Author: Judith Martin

During the Thanksgiving Party of The Killer Bride, directors Dado Lumibao and Froy Leonardo clarified that the Maja Salvador series will no longer be extended. In fact, during the conceptualization process of the show, they already anticipated that they cannot grant the management’s request should they ask for an extension. “Actually, nung kino-conceptualize pa lang namin ito, alam naming na hanggang dito lang siya. So kahit sabihin ng management i-extend, sa storytelling talaga, sa narrative, hanggang dito lang, so we stick to that. So wala pong extension.” They still make time to read the viewers’ comments and opinions about the…

As one of the mainstays on Sunday PinaSaya, Kyline Alcantara confirmed that she will be part of its replacement show which is AyOS. Aside from that, the 17-year-old Kapuso actress is also excited and looking forward to her next project on 2020. “Siguro, sa bagong pamilya kasi ibang cast ng Studio 7, napunta sa AyOS, so mas pinarami lang yung pamilya namin. I’m looking forward, kumbaga, ang isang consistent lang sa buhay natin ay change so we need to adapt to it and we need to change.” In the same exclusive interview with PEP, Kyline also narrated how the cast…

Kapuso actress Kiray Celis finally introduced her non-showbiz boyfriend by posting a photo on Twitter with a sweet caption. As per Kiray, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, what matters most is the feeling that you get when you’re with your partner. Kiray wrote, “You can be in a relationship for two years and feel nothing. You can be in a relationship for 2 months and feel everything. Time is not a measure of quality, of infatuation or of love.” https://twitter.com/kiraycelis/status/1207178091627335680?fbclid=IwAR0x0QjLiOLwWEEBAmHjmocLTKihzN1u7z9_M-5dTESpA4rnE8nSsdHnOYw Right before she posted a clear photo of herself and her boyfriend, there were already…

After Vice Ganda got offended by critics belittling the comedy genre especially as a Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Pokwang also expressed her dismay about how she and her fellow comedians are treated. Pokwang shared, “Minsan na pangyayari sa mga shows, mararamdaman mo rin na parang, ‘ha dito lang talaga kami nakatambay?” Despite the inconveniences as a comedian, Pokwang remains positive that this is part of the reality they have to encounter. For her, it’s more important to make people happy instead of focusing on the difficulties, as it would reflect on their aura. “Pero ako pinagdarasal ko na lang…

Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo’s first-ever collaboration concert in February 2020 was supposed to be a grand event, but it only took one post of Regine’s sister and manager Cacai Velasquez-Mitra for people to start labeling the Velasquez sisters as “credit grabbers.” Cacai was overwhelmed to know that her sister’s upcoming collab concert with Sarah was almost sold out in less than 12 hours and posted about it on her Twitter account, tagging Regine but forgetting to tag Sarah. https://twitter.com/cacaimitra/status/1206240998633816066 Netizens started bashing and labeling Regine as a “credit grabber.” Here are some of the tweets: https://twitter.com/iamMjohn15/status/1206339894970208256 https://twitter.com/almenanza_renzo/status/1206254493580480514 https://twitter.com/Aidylnufnad1/status/1206251840960180225 https://twitter.com/Aiko00150896/status/1206324088504905728…

As the New Year is fast approaching, Yeng Constantino hopes President Rodrigo Duterte will reconsider ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, as this is the main source of living of artists like her. “Sir, saludo po ako sa maraming  niyong ginagawa tulad sa paglilikom niyo ng  mga pondo para sa bansa natin para sa investment. Nakikita namin yon and we admire you, maybe there are things na hindi agree, it doesn’t mean na lahat ng flaws niyo nakikita namin. I don’t know what’s right and wrong to do, and pinaka ano yung pinaka ugat at puno nito, bakit po humantong sa ganito. Pero…

After keeping mum on whether or not his upcoming mini-series with Momoland’s Nancy McDonie was pushing through, James Reid shared details and plans for his independent music label Careless Music Manila. “For 2020 for sure gusto ko mag focus muna sa music. I invested a lot of time and money to Careless, I want to see how far we can push it, how far can we go, how far I can take my music career. “ After leaving Viva after seven fruitful years, James announced that he’s now in full control of Careless along with his friends and real-life girlfriend…

In an interview with Senator Lito Lapid, the veteran actor revealed that Coco Martin personally approached him to be part of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano for two weeks, with the latter admitting he was one of the Senator’s longtime fans. Sen. Lapid revealed, “Sa may sabing idol daw niya ako, kapwa Kapampangan. Tapos kinausap niya ako kasi ayaw ko mag-artista. Pinuntahan niya ako personal, sabi niya two weeks na lang magtatapos na Ang Probinsyano. Ako ang gustong i-ending.” Meanwhile, his son Mark Lapid stated that they were supposed to be part of the TV series for only two weeks but was…

