Kahapon ay inalala ni BB Gandanghari sa kanyang Instagram account ang anibersaryo ng kanyang bagong identity bilang BB Gandanghari. He recalled that it was Jan. 16, 2009 nang una niyang inanunsyo that “Rustom Padilla is dead” kasabay ng pagpapalit ng pangalan.
“On Jan 16, 2009, many of you may have seen or watched the arrival of BB Gandanghari at the Ninoy Aquino international airport declaring at the same time ‘Rustom is dead.’
“Today, I celebrate my 8th year of existence and boy, what a journey it has been.
“So far, SO GOOD though... well, despite all the not so good things that comes with it, you know discrimination, people’s judgement and scrutiny... and so much more.
“But that’s life, I’m telling myself, so I took it, even the most painful and hurtful words.
“And now, Jan 16, 2017, I once again acted on something that I have been contemplating for the longest time, even praying for it, and my GOD just willed it to be.
“THANK YOU! My heart is overflowing with joy for this answered prayer of mine and I am feeling strongly that a new chapter has just unfolded... So help me God! LOVE and PEACE everyone. CHEERS!!!” post ni BB.
Matatandaang last November, 2016 nang officially ay ma-grant na sa US ang kanyang legal name na BB Gandanghari at kasabay nito ay napalitan na rin ang gender niya from male to female.
Coco talbog, mag-inang Arjo at Sylvia waging Best Actor at Actress sa GEMS
May karagdagang parangal na namang tatanggapin ang FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano at ito ay mula sa bagong tatag na samahang GEMS (Guild Of Educators, Mentors And Students) founded by G. Norman Mauro Llaguno ng Laguna BelAir Science High School at siya ring tumatayong Presidente ngayon ng samahan.
Ang GEMS ay binubuo ng mga akademisyan mula sa iba’t ibang paaralan, mga propesyonal mula sa mga pribadong institusyon at sektor ng lipunan, at mga mag-aaral ng mga prestihiyosong kolehiyo at pamantasan.
Ang naturang samahan/award-giving body ay magbibigay ng mga parangal sa larangan ng radyo, panulat, telebisyon at pelikula. Para sa kanilang kauna-unahang parangal, ang FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano ang nahirang nilang Best TV Series habang si Arjo Atayde naman ang Best Actor para sa naturang drama series pa rin.
For the Best Actress award, wagi si Sylvia Sanchez para sa The Greatest Love kaya double victory ito para sa mag-inang Ibyang (Sylvia) and Arjo.
Samantala, sa larangan ng panulat ay paparangalan naman ang aming editor dito sa Pang-Masa (PM) tabloid na si Salve Asis bilang Best Newspaper Editor in Entertainment para sa Pilipino Star Ngayon, gayundin ang entertainment columnist na si Cristy S. Fermin bilang Best Female Newspaper Columnist in Entertainment.
Gaganapin ang parangal sa March 1, 2017, ganap na ika-5 ng hapon, sa bakuran ng Laguna BelAir Science High School sa Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.
Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng pararangalan ng GEMS:
PRINT (Panulat):
Best Magazine- YES!, Lifestyle and Entertainment (Summit Publishing Co.); Best Publishing Company (Books/Textbooks) - Vibal Publishing House, Inc.; Best Newspaper (Tabloid) - Pilipino Star Ngayon (PhilStar Daily, Inc.); Best Newspaper (Broadsheet) - The Philippine Star (PhilStar Daily, Inc.); Best Newspaper Columnist (Opinion) - Tony Katigbak, Introspective (The Philippine Star); Best Female Newspaper Columnist (Opinion) -Preciosa Soliven, A Point Of Awareness (The Philippine Star); Best Male Newspaper Columnist (Entertainment) - Alwin Ignacio (Abante Tonite); Best Female Newspaper Columnist (Entertainment) - Cristy S. Fermin, Most Wanted/Chika (Bulgar/Bandera); Best Newspaper Editor (Entertainment) - Salve V. Asis (Pilipino Star Ngayon); Special Award, Natatanging Hiyas Ng Sining Sa Panulat - Dr. Lakangiting C. Garcia (Manunulat, Makata, Guro).
