Press Buzz on "My Angel"

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DAILY INSIDER
by Dinno Erece
September 16, 2006

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MAGPAPAKA-OFFBEAT naman ang isang hari ng ABS CBN today sa Star Magic Presents, si John Lloyd Cruz.

Noong presscon pa lang ng Kings of Star Magic, pinaka- agaw-atensyon na ang episode ni Lloydie dahil for the first time we saw him quite differently from his regular role, isa siyang rocker complete with rocker’s hairstyle and getup. Lloydie’s episode is My Angel written by Reggie Amigo and directed by Don Cuaresma.

Si Carla Humphries ang masuwerteng partner ni Lloydie at makakasama nila sina Chris Gutierrez, Kristopher Peralta, Irma Adlawan and Cheska Iñigo for this episode.

Typical na binata si Martin (Lloydie) na na-kilala ang ‘anghel’ na kanyang pangarap na si Shane (Carla) who happens to be a rocker chick na ‘she devil’ pero, may puso.

Isa si Shane sa nagbigay ng saya sa buhay ni Martin.

Susubukan ang kani-lang relasyon at matutuklasan ang pagkakaiba ng kanilang personalidad pati na ang problema ng kani-kanilang pamilya.

Malampasan kaya nila ang mga pagsubok sa kanilang pag-iibigan?

Mapapanood ang Star Magic Presents today pagkatapos ng Let’s Go sa ABS CBN.

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People's Tonight
September 16, 2006
By NM

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Nagustuhan namin ang teaser ng My Angel, ang episode sa Star Magic Presents ngayon nina John Lloyd Cruz at Carla Humphries. Very today ang story nito at may big part ang rock music.

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The Daily Tribune

Buzz Station
by Edgar Cruz
September 16, 2006

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John Lloyd Cruz teams up with Carla Humphries in Star Magic Presents.

Martin (John Lloyd) is a typical guy who meets “the angel” of his dreams named Shane (Carla). She is a rocker chick with a good heart that brings joy to Martin’s heart. They are about to face the biggest challenge of their relationship. Both have to learn to overcome their personality differences and own family problems. Will they survive the test of love? Star Magic Presents airs every Saturday after Let’s Go.

John Lloyd and Carla are joined by Chris Gutierrez, Kristopher Peralta, Irma Adlawan and Cheska Iñigo in this week’s episode entitled “My Angel” as written by Reggie Amigo and directed by Don Cuaresma.

Carla in BWN - Episode 18.4

At the small apartment, Rita is in the living area while the private nurse is there working with Barbara when Lavinia and Larry arrive. Rita asks the nurse to give them some privacy, then asks Lavinia why she's come to visit.

Barbara asks Lavinia if something has happened, if there is a problem. Lavinia says she just wants to visit and see how they're doing. Rita is quick to tell Lavinia that they're doing fine, that Nico and Zossimo have not abandoned them.

Lavinia does not acknowledge the barb. Instead, she says she has also brought along tickets to the grand showdown. Barbara replies that they already have tickets from Dorina. When Lavinia looks disappointed, Barbara says it's okay, that she can still make use of them. But Lavinia is quick to reply that she'll just give them to the maids of one of their neighbors.

Rita is still suspicious. She asks Lavinia point blank why she came. Lavinia says she's done with the fighting and that she wants them to come back home with her. Rita turns to look at Barbara to gauge her reaction before turning back to Lavinia and saying that they're fine where they are. After all, she doesn't treat them like family, because she keeps reminding them constantly of what she's done for them.

Now angry also, Lavinia asks her just what it is they want from her -- isn't it that they want to be with her, that they want her to help pay for the expenses? She says she's willing to do all that and they shouldn't give her a hard time about it.

At her words, Barbara struggles to get up and Rita assists her. With tears in her eyes, Barbara tells her that they don't need Lavinia's help or her money.

Larry interjects at that point to say that they should accept Lavinia's offer, especially since she made the first move.

Rita tells them it's all the more suspicious that Lavinia has come and that Larry is here. They obviously want or need something. Maybe this is just a promotional gimmick. Lavinia doesn't acknowledge. Rita says -- you mean to tell me Oscar is not here with you? When Lavinia doesn't answer, Rita rushes to the window and looks outside. True enough, Oscar is out there waiting with a a videocam.

Disappointed and angry, Rita orders Lavinia and Larry to get out. She has to repeat herself a few times, but they eventually leave. Barbara cries at this latest evidence of her daughter's duplicity. Rita tries to comfort her.

