Bago pa man sumapit ang Pasko, niregaluhan na ni Paul Salas ang sarili ng kanyang dream watch.
Nakapanayam ng GMANetwork.com at ilan pang entertainment media si Paul matapos siyang ipakilala bilang endorser ng Beauty Wise kamakailan.
Dahil magpa-Pasko na, natanong siya kung handa na ang kanyang mga regalo, kabilang ang sarili.
Dito, nabanggit niya na sa wakas ay nabili na niya ang kanyang pinapangarap na relo.
“Matagal na pangarap ko po ang magkaroon ng luxury watch. Nakabili ako from my Tito Carlo Gonzalez, na mahilig sa watch,” ani Paul.
Hindi binanggit ni Paul kung ano ang brand ng kanyang bagong relo. Pero deserve naman ito ni Paul sa dami ng kanyang mga naging trabaho, kabilang na rito ang katatapos lang niyang pelikula, ang Shake, Rattle & Roll.
Kaya naman sabi niya, “Sobrang thankful lang po kasi kahit papaano nagkaroon ako ng blessing na dati pinapangarap ko lang.”
Siyempre, inihahanda na rin ni Paul ang kanyang regalo para sa girlfriend niyang si Mikee Quintos, na nagdiwang ng kanyang ika-26 na kaarawan noong December 18.
May ideya na raw ang binatang aktor kung ano ang gusto ng kanyang kasintahan.
Paglalarawan niya, “May hinihirit siya, e. Ganun yun si Mikee, kapag may gusto hindi niya itatago, ihihirit niya. Ako rin ganun. Kaso minsan yung hinihirit medyo mabigat. Mahal sa bulsa.”
Kinalaunan, sinabi rin ni Paul na, “Gusto niya ng mamahaling espresso machine kasi mahilig siya sa kape.”
Samantala narito ang ilang pang celebrities na bongga kung magregalo:
Alex Gonzaga gifted “Sexy Hipon” Herlene Budol a Gucci bag and pair of shoes as part of her prank on the former 'Wowowin' co-host. According to “Sexy Hipon's” vlog, it cost Alex about P250,000.
In December 2020, Melai Cantiveros surprised her husband Jason Francisco with his dream car, a brand new pick-up truck.
Ken Chan didn't forget his mom's light remark from years ago about buying her a brand new car. In April 2021, The Kapuso actor gifted her mom a red SUV - the color his mom wished for.
Sarah Alcasid received a double surprise for her birthday! Her dad, singer-composer Ogie Alcasid, visited her in Australia to join the celebration, plus, he also bought her a brand new car from Subaru. Ogie's reminds his daughter, “Be safe driving.”
World-renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutin gifted Heart Evangelista a lovely bag from his 2018 Manilacaba collection that features Pinoy-flavored touches like the jeepney and the use of Philippine textiles. The estimated cost of the bag is $1590.00 or roughly Php 89,000.00
Megastar Sharon Cuneta gave Regine Velasquez a flower-shaped diamond ring during her concert titled Regine At The Movies last November 2018 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Mega claimed that it is the most expensive gift she has given anyone.
According to an entertainment site, the ring was made by Candy Dizon of Jul B. Dizon jewelry.
Willie Revillame gave his 'Wowowin' co-host Sugar Mercado a new Toyota car which costs around Php 600,000 to Php 1,000,000.
Versatile actress Claudine Barretto gave a meaningful birthday gift to her adopted daughter Sabina. The celebrity mom gifted her teenager a luxury Rolex watch she bought when she was just 13 years old. A Rolex watch would costaround a hundred thousand pesos based on www.chrono24.ph.
Kapuso actress Marian Rivera reportedly gave Dingdong Dantes a Ducati in 2011 as an advance Christmas gift. The Ducati Marian bought costs at least a million pesos.
Dingdong’s Ducati is enough to buy 29 units of the cheapest available motorcycle that costs around PHP 34,000.
The Kapuso Primetime King also received a Rolex Sky-Dweller 2014 as a wedding gift from his wife.
The luxury watch retails around $39,550 or PHP 1.86 million; enough to buy at least 1,850 watches.
In June 2015, former 'Eat Bulaga' host Toni Gonzaga and hubby, Direk Paul Soriano, celebrated their honeymoon in Amanpulo, Palawan. The said trip was a gift from their Ninang Kris Aquino.
Based on rates published by e-Philippines.com.ph, it would cost around $3,880 or PHP 182,360 for a three days, two nights stay in Amanpulo.
