Author: JE CC
In this new coming-of-age series, the performances are strong despite the overfamiliarity of its themes. Blacksheep Actors: Aljon Mendoza, Jayda Avanzado, Andi Abaya, Kobie Brown, Markus Paterson, Gail Banawis, Ralph Malibunas, Fana, Zach Castañeda, Luke Alford, Bianca de Vera, Nico Antonio, Nikki Valdez, Jennifer Sevilla, Seham Daghlas Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy Premise: In a world that seems to go against their dreams, it’s the love that comes from finding allies that will bring them to the top. (iWantTFC) Running Time: 35-40 minutes Director: Gino M. Santos Watch it on: iWantTFC Why You Should See It: It’s amusing how overly familiar…
The Kapamilya executive broke his silence on Liza Soberano’s rebranding and ‘ungratefulness’ issues and advised every aspiring talent going through confusing times like Soberano. ABS-CBN Head of TV Production and Star Magic Laurenti M. Dyogi finally said his piece on what could be the hottest showbiz item dominating the current local entertainment scene—Liza Soberano. During the contract signing of the seven-member Hori7on pop group, at ABS-CBN’s ELJ Center, last March 9, the Kapamilya executive took his chance of sharing his perspective on what the former Star Magic actress must be going through. “I think because Liza is also, remember she’s…
The accusation came after the former Kapamilya star’s most recent TV interview with the award-winning showbiz talk show host. Careless talent Liza Soberano took to national television, yesterday, March 10, to explain her side over the conflicting sentiments that her most recent vlog entry on YouTube, has generated. Titled This Is Me, the vlog did not only stir Internet discussions, but also triggered several emotions, particularly from her previous ABS-CBN bosses, work colleagues, and close acquaintances. Among those people, is the King of Talk Boy Abunda, who aired his disappointment over Soberano’s vlog, the following day. “I’m not disgusted but I…
The Kapamilya director believes that through the Richard Gutierrez starter, they have been able to create something that deserves to be seen not just by local, but also by global audiences. ‘The Iron Heart’ director, Lester Ong, takes massive pride in being able to mount a spectacular series, at a time where Filipino productions are scrambling to get a share of the global audience. During our two-day set visit to the production locations of the show in Cebu, last February 6 and 7, Ong beamed with excitement, as he shared the fulfillment of doing ‘The Iron Heart’ and the promise that…
Netizens disapproved of Oh’s’ latest revelation as they remembered Soberano’s previous statement that directly contradicted the executive’s claim. The role of Mary Jane in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man (2017), could have been Liza Soberano’s. That seemed to be what Careless executive, Jeffrey Oh, was trying to suggest, when he appeared at the Philippine Creative Industries Summit on March 8. During the summit, Oh talked to the audience about the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Spider-Man: Homecoming, which was top-billed by the British actor, Tom Holland. “Imagine a Filipina actress was one of the biggest Marvel movies in history. Imagine, she was Mary…
52-year-old dramatic actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan notably took a decade-long pause from showbiz. The Iron Heart star Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, is elated to be back in ABS-CBN, a decade after doing her last full-length TV series with the Network, the 2010 family fantasy-drama, Kokey at Ako. “It’s always great to be here. I love the camaraderie,” she told us during the two-day set visit to the show’s production locations in Cebu on February 6 and 7. The actress is the mother of Donny Pangilinan, one of ABS-CBN’s fastest-rising male stars. Acknowledging that ABS-CBN allows her to work alongside whom her son often worked with,…
The actress and her real-life partner, Enrique Gil, are notably the first love team that got asked to star in the box office record-shattering OFW film. Former Kapamilya star Liza Soberano, continues to dominate local showbiz headlines, albeit not always for flattering reasons. The 25-year-old star notably took social media by storm during the last week of February when she announced her ‘rebranding’. The move triggered conversations online, and many expressed their mixed emotions over her revelation. Soberano impressed the netizens that she mostly was unhappy over how her career turned out under her former home Network. “During all those…
The esteemed Kapamilya director feels grateful for the collaborative efforts provided by the stars of his show, noting their creative contribution to make the series better. The Iron Heart director Lester Pimentel Ong takes pride in being able to work with actors who are passionate about their craft and cooperative in making the show better. During a two-day trip to the show’s production locations in Cebu on February 6 and 7, the director noticed how the stars showed their passion in fulfilling their roles and being committed to helping the show be at par with international productions. When asked about his…
