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We see them act on movies and TV screens; but this time around, we see how they act and respond in real life drama. Celebrities may be seen in all glitz and glamour everyday of their lives; yet, they prove unafraid of being tainted with mud and flood.

Tropical storm Ondoy (Parma) did not spare some of the celebrities. Among them who became victims of the storm were Christine Reyes, Jean Garcia, Chocolate, K Brosas and Gladys Reyes.

The first to be sensationally reported of being terrorized by Ondoy was Christine Reyes and her family who were stranded on their roof as early as 1PM on saturday. Christine cried for help but were not rescued immediately even after several phone calls and TV announcements due to the many barriers blocking the ways to Provident Village in Marikina. A good samaritan in the person of Richard Gutierrez borrowed a boat from a friend to come to Christine and her family's rescue.
Other celebrities who were trapped on their rooftops and whose houses not spared were Jean Garcia and daughter Jennica Garcia in Commonwealth, Quezon City, Chocolate in Cainta Rizal, K Brosas in Vermont Village, Antipolo, Rizal, talent coordinator Tita Angge and Gladys Reyes in Vista Verde, Cainta, Rizal, Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi in Pasig City, Sylvia Sanchez in Ortigas Extension, Pasig City, and Ogie Diaz in Pampanga. These are just among the ones I have heard of.

Jayson Gainza, on the other hand, had to sleep beside an ATM machine in Marikina realizing that there was no way he could reach his home due to the raging water current and devouring flood. His house was not spared by the flood but was very thankful that his family were all safe.

There were also celebrities like Derek Ramsey who were not affected bu their loved ones were among the victims. Derek had to make a phone to ABS-CBN's telethon to ask rescue for his ill grandmother trapped in ther house in Pasig.

Still other stars were blessed to have been only slightly affected such as Claudine Barreto whose house was only slightly damaged and Kim Chiu whose car was fully submerged into the flood water but was still lucky to have it functioning and running.

And when there are victims, there also are heroes. True to their action star image, a few male celebrities proved that they're not action stars only in front of the cameras; but they are real life action heroes. Richard Gutierrez was already first to be mentioned.

Gerald Anderson and his brother Kenneth swam in the murky flood water as it rose up to an alarming height to rescue neighbors who were extremely devastated by the vicious flood. Working hand-in-hand without noticing were Cesar Montano and Bayani Agbayani who lives in the neighboring place.



Jericho Rosales and Raymart Santiago were also reported and caught on cameras using their skills in surfing to rescue neighbors using their surf boards.

Ryan Agoncillo was also reported to have bravely crossed the shoulder-high flood to bring food and milk to Gladys Reyes and her baby who were also trapped in the second floor of their house. It was proven true when Gladys was interviewed on TV.

Angel Locsin also braved the floodwaters in the riverside of Marikina using her Hummer truck to save flood victims. A fine example of a person who is true to her commitment when she joined Gabriela and Ako Mismo organizations.

Clearly, nature knows no celebrity or person. Everyone's a possible target.