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Kristofer Purnell
Kristofer Purnell

Kristofer is a content producer for Philstar.com's Lifestyle and Entertainment section. As of May 2023, Kristofer is also the sub-section editor for Movies and for Events under Entertainment. He previously served as a social media producer for two years at Philstar.com before shifting to Lifestyle and Entertainment.

A graduate of AB Communication from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2018 — with tracks focusing on journalism and film studies — Kristofer was also a Best Thesis nominee with his study that focused on masculinity and heteronormativity in Philippine films.

Kristofer previously worked at Manila Bulletin in the Digital Lifestyle and Lifestyle sections, writing articles and covering events related to Arts & Culture and Youth.

You can follow his blog (mrsummerpurns.wordpress.com) for film reviews and film-related articles, among others, and his Letterboxd account (letterboxd.com/mrsummerpurns).

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'Moving,' '12.12: The Day' lead 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards winners
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2024 - 9:24pm
Historical action film "12.12: The Day" and Disney+'s action-fantasy series "Moving" won the Grand Prizes for Film and Television, respectively, at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards in South Korea.
Filipinos plan to spend more on travel in 2024 than year before
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2024 - 12:30pm
Around 70% of Filipinos are planning to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to the year before, according to data collected by travel agency Klook.
'It's normal': Barbie Imperial responds to netizen's stretch marks comment
by Kristofer Purnell - May 7, 2024 - 12:10pm
Actress Barbie Imperial had a calm response to a social media user who made a comment regarding stretch marks.
Groot, Vision cocktails new additions to Marvel menu in Hong Kong Disneyland
by Kristofer Purnell - May 5, 2024 - 5:24pm
The Archivist at Disney's Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong added to its menu three new cocktails inspired by Marvel Comics characters.
Iloilo overtakes Bacolod as most affordable Philippine tourist destination
by Kristofer Purnell - May 5, 2024 - 3:21pm
Online travel agency Agoda found that in the Philippines, Iloilo is the most affordable tourist destination during the summer months of April and May.
Marvel dishes take over Disney's Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong
by Kristofer Purnell - May 5, 2024 - 9:40am
The Archivist at Disney's Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong expanded its menu with dishes inspired by different characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Next Attraction: Movies, series showing this May 2024
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 4:36pm
The heat is picking up in the Philippines, and so are a wide array of movies and shows to catch in cinemas and on streaming platforms.
AC Bonifacio buys van as 1st 'big girl purchase'
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 1:28pm
Dancer-actress AC Bonifacio bought herself a van as her first major purchase.
Fast food chain relaunches 'Night Classroom' for students amid summer heat
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 12:35pm
International fast food chain McDonald's relaunched its "Night Classroom" initiative, offering students more spaces where they can study.
'Pitch Perfect 4' in development — Rebel Wilson
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 12:26pm
Australian actress Rebel Wilson shared that a fourth "Pitch Perfect" is "being developed." 
'See you in court': Cristy Fermin responds to Bea Alonzo filing Cyber Libel cases
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 11:35am
Showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin responded to the cyber libel case filed against her by actress Bea Alonzo.
New Marvel daytime, drone shows launched in Hong Kong Disneyland
by Kristofer Purnell - May 4, 2024 - 10:04am
Hong Kong Disneyland launched two new Marvel-centric shows in its Tomorrowland section where fans of the Avengers can enjoy watching their favorite heroes during a limited run.
Women take center stage in 'Buruguduystunstugudunstuy'
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 7:20pm
"Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya Ni Edgar Musical" carries one of the most expensive budgets for a Filipino production, and that clearly shows to magnificent degrees.
Bea Alonzo clears Instagram of ex-fiance Dominic Roque
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 6:40pm
Actress Bea Alonzo cleared her Instagram account of photos with ex-fiance Dominic Roque, including their 2023 proposal posts and joint statement confirming the end of their engagement.
Philippines is sole Asia stop for 'Marvel Universe Live!'
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 5:49pm
Feld Entertainment's "Marvel Universe Live!" will make its Asian debut in the Philippines in a month's time, and it will be the show's only stop in the continent.
Marcos-based 'Here Lies Love' scores 4 Tony nominations
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 4:58pm
"Here Lies Love," the musical based on the rise and fall of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, earned four nominations at the 2024 Tony Awards.
Tony Tan Caktiong, Harvard alumni featured in month-long photo exhibit
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 4:55pm
Three Filipino entrepreneurs and Harvard Business School alumni will see their works go on display at a month-long charitable photo exhibit.
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios praises Filipino food during Asia visit
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 2:21pm
Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios had short words of acclaim for Filipino cuisine and the way Filipinos practice religion.
Kathryn Bernardo, Alden Richards, DongYan to receive Box Office honors
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 2:06pm
Celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes lead the recipients of the returning Box Office Entertainment Awards of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
SB19 releases new summer track 'Moonlight'
by Kristofer Purnell - May 3, 2024 - 12:25pm
P-pop boy group SB19 dropped a new single "Moonlight" ahead of their upcoming two-day concert in the Araneta Coliseum.
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