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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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Marco Yuchengco Santos suggests turning POGO spaces into art exhibits
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2025 - 8:47am
One artist is suggesting spaces initially occuppied by POGOs can be utilized instead for art exhibitions.
Fire and water: Marco Yuchengco Santos finds comets in heated acrylic sheets
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2025 - 8:30am
Marco Santos' newest untitled piece using heated plexiglass is an experimental medium he's trying out.
Artist Pete Jimenez tackles West Philippine Sea with cut-up boats artworks
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2025 - 8:23am
Artist Pete Jimenez's two art pieces greet visitors to the "Here & Now & Now & Then" contemporary art exhibit as they tackle two different social fronts.
Filipino short filmmakers to compete at Cannes Film Festival 2025
by Kristofer Purnell - May 6, 2025 - 7:01pm
Short films involving Filipino directors Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero are set to compete in the Short Film Competition of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Lotlot de Leon grateful for mom Nora Aunor's Presidential Medal of Merit
by Kristofer Purnell - May 6, 2025 - 6:58pm
Actress Lotlot de Leon expressed her gratitude after her mother Nora Aunor was posthumously conferred the Presidential Medal of Merit.
Juan Ponce Enrile outlives 8 popes, set to see 9th
by Kristofer Purnell - May 6, 2025 - 6:04pm
Many Filipinos joke about the longevity of former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, and now, they have another point of reference to quip about.
Gary Ross Pastrana's reassembled boat makes way to Makati
by Kristofer Purnell - May 6, 2025 - 4:01pm
Artist Gary Ross Pastrana's "Stream" has found its way to Makati after its pieces made rounds in Asia.
LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Top 5 National Costume winners
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 5:11pm
The Miss Universe Philippines organization announced the winners of this year's National Costume competition, a day after crowning Ahtisa Manalo as the 2025 titleholder.
WATCH: Miss Universe PH 2025 2nd runner-up Yllana Aduana on education empowerment
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 4:32pm
Siniloan's Yllana "Yana" Marie Aduana finished as 2nd runner-up in an eventful Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant.
WATCH: Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez on Filipino youth's role in May 12 elections
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 4:07pm
Sultan Kudarat's Chelsea Fernandez finished as a Top 6 finalist in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant and was appointed Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025.
WATCH: Miss Supranational Philippines 2026 Katrina Llegado on women in politics
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 3:42pm
Taguig's Maria Katrina Llegado finished as a Top 6 finalist in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant and was appointed Miss Supranational Philippines 2026.
WATCH: Miss Eco Int'l Philippines 2025 Gabriella Carballo in Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Q&A
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 2:49pm
Cebu City's Gabriella "Gabbi" Mai Carballo finished as a Top 6 finalist in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant and was appointed Miss Eco International Philippines 2025.
'ASAP' to honor Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, Hajji Alejandro, Pope Francis
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 1:44pm
The May 4 episode of the Sunday musical variety show "ASAP" will be in remembrance of a few late Filipino icons and Pope Francis.
Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock reuniting anew for romantic thriller
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 12:39pm
Actors Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are teaming up once more for an upcoming movie by Amazon MGM Studios.
Ricky Davao tributes: Sharon Cuneta, Agot Isidro honor late actor
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 12:08pm
Tributes are flowing in for late actor and singer Ricky Davao, who passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.
Rufa Mae Quinto celebrates dismissal of SEC violation charges
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 11:17am
Actress-comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is celebrating the dismissal of several Securities Regulation Code violations she was charged with late last year.
'Forever missed': Jackie Lou Blanco honors ex Ricky Davao, mom Pilita Corrales
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 10:17am
Actress Jackie Lou Blanco paid tribute to her ex-husband Ricky Davao, who died yesterday, May 2, at the age of 63. 
LIST: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 winners, including Miss Cosmo PH, Miss Supranational PH
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 12:52am
The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant finished with Chelsea Manalo crowning another Manalo, pageant veteran Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province, as her successor.
WATCH: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo gives winning Q&A answer
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2025 - 12:42am
The pageant veteran was not unfazed by her fall, even referencing it during the Question and Answer segment.
Ahtisa Manalo rises to win Miss Universe Philippines 2025
by Kristofer Purnell - May 2, 2025 - 11:47pm
Ahtisa Manalo will represent the Philippines in the 74th Miss Universe pageant taking place in Thailand later this year.
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