Author: JE CC
Even the strongest of principles are dwarfed by the feeling of shame that comes in the wake of supporting this ambitious, yet ‘trashy’ production. Local cinema seems to be having a post-pandemic resurgence, with two or more local titles debuting on the same day. Having seen the past three years getting deprived of such energy, it feels good to see and to know, that Philippine entertainment has finally attained an already overwhelming sense of normalcy. While foreign titles unsurprisingly remain the ones to pull off the much bigger numbers at the box office, some Filipino productions have achieved a level…
The actress’s ‘following’ list shrunk from more than 600 to just a little over 100. Liza Soberano is seemingly moving away aggressively from the media network she got associated with for the past 13 years. The 25-year-old former Star Magic artist recently announced her career ‘re-invention’ through a 13-minute YouTube vlog, which generated largely negative responses from non-fans. Detailing how she apparently lost her childhood and ‘creative freedom’ by conforming to the demands of showbiz, the vlog unsurprisingly did not come pleasing to many, especially to her former seniors and colleagues in ABS-CBN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeIeF9NCMBM In the wake of such a…
The dramatic actress credits her family for convincing her to return to showbiz, especially to doing action-packed scenes. Now 52, seasoned dramatic actress Maricel Laxa still looks radiant and strikes a youthful poise. The Iron Heart star recently talked to us during our two-day trip to the show’s production sites in Cebu on February 6 and 7. She was able to share her experiences going back to the entertainment scene and diving back into the genre her late father, Tony Ferrer is known for. Noting that The Iron Heart is not her first action project, Laxa-Pangilinan expressed excitement since taping…
This trending actor surely can land leading man roles with his fine-looking body and face, but his impatience has pointed him to an entirely different route. BLIND ITEM: Career reinvention seems to be a thing nowadays, especially in showbiz. Taking an unconventional route, either slightly or ultimately a detour from the usual–is increasingly becoming the more popular choice for people who want to explore new opportunities. Liza Soberano surely can relate. Is this why this fine-looking star seems to be gearing up for a career shift? Social media has been abuzz since a clip featuring this actor surfaced online. The clip,…
This politician-behaving chauffeur has no qualms parading his ‘special-plated’ four-wheeler, except he is not in the lane of politics. Blind Item: There are two reasons why your attention will get easily caught by this affluent chauffeur who is not a politician but acts like one: his special-plated white escalade that shines both under the moonlight and under the sun, and the wrong lane he is driving such a majestic four-wheeler, in. Did I just say he is a politician? He is not. That’s not to say he has no link to the world of politics, because his son is in…
The Kapamilya star has been in a relationship with the adorable actress, Michelle Vito, for three years. ‘The Iron Heart’ star, Enzo Pineda, revealed that he has a sentimental heart when it comes to nurturing relationships. While his character, Hero, in the top-rated Kapamilya series, can be unlikable most of the time, because of his villainous deeds, the Star Magic artist shared that he is the kind of person who values relationships, especially the one he has been sharing with Michelle Vito, for the last three years. During our set visit to the show’s filming locations in Cebu, last February 6…
The dramatic actor is among the newest set of stars who recently joined the cast of the top-rating Kapamilya series. Popular 2000s heartthrob Christian Vasquez is elated to be part of the Richard Gutierrez-headliner, The Iron Heart. The series recently announced that it got extended on air, allowing it to explore more twists and add new characters to make the plot more exciting. Among those characters is Orbos, played by the early 2000s sexy star and now a popular character actor, Vasquez. Before his The Iron Heart stint, Vasquez appeared in La Vida Lena and FPJ’s ng Probinsyano. The Iron Heart marked his reunion with Star…
The Kapuso historical portal fantasy drama completed its sensational television run via a happy ending and an optimistic note with exemplary achievements not solely defined by its victory in the rating game. GMA Entertainment Group Actors: Barbie Forteza, Dennis Trillo, Julie Anne San Jose, Tirso Cruz III, David Licauco, Juancho Triviño, Lou Veloso Genre: Drama, Period, Fantasy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfLoZQfXTgU&t=249s Premise: A young woman from the present time gets transported to the 1880s through a magical book. Tasked to learn the lessons of the past, she will have to endure witnessing the cruelty of that era and finish the entire story, to…
