Author: Je Cabebe
All eyes seem to be fixed on GMA Network’s newest love team, Mikee Quintos and Kelvin Miranda. The team-up of these Kapuso artists can be seen in the latest official trailer to the fantasy-romance series, The Lost Recipe which enthralled audiences during its debut on January 14. GMA Network is undoubtedly taking a gamble not just by taking a relatively new love team to play the leads, but also by airing the series on its news channel, GMA News TV. The move seems to reflect the network’s effort to attenuate its viewership to allow its sister channel take some share…
P-Pop as an emerging craze is looking poised to gain further momentum as its foray into the global music scene is amplified by the arrival of the up-and-coming boy group, BGYO. By this time, a number of future P-Pop idol groups are prepping up to join the likes of BINI, MNL 48, and P-Pop Generation, whose rigorous trainings follow that of the Korean Idol model, which catapulted a number of K-Pop groups into global stardom. And it’s very likely that by the time that they enter the scene, a thriving market dominated by dedicated P-Pop worshippers has already been waiting…
Win Jamie’s Heart Sanny Istudyo TV Actors: Allison Asistio, Matthew Francisco, Format/Genre: Web Series/Boys’ love Premise: Budding vlogger and podcaster Winston offers to help one of his female friends find love—only to find himself caught up in a confusing web of romance (Sanny Istudyo TV) Where to Watch: Sanny Istudyo TV YouTube Channel Why You Should See It: The endearing allure of Win Jaime’s Heart comes chiefly from its satisfying mix of sensuality and humor, and the confident performances of its actors, who find no struggle in luring faithful followers of the boys’ love genre. At first glance, ‘Win Jaime’s…
GMA Network dropping its teaser trailer of the highly anticipated Philippine television adaptation of the TOEI classic, Voltes V, on January 14, stirred overwhelming excitement among Kapuso fans, but it also cast some doubt from faithful fans of the original Japanese anime. The teaser trailer impressed with sophisticated visual effects, and while the actor to play the lead character, Steve Armstrong/Kenichi Go, has yet to be revealed, his brief appearance in the teaser has undoubtedly taken the social media by storm, with a number of netizens guessing who had taken on the iconic role. The new trailer teased the audience…
Happenstance’ GagaOOLala Actors: Kiko Ikapo, Jovani Manansala, Shu Calleja, Saviour Ramos, Bembol Roco, Allan Paule, Rosanna Roces Genre/Format: Boys’ love/web series Premise: Two young men from different timelines magically meet through a magical mirror, and fall in love with each other Where to Watch: GagaOoLala streaming app Why You Should See It: ‘Happenstance’s intelligently-woven story, albeit familiar, is made remarkable by a brilliant set design and confident performances from its lead actors It is no happenstance that the story of the new boys’ love series from GagaOOLala rings a bell, for such a theme, has been repeatedly relied upon by…
Following ABS-CBN’s departure from the free TV competition in May last year, the likelihood that TV5 will finally get a bigger share of the market became increasingly more viable. There was hope for the Kapatid Network to contend with GMA Network and the now franchise-less ABS-CBN, with ease, and a convenient opportunity to dominate the ratings game came into TV5’s view. A few months, however, after the MediaQuest Holdings-owned TV network launched a number of big programs (most of which in collaboration with block time partners), the hope to break through stayed dim for the third top-rated TV network in…
GMA Network definitely took the social media by storm when it dropped its latest teaser trailer for its highly anticipated adaptation of the classic ‘70s anime, Voltes V. The teaser provided some fascinating hints about the live adaptation and fans are surely screaming at the top of their lungs on seeing iconic items and scenes that will definitely bring fans nothing but that nostalgic feeling. The one-minute teaser proved to be top-notch in terms of visual effects, but fans are somehow left hanging, with many vague clues given, and the names of the actors to play the lead characters still…
GMA Network | PerkinspiredFlix Actors: Jesse Perkins, Christian Perkins, Lianne Valentin, Janina Vela Format/Genre: TV Series, Youth-Oriented Premise: Four friends try to navigate their lives in the time of the pandemic, confronting issues on family, friendship, the value of time, and faith Time slot: Saturdays 8:45 am Why You Need to See It: The light and breezy tone of Kaibigan: The Series makes absorbing all the sensitive issues it tries to shed light upon, easy and motivating. The pandemic and lockdown have definitely brought inexorable changes to our lives, and have caused debilitating effects—some of which, irreversible. Kaibigan: The Series talks…
