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MANILA, Philippines — Jericho Rosales continues to shine in his acting career. The actor was named recently by entertainment magazine Yes! as one of the Most Beautiful Celebrities and Top Celebrity Endorsers of 2011.

Jericho, through his management team, Manila Genesis, renewed his contract with ABS-CBN and is currently busy with projects lined up following the reality show, “I Dare You.” Jericho will also return to primetime via the soap “Padre de Pamilya” where he will co-star with Piolo Pascual, Maricar Reyes, and Christopher de Leon. Daniel Joy Fillaflor directs “Padre de Pamilya.” Jericho is also seen on “ASAP Rocks” every Sunday.

With the success of his award-winning album “Change” under Star Records, Jericho is also working on new materials for his next CD. A thanksgiving concert celebrating his 15th anniversary in the business was held Dec. 23 at the Marikina Amphitheater. He currently stars in “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” an entry to the ongoing Metro Manila Film Festival.

Jericho is looking forward to his next project, a movie on human trafficking (entitled “Alagwa”) which he will star in and produce. Jericho briefly studied filmmaking in New York.

Jericho is also the face of Vantage Razors.

Karylle teams up with Brazilian models

Three new brand ambassadors were signed up recently to personify BlueWater Day Spa’s thrust to present innovative ways to achieving wholeness. They are Karylle and Brazilian hunks Daniel Matsunaga and Fabio Ide.

“Stepping into BlueWater Day Spa feels like stepping into my own private spa. It is quiet and very exclusive so I get the privacy I want,” said Karylle.

Daniel Matsunaga claims that taking care of his body is an important part of his regimen to look good and be an ideal model. “It’s not like I just sit back and do nothing to get this body. I have to go to the gym regularly, eat right and avoid late night partying to keep my body in shape. I go to BlueWater Day Spa for the Traditional Filipino Massage, or hilot,” explains Daniel.

Fabio has been gaining ground and winning fans because of his antics in GMA’s News TV, Fabio also appears with Sam Oh, Jackie Rice and Ramon Bautista in the cooking-cum-situational comedy show “Sarap at Home.”

Ohrelle turns 25 at SM City

Ohrelle (a popular shoe store known for quality, comfort and durability) marked its 25th anniversary recently. The Christmas season added to the festive mood of the celebration led by its founder/owner, Erlinda Salonga-Pastoral.

Linda invited family and friends to the blessing of the store, and the ribbon-cutting honors went to Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, PDI social columnist Tessa Prieto-Valdez, Honorary Consul Mellie R. Ablaza, and SM City’s Ms. Tessie Sy-Coson (represented by Arch. Rene Bacani, regional manager of SM City).

Ohrelle stores are also at Cash & Carry Mall in Makati, Landmark Makati and Trinoma, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place, Shoe Center in Ali Mall and Metro Gaisano in Market! Market! Global City.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Dec. 30, go to former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, Msgr. Nico Bautista, Deborah Sun, Alegria R. Sibal, Roseann Coscolluela-Villegas, Joanne S. Matschuck, Toots Tolentino, Jessa Jacomina-Ablaza, Gregoria Baterna, Bobby Tating, Lisa Anson-Moya, Rizalinda “Baby” de Guzman, Rizaldy Tañedo, Rizalina Cardenas, Charmaine Ligton-Tabora, Che Singson, MB’s Eugene Santos and actor Jake Cuenca… Merk’s Place, the ideal place for reunions and gatherings, plays Beatles hits and tunes every Friday night with the talented Glass Onions band. Merk’s Place is located at 2F Colbella Arcade, Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City.