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Janella Salvador is finally fulfilling a lifelong dream as she makes her theater debut in ‘The Art of Breaking Up,’ the upcoming production of ABS-CBN Teatro Kapamilya and PETA Plus. During the production’s press conference, Salvador shared her excitement over finally stepping onto the theater stage after growing up exposed to the craft through her mother, actress-singer Jenine Desiderio. “Honestly, I’m so excited to begin the process because this has been a dream of mine for more than a… since I was born! I was exposed to my mother doing theater so I really have been waiting for this. It’s…

GMA Pictures’ animated documentary film ’58th’ held its Philippine premiere at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on Thursday night, August 13, in Mandaluyong City. The film honors the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre, regarded as the deadliest attack on journalists in history, while bringing renewed attention to the story of Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay, whose body was never found and whose family continues to fight for his recognition as the massacre’s 58th victim. Producer Nessa Valdellon revealed that securing permission to screen the film in the Philippines was challenging. 58th previously had its world premiere in Rotterdam, Netherlands. “Medyo…

Bea Alonzo is enjoying every moment of married life as she and husband Vincent Co marked their first month as a married couple on August 13. During the ‘Preview Conversations with Birch Tree’ event on August 13, the actress opened up about how her life has changed since marrying Vincent last month. “Yes I didn’t realized how time flies ang bilis,” Bea said when reminded that they were celebrating their first monthsary that day. Asked what had changed since becoming Mrs. Co, Bea pointed to one obvious difference: she and Vincent are now living under the same roof. “’Yung tirahan…

Richard Gutierrez appears uncertain whether he will still be part of the second season of ABS-CBN’s action series ‘Incognito.’ During a recent event, Gutierrez was asked if he would reprise his role as JB Bonifacio, also known by his codename Shark, in ‘Incognito 2.’ “Incognito 2? I think they started filming hindi ko alam, eh, hindi ako updated,” Gutierrez answered with a smile. https://youtu.be/4hswgr910tQ Speculation about his absence from the sequel intensified after several cast members were spotted together in Tawi-Tawi, where filming for the new season reportedly took place. Among those seen were returning stars Daniel Padilla, Kaila Estrada,…

Kapamilya actress and TV host Kim Chiu has added another international recognition to her growing list of achievements after being named Best Global Star at the 2026 iMBC Awards in South Korea. Chiu topped the vote-based category after receiving 40.91% of the votes, besting Thai stars Rachanun Mahawan and Tipnaree Weerawatnodom, who placed second and third, respectively. Following her latest international win, Chiu immediately expressed her gratitude to her supporters who devoted their time and effort to voting for her. “Wow!!!! Time, effort, love and support! Maraming maraming salamat po sa inyo!” Chiu wrote on X. Her onscreen partner Paulo…

VMX actors John Mark Marcia and Mauro Salas are putting their trust in Viva as they navigate uncertainty in their showbiz careers following the controversy involving their manager, Lito de Guzman. The two actors, who both star in the new VMX film ‘Haplos ni Milagros,’ admitted feeling nervous about what could happen next to their respective careers. For now, Marcia and Salas are leaving their career direction in Viva’s hands, believing that the entertainment company will continue to look after them and provide opportunities moving forward. The situation has also raised questions about the other artists being managed by de…

Comedian Ate Gay marked his 55th birthday with an especially meaningful celebration after recalling that he was once told he might not live to see 2026 because of his battle with cancer. Ate Gay, whose real name is Gil Aducal Morales, shared his gratitude through a Facebook post as he celebrated another year of life. “Sabi ng Doctor ko Nung una di na ako aabot ng 2026 ..aba aba aba at eto abot ako sa Birthday ko,” he wrote. “Salamat sa inyong lahat lalo na sa mga Anghel ko at Kay Lord Jesus,” he added. The comedian first publicly revealed…

John Arcilla may have already been one of the country’s most respected character actors before ‘Heneral Luna,’ but the 2015 historical film changed his career—and his earning power—on an entirely different level. During the Star Magic Spotlight press conference on Wednesday, August 12, Arcilla revealed just how massive the impact of playing General Antonio Luna was on his career. “The impact was major,” Arcilla shared. “After ‘Heneral Luna,’ my talent fee didn’t triple. It became ten times higher.” What made the increase even more remarkable was that Arcilla never demanded a higher rate. “I never asked anyone to increase my…

