Author: Jessica Ann Evangelista
In a media conference on November 15, Viva artist Josef Elizalde shared his opinion on why Philippine filmmaking has yet to reach its potential, connecting it with the crab mentality. “I think one of the main reasons bakit hindi masyadong umaasenso ang ating film industry because tayo-tayo rin ‘yung humihila pababa,” he emphasized. Elizalde distinguished between how Filipinos praise revealing foreign films and condemn local films that show too much skin. The actor explained, “A lot of people are criticizing Vivamax for showing so much skin. But whenever we watch some foreign movies that show skin, we all praise that…
On November 16, viral Tiktoker DJ Loonyo spoke candidly with the press about his image as a playboy. “Maraming bash ‘yung nangyari sa akin, about being like playboy. Parang ano, nambabae palagi or maraming babae. This time around, I’m gonna do the right thing,” he affirmed. DJ Loonyo, whose real name is Rhemuel Lunio, connected his answer to his co-dancer-vlogger girlfriend of three years, Faye Protacio. He emphasized, “Sinigurado ko muna na sigurado ako sa kanya… Mag 3 years na kami. I think she’s doing great. She’s happy. I’m so happy sa relationship namin.” In the same event, DJ Loonyo…
During the show’s media debut on November 5, hunk actor Richard Gutierrez expressed gratitude for the chance to finally work with actress-host Maja Salavador. The actor said, “I’m always grateful to Maja and his team because it’s been a long time since we tried to collaborate on a show, and finally natuloy kami sa ‘The Iron Heart’.” In spite of not disclosing the titles of previous attempts to collaborate, Gutierrez thinks now is the right time to collaborate with Salvador. He added, “Eksakto yung timing ng pagpasok ni Maja. We couldn’t be happier to have her onboard. We’re very thankful…
At the Dream Maker media conference on November 9, actress-host Kim Chiu declared her expertise in time management for handling multiple projects at the same time. “Time management. Magaling ako diyan,” Chiu spoke candidly. She continued, “Kapag gusto mo naman ‘yung ginagawa mo. Hindi naman siya mukhang nakakapagod. Basta alam mo lang balansehin sa sarili mo kung ano ‘yung priorities mo.” The Filipina host shared that she writes her priorities for the day so that she will know what to do first. “Nagagawa ko naman lahat. Personal. Work. Workout. Love life. Nasasama-sama naman silang lahat.” the actress-host declared. Standing as the main…
In the Dream Maker media conference on November 9, actress-TV host Kim Chiu said she doesn’t have physical features that need any enhancement. “Changes sa sarili ko? Wala naman po siguro akong ipaparetoke. Charot,” jested the PBB host. Chiu declared that the changes the fans can see from her will come through the outfits she will wear as the new host of the upcoming talent show Dream Maker. She affirmed, “Syempre, doon tayo lalaban sa outfitan since visuals tayo. Magsasalita lang naman tayo doon.” The Kapamilya host noted that since she is a KPOP fan her outfits every week will showcase Korean fashion. …
AllTV is launching a new morning talk show that might fuel competition among the morning programs since it will air on the same timeslot as ABS-CBN’s Magandang Buhay. On November 15, Ruffa Gutierrez took to social media to announce that she has a new morning program that she will co-host with Mariel Padilla and Ciara Sotto. “Helloooo mga Mhieeee! 😍 Malapit niyo na kaming makasama nina @marieltpadilla at @pinaypole para lalong sumaya ang mga mornings nyo! ☀️ ☕️ How exciting!! 🤩” Gutierrez wrote on Instagram. AllTV’s M.O.M is Mhies on a Mission, premiered on November 28, is expected to focus on three celebrity…
In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV on November 8, Kapuso artist Anjay Anson teased the upcoming project he has under his belt, although he can’t reveal more details yet. “This is something exciting and kinda cute. It’s something to watch out for. Maganda ‘tong project na ‘to kaya sana abangan at suportahan niyo ako,” Anson continued, “Pero ayun nga so far, I’m not sure if pwede magreveal ng details. But sana suportahan niyo ako.” Aside from being part of All Out Sundays, Anson is parading his hosting skills in the longest-running morning TV show Unang Hirit. He assured that if given a…
In an interview with the press on November 15, Kapuso actress Andrea Torres discussed how the Philippines’ first digital series ‘One Good Day’ would give a “Hollywood” vibe. Torres highlighted that the action series would feature many depths and twists. The actress emphasized, “Ang ganda rin kasi ng vision nila for this. Yung story napaka lalim. Ang daming twists. Yung mga hindi natin pwede ipakita sa TV, dito, ginawa namin.” The actress also hinted that the story is expected to be action-packed and riveting. She continued, “Namiss ko ‘yung gaanong environment. Gumagawa kami ng mga stunts. May mga guns. Mga…
