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Herlene Budol finds a mentor in Pokwang
by Jerry Donato - February 10, 2025 - 12:00am
After starring in the drama series “Magandang Dilag” as the plain-looking and witty Gigi, Herlene Budol headlines another GMA Afternoon Prime series “Binibining Marikit” as the hard-working...
How Alex Calleja’s birthday show led to first Netflix special
by Jerry Donato - February 7, 2025 - 12:00am
As a creative, Alex Calleja wears many hats, from being a comedy actor to a TV-radio host, podcaster and writer. In his Netflix special, titled “Tamang Panahon,” he highlights his stand-up comic persona...
From child star to debutante: Ashley Sarmiento is ready for new challenges in acting, music
by Jerry Donato - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Sparkle GMA Artist Center teen star Ashley Sarmiento had her coming-of-age celebration last Jan. 26 with “The Princess Diaries” theme and “Bridgerton” vibes at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Thus,...
Ruru Madrid thrives on work expectations
by Jerry Donato - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Headlining any project comes with expectations, especially when its debut season is a success. Two of them are for the show to perform well, ratings-wise, and to offer something new.
Reuben Laurente blends dual passions for performing and visual arts
by Jerry Donato - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Aside from being an Original Pilipino Music singer, Reuben Laurente has also been making his own objects of art or masterpieces in the form of paintings. The former The CompanY member has widened his artistic horizons...
Gloria Romero: An inspiration to aspiring stars and new movie queens
by Jerry Donato - January 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine entertainment industry has produced movie queens and versatile actresses with careers spanning decades.
Sponge Cola offers two versions of heartbreak in new song Kelly
by Jerry Donato - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
In the last quarter of last year, Sponge Cola added Kelly (Scorpio) to its growing collection of songs that continues to define the alt-rock band’s music. Recently, the Original Pilipino Music established group...
Shaira Diaz is at her busiest
by Jerry Donato - January 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Shaira Diaz continues her leading lady role in Season 2 of GMA’s adventure, action, and drama series, “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.”
Ruru Madrid reprises iconic role in expanded ‘Lolong’ story
by Jerry Donato - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Ruru Madrid is returning to the primetime adventure project “Lolong” and reprising an iconic role that established himself as an action-drama actor.
After the world is so small, what’s next for Paolo Sandejas?
by Jerry Donato - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
After releasing the album titled, the world is so small, under the recording label Sony Music Entertainment, singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas is thrilled about what his next musical endeavor will be like. His following...
Why Beauty and Denise couldn't say no to ‘Prinsesa ng City Jail’
by Jerry Donato - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
By this time, the GMA Afternoon Prime viewers have already acquainted themselves with the new characters that reliable actresses Beauty Gonzalez and Denise Laurel portray in “Prinsesa Ng City Jail.”
Direk Jerry Sineneng attests to Team Jolly’s reel and real-life chemistry
by Jerry Donato - January 14, 2025 - 12:00am
In charge of the mise-en-scéne of the now-airing “Prinsesa Ng City Jail” is Jerry Lopez Sineneng.
Paolo Sandejas Sings about saving LDR in a happy, hopeful way
by Jerry Donato - January 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas has given his two cents on how to save a long-distance relationship, or LDR, in the single, manila to LA. The latter is part and parcel of his recently-launched album, the world is...
Kokoy de Santos describes the past year as fruitful and productive
by Jerry Donato - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am
“Blessed” or fortunate.
Sparkle artists Antonio, Bruce, Raheel grateful for ‘Mga Batang Riles’ project
by Jerry Donato - January 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Antonio Vinzon, Bruce Roeland, and Raheel Bhyria, all promising Kapuso talents, are also headlining the drama-action series, “Mga Batang Riles.”
Miguel Tanfelix breaks away from love teams in hard-action project ‘Batang Riles’
by Jerry Donato - January 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Sparkle GMA Artist Center actor Miguel Tanfelix ventures into action-drama via “Mga Batang Riles,” essaying the character named Kidlat, who grows up in the depressed and impoverished community of Sitio...
The power of ensemble acting makes ‘Espantaho’ thrilling
by Jerry Donato - January 1, 2025 - 12:00am
“Espantaho” (Scarecrow) is a tale of family and forgiveness, told in the drama-horror genre. For the audiences, it could also be a tale of great ensemble acting. You know the kind that complements the...
‘The Kingdom’ introduces a Filipino nation never colonized
by Jerry Donato - December 30, 2024 - 12:00am
All those who have watched “The Kingdom” will agree that it deserves the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal.
A gripping tale of strange experiences caught on camera
by Jerry Donato - December 28, 2024 - 12:00am
A group of amateur celebrity ghost hunters is embarking on an adventure where the real and reel as well as the natural and supernatural worlds intersect.
MMFF at 50: What makes each film worth watching?
by Jerry Donato - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am
That time of the year has come when the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which is having its golden edition, presents a collection of films that are in stark contrast in terms of narrative and theme. There are...
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