Robi Domingo opens his family farmhouse to Star Studio Magazine

Avid fans of MYX VJ/Giggerboy Robi Domingo are already familiar with his newly-built home in Quezon City. But for the first time, the young actor shows his family’s Big Ben Farm in Pulilan, Bulacan in Star Studio Magazine’s April issue. Apparently, it is where he spent most of his childhood before they moved to Quezon City years later. Owned by his her mother’s younger brother, the 12-hectare property boasts of a sprawling American-style farmhouse, a swimming pool, several ponds and pens for various animals like dogs, turkeys, peacocks, thoroughbred horses, and even an ostrich.

While Robi has developed a love for horseback riding, he shares that it’s not something he’s really good at. “My uncle taught me how to ride but I’m not that trained yet. Yung pinakamabait na horse ang pinapagamit nila sa akin kapag nandoon ako. They won’t let me ride my uncle’s horse kasi malaki tapos wild pa. Mabilis tumakbo!” But once you’ve seen the spacious grounds of the farm, it is easy to imagine why Robi used to visit the place three times a month prior his stint in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus two years ago. There are lots of fun-filled activities that they can do or they can simply lie back and relax inside the farmhouse’s airy and well-lit entertainment room. “Huling movie na napanood ko dun is yung Paranormal Activity,” he adds.

Find out more about Robi Domingo’s sweet escape away from the city in Star Studio Magazine April. Other celebrity homes that are featured in this issue includes Kuh Ledesma’s hacienda in Cavite plus Joem Bascon’s rustic hideaway in Antipolo.

CREDITS TO: 2010.04.11, ABS-CBN.com (R. Siazon)

Books: Robi Domingo

MANILA, Philippines — I like reading books that teach me things about life — inspirational and self-improvement books. A favorite is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Another uplifting book is “Enter His Gates: A Daily Journey into the Master’s Presence” by Dr. Charles F. Stanley. This book was a birthday gift from (“Pinoy Big Brother” teen housemate) Rona Libby of Dumaguete. She’s religious. This book teaches you to be practical and to give each person his due. It allows you to hone your ideas and to let your true personality shine through. But first you have to be proactive.

CREDITS TO: Bayani San Diego Jr., 2010.02.11, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Kapamilya stars 'Run for Change'..

The biggest and brightest ABS-CBN stars spearheaded a movement that aims to encourage registered voters to be wise and vigilant in the coming May 2010 National Elections. The ‘Run for Change’ fun run was held early morning of Sunday, March 14, at the McKinley Hills in Fort Bonifacio where Kapamilya stars, participants of the ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs’ Boto Mo I-patrol Mo movement, and students raced to the finish line to show the public that we are all one in praying for an honest, orderly, and peaceful election this May.

Aside from sending out a very important message, all the stars also happily attended the event to be with their beloved peers. Given their respective busy schedules, it had been very difficult for all these stars to get together in one event, forget work for a while, and basically just have fun and catch up on each other. Fitness buffs were also excited to get all sweaty for a worthy cause.

This meaningful event was made possible by Star Magic’s Johnny Manahan and Keren Pascual and participants include Kapamilya stars like Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca and Diether Ocampo. The runners competed in two events, the three-kilometer race and the five-kilometer race. Winners in these categories were given medals through a ceremony at the Venice Piazza in McKinley Hills.

In the three-kilometer category, the girls who snatched the medals were Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 ex-housemates Gee-Ann Abrahan (3rd Place) and Beatriz Saw (2nd Place) and young star Heidi Griego (1st Place). Meanwhile the boys who conquered the finish line were Coverboy Jon Avila (3rd Place), and Giggerboys’ Robi Domingo (2nd Place) and AJ Perez (1st Place).

On the other hand the five-kilometer category were ruled by Carlos Agassi (3rd Place), Nico Antonio (2nd Place), Enchong Dee (1st Place) in the male category and Cheska Ortega (3rd Place), Gem Ramos (2nd Place), and Maricar Reyes (1st Place) in the female category.

