Friday, 30 January 2015
Sunday, 25 January 2015
Aer Lingus 'to accept' bid from British Airways owner IAG
Irish airline Aer Lingus is set to approve a new takeover bid by
IAG, which also controls Iberia in Spain, has submitted a fresh bid - which could be approved next week - of around €2.50 (£1.87) per share.
The deal, which values Aer Lingus at about €1.3bn (£971m), could face political hurdles as the Irish government owns 25% of the airline.
The firm, in which Ryanair has a 29.8% stake, rejected two IAG bids last year.
By acquiring Aer Lingus, IAG would gain more take-off and landing slots at Heathrow Airport - valued at around £30m per pair - allowing it to operate more flights.
Aer Lingus is the fourth busiest operator at Heathrow behind BA, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic.
However, opposition Irish MPs have called on the Irish government to veto any takeover bid, which might cede control of the national carrier.
A senior government source told the BBC: "The issue of landing slots at Heathrow airport is crucial for the Irish government and was discussed at a parliamentary party meeting on Weds.
"You have to have flights from Dublin and Cork into a major hub and the Irish government would drive a hard bargain."
After suffering badly during the global financial crash, the Irish airline's fortunes have been improving under chief executive Christoph Mueller,who is leaving to take up the helm at struggling Malaysia Airlines.
Aer Lingus recently reported its strongest summer trading for several years, with operating profits up 19% to €112.9m (£88.5m) in the three months to 30 September.
The airline has plans to launch a new Dublin to Washington service in May, and increase services on existing transatlantic routes.
Aer Lingus is well know to IAG's chief Willie Walsh, who ran the airline between 2001 and 2005 before becoming chief executive of BA.
A spokesman for rival Irish carrier Ryanair, which has been trying to sell its stake in Aer Lingus for some time, said if it received an offer for the airline "the board will consider it".
IAG and Aer Lingus both declined to comment.
AnalysisBy Joe Lynam, BBC business correspondent
For Ryanair, any takeover of Aer Lingus by IAG is about the money, for BA it is about the landing slots at Heathrow airport, and for the Irish government it is all about jeopardising the main transport link into an island economy.
From a purely business point of view it makes sense for the deal to proceed once a decent price has been agreed.
But it will really struggle to get political blessing in Dublin - especially a year out from a general election.
The Irish Labour Party will resist the sale, while the centre right Fine Gael party will only approve it if connectivity from Cork and Dublin into what it sees as Britain's only hub airport is maintained.
The prize for BA and Iberia in owning Aer Lingus is huge.
They could open up all sorts of interesting route options for both airlines such as flights to large rapidly developing but poorly served cities in the Far East.
Ireland may fear that the Aer Lingus brand could go the same way as BMI - into the history books
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30967346
Philippines homeless 'relocated' during Pope Francis visit
Pope Francis met with street children during his recent visit to the Philippines
The government in the Philippines is facing calls for an inquiry after it admitted relocating homeless people temporarily during Pope Francis' visit.
Social welfare secretary Corazon Soliman said that nearly 500 people were taken from the streets of Manila to an upscale resort in the outskirts.
House of Representatives member Terry Ridon called for an inquiry, saying the move was a "clearing operation".
Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines last week and left on Monday.
Mr Ridon said the government relocation scheme was "truly horrendous, given the fact that Pope Francis visited our country to - first and foremost - see and talk to the poor."
The Philippine Star said he plans to summon Ms Soliman to explain her agency's actions before lawmakers.
'Safety and orientation'
Ms Soliman said in interviews this week that the homeless families were removed shortly before the pontiff arrived on 15 January.
Many of them lived along the Manila Bay seafront, the venue for Sunday's mass which drew a record crowd of six million.
On 14 January they were taken to the Chateau Royale resort, which charges hundreds of dollars for a room per night, and returned to the capital on Monday after Pope Francis had left.
The families are now temporarily residing at government facilities in Manila, Ms Soliman said.
About six million showed up at the Manila Bay seafront for the Pope's final mass before he left
She defended the move as an effort to protect them from large crowds and crime syndicates during the Pope's visit, adding that it was part of a scheme to eventually move them to rent-free temporary accommodation.
