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Bong Revilla Jr. grateful for golden anniversary in showbiz

by Leah C. Salterio - September 28, 2023 - 12:00am

In a rare gathering of politicians, businessmen, showbiz stars and celebrities together, the 57th birthday and 50th anniversary in show business of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. were held in a joint occasion,...

Yassi Pressman and Ruru Madrid time travel in new romance-drama

by Leah C. Salterio - September 25, 2023 - 12:00am

Loveteams normally bring out the thrill and excitement from the audience when they appear together on the big screen. Knowing that a pair has done successful films in the past, it is a given that they easily project...

‘Multi-hyphenates’ make up cast of Rep’s Snow White and the Prince

by Leah C. Salterio - September 22, 2023 - 12:00am

The cast of characters for Repertory Philippines’ newest production, Snow White and the Prince, for its Repertory Theater for Young Audiences, has three alternates for the lead roles and two for the other leads,...

‘Multi-hyphenates’ make up cast of Rep’s Snow White and the Prince

by Leah C. Salterio - September 22, 2023 - 12:00am

Lee Seung-gi teases upcoming film, song at Phl charity event

by Leah C. Salterio - September 20, 2023 - 12:00am

After a successful concert in Manila last May 27, South Korean singer-actor-TV host Lee Seung-gi, the star of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and Vagabond, returned to Manila last weekend to reconnect with his Filipino...

TP artistic director Nanding Joseph feels good about the company’s 37th season

by Leah C. Salterio - September 10, 2023 - 12:00am

Tanghalang Pilipino’s forthcoming 37th season thrills the company’s septuagenarian artistic director, Nanding Joseph, who is optimistic with the three productions lined up for this year until March next...

Monday First Screening: An unusual yet heartwarming love story

by Leah C. Salterio - September 3, 2023 - 12:00am

Rare that one discovers a romantic story about two senior citizens who meet and fall in love. The plot gets rarely explored on the big screen, where young stars are often the toast of the cinema.

Shiela Valderrama gets female lead, finally, in Rama Hari

by Leah C. Salterio - September 2, 2023 - 12:00am

Now that live performances are back, the toast of Philippine musical theater, Shiela Valderrama Martinez, cannot be more thankful to return onstage after more than two years of merely doing live streaming for s...

Judy Ann Santos wants her kids to experience simple life

by Leah C. Salterio - August 27, 2023 - 12:00am

Judy Ann Santos is not one to pretend how she grew up devoid of the high-end trappings that her three children are now enjoying in life.

Lionsgate Play poised to increase Philippine subscribers base

by Leah C. Salterio - August 23, 2023 - 12:00am

While most companies were severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in their operations and business, Lionsgate Play premium streaming service registered a significant growth instead.

Tanghalang Pilipino goes ‘unfiltered’ in 37th season, unveils 3 upcoming productions

by Leah C. Salterio - August 16, 2023 - 12:00am

‘The call of Tanghalang Pilipino’s 37th season is not to tone down, censor and edit the stories we ought to share with others,’ stresses artistic director Nanding Josef.

How TikTalks hosts work on their dynamics in show’s Season 2

by Leah C. Salterio - August 10, 2023 - 12:00am

Five hosts with different views on a certain topic. That’s the concept of the soft news and lighthearted show, TikTalks on TV5, which recently entered its second season.

At 59, Gary Valenciano is still unstoppable

by Leah C. Salterio - August 8, 2023 - 12:00am

After four decades of performing live onstage countless times, Gary Valenciano was merely being honest to his audience when he admitted he still gets the jitters every time he mounts the stage to sing.

Jomari Yllana and Abby Viduya set wedding date

by Leah C. Salterio - August 3, 2023 - 12:00am

After Jomari Yllana and Abby Viduya reconnected through social media in 2016, the erstwhile teenage sweethearts rekindled their feelings for each other and seriously considered tying the knot.

Newcomer Beaver Magtalas gets lead role in romantic comedy

by Leah C. Salterio - August 1, 2023 - 12:00am

After making his big screen debut in the sci-fi action fantasy film, Genius Teens, megged by Italian director Paolo Bertola, promising, young actor Beaver Magtalas gets his first lead role in the youth-oriented romantic-comedy,...

US-based Sounds of Manila fulfills long-time wish of performing in Philippines

by Leah C. Salterio - July 31, 2023 - 12:00am

Before the New Jersey-based Sounds of Manila staged its homecoming concert in the Philippines, Typhoon Dodong relentlessly spewed non-stop rains for three consecutive days.

Marven: Breakout loveteam gets first big-screen outing

by Leah C. Salterio - July 27, 2023 - 12:00am

Who would have thought that former Pinoy Big Brother teen housemates Marco Gallo and Heaven Peralejo would end up as a breakout loveteam that would have successful projects both on TV and also on the big screen...

Remembering Danny Dolor, patron of Phl arts and cinema

by Leah C. Salterio - July 25, 2023 - 12:00am

Danny Dolor received Aliw’s Lifetime Achievement Award twice (2012 and 2016), as well as the FAMAS’ Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award (2011) and Arturo M. Padua Award (2015), for his lifetime contributions...

Arnell Ignacio misses showbiz

by Leah C. Salterio - July 9, 2023 - 12:00am

Artist-businessman and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration administrator Arnell Ignacio may be busy doing other things the past few years, but he admits he misses showbiz.

Pinky Amador is the girl viewers love to hate on afternoon TV

by Leah C. Salterio - July 5, 2023 - 12:00am

There’s a new villainess on afternoon TV who has effectively changed the emotions of viewers. All are now against Moira Tanyag on GMA 7’s Abot Kamay na Pangarap.

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