VMX continues to diversify its slate of bold stories, this time dipping into Filipino provincial folklore and the enduring belief in faith healers with its latest original film, ‘Haplos ni Milagros’. Starring Vern Kaye, John Mark Marcia, Anya Austria, Honey Abe, and newcomer Mauro Salas, the Christopher Novabos-directed film puts an intriguing twist on the familiar faith-healer narrative: its titular character possesses a miraculous gift that comes with one crucial condition. Milagros must remain pure and innocent. Once she falls in love and loses her virginity, her healing powers could disappear. For Vern, who plays the mysterious healer, her character’s…

Who is the mystery foreigner spotted assisting Maris Racal as she made her way to her vehicle at the airport? That is the question now intriguing netizens after the Kapamilya actress was seen walking alongside an unidentified foreign-looking man who appeared to assist her before she left the airport. The mystery guy did not appear to be an airport marshal or one of Maris’ usual assistants, making his presence beside the actress even more intriguing. Could he be part of the production of ‘Incognito 2’? Or is there something more personal between them? The latest sighting comes weeks after photos…

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez has ended her professional partnership with longtime manager Ogie Diaz, but she was quick to make one thing clear: there is no bad blood between them. On Wednesday, August 12, the Quezon City councilor announced through social media that she and Ogie had decided to go their separate ways when it comes to business. “My manager Ogie Diaz and I have reached a crossroads in our business life, and we have chosen to take separate roads,” Aiko wrote. Despite ending their management relationship, Aiko emphasized that their friendship remains intact. “Though one thing remains unchanged, we are…

Vice Ganda is further expanding her presence across Philippine media after officially signing what was described as a “Phenomenal Partnership” with MediaQuest Holdings on Wednesday, August 12. The ceremonial contract signing was held at The Lighthouse at Meralco Center in Ortigas, with MVP Group Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, MediaQuest Holdings President and CEO Victorico P. Vargas, and Slingshot Studios Head for Partnerships, People and Business Development Ranvel Rufino joining the Unkabogable Star. During the event, host KaladKaren introduced Vice as the “Queen of All Networks,” a fitting new moniker as the comedian continues to expand her reach beyond her longtime…

Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca once again sent ‘MikWill’ fans into a frenzy after taking on a 24-hour boyfriend-girlfriend challenge that came with an unexpected revelation about their relationship. In Mika’s latest vlog uploaded on August 9, the two agreed to pretend to be a couple for an entire day—complete with sweet nicknames, playful pickup lines, a dinner date, and plenty of kilig moments. But for Will, the challenge apparently felt like more than just content. When Mika asked whether spending 24 hours as a couple would be easy for them, Will confidently replied, “Oo naman. Ano na ‘to, practice.”…

Optimum Star Claudine Barretto has publicly expressed support for Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla amid renewed criticism over the TV host’s past statements defending the qualifications of her husband, Sen. Robin Padilla. The controversy resurfaced after a clip from Mariel’s 2022 vlog circulated again on social media. In the video, recorded when Robin was still running for senator, Mariel enumerated reasons why she believed her husband was qualified for the position. “Si Robin no’ng nasa Bilibid nakapagpasa na ng batas. So, do’n sa mga nagsasabi na hindi siya qualified, I beg to disagree. He is more than qualified,” Mariel said at the time.…

Long before ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ brought Bianca de Vera and Esnyr Ranollo together on television, the two had already built a friendship that goes back more than five years. During the recent ‘Star Magic Spotlight’ press conference, Bianca looked back on their journey and revealed that she and Esnyr had known each other even before either of them entered showbiz. “Nakakatuwa kasi ang haba na rin pala talaga ng journey natin as friends. Kasi actually, Esnyr and I met before pa kami both naging artista. Like, matagal na talaga. More than five years ago,” Bianca shared. Their…

Broadcast journalist Gretchen Ho has addressed criticism surrounding her past professional engagements with Israeli government institutions, stressing that these interactions never dictated her editorial positions and that she does not support genocide or the dehumanization of any people. Ho issued a lengthy clarification on Facebook on Monday, August 10, after human rights advocate Caloy Conde raised questions about her 2022 government-sponsored trip to Israel and her previous interactions with then-Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss. Conde brought up Ho’s past engagements amid criticism surrounding a recent state-sponsored media visit to Israel involving Filipino journalists. “Israel’s charm offensive goes back…