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Kristofer Purnell
Kristofer Purnell

Kristofer is a content producer for Philstar.com's Lifestyle and Entertainment section. As of May 2023, Kristofer is also the sub-section editor for Movies and for Events under Entertainment. He previously served as a social media producer for two years at Philstar.com before shifting to Lifestyle and Entertainment.

A graduate of AB Communication from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2018 — with tracks focusing on journalism and film studies — Kristofer was also a Best Thesis nominee with his study that focused on masculinity and heteronormativity in Philippine films.

Kristofer previously worked at Manila Bulletin in the Digital Lifestyle and Lifestyle sections, writing articles and covering events related to Arts & Culture and Youth.

You can follow his blog (mrsummerpurns.wordpress.com) for film reviews and film-related articles, among others, and his Letterboxd account (letterboxd.com/mrsummerpurns).

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'Mommy loves you': BINI's Mikha Lim looks back at adopting puppy
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 5:51pm
Pawssion Project belatedly thanked BINI Mikha for adopting one of their puppies earlier this year.
Matet de Leon calls out 'Kuya' Ian for 'mistakes, unread chats'
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 5:30pm
Matet de Leon took a swipe at her adoptive brother Ian, the latest in their family's dispute regarding the estate of matriarch Nora Aunor.
Viber, OpenAI bring free ChatGPT to mobile Philippine app users
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 4:46pm
Rakuten Viber teamed up with OpenAI to allow Philippine users to access the artificial intelligence company's chatbot ChatGPT for free without having to leave the Viber app.
BTS' Jungkook 1st Asian to cross 3 billion Spotify streams
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 4:32pm
"Seven" by Jungkook of BTS just went past 3 billion streams on Spotify, a first for any Korean and Asian artist.
Liam Payne's son to inherit P1.78B estate
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Bear Grey Payne, the only son of Liam Payne, will be the sole heir of his the British singer's estate following his death two years ago.
Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon lend voices in new 'Forgotten Island' trailer
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 1:48pm
A new trailer for "Forgotten Island" features more characters appearing in the animated movie inspired by Filipino folklore and mythology.
'Teach You A Lesson' actor Kim Mu Yeol to star in new medical drama
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 12:25pm
Netflix has confirmed production has begun on new medical drama "First Doctor" helmed by "Juvenile Justice" creatives Hong Jong-chan and Kim Min-seok.
F4, Ashin donate P5M to Mindanao earthquake victims
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 10:20am
Three members of F4 have donated P5 million to assist families affected by the recent earthquake in southern Mindanao.
M1ss Jade So banners Philippines in 1st 'Drag Race Down Under vs. the World'
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 9:34am
M1ss Jade So takes "doll domination" to the world
Selena Gomez to reunite with Timothee Chalamet in his 1st animated film
by Kristofer Purnell - June 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Selena and Timothee reunite for an animated endeavor. 
Kathryn Bernardo to unveil Madame Tussauds statue in July
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 5:38pm
Kathryn Bernardo will officially unveil her Madame Tussauds wax statue next month before it moves to its permanent home in Hong Kong.
Carly Rae Jepsen surprises fans with double album news
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 4:31pm
Iglesia ni Carly Rae Jepsen arise, the queen is back.
Filipino-British actress Eve Ridley recalls bagging 'Supergirl' role
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 3:33pm
Filipino-British actress Eve Ridley described securing the role of Ruthye Marye Knoll in "Supergirl" as "the best feeling ever."
Keanu Reeves to reunite with 'Toy Story 4' director for new 'Lego' film
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 1:55pm
Keanu Reeves might be reuniting with his "Toy Story 4" director Josh Cooley for a brand new Lego movie.
Bianca Manalo backs ex Sherwin Gatchalian for WinRi tandem
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 12:51pm
The actress remains supportive of her senator ex. 
Olivia Rodrigo sets all-women music festival featuring Katseye, Chappell Roan
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 10:28am
Who run the world? Girls.
Rody Vera joins 'The Notebook' musical opposite Celeste Legaspi
by Kristofer Purnell - June 23, 2026 - 10:20am
Rody Vera completes the main pairing of actors in the upcoming international premiere of "The Notebook: The Musical."
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' stages musical with sign language interpreters
by Kristofer Purnell - June 22, 2026 - 10:52am
A few weeks before beginning its Philippine debut, the "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" musical have announced one of its shows will feature Filipino Sign Language interpreters.
Korea's national museum taps BTS' RM as 1st global ambassador
by Kristofer Purnell - June 20, 2026 - 4:59pm
The National Museum of Korea appointed BTS leader RM as the first Global Public Relations Ambassador in the institution's history.
Siblings Ian, Lotlot de Leon trade barbs anew over mom Nora Aunor's legacy, inheritance
by Kristofer Purnell - June 20, 2026 - 4:35pm
The feud among children of Nora Aunor flipped another chapter following the latest exchange of remarks between eldest siblings Ian and Lotlot de Leon.
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