The kind of man Pri Meirelles will fall for
In the spirit of fun, here are my “Dollyisms” on the buzz du jour:
Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co are confirmed to be tying the knot after their marriage banns were announced during an online Mass.
My suggestions for their wedding hashtag: #heaVINCENTniBEA #COllabALONZO.
Anne Curtis rejects Bong Suntay’s non-apology.
What an ANNEti-Sungay este Suntay move!
Ai-Ai de las Alas is now officially divorced from Gerald Sibayan.
If ever she says, “AI Do” again, hopefully, it will be with an “Alas” and not another “Malas.”
As a close friend of John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles, I feel a bit sad that they have officially split up after Pri’s petition for divorce was granted in her native Brazil. But since my marriage was annulled, I know what it’s like.
Just because a marriage ended, it does not mean that it failed if a couple learned what they had to learn. Pri and John are better persons after their journey together. For the love of their unica hija, Anechka, they will let friendship prevail as co-parents.
The best gift an estranged couple can give their kid is to respect the love that brought them together once upon a time. As they part ways, may Pri and John be happy even without the “ever after.”
Here’s my chat with Pri:
What kind of guy would make you want to fall again?
“A God-fearing man — the kind who has a real, personal relationship with God. A man whose faith guides how he lives, how he treats people and how he loves. He also needs to be quite tall — definitely taller than me. But more than height, I’m drawn to presence. A man who is bold in who he is. I have no time for games or confusion anymore. He needs to be intelligent, funny and able to hold a real conversation. The kind who can talk with depth but also make me laugh until my stomach hurts. Someone genuine who isn’t afraid to show vulnerability, but who also carries strength and emotional maturity. Attraction matters, of course. But what matters more to me now is character. That has become completely non-negotiable in my life. I admire a man who works hard, who shows up with intention and who still believes in being a good old-fashioned gentleman. My standards have risen a lot since my last relationship — not because I became difficult, but because I became clearer about what love should actually feel like. I want a man who sees me as a partner for the long haul. Someone who plans with me, builds with me and walks beside me in life. Because in the end, intentions matter, but actions will always speak louder than words.”
What’s your advice to women who are stuck in a dead marriage but are afraid to end it because it’s their comfort zone?
“I would tell them that the bravest thing any woman can do is choose herself. I understand that comfort matters in life. But you cannot put a price tag on peace of mind and on being treated right. Women deserve to be loved the way they need — and even the way they hope to be loved. They deserve a life where they feel they matter, where they feel seen and valued. Walking away is not selfish. Sometimes, it is the bravest thing a woman can do — for herself and for her children. And if there is one thing I’ve learned in this lifetime, through my own personal experiences, it’s that not all marriages are meant to be saved — and that’s okay. Walking away does not mean she failed, it’s because she finally chose herself.”
What did you learn from the “John Estrada chapter” of your life?
“It made me realize that it’s perfectly okay if some people don’t stay in our lives forever. Sometimes, they’re just there to teach us important lessons and not meant to be with us for a lifetime. True strength lies in knowing when to let go, and real wisdom is having the courage to move forward confidently — choosing my peace and growth over comfort or staying familiar with the past.”
A mini review of ‘A Special Memory’
It’s been eight years since Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino teamed up in the hit movie “Meet Me in St Gallen.” But their onscreen magic remains potent in “A Special Memory,” which is now showing in cinemas.
The duo picked up from where they left off effortlessly. Their love tandem dynamic feels less like acting and more like emotional muscle memory. In their reunion film, they play a couple confronted with the cruel unpredictability of Alzheimer’s disease. Bela’s portrayal of a woman grappling with early memory loss hits you where it hurts. Carlo’s performance is all restraint and sincerity. As always, they are all in and all out from start to finish.
This mini review won’t be complete without commending my dear sister, Yayo Aguila, who outdid herself in the movie. She portrays a prostitute who’s the estranged mom of Carlo. Yayo was quite a scene-stealer without intending to be one.
In true Ricky Lee fashion, he turns an intimate human struggle into deeply resonant cinema. Our national artist has mastered the art of running the whole gamut of emotions. His script provides the right seed for the narrative to bloom amid the gloom of fading memory. My fave line in the film goes, “Walang Ikaw. Walang ako. Ang meron ay tayong dalawa lang.”
“A Special Memory” reminds us that people come and go in our lives, but there are some who will leave footprints in our hearts. When memory fails, love prevails.
Princess Aliyah’s ‘PBB’ stint
Sparkle artist Princess Aliyah really feels like royalty as the Kapuso Fourth Big Placer in “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB): Celebrity Collab Édition 2.0.” The “Royal Songstress of Bulacan” will keep singing her heart out as she finds her groove in showbizlandia.
Here’s my chat with Princess:
What’s your takeaway from your ‘PBB’ stint?
“Understanding the meaning of paghilom. I learned that healing takes time and that you have to face your emotions honestly to move forward. The bond we built inside the house showed me how important it is to have people who support and listen to you. The experience helped me trust myself more and realize that I’m stronger than I think.”
Who would you pick as the Big Winners?
“I’d still choose the current Big Winners. For me, they really deserve it because I personally saw their growth inside the house. I saw how they handled the challenges and stayed true to themselves.”
What’s your most memorable moment in the ‘PBB’ house?
“The first time I became a leader. At that time, I really didn’t want the responsibility, but I was chosen anyway. It ended up being a big moment for me because it pushed me out of my comfort zone.”
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