Category Archives: TV

A Laughing Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie with Anderson Cooper

Recently, actress and UN Ambassador Angelina Jolie was interviewed by Anderson Cooperin his TV show and in the screen shot above, the actress was seen laughing heartily.

I think that it is refreshing to see her laugh like that because she is often pictured with a grim and serious look on her face. But my gosh! She looks to frail! I do miss her look in Tomb Raider.

Angelina Jolie is so Thin!

Anyway, I really wonder why celebs like Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmesmaintain that somber look. My husband told me that maybe they do not want to have wrinkles. Laughing creates laugh lines and in order to prevent that, they keep a straight face. I wonder if there is a value to his opinion, but I think that he has a point. But gee, I would laugh my heart out–wrinkles or not. Life is too short to keep a grim face always.

Victoria Beckham

Without a hint of a smile--Victoria Beckham always looks like she is mourning.

Astroboy of Talentadong Pinoy

Daniel Darwin

Daniel Darwin--or Astroboy of Talentadong Pinoy

I am so into watching Talentadong Pinoy lately because of their current defending champion–Daniel Darwin a.k.a. Astroboy.

He is half-Filipino (his mom is from the Pinatubo area) and his dad is Nigerian American (as I was told by a couple of readers. He used to work for a magazine in New York until he decided to come back home to the Philippines.

To say that he is very good with a hoola hoop is an understatement. Darwin is a total performer and the hoola hoop is not just an accessory or playing it is not just a skill. He is one with his hoola hoop. His movements are very fluid and there is no question about the skill. But his mastery and creativity are simply breathtaking.

And his physical attributes do not hurt either. He is handsome, long, lean, and lithe. He speaks English, French, and Filipino. He is classy. And he is a world-class performer.

Whenever Astroboy is on stage, the judges, jury, and audience are mesmerized. He totally owns the stage and it seems that nobody is around anymore. He is master…and he is one…with his hoola hoop.

Oh my gosh, I am like a star-struck fan. I dunno, his talent is not something you see everyday. He is a combination of skill, creativity, showmanship, and good looks. Who can beat that.

My prediction is that, he will become a Talentadong Pinoy Hall of Famer soon.

By the way, I wanna mention that he teaches how to handle a hoola hoop at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Just ask around for his schedule. I want to catch that!

Looking Forward to the Season 2 of Covert Affairs

covert affairs poster

Piper Perabo in Covert Affairs


This December, I am so looking forward when the Season 2 of Covert Affairs will resume. I dunno if others find this cheesy or what, but for me, I am just excited to watch every episode.

I am not sure if it is because the lead character as the spy Annie Walker is a woman (Piper Perabo), the travels to exotic locales, or mainly because it is an espionage series that does not have a lot of bloody encounters. Sure there are actions scenes, but they are not gory.

Perabo is a neophyte spy in this show. Despite her skills, she is humble and most of all, she has a heart. I dunno if spies like these work out in real life, but well for me, it is worthy to watch and follow on TV.

Covert Affairs was created by Chris Ord and Matt Corman. Aside from Perabo, others stars include Christopher Gorham, Kari Matchett, Peter Gallagher, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Anne Dudek.

Next time, I will feature here the Hunks of Covert Affairs.