^
AUTHORS
Ricky T. Gallardo
Ricky T. Gallardo
  • Articles
  • Authors
A musical Fusion at Aryan Theater
by Ricky T. Gallardo - January 24, 2007 - 12:00am
What kind of concert can one expect when you put together the stalwarts of R ’n B, acoustic and Chinoy pop? That’s exactly the kind of show entitled Fusion that’s brewing at the newly opened...
Monique ready to take first big step
by Ricky T. Gallardo - October 21, 2006 - 12:00am
There’s one little shining star on the entertainment horizon that might just illuminate the showbiz scene in the next few months. Her name is Monique Rae.
Jo Awayan back, but not for good
by Ricky T. Gallardo - July 28, 2006 - 12:00am
She’s not called "The Livewire" for nothing. Diminutive yet daring, fun yet full of artistic depth and fervor, Jo Awayan is back in the country and raring to cast her spell in the live circuit...
Bench model search goes to Davao, Cebu
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 4, 2006 - 12:00am
It was an invitation I couldn’t say no to. So last week, I, together with a core team from Bench, flew to the captivating cities of Davao and Cebu with a tall task to search for models who can best parade in...
New beginnings for the new year
by Ricky T. Gallardo - January 23, 2006 - 12:00am
One of the best things about the new year is the promise of new beginnings. It’s a perfect time to recharge our energies, rethink our strategies, re-evaluate our lives. We spoke to a former teen idol on a comeback...
The magic is back on the small screen
by Ricky T. Gallardo - November 12, 2005 - 12:00am
If viewers think the magic’s gone from local television, then they should think again. Erik Mana, the country’s most prolific magician today, is coming back to the small screen to bring all that magic back....
The re-invention of Polo Ravales
by Ricky T. Gallardo - October 15, 2005 - 12:00am
Most actors who set their sights on a long-term showbiz career know that they need constant reinvention. Like a valuable gadget that needs reloading to achieve maximum function, young actor Polo Ravales is currently...
Bituin lives up to her name
by Ricky T. Gallardo - July 4, 2004 - 12:00am
Life has changed dramatically for Bituin Escalante four years after she first made ripples in the mainstream entertainment business. It’s certainly been one big blessing after another from the time this writer...
Janno does Sinatra, Presley
by Ricky T. Gallardo - February 13, 2004 - 12:00am
No doubt that Janno Gibbs is one of the best singers of this generation. And he also happens to be the most underrated. Janno’s musical range is consistently resonant, his voice almost vehemently valuable....
Sheila Francisco heavyweight in more ways than one
by Ricky T. Gallardo - August 17, 2003 - 12:00am
One of the most beautiful persons in local theater goes by the name of Sheila Francisco. She’s a heavyweight in terms of talent and pleasantness of character. People who know theater have the highest respect...
The marvels of Misalucha
by Ricky T. Gallardo - July 28, 2003 - 12:00am
Not too long ago, Lani Misalucha humbly admitted she never really had a big hit. "I recall Diana Ross in a movie where she said that no matter how good a singer you are, it’s all for nothing if you don’t...
The second coming of Ace Vergel
by Ricky T. Gallardo - July 16, 2003 - 12:00am
Long before there was Robin Padilla, there was already Ace Vergel. Considered the original "Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema," a big chunk of Ace’s colorful life was spent in show business. Being the son of the...
Director E.M. Reyes: Sense and sensibility
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 29, 2003 - 12:00am
He doesn’t drink, smoke, dress flamboyantly. Nor does he use his power to intimidate people with what they call the director’s presence. What E.M. Reyes has is a good dose of artistic sensitivity and...
Raymond breaks barriers
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 16, 2003 - 12:00am
What do Raymond Bagatsing’s 20-plus "odd" film characters have in common? They are all intense men– some authentically damaged, some endearingly complicated, and still others, down-right an...
Why Mayor Rey can’t leave showbiz
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 15, 2003 - 12:00am
His job as Caloocan City Mayor takes up almost all his awake hours. And Mayor Rey Malonzo admits that he misses the movies. Last Christmas, Mayor Rey Malonzo was calling the shots for the controversy-hounded Metro...
OK Fine! Whatever: The more spontaneous, the better
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 7, 2003 - 12:00am
Despite competition, ABS-CBN’s OK Fine! Whatever is doing very well a year after it first broke into primetime TV.
Piolo basks in grand-slam glory
by Ricky T. Gallardo - June 1, 2003 - 12:00am
In this business, one cannot argue with success. Just after his latest film with Judy Ann Santos scored big in the box-office race, Piolo Pascual went on to seal his grand-slam win at the recent Urian Awards. ...
Good for Marvin
by Ricky T. Gallardo - May 24, 2003 - 12:00am
Marvin Agustin gifted himself with a two-week "purely pleasure" trip to New York almost a month ago. It was a much-deserved and much-needed break for the hardworking film and TV actor who realized early...
Ten and still tops
by Ricky T. Gallardo - May 16, 2003 - 12:00am
Ten years ago, a free entrance ticket to the then popular discotheque called Equinox was all these boys wanted. They’d wait patiently at the doorsteps after class so they could snatch a chance to get into...
He’s a hot, hot Hall!
by Ricky T. Gallardo - April 30, 2003 - 12:00am
If you think this summer is hot, then you ought to meet Jon Hall, perhaps the person who embodies the ideal modern-day ideal of the Filipino male, the hottest man of the moment. In person, Hall is impeccably handsome,...
1 | 2
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with