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Ricky Lee: Direk Ishmael Bernal will be happy and amused with ‘Isang Himala’
by Leah Salterio - December 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Essaying the role of Elsa, the barrio lass who witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary that changed her life in director Ishmael Bernal’s “Himala” (1982), is a huge challenge for any actress...
Newcomer John Arcenas portrays April Boy in ‘Idol’ biopic
by Leah Salterio - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The title role in “Idol,” the true-to-life film of singing star April Boy Regino, did not land on a silver platter in the lap of young acting upstart John Arcenas.
From Maria Clara to calendar girl: Julie Anne embraces ‘bolder, more fun side’
by Leah Salterio - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am
“This is a surreal moment.”
Raymond Lauchengco returns to doing what he loves best
by Leah Salterio - October 18, 2024 - 12:00am
After taking many “detours” in his life, setting aside singing in the process with occasional starts and stops, Raymond Lauchegco is back to doing what he loves best — singing.
‘Love Child’ cast dedicates the film to producer Mother Lily
by Leah Salterio - August 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Just as when Regal Entertainment’s Cinemalaya XX romantic-comedy entry, “Love Child,” was scheduled to be shown in local theaters, producer Lily Monteverde passed away on Aug. 4. She was 85 and...
‘It’s Showtime’ kids get new endorsement deal
by Leah Salterio - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The former “Isip Bata” kids who were introduced last year on ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime,” have successfully started their showbiz careers getting one big break after another.
‘It's about time Jazz is here again’: David Benoit reconnects with Pinoy audiences
by Leah Salterio - July 25, 2024 - 12:00am
No one was more thrilled to set foot on the Manila concert stage again than David Benoit, who had a long-awaited rendezvous with his Manila audience last July 20 after 12 years of not performing in the Philippi...
Edgar Mortiz comes full circle in music as he turns 70
by Leah Salterio - July 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz was only 13 years old when he joined “Tawag ng Tanghalan” in 1967 and became consecutive champions.
CCP brings back ‘Triple Threat’ series with powerhouse all-female lineup
by Leah Salterio - July 12, 2024 - 12:00am
The Cultural Center of the Philippines’ “Triple Threat” series started back in 2013 with the leading men and woman of Philippine theater featuring Audie Gemora, Nonie Buencamino and Menchu Lau...
Stripped of his National Artist award, Carlo Caparas leaves an enduring legacy
by Leah Salterio - May 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Writer-turned-film director and producer Carlo J. Caparas was best remembered for his graphic, comic book characters and super heroes that got ingrained in the minds of Filipinos. He passed on last May 25 at the...
Paolo Contis feels honored to play John Arcilla’s son in ‘FuchSia Libre’
by Leah Salterio - May 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Working on his latest big screen assignment, the comedy “Fuchsia Libre,” took quite a while for actor Paolo Contis, since he still had to wrap up the Netflix drama, “A Journey,” where he reunited...
Parokya ni Edgar musical is big-budget and grand
by Leah Salterio - May 9, 2024 - 12:00am
Successful groups, who have charted popular songs with the albums they produced, discovered theater or stage as another venue to present their music to their fans and the public in general.
After 5-year wait, ALV Films' 2nd venture gets theatrical run
by Leah Salterio - April 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The young cast of the director Philip King’s youth-oriented film, “Go! La Union” or popularly “G! LU,” really waited for the theatrical release of their project that has been in the...
Bryan Boy out to make his presence felt in the local scene
by Leah Salterio - April 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Two decades before today’s social media celebrities made a name for themselves, Bryan Grey Yambao or more popularly known as Bryan Boy, popularly lorded it over the Internet where he got recognized as a celebrity...
‘Legend’ is how Julia Barretto calls Aga Muhlach
by Leah Salterio - February 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Having a young actress paired with a multi-awarded actor is rare. That’s why very few imagined that a project starring Julia Barretto and Aga Muhlach would actually happen.
Luis Manzano faces busy 2024, no plans for Baby no. 2 yet with Jessy
by Leah Salterio - January 26, 2024 - 12:00am
It was a Sunday, but TV host and celebrity endorser Luis Manzano was working. Not that he minds, but he must.
Late Ronaldo Valdez's scenes in son Janno's film well-applauded during premiere
by Leah Salterio - January 25, 2024 - 12:00am
“Echoserang frog (joker),” late actor Ronaldo Valdez told co-star Anjo Yllana as the former chastised the latter in the comedy flick, “Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko.”
Highlights, sidelights at the 49th MMFF’s Gabi ng Parangal
by Leah Salterio - December 29, 2023 - 12:00am
Piolo Pascual, nominated as Best Actor for Derick Cabrido’s horror drama, Mallari, approached his big screen “parents,” Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon, who were seated together at the New...
Singing for Disney is a wish come true for Zephanie
by Leah Salterio - December 10, 2023 - 12:00am
In celebration of Disney’s 100 years, Zephanie Dimaranan was tapped to record the Tagalog version of Wish movie theme, Aking Hiling, last month.
Jose Mari Chan refuses to be called ‘Father of Filipino Christmas tunes’
by Leah Salterio - November 5, 2023 - 12:00am
Veteran singer-composer Jose Mari Chan refuses to be tagged as the Father of Filipino Christmas tunes despite the undeniable success of his pop song, Christmas In Our Hearts, that is always played when holiday season...
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