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What ‘VHS’ director Darryl Yap fears the most
by Nathalie Tomada - October 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Controversial filmmaker Darryl Yap has taken up a new genre.
Paul Soriano’s 4-year-old film ‘The Fisher’ asks a ‘timely’ question
by Nathalie Tomada - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Is filmmaker Paul Soriano’s “The Fisher,” which opened in Philippine cinemas on Oct. 21, a commentary of sorts on the current diplomatic controversy between the Philippines and China?
Katrina Halili recalls asking daughter Katie’s permission before reuniting with Kris Lawrence
by Nathalie Tomada - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Before rekindling her romance with former partner Kris Lawrence 12 years after their breakup, Katrina Halili made sure to seek the approval of someone whose opinion mattered most to her — their daughter K...
New reality show features Filipinos struggling with severe skin conditions
by Nathalie Tomada - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Reality TV has seen all kinds of makeover shows, but a new program on Bilyonaryo News Channel is putting a different spin on the format by featuring ordinary Filipinos with severe skin conditions.
Zaijian Jaranilla on why he has never tried to outgrow Santino
by Nathalie Tomada - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Seventeen years after winning over TV audiences as Santino in the ABS-CBN series “May Bukas Pa,” Zaijian Jaranilla continues to be identified with the inspirational character.
Lea Salonga sees ‘tiger moms’ and Pinoy realities in ‘Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba’
by Nathalie Tomada - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Lea Salonga is set to portray the formidable matriarch Bernarda Alba in Theatre Group Asia’s staging of “Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba,” which is coming in Feb. 2027 at the Samsung Performing...
Joanna Ampil lands dream role in Philippine staging of ‘Sunset Boulevard’
by Nathalie Tomada - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
For her return to the Manila musical theater scene, Joanna Ampil is taking on one of the most iconic and coveted roles in musical theater — Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boule...
WilBea hopes to make original ‘Pee Mak’ cast proud
by Nathalie Tomada - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Getting the support of the original “Pee Mak” stars, particularly Thai superstar Mario Maurer, was an encouraging surprise for Wilbert Ross and Bea Binene as they prepared to bring their own version of...
Kakie opens up about love life: ‘I’m very grateful that I never settled’
by Nathalie Tomada - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Before finding love, Kakie Pangilinan candidly shared that she sometimes wondered whether being outspoken and growing up in the public eye made her difficult to love.
Charlie Puth recalls special Philippines connection ahead of Manila return
by Nathalie Tomada - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Over a decade after the Philippines inspired Charlie Puth to write We Don’t Talk Anymore, the American singer-songwriter jokingly wondered whether Filipino fans have taken the song’s title literally...
What makes a marriage? Ben Affleck explores the big question in ‘Animals’
by Nathalie Tomada - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
For someone whose real-life relationships have drawn so much public attention, Hollywood star Ben Affleck dared to explore the subject of marriage in his new film “Animals,” now streaming on Netflix...
‘Drug War’ showrunners deny backing from gov’t, any political party
by Nathalie Tomada - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The creators of “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” have strongly denied that the web series is backed by any political party or even the Marcos administration, saying that the project wasn’t made...
Luis Manzano on mom Vilma Santos’ non-inclusion in National Artist list
by Nathalie Tomada - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Whether or not his mother, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto is eventually named National Artist, Luis Manzano believes his mother has built a body of work in entertainment and public service that already speaks for...
ABS-CBN News takes storytelling where the audience is
by Nathalie Tomada - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
If there’s one thing ABS-CBN News has learned from its growing digital push, it’s that what works on television doesn’t automatically work online.
Atasha Muhlach, KD Estrada talk about their ‘Bongga’ chemistry
by Nathalie Tomada - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Atasha Muhlach and KD Estrada have been bringing the kilig in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.” The co-stars chalked up their onstage chemistry to the friendship and comfort they...
Dennis Trillo says he will protect wife Jennylyn, family at all costs
by Nathalie Tomada - October 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Dennis Trillo stood by his public reactions to the controversy involving wife Jennylyn Mercado and her former boyfriend Patrick Garcia.
Why Zion Cruz of ‘Apol of My Ai’ is the actor to watch
by Nathalie Tomada - October 6, 2026 - 12:00am
If age and categories were set aside, 11-year-old Zion Cruz could have very well held his own in the Best Actor race itself for his performance in Thop Nazareno’s coming-of-age film “Apol of My Ai.&...
Boss Vic’s next act after 45 years: More films and musicals
by Nathalie Tomada - October 4, 2026 - 12:00am
After nearly 45 years in the film industry, Viva Entertainment big boss Vic del Rosario Jr. is far from slowing down.
Direk Joey Reyes denies resigning from FDCP
by Nathalie Tomada - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Film Development Council of the Philippines  chairman and CEO Jose Javier Reyes has dismissed reports that he resigned from the government film agency following an aborted official trip to Spain over a business-class...
Piolo Pascual on ‘passing the baton,’ being his own competition
by Nathalie Tomada - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
As Piolo Pascual nears the big 5-0, he finds himself looking at his place in show business a little differently.
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