Maine Mendoza finally spoke up about fans who are still wishing that her tandem with Alden Richards, known as AlDub, was still active and the two were together in real life. According to the  Mission Unstapabol actress, she and Alden used to feel so much pressure when AlDub was still intact to the point that they no longer knew how to act in front of the camera, as fans were expecting a lot from them. Furthermore, Maine thinks that working on different projects is great for their career growth. “Hindi naman siguro mawawala ‘yon ang dami talagang fans na before…

The Killer Bride actor Joshua Garcia admitted that he’s not on speaking terms with ex-girlfriend Julia Barretto though he had the chance to meet her previously during the ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID shoot. To explain his statement, he stated that he’s just shy to approach Julia now and that he wants to focus on his projects. He said, “Hindi ko ho kayang pagsabayin yung dalawa kasi di pa rin kayang handle yung oras ko, lagi kasi akong tulog e. Mas naging focus lang ako ngayon sa mga binibigay na opportunities, tagal ko na rin sa showbiz, mga six years mahigit,…

In a press conference for Vic Sotto’s Metro Manila Film Festival entry Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity, the veteran comedian confirmed that he’s not after the film ranking, as he’s already done with it. For now, he only wants to work on a film with high hopes of a good result to make the viewers happy. Vic said, “Kahit third lang, okay lang basta maganda ang resulta. Graduate na ko sa mga top grosser, top grosser.” Meanwhile, 3Pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon’s producer and actor Coco Martin reiterated the value of providing a good film for the viewers as well…

Last December 13, 2019, ABS-CBN held their company Christmas Party and two top executives grabbed the opportunity to advise the Kapamilya actors and actresses and other employees to recharge themselves, as they are about to work on multiple projects and the renewal franchise issue will not stop them from doing what they have loved for decades. ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez and President Carlo Katigbak announced, “Mag-recharge kayo kasi pagbalik ng 2020, marami tayong gagawin. Dito sa ABS-CBN, family is forever, tuloy ang laban.” It can be recalled that even when President Rodrigo Duterte warned the giant network that he would…

Bianca Umali is one of the GMA Network’s Walk of Famers along with Kris Bernal, Carmina Villaroel, Miguel Tanfelix, Aicelle Santos, Yasmien Kurdi, and Roi Vinzon. During an interview, Kris Bernal emphasized the true meaning of being one of the network’s walk of famers. “Ibig sabihin, kapag may paskil ka na, wala nang lipat.” Bianca confirmed this with a resounding “YES.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-bIOfB0zh/ Meanwhile, Yasmien appreciated the efforts of the network and the people around them for supporting their projects throughout the years. She said, “Kung ‘yung mga tao nagmamahal sa inyo at minamahal n’yo rin, bakit pa kayo lilipat?” Bianca…

Since Julia Montes has returned to the Philippines after a very long vacation, many have asked Coco Martin if there’s a possibility that the actress will join his longtime running series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Coco replied, “Siguro may tamang pagkakataon.” Based on the last statement he provided during the interview, it seems that he’s not closing his doors for Julia to join him in the series. “Actually, lahat naman ng mga artista na puwede makatulong sa show, siyempre kami naman ‘yung lumalapit sa kanila.” It has been more than a year since last Julia did a TV series which is…

Bianca Umali shared her sentiments on their noontime show Sunday Pinasaya ending soon on December 22, 2019. According to Bianca, every mainstay of the show has been affected by the news. “Of course lahat kami nalulungkot, kasi it was a habit na for everyone, and sa Sunday Pinasaya kasi iba siya compared to other Sunday shows na experience namin. Sa Sunday Pinasaya naging pamilya kami, kami kami lang magkakasama, nagtutulungan, nakaka-miss kasi totoo naman na masaya talaga siya.” Despite the good ratings which even beat ABS-CBN’s Asap Natin ‘To last January 12, 2019 with 6.2% score versus 5.3%, the Kapuso…

In an exclusive interview with GMA Network, Barbie Forteza confirmed that Jak Roberto is now planning to invest in a residential property. “Basta sabi ko lang sa kanya, dapat may walk-in closet ako! The rest, bahala na siya.” The 22-year-old Kapuso actress also stated during the interview that she doesn’t feel any pressure at all when compared to other celebrities of the same age. Furthermore, if ever she will invest in a property, it will be for her parents and not for herself since Jak is currently on the looking for properties for the both of them. Barbie shared, “Well,…