Most of the names that cropped up denied the rumor. Only Coco Martin remained quiet. And the pregnant Katherine Luna, who created a stir with her sterling performance in Ang Babae sa Breakwater, maintained a steely silence as to the paternity of her child.
Tough times were ahead for the very pregnant Katherine Luna but she made sure her dignity was intact and never for a single moment did she doubt that she wanted the baby.
A couple of weeks ago, Katherine gave birth to a healthy baby. Coco, in an exclusive interview with me for The Buzz, admitted he is the father of the child. But the controversy rages on. Coco candidly revealed that yes, he has doubts and he has nagging questions about the paternity of Katherine’s child.
Sources say that according to Coco, they were never formally an item, while some say they were on for about six months. Coco, given the chance, would like a DNA test of the child to erase all doubts. But isn’t paternity really just a matter of faith?
For Katherine, Coco is a closed chapter in her life. She doesn’t understand why he came out to say he is the father of her baby but he has doubts.
For Katherine, this is not necessary anymore because her boyfriend JM has taken the responsibility of fatherhood. Katherine says she’s very hurt about Coco’s pronouncements. She is bent on raising her child the best way she could and she doesn’t need a doubting Coco in her life.
Meanwhile, Coco said that when he kept quiet, he thought the controversy would end. He was heavily attacked by the press who called him all sorts of names from "bakla" to "walang pangalan." There were even talks that he was charging P50,000 for an interview. All these accusations hurt his family. So he decided to break his silence and face the intrigues head on.
After saying that he has a lot of questions that need to be answered, I asked him again, "Coco, ikaw ba talaga ang ama ng anak ni Katherine Luna? The star of Masahista bowed his head for a few seconds like a confused masseur trying to avoid the demonic stare of a ruthless client, then slightly raised his face and looked at me straight in the eye. He said, "Opo, para matapos na ang lahat."
I doubt if this is the end of it all.
As the week’s opening salvo, Bykes Café presents a back-to-back treat with the Good Vibrations band and the 11-member Miami Quartet, music scene’s next Latin sensation, strutting their dance hits and a slew of Glenn Miller tunes and Michael Buble songs.
The Marcy David Band brings you a musically fired-up Tuesday, while the cool company of Cool Change chases your mid-week blues away on Wednesdays.
On Thursdays,newly-formed Kislev Band shows off with their ballads, disco and ballroom hits.
Onda Latina weaves a "Latin wave" with its unique dance mixes to cap your hectic workweek on Fridays. Led by beautiful vocalist Audrey Cruz, the band is among the most sought-after Latin ensembles in the Metro today.
On Saturdays, the Batch of 69 will take you back in time with the musical hits of the summer of ‘69 and beyond.
Bykes Café is at 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, corner Sabio St., San Lorenzo Village, Makati City (near Mantrade). For details, call 750-0622 to 23.