Teen actor Daniel Padilla bought a house for his mom, Carla Estrada, as an advance Christmas gift in 2014.
The two-storey modern-Mediterranean house with eight rooms is located at an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City and has a floor area of 1,000 square meters.
A seven-bedroom house with a lot area of 1,000 square meters located in an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City is worth PHP 140 million (Lamudi.com.ph).
In September 2014, Kris Aquino gave Boy Abunda a Hummer, an expensive luxury vehicle as a gift.
The cost of one brand-new Hummer is enough for you to ride the MRT-3 from North Avenue to Taft station at least 214,285 times.
Kris confessed that she bought a Burberry bag worth PHP 40,000. She also owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Nine West, Lacoste, Liz Claiborne and Chanel.
The media reported that the bag cost around PHP 100,000.
Kapuso actress Kris Bernal admits in an interview that she splurges on designer bags as a gift for herself for all her hard work.
Former 'Mulawin' star Angel Locsin got an expensive Givenchy Pandora messenger bag from her ex-boyfriend Phil Younghusband as a birthday gift in 2011.
The mother of Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao celebrated her 62nd birthday in style. Aling Dionisia received a luxury Hermes bag as a birthday gift from Manny.
The orange Hermès luxury bag costs a whopping PHP 1 million pesos. One Hermès can at least buy 188 branded sports backpacks!
Jinkee Pacquiao made sure that her hubby, Manny Pacquiao, has a special Valentine’s day celebration in 2010. The Sarangani vice governor was quoted in a TV interview that she gave Manny a necklace with an M pendant studded with diamonds.
Special V-day for Manny indeed!
Kim Chiu got the surprise of her life when Kris Aquino got her an early birthday gift in February 2015. The TV host bought the actress an extra ticket for the One Direction concert which costs around PHP 17,950.
The price of a One Direction concert ticket is enough to buy at least 74 movie tickets.
Mother-and-son Kris and Bimby Aquino rewarded their kasambahay, Yaya Gerbel, by sponsoring her wedding in September 2015.
An average wedding package ranges from PHP 70,000 to PHP 140,000.
Ryzza Mae Dizon cried during the The Ryzza Mae Show anniversary episode in April 2014 when Bossing Vic Sotto announced that he will give the child star a brand-new house and lot.
Is this the house Bossing Vic Sotto bought for Ryzza?
TV host Kris Aquino was ecstatic to receive pink Dior earrings from Kim Chiu in October 2014.
Based on www.polyvore.com, pre-owned Dior earrings would cost between PHP 2,370 to PHP 348,180. Imagine the price of a new one?
Check out the beautiful, baby pink gown of the Kapuso sweetheart!
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera reportedly paid for Krystal Reyes's debut gown. She celebrated her 18th birthday last September 2014.
The Kapuso Primetime King took to Instagram to thank the Tuviera family for his birthday cum engagement gift. The Tuvieras gave Dingdong a Rolex watch.
Dingdong's wife, Marian Rivera, is among the many talents of Triple A (AAA), the talent arm of APT Entertainment headed by TV and film executive, Mr. Tony Tuviera.
Gabbi Garcia received a Pandora bracelet in sterling silver from Ruru Madrid for her birthday.
One Pandora bracelet is around PHP 3,500 to PHP 23,800 and each charm can cost from PHP 1,900 up to PHP 26,000.
"Clarky" is Nadine Lustre's Teacup Maltese from James Reid. She received the cute puppy on her 22nd birthday.
It is hard to find a Teacup Maltese and it can cost as much as PHP 40,000.
Rich Asuncion admitted at the press conference of 'The Millionaire's Wife' in 2016 that she received a car as a gift from one of her admirers. Although she also told the press, 'Ay, hindi ko talaga ginamit!'
Although Rich never stated what type of car it was, typically, a brand new car would cost no less than PHP500,000.
Thanks to his good looks, Carrot Man quickly became popular among netizens. Jeyrick even got to guest in several GMA shows such as Sunday PinaSaya. He also got to meet the person he looks up to, Willie Revillame from Wowowin.
Willie told Jeyrick that if ever he wants to continue his education in Baguio, he will shoulder his college fees. Universities in Baguio such as: University of Baguio (UB), Saint Louis University (SLU), University of the Cordilleras (UC), Baguio Central University (BCU), Pines Colleges (PCC), typically costs at least PHP 30,000 per semester.
In an article published on August 2012, Sarah Lahbati confirmed in an interview that her then rumored boyfriend Richard Gutierrez gave her a luxury bag.
