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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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Dominic Roque, Sue Ramirez go island-hopping in Siargao, still mum on dating rumors
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2024 - 1:24pm
Actors Sue Ramirez and Dominic Roque were spotted in Siargao together yet again but neither have yet to address the circulating dating rumors between them.
'Focus on what's in front of you': Maris Racal offers advice for breakup recovery
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2024 - 10:47am
Actress-singer Maris Racal shared some pieces of advice for those going through or recovering from a breakup.
'Hello, Love, Again' overtakes 'Rewind' as highest-grossing Filipino film
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2024 - 9:51am
Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards' "Hello, Love, Again" raked in P930 million at the box office making it the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time.
Pediatric experts call for more awareness on invasive meningococcal disease
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2024 - 4:18pm
Two pediatric experts are calling for more awareness on invasive meningococcal disease or IMD in the Philippines given the number of local cases that lead to fatalities.
Miss Universe Philippines defends Chelsea Manalo, condemns 'unfair, insensitive' comments
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2024 - 2:02pm
The Miss Universe Philippines organization issued a statement condemning the comments of a pageant vlogger towards Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo, calling for respect and responsibility within the pageant...
SB19, BINI lead winners of returning Myx Music Awards
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2024 - 1:40pm
P-pop groups SB19 and BINI were the big winners at the 2024 Myx Music Awards, which makes a comeback after two years.
Krishnah Gravidez credits Janine Gutierrez for pageantry journey
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2024 - 12:26pm
Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez expressed her gratitude for actress Janine Gutierrez for a past encounter that set the former on her journey into pageantry.
Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga's 'Die With A Smile' fastest to billion Spotify streams
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2024 - 11:45am
"Die With A Smile," the collaborative song of singer-actress Lady Gaga and Filipino-American crooner Bruno Mars, is the fastest track to reach a billion streams on Spotify.
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'manifest' as new word of the year
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2024 - 7:33pm
Cambridge Dictionary revealed that the word "manifest" is its Word of the Year for 2024, after the word was searched nearly 130,000 times on its website.
Filipinos want to buy e-vehicles but concerned about infrastructure, maintenance — study
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2024 - 6:13pm
A study conducted by automobile manufacturer Ford in the Philippines found that nearly half of Filipinos want to buy an electric vehicle.
Kim Chiu embraces confidence, life wins in calendar girl stint
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2024 - 4:40pm
Actress-singer Kim Chiu continues to be a beam of positivity after being named as the latest calendar girl for local beverage company Tanduay.
Kim Chiu is Tanduay calendar girl for 2025
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2024 - 9:11am
Actress-singer Kim Chiu was unveiled as the latest calendar girl for local beverage company Tanduay.
'Wicked' review: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande amaze in adaptation of Broadway hit
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 7:05pm
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande headline the cast of the much-anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway hit "Wicked," an origin story of sorts for the two witches that appear in "The Wizard of Oz."
Universal releases 'How To Train Your Dragon' live-action trailer
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 5:30pm
Universal Pictures released the first look and teaser trailer for its live-action film adaptation of Dreamworks Animation's "How To Train Your Dragon."
Weasley twin actors James, Oliver Phelps still keep in touch with 'Harry Potter' castmates
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:40pm
Twin actors James and Oliver Phelps still keep in touch with their "Harry Potter" castmates, over a decade since the main franchise ended.
'Harry Potter' twins James, Oliver Phelps in Manila; want to try Sisig with beer
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:35pm
"Harry Potter" actors James and Oliver Phelps are aiming to level up their taste factors when it comes to Filipino food.
Booksale closing down some branches, entering 'new chapter'
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:30pm
Popular local book store Booksale is closing down some of its branches as it embraces a "new chapter."
Chelsea Manalo's 'twin' Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria could have represented South Africa
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:26pm
Many pointed out the continental queens were well-represented having two women in color in Chelsea Manalo and Chidimma Adetshina, whom some have dubbed "twinning Black Barbies."
Ne-Yo, Jabbawockeez headline Manila hotel's New Year’s Eve party
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:20pm
Award-winning singer Ne-Yo and dance group Jabbawockeez lead a stellar line-up for Solaire Resort North's New Year's Eve celebration party.
Ben&Ben's Pat Lasaten, Agnes Reoma tie knot in Los Angeles
by Kristofer Purnell - November 20, 2024 - 2:13pm
Patricia Lasaten and Agnes Reoma, two members of Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, got married in a ceremony held in Los Angeles, United States.
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