Unchanging Zsa Zsa
by: Justin John Mata | STIR Contributor
15 Jun 2009 | 11:56 AM

After she sang her favorite song “Nasasaktan,” ZsaZsa Padilla went down the stage and headed straight to where I sat. This happened during the launching of “Unchanging Love” CD under PolyEast Records at Discovery Suites. She asked if I liked the song to which I replied positively. She then asked if we’ve met seven years ago. It appears the song was released seven years ago. Surprised and unused to showbiz ways, I started to shudder. Perhaps realizing what was happening to me, she let me relax by saying to the mostly veteran entertainment journalists gathered for the album launching, “Isn’t it nice to have with us a writer like Justin who makes us feel young?”

ZsaZsa has been in the show business for 26 years, and it's going stronger! After seven years from the release of her last album the Divine Diva is back with a brand new album. She’s definitely feeling romantic that Thursday afternoon. She dedicated the new CD to Dolphy, her domestic partner of many years. 

“Unchanging Love” is two-CD special edition of well-executed and stylish songs accentuating ZsaZsa’s natural vocal charm. She tackles love songs with grace especially with the remake of the songs “Nasasaktan,” “Memories,” “Nais Ko,” “Muli,” “Changes,” “Ikaw Lang,” and “Kung Alam Mo Lang.” She shines with new mellow ballads “Iibigin Kita Muli,” “Kung” and “Pagmamahal na Walang Wakas.” It includes a bonus minus one disc featuring her renditions of OPM classic hits.

No doubt ZsaZsa stays the Divine Diva.

Are you still willing to marry Dolphy despite the annulment problem?

Gusto na but my annulment case is still going pa at hindi pa puedeng pag-usapan There’s a story behind it. 

How strong is the bond between you and Dolphy?

Twenty years together! Nothing to prove. It's something to be proud with and we'd been through the test of times. 

What’s most unique about your new album?

In my album you can find my pictures which look like I'm only 20 years old. Hahaha! Of course I’m flattered because I'm 45. Thanks to technology! Although I’m a Belo endorser but Photoshop loves me!  

What made you decide to come-up with a new album?

I think it's about time to make my own album again when I realized after seven years I'm only doing guess work in albums of Gary Valenciano and Ogie Alcasid.  

What will be your reaction if Karylle gets married ahead?

Of course, I’ll be happy for her. I want to sing “Pagmamahal Na Walang Wakas" for her and her groom. 

What can you say about Karylle’s new sexy image?

She's such a graceful person. She carries herself very well. She answers every question intelligently. I’m happy to be blessed with three intelligent girls. 

Do you have plans for Dolphy's upcoming birthday?

I have not decided yet what to do but I'm sure we will have to celebrate.