"Part of the orientation is to familiarise themselves with a room with a door and toilets," Soliman told the AFP news agency.
She insisted it was "not for keeping them out of sight", and said the Pope saw shanties and homeless people during his trip.
The controversy comes after reports that street children had been rounded up and put into cages in detention centres, which the government has denied.
Pope Francis had made poverty one of the central themes to his visit, calling for mercy and compassion for the poor and meeting and hugging street children.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30946059
Greek election: Anti-austerity Syriza battles New Democracy
he BBC's Mark Lowen went to a polling station at a primary school in Athens
Nearly 10 million people are eligible to cast their votes
Syriza leader Alexist Tsipras says he will restore "dignity" to Greece by reversing cuts
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras says Syriza's policies risk forcing Greece to exit the euro
Greeks are voting in a general election which could result in Greece trying to renegotiate the terms of its bailout with international lenders.
The leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Alexis Tsipras, has pledged to write off Greece's huge debt and revoke austerity measures.
However, the current conservative prime minister, Antonis Samaras, says the austerity measures are working.
He has urged voters not to take Greece to the brink of catastrophe.
Greece has endured tough budget cuts in return for its bailout, negotiated with the European Union, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and European Central Bank (ECB).
The economy has shrunk drastically since the 2008 global financial crisis, and increasing unemployment has thrown many Greeks into poverty.
Nearly 10 million people are eligible to cast their votesSyriza leader Alexist Tsipras says he will restore "dignity" to Greece by reversing cutsPrime Minister Antonis Samaras says Syriza's policies risk forcing Greece to exit the euro
Polls across Greece opened at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) and will close at 19:00.
There are nearly 10 million eligible voters, who are electing the country's 300-member parliament.
The first exit polls are expected immediately after the voting ends.
'Austerity over'
After casting his vote, Syriza leader Alexist Tsipras told the BBC that "the vicious circle of austerity is over".
He has said his party would restore "dignity" to Greece by rolling back cuts to jobs, pay and pensions which have hurt millions of people across the country.
The possibility of a Syriza victory has sparked fears that Greece could default on its debt and leave the euro - the single currency of 19 EU members.
This is despite the fact that Syriza has moderated its stance since the peak of the eurozone crisis, and says it wants Greece to stay a member of the currency.
Meanwhile, as he voted, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said Greeks would be taking a risk by opting for Syriza.
"Today we decide if are going forward or if we are going towards the unknown," he said. "I am optimistic because I believe that nobody will put in danger the European course of our country."
In his final campaign speech, Mr Samaras said Syriza's policies risked forcing the country to exit the euro. He has also warned that Greece could miss out on a massive programme of quantitative easingunveiled by the ECB last week to help stimulate the eurozone economy.
The centrist To Potami party and the far-right Golden Dawn party are expected to fight for third place in the elections.
Greek economy in numbers- Average wage is €600 (£450: $690) a month
- Unemployment is at 25%, with youth unemployment almost 50%
- Economy has shrunk by 25% since the start of the eurozone crisis
- Country's debt is 175% of GDP
- Borrowed €240bn (£188bn) from the EU, the ECB and the IMF
Are you in Greece? What issues have shaped this election? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you would be happy to speak further to a BBC journalist, please include a contact telephone number.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30971612
Australian Open 2015: Maria Sharapova & Rafael Nadal through
Maria Sharapova will face Eugenie Bouchard in the Australian Open quarter-finals after the pair won in contrasting styles on Sunday.
Canada's Bouchard, the seventh seed, lost five straight games but recovered to beat Irina-Camelia Begu 6-1 5-7 6-2.
Russian second seed Sharapova was a more convincing 6-3 6-0 winner over Shuai Peng of China.
Rafael Nadal saved six set points in the first set before beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 7-5 6-1 6-4.
Andy Murray is playing Grigor Dimitrov on Rod Laver Arena and the winner will face teenager Nick Kyrgios in the last eight.
Kyrgios fought back from two sets and match point down to beat Andreas Seppi 5-7 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 8-6 and maintain Australian interest in the men's draw.
Bouchard bounces back
Bouchard recovered from an alarming mid-match slump that saw her drop five games in a row from 6-1 3-0 up, and eventually require a third set to see off Begu.