During the Dream Maker press conference on November 9, Korean host Ryan Bang expressed gratitude to home his network ABS-CBN for landing on projects that made him realize his worth. “Sobrang salamat ako talaga sa ABS-CBN. Kasi nag-umpisa po ako sa Pinoy Big Brother. Tas Showtime. Then ngayon, Dream Maker,” he said. Bang will host with Kim Chiu in ABS-CBN’s upcoming collaborative talent search, Dream Maker. In the program, he will translate the comments of the Korean mentors for the contestants. “Ang sarap pala sa feeling na ako ‘yung tulay nila para makakaintindi [magkaintindihan],” affirmed the It’s Showtime host. Bang emphasized that…
On November 9, ABS-CBN business unit head Mr. Reily Santiago addressed the rumors that there was another option for Dream Maker’s main host aside from Kim Chiu. Answering the question if former PBB host Toni Gonzaga was the said to be the first choice, Santiago slammed hearsay by responding, “When we pitch it to management, wala, ano talaga. Good choice [Chiu and Ryan Bang].” According to Santiago, Chiu and Bang’s hosting dynamics was already proven well on It’s Showtime. “Nakita mo na rin ‘yung combination na ‘yan sa Showtime. Kapag nagtranslate ‘yan sa primetime, si Ryan is a kuya here for the dream…
On November 7, the Korean-Japanese boy group TFN talked to the press to discuss the things they are looking forward to as they hold their first-ever mall tour here in the Philippines. Rapper and visual Zero expressed that they feel nothing but excitement to be here in the country. Zero exclaimed, “It is our first time visiting the Philippines as a TFN group, so there’s nothing but excitement. We are excited for the opportunity to meet all our fans here in the Philippines.” Leo, one of the rappers in the group, shared that since they just arrived, they haven’t had…
On November 15, Kapuso star Andrea Torres shared that this is the first time in her career that she got acknowledged after gaining positive remarks for her role as Sisa in GMA Network’s Maria Clara at Ibarra. “Hanggang ngayon medyo may tulala moments pa rin ako. Kasi first time mangyari sa akin ‘to sa career ko,” Torres spoke candidly. The actress mentioned that she was intimidated in accepting the role, thinking she couldn’t do it. “Sobrang thankful lang ako talaga. Kasi grabe rin ‘yung kaba at pressure na nafeel ko nung natanggap ko ‘to.” Given the positive feedback, fans clamored…
After serving detention at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Detention Center since September for the rape case filed by model Deniece Cornejo, host-comedian Vhong Navarro received a court order to transfer to Taguig City Jail. According to the 24 Oras report on November 15, NBI said they received the order from Regional Trial Court Branch 69 to commit Navarro to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Taguig City Jail, and Camp Bagong Diwa. The NBI also noted that before his transfer, Navarro will have to complete mandatory health protocol requirements, which include taking the RT-PCR test. Cornejo…
Kim Chiu, the former Pinoy Big Brother’s Big Winner, expressed her gratitude to ABS-CBN for giving her another big opportunity as the main host of the upcoming talent show during the Dream Maker press conference on November 9. Despite Chiu’s shortcomings, she was thrilled. “Alam ko naman sa sarili ko na hosting is really not my strength. Pero I’m trying and I’m very thankful for this big opportunity.” The actress-host noted that she was pressured for the role because of people who doubted her. She further explained that unless people have seen the program already, they cannot know what it…
During a media conference on November 11, Korean actress Jung Ho Yeon weighed on the powerful advice she received that changed her outlook about the world. “My view about the world is changing all the time. But I’d always talk about with my friends the feeling of empathizing with each other,” she expressed. The actress continued, “I feel like everyone is getting busier by the day, and we’re not very interested in each other’s lives. We are losing the ability to empathize with each other.” In her first-ever fan meeting in the country, the Squid Game star said she’s taking many pictures.…
On November 5, Richard Gutierrez talked about the differences between his former show, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, and his upcoming show of the same genre, The Iron Heart, where he will plays the title role. “Yung ginagawa namin ‘tong Iron Heart, we really wanted to shift away from Probinsyano. Especially ‘yung character ko. Well, malayo naman talaga. Kasi sa Probinsyano, parang naging villain ako doon. “Yung Probinsyano kasi, very classic approach siya sa action. Most of the action scenes are gun fights. Hindi ko masiyado rin napakita ‘yung capabilities ko sa action sa Probinsyano. So we wanted to showcase everything here sa The…