The talents of GMA Artist Center (GMAAC), under Ida Ramos Henares and her team, make hay even during the rainy season.

Rhian Ramos, Iza Calzado, Marvin Agustin, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Isabel Oli, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, Ayen Laurel, Jackie Rice, Iwa Moto, Nadine Samonte, Sheena Halili, headline the roster of busybodies in the center.

There’s no stopping the rise of Rhian Ramos. Aside from being Richard Gutierrez’s leading lady in GMA’s "Zorro," she will also be playing a major role in the next screen version of "Panday" opposite Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. Another exciting project that her fans should watch for is her upcoming dance album, "X-Play" with Vaness del Moral and Dominic Roco on the album cover.

Iza Calzado is one of the busiest celebrities around. Having proven her worth as a very competent actress already with a string of major film outings, including a Hollywood stint, Iza had just wrapped up work on "All About Eve," and is currently shooting three films – the much-talked about indie film "Bente," "Dukot," directed no less than by Joel Lamangan, and "Panday," an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Marvin Agustin has not slowed down either. He topbills "Adik Sa Yo," opposite Jolina Magdangal and Dennis Trillo with Jennica Garcia. He is also regularly seen in "SOP." Marvin is also busy with his archery, hoping to be able to clinch a place to represent the country in international games this year.

Blessings pour down on heartthrob Aljur Abrenica and his loveteam Kris Bernal. Their loveteam is now featured in the primetime series, "All My Life." Next up is a Regal movie. Aljur will also be recording his first album under Sony Music soon.

Isabel Oli has certainly gone a long way from her print-and-ramp-model days. After her stint in "Gagambino," she has been making the rounds of television guestings, corporate and provincial shows. Her billboards with Piolo Pascual for Max’s Restaurant is as dreamy as ever. She had just finished taping an episode for "Dear Friend" along with Mark Herras, Ryza Cenon and Rainier Castillo. She will soon fly higher with her role in Mars Ravelo’s "Narda" starring Marian Rivera also on GMA. Isabel is also one of the new faces of PLD MyDSL.

Sheena Halili (also seen in "Pinoy Records" and "Zorro") and Mart Escudero are in "Rosalinda," which will be topbilled by Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann.

Ayen Munji Laurel will be fulfilling a wish as she plays a contravida role in "Rosalinda." On top of that, the former real-life princess will also be restaging (for the third time) her much-acclaimed "Atang" musical from Dulaang UP next month.

Jackie Rice will soon be taking a more mature step in her career as she agreed to grace the cover of Maxim for July. She is in the afternooon soap, "Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin."

Mark Herras continues to sport a lean and mean look displayed in his billboard for Flawless. He is preparing for his next dance album under Universal Records, where his first garnered double platinum recognition. He is a regular in "SOP."

Yasmien Kurdi continues to be one of the more serious drama talents of Artist Center. Aside from appearing in "S.O.P.," she is seen in a heavy portrayal in "SRO."

Iwa Moto’s bright and cheerful personality never fails to charm her way in the hearts of people. When she does PLDT MyDSL events, Iwa becomes an instant favorite among the crowd and the PLDT team.

Nadine Samonte’s steady climb is as sure as her commitment in her job. She is seen every Thursday in GMA’s "SRO."

The more athletic bunch has things going for them as well. Vern Domingo has become the first woman coach for the Philippine Taekwondo team. She is now in Vietnam for the International Taekwondo Competition. "Survivor’s" Kiko Rustia hosts the top rating show, "Born to be Wild." The sports-minded Kiko is a rower, mountaineer, diver and a writer. He hopes to be able to publish his works soon. Nikka Dacullo, for her part, had an interesting stint as the host of Palarong Pambansa last April.

The recording artists are riding high. La Diva will soon be launching its album under Sony Music; Moymoy Palaboy is awaiting the release of its Sony Music outing as well, on top of enjoying widespread popularity on Youtube and MTV. JayAnn Bautista is now recording an album under Indigo Music; Gerald Santos will be releasing his repackaged album soon. Singer-actor Harry Santos plays the role of Jose Rizal in "Panaghoy ni Pepe."

Meanwhile, "Startalk’s" Chariz Solomon and Jan Manual continue to charm everyone in their "Struck Attack" portion; Pekto is effective in "Dayoff" and "Joey’s Quirky World"; Belly Flores is also in this show with Joey de Leon; Patani is in the wacky "Fulhaus" with Vic Sotto and Pia Guanio.

The good-looking chefs are at it, too: Nino Logarta hosts "Daddylicious," and Rosebud Benitez’s "Quickfire" remains to be a draw.