz career. “Na-realize ko nga, for the past 18 years nagtatrabaho ako sa isang showbiz-oriented talkshow. Masaya mag-work sa isang showbiz talk show kahit magulo. From researcher naging head researcher tapos Segment Producer. Then chiwariwap tapos cohost. Ngayon main host na ako ng Showbiz Central. Hindi ako tatagal ng 18 years kung hindi ako nag-e-enjoy,” shares the Best Actor (Comedy) of Golden Screen Awards for Here Comes the Bride.

Of course, he will have his “buwis-buhay” dance which he usually does in his Don’t Lie to Me segment in Showbiz Central. It is Sweet’s idea to incorporate dance steps and circus to his dance number to make it more entertaining.

Sweet is currently finishing the remake of Temptation Island for Regal Entertainment and GMA Films. He’s also set to resume work for his indie film “Becky” and the part 2 of Here Comes The Bride. “After magpelikula tatanggap na ako ng soap. Nami-miss ko na mag-soap. Kailangan ko ang soap pangbayad sa bago kong bahay, hahaha,” he says.

Ang Sweet@18, The Universal Sweet Anniversary Show is sponsored by GMA, Calayan Surgicenter, Junnes and Grand Villa Resort, APT Entertaiment and Bench. Minor sponsors are Hairwatch Salon, Kulay Express Printing, Cleo’s Flowershop, RFM, Noel Abelardo Photography at Zayra Carreon Editing House. Media partners are Showbiz Central, RX 93.1, Magic 89.9, Asian Star Express Balita and pep.ph.

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“Celebrations by Sharon,” Megastar’s ultimate home and entertaining collection, proudly launches its line of all natural sauces, spreads and salad dressings. Made with the finest herbs, spices and ingredients, each of the specialties carry Sharon’s seal of approval and guarantee of a truly enjoyable meal. These are created for the modern woman—regardless of her status in life—who successfully maintains a perfect balance between family and career. Like Sharon, she makes sure that her family and friends always get the very best. ABS-CBN Licensing represents the brand “Celebrations by Sharon,” recently signed a contract with renowned sauce makers The Merry Cooks Inc. (TMCI) to produce Sharon’s best bottled sauces. Present in the signing were ABS-CBN Licensing Head Karen Coloma and TMCI General Manager Gia Suarez. The bottled sauces will be launched together with the “Celebrations by Sharon” kitchen appliances, baking mixes and paper products at The Mega Atrium of SM Megamall this May 21.

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Former sexy star Joyce Jimenez is pregnant with her second child. This bit of news was relayed to us by her manager Shirley Kuan.

The sexy star, known as “pantasya ng bayan” during the height of her popularity, is planning to visit the Philippines for a vacation when she got wind that she’s pregnant.

Joyce was advised by her OB-Gyne that she should space her pregnancy. She should give her body the chance to recover from her previous pregnancy by at least two years before getting pregnant anew. Her firstborn is only nine months old. Joyce and her husband plan to have four children.