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Filipino animator gets Golden Globe for ‘Coco’

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - January 9, 2018 - 4:19pm

As a “Coco” co-creator, a Filipino is also co-recipient of the 2018 Golden Globe for Best Animation Motion Picture.

Sharon Cuneta’s advice to the next Darna

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 20, 2017 - 10:57am

Some netizens say it is time to retire Darna, the super heroine who flew her way to Filipino moviegoers’ hearts for decades. Sharon Cuneta disagrees.

Snapchat millionaire is proudly Fil-Am

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 20, 2017 - 9:42am

Garrett believes it is the Filipino in him that makes him a positive thinker. And he hopes to continue being a role model to the young.

Sharon Cuneta’s battle with the bulge continues

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 18, 2017 - 10:47am

If her reunion movie with ex-husband and former love team Gabby Concepcion pushes through, Sharon Cuneta must discipline herself even more.

How to be Easter chic from head to toe

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 16, 2017 - 9:05am

Here are tips to look smashing this Easter in your chic OOTD and that pair of pastel sneakers that keeps you on the go, from sunup to sundown.

Iza Calzado gets emotional in Osaka

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 11, 2017 - 2:30pm

Almost of all of us worship our parents. Iza Calzado proves she is no exception when she acknowledged their presence in Osaka, where film fest jurors recently named her Best Performer for the psychological thriller...

Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo ‘drowning in love’

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 6, 2017 - 11:57am

All signs show that Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo have taken their romance to the next level.

Kathryn Bernardo not ready for Darna?

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 6, 2017 - 10:27am

Though Kathryn Bernardo is thankful for being considered for the role which generations of top actresses have portrayed through the years, it seems the 21-year-old actress is not ready for it yet.

The difference is in the sandals

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 5, 2017 - 11:45am

A few years ago, comfort was not fashionable. A comfort shoe was kind to the feet, but not stylish...not until now.

Cory Quirino’s beauty secret

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - April 3, 2017 - 2:08pm

Her secret – and that of others who have found the fountain of youth – is inner peace.

The changing face of dancing for TV

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - March 22, 2017 - 5:43pm

“I used to think that the best way to teach dancers is by dictating them about what to do,” says dancing-teacher-to-the-stars Georcelle Dapat-Sy. “Now, I know that it’s leading from beh...

Shirley MacLaine has 'The Last Word'

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - March 20, 2017 - 2:15pm

Star Cinema, in its continuing bid to tie up with international film companies, decided right in timing the release of "The Last Word."

Vina Morales: Piolo Pascual OK for brother-in-law

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - March 13, 2017 - 11:26am

Piolo Pascual and Shaina Magdayao have nothing to fear from the latter’s big sister, Vina Morales, should they finally confirm their reported relationship. Vina likes Piolo, whom she fondly calls “Papa...

Goodbye, Jonalyn Viray: Jona reinvents herself

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - February 28, 2017 - 11:09am

Meet Jona, the Kapamilya reinvention of former Kapuso singer Jonalyn Viray.

Christian Bables: Supporting actor no more

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - January 24, 2017 - 6:21pm

Christian Bables is on a roll after winning Best Supporting Actor in last year's MMFF.

Pointblank with Ces Drilon

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - May 6, 2001 - 12:00am

News reporting can be addictive. Ask any journalist worth his salt and Ces Drilon, who vows to continue being a reporter even if she starts anchoring Pointblank, touted by ABS-CBN as the "last word in news" on ANC,...

The most daring role Robin has ever played

by by Maridol Ranoa-Bismark - May 21, 2000 - 12:00am

Of the many hats Robin Padilla wears these days, none is more important than that of peace negotiator in the Mindanao conflict. It is Robin the Abu Sayyaf asked for when the government was scouting for someone...