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Carla in BWN - Episode 18.3

Lavinia leaves Dorina in the dressing room and runs into Rita in one of the hallways at the studio. They both stop. Lavinia quietly asks Rita if she left their mother alone at home. Rita explains that they have a private nurse now, thanks to Nico and Zossimo, and that Zoni is helping so she can work again.

Lavinia acknowledges the explanation and is about to walk away when Rita adds -- we're doing okay, in case you're interested. Barbara's therapy is going well. She's getting better. Lavinia just nods and continues walking down the hallway.

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At their small apartment, Barbara is now moving around the living area with a walker. She looks much better. Rita hovers beside her, complimenting her on her progress. The private nurse watches attentively from behind Barbara. Rita remarks that at her rate of progress, Barbara will soon be able to go shopping. Barbara says that would be a good thing because she's so bored staying at home.

Barbara reaches the other side of the living room and sits down for a moment to rest. Rita asks her if she's hungry, because she's prepared a lasagna dish. Barbara smiles and confesses that the smell of the food is making her hungry. Rita smiles and gets up to prepare a plate for her mother.

Unknown to Barbara and Rita, Lavinia pulls up in front of their apartment in a Mercedes. She gets out of the car and through the glass on the front door, she watches her mother and sister eating and laughing together. Inside, Barbara compliments Rita's cooking, saying that she's ready to get married. Rita laughs. Mother and daughter continue to banter over their meal, as Lavinia sadly watches them from outside. She finally turns and gets back into her car.

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Carla in BWN - Episode 18.1

The entire band assembles to say goodbye to Gary, Jay, and Chris. They load their belongings into cabs. Dorina hugs Gary goodbye. Oman is there as well. Rita and Jack wave their goodbyes as the cab pulls away with Gary, Jay, and Chris.

Rita and Jack leave Dorina and Oman together to talk.

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Carla in 'First Day High' Teaser

Carla is in the full trailer of First Day High as one of the girls in the Sosy High barkada.





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Carla in BWN - Episode 17.5

Jack helps Rita and Barbara move into a small, one bedroom apartment.




Rita asks him to help her look for a job where she can work from home because she cannot leave Barbara alone for extended periods.

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Later, Rita is helping Barbara eat at home when Zossimo and Jack arrive with a private nurse.





Zossimo says Zoni will provide a private nurse for Barbara so Rita can rejoin Dorina's band while Zoni puts together a separate all-female band.



Rita gets Barbara's permission and is thrilled when her mother consents.




Barbara expresses her gratitude to Zossimo.


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Later, Rita performs with Dorina's band while her mother watches from the audience.


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Carla in BWN - Episode 17.4

At the Arguelles home, Lavinia happily reads the front pages of tabloids. The headlines proclaim her as the next box office queen, and highlight the return of the Sensational Star. As Rita walks past her with a laundry basket, she shows Rita the tabloids and says Dorina is no match for her now.



Rita does not acknowledge the tabloids. Instead, she asks Lavinia to grant her a favor. Lavinia, without waiting to hear the request, immediately says she has no money. Rita tells her she's not interested in money. She asks her sister to speak to their mother, because Barbara is depressed.



When Lavinia hesitates, Rita pleads with her. Lavinia asks Rita what she and Barbara would have to discuss. Rita tells her that Barbara needs to hear that Lavinia has forgiven her. She tells Lavinia that only she can pull Barbara out of her depression. Rita says that if Barbara remains depressed and has another attack, she may never recover.

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Lavinia enters the foyer just when Rita is coming down the stairs. Rita asks her if she has spoken to Barbara. Before they can answer, they hear a loud crash from Barbara's room.


Rita runs to the bedroom and opens the door to find Barbara lying still on the floor, the wheelchair toppled over on its side. She rushes to Barbara just as Lavinia appears at the bedroom doorway.



Rita frantically asks Lavinia to call the doctor, and has to repeat herself because Lavinia is still in shock. Lavinia runs back out of the bedroom.

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Lavinia enters the hospital room with papers in her hand to find Rita packing, and Barbara sitting in a wheelchair.

She tells them that the hospital bill has been paid and that she has the discharge papers.

Quietly, Rita tells her that they do not intend to return home with her. Instead, they will be renting a small apartment elsewhere.

When Lavinia looks ready to object, Rita says they can't stay with Lavinia anymore because she will just throw in their faces all the mistakes that they've made in the past. If Lavinia keeps arguing with Barbara, their mother will not ever recover.

As Rita wheels Barbara out of the bedroom, Barbara reaches for Lavinia's hand and holds it to her cheek. Lavinia looks at her for a moment, but there's nothing more to say. Barbara lets go of Lavinia's hand, and Rita wheels her out of the hospital room.

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