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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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Craft beer Engkanto opens first taproom in Laguna
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 1:50pm
Local craft beer Engkanto Brewery opened its first-ever taproom, Engkanto Taps, in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
F. Sionil Jose centennial bust unveiled in Pangasinan
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 1:24pm
A bust of National Artist F. Sionil Jose was unveiled by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts at the late author's hometown in Rosales, Pangasinan.
Apl.de.ap teases Black Eyed Peas 2025 Las Vegas residency
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 12:34pm
Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.ap teased several details about his group the Black Eyed Peas' upcoming residency in Las Vegas next year.
Kobe Paras give watch styling tips, preferences
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 11:42am
Athlete-model Kobe Paras shared some styling tips and preferences when it comes to wearing watches.
Minotti reopens expanded BGC showroom
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 11:05am
Furniture provide Living Innovations reopened the Bonifacio Global City showroom of long-time brand partner Minotti, now with an expanded interior to better showcase products including its 2024 collection.
'War of the Rohirrim' review: 'Lord of the Rings' goes anime
by Kristofer Purnell - December 14, 2024 - 10:47am
Anime always stands out as an animation form and "Lord of the Rings" benefits from such a style, however its capacities can only go so far.
'Pinay' now 3rd most-searched term on Pornhub — yearend data
by Kristofer Purnell - December 12, 2024 - 6:04pm
The word "Pinay" rose to the third-highest spot on adult entertainment website Pornhub's most-searched terms list, according to its latest yearend data.
'Forever begins now': Selena Gomez gets engaged to Benny Blanco
by Kristofer Purnell - December 12, 2024 - 1:50pm
Actress Selena Gomez is now engaged to partner and fellow singer Benny Blanco after over a year of dating.
Solar-powered fog wall, crop-boosting tech highlight national student competition
by Kristofer Purnell - December 12, 2024 - 1:13pm
Students from the Lipa City Science Integrated National High School were named the grand prize winners of the second local Solve for Tomorrow competition.
Apl.de.ap: 'All proceeds of new Christmas song going to Sisters of Mary'
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 4:46pm
Filipino-American rapper Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas co-wrote and co-produced a new Christmas song where all the track's proceeds will go to its performers from the Sisters of Mary School in the Phili...
SB19's Josh joins outreach program for Manila kids
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 3:28pm
Josh Cullen of the P-pop boy band SB19 joined an outreach program organized by the Sony Music Group in Tondo, Manila.
Maris Racal track 'Ate Sandali' rises on Spotify PH Viral Songs chart
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 3:20pm
"Ate Sandali," a track released by actress-singer Maris Racal in 2021, is charting on Spotify Philippines' Viral Songs list amid the artist's recent involvement in an alleged cheating issue with Anthony Jenning...
Janice de Belen defends daughter Kaila Estrada from 'anak ng cheater' label
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 2:25pm
Actress Janice de Belen is defending her daughter and fellow artist, Kaila Estrada, from individuals labeling the latter as "anak ng cheater" with the young actress' participation in the upcoming show...
Jaclyn Jose, Carlos Yulo among top Google searches in Philippines for 2024
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 2:05pm
Olympian Carlos Yulo and late artists Jaclyn Jose and Liam Payne were among the top Google searches by Filipinos in 2024.
Never too late: 63-year-old to graduate from UST college degree
by Kristofer Purnell - December 11, 2024 - 9:40am
Roberto Solis, a 63-year-old retired fur expert and fashion adviser, defended his Journalism thesis and draws closer to graduating from the University of Santo Tomas.
Chiz Escudero, other lawyers weigh in legalities of Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings issue
by Kristofer Purnell - December 10, 2024 - 1:51pm
Several lawyers, including Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, have offered their thoughts regarding the swirling issue about the sharing of screenshots possibly becoming a violation of the Data Privacy A...
Philippines helps Taylor Swift top Spotify 2024 list
by Kristofer Purnell - December 8, 2024 - 9:40am
Taylor Swift remains the most-streamed artist on Spotify, thanks to a little help from Filipinos.
ITZY, HONNE to perform at BGC New Year’s Eve concert
by Kristofer Purnell - December 7, 2024 - 1:49pm
Korean girl group ITZY and English duo HONNE are returning to the Philippines to headline a New Year's Eve concert in Bonifacio Global City.
Ahn Hyo Seop marks 10th anniversary with Madame Tussauds wax figure
by Kristofer Purnell - December 7, 2024 - 12:43pm
Canadian-Korean actor-singer Ahn Hyo-seop will soon be getting his own likeness in Madame Tussauds, the latest K-drama star to have a wax figure at the popular attraction.
BINI music videos top YouTube Philippines' 2024 most-viewed list
by Kristofer Purnell - December 7, 2024 - 11:44am
Two music videos by the Nation's Girl Group BINI were the most-viewed by Filipinos on video sharing platform YouTube in 2024.
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