"It's disappointing for me because I want to play so well and I want to be perfect," said the 20-year-old. "That's not possible. But I learned a lot from it and I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen next time."
Next up is a fourth meeting with her childhood idol Sharapova, with the Russian 3-0 up in previous meetings, including a dramatic French Open semi-final last year.
"I definitely want to keep playing my game no matter what and really kind of take it to her, go for my shots," said Bouchard.
Courting trouble
Bernard Tomic might have struggled to lay a glove on Tomas Berdych, but he gave tournament schedulers both barrels.
The fact that Lleyton Hewitt was the only one of 10 Australian men in the draw to play on Rod Laver Arena by round four had caused a few raised eyebrows, and Tomic called out tournament direct Craig Tiley on the subject.
"I think the scheduling was ridiculous this year," said Tomic. "Not just from my side, but for many players. I don't know who was in charge of the schedule. Really, some of the matches I saw, it was just like, wow."
Pushed on the issue, he added: "You'll have to ask Craig Tiley. That's the guy organising everything. Apparently he's the best."
Quotes of the day
"Genie, this is unacceptable." Eugenie Bouchard on the stark message she told herself in the bathroom after losing the second set against Irina-Camelia Begu.
"When I was coming up, I was compared to [Anna] Kournikova for many years in my career and still occasionally that name always comes up in interviews and articles. That's just part of it, part of the game, part of the business." Sharapova on the comparisons made between her and Bouchard.
"Not really. I have been at the US Open semis." Ekaterina Makaraova is not about get carried away and describe reaching the quarter-finals as her best ever Grand Slam performance.
"That's not mathematics. You cannot say a number. It doesn't matter at the end. I am in the quarter-finals." Rafael Nadal does not fancy putting a percentage on his level of fitness.
"Wasn't even thinking about that." Nick Kyrgios declines the invitation to say he was inspired by the imminent Australia Day on Monday
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/30971999
Australian Open 2015: Maria
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove to miss Australia Day in favour of Saudi Arabia visit
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will be in Saudi Arabia on Monday. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Sir Peter Cosgrove will skip his first Australia Day as governor-general in favour of flying to Saudi Arabia to "convey the condolences" of Australia following the death of King Abdullah.
Sir Peter, who will land in Saudi Arabia today, is the latest in a long line of world leaders to converge on the Middle East to pay their respects to the late king, who died last week at the age of 90 after being hospitalised with pneumonia.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Sir Peter said the governor-general would "convey the condolences of the Australian government and people to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud".
Recent or expected condolence visits by US President Barack Obama, Prince Charles, UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and French President Francois Hollande underscore Saudi Arabia's political and economic growing clout, despite concerns over the country's human rights record.
Its treatment of women remains a particular concern. According to Human Rights Watch, women are banned from obtaining a passport, marrying, travelling, or accessing higher education without the approval of a male guardian, usually a husband, father, brother, or son. They are also banned from driving.
Saudi Arabia recently publicly beheaded a Burmese woman who was convicted of murdering her daughter, and sentenced blogger Raif Badawi to 1000 lashes and 10 years in prison for insulting Islam.
Australia Day is a busy day in the calendar of an Australian governor-general, a largely ceremonial role. Today was to have been Sir Peter's first Australia Day in the job since taking over from Dame Quentin Bryce in March 2014.
Sir Peter was due to attend the national flag raising and citizenship ceremony in Canberra on Monday, but has cancelled. His televised Australia Day message will proceed as planned.
He did attend Australia Day activities in Canberra on Sunday, including the ceremony where Rosie Batty was named Australian of the Year.
The governor-general is Chancellor of the Order of Australia and is charged with its administration.
Sir Peter was named Australian of the Year in 2001 as part of Australia Day celebrations.
Since his death, the late King Abdullah has been lionised by world leaders. US Secretary of State John Kerry hailed him a "man of wisdom and vision". Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was a "key architect of Saudi Arabia's economic and political development" and "strong proponent of international interfaith dialogue".
Flags on government buildings around Australia were being flown at half-mast on Saturday to mark King Abdullah's death.
Former prime Minister Malcolm Fraser said the decision to lower the flags on all Australian government buildings "should not have happened".
