By Reyma Buan-Deveza

Host, singer and actress Toni Gonzaga said that her relationship with sweetheart music video director Paul Soriano inspires her to be a better person.

"It’s a relationship that will really inspire you. The relationship is very casual, formal...it’s very relaxed, it’s something that you won't feel pressure," Gonzaga told entertainment press in a press conference at the Chronicle Lounge of ABS-CBN’s ELJ Building in Quezon City.

Gonzaga, who is one of the hosts for Pinoy Big Brother, said that the strong foundation of their relationship also lies on Soriano’s personality.

"He is very understanding and he doesn’t want to be involved in showbiz," she said.

Gonzaga said that her boyfriend wants to keep their relationship as private as possible and away from showbiz fuss.

"(He said) that it’s already enough that we admitted. That’s it for him."

It was July this year on national television when Soriano confessed his love for Gonzaga and revealed that his darling said yes to him last week of June.

Actress and singer Regine Velasquez dismissed rumors that she is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Ogie Alcasid.

Her denial was rooted on reports that she has gained weight because she is expecting a baby.

Laila Chikadora of dzMM reported that according to her reliable source, it is impossible that Velasquez will get pregnant for the simple reason that she is taking contraceptive pills.

Prior to the report, Alcasid already dispelled talk that Velasquez is pregnant.

The pregnancy talk came following Alcasid's admission in June about his two-year romantic relationship with Valasquez.

Alcasid is married to former Miss Universe candidate Michelle Van Eimeren of Australia. The couple have been separated for almost four years now.

Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, popularly known by her screen name Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipina movie and TV actress, variety program host, singer, commercial model and magazine covergirl. She is one of the most visible multimedia artists in Philippine showbiz.

Toni was born on a Friday, January 20, 1984, a 6.8 lbs. baby girl to Methodists parents Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga. Toni's real name Celestine is a name a boxer had given her father.Fondly called Tintin by her closest friends, her parents made sure that she and her younger sister, Catherine, were raised with Christian morals and values.At the age of 4, Toni joined various local-singing competitions in their barangay in Taytay, Rizal. At a very young age, Toni was already used to facing audiences of hundreds.Toni was baptized as an infant and confirmed a child into a local United Methodist Church in her hometown of Taytay, Rizal where her family is actively involved in leadership and music ministry. However, she may be spotted attending evening worship at Greenhills Christian Fellowship or sometimes at Victory Christian Fellowship especially when her Sunday mornings get very busy which goes to show that she never misses attending a Methodist worship as much as possible. She is very vocal about her evangelical faith and her active involvement in Methodist worship.Toni started her career as a talent of GMA Artist Center and initially landed small roles. After 4 years, Toni decided to go freelance. While attending high school, Toni was busy joining auditions, competitions, and VTR screenings of advertising agencies.
When she reached the age of 17, she took her talent to a higher level. She tried her luck in lounge singing in hotels and bars like Calesa Bar, Hyatt Regency, Sulo Hotel, and Holiday Inn, just to name a few. She went to school in the day and did her singing engagements at night.
Fate had more in store for Tintin other than her lounge act. Her agent informed her of an audition for a TV commercial (TVC) for a popular soda brand. Luck was definitely on her side. She was chosen as the lead talent in that TVC and gained instant popularity with her famous line, I love you Piolo!That TV ad sparked the fortunate series of events that marked the start of her television career. Soon, offers to do guestings in television shows came but it was her guesting in the sitcom Daddy Di Do Du that got her a regular stint on TV. TAPE Inc., the production outfit behind the show, offered her to be one of the hosts in the noontime show Eat Bulaga.While doing so, she also managed to host a Studio 23 show, she later transferred to ABS-CBN, GMA's rival and from here on, her career was catapulted to greater heights.
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By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Concert Queen Pops Fernandez said she will leave it up to ex-husband singer Martin Nievera to decide on whether or not to attend her 25th anniversary concert.
"I always said and I'm not denying that he (Martin) has been part of my 25 years (in showbiz), so let's see. It is up for him to decide," Fernandez told abs-cbnNEWS.com.
Fernandez will celebrate her 25th anniversary in show business with a grand concert on December 8. She already inked a contract with ABS-CBN, granting the network exclusive rights to tape and broadcast her concert, "Diva-licious" at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Fernandez said Ram and Robin, her two sons with Nievera, will be part of her "super special concert" and will do a special performance with her.
"Yes I will. My kids will also join me. Like what I've said it's not an ordinary concert because it's extra-special for me because I'm celebrating my 25 years so I requested and I forced my kids to be with me this December 8," said Fernandez, laughing.
The singer also affirmed that her current sweetheart, actor Jomari Yllana, will be there to watch the concert and to give support.
Her grand production will be directed by Rowell Santiago and musically directed by Homer Flores.
Joining Fernandez in her most memorable concert will be ary Valenciano, John Prats, Kuh Ledesma, R&B prince Jay-R and Sharon Cuneta.
Fernandez is the daughter of action star Eddie Fernandez and singer Dulce Lukban. She began her singing career at the age of 16.
She hosted the hit 1980s TV variety series "Penthouse Live!" with Nievera. In 1995, Fernandez joined the cast of ABS-CBN's variety program "ASAP" and was chosen as Best Female Musical Variety Show Host at the KBP Golden Dove Awards in 1999.
Fernandez was dubbed as the country's "Concert Queen" for her ability to attract huge crowds. She is also an actress and has starred in several movies, including the box-office hit "Gusto Ko nang Lumigaya" and "Linlang" where she received critical acclaim.
She occasionally appears as one of the hosts for "ASAP."