Richard-Sarah Love Team; Melason, Lino-Fille, Shamcey-Lloyd Weddings on StarStudio February 2014 Issue

The country’s best source for entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle is taking things notches higher this 2014, following a win at the prestigious 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Best Magazine.

Setting the bar with its recent success, StarStudio aims to up its game of bringing the latest happenings in showbiz, as featured in its newest February issue.

For this month, StarStudio Magazine presents “The Love Diaries”—an issue packed with celebrity love stories that will make for the perfect reading this month of love.

Leading the couples featured in this issue are Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez, who share the exclusive story of how they met and fell in love. The much talked about celebrity couple also give readers a look into their personal travel photos with captions that Sarah wrote herself.

Apart from that, StarStudio looks into celebrity weddings—Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup and Lloyd Lee, and director-turned-Congressman Lino Cayetano and ex-Ateneo volleyball star Fille Cainglet.

A newly-minted couple also takes on the spotlight in StarStudio this February to model day and night date looks, as Gretchen Ho and Robi Domingo show readers ways to look their best for the upcoming Valentine’s day.

All this and more are featured in the February 2014 issue of StarStudio, which was recently named Best Magazine in the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards in which ABS-CBN was also named TV Station of the Year.

Get all these and more in StarStudio’s latest issue, available at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. For updates, visit and like StarStudio on Facebook (www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine) and follow the magazine’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts (@starstudiomag) for your best source of entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle.

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Melai and Jason on TNT; To Leave Showbiz Soon?

Comic couple Jason Francisco and Melissa “Melai” Cantiveros will not leave the entertainment industry after getting married and preparing for parenthood.

“If given a chance, I’ll be back in showbiz. But I want to take care of my baby first for at least three to four months. I want to be a hands-on mother,” Melai shared with Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) airing this Thursday (Dec 19).

Melai and Jason are expecting to welcome their baby in April. Jason, on the other hand, is having second thoughts about having many children contrary to his prior dream of having a big family.

“At first, I dreamt of a one big happy family. But after attending seminars before the wedding, I learned that it is not easy. I really wanted a big family but I have to think of my wife’s health condition,” Jason explained.

With all the challenges that tested their relationship, Jason believes that their bond has become stronger and more emotionally stable, which has made them ready for parenthood.

When asked if Melai will still get married if she did not get pregnant, she gave a resounding yes.

“I did not have second thoughts because he told me that he is already prepared to settle down, and he wants to build a family with me. I also feel the same,” Melai said.

The well-loved Melai and Jason’s love team budded during their stay in the “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) house. They recently tied the knot in Melai’s hometown General Santos City.

The couple also reminisces how their romantic relationship started and what they went through these past years in the episode.

Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday, 4:45 PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

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Melai & Jason Wedding Airs Exclusively on Buzz ng Bayan this December 15

Witness a literally fun-filled wedding this Sunday (December 15) as ABS-CBN’s “Buzz ng Bayan” airs the exclusive coverage of the recently celebrated wedding of Kapamilya comedians Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco. 

In the ‘premium exclusive’ of “Buzz ng Bayan,” witness how the unique humor of Melai and Jason made their union more lovable and laughable for their loved ones and special guests including Mommy Dionisia and Rep. Manny Pacquaio. 

Watch the exclusive wedding coverage and join in the fun discussion of Boy Abunda, Janice de Belen and Carmina Villarroel, together with ‘Bayan Buzzers’ and TV viewers, about the wedding of the Kapamilya couple who immediately captured the hearts of the audience in 2009 as Kuya’s housemates in “Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up.” 

Don’t miss “Buzz ng Bayan” this Sunday at 4PM, after “Luv U” on ABS-CBN. For updates about “Buzz ng Bayan,” like Facebook.com/BuzzNgBayanOFFICIAL and follow @BuzzNgBayan on Twitter.

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Melason, Kiray and Japoy Dancesport Challenge in 'I Dare You'

The pressure is high for newlyweds Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco to step up as their dancesport challenge continues this Saturday (Dec 14) episode in“I Dare You.” 

Last week’s episode saw Melai and Jason repeatedly stumbling on dance routines, and Jason criticized by celebrity dance expert Maribeth Bichara for his lack of focus and determination when he took the basic steps test with Melai. This resulted in his failure and the whole group, also composed of Japoy Lizardo, Kiray Celis, and their partners, in the challenge that would have given all of Melinda Adora’s Step Kids pairs of dancing shoes. 

To inspire Jason, he, along with Melai went to visit his grandmother in Mindoro whose medical bills will be covered by the program if they succeed in a real-life dancesport competition. Will Jason be able to find the heart to take the challenge seriously? Will he, Melai, Japoy, and Kiray win the dance studio for the Step Kids, the birthday party for Japoy’s partner, and the college scholarship for Kiray’s partner? 

Watch “I Dare You Season 2” with John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros Saturday night (Dec 14) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram.

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Melai-Jason Wedding (Photos) | Francisco-Cantiveros Nuptials

The wedding bells rang for the PBB alumi and celebrity couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, who  tied the knot on Monday, December 9 at the Holy Cross Parish in Calumpang, General Santos City. 

The wedding reception followed at the Pandan Grand Ballroom of the  Greenleaf Hotel General Santos City. Among those who attended the wedding were designer Nat Manilag, director Erick Salud, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, and their best men, Ryan Bang and PBB batchmate Paul Jake Castillo.

The principal sponsors include Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino, Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao, Star Magic head Mariole Alberto, Dra. Vicky Belo, Deo Endrinal and Ben Chan of Bench.

The Melason wedding came after a few months after Melai admitted that she was pregnant with Jason’s child. 

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Photos courtesy of Erick Salud

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