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/governorgeneral-sir-peter-cosgrove-to-miss-australia-day-in-favour-of-saudi-arabia-visit-20150125-12xxmp.html
Senior Bowl Highlights & Recap
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NFL Media analysts provided a list of eight with that kind of potential: Washington DL Danny Shelton, LSU OL La'el Collins, Pittsburgh OL T.J. Clemmings, Iowa DL Carl Davis, Miami LB Denzel Perryman, Miami WR Phillip Dorsett, Utah DE Nate Orchard and Auburn WR Sammie Coates. But one, in particular, will need to solidify that status with a strong 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis next month.
"Perryman, I think is a first-round inside linebacker if he runs well at the combine," NFL Media's Mike Mayock said.
Perryman returned to action for the final practice on Thursday after missing some practice time with an abdominal injury earlier in the week, but did not play Saturday.
Here are seven other things [NFL.com] learned from Saturday's Senior Bowl:
2. Husker makes an impact. Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah entered Senior Bowl week looking to prove that he's big enough for the NFL at 198 pounds, and shed questions about ball security. He was explosive during the game with some impressive running, including a 19-yarder early in the game. As for his draft stock, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah provided an early projection of late-second round or early third-round on the former Cornhuskers star.
3. Making an impression. There was no position deeper with talent than wide receiver in Mobile this week, even without late withdrawal Kevin White of West Virginia. But the best route-runner of the bunch, according to Jeremiah, was one less heard of: East Carolina's Justin Hardy.
Reese's Senior Bowl coverage:
4. Progress shown. Georgia Tech guard Shaq Mason operated from the triple-option offense in college and therefore didn't exactly get much in the way of experience as a pass protector. Mayock saw significant strides during the practice week, however. "His first day of pass protection was poor as you might expect," Mayock said during the game. "But the next two days ... I think he might be a center in the NFL, but he competed his tail off on Wednesday and Thursday and I thought he
"Perryman, I think is a first-round inside linebacker if he runs well at the combine," NFL Media's Mike Mayock said.
Perryman returned to action for the final practice on Thursday after missing some practice time with an abdominal injury earlier in the week, but did not play Saturday.
Here are seven other things [NFL.com] learned from Saturday's Senior Bowl:
2. Husker makes an impact. Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah entered Senior Bowl week looking to prove that he's big enough for the NFL at 198 pounds, and shed questions about ball security. He was explosive during the game with some impressive running, including a 19-yarder early in the game. As for his draft stock, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah provided an early projection of late-second round or early third-round on the former Cornhuskers star.
3. Making an impression. There was no position deeper with talent than wide receiver in Mobile this week, even without late withdrawal Kevin White of West Virginia. But the best route-runner of the bunch, according to Jeremiah, was one less heard of: East Carolina's Justin Hardy.
Reese's Senior Bowl coverage:
4. Progress shown. Georgia Tech guard Shaq Mason operated from the triple-option offense in college and therefore didn't exactly get much in the way of experience as a pass protector. Mayock saw significant strides during the practice week, however. "His first day of pass protection was poor as you might expect," Mayock said during the game. "But the next two days ... I think he might be a center in the NFL, but he competed his tail off on Wednesday and Thursday and I thought he
showed everyone something. He learned quickly and adjusted on the fly."
5. Still in search of a position. Mayock's review of a few off-the-radar prospects included this remark on Norfolk State's Lynden Trail: "I don't know if he's an outside linebacker, a defensive end, or even a tight end, but I know everybody is intrigued by his size." Trail measured 6-foot-6 1/4 and 262 pounds at the Tuesday weigh-in.
6. Several players make preferred position known. One of the big things scouts were interested in this week was how various players took to certain positions they maybe didn't play in college. While nearly all of the players said they were open to lining up wherever in order to make it at the next level, a few of the players did note they would prefer one spot over another. Michigan State receiver Tony Lippett is an intriguing guy a lot of teams talked to about playing as a defensive back, but he told College Football 24/7 after the game his preference is to stick at wideout. Stanford defensive linemen Henry Anderson lined up just about everywhere during his time on the Farm but noted he was most comfortable as a 3-4 defensive end. They won't be the only ones who will get quizzed about a position change in Indianapolis, either.