CREDITS TO: Napoleon Quintos

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Robi Domingo's dream girl..

Gusto niyo bang malaman kung sino ang dream girl ng Pinoy Big brother Teen Edition II finalist at Paano Na Kaya star na si Robi Domingo?

Nakipagkulitan ito minsan sa ating kamera at para siyang batang nag-pose sa tabi ng giant larawan ng kanyang showbiz crush! Gusto niyong malaman kung sino ang mala-anghel na dream girl n’ya? Check n’yo na ang pic! Now na!

CREDITS TO: Mica Rodriguez, February 2, 2010, pinoyparazzi.com

Gigger Boys have issues with billing?

The Gigger Boys’ Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, AJ Perez, Chris Gutierrez, Aaron Villaflor, Dino Imperial and Sam Concepcion topbill Your Song Presents: Boystown which is directed by Lino Cayetano. Sila ngayon ang tinataguriang teen heartthrobs na nagpapakilig sa mga girls.

In the series, The Gigger Boys will play resident teenagers in Boystown, a social welfare facility which helps problematic young boys.

Robi, Enchong and Sam recently guested on The Buzz. There are rumors na nag-aaway daw ang mga fans dahil sa billing ng kanilang mga idolo. However, the three said there is no problem among them.

The boys are winners on their own. Enchong is a champion swimmer even before he joined showbiz. He admitted that he feels the pressure because he is one of the lead stars of the new series. “I love my job. I hope I will do well.”

Robi first caught our attention when he joined PBB Teen Edition Plus. Kahit busy sa kanyang career ay hindi pinababayaan ni Robi ang kanyang pag-aaral. In fact, he is a dean’s lister in Ateneo where he majors in Health Sciences. He is also one of the newest MYX VJs.

Sam was The Brightest Star for the Big Division of Little Big Star’s Season 1. He is also into stage acting and acted in plays like Sino Ka Ba, Jose Rizal? and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Sam is DepEd’s Youth Role Model and Spokesperson, Business Software Alliance’s B4USurf Campaign Official Spokesperson for the Philippines and World Vision’s Ambassador for Children.

Kaibigan, usap tayo muli!

CREDITS TO: Boy Abunda, May 20, 2009, pinoyparazzi.com

Rica, ikakasal sa beach bukas..

When Paano Na Kaya had its premiere at SM Megamall last Tuesday, just about all the co-stars nina Kim at Gerald sa ongoing series nilang Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo sa ABS-CBN were present.

Si Kris Aquino, gumaganap na mother niya sa serye, came with husband James Yap and son Baby James, who reportedly will also have a part in the TV series.

Kris interviewed Kim and Gerald live on SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon).

Gabby Concepcion, Kris’ lover and Kim’s father in Kung Tayo’y..., arrived late.

Naroroon din si Coco Martin, na popular na ngang talaga dahil the fans really chanted his name habang papasok siya sa sinehan.

Coco plays Kim’s brother naman in Kung Tayo’y...

Also present were Kim and Gerald’s fellow Star Magic talents Jake Cuenca and Aaron Villaflor.

Obvious na kaya nandu’n si Jake ay dahil kay Melissa Ricks, who plays a kontrabida in the movie.

Wala namang kasama si Robi Domingo nang dumating. Ditto with Ricky Davao.

Manliligaw ni Kim si Robi sa pelikula. Si Ricky naman ang lumalabas na ama nina Rica at Kim. Singer Karylle was also there, siguro to lend mom Zsa Zsa Padilla moral support.

Zsa Zsa plays Gerald’s pabayang mom in the movie. Later, however, naging mabait at ideal nanay na siya sa anak.

She even left her sweetheart (played by Guji Lorenzana), to prove to her son that she is serious na maging ideal mom.

Others in the cast of Paano Na Kaya? are Rio Locsin, Bernard Palanca, IC Mendoza, Cai Cortez and Empoy Marquez.

CREDITS TO: Nel Alejandrino, January 27, 2010, journal.com.ph

Gerald Anderson admits he has stronger feelings for Kim Chiu..

