Jose Manalo gives Eugene Domingo token of friendship

Eugene Domingo and Jose Manalo

Awarded actress Eugene Domingo got a “diamond” ring from “Celebrity Bluff” co-host Jose Manalo on their second anniversary episode but they maintain it’s merely a friendship band.

Jose said the ring symbolizes their closeness since they’ve been working together for some time now.

“Kasi ’yung friendship namin ay malalim na. Alam mo ’yung masaya ka kasi may kaibigan ka,” he said.

The comedian added in jest: “Hindi naman kamahalan ’yung singsing kasi may crack na (’yon). Mahal kasi ’yung buo kaya ’yung may tabas na (’yung binigay ko).”

The tandem of Jose and Eugene (“JoGe” to fans) has a large following on social media, especially among viewers of the show. Eugene is grateful for the support and admits to admiring Jose “kasi mahirap magpatawa.”

“It takes a witty person to do that,” she pointed out.

The actress joked she initially thought it would be impossible for her and Jose to establish a connection since she’s used to being partnered with a certain type of leading man.

“Kasi naman noon, kung kani-kanino ako nali-link na talagang mga guwapo, ’di ba? Pero ngayon siguro, tanggap na nila na pinartner ako sa hindi masyadong guwapo,” she said, laughing.

Awed by Uge

Jose admitted feeling “intimidated” around Eugene though quickly adding she inspires him to become a better actor.

“Natatakot ako gumawa ng movie with Uge… magaling eh. Kasi kapag bumira siya, kailangan ready ka,” he said.

The “Eat Bulaga!” mainstay shared that aside from helping him in hosting and doing comedy, Eugene makes the work easier and fun by always cracking jokes on set.

“Iba ang atake niya sa pagho-host eh, kasi alam mong nandu’n pa rin ’yung comedy,” Jose lauded.

Jose believes he still has a lot to learn in comedy.

“Sa comedy kasi hindi pwedeng sugod ka lang ng sugod. Dapat pakiramdaman mo din ’yung mga katrabaho mo… ”

On Ai Ai

Eugene agrees Ai Ai delas Alas deserves to take some time off for much-needed R&R.

Recall that the Comedy Queen said in a prior interview that she’s actually looking forward to taking a break. A few days back on “The Buzz,” Ai Ai even revealed plans of migrating to the US in time.

“She has done a lot and I think ’yung responsibility niya as a mother ay nagawa niya na rin,” Eugene said.

She believes, though, that Ai Ai will not leave show business. “Siguro sa ngayon magpapahinga lang siya… ’di naman siya mawawala,” Eugene said.

Indie projects

Eugene wants to do more independent films in the vein of “Barber’s Tales (Mga Kwentong Barbero)” and “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (The Woman In The Septic Tank).”

“Wala (pa) akong balak na gumawa ng malaking pelikula kasi mahirap makipag-kompitensiya. Marami kasi ngayong films na maganda,” she said.

She prefers doing sitcoms because “ayoko ng madrama, gusto ko happy lang.” She also wants to hone her hosting skills even more.

Celebrating Christmas

Eugene and Jose hope to spend more time with their respective families during the holidays. For that, they need to tape their show in advance, especially since “Celebrity Bluff” will have more seasons in 2015.

“Approved na (ang extension ng show) kasi maraming nanunuod sa amin. Mula sa mga lolo at lola hanggang sa mga apo ay nai-entertain,” she said.

She also credited the success of the show to Boobay and Isko Salvador, saying, “Maganda talaga ’yung combination naming apat (dahil) iba’t-iba ’yung mga abilidad namin.”

GMA-7’s “Celebrity Bluff” airs every Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

Jose Manalo gives Eugene Domingo token of friendship

Source: Mb.com.ph (December 01, 2014 at 03:30AM)

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