Author: JE CC
From newbies AJ Raval and Sean de Guzman to long-time aspirants Belle Mariano and Sanya Lopez, young personalities who broke through during the pandemic are proving to be the next breed of superstars in Philippine showbiz world. Here are the new names whose stars [definitely] shined the brightest during the pandemic. Many of these stars walked into the current health crisis as virtually unknowns but emerged as popular. Nearly two years have unraveled a surprising mix of new young celebrities who astonishingly got catapulted to fame. Yet, some of the old-timers who have long waited for their turn to shine…
This film is not devoid of delicate restraint and other heartwarming surprises, albeit it strictly adhered to the formula. Star Cinema Actors: Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Jeremiah Lisbo, Angelina Cruz, Hyubz Azarcon, Ariel Rivera, John Lapuz, Donna Cariaga, Arabella Davao, Esnyr Ranollo, Mika Pajares, Amanda Zamora, Eula Valdez, Lloyd Samartino, Ryan Bang Genre: Romance, Comedy Premise: A free-spirited young lady helps her high school best friend navigate from an accident that took away his mom and the colors in his vision, while also nursing her heart that has long harbored a deep feeling for him. Running Time: 115 minutes Director: John Leo D.…
Featuring two of today’s fastest-rising love teams, ABS-CBN’s entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, is nothing short of spectacular. First, you should know that the phenomenal box-office director, Cathy Garcia-Molina helmed this film. Knowing that alone makes us excited, as the director is known for making romcoms like no other. Garcia-Molina’s films have seen the rise of several box-office kings and queens. Two of her films, Hello Love, Goodbye (2019) and The Hows of Us (2018) were both held the distinction of being the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, with the former still keeping the highly-coveted feat. Love at First Stream,…
These titles prove theme songs and plots aren’t the only ones being used over and over again in the local entertainment scene. Titles, like in books play a major part in a movie or TV series’ early success. Attention is grabbed by ingenious title, alone, and some simply bank on the rich history behind the title to produce the effective initial hook. However, as most viewers tend to fall for similar things, especially when it comes to romcoms and dramas, some titles get used from time to time. This choice usually leads to great success; hence it has become a…
The time has come for several young Kapamilya stars, who star in lead roles in upcoming ABS-CBN TV shows and movies. The spotlight belongs to some fast-rising Kapamilya stars who will soon headline their respective movies and TV shows. Most of these stars are moving in their careers at an unprecedented pace, making them among the most promising artists to dominate the television and movie scene in the next few years. New stars are on the rise, and with upcoming big projects already underway, the chance of being catapulted to greater fame now seems inevitable. The viewer’s preferences have gradually…
ABS-CBN is building its new roster of leading ladies who will headline the Network’s ‘biggest’ projects in the next few years. The Kapamilya network’s continuous expansion to online and digital platforms mark the rise of up-and-coming female stars or leading ladies, who are all poised to dominate the local entertainment scene. Since the pandemic and the media giant’s shift to streaming, many promising Kapamilya newbies have emerged and captured the spotlight and support of fans. These new names are poised to sustain their ascent as ABS-CBN further invests in them by letting them star roles in upcoming projects. The following…
Santos’s breathtaking performance in the 2004 Joel Lamangan film has scored her nominations and victory in various local award-giving bodies. It’s quite an understatement to say Judy Santos is a brilliant actress, for she is a phenomenon. Since her sensational rise to superstardom via the iconic soap opera Mara Clara, she has forged a path to a phase in her career where she is the queen among queens. It’s not surprising she later became the Queen of Teleserye and the Young Superstar. Even now, after nearly three decades in the industry, she remains a quintessential royalty, whose success sprawls across…
The biggest digital film of the year is coming out in a few days, and it’s easy to understand why fans can not contain their overwhelming excitement. After making waves early this year via He’s Into Her, the year’s biggest iWantTFC series to take social media by storm, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano return to make their fans flutter and flatter once again. The onscreen couple has been dubbed by their home Network as the ‘New Generation’s Phenomenal Loveteam’ stars in their debut film. Before, DonBelle was first introduced in the 2020 film–James, Pat, and Dave that starred reel-to-real couple, Loisa Andalio…
