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Nathalie Tomada
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The timing is finally right for Aga and Jodi to work together
by Nathalie Tomada - September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Aga Muhlach had one actress in mind to play opposite him in “2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7” — Jodi Sta. Maria.
‘First Light’: How a Filipino story became Australia’s Oscar entry
by Nathalie Tomada - September 12, 2026 - 12:00am
A Filipino story will represent Australia in the race for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
Filmmakers hail Bing Lao’s ‘long-overdue, well-deserved’ National Artist honor
by Nathalie Tomada - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipino filmmakers have welcomed the posthumous proclamation of screenwriter Armando “Bing” Lao as National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, saying the recognition honors not only his body of work...
Lea Salonga: A star in Hollywood, a National Artist next?
by Nathalie Tomada - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Lea Salonga became the first-ever homegrown Filipino artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 4, marking another huge milestone in a career that began on a Manila stage and through the years...
Hyun Bin on handling ‘Made in Korea 2’ pressure,‘ being cast’s ‘Big Brother’
by Nathalie Tomada - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Hyun Bin admitted to feeling the pressure as he reprises the role of Ki-tae, an intelligence agent living a double life in “Made in Korea” Season 2. The Disney+ political crime thriller returns this Sept....
‘First take, first kiss, first award’: Christopher de Leon revisits debut film ‘Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang’
by Nathalie Tomada - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Fifty-two years after “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang” launched his showbiz career, Christopher de Leon finally saw the film for the second time and revisited a string of acting firsts.
'Saving Cherry' director Ivan Payawal shares how film ‘saved’ him
by Nathalie Tomada - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s been a while since we laughed this hard over a Filipino film, but “Saving Cherry” did the job — and did it well. So, it’s hard to believe that its director-writer was going through...
Producers address missing ‘Drug War’ episodes on YouTube, postpone finale
by Nathalie Tomada - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The producers of “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” have addressed the temporary disappearance of the first four episodes from YouTube, where they had chosen to release the limited action-drama series...
Nikko Angelo Hinayo brings Pinoy pride to Prime Video’s new global hit ‘Sterling Point’
by Nathalie Tomada - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipino-Canadian actor Nikko Angelo Hinayo made sure to channel his Pinoy roots into his portrayal of Sully in Prime Video’s latest hit series “Sterling Point.”
Barbie Forteza: Adult responsibilities harder than heartbreak
by Nathalie Tomada - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
“Saving Cherry” star Barbie Forteza says romantic heartbreak no longer feels like one of life’s biggest challenges now that realities and responsibilities of adulthood have taken over.
What makes a Disney Legend? Gratitude, humility and a little luck
by Nathalie Tomada - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
What makes a Disney legend?
Can Philippine cinema have another Golden Age?
by Nathalie Tomada - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Film Development Council of the Philippines is looking back at one of the richest periods in local movie history as it marks the Philippine Film Industry Month this coming September.
Shirley Kuan breaks silence after resigning as Bea Alonzo’s manager
by Nathalie Tomada - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Veteran talent manager Shirley Kuan has confirmed that she had resigned as Bea Alonzo’s manager last Aug. 11.
How Disney plans to grow its fandom, according to CEO Josh D’Amaro
by Nathalie Tomada - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine STAR was among roughly 200 members of the press who recently attended “D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event” in Anaheim, California, where one highlight was getting up close and personal...
Apl.de.Ap: ‘Being Filipino is a flex’
by Nathalie Tomada - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
After decades of representing the Philippines on the global music stage, Black Eyed Peas co-founder Apl.de.Ap believes Filipino identity is enjoying a different kind of visibility today.
John Arcilla, Elijah Canlas topbill absurd father-son comedy ‘HB2ME’
by Nathalie Tomada - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
John Arcilla and Elijah Canlas portray a toxic kind of father-son relationship in  the weirdly and surprisingly entertaining “HB2ME (Happy Birthday To Me),” the new action-comedy from MAVX Productions...
Why ‘Fired Up!’ could be your next Taiwanese drama obsession
by Nathalie Tomada - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
It has been years since a Taiwanese series gripped Filipino audiences quite like “Meteor Garden,” which helped usher in the “Asianovela” craze in the country.
Cinemalaya entry ‘Kaka Sa Yawan’ to share proceeds with Mangyan community
by Nathalie Tomada - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Filmmaker Alpha Habon sees his Cinemalaya 2026 entry “Kaka Sa Yawan (Brothers By The River)” as something that can become “bigger than ourselves.”
‘Just Javier’ brings to Philippines the story of a man who could be saint
by Nathalie Tomada - August 9, 2026 - 12:00am
How would you react if someone told you that the brother you grew up with – the restless “troublemaker” in the family – might one day be considered a saint?
‘The Master Cutter’ star Max Collins balances heavy drama with viral dance reels
by Nathalie Tomada - August 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Max Collins has found a way to balance the emotional weight of playing Audrey Regalia in the GMA-Netflix series “The Master Cutter.”
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