61-year-old dramatic actor Albert Martinez considers his role in ‘The Iron Heart’ one of the most challenging in his career. Seasoned actor Albert Martinez differentiated his character in the action drama series, The Iron Heart, from the previous roles he played. During our set visit to the show’s taping locations in Cebu, last February 6 and 7, the dashing actor underscored the importance of Priam, the character he plays, in his career. The actor shared, “Well, (in terms of) physical to begin with, is…may pagka-recluse—hindi siya fashionable. He doesn’t care of what he wears,” he shared, describing the character’s fashion…
The ABS-CBN executives seemingly took a swipe at the actress over her recent grievances about how her home Network allegedly boxed her in projects with repetitive themes, genres, and co-actors. Several Kapamilya executives took to Twitter to post something about being grateful. It notably came after homegrown Kapamilya star, Liza Soberano, released a vlog today, February 26, and detailed how her career went under ABS-CBN. Despite not naming Soberano, netizens are quick enough to assume the executives alluded to the 25-year-old actress. In her latest vlog uploaded today, February 26, and titled, This Is Me, the actress announced her take…
In her latest vlog, the homegrown ABS-CBN star talked about venturing solo and achieving the creative freedom she longed for. Actress Liza Soberano, was both making brows raise and hands clap, following her decision to air her grievances over how her career went under ABS-CBN. She was with the media giant for more than a decade, and was among its most prized talents, along with her long-time onscreen and now real-life partner, Enrique Gil. In her vlog posted today, February 26, Soberano lamented about the repetitive themes of her projects, as well as having practically one just leading man, since…
Strictly adhering to established and tried-and-tested formulaic plots and devices, the new Coco Martin-starrer offers a gritty, raw, and exhilarating take on Quiapo’s chaotic setting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ys-h7axbOQ Dreamscape Entertainment Actors: Coco Martin, Christopher de Leon, John Estrada, Lovi Poe, Charo Santos-Concio, Irma Adlawan, Cherry Pie-Picache, McCoy de Leon Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama Premise: A young man rises to be one of the biggest outlaws in the neighborhood while he navigates his way in life to survive in Quiapo. Hoping to earn the affection of his parents, his feats draw him closer to the truth about his identity (iWantTFC) Running Time: 35 minutes Directors: Malu Sevilla,…
The musical play offers an ingenious and hilariously charming view of culture and history. KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, a fast-rising onscreen team-up, KDLex, are the banner stars of the stage musical, ‘Walang Aray’, which runs from February 17 to May 14. Brimming with hilarious moments and standing-ovation-worthy performances, the play showcases a lovely take, but not without being critical, on history. Based on Severino Reyes’s well-known zarzuela, ‘Walang Sugat’, the stage musical whose script was penned by Rody Vera, cruises through both the Spanish era and the present. A lively adaptation filled with comic wonders and thought-provoking commentaries, the…
61-year-old star Albert Martinez is among those seasoned actors who have been able to do projects under both ABS-CBN and GMA Network, at the same time. It is undeniable that Albert Martinez is that actor who belongs to a very rare set of actors, who maintained their vigor and youthfulness, even after being in show business for decades. Such a quality is among the reasons why he remains one of the most in-demand stars, gaining leading roles, in both television and film. In Martinez’s case, he is lucky to score projects both on ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Speaking exclusively to…
Defeaning volumes roared in the venue as the crowd went wild for one of the best-selling pop boybands in history. The Smart Araneta Coliseum got filled with ecstatic screams on February 20, Monday as the fans of the Irish boyband, Westlife, become loud in ovation as their idols delivered their biggest hits ever. The first night of the jampacked concert saw thousands of devoted fans, who by now already have kids of their own as the boyband noted while on the stage, filled the coliseum up to the brim. Lights flicker and screams rolled like thunder. The night opened with…
Award-winning actor Albert Martinez highlighted the retention level of the top-rating Kapamilya series, in terms of quality and intrigue. Martinez is all praises for the Kapamilya series, The Iron Heart, where he plays the main antagonist, Priam de la Torre. Returning to ABS-CBN after doing several shows with other networks, he could not help but take pride in the quality that the Star Creatives Television-produced series has been able to offer to Filipino audiences. During our visit to the show’s set locations in Cebu, last February 6 and 7, Martinez shared his thoughts on shows that fail to retain quality…