Mariano’s debut album Daylight comes on the height of her astronomical soar to stardom. It’s a sugary mix of summer and spring feels. Belle Mariano is leaving no room for doubt with her debut studio album, Daylight, which is a satisfying collection of blissfully earworm tracks. The fast-rising Kapamilya star is seemingly inviting her growing followers to indulge in her saccharine vocals. It’s an attempt she overly succeeds when listening to the seven-track maiden album extracts what could be the sweetest side of Belle, ABS-CBN’s new phenomenal star. Daylight carries Mariano’s smash debut single, Sigurado, with a music video that nears six million views on…
Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes transition to their most mature roles yet in this lighthearted romance that celebrates Yeng Constantino’s music, too. Dreamscape Entertainment I iQiYi Actors: Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Andi Abaya, Kobi Brown, Sunshine Dizon, Polo Ravales, Valerie Concepcion, Dominic Ochoa, Bernard Palanca Genre: Romcom, Drama Premise: Running Time: 40 minutes Director: Dolly Dulu Watch it on: iQiYi Why You Should See It: It probably won’t take too long before a fatal heart disease becomes the crux of iQiYi’s new Web series whose rousing love story radiates around the music of Yeng Constantino while being propelled by Brillantes…
A woman’s frustration for always falling in love with discreet gay men takes center stage in this cutesy romcom. The film is charming and has delivered tons of laughter and kilig. While very few would say the plot of the film is unique, as many previous films have carried a similar plot, the film is undoubtedly a generally okay film, and has soaring moments, too, courtesy of Anne Curtis’s endearing comic appeal. Bakit Lahat Ng Gwapo May Boyfriend? follows Kylie (Curtis), a wedding planner whose ex-boyfriends are all discreet gay men. She decided she won’t be a ‘cover girl’ again for…
Visually appealing and hilariously dark, Pornstar 2 has more flaws than charms, although there may be sprinkles of gold in its pile of mess that should invite audiences to stick with it until the conclusion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_vig4P8dXI VIVA FILMS Actor: Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Maui Taylor, Ara Mina, Sab Aggabao, Cara Gonzales, Ayanna Misola, Stephanie Raz, Abed Green, Prince Salvador, Rash Flores, Jet Delgado Genre: Sexy, Comedy Premise: Four veteran porn stars are on the hunt of four potential aspirants to follow their highly-celebrated ‘bomba’ star careers. Running Time: 95 minutes Director: Darryl Yap Watch it on: VIVAMAX, web.vivavax.net Why You…
The first double-eviction of the season gave Pinoy Big Brother its most-watched episode yet on YouTube, breaking the record previously set by Chie Filomeno’s eviction two weeks earlier. As the celebrity edition of this new PBB season races towards its finale, events inside the house are understandably becoming more intense. Viewers are unsurprisingly glued on their TV screens and their gadgets, as Kuya finally unleashes his long tested-and-proven gimmicks to make the house more interesting. The secret recipe for how this season might be the most controversial, and thus, most interesting yet, lies on the remaining housemates and the mix…
Years of preparation, actor selection, and ambitious production make the two upcoming TV series the most anticipated projects of their respective networks. 2022 is poised to become the battleground for ambitious productions—projects that have long kept fans anticipating for very long. ABS-CBN and GMA Network are upping the antes in creating content the viewers may love to consume. The two rival networks continue to aspire to dominate the local television scene. The two most-anticipated shows are Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series and GMA-7’s Voltes V: Legacy. Both shows have constantly landed on headlines and become favorite topics during conversations…
Garcia and Ramos make a strong start as a love team on their debut series, via the third title under GMA Network’s new top-rating drama anthology. GMA Network Actors: Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos, Kiray Celis, Sunshine Garcia, Anjo Damiles, Yasser Marta, Jason Francisco, Genre: Romance, Comedy Premise: A problematic radio DJ meets a feisty female caller who disapproves his coaching and advising styles for patrons with love problems. Running Time: 24-26 minutes Time slot: Weekdays, 3:25 PM Why You Should See It: Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos make an impressive debut in a TV series via the third installment under…
Three women are all looking for their ideal ‘Mr. Right,’ take the spotlight in this eye-opening film. Three As (Angel Locsin, Aubrey Miles, and Ara Mina) pursue the search for the right guy to marry. Although Susie (Miles), Raia (Mina), and Sam (Locsin) have different dispositions and outlooks in life, they are the same in being all heartbroken in love. They’re all searching for that one guy who will finally love them as they are. Raia is a single mother. She has sustained several failed relationships before. After being heartbroken many times, she decided that she will only go for…