The former 25-year-old Kapamilya star has been aggressively trying her luck in the international scene, by, in her own words: ‘clout-chasing’. Liza Soberano has no doubt entered her ‘clout-chasing’ era. The ex-Star Magic star admitted that it is what she has been trying to do ever since she decided to break away from her former home Network, ABS-CBN, and started taking her shot in the international scene. Currently dominating showbiz headlines because of her streak of brow-raising revelations, Soberano recently appeared in fellow former Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo’s latest vlog entry. In the said vlog, uploaded on March 6, she…
Netizens speculate the posts by several Kapamilya personalities alluded to the 25-year-old actress, who made headlines anew following her most recent interview. Kapamilya fans and netizens went abuzz once more, on March 6, after Kapuso star Bea Alonzo released a new vlog entry. The vlog featured the former Kapamilya leading lady Liza Soberano, answering fiery questions about her career. She has been in hot water following her earlier statements, which claimed that being in a love team hindered her from exploring other opportunities and thus further honing her talent and skills as an actress. Like her vlog, which detailed how…
Versatile actress Dimples Romana believes that anybody who aspires to excel in their chosen field needs to be unique. Dimples Romana, recently embarked on a new role: as the celebrity endorser of the Pampanga-based lifestyle furniture brand, Genteel Home. Known for her commitment to perfecting her craft and dedication to standing out in every role she plays, the actress highlighted the importance of being unique, emphasizing how it is necessary especially since we are moving forward from the debilitating impacts of the pandemic. During the special media launch in Genteel Home’s showroom in Bacolor, Pampanga, on February 11, the Kapamilya…
The 25-year-old seemingly exposed what could be her ‘pent-up feelings’ over not getting what she wanted in her career, during her 13-year tenure, as an exclusive Kapamilya star. Liza Soberano was a trending topic again online on March 6, following the release of Bea Alonzo’s vlog. Recorded on February 21, or almost a week, before Soberano’s explosive announcement on February 26, the vlog had the actress answering fiery questions from Alonzo, about her career, especially under ABS-CBN. In the said vlog, Soberano shared some of the decisions she did make herself, that made her feel as if she had no…
The seasoned and esteemed Kapamilya director Lester Ong highlighted Richard Gutierrez’s massive skill set, as one of the biggest assets of the series, in pursuing a sophisticated action drama series. The director of the top-rating Kapamilya series, The Iron Heart, expressed his gratitude to the stars of The Iron Heart for being instrumental in letting the series fly and become one of today’s most expensive-looking shows on local television. Taking pride in its exquisite locations alone, the series starred by Richard Gutierrez, showcases an ensemble of ultra-talented action and drama stars. During our two-day visit to the show’s production locations in Cebu…
The ultra-talented Kapamilya star recently got launched as the face of the Pampanga-based lifestyle furniture brand–Genteel Home. Kapamilya actress Dimples Romana continues to embark on new journeys and create success in every venture she makes. On February 11, The Iron Heart star was launched as the newest celebrity endorser of the homegrown lifestyle brand. During the launch, the press asked her about her feelings about the extension the show received. “I think so, I think it is. I’m just not sure, I can not confirm it because baka batukan ako ng Star Magic. Pero I think it is,” she shared. Before the…
The seasoned dramatic actress has nothing but excitement and pride for the success of his son, Donny, and his career. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan is as proud as any parent can be of their children, especially now that her son, Donny Pangilinan, and his onscreen partner, Belle Mariano, are regarded as two of today’s fastest-rising young stars. We had the chance of asking her about her comeback, during our two-day set visit to the show’s production locations in Cebu, on February 6 and 7. Recalling the time she decided to return to acting after a decade-long pause, the 52-year-old actress credited her…
The award-winning actress and OPM icon seemed to hint at opening her doors to working with other TV stations. After she aired her disappointment over young ABS-CBN stars, whom she alluded to be disrespectful of her, Cuneta took to Twitter [once more] to express her frustration. This time, it seemed she talked about moving forward in her career outside her long-time home network, ABS-CBN. “I have been and will always be a Kapamilya. I have been with ABS-CBN since 1988 when they were just rebuilding their station from the ground up after years of closure by the then-Philippine government,” she…