When people talk about “stress relievers” these days, medications only rank second to a hard and soothing massage, which is readily available in the hundreds of spas and massage parlors marking the Metro Manila landscape. People come to these places to unwind and de-stress. But what if you’d find out that the masseuse, who’s giving you a gentle rub, is a vengeful ghost with a gloomy past?

This Saturday, Katrina Halili, Paolo Contis and Antonio Aquitaña will give a “spooky” twist to the usually relaxing massage in Spooky Valentine presents “Masahista.”

Antonio Aquintaña portrays the character of Patrick, a massage-parlor owner, who meets an accident that would render him suffering from locunar amnesia. After being discharged from the hospital, he resumes work at the massage parlor hoping that this would aid in his recovery. But just as he thinks everything in his life is falling back into place, something strange happens: a ghost of a beautiful woman frequently appears to him, seemingly wanting to reveal to him something. Ripped off his memories, Patrick couldn’t comprehend that the ghost was that of Noemi (Katrina Halili), a former masseuse who worked at his parlor. Noemi and Patrick’s womanizing brother Mike (Paolo Contis) have had an affair until one day, it took a tragic end. As Patrick recovers his memory, he begins to solve the puzzle, piece by piece.

Find out how this strange story unfolds on Spooky Valentine presents “Masahista”, this Saturday (Feb. 11), after Manny Many Prizes on GMA-7.

Katrina Halili Offers a ‘Different Kind of Massage’ in GMA’s ‘Spooky Valentine’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 8, 2012.

The latest issue of The Buzz Magazine (February 2012) features an interview with Kapuso star Katrina Halili.

Here is the sexy actress’ statement regarding the possibility of Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho getting married:

“Happy ako para sa kanila kung masaya sila di ba? Hindi tayo puwedeng maging bitter kasi parang nagi-invite tayo ng bitterness sa buhay.”

It can be remembered that Halili filed voyeurism charges against Kho for capturing their intimate moment using a video camera in 2009 without her consent.

Meanwhile, Katrina Halili is set to reunite with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming GMA-7 fantaserye “My Beloved.” The three portrayed a love triangle in the teleserye “Marimar” 5 years ago and on “My Beloved,” they are set to form another “love triangle” angle in the story.

“My Beloved” is set to premiere this Monday, February 13, on GMA-7.

Katrina Halili on News that Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho are Getting Married: ‘Happy Ako sa Kanila kung Masaya Sila’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

Photo Credits:

GMA-7 – Katrina Halili, Maxene Magalona
Bb. Pilipinas – Bianca Manalo
ABS-CBN – Jodi Sta. Maria, Gretchen Barretto

Previously:

61. Isabel Oli
62. Carmina Villaroel
63. Solenn Heusaff
64. Ehra Madrigal
65. Catherine Remperas
66. Nina Kodaka
67. Aicelle Santos
68. Glaiza de Castro
69. Lucy Torres Gomez
70. Jennica Garcia
71. Lea Salonga
72. Valerie Concepcion
73. Nadine Samonte
74. Sheena Halili
75. Angelika dela Cruz
76. Agot Isidro
77. Iwa Moto
78. Diva Monteliba
79. Jessy Mendiola
80. Dimples Romana
81. Donita Rose
82. Bela Padilla
83. Camille Prats
84. Andi Manzano
85. Megan Young
86. Arci Munoz
87. Ruffa Gutierrez
88. Regine Angeles
89. Diana Zubiri
90. Jean Garcia
91. Rica Peralejo
92. Nina Jose
93. Queenie Padilla
94. Vicky Morales
95. Princess Velasco
96. Jonalyn Viray
97. Karla Paula Henry
98. Stef Prescott
99. Wendy Valdez
100. Sandra Seifert

The Top 20 Final Poll is ongoing. To vote, click here. 6 days to go!

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines – Nos. 56 to 60 originally appeared on Starmometer on October 18, 2010.

