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No longer a secret: Mark Ian Garcia is TV5’s next rising star
by MJ Marflori - May 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Every now and then, the universe sends you a sign. Sometimes it comes in the form of a tip from a trusted source, a whisper in the hallways of a network or the electric buzz of social media comments that just won’t...
Not just for show: How ‘My Bespren Emman is changing lives through action
by MJ Marflori - April 5, 2026 - 12:00am
In an era where television promotion is often defined by flashy billboards, viral hashtags and carefully curated celebrity appearances, TV5’s newest inspirational series “My Bespren Emman” is taking...
A final season, a lasting ache: Parting with ‘Stranger Things’
by MJ Marflori - January 3, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a certain kind of heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye to a show you love. It’s not dramatic. It doesn’t announce itself loudly. Instead, it settles in quietly like realizing you’ll...
Alexa Ilacad is finally getting her flowers
by MJ Marflori - October 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The weekend is here, and that only means one thing: “Your Face Sounds Familiar” is lighting up primetime once again on TV5.
From animation to idols: Meeting the real-life Huntr/x of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
by MJ Marflori - October 4, 2025 - 12:00am
“Take down, take down!”
Viva’s next big leading man Lance Carr joins AshDres’ ‘Minamahal’
by MJ Marflori - August 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Lance Carr entered the chat!
From Metropolis to Manila, Superman touches down to steal Pinoy hearts
by MJ Marflori - June 21, 2025 - 12:00am
DC got it right. Kicking off the global tour of “Superman” right here in the Philippines wasn’t just a bold choice, it was a brilliant one.
Beyond the red carpet: What Tudum says about the future of entertainment storytelling
by MJ Marflori - June 7, 2025 - 12:00am
There are assignments that change you, and then there are experiences that remind you exactly why you do what you do. My trip to Netflix’s “Tudum” global fan event was both.
Chelsea Manalo shares competition strategy for upcoming Miss Universe
by MJ Marflori - October 26, 2024 - 12:00am
As it should be. One of the toughest things a Filipina woman can go through is joining a pageant in a powerhouse country like the Philippines.
Strong Filipino presence at the ‘Emily in Paris’ premiere in Rome
by MJ Marflori - September 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Representation matters — even in events, yes, from fashion to global Hollywood ones.
Gerald Anderson commits to becoming a real-life hero
by MJ Marflori - August 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Mister consistent.
All eyes are on Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun
by MJ Marflori - July 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Since BinJin or Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin of “Crash Landing on You” in 2019, the local South Korea and global drama fans have never shipped any tandem as hard as they adore Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won...
Thai billionaire actor makes presence felt in Philippines
by MJ Marflori - April 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Heir to the Central Group fortune, Pachara “Peach” Chirathivat, was in town just this week.
Moira opens up about recent ADHD diagnosis
by MJ Marflori - September 16, 2023 - 12:00am
The common showbiz follower knows that singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre did not have the easiest time in recent years.
TV5 leans on light and funny projects for the summer
by MJ Marflori - March 4, 2023 - 12:00am
Just when you thought that TV5 would take a step back and re-calibrate as the network just switched and welcomed new bosses, here comes three new shows off the bat!
Celeste Cortesi leaves for miss universe to fight for Philippine’s 5th crown
by MJ Marflori - December 17, 2022 - 12:00am
Svelte, statuesque and ready are some of the adjectives used by pageant aficionados to describe 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Silvia Celeste Cortesi. She will be competing against almost 90 women from around the...
New MTRCB and FDCP leaders share plans for entertainment industry
by MJ Marflori - July 30, 2022 - 12:00am
After the government appointments have settled, the newly-minted leaders of the showbiz industry went straight to work.
Gerald Anderson secures love for Julia Barretto amid naysayers
by MJ Marflori - June 18, 2022 - 12:00am
There has been an influx of comments online regarding Gerald Anderson’s sincerity and love for girlfriend Julia Barretto.
Do Jessy and Luis have a prenup agreement?
by MJ Marflori - February 5, 2022 - 12:00am
Finally! What felt like the longest month ever is now over and now, it’s a little over a week before the much celebrated (or dreaded?) Valentine’s Day celebration for Filipinos.
Professionalism in Philippine showbiz is at its peak
by MJ Marflori - January 22, 2022 - 12:00am
While the upsurge of the Marites is unstoppable, the artists involved are usually nonchalant and are just going on privately with their own lives whilst being busy with their ever important TV or fi lm projects....
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