Nag-guest ang Kapamilya young stars na sina Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Melissa Ricks, at Robi Domingo sa The Buzz last Sunday, January 14, para sa promo ng tinatampukan nilang pelikula sa Star Cinema, Paano Na Kaya?. Si Kris Aquino ang nag-interview sa kanila.

ROBI DOMINGO. Robi plays the role of JC sa movie, na family friend ng character ni Kim. Binubuyo sila ng mga parents nila para maging sila.

Ayon kay Robi, nag-enjoy siya sa kanyang first movie."Ang galing po kasing magdirek ni Direk Ruel. Tapos ang ganda po ng cast, especially kasama ko po sina Gerald at Kim. Na-overwhelm po talaga ako," wika ni Robi.

Bakit siya na-overwhelm?"Kasi yung parang iba po yung taping sa shooting, e. Iba po yung camera... yung angle niya. Lahat po iba."

Bukod sa apat na young stars, kasama rin sa cast ng Paano Na Kaya? sina Ricky Davao, Rio Locsin, Janus del Prado, Alwyn Uytingco, IC Mendoza, Jon Avila, Bernard Palanca, Cai Cortez, Empoy Marquez, Guji Lorenzana, with the special participation of Rica Peralejo and Zsa Zsa Padilla.Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, ipalalabas ang Paano Na Kaya? sa mga sinehan simula sa January 27.

CREDITS TO: Glen P. Sibonga, January 25, 2010, pep.ph

Kim-Gerald movie on Jan. 27..

The cast of “Paano Na Kaya” (l-r) Robi Domingo, Melissa Ricks, director Ruel Bayani, Kim Chiu, and Gerald Anderson.

Kapamilya network’s number one love team Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson will topbill Star Cinema's opening salvo this 2010 in “Paano Na Kaya.” Directed by Ruel Bayani, the film is a story of two friends who eventually become lovers, challenging the question of whether romance on the rebound can long endure. Included in the casts are Melissa Ricks, Robi Domingo, Ricky Davao, Rio Locsin, Rica Peralejo, Janus Del Prado, Alwyn Uytingco with the special participation of the "Divine Diva" Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Singing the movie’s theme song is Pinoy Dream Academy Season Two runner-up Bugoy Drilon.

CREDITS TO: Glaiza Jarloc, January 22, 2010, sunstar.com.ph

Robi Domingo, tanggap na ma-link sa mga baklita sa showbiz..

Nakatutuwa naman ang mga binitiwang salita nitong si Robi Domingo sa harap ng press para sa movie niyang Paano Na Kaya? na pinagbibidahan nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson.

Kung ang ibang young actor ay ayaw o itinatago ang ma-link sa mga baklita na taga-showbiz, itong si Robi naman ay tanggap na ma-link siya sa mga baklita.

Alam n’yo ba na tinanong siya na kung hindi ba siya naiinggit dahil may Kim si Gerald?

“Hahanap na lang po ako ng ibang Kim Chiu,” sey niya.

Sa kanino naman kayang katauhan niya hahanapin ang isang Kim Chiu.

“Kay Direk Ruel (Bayani) na lang ako,” sey niya.

Alam naming hindi true ang sagot niya, pero nakatutuwa, dahil nga inosente siya sa kanyang mga sagot. Walang malisya para sa kanya ang mga sagot niyang ‘yon. Ibig sabihin nu’n, malinis si Robi, walang itinatago. Hindi siya katulad ng ibang artista na punung-puno ng lihim. Like? Ay, wag na…

CREDITS TO: Fernan de Guzman, January 21, 2010, pinoyparazzi.com

Kapamilya stars share their plans for the New Year..

