Author: Delos Reyes

Jayda Avanzado, Markus Paterson, and Aljon Mendoza are set to topbill the upcoming series Teenclash as announced by ABS-CBN through a tweet on Monday, August 22. Black Sheep will produce the series under the direction of Gino M. Santos. It is based on the Wattpad novel written by Ilyn Anne Danganan. Based on the character posters released by Black Sheep, Teen Clash will show Paterson as Jude, Avanzado as Zoe, and Mendoza as Ice. https://twitter.com/Black_SheepPH/status/1561629143598772224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1561629143598772224%7Ctwgr%5Edcd135d914d5e9ba9f4106c91275cabca8aaed82%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.abs-cbn.com%2Fentertainment%2F08%2F22%2F22%2Fjayda-markus-aljon-to-star-in-series-teen-clash Paterson expressed his excitement for the series in a tweet. “I remember having major writer’s block while working on my second album when I first…

During the grand media conference of ABS-CBN’s Darna, on Monday, August 8, 2022, Rex Ravelo explained why the newest Darna series is the closest adaptation. Ravelo said that Darna was created by his father with the inspiration of Superman and his mother, who raised them alone. “A lot of people don’t know that my father grew up very poor. Kaya nagkaroon ng ‘Darna,’ dahil na-inspire siya ng nanay niya. Single mother ang nanay niya. Watching the mother raise them singlehandedly, with the inspiration of Superman, he created Darna,” Ravelo said. Ravelo liked how ABS-CBN included the story of Darna’s family in…

On Aiko Melendez’s vlog uploaded on Saturday, August 13, Andre Yllana advised his dad Jomari Yllana to stop repeating his mistake to his siblings. He said, “Sana ‘yung mistake mo dati sa akin, ‘wag mo nang ulitin sa mga kapatid ko dahil bata pa sila.” His mother and his father separated while he was still young. Yllana has two children with ex-partner Joy Reyes. Currently, he is in a relationship with Priscilla Almeda. Andre said he is now used to living without his father by his side. “Siguro yung thirst ko for a father dati, hindi na ganon ka-(tindi). Sa…

The Kylie Padilla-starrer series, Bolera, is down to its last week based on the article of GMA network published on Thursday, August 18. Slated to end on Friday, August 26. Directed by Dominic Zapata, the series premiered on May 30, 2022. On its episode on Tuesday, August 16, billiards legends Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Rubilen “Bingkay” Amit, and Johann “Bad Koi” Chua appeared in the show. Their special participation helped the show gain a rating of 12.7 percent based from the data of Nielsen Philippines. Padilla said meeting them was a surreal experience. “Kasi sa totoo lang hindi…

During the media conference on Monday, August 8, Mars Ravelo’s son, Rex, regarded ABS-CBN as the “best platform” for Darna. Mars Ravelo’s Darna, the TV adaptation is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Chito S. Roño. It stars Jane de Leon in the title role. “We signed up with ABS-CBN because we feel that it’s the best platform that we can have. Mataas ang expectations namin talaga. Having Mr. Roño as the director, iyon na ‘yun, e. “It’s a dream come true. Hindi pa tumitigil ang goosebumps ko. This is like a dream.” He added that ABS-CBN is the best option to…

In her YouTube vlog Showbiz Now Na aired on Thursday, August 18, Cristy Fermin commented about Kim Atienza, facing criticism online. Fermin said Atienza was tagged as “sawsawero” by his bashers because of involving himself in recent issues. She shared, “Ito naman kasing si Kuya Kim, ang linya niya ay mga hayop. Para siyang beterinaryo na binibigyan tayo ng interpretasyon sa mga hayop… E ba’t nakikisali siya sa mga isyu. Nakikisawsaw. Gusto ba niyang maging talk show host?” She continued, “Napakasasakit ng mga salitang ipinupukol sa kanya dahil hindi raw malaman kung ano ba talaga ang gusto ni Kuya Kim…

In a tweet on Thursday, August 18, Donnalyn Bartolome called out Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen after he criticized her Kanto-themed party. Leonen didn’t drop names in his previous tweeted, “Instead of pretending to be poor through a lavish kanto-themed party, why not understand what it is to be poor and find ways and means to assist. To be poor is not something to celebrate by the rich. It is insensitive. Just saying.” Bartolome defended herself for having a Kanto-themed birthday party by reasoning that it was a remembrance of her past. She also called Leonen “unprofessional” for judging…

Through a video call on Monday, August 15, Miles Ocampo pleaded to have another chance to stay as a host on Eat Bulaga! On Saturday, August 13, Ocampo was kicked out as a host after she was defeated in the segment Bida Ex, the parody contest of the Bida Next. Ocampo was also seen walking out of the show while crying and carrying her suitcase and microphone. The Dabarkads interviewed Ocampo about her losing her spot as a host on the show. She  said, “Sorry hindi kasi ako sanay na ano parang naging routine ko na kasi na kapag ganitong…

