During the Holy Week, I had the privilege of being invited by a friend’s family to join them on a long road trip that kicked off from Cebu, traversed the islands of Negros Occidental and Panay, winded up in Boracay and back again. Aside from Bora’s world-renowned beach (and the chance to show off my limited Hiligaynon prowess too!), I likewise excitedly looked forward to seeing celebrities in person – as everyone else know these people make Bora their not-so-private-hideaways on such occasions.
First celeb to see for the trip was Nelia Sancho, former beauty queen- (1969’s Miss Philippines-International, 1st runner-up to eventual Miss Universe Gloria Diaz and 1971’s Queen of the Pacific, source: wikipilipinas.org) turned student activist during the Martial Law years. She happened to own the parking lot where we left our van in Caticlan. She was quite a hands-on on her business as she personally guided drivers how and where to park their vehicles. Funny she kept on holding the back of her pants and kept saying “Pasensya na may dumi!”. I thought at first nalapsan sya but then looking at her, I was pretty sure she was already way beyond menopausal blues so it must have been something else. Anyway, if you don’t have any idea who Nelia Sancho is, I feel for you. I do not know her too!
Next to bump into was Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr., walking along the sandy path of Station 3 (What was he doing in that area?). I’ve already spotted him from afar and thought the whole family was with him. They were not. The local girls called out his name for attention only to be ignored by the “seeking for re-election” senator. Bantay ka lang sa election!
Third was PBB Teen Edition Plus 2nd placer Robi Domingo. Robi who? Well you probably wouldn’t know him at all if you’re about my age, unless of course you’re uber jologs. He was stationed at some henna tattoo corner and everyone that passed by had the chance for a photo op with the young star. Overheard him saying to his companion “Matagal pa ba ‘to Ate?”. When we got back to the same spot about an hour after, he was still around smiling at everyone’s camera. Poor boy.
Fourth in line was the plain-looking Dolly Ann Carvajal – only daughter of the late Inday Badiday; barkada to Pops F.; girl bestfriend to Cesar M.; ex-girlfriend to Robin P. & William M.; and everything else she claims to be. Saw her lounging at the beach front with a group of non-showbiz friends. Well, what more can I say about her? She had rosy cheeks alright but her mouth looked exactly like a faucet! I think the local term gripo would be more appropriate. Harsh.
Coveting the 4th and a half place was “Miss Kita Pag Tuesday” singer and songwriter RJ Jimenez. Who is he, you would probably ask. If you’ve followed for sometime ABS-CBN’s first edition of Pinoy Dream Academy, he was Yeng Constantino’s ka-loveteam. But then, who the hell is Yeng too, I bet you would ask again.
The remaining .5 was none other than the half-sized Goin’ Bulilit mainstay Dagul. Among all the other “celebrities” I’ve seen so far, it was Dagul who had the most number of fans, ranging from kids to adults and classes A to C. People curiously gathered around him and had their pictures taken with him. The diminutive Dagul had a “normal” person for a wife and an “inano” for a daughter. His boys must have been quite a handful that one of them was involuntarily forgotten and left behind at Puka Beach when their rented pumpboat have already gone ashore!
At fifth place was ASAP Gigger Boys’ Dino Imperial – the slang and coño, goodlooking boy model of PLDT myDSL sometime back. He was doing a show for Channel 23 and truly enough, the boy was precisely kiti-kiti. I remember him more as the happy-go-lucky younger brother of Ryan Agoncillo in the now defunct George & Cecil.
Hunky actor Carlos Morales came after, swaggering his way around Station 2’s strip, along with a bunch of other shirtless men at high noon, sucking all of Bora’s fresh air in exchange for their oozing arrogance. I could already imagine how those guys fart.
Sixth place goes to Kapuso Kuya Lhar Santiago together with his PA and cameraman. Tagged as the “godfather of showbiz chika”, he was such a tall and robust man that he almost would not fit into a local tricycle. Literally a giant gay and matibay – makong tiguwang bayot!
Last one and the most popular on my list was TV host, publicist and talent manager Boy Abunda (with his longtime partner Bong Quintana). I was walking past the famous La Carmela de Boracay and expressively hoped to see the “king of talk” in person, not just his Boy BBQ tarpaulins. Perfect enough, he was at the Tanduay-sponsored bartending contest posing as a judge. He looked much younger and leaner upfront. I’m glad the photo I took was clear enough to see him. And felt even better because he was the closest I could get to Kris Aquino! Haha!
They may not be high profiles or really sikat but seeing them all still amused me so why not write something about it, di bala?
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