Meet the cast of Beauty Queen:

Iza Calzado – Maita San Miguel
Katrina Halili as Dorcas Rivas
Maggie Wilson as Isabel Rivas
Marvin Agustin as Donald Cervantes
TJ Trinidad as Marc
Bubbles Paraiso as Stefanie Luna
Bembol Rocco as Anya
Carmi Martin as Leavida Rivas
Elizabeth Oropesa as Amparo San Miguel
Gloria Diaz as Madam Yuri
German Moreno as Kapitan Ading
Victor Aliwalas as Greg Almario
Juan Rodrigo as Mr. Rivas
Marky Lopez as Clifford Almar
Tomas Gonzales as Zuleyka Mamaril
Lou Sison as Yeda Marie

Beauty Queen, under the helm of multi-awarded director, Joel Lamangan and originally written by RJ Nuevas, has the song “She” as its theme song as performed by the Platinum Prince of Soul Jay-R.

‘Beauty Queen’ Premieres Tonight originally appeared on Starmometer on October 18, 2010.

First there was fantaserye. Then we were introduced to kantaserye. Then a fashionserye. Now, prepare to be major major entertained by the first ever “beauty-serye” on Philippine television.

“Beauty Queen” stars Katrina Halili as Dorcas Rivas:

Maggie Wilson as Rebecca Rivas:

And Iza Calzado as Maita San Miguel:

Who is the fairest of them all?

Watch the teaser here:

GMA’s ‘Beauty Queen’ Teaser – Iza Calzado, Katrina Halili originally appeared on Starmometer on September 28, 2010.

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More ‘Bench Uncut’ Posters Released originally appeared on Starmometer on June 7, 2010.

TOP 10 NEWSMAKERS OF 2009

1. HAYDEN KHO – Earlier this year, Dr. Hayden Kho was the topic of all headlines after his sex videos leaked on the internet. The news lingered as his controversial sex videos with Katrina Halili, Maricar Reyes and a Brazilian model circulated one by one from various porn sites to pirated DVD vendors. His saga continued the whole year round from revocation of his medical license, from getting splashed with water by an ex-cop during the Senate hearing to rumors that he committed suicide. There is no doubt that Hayden is our no. 1 newsmaker of 2009!

2. MANNY PACQUIAO – Our Pambansang Kamao made history after he became the first boxer in world to win 7 world titles in 7 different weight divisions. His winning bouts against Hatton last May and against Cotto last November were sensational. Pacquiao has been included by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people. Pacquiao was also included by Forbes Magazine in its annual Celebrity 100 list for the year 2009. Pacquiao had also won the 2009 ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category. And to cap a great year for Pacman was the controversy about his alleged love affair with Wapakman co-star Krista Ranillo.

3. FORMER PRESIDENT CORAZON AQUINO – After the former president succumbed to colon cancer last August 1, 2009, the whole country mourned and other nations commemorated her contribution in democracy. There were even petitions to elevate her as national hero and even a saint. Her son Noynoy was then urged to run for President to continue the “people power” legacy.

4. KATRINA HALILI and MARICAR REYES (tie) – Katrina and Maricar were the two identified women involved in the Hayden Kho Sex Video scandal. The two had different ways in dealing with the controversy. As Katrina was all out to fight Hayden, Vicki Belo and the distributors of the DVD, Maricar chose to be silent and concentrated more on her flourishing showbiz career. Nevertheless, both Katrina and Maricar made various headlines and their names were prominent in the search engine “Google” for the whole year.

5. KORINA SANCHEZ AND MAR ROXAS – Their wedding last October 27, 2009 was dubbed as the marriage of politics and media. Even the tiniest detail of this event has been captured by the press as people are following the political plans of Mar and the transformation of Korina from a fierce broadcaster to a submissive wife.

6. EFREN PEÑAFLORIDA – His winning CNN Hero of the Year was a pleasant gift for the country who just suffered the Ondoy blow. Filipinos around the world celebrated this notable achievement and many were inspired to do advocacy works.

7. CARLO J. CAPARAS – To be or not to be a national artist became a dilemma to this film director whose graphic novels are being adapted on television and movies. Among the national artists awardee this year, Caparas received the most objections from critics. Even former national artist awardees staged a “necrological service” for the death of such honor because of him.

8. BRILLIANTE MENDOZA – He made everyone proud after winning Best Director in the most prestigious international film festival in the world – the Cannes International Film Festival. His work for the film Kinatay earned him accolades in the international film industry most specially when he bested Oscar winners like Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) and Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, Brokeback Mountain).

9. JUDY ANN SANTOS AND RYAN AGONCILLO – Their “secret wedding” in San Juan Batangas last April 28 surprised everyone. Media catched up afterwards on the how’s and the why’s in what supposed to be the wedding of the year.