7. Petty still focused on nailing fundamentals. Quarterback play during the week of the Senior Bowl was not the sharpest and that rang true on Saturday evening when the lights came on for the game. Nobody really stood out as head and shoulders above their peers. Baylor's Bryce Petty did lead the victorious North squad in passing yardage but confirmed he still missed a few timing passes that hampered the offense early on. "We had a couple of plays where the timing was off but at the end of the day, the ball was in my hands. It was still an unbelievable experience coming from Baylor to here and getting thrown into this system," he said. "It was great for me to understand concepts and protections and what it's going to be like at the next level. I had an absolute blast." The signal-caller is gunning to be at least the third player at the position taken in the draft and will head back to train with QB guru George Whitfield and dial down on his fundamentals as somebody taking snaps from under center in a pro-style offense.
8. Orchard finishes week with a bang. He didn't show up all over the box score, but Utah defensive end Nate Orchard showed up all over the field when the game action got going. The defensive MVP off of the North squad, the versatile prospect certainly made himself some money this week and was able to flash potential at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He mixed in special-teams snaps as well and might have been the player who saw the most action on the field as he ran from position-to-position to become somebody that every coach seemed to know about. Members of the Titans' coaching staff were quite high on the guy who led the FBS in sacks per game, and he rewarded them with a stellar outing on Saturday to send his draft stock soaring.
Final thoughts on the Reese's Senior BowlAndrew Siciliano, Charles Davis, and Mike Mayock give there final thoughts on the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl and discuss players that stood out.
6. Several players make preferred position known. One of the big things scouts were interested in this week was how various players took to certain positions they maybe didn't play in college. While nearly all of the players said they were open to lining up wherever in order to make it at the next level, a few of the players did note they would prefer one spot over another. Michigan State receiver Tony Lippett is an intriguing guy a lot of teams talked to about playing as a defensive back, but he told College Football 24/7 after the game his preference is to stick at wideout. Stanford defensive linemen Henry Anderson lined up just about everywhere during his time on the Farm but noted he was most comfortable as a 3-4 defensive end. They won't be the only ones who will get quizzed about a position change in Indianapolis, either.
8. Orchard finishes week with a bang. He didn't show up all over the box score, but Utah defensive end Nate Orchard showed up all over the field when the game action got going. The defensive MVP off of the North squad, the versatile prospect certainly made himself some money this week and was able to flash potential at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He mixed in special-teams snaps as well and might have been the player who saw the most action on the field as he ran from position-to-position to become somebody that every coach seemed to know about. Members of the Titans' coaching staff were quite high on the guy who led the FBS in sacks per game, and he rewarded them with a stellar outing on Saturday to send his draft stock soaring.
Final thoughts on the Reese's Senior BowlAndrew Siciliano, Charles Davis, and Mike Mayock give there final thoughts on the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl and discuss players that stood out.
2015 Reese's Senior Bowl recapThe "NFL Total Access" crew recaps the top highlights from the 2015 Senior Bowl.
Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage
Reese's Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage offers his take on which players have improved their draft stock at the college football showcase.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins' interception
Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins intercepts Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett in the 3rd quarter.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs interception
University of Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs intercepts a pass from Southeastern Louisiana University quarterback Bryan Bennett.
Reese's Senior Bowl: University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall hauls in deep ball
Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett throws a 32-yard pass to University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall, who makes an amazing catch.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett's great sideline catch
Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett makes a great sideline catch.
Senior Bowl: Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack's 10-yard TD receptionOregon State quarterback Sean Mannion throws a 10-yard touchdown pass to Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack.
Senior Bowl: Northern Iowa RB David Johnson's 19-yard touchdown runNorthern Iowa running back David Johnson rushes 19-yards for the first touchdown of the 2015 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Senior Bowl: Delaware tight end Nick Boyle hurdles defender
University of Delaware tight end Nick Boyle goes airborne, hurdling a defender for a first down in the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage
Reese's Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage offers his take on which players have improved their draft stock at the college football showcase.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins' interception
Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins intercepts Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett in the 3rd quarter.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs interception
University of Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs intercepts a pass from Southeastern Louisiana University quarterback Bryan Bennett.