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 16, Korina Sanchez said she is proud of former colleagues trained by the “number one network”, ABS-CBN. Sanchez met Julius Babao and Cheryl Cosim at the Cignal building, which is owned by MediaQuest, the parent company of TV5. The broadcast journalist lauded her colleagues working in different companies after being trained for decades in ABS-CBN. She shared her picture with Babao and Cosim on Instagram. Sanchez wrote, “Seems everywhere I turn there’s gotta be a former colleague from ABSCBN who, since dispersion like myself, is standing firm for other platforms. “Such is the…

Via Instagram on Sunday, August 14, Coco Martin said he felt thankful for the success of his series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. After seven years on air, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano had its last episode on Friday, August 12. Martin wrote, “Maraming Salamat, Panginoon sa pitong taon na trabaho na ibinigay nyo sa amin, Napakarami pong buhay at pamilya ang natulungan dahil sa aming programa. “Sa aking pamilya na nakasama ko sa loob ng pitong taon, sa lahat ng artista, directors, writers, staff/crew, cameramen, drone, art department, audio men, lighting directors, fight directors, stuntmen, talents, sa lahat ng bumubuo ng programa namin,…

Two former Kapamilya stars, Vin Abrenica and Rafael Rosell were included in the Lolong cast, as revealed by the GMA Network on Wednesday, August 10. Abrenica will portray the role of Diego, the lost boyfriend of Bella (Arra San Agustin). He is the leader of the Atubaw who will take revenge against the Banson. “Isa akong Atubaw. Isa siyang leader. Na-witness niya lahat ng pang-aapi sa mga Atubaw so malalim talaga ang galit ni Diego. ‘Di din natin alam din dito, ‘di ko pa kaya i-disclose, kung magiging kasangga ba siya or magiging kalaban ba siya. We’ll see,” Abrenica said.…

Ricky Lee, Gina Alajar, and Judy Ann Santos are still showing their support for the movie Katips. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 10, director Vincent Tañada showed appreciation and gratitude to those who supported his movie. He shared his photos with Lee, Alajar, Santos and talent manager Noel Ferrer Tañada’s photos also include Ate Gay, Tawag ng Tanghalan champion JM Yosures and online personality Pipay. . He also took pride in his movie, which is currently showing in its second week in the cinemas. Tañada shared the Philippine Stagers Foundation post on his social media accounts. “Dahil sa…

In the Wednesday, August 10 episode of Showbiz Now Na, Cristy Fermin revealed that Tekla and his live-in partner, Michelle Banaag, got back together. Apart from this, Banaag is currently pregnant with her second child with Tekla. Fermin Morly Alinio and their guest co-host Wendell Alvarez also discussed Tekla’s bad habits, including his gambling addiction. Fermin said, “Nagdadalang-tao na naman ngayon si Michelle sa pangalawa (anak). Ang kuwento kasi marami ang natabangan kay Tekla. Bumalik na naman daw sa kanyang bisyo. “Dalawang bisyo ‘yun, isang bisyo na itatapon natin dahil wala namang nagagawang maganda kahit sinong gumagamit. Ang ikalawa… “Ang…

In a Tuesday, August 9 episode of Ogie Diaz’s vlog, he blasted the bashers. Diaz defended himself and the other hosts of the vlog after some bashers commented that they were just gossiping about people’s lives. “Pero syempre ‘di ba, alam mo naman kahit nga tayo, nagaganun din. Ginagawa kaming bobo. Mangmang daw kami. Wala na kaming ibang ginawa [at] inupag kundi ichismis ang buhay ng ibang tao,” Diaz said. The talent manager-actor-comedian advised the bashers to leave his channel if they think that it will ruin their peace of mind. “Para sa amin, well bakit ka nandito? Anong ginagawa…

In a tweet on Wednesday, August 3, veteran actor Jaime Fabregas opposed the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in college. Fabregas said even without ROTC–the children can still learn to love the country. “Teach the children to love their country and you won’t need to send them to ROTC! They will defend HER with everything they have!!.” https://twitter.com/fabre_jaime/status/1554643104355225600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1554643104355225600%7Ctwgr%5Ea4699f486fff1c969a32d82a16a5140bd979d116%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbalita.net.ph%2F2022%2F08%2F09%2Fbatikang-aktor-na-si-jaime-fabregas-kontra-sa-rotc-teach-the-children-to-love-their-country%2F Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte was the one who proposed to bring back ROTC and CAT in schools. Several lawmakers also agreed to this. Meanwhile, self-proclaimed Queen SawsaweRRa RR Enriquez reacted to the statement of Fabregas. Enriquez…

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 9, Darryl Yap shared that he cut his hair short after getting noticed by Kim Atienza. Yap said that the production crew of Maid in Malacañang also urged him to cut his hair. Yap said, “Actually, lahat sa prod ng #MiM ay gusto na kong pagupitan; ilang beses na kong inalok ni Karla, Ruffa at Ella ahahaha! lalo na si Senator Imee R. Marcos—hanggang sa pinamukha na ni Kuya Kim Atienza na andami ko raw buhok hahahaha!” He also thanked Diego Loyzaga for letting his hair stylist cut his hair even at midnight.…