Author: Je Cabebe
Walk into any Watsons or Rustan’s in the Philippines and you’ll find shelves lined with promises—brightening serums, anti-acne toners, melasma correctors. For most Filipinos battling hyperpigmentation or chronic acne, the instinct is to grab whatever seems popular and hope for the best. Marlou Colina, aesthetic nurse and founder of Marlou Colina Aesthetics World—better known as MC Aesthetics—wants to change that habit entirely. Based in Houston, Texas but proudly Cebuano at heart, Colina runs clinics on both sides of the Pacific—one in Texas and another in Cebu—while positioning MC Aesthetics as a professional-grade skincare line designed to treat what he calls…
The Australian singer reflects on his decades-long bond with Filipino audiences — and what he hopes they’ll feel at his upcoming Manila concert. More than three decades after “Heaven Knows” first floated across Philippine airwaves, Rick Price remains one of the most beloved foreign artists in the country — not just a singer, but a voice woven into the fabric of Filipino love stories. The Australian balladeer is set to return to Manila for For Lovers: Concert Tour, and ahead of the show, he sat down to talk about the setlist, the deep connection he feels with Filipino fans, and…
There’s something quietly defiant about Bryan Termulo these days. The former Pinoy Pop Superstar finalist, who once filled Sunday mornings on SOP and ASAP with his smooth, crowd-pleasing vocals, is now writing songs about open roads, ranch landscapes, and the slow, aching passage of uncertain days. He’s traded OPM’s familiar beats for steel-guitar country — and he couldn’t be happier about it. In a candid conversation with LionhearTV, the US-based Filipino singer opened up about his genre pivot, his life in the American Southwest, and the pandemic-era heartbreak that became his most personal song yet. Five Years, A New Sound…
In just its third annual outing, the 2026 Station ID of Bilyonaryo News Channel (BNC), titled BRAVE. BOLD. BEYOND., feels less like a branding exercise and more like a manifesto. For a network still relatively young on both free TV and pay television, BNC’s 65-second visual essay signals a newsroom that understands its moment: rooted in legacy journalism yet fully aware that the future of news will be shaped by algorithms and evolving digital ecosystems, as much as anchors. The new station ID integrates digitally enhanced graphics and studio-crafted environments with surprising restraint. The transitions are seamless—skylines rise from glass…
Kapamilya powerhouse singer Jona Viray opened up about her future plans in music following her well-received performance at the Sinulog Festival, revealing her interest in regional collaborations, unreleased compositions, upcoming concerts, and even an update on her ever-growing family of rescued cats. In our exclusive interview after her Sinulog appearance, Jona expressed enthusiasm about the rise of regional music in the Philippines and shared her desire to explore her own roots as a Bikolana through songwriting and collaboration. “Oh yeah! Dahil pinaalala mo, a couple of years ago, dahil nga maraming nag-eemerge na regional artists doing original songs using mga…
Kapamilya powerhouse singer Jona Viray recently opened up about a major milestone in her two-decade career—her first-ever outdoor performance at the Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Jona was one of the headliners on Day 2 of BingoPlus Musikalingawan sa Sinulog 2026, held at Plaza Independencia on Saturday night, January 18. Sharing the stage with fellow vocal powerhouse Sheryn Regis, Jona delivered a stirring performance that left thousands of festivalgoers cheering despite intermittent rain. Speaking exclusively to LionhearTV, Jona expressed her excitement over performing outdoors for the first time. “Sobrang saya, yung energy grabe! Ang warm ng pagtanggap nila sa akin (tonight).…
How three humble workers turned their daily lives into content gold—and looped the entire Philippines in the process At the recent Honor X9 Series event, Team Itik stood slightly apart from the usual influencer crowd. Brothers Mark and Janjan, along with their cousin Baron, admitted they were “mahiyain” (shy), describing Mark as “shy type-C.” But their humble demeanor belies the extraordinary journey they’ve taken—one that has captivated millions of Filipinos and transformed their lives completely. “Kami po, bale, magkapatid po kami ni Kuya Mac (Mark), eto (Baron) po pinsan namin. Magkakasama po kaming lumaki, kaya close po talaga kami,” Janjan…
Krystel Go bursts into laughter as Earl Amaba throws his arms around her mid-question, their playful energy instantly disarming the room. This captures the spirit of I’mPerfect, a film directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo and produced by Nathan Studios—where two first-time actors with Down syndrome step into the spotlight to tell a story of love, acceptance, and self-discovery. Go plays Jessica, while Amaba portrays Jiro—characters whose journeys mirror their own: navigating challenges, finding joy in connection, and proving that representation truly matters. Nathan Studios, co-founded by actress Sylvia Sanchez and her family, has long been committed to uplifting diverse voices.…