ABS-CBN.com asks your favorite Kapamilya stars about their personal resolutions for 2010. Jake Cuenca: Siguro I’ll try to involve myself more in charity work. I want to be able to thank those people who supported me and also those who are less fortunate. Hindi lang sa 2010 pero sana mapagpatuloy ko sa mga susunod na taon pa. Matt Evans: Sinisimulan ko nang mag-work out at mag-diet. Hopefully next year makita niyo na ang sexier Matt Evans sa 2010. ‘Wag naman sa January agad, ha ha ha! Siguro mga March para timing sa summer. Tom Rodriguez: I remain grounded. Whatever happens I hope I can remain to be humble. Maraming nagre-remind sa akin na huwag lalaki ang ulo ko. I always tell them na hindi mangyayari ‘yun. I’ll want to make sure na mapanindigan ko ‘yun. I believe kasi na lahat tayo pantay pantay. Hopefully my views stay the same. Kaye Abad: Siguro magpapalaman ako nang konti kasi sinasabihan na ako na ang payat payat ko na, ang pangit na tingnan sa screen. Pumayat ako dahil sa sunod sunod na taping. Kadalasan ‘yung oras na dapat kumain ako e matutulog na lang ako. Plano kong magpalaman next year. Kaya lang tamad ako mag-gym. Siguro I’ll just eat the right food at vitamins para kahit papaano tumaba ako. Enchong Dee: Magsisipag na siguro ako mag-work out. Kasi lumalaki na ‘yung tiyan ko, ha ha ha!Robi Domingo: Wala pa akong maisip na resolution. I will just make sure na gagalingan ko pa sa bawat trabahong ibibigay sa akin.

CREDITS TO: Napoleon Quintos, Philippine Star, December 30, 2009

Special places and surprises just for you..

MANILA, Philippines – When TriNoma opened in Quezon City in 2007, QC residents (myself included) were elated that Ayala Malls was finally coming to their neighborhood. Now they didn’t have to go to Makati, a good hour and a half away in decent weekday traffic, for their favorite stores. Plus, the design of the mall was nothing seen before in this part of Metro Manila. TriNoma blends the best of leisure, entertainment and shopping offerings in a setting that elevates mall architecture and design.Quezon City is a diverse market made up of upper and middle-class families, students from the country’s top universities and high schools, MRT commuters, and, of course, celebrities.The big TV and movie studios are located only five to 10 minutes away, so it’s not a surprise that on any given day and at any given hour, you’d see celebrities walking around the mall, taking a breather from marathon tapings.Another young star that can be seen in the mall with his family or between tapings and classes at Ateneo is Robi Domingo, who’s currently taking summer classes as a prerequisite to his course, BS Health Sciences. A finalist on ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition and a Myx VJ like Nikki, Robi comes from a family of doctors. His mother is a pediatrician and his father is a surgeon. His long-term goal is to become a doctor, but in the meantime, he manages quite skillfully to balance his time between studying, sports, and his showbiz career. “When I’m in TriNoma, I eat, I get packages from Bench (which he endorses) Skechers, hang out with friends, watch movies with my brother Maro and just relax.”Having grown up in the Commonwealth area of Quezon City and studying in Ateneo on Katipunan Avenue, for him TriNoma makes for a convenient hangout with friends and family.“Dos amigos lang kami ni Maro,” he says of his 15-year-old sibling, whom he took out for a movie at the TriNoma Cinemas for his birthday. When he was about to enter Kuya’s House for Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, Robi and his classmates watched a movie and “we said our last goodbyes in the mall,” he says with a laugh.Robi’s TV career includes celebrity guestings on variety shows like Pilipinas Game KNB?, The Singing Bee, Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, and Wowowee.Like Victor, Robi is also into sports — basketball, baseball and swimming.How is it that the young stars get to roam the mall without being mobbed? For one, the TriNoma crowd is not the mobbing kind and the two boys always wear a baseball cap, which they swear works.“I usually wear a cap and do my own thing,” says Robi. “By the time people recognize me, I’m far away from them already. I don’t mind that kind of attention. After all, I owe the people what I have now. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have been a Pinoy Big Brother finalist.”“All work and no play makes Robi a dull boy,” he says. “You have to count in leisure time in your schedule and malling is my leisure.”

CREDITS TO: Tanya T. Lara, Philippine Star, May 16, 2009