There is no question of the adverse effects of the ongoing pandemic on the local film industry. We know that isn’t unique and doesn’t only exist in our setting, as Hollywood and the rest of the foreign market received the same damage the Philippine entertainment scene sustained in 2020. The global industry is crippled, even nearly decimated by long months of inactivity. And now it’s recuperating. In the local scene, some efforts are finally enabling production houses to resume filming. There are a number of local films that made successful debuts on mainly online platforms—among which include Star Cinema films,…
The new year has arrived. Local viewers get the chance to look forward to exciting shows that are fresh and unique, set to hit the screens in 2021. Local audiences are thrilled to see new programs, which most have gone through an utterly restrictive television landscape during the pandemic. Local audiences are thrilled to see new programs, which most of them have gone through an utterly restrictive television landscape during the pandemic. They are left with no other choices but to content with replays and reruns of past old shows. The good news is–local TV networks are holding beautiful promises for…
Darna’s socio-political symbolism has always been an interesting point of debate, and while not too many formal discussions have ever been publicly carried out to delve deeper into its symbolic representation, its cultural significance can never be overstated. Largely viewed as a feminist figure, Darna as a political motivator, cannot be any more confined within its roles in women empowerment and pursuit of gender equality. Persistent repressive economic climates prompt the masses to seek inspiration from almost perfect icons, and in our case—superheroes, whose practically faultless forms often feel unattainable. Their existence, albeit fictional, nonetheless engenders discourses on matters concerning…
Diana (Glydel Mercado) continues with her vengeance spree against the Veradonas who are now on the verge of uncovering the complete truth of Diana’s betrayal many years ago. Audiences will be quick to recall the time when Diana switched the Veradona and Magbanua babies, in the wake of her losing her own child. Angered and full of regrets, the then bereaved Diana swore to get back to the Veradonas one day. And she did. She came back one day, well off and well-equipped to fulfill her goal of making the Veradonas pay—although we vividly remember the damage he already caused…
Audiences are glued to the ensuing war as Marissa (Jodi Sta.Maria) and Ellice (Iza Calzado) continue to clash. As they enlist the aid of powerful forces to their respective sides, a deadlock is created by the almost equally powerful alliances they are able to create. Caesar’s (Simon Ibarra) devious plans seem to be working as he teams up with Ellice’s mom, Belen (Rita Avila), in fulfilling his intentions to make Marissa suffer. We know now that Caesar’s actions aren’t’ solely to help Ellice parry Marissa’s attacks but to satisfy his own vengeance against the latter. Belen, on the other hand,…
The last four years have been very busy and successful for the 23-year old Kapamilya actress, Maymay Entrata. From her very memorable stint as a housemate on the phenomenal reality tv show, Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) to her meteoric rise—a career progress she shares with on-screen partner, Edward Barber—as one of ABS-CBN’s most bankable actors, Entrata’s stellar journey in show business is as blazing as a wishing star. Except she herself is a star, whose humongous dreams came to reality in practically a blink of an eye. Entrata went from being the ‘wacky-go-lucky ng Cagayan de Oro’ to one of…
Just as when things seem to be getting to a satisfying close, a new character is set to shake up events in the top primetime Kapamilya drama, Walang Hanggang Paalam. The name is Nestor, Amelia’s (Cherry Pie-Picache) estranged husband who has been in prison, for years—for reasons audiences have yet to find out. And now he is getting out, packed with a fervid desire to get vengeance at those who made his life miserable. Former action star, Joko Diaz, plays the character, who is now poised to make things even murkier for the lives of the already hard-pressed Amelia, following…
Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr, or Alden Richards, as he is more popularly known, has been in show business for a decade, but his career did not take off immediately. Now a certified movie star, the 29-year-old bachelor had to go through numerous rejections first, before earning himself small but memorable roles on television. Started as a struggling newbie in 2010, the young gentlemen from Laguna had to survive a streak of supporting roles before landing in stints for major titles, before finally beginning to soar in showbusiness. His path to becoming a very important star is inarguably defined by surprising…