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JUST A THOUGHT: A kiss is a rosy dot over the 'i' of loving. - Cyrano de Bergerac

MANILA, Philippines - YOU DON'T KNOW ME: At the media launch of ''My Beloved,'' Katrina Halili was quoted as saying she no longer knows Hayden Kho. She probably meant he has, in her mind's eye, faded long ago and far away as a ghost from a tragic past.

The actress also refused to answer any queries about the controversial doctor with whom she once shared a romantic, videotaped past. Katrina can't escape more inquiries about Hayden especially now that the controversial doctor has signed up with management company Stages to pursue an acting career.

For all you know, some naughty producer might be brewing a TV or movie project starring the two sex-video stars.

By the way, Katrina re-unites with former ''Marimar'' co-stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in ''My Beloved.'' She shared that during a recent take, she slapped Marian full and hard per request of the latter. ''My Beloved'' tells an unconventional love story between an angel (Dingdong) and a mortal (Marian).

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ISABELLE READY TO ACT: With a bit of trepidation, Isabelle Daza has accepted the female lead role in ''Biag ni Lam-ang,'' whose working and final title is ''The Lam-ang Experiment.''

Isabelle once said she'll stick to hosting and modeling, but now that the opportunity to act has presented itself, Gloria Diaz's daughter has willingly accepted. Isabelle co-hosts ''Manny Many Prizes'' and has recently replaced Iza Calzado as co-host on ''Eat Bulaga.''

On a recent trip to Iloilo for GMA Network's Dinagyang-inspired free show, she told us her mother, the 1969 Miss Universe, is her biggest fan and critic.

Gloria has also discouraged her from entering any beauty contest, which isn't her cup of tea, anyway. ''One beauty queen in the family is enough,'' Isabelle would cite her mother's admonition.

Gloria played an island woman named Isabel in her launching movie back in the early '70s, ''Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa.'' Isabelle clears her name wasn't lifted from that landmark movie of her mother's and that in no way would she be caught in a movie riding a horse and wearing a wet, white T-shirt proclaiming her ''future'' to the world like her mother did.

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STAR NEWS: Danita Paner lands her first lead role in a drama series, ''Isang Dakot na Luha,'' airing soon on TV5.

Rocco Nacino won the title role in the indie film, ''The Lam-ang Experiment,'' after auditioning for the part. ''Lam-ang'' is the next film project of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos following the now-showing ''Pinta*kasi.''

Rocco's openness to accepting roles in indie films bolsters his image as a serious actor.

Prior to ''Lam-ang,'' he co-starred with Paulo Avelino in ''Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa.'' Rocco is Kylie Padilla's leading man in the GMA afternoon teledrama, ''The Good Daughter.''

Who's following in the footsteps of Sam Pinto as the next endorser of San Mig Light?

For sure, San Mig Light will be launching a new TV campaign this year. What's uncertain is who will play the lead in the TVC.

The country's no. 1 low-calorie beer brand is looking closely at several prospects.

Its choice, according to studio whispers, is someone who exudes a sexy image like that of Sam's, the reigning sexiest female celebrity, according to FHM.

(nescuar@yahoo.com)

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