All praises for local TV’s ‘Marimar’

YASMIEN Kurdi replaces Jennylyn Mercado as the lead star in the TV version of Sharon Cuneta’s "Pasan Ko ang Daigdig," but it’s not because Jen is a talent of Becky Aguila, who’s now a persona non-grata with GMA-7 after the Angel Locsin brouhaha (talk about a manager who burns her bridges.) We’re told they got Yasmien since her first remake of a Sharon movie, "Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso," is such a big hit and they want to give her a follow up project right away with her leading man, JC De Vera, since their tandem also clicks well with the viewers.

"Jennylyn has nothing to worry about," says GMA-7 exec Wilma Galvante. "She’s a

‘Starstruck’ discovery so hindi namin siya pababayaan. Her contract with us is until 2009 and we will honor that, even if we won’t do business with her manager anymore. Para kasing supplier ‘yan na binastos ka. E, kung binastos ka, bakit mo pa siya bibigyan ng negosyo? Kami, we know how to respect people who work with us kaya may obligation pa rin kami kay Jennylyn. As for Angel, we have nothing more to say after airing our side in ‘Showbiz Central. We’ve got more important things to do.


As of now, we’re very pleased with the initial reception to ‘Marimar.’ Very encouraging ang feedback of those who’ve seen our billboards on EDSA all agree na ang ganda-ganda ni Marian Rivera as Marimar. We also have to thank TAPE dahil nahasa siya sa acting in their afternoon soaps, also sa ‘Muli’ with Alfred Vargas and sa ‘Super Twins’ where she showed great acting na para siyang luka-lukang sinaniban. Her acting has depth, so we’re confident she’ll deliver as Marimar. Her edge is she’s a good dancer and she also sings well. We will have a Marimar na different sa pinagbidahan ni Thalia, with more local color. The voice of the dog, Fulgoso, will be that of Michael V kaya mas kwela."
First photo by JAY TABLANTE
Mario E. Bautista
Malaya