Slater Young and Rachelle Ann Go, Dating

Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited big winner Slater Young confirmed that he is indeed dating singer Rachelle Ann Go. Slater admitted to ABS-CBN writer Darla Sauler that he is going out on dates with the former Kapamilya singer.

"Oo, dating kami," Slater revealed to Darla via a text message.

Many speculated that there is something going on between Slater and Rachelle Ann when the two are frequently spotted together in several events. Both Rachelle Ann and Slater also kept on posting photos of them together in their respective Instagram account.

Recently, the two were seen together in the movie screening of Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel which also stars Sam Milby, Slater's friend and colleague from Cornerstone talent agency. When asked if he is courting Rachelle, Slater said:

"Malayo siya, eh. Papaalis..."

Rachelle Ann Go will be leaving for London in March 2014 for the West End revival of the hit musical Miss Saigon where she was chosen to play the role of Vietnamese bar girl Gigi Van Tranh, previously played by Isay Alvarez.

Slater Young's love life was never put into spotlight prior to PBB while he was linked to openly lesbian housemate Divine inside the house. On the other hand, Rachelle Ann Go's publicized relationships include that with Christian Bautista and John Prats.

Photo courtesy of Rachelle Ann Go; Video courtesy of Slater Young [via IG]

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Eva Noblezada is Kim in Miss Saigon Revival; Rachelle Ann Go Lands 'Gigi' Role

Newcomer Eva Noblezada got the most-coveted role of Kim in the West End revival of worldwide hit musical Miss Saigon. The 17-year-old half Filipino is a student at the NorthWest School Of The Arts in her native Charlotte, North Carolina.

According to The Daily Mail, Noblezada was spotted by Broadway casting director Tara Rubin when she attended an awards show in New York for U.S. high school singers. Eva, according to the same report reminded Mackintosh of the then 17-year-old Lea Salonga, who played Kim in the original production.

Meanwhile, Rachelle Ann Go was given the role of the hardened bar girl Gigi, which was originally portrayed by fellow Filipina Isay Alvarez. Rachelle will get to sing Movie In My Mind, one of the show’s most outstanding songs.

Another Filipino, Jon Jon Briones is also in the cast of Miss Saigon's West End revival. He bagged one of the most important roles as the Engineer. Other members of the cast include Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John, and Tamsin Carroll as Ellen.

The new production of Miss Saigon will be directed by Laurence Connor. The show will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on May 3, 2014 in time for the musical's 25th anniversary celebration.

Check out Eva Noblezada's singing prowess in the video below.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Sunday All Stars: Same Artists, Different Format, One Sunday Entertainment

The Kapuso network will air soon the replacement of Party Pilipinas, the defunct Sunday musical variety show of GMA-7. Titled Sunday All Stars, the show promised an all-out fun Sunday afternoon for the whole family.

According to reports and press releases, Sunday All Stars will infuse a new level of noontime TV experience with music and games. Every week, there will also be a showdown of 4 celebrity teams headed by Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Jolina Magdangal and Jennylyn Mercado.

SOP and Party Pilipinas mainstays Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Jaya and Janno Gibbs will also be part of Sunday All Stars together with younger generations of Kapuso stars including Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Carla Abellana, Rachelle Ann Go, Julie Anne San Jose, Elmo Magalona, Alden Richards, Glaiza de Castro and a lot more.

In previous reports after Party Pilipinas was axed, it was revealed that 50% of the defunct's show cast members will be part of its replacement and it's not surprising to see the ones above in the new show. After all, they were the stars referred to in the title Sunday All Stars.

Directed by Rommel Gacho, Sunday All Stars "will definitely bring fun and excitement every Sunday afternoon through its world-class performers, ground-breaking concepts, and inventive production numbers this June," said a press release.

On its Facebook page, it was indicated that Sunday All Stars will go head-to-head with longest-running Sunday musical variety show ASAP 18 starting June 16. Can the tested formula of celebrity competitions with loud numbers and extravagant production value save GMA-7's Sunday noontime?

We'll just see on the 16th.

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.

Rachelle Ann Go to Headline Self-Produced Concert, will Reunite with Sarah Geronimo

Singer Rachelle Ann Go is set to headline her self-produced major concert entitled R.A.G.: Raising Against Gravity this September 19. 

Rachelle Ann, who became a part of ASAP before transferring to GMA-7 will be reunited on stage with her friend and co-champion Sarah Geronimo in the said concert. She will also perform with the Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez who was the host of Search For A Star, the singing competition where Rachelle emerged as champion eight years ago.

Rachelle Ann said that she's very excited to work again with Sarah Geronimo, and to have the honor of performing again on-stage with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

"First time ko po 'tong magpo-produce ng sarili kong concert. I'm very excited dahil 'yung mga makakatrabaho ko dito 'yung mga taong mahal ko, at mga kaibigan ko talaga."

"Sobrang thankful ako kasi pumayag po sila maging part nitong concert ko. Nakakatuwa kasi si Sarah, kapatid ko na 'yan, si Ms. Regine, kumbaga doon kami nanggaling sa competition niya, so sobrang nae-excite ako. At first time ko sila makakasamang dalawa sa isang concert." 

The said concert, in celebration of her 8th year anniversary in the industry will reflect the challenges and triumphs she had for the past years.

Directed by Rico Gutierrez, "R.A.G.: Rising Against Gravity" will be staged at the Resorts World Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

For more Kapamilya updates follow/like BIDA KAPAMILYA on Twitter and Facebook.