Reese's Senior Bowl: University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall hauls in deep ball
Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett throws a 32-yard pass to University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall, who makes an amazing catch.
Reese's Senior Bowl: Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett's great sideline catch
Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett makes a great sideline catch.
Senior Bowl: Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack's 10-yard TD receptionOregon State quarterback Sean Mannion throws a 10-yard touchdown pass to Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack.
University of Delaware tight end Nick Boyle goes airborne, hurdling a defender for a first down in the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl.
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Mandy Moore, Ryan Adams split
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Apparently, this was a busy week for Hollywood divorce lawyers and publicists.
Singer Ryan Adams , 40, has filed for divorce against fellow musician and actress Mandy Moore , 30,People reports. The news comes less than a day after Patrick Dempsey's divorce plans were announced.
"Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams have mutually decided to end their marriage," her publicist wrote in a statement. "It is a respectful, amicable parting of ways and both Mandy and Ryan are asking for media to respect their privacy at this time."
The couple quietly tied the knot in 2009 just a month after announcing their engagement.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/01/24/mandy-moore-ryan-adams-divorce/22271079/
Sunday, 18 January 2015
Girl And Boy Kissing Scandal In Car
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A ‘C’è posta per te’ Alex Gadea realizza il sogno di una nonna
L’attore de ‘Il Segreto’ è stato uno dei superospiti dell’esordio della nuova stagione del programma di Maria De Filippi
Puntata di bellissimi quella d’esordio della nuova edizione di C’è posta per te. Dopo l’apertura con Marco Bocci tocca infatti ad Alex Gadea, l’interprete di Tristan nella soap Il Segreto. Il pubblico dello studio di Maria De Filippi lo accoglie urlando in coro il nome del suo personaggio.
A chiamare Gadea in trasmissione è Ersilia, grande fan de Il Segreto. Lui è il regalo di Ersilia per la nonna che insieme al nonno Giuseppe è stata per lei la vera idea di famiglia, visto che i genitori erano separati. La nonna si chiama anch’essa Ersilia e sta attraverando un difficile momento per la morte del marito dopo 52 anni di matrimonio. Scomparsa della quale Ersilia si sente in qualche modo responsabile perché è avvenuta dopo una coronografia per la quale lei aveva tanto insistito scegliendo anche la clinica. Da quel momento guardare Il Segreto è uno dei momenti di maggior conforto per la nonna.
Gadea si sposta tra il pubblico, si apre la busta e parte inevitabile la commozione di nonna e nipote. Ersilia ricorda alla nonna la loro vita a tre con anche il nonno fino alla morte di quest’ultimo: “Ti voglio un mondo di bene, anche se non te lo dico mai, io ci sarò sempre per te”.
La De Filippi legge una lettera di Ersilia che ricorda come la nonna fosse il suo idolo, la sua prima amica e quella a cui assomigliava davvero più che alla madre o al padre. Parte “Tu sì ‘na cosa grande” e lo studio viene scenograficamente invaso da quel mare davanti al quale la signora Ersilia e il marito si erano conosciuti dando vita a una amore che è “un tesoro raro”.
Si scivola tra ricordi toccanti, dai profumi della cucina all’atmosfera protetta di quella casa dove Ersilia aveva deciso di vivere a 16 anni quando i genitori si erano separati. Un idillio terminato con la morte del nonno, legata a un destino del quale la nipote si sente complice.
È il momento del regalo per far tornare nonna Ersilia quella che era. Prima tra il pubblico appaiono altri due dei nipoti che la ringraziano. Poi standing ovation ed è il momento clou: la nonna chiude gli occhi e davanti a lei si materializza Alex Gadea, in mezzo agli altri spettatori che indossano tutti una maschera con la sua faccia. La signora alla fine trova quello vero e l’attore la raggiunge sul divanetto.
Gadea le dice che ascoltando la nipote ha capito perché la ammiri così tanto e che anche per lui è un esempio. Parla della sua storia d’amore con Giuseppe, così profonda come quelle rappresentate in tv da Il Segreto. Rivela infine come anche nella sua vita i nonni siano stati molto importanti.
