Gabby's many demands
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But the show's trailer is truly impressive, particularly the pilot episode shot with hundreds of extras and with a helicopter. But the star that was most interviewed that night was Patrick Garcia, who plays a supporting role as a law enforcer who goes undercover to get into Dina's dangerous lair. This is understandable as many writers want to find out his stand about the Jennylyn Mercado brouhaha.

First of all, Patrick makes it clear that he never went to the US as earlier reported. "It was a plan for me to go there to continue my studies but I never got to pursue it since I still have projects with GMA-7," he says. "I haven't left our country at all. Minabuti ko na lang munang manahimik at lalo lang lumalala ang issue kapag sasalubungin ko ang init ng ulo niya't sagutan kami nang sagutan sa media."

So what's the real score between him and Jen? "We haven't talked. She changed her number and I can't call her. I want to visit her at her home but I'm not sure how she'll treat me. I might not be welcome. I don't even see her in our church. I'm really confused about what happened to us. She has many complaints. I try to understand that it's part of her pregnancy. Naiiba ang takbo ng emotions niya. Pero wala naman kaming formal breakup. It's only in interviews with her on TV that I learned we've split up daw. I was really caught by surprise by the things she said. Mas maganda sana kung nag-usap na lang muna kami para hindi lumala ito. I tried to talk to her pero siya na ang umiiwas. I'm not turning my back on her at handa pa rin ako ibigay what she and our baby need. I never doubted na ako ang ama ng baby namin and I still want to be with her sa situation niya ngayon. About the insurance and the educational plan, I just want to make it clear na my mom meant well when she offered it to Jen. Kasi napag-usapan na rin naman namin ito and I never expected mamasamain ang well intentioned gesture ng mama ko. It really saddens me na sa buong buhay at career ko sa showbiz, ngayon lang nangyari ito sa'kin. I'm not losing hope na magkakaayos pa rin kami at maaayos uli ang lahat. Basta I'll always be here for her and our baby."

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"Showbiz Central" scored an all time high of 17.6 percent against rival "The Buzz" last Sunday that got only 9.3 percent. This may be attributed to the first interview they did with boxing champ Manny Pacquiao after his winning the WBC Super Featherweight title bout against Juan Manuel Marquez. Manny said it's okay with him to grant the rematch that Marquez is asking for. He says, "Wala siyang inuurungan." But Manny has a nasty cut on top of one eye that required 16 stitches. He's coming back on Monday after resting for a while in LA and will be given the usual hero's welcome.

The guests in the "Don't Lie to Me" portion were mother and daughter Beth and Angelica Jones. The latter earlier revealed that she and Paolo Bediones had a relationship. This was denied by Paolo. This time, it's her mother who confirmed that Angelica and Paolo were once on. We won't be surprised if Paolo would deny this again, with even more vehemence than before.

The three winners of the 2008 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant guested live in the studio: Bb. Pilipinas World Janina San Miguel, Bb. Pilipinas Universe and Bb. Pilipinas International Patricia Fernandez. Raymond asked Janina in English and this time, she answered in Tagalog to show that she really talks sense and was just nervous during the pageant night.

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One revelation in "Showbiz Central" is the fact that the Rufa Mae Quinto and Jessa Zaragoza feud is far from over. After Jessa declared the reason Dingdong Avanzado dumped Rufa Mae then was he found her lovey dovey with another man, Rufa Mae is now obviously pissed and said on the air that Jessa is "bastos talaga" and "ang kapal ng mukha." Jessa is supposed to return to Manila in May with husband Dingdong and we're sure she will react to this and their word war will go on.

What appeased Rufa Mae in "Showbiz Central" was when she talked about her new boyfriend, Latin American Robert Lopez who's based in Hong Kong. She claims he's a dead ringer for former "007" star Pierce Brosnan. Unlike other stars who are jobless, she's also very busy not only on TV but also on the big screen. After "Pasukob," "Apat Dapat" and "Desperadas" last year, she now plays the role of a baby maker for gay couple Polo Ravales and Sid Lucero in "Manay Po 2: Overload." In real life, would she agree to being a baby maker of having a child out of wedlock?

"Of course not," she says. "Hindi ako papayag to have a baby nang hindi kasal. Gusto kong ilagay ang sarili ko at ang magiging anak ko sa tama."

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Polo Ravales spent Holy Week in Boracay. "I feel I needed a much deserved vacation as I've been working very hard these past few months," he says. "I'm taping 'Maging Akin Ka Lamang,' shooting two movies, 'Manay Po 2: Overload' and 'Love Is All That Matters' and doing a concert with BOYZ.COM. Kaya da-pat namang mag-pahinga muna dahil magiging busy rin ako when I come with the promo of 'Manay Po 2.'"

Was Jean Garcia in Boracay with him? "No. I was with non-showbiz friends."

Is he bothered by the age gap between them? "Hindi naman. I believe in the saying that when it comes to love, age doesn't matter. The important thing is you have a connection, swak na swak ang mga ugali ninyo at nagmamahalan, nagrerespetuhan kayo nang husto. I consider Ms. Jean my soulmate pero wala kaming relasyon."

Despite their denials, someone says Polo took Jean to a secret tryst in Macau one weekend and several Pinoys who are working in the casinos there saw them can-oodling each other.

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The movie that Gabby Con-cepcion is supposed to do with GMA Films has not even started yet but it's already beset with problems. Gabby is reportedly making so many demands that he will now be replaced by Dennis Trillo.

We heard a GMA exec is so annoyed with Gabby, who was already given a hefty down payment, as he continues to act like a big star when he hasn't done a movie since 1994. "Wala siyang pruweba na gusto pa siya ng tao at may puwang pa siya sa local showbiz, 'no?" someone remarks.

Since Mommy Rose Fla-miniano has been chosen by Gabby to be his manager, it's said that Mommy Rose is now negotiating with ABS-CBN-Star Cinema for Gabby to do his comeback movie with them, possibly with his daughter KC Concepcion. If that's the case, why not include Sharon Cuneta in the cast as we doubt it if KC herself would agree to do her debut movie with her dad when it's Mama Sharon who nurtured her and took good care of her all these years. And also, what happens now to the contract Gabby signed with GMA Films? We're sure the daddy of Jolina Magdangal, Daddy Jun, is disappointed over this turn of events since he was one of those instrumental in getting Gabby to do a project with GMA Films.