Bea Alonzo’s interim manager speaks up
Since the buzz du jour is the resignation of Bea Alonzo’s manager, Shirley Kuan, I reached out to Bea’s interim manager, Chris Cahilig, for an update. What a coincidence that the controversy erupted a week after the Pinoy adaptation of the French hit series (“Dix Pour Cent”), “Call My Manager,” premiered on HBO Max. Talk about art imitating life. Or in this explosive case, is it life imitating art?
Here’s my chat with Chris:
What is the biggest challenge of managing a star of Bea’s stature?
“I don’t know yet. But so far, it’s probably the unwanted attention that comes with it. I’ve always been low-key. I’m more comfortable working behind the scenes and seeing others shine from a distance.”
Are you the type of manager who tells your artists what they want to hear or what they need to hear?
“I’ve always been very upfront and honest, but also diplomatic and respectful. I say what’s on my mind, especially when I believe it will benefit my artists. Honesty, after all, must be at the very core of any professional or personal relationship.”
What makes a successful manager-artist relationship?
“Creative collaboration and mutual trust. We should be able to let each other do our respective roles without ego or personal interests getting in the way.”
Remembering Mama Nena
When news of Niño Muhlach’s car accident made headlines, I could almost hear my Mama Nena (Amalia Fuentes, who’s Niño’s aunt) “making sermon” to Onin (Niño’s nickname). Since the Muhlachs are family to me, I texted Onin as soon as I heard the news to make sure that he’s alright. I salute him for taking full responsibility for the mishap.
Today (Aug. 27) happens to be Mama Nena’s birthday. She would have turned 86. I fondly remember her birthday celebrations. If she were still around, the main topic at her party would definitely be Onin’s close call. As the Muhlachs’ matriarch, no doubt that Mama Nena would commend Onin for protecting their good name by doing the right thing.
JE X PE = Hehehe
Jerald Napoles and Pepe Herrera are in their element, bouncing off each other’s energy in “Ang Pinakamasarap na Pares sa Balat ng Lupa,” which is now showing in cinemas.
As the title of their Viva movie suggests, the duo have the complete ingredients and the right recipe for belly laughs. Just as “pares” is the ultimate Pinoy comfort food, the zany “pair” comes up with a comfort movie, which we need during these troubled times.
The comedy’s bittersweet premise is to fulfill a dying wish. What begins as a heartfelt mission turns into a string of hilarious misadventures, unexpected complications and comic detours. Beneath the laughs, however, is a reminder to seize the day before our days cease.
Jazzy Julie
Some days are for getting ahead. Some days are for enjoying where we are. That’s the vibe of Julie Anne San Jose’s new song, Saglit Lang. Its jazzy bossa nova sound presents a different side of Julie. She is expanding her musical style as her 20th year in the biz beckons.
As Julie gears up for her anniversary concert (slated for next year), her new single serves as a reminder that we must not let the sweet smell of success make us forget to stop and smell the roses.
Here’s my chat with Julie:
What does Saglit Lang mean to you personally?
“It means that sometimes we need a little pause in life to appreciate the good things that happen to us. Moments with the people we love are the ones that truly matter the most.”
If there is one moment that you want to recapture kahit ‘saglit lang,’ what moment would that be?
“The moment when I started my musical journey in ‘Popstar Kids.’ I was a young kid who wanted to make her dreams come true.”
If you could invite only three people from your journey to join you on your 20th anniversary concert, who would they be?
“It would be Ate Regine, Ate Kyla and Tito Gary V. Growing up, they have been a great influence (on) me and a part of who I have become as an artist.”
What has fame taught you?
“Always be grateful and humble. And no matter what happens, just keep going.”
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