The said bag is a Balenciaga that was reported to be worth Php 100,000 to Php 300,000.
Kathryn Bernardo on March 2013 received a yellow Louis Vuitton bag as a birthday gift from her love team partner, Daniel Padilla.
A quick check on the official website of Louis Vuitton shows how much their bags cost. Depending on the size, design, shape, and material, a Louis Vuitton would cost between $300 to more than $60,000 or Php 14,400 to Php 2.88 Million*. In addition, an authentic shoulder strap from Louis Vuitton could retail as much as $175 or Php 8,400.
*$1.00-Php 48.00
Check out Dr. Vicky Belo's pasalubong to her beau Hayden Kho. After traveling to Monaco in October, the celebrity doctor bought Hayden a light brown Adidas Yeezys.
According to nicekicks.com, a brand new Yeezy shoes retails around $350 or P17,500 (conversion $1- P50)
Actress Gretchen Barretto shared on Instagram that it's sort of tradition in their family to do some window shopping before Christmas in order for her partner, Tonyboy Cojuangco, to have an easier time to buy her a present. This year, she chose a glorious south sea pearl necklace.
According to www.pearlsonly.com, the market price of a south sea pearl necklace ranges from Php 220,000 to Php 6,500,000.
Karel Marquez-Farinas wedding gift to her hubby Sean Farinas is jaw-dropping!
Guests at their wedding shared on Instagram that Karel gave a second hand BMW 5-series sedan to Sean as a surprise. A quick look at Priceprice.com showed that his car could retail as much as P3.99 million
Former 'Sunday All Stars' talent Jaya received an expensive birthday gift from her good friend Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. The Queen of Soul posted on Instagram her fabulous embroidered suede platform espadrille from Gucci. The shoes cost around $695 or P34,853.56.
Last June 2017, Terry Gian got the surprise of his life when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid gifted him a Gucci Ace embroidered low-top sneaker worth $620 or Php 31,544.00 (1 USD = 50.8781 PHP)
After the success of Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's anniversary concert, the Kapuso singer-actress received a luxurious gift from her ninang, Dra. Vicki Belo. This red Hermes bag will cost no less than $15,000 or Php 750,000.
The childhood dream of Cristalle came true on her 35th birthday.
Cristalle's husband, Justin Pitt, gave her a six-year-old horse which they named Ramato, the Italian word for copper which is his color. Cristalle said in her Instagram post, the owner of the horse sold him because he was too slow to be a race horse.
According to Wikipedia, the average price of a thoroughbred (race horse) is $89,259.
Yasmien Kurdi surprised her husband Rey Soldevilla, Jr. with a brand new red Honda Civic RS on his birthday
According to hondaphil.com, the retail price of the 2018 Honda Civic RS is Php 1,546,000. This is equivalent to the price of two or three affordable sedans.
Kapuso hottie Ruru Madrid surprised his Daddy Bong on Father's Day with a cool new ride. The versatile actor gave his father a Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, just like the one owned by 'Bubble Gang' star Jak Roberto. According to reports, this bike costs an astounding Php 400,000.
Jimuel Pacquiao shows a gift he got from his dad, Manny Pacquiao--a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
“Okay na for a first car,” says Jimuel about his Corvette Stingray which, according to Top Gear PH, costs more than PhP8.5 million!
Maymay received a couple of Louis Vuitton bags from Dra. Vicki Belo.
In an exclusive report by Ricky Lo for his "Funfare" column, he revealed that Kisses Delavin received a brand new Toyota Hi-Ace GL Grandia from her parents Carrie and Gilbert Darwin on her 21st birthday last May 1. According to autodeal.com.ph, a Toyota Hi-Ace 2.8 GL Grandia MT would cost a little over PhP 2 million.
Actor-turned-businessman Niño Muhlach went big with his birthday gift to his son, SSandro Muhlach, who turned 19 on June 15, 2020. The former child star gave Sandro a brand new Geely Coolray Sports car, which reportedly costs more than PhP1.1 million. The young Muhlach graduated senior high school at La Salle Green Hills.
It was revealed in Alex Gonzaga's vlog uploaded on September 20, 2019 that she gifted Mimiyuuh a black Balenciaga shirt.
There is not a shadow of a doubt about how generous YouTuber Kimpoy Feliciano, is when it comes to his family. In a previous vlog, he bought his older sister Kaye Feliciano her dream Louis Vuitton bag. Recently, the vlogger made news while in New Zealand after he surprised his younger brother Ian “Tan” Feliciano with a brand new car.