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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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Ippudo reopens Uptown branch as 1st Ramen Bar
by Kristofer Purnell - March 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Japanese restaurant Ippudo reopened its branch in Uptown Mall, Taguig as a Ramen Bar in an effort to maximize the "ramen experience" while expanding its menu of non-ramen dishes.
International Dance Day Fest sets 2nd edition
by Kristofer Purnell - March 29, 2025 - 9:00am
The Samsung Performing Arts Theater will once again host performances spanning different genres in celebration of International Dance Day this April.
'This is Ser Jorah!': Benjamin Alves on working with 'Game of Thrones' star Iain Glen
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 4:52pm
Benjamin Alves isn't the only actor in "Quezon" who is thrilled to be working with "Game of Thrones" star Iain Glen.
Benjamin Alves teases potential subject of another 'Bayaniverse' movie after 'Quezon'
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 4:30pm
"Quezon," about the country's second president, is the latest film to take part in director Jerrold Tarog's "Bayaniverse" films, although actor Benjamin Alves hinted the franchise...
Jodi Sta. Maria named new PAWS ambassador; calls to adopt more rescued animals
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 3:44pm
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria reiterated her call to the people interested in having pets of their own to prioritze adopting rescued animals.
'Gigil,' 'kababayan,' 'sando' added to Oxford English Dictionary
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 3:26pm
Filipino words like "gigil" and "kababayan" have been included in the latest update of the Oxford English Dictionary.
WATCH: Manila Metropolitan Theater tour
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 3:03pm
The Manila Metropolitan Theater is the oldest existing theater in the Philippines, and over the years, it has gone through several restorations.
'Dear Evan Hansen' marking Manila run in September
by Kristofer Purnell - March 28, 2025 - 11:00am
Award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" will have a run in Manila later this year.
IU remembers co-star Kang Myung Joo as 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' tops new survey
by Kristofer Purnell - March 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Korean actress-singer IU honored her "When Life Gives You Tangerines" co-star Kang Myung-joo, who passed away before the show began airing.
Jack Black, Jason Momoa on comedic chemistry in 'A Minecraft Movie'
by Kristofer Purnell - March 26, 2025 - 2:53pm
Actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa had a lot freedom to improvise their fun dynamics while shooting "A Minecraft Movie."
Chef Margarita Fores gets posthumous honor; Toyo Eatery hailed 'Best Restaurant in the Philippines' for 6th time
by Kristofer Purnell - March 26, 2025 - 2:44pm
Toyo Eatery in Makati was included by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in its 2025 list, claiming the "Best Restaurant in the Philippines" recognition for a sixth time.
Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel marks birthday with 'palengke,' La Union OOTDs
by Kristofer Purnell - March 26, 2025 - 2:38pm
Miss Universe 2022 and Filipino-American designer-model R'Bonney Gabriel spent the last week in La Union where she celebrated her 31st birthday.
Song Joong Ki making Philippine debut this May
by Kristofer Purnell - March 26, 2025 - 8:44am
Korean actor Song Joong-ki is visiting the Philippines for the first time in May.
'I love you endlessly': Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi marries partner
by Kristofer Purnell - March 26, 2025 - 8:42am
Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi tied the knot with partner Luthando Bolowana.
Qantas mulls new Jetstar flights from Manila, Cebu to Perth, Brisbane
by Kristofer Purnell - March 25, 2025 - 1:18pm
Australian low-cost airline Jetstar is planning new flights to Manila and Cebu beginning November this year.
Angillyn Gorens speaks up after ex Buboy Villar reveals new partner, child
by Kristofer Purnell - March 25, 2025 - 1:11pm
Angillyn Gorens, the ex of host-comedian Buboy Villar, spoke up after the former child star-turned-character actor revealed he now has a baby boy with a non-showbiz girlfriend.
Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig visiting the Philippines
by Kristofer Purnell - March 25, 2025 - 1:06pm
The reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark is visiting the Philippines this March!
'Kung pwede lang i-rewind': Marian Rivera admits jealousy, making up with past feuds
by Kristofer Purnell - March 22, 2025 - 5:58pm
Actress Marian Rivera admitted to feeling jealousy in the past but shared that all is well now. 
Arci Munoz admits regrets for cosmetic enhancements
by Kristofer Purnell - March 22, 2025 - 5:38pm
Actress-singer Arci Muñoz expressed having regrets for some of the cosmetic enhancements done on her face, but she stressed that she stands by her decision.
Mariah Carey wins 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' copyright lawsuit
by Kristofer Purnell - March 22, 2025 - 2:53pm
A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit claiming that singer Mariah Carey stole elements from a songwriter's track for her classic holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You.&qu...
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