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From damsels to defenders: How ‘Encantadia’ reimagined the Pinay heroine
by Nathalie Tomada - June 24, 2025 - 12:00am
When GMA 7’s “Encantadia” first aired in 2005, its creator Suzette Doctolero didn’t foresee it becoming arguably the most iconic fantasy franchise in Philippine television.
Siargao gets a starring role in the romance ‘Unconditional’
by Nathalie Tomada - June 22, 2025 - 12:00am
A dreamy scene of the island waves of Siargao opens Adolfo Alix Jr.’s film “Unconditional,” setting the tone for a tender love story that explores not just romantic love, but also the bonds of friendship...
At 30, Daniel Padilla finds more purpose
by Nathalie Tomada - June 20, 2025 - 12:00am
This proudly Cebuano brand placed its full trust in Daniel Padilla at a time when others may have hesitated.
The CompanY at 40: A nostalgia trip with a sweet reunion and P-pop surprise
by Nathalie Tomada - June 18, 2025 - 12:00am
You’d think that The CompanY’s 40th anniversary concert last Saturday at Solaire’s The Theatre wouldn’t be complete without Everlasting Love.
New ‘Sang’gres’ step into their roles with help from the past
by Nathalie Tomada - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The gems have officially been passed on, and a new generation of sang’gres — played by Bianca Umali, Faith Da Silva, Angel Guardian and Kelvin Miranda — has emerged. From the looks of it —...
What celebrity dads learned from their fathers
by Nathalie Tomada - June 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Fathers, in their quiet strength and everyday choices, often shape who we become — even before we realize it.
Who among these Binibinis will wear the crown?
by Nathalie Tomada - June 15, 2025 - 12:00am
A new set of Binibini queens will be crowned tonight as the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant culminates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with a live telecast on TV5. But even before the winners are announced, the...
Gladys Reyes finds her voice in new film
by Nathalie Tomada - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
At 47, Gladys Reyes is taking on a surprising first in her decades-long career — she’s starring in a full-length musical film.
What is Filipino? Jiggy and Marnie Manicad seek answers in Netflix docu-series
by Nathalie Tomada - June 12, 2025 - 12:00am
What makes something Filipino? What makes preparing food, designing homes or making music uniquely Filipino?
Rhian Ramos returns to ‘fantaseryes’ as the new villain in ‘Encantadia’
by Nathalie Tomada - June 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Truth be told, Rhian Ramos had been avoiding doing fantaseryes. But when she was offered the role of the main villain, Mitena, in GMA 7’s highly-anticipated primetime series “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre,”...
After Cannes, Japanese film co-produced by Sylvia Sanchez, Alemberg Ang to be shown in Philippines
by Nathalie Tomada - June 10, 2025 - 12:00am
When filmmaker Alemberg Ang learned that the Japanese coming-of-age film “Renoir” needed additional funding, he thought of bringing in actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez.
Manhunt International 2024 Kevin Dasom eyes Hollywood next
by Nathalie Tomada - June 7, 2025 - 12:00am
When Manhunt International 2024 Kevin Dasom was told that he might come off as “intimidating” to girls — being a pageant king and all, not to mention the Henry Cavill a.k.a. “Superman”...
What Paul Soriano learned from working with Lav Diaz and Gael García Bernal
by Nathalie Tomada - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
“One day, he sent me an e-mail,” said producer Paul Soriano, recounting how he came on board “Magellan,” Lav Diaz’s latest historical epic that recently premiered at Cannes and has since...
From Endorser to Entrepreneur: Maja Salvador finally joins the beauty business
by Nathalie Tomada - June 5, 2025 - 12:00am
As if becoming a new mom wasn’t enough of a life shift, Maja Salvador- Nuñez is also stepping into a brand-new chapter — this time, in the beauty business.
Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado are partners in action, for real, in comeback series
by Nathalie Tomada - June 1, 2025 - 12:00am
For Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado, “Sanggang Dikit FR” marks a milestone — their first teleserye together as a married couple. Contrary to expectations perhaps of a romance or drama like their...
Julia Montes reveals what makes Coco Martin an ‘ideal partner’
by Nathalie Tomada - May 28, 2025 - 12:00am
While Julia Montes prefers to keep her relationship with Coco Martin low-key, the actress has opened up on why she sees the Kapamilya primetime king an “ideal partner” in real life.
A homecoming IS in the works for ‘Magellan’ after Cannes
by Nathalie Tomada - May 25, 2025 - 12:00am
After receiving critical acclaim at Cannes, including a five-minute standing ovation during its premiere night, Lav Diaz’s latest opus “Magellan” (Magalhães) may soon set its course back...
How the ‘stars aligned’ for Charo and Dingdong’s first film together
by Nathalie Tomada - May 23, 2025 - 12:00am
It’s not hard to say that seeing Charo Santos and Dingdong Dantes together on screen for the first time is worth the seven years it took to happen.
Ben&Ben sets off on multi-city tour
by Nathalie Tomada - May 22, 2025 - 12:00am
Ben&Ben is set to kick off the Philippine leg of their “The Traveller Across Dimensions World Tour,” a multi-sensory concert experience blending music, storytelling and animation. The tour brings...
Matteo Guidicelli takes on mission to tell stories of the ‘Philippine Defenders’
by Nathalie Tomada - May 16, 2025 - 12:00am
 Matteo Guidicelli is hosting “Philippine Defenders,” a new GMA Public Affairs documentary that puts Filipino soldiers’ stories front and center.
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