A gritty, guilty-pleasure thriller that pushes Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino into darker, more dangerous territory. After scorching screens in the infidelity drama Linlang, Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino reunite for The Alibi, a serpentine neo-noir now streaming on Prime Video that trades marital betrayal for murder, manipulation, and million-peso deals struck in the shadows. If Linlang was a slow-burn examination of desire and deceit within gilded cages, The Alibi explodes with lurid urgency—a pulp thriller dressed in haute couture that finds the KimPau tandem embracing moral ambiguity with intoxicating conviction. The premise crackles with delicious cynicism: Stella (Chiu), a…
Mark Herras has finally spoken up—both about Jojo Mendrez’s reaction to his Ogie Diaz interview and about his bold decision to embrace more daring roles in upcoming films. He insists that his choices are grounded in his responsibility as a provider and in his desire to keep evolving as an actor. In our recent conversation with Herras, the actor opened up about the widely discussed interview with Ogie Diaz, where he addressed the controversy involving singer-businessman Jojo Mendrez. We were able to talk to Herras last October 20 when he attended the relaunching of Nazareth Institute of Alfonso Inc. in…
Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri wage war against chaos in a hostage-crisis drama that burns bright despite uneven casting. When armed militants storm the sun-drenched luxury resort of La Playa Roja, turning tropical paradise into a blood-soaked warzone, ABS-CBN’s Roja transforms from sleek vacation fantasy into grimy survival thriller. This 80-episode action spectacle—helmed by Lawrence Fajardo, Andoy Ranay, Raymund Ocampo, and Rico Navarro—pits Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri against insurmountable odds in a high-octane hostage drama that echoes real-world nightmares while forging its own brutal identity. The premise pulses with adrenaline: head chef Liam (Pangilinan) and security team member Olsen…
A gritty dissection of guilt, vengeance, and the lies that fester beneath friendship’s surface. When four women reunite to fulfill a childhood promise, the past doesn’t just come calling—it arrives with a vendetta. ABS-CBN’s What Lies Beneath, directed by Dado C. Lumibao and Froy Allan Leonardo, stars Kaila Estrada, Charlie Dizon, Janella Salvador, and Sue Ramirez in a psychological thriller that’s seized Netflix’s top spot and commanded primetime attention for good reason. Here are ten reasons this series has become compulsively, dangerously watchable. 1. Jake Cuenca’s Career-Defining Transformation Jake Cuenca lost 30 pounds for his role as Edong, a former…
Jessica Soho describes her first big-screen experience in ‘KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie’ as both surreal and terrifying, emphasizing that beyond the scares, the film carries deep social relevance audiences should reflect on. For decades, Jessica Soho has been a household name in Philippine journalism, known for her award-winning program ‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’ (KMJS). But in 2025, she found herself in unfamiliar territory—appearing on the big screen for the first time through ‘KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie’, a horror anthology adapted from the show’s popular Halloween specials. At the film’s press conference in Cebu, where stars Sanya…
For over 15 years, Gracenote has been a staple in the OPM alternative scene—known for their versatility, synth-pop sensibilities, and honest lyricism. But as the band unveils their latest album, Walang Makakapigil, under EMI Records, fans are discovering a distinct shift in the group’s frequency. The catalyst? A real-life plot twist in the life of frontwoman Eunice Jorge: her engagement to GMA News personality and ‘Game Changer’ segment host Anjo Pertierra. The release of ‘Walang Makakapigil’ isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a timeline of Jorge’s personal evolution from heartbreak to certainty. For years, Gracenote’s discography resonated with the lonely…
This isn’t just unfair—it’s harmful. It reinforces the idea that women’s worth is tied to appearance, while men’s is tied to experience. It pressures actresses into cosmetic procedures, extreme dieting, and emotional suppression. It silences stories of menopause, reinvention, and late-life romance.
Rising Viva artists Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji are set to make their big-screen debut in ‘A Werewolf Boy’, the Filipino adaptation of the 2012 South Korean hit originally led by Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young. Produced by Viva Films and directed by Crisanto B. Aquino, the Philippine remake was announced in September 2025 following the finale of the actors’ series ‘Seducing Drake Palma’. Lock-in filming took place in Taal, Batangas—an environment that challenged both first-time movie lead stars and revealed surprising traits about each other. Rabin shared that while he had experienced lock-in taping before, this was his first…