Appare un grande pacco contenente uno stereo: “È un regalo – le dice Gadea – ma a una condizione. Tu devi tornare ad ascoltare musica, cantare e divertirti come facevi con Giuseppe”. Ma i doni non sono finiti: Gadea dà infatti ad Ersilia anche una copia del libro con cui Tristan ne Il Segreto insegna a Pepa a leggere e due biglietti aerei: “Perché è in spagnolo. Perciò dovresti venire a Madrid, imparare la lingua e leggere il libro insieme ai tuoi nipoti”.
La busta viene tolta e nipote e nonna si abbracciano sotto l’occhio un po’ lucido di Gadea.
L’attore de ‘Il Segreto’ è stato uno dei superospiti dell’esordio della nuova stagione del programma di Maria De Filippi
Puntata di bellissimi quella d’esordio della nuova edizione di C’è posta per te. Dopo l’apertura con Marco Bocci tocca infatti ad Alex Gadea, l’interprete di Tristan nella soap Il Segreto. Il pubblico dello studio di Maria De Filippi lo accoglie urlando in coro il nome del suo personaggio.
A chiamare Gadea in trasmissione è Ersilia, grande fan de Il Segreto. Lui è il regalo di Ersilia per la nonna che insieme al nonno Giuseppe è stata per lei la vera idea di famiglia, visto che i genitori erano separati. La nonna si chiama anch’essa Ersilia e sta attraverando un difficile momento per la morte del marito dopo 52 anni di matrimonio. Scomparsa della quale Ersilia si sente in qualche modo responsabile perché è avvenuta dopo una coronografia per la quale lei aveva tanto insistito scegliendo anche la clinica. Da quel momento guardare Il Segreto è uno dei momenti di maggior conforto per la nonna.
Gadea si sposta tra il pubblico, si apre la busta e parte inevitabile la commozione di nonna e nipote. Ersilia ricorda alla nonna la loro vita a tre con anche il nonno fino alla morte di quest’ultimo: “Ti voglio un mondo di bene, anche se non te lo dico mai, io ci sarò sempre per te”.
La De Filippi legge una lettera di Ersilia che ricorda come la nonna fosse il suo idolo, la sua prima amica e quella a cui assomigliava davvero più che alla madre o al padre. Parte “Tu sì ‘na cosa grande” e lo studio viene scenograficamente invaso da quel mare davanti al quale la signora Ersilia e il marito si erano conosciuti dando vita a una amore che è “un tesoro raro”.
Si scivola tra ricordi toccanti, dai profumi della cucina all’atmosfera protetta di quella casa dove Ersilia aveva deciso di vivere a 16 anni quando i genitori si erano separati. Un idillio terminato con la morte del nonno, legata a un destino del quale la nipote si sente complice.
È il momento del regalo per far tornare nonna Ersilia quella che era. Prima tra il pubblico appaiono altri due dei nipoti che la ringraziano. Poi standing ovation ed è il momento clou: la nonna chiude gli occhi e davanti a lei si materializza Alex Gadea, in mezzo agli altri spettatori che indossano tutti una maschera con la sua faccia. La signora alla fine trova quello vero e l’attore la raggiunge sul divanetto.
Gadea le dice che ascoltando la nipote ha capito perché la ammiri così tanto e che anche per lui è un esempio. Parla della sua storia d’amore con Giuseppe, così profonda come quelle rappresentate in tv da Il Segreto. Rivela infine come anche nella sua vita i nonni siano stati molto importanti.
Appare un grande pacco contenente uno stereo: “È un regalo – le dice Gadea – ma a una condizione. Tu devi tornare ad ascoltare musica, cantare e divertirti come facevi con Giuseppe”. Ma i doni non sono finiti: Gadea dà infatti ad Ersilia anche una copia del libro con cui Tristan ne Il Segreto insegna a Pepa a leggere e due biglietti aerei: “Perché è in spagnolo. Perciò dovresti venire a Madrid, imparare la lingua e leggere il libro insieme ai tuoi nipoti”.
La busta viene tolta e nipote e nonna si abbracciano sotto l’occhio un po’ lucido di Gadea.
http://tvzap.kataweb.it/news/103637/a-ce-posta-per-te-alex-gadea-realizza-il-sogno-di-una-nonna/
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