RADIO (Radyo):
Best Radio Program (AM) - DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 (ABS-CBN); Best Radio Program (FM) - 90.7 Love Radio, DZMB (Manila Broadcasting Corp.); Best Male Radio DJ - Papa Jack (90.7 Love Radio); Best Female Radio DJ - Nicole Hyala (90.7 Love Radio); Best Male Radio Broadcaster (Opinion) - Julius Babao, Magandang Morning (DZMM); Best Female Radio Broadcaster (Opinion) - Zen Hernandez, Magandang Morning (DZMM); Best Male Radio Broadcaster (Entertainment) - Ahwel Paz, Mismo (DZMM); Best Female Radio Broadcaster (Entertainment) - Cristy S. Fermin, Cristy FerMinute (Radyo 5-92.3 News FM); Radio Station of The Year - DZMM Radyo Patrol. Special Award - Natatanging Hiyas Ng Sining Sa Radyo - Joe Taruc (Brodkaster, Komentarista-DZRH).
STAGE (Tanghalan):
Best Production Design - Rak Of Aegis; Best Playwright (Adaptation or Original) - Liza Magtoto (Rak Of Aegis). Best Stage Play - Rak Of Aegis; Best Stage Director - Maribel Legarda (Rak Of Aegis); Best Supporting Actor - Vince Lim (Rak Of Aegis); Best Supporting Actress - Carla Guevarra-Laforteza (Rak Of Aegis); Best Actor - Pepe Herrera (Rak Of Aegis); Best Actress - Tanya Manalang (Rak Of Aegis); Special Awards - Natatanging Dulang Pangtanghalan - FnL, 2014 (PETA); Natatanging Hiyas Ng Sining sa Tanghalan - Luisito “Bodjie” Pascua (Batikang Mandudula).
TELEVISION (Telebisyon):
Best News Program - State Of The Nation (GMA News TV); Best Male News Program Anchor - Mike Enriquez, 24 Oras (GMA-7); Best Female News Anchor - Jessica Soho, State Of The Nation (GMA News TV); Best Television Programs/Shows, Top 5: I-Witness, Documentary (GMA-7), Maalaala Mo Kaya, Drama Anthology (ABS-CBN), Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Magazine (GMA-7), Eat…Bulaga, Variety (GMA-7), ASAP, Musical Variety (ABS-CBN); Best Television Program/Show Emcees, Top 5: Lourd de Veyra-History With Lourd (TV5); Jessica Soho-Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7); Kara David-I-Witness (GMA-7); Boy Abunda-Tonight With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN); Atom Araullo-Red Alert (ABS-CBN); Best TV Special - Eleksyon 2016 (GMA-7).
Best TV Series - FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano (ABS-CBN); Best Actor (TV Series) - Arjo Atayde, FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano (ABS-CBN); Best Actress (TV Series) - Sylvia Sanchez, The Greatest Love (ABS-CBN); Best Actor (Single Performance) - Zanjoe Marudo - Anino, Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN); Best Actress (Single Performance) - Coleen Garcia Maalaala Mo Kaya - Kadena (ABS-CBN); TV Station of The Year - ABS-CBN; Special Award, Natatanging Hiyas Ng Sining Sa Telebisyon - Coco Martin.
FILM (Pelikula):
Best Film (Indie) - Die Beautiful (The Idea First Company); Best Film (Mainstream) - Everything About Her (Star Cinema); Best Film Director (Indie) - Jun Robles Lana (Die Beautiful); Best Film Director (Mainstream) - Joyce Bernal (Everything About Her); Best Supporting Actor - Xian Lim (Everything About Her); Best Supporting Actress - Cherry Pie Picache (Whistleblower); Best Actor - Paolo Ballesteros (Die Beautiful); Best Actress - Vilma Santos (Everything About Her); Special Award, Natatanging Hiyas Ng Sining Sa Pinilakang Tabing - Jaclyn Jose.