Elizabeth Ramsey passes away at 83

The "Queen of Philippine Rock and Roll" and "Original Queen of Comedy" popularly known as Elizabeth Ramsey, passed away in her sleep, her daughter Jaya confirms on a facebook post Thursday. She was 83.

"Mama Beth Ramsey is now with our Lord... 83 years has been full. Love and daughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation."

"Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God's loving arms. Bye, Mama, until we meet again. I love you forever," she added.

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Ramsey was known for her Visayan-accented dialogue and her funny gestures. She rose to fame after winning in 1958 the singing contest in Student Canteen, the first noontime show on Philippine television.

She was survived by her three children on her first marriage, and her daugther Jaya, a Filipina recording artist.

Source: GMA News

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Julia Montes 'flattered' after Coco Martin chooses her as leading lady

MANILA, Philippines - Julia Montes feels flattered to be personally chosen by Coco Martin to star with him in “Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure.”

“Of course super happy,” Julia replied when asked to react about being chosen by Coco to be her leading lady.

She also adds that she's excited with this project since “‘yong mga ginawa ko lately medyo intense,tingin ng iba medyo mature. Pero dito medyo light, medyo comedy, makikita ‘yong ibang side ko and together pa kami ni Coco.”

She recently starred in the film “Halik sa Hangin” and the defunct drama series “Ikaw Lamang.” This new project is slated to run for five weeks.

Julia also admitted that she missed working with Coco since “every time na nagkakatrabaho kami may bago akong natututunan sa kanya.”

Meanwhile, when prodded about the real status of their relationship, Julia kept mum and let Coco answer for them. The actor then denied that they're already a couple.

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Some think that being linked to Coco discourages other guys from courting Julia, but the actress sees this as a positive thing.

“Mas okay na ‘yon ata,” she said, laughing. “Kasi siyempre focus sa work, family, para rin ‘yong prioritiesko hindi ako maligaw.”

“Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure” will air soon this summer in ABS-CBN.

Source: philstar.com

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Dingdong and Marian are now engaged!

GMA actor Dingdong Dantes surprised the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera at the latter's dance show "Marian." Dantes proposed to Rivera on the show's live telecast on Saturday.

Before the proposal, pictures and video footage of the couple were shown which made the actress emotional.

The actress accepted the actor's proposal and promised him she will give everything to Dantes including children, and even if she gained weight.

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