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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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Football star Lamine Yamal to lead grassroots efforts with phone brand
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 6:44pm
Lamine Yamal will join football-related community initiatives aiming to support grassroots football development while supporting facilities upgrades, with open suggestions for more football charity projects...
Miracle or coincidence? Houses spared from Los Angeles wildfires
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 6:05pm
As wildfires continue to rage in a number of neighborhoods in Los Angeles, uplifting stories about houses spared from damages are giving residents hope for recovery in their communities.
Hev Abi positive about local hip-hop growth
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 5:54pm
Filipino rapper Hev Abi is happy about the current state of the local hip-hop scene and believes its future will only get better.
Cameron Diaz's first movie in over a decade releases trailer
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 5:34pm
A trailer for upcoming action-comedy movie "Back in Action" starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz was released. This is Diaz's first movie in over a decade.
BB Gandanghari: Robin Padilla now treats me like a little sister
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 5:29pm
Former actress BB Gandanghari reflected on the improved relationship with her brother Robin Padilla, 16 years since she transitioned.
John Amores sells Sara Duterte letter, JRU jersey to Boss Toyo
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 5:00pm
Controversial basketball player John Amores sold two key "memorabilia" he owned to entrepreneur Jayson Luzadas, better known as Boss Toyo.
T.O.P. addresses BigBang departure, 'Squid Game' character Thanos
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 4:51pm
Korean singer-actor T.O.P. opened up about his departure from boy band BigBand in 2023 as well as his participation in Netflix's hit show "Squid Game."
TBA to begin production on Manuel Quezon movie, eyeing late 2025 release
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 3:14pm
Production company TBA Studios is gearing up to start shooting historical movie "Quezon," based on the second president of the Philippines Manuel L. Quezon.
Lea Salonga joins TGA's 'Into The Woods,' 1st musical in Philippines in 7 years
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 1:10pm
Award-winning actress Lea Salonga is joining the cast of Theatre Group Asia's upcoming iteration of "Into The Woods," marking her first musical in the Philippines since 2018.
Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk meet again in 'Daredevil: Born Again' trailer
by Kristofer Purnell - January 17, 2025 - 11:06am
Marvel Studios released its first trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again" featuring the returns of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk.
Raffy Tulfo warns of phone hacks via free Wi-Fi
by Kristofer Purnell - January 16, 2025 - 6:17pm
Broadcaster-senator Raffy Tulfo tasked the Department of Information and Communication Technology to help prevent the hacking of mobile cellphones when connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
MMFF 2024 reaches P800-M box office target, top 3 grossers announced
by Kristofer Purnell - January 16, 2025 - 2:46pm
The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival managed to reach its box office target of P800 million, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority confirmed.
MIFF 2025 postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires
by Kristofer Purnell - January 16, 2025 - 1:40pm
The 2025 Manila International Film Festival has been postponed until further notice due to the ongoing wildfires raging in Los Angeles.
Neil Gaiman breaks silence over sexual assault claims, denies having non-consensual sex
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 7:13pm
Author Neil Gaiman has spoken up concernign allegations that he sexually assaulted a number of women, denying any sexual encounters he had were without consent.
Hilary Duff welcomes Mandy Moore, family amid Los Angeles fires
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 4:01pm
Actress Mandy Moore and her family are staying in the house of fellow Disney alumni Hilary Duff after the former's house burned down during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles.
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' review: 2 Jim Carreys is twice the fun
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 1:49pm
The "Sonic" movies brought great success to both Sega and Paramount, and the recently premiered third film proves how bankable it is for both lovers of the games and anyone seeking out a fun film to watch.
Singapore's Tiong Bahru Bakery opens 1st international branch in BGC
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 1:01pm
Singapore's Tiong Bahru Bakery has opened its first international branch in Bonifacio Global City.
Pro Chef Juday: Judy Ann Santos finishes professional culinary program
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 11:36am
Actress Judy Ann Santos just completed her Professional Culinary Arts Program at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies.
Lee Min Ho returning to Manila for fan meeting
by Kristofer Purnell - January 15, 2025 - 11:20am
Korean star Lee Min-ho is coming back to the Philippines later this year as part of his new fan meeting tour, his first in eight years.
Gong Yoo, Song Hye Kyo begin production on new show 'Slowly, Intensely'
by Kristofer Purnell - January 14, 2025 - 3:54pm
Korean actors Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo are collaborating for the first time on the upcoming show "Slowly, Intensely."
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