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Leah C. Salterio
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Why The CompanY, Neocolours are more than just ‘legacy acts’
by Leah C. Salterio - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The vocal quartet The CompanY (composed of Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Sweet Plantado-Tiongson and OJ Mariano) and the Neocolours band (Ito Rapadas, Jimmy Antiporda, Marvin Querido, Paku Herrera and Niño Regalado)...
‘Drug War’ director says series seeks understanding rather than changing viewers’ minds
by Leah C. Salterio - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
When director Shugo Praico started working on the crime drama series “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence,” he bravely injected true-to-life accounts based on real stories.
Anne Curtis to be busy with film projects until next year
by Leah C. Salterio - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The last four months of 2026 will not see actress Anne Curtis slowing down in her showbiz projects. She finished dubbing Erik Matti’s nine-part, action-drama series, “Buy Bust 2,” which will stream...
Filipino drummer making it to the US indie music scene
by Leah C. Salterio - August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Uprooting to the US may be a dream for many Filipinos.
‘Dear You’ and the sacrifices familiar to OFWs
by Leah C. Salterio - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The title of the film, “Dear You,” may easily pertain to a love story between a couple. Yet, “Dear You” is actually a tear-jerking family drama directed and co-written by Lan Hongchun.
At 60, Agot Isidro eyes return to her first love
by Leah C. Salterio - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
While others opt to hide their actual ages, singer-actress Agot Isidro proudly announced to everybody that she was turning 60 (July 20, to be exact). “Hello 20 percent,” Agot smilingly said. “Actually,...
At 80, Jose Mari Chan remains in tune with the times
by Leah C. Salterio - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Audiences have witnessed multi-awarded singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan conquer crowds at his concerts both here and abroad.
‘Moana’ live-action film successfully takes off
by Leah C. Salterio - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Disney’s long list of live-action films transposed from animated features has been growing undoubtedly. From “Cinderella” to “Beauty and the Beast” to “The Lion King,” “Aladdin”...
Big night for ‘Quezon,’ Jericho Rosales and Maris Racal at 9th Eddys
by Leah C. Salterio - July 7, 2026 - 12:00am
A jubilant Jericho Rosales jumped up and down onstage after he announced the Best Picture honors that went to the historical biography, “Quezon,” recipient of the Golden Scroll in the ninth Entertainment...
The franchise continues to succeed in ‘Toy Story 5’
by Leah C. Salterio - July 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Is the age of toys really over? Kids now play with tablets and computers. They spend most of their time onscreen playing with their devices.
Jerom Canlas debuts as playwright in VLF XXI
by Leah C. Salterio - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
 Three years after his youngest brother JM passed on, actor-playwright Jerom Canlas admitted the pain of losing someone still lingers.
At 71, Edgar Mortiz stages his first concert
by Leah C. Salterio - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Nothing is never late in life as long as you pursue it. Having a concert at 71 happened for actor-turned-TV director Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz last June 13 at the full-house Proscenium Theater.
Second generation artists take centerstagea
by Leah C. Salterio - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
InnerVoices band founder and keyboardist Rey Bergado did not intend to pass on his musical background to his sons — 23-year-old Migo and 20-year-old Ronan — who are now both musicians.
New ‘American Idol’ winner turns motherhood journey into music
by Leah C. Salterio - May 15, 2026 - 12:00am
“American Idol” Season 24 winner Hannah Harper highlighted mental health throughout her journey in the competition, as she gained widespread attention for her transparency regarding postpartum depre...
After 20 years, Nina proves she can still ignite the stage
by Leah C. Salterio - May 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Amazing is how Asia’s Diamond Soul Siren Nina has enviably managed to stay for two decades in the music business, doing sold-out concerts here and abroad, performing on TV and having hordes of fans through...
Tenor Arman Ferrer joins ‘Master Class’
by Leah C. Salterio - April 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Powerful tenor and theater actor Arman Ferrer cannot be thankful enough that he gets the chance to work with singer-actress-director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and veteran theater director Jaime del Mundo in a stage...
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya paired for the first time in dark rom-com
by Leah C. Salterio - April 12, 2026 - 12:00am
“The Drama” may be a common and cryptic title for a play, a book, a series or a film.
Showbiz, media figures gather for UP CMC’s 60th anniversary celebration
by Leah C. Salterio - March 6, 2026 - 12:00am
After the name was officially changed in January 2025, the University of the Philippines College of Media and Communication marked its glorious 60th anniversary last Feb. 28, attended by many prominent graduates...
Pilar Pilapil makes big-screen comeback after nearly a decade
by Leah C. Salterio - January 24, 2026 - 12:00am
After nearly six decades in the showbiz industry, veteran actress Pilar Pilapil still undoubtedly carries her beauty queen looks from the time she was crowned Miss Philippines in 1967.
Veteran actors lead the cast of timely film about mental health
by Leah C. Salterio - January 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Veteran performers Monching Gutierrez and Pinky Amador lead the cast of Gummy Entertainment’s “Breaking the Silence,” with director Errol Ropero at the helm. The film is an intimate and serious...
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