10. WILLIE REVILLAME – This list will not be complete without the controversy-magnet noontime show host. Dubbed as the most powerful local celebrity and perhaps the richest (even richer than Manny Pacquiao?), Willie made it to the headlines once again as expected when he ordered his staff on noontime show Wowowee to remove the video clips of former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino’s funeral cortege playing on the screen while he’s hosting his show. He took an indefinite leave after that and returned. There were also speculations about him running for public office but later announced that he won’t pursue the plan for now. The latest incident concerning the Megastar re-sparked the boycott petition against him and there were even rumors that it could lead to ABS-CBN’s drastic move to replace him with Vhong Navarro.

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2009 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 30, 2009.

We picked 14 finalists in our 2009 edition of “Covergirl of the Year.” And you, our avid readers, have the power to select the winner.

The finalists for Starmometer’s 2009 Covergirl of the Year are:

Angel Locsin Metro October 2009	Anne Curtis Marie Claire April 2009
Bea Alonzo Cosmopolitan October 2009	Carla Abellana Cosmopolitan September 2009
Cristine Reyes Cosmopolitan August 2009	Jennylyn Mercado FHM November 2009
Judy Ann Santos Preview October 2009	Katrina Halili MEGA August 2009
KC Concepcion Chalk August 2009	Kim Chiu Preview September 2009
Maja Salvador Cosmopolitan December 2009	Marian Rivera Women’s Health September 2009
Maricar Reyes Metro August 2009	Rhian Ramos MEGA January 2009

Year-end Awards: 2009 Covergirl of the Year originally appeared on Starmometer on December 21, 2009.

No. 21 – Katrina Halili
(2008 Ranking: 9)


No. 22 – Empress Schuck
(2008 Ranking: 61)



No. 23 – Judy Ann Santos
(2008 Ranking: 14)


No. 24 – Jewel Mische
(2008 Ranking: 31)


No. 25 – Claudine Barretto
(2008 Ranking: 13)

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009 – Nos. 21 to 25 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 26, 2009.

Inside Mega’s August 2009 issue, Katrina shares how’s her life has been since she became an accidental porn star. Other features include “Back Track: 5 Things to Tell Your Younger You,” “Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Features Shot in Spain,” “Fall’s Notoriously Electrifying Fashion,” “Over 200 Tips on Colors, Silhouettes and the New Trends,” plus more!

Mega’s “scandalous” issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Katrina Halili – MEGA Magazine August 2009 originally appeared on Starmometer on August 14, 2009.

Although Rosalinda is Carla Abellana‘s first ever role on tv, she is supported by a powerhouse cast that will catapult her to be the next big star. Check out the characters of the Rosalinda Philippine version which is set to premiere tonight on GMA-7.

The Powerhouse Cast of Rosalinda:

Carla Abellana as Rosalinda Pérez

Geoff Eigenmann as Fernando Jose Altamirano

Katrina Halili as Fedra Pérez

Roderick Paulate as Florencio

Sheryl Cruz as Valeria Altamirano

Ariel Rivera as Alfredo del Castillo

Glydel Mercado as Soledad Romero

Gary Estrada as Javier Perez

Jessa Zaragosa as Evangelina

Yul Servo as Roberto

Sherilyn Reyes as Dulce

Sheena Halili as Becky

Marco Alcaraz as Anibal Pacheco

Ryza Cenon as Abril

Mike Tan as Rico

Mart Escudero as Beto Perez

Carlene Aguilar as Rodora

Gian Magdangal as Gerardo

Also included in the cast are Ayen Munji-Laurel as Berta Alvarez, Marky Lopez as Julio and Krystal Reyes as Lucy (Rosalinda’s younger sister).

The Philippine edition of Rosalinda is set to hit primetime beginning July 6, 2009.

These promotional photos courtesy of GMA.

The Powerhouse Cast of Rosalinda originally appeared on Starmometer on July 3, 2009.

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Just like the most devastating hurricane in history, a stronger Katrina Halili is coming back on the scene.

And on the latest issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, Katrina talks about the pain that she’s been through, her craving for peace and her fight for women’s right.

It’s the daring issue featuring Super Hot Confessions and XXX-rated Penis Files, now out wherever magazines are sold!

The New Katrina on Cosmo originally appeared on Starmometer on July 3, 2009.