Author: Judith Martin

Starting December 11, 2019, 50-year-old veteran actress Alice Dixon will join GMA’s drama-action TV series, Beautiful Justice. She was last seen in Kapuso network way back in 2015 for Marian Rivera’s Marimar and a special appearance in Juancho Trivino’s Madrasta this year. Alice used to be part of Beautiful Justice’s rival program, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano as the Second Lady Catherine Versoza-Cabrera, wife of Edu Manzano, in 2018. She was also able to work with Iza Calzado and Julia Barretto in ABS-CBN’s Ngayon at Kailanman as the antagonist mom of Jameson Blake and Joshua Garcia. Alice has been working at different…

For the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival, Vice Ganda recalled a past rift with his best friend Coco Martin. As per the Unkabogable Star, it was just a petty fight between them that they decided not to speak to each other, but keep on reiterating about the issue with mutual friends. Vice recalled, “Very minimal. Actually, tampuhan na hindi kami nag-usap, nag-artihan kaming dalawa. Yung may mga tampo ako sa kanya, tapos sinasabi ko lang sa mga common friends namin, tapos siya rin. Yung ipinararating namin sa ibang tao yung tampo namin. Tapos nagkita kami, wala. “Yung mga kaibigan namin,…

After being one of the mainstays of GMA’s Sunday PinaSaya, Julie Anne San Jose is reportedly going to be the lead in ASAP’s newest rival program entitled #AyOS. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zU4ovAgLM/ However, she expressed her honest opinion about Sunday PinaSaya’s upcoming final episode on December 22, 2019. She said: “Bittersweet of course, because it’s been four good years. Para kang nag-enroll sa school na let’s say high school para kang nagkaroon ng classmates na talagang like solid kayo ‘because ganun yung experience ko nung high school.” Julie also mentioned that as early as now, she anticipates having separation anxiety as everyone on…

After being with ABS-CBN for several years, actor-comedian Smokey Manaloto returned to GMA to join Alden Richards’ The Gift TV series as ‘Bradley’. He’s a connection of Helga portrayed by Sophie Albert and will bring a huge change to Sep’s life. It’s still unknown whether he will be an antagonist or the other way around. To confirm Smokey’s role for The Gift, the network’s official website released some behind the scenes photos of him with Alden. His last show for ABS-CBN was in Ipaglaban Mo’s Tatay episode with Aleck Bovick directed by Ian Flores. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vsqQp88Khc Smokey was one of GMA…

During the presscon for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Fest The Mall, The Merrier, Vice Ganda expressed his dismay towards the people who criticize the comedy genre during the annual film festival. According to the Unkabogable Star, people need to watch something light especially during Christmas day, and it is never right to question the value of the comedy genre. He stated, “Kailangan i-call out din natin na mali ho yung mababang tingin niyo sa comedy, na kinukuwestiyon ninyo ang kahalagahan ng comedy sa pelikula at sa buhay in general. Since call out culture nga, i-call out natin sila at…

For over a decade, 25-year-old Kapuso actress Julie Anne San Jose has stayed loyal to GMA Network, despite having other friends on the rival network. She thoroughly believes that working at different networks will not affect their friendship. Julie revealed, “I have a lot of good friends sa kabila (ABS-CBN), but for me kasi parang ung network rivalry tapos na kasi ‘yon. I mean nasa isang mundo naman tayong ginagalawan di ba? And ako bilang isang singer, ang music, universal ‘yan para sa lahat ‘yan it doesn’t matter kung what station ka, kung nasan ka naka-pirma. We only have one…

In a press conference of M&M: The Mall The Merrier, Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda confessed that his healthy relationship with Ion Perez has helped him become more inspired to do more projects. “Sa akin po malaking tulong kasi inspired akong magtrabaho. Mayroon akong totoong ngiti sa mukha ko, masaya ang puso ko. Masarap magtrabaho na masaya ang puso mo. Masarap magtrabaho na kinikilig ka. Masarap magtrabaho na inspired ka at masarap magtrabaho na may minamahal ka at sobrang positibo lahat ng para sa akin.” Vice admitted his relationship with Ion during It’s Showtime 10th Anniversary for the annual Magpasikat segment.…

Star Magic Artist Gerald Anderson was recently appointed as the new Philippine Youth Ambassador on December 8, 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Venus Hotel in Baguio City. KASAMA (Kabataang Sama-samang Maglilingkod) President Gerald Ortiz, KASAMA National Adviser Nellie King, ULAP (Union of Local Authority of the Philippines) President and Quirino Governor Dakila “Dax” Cua, and Senator Imee Marcos were the ones who appointed the Kapamilya actor as the new ambassador after Dingdong Dantes and the late Rico Yan. During the ceremony, Gerald told almost the 900 Sangguniang Kabataan leaders from all over the country about his Ondoy experience back…

During the press conference for the Philippine Red Cross’ partnership with drone delivery service Zipline, lead vocalist of U2 Bono conveyed a ‘soft message’ for President Rodrigo Duterte regarding human rights. According to Bono, human rights are critical and thus he praised the hospitality of Filipinos but reminded the President that he cannot compromise human rights even if it is allegedly in the name of progress. Bono said, “I am a member of Amnesty International, I have been all my life, and I think human rights are critical. My impression of the Philippines is very caring, very sophisticated people. I…

In light of Kathryn Bernardo’s team up with Alden Richards for Hello, Love, Goodbye and Carlo Aquino working with GMA Network’s Maine Mendoza for Isa Pa with Feelings, Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil revealed that they are both open to a possible collaboration with other celebrities. Enrique seemed to be already anticipating that it would happen to them. In addition to that, he firmly believes if that happens, it would be a hit project if both stars’ fans will support the project. Enrique said, “I think it comes to a time when everybody has to. Tsaka kung iisipin mo rin,…

Three days ago, Ahron Villena posted an Instagram photo where he was relaxing in the swimming pool of Noni’s Resort in Batangas. Upon close inspection, netizens noticed that his ‘manhood’ showed up in the photo which Ahron denied. He stated that it was just a shadow or a reflection of his boxers and not his private parts that can be seen in the photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ud83fnKm8/ He clarified: “Sa mga nag-comment po na kita daw yung t*** ko sa post ko. Hindi po wala po shadow lang po yun siguro sa tubig. Tsaka ang layo naman ng kulay lol.” Netizens couldn’t…

Sanya Lopez and Jak Roberto were guests on GMA’s Sarap ‘Di Ba? hosted by Carmina Villaroel last Saturday, December 7, 2019. During the show, 23-year-old Kapuso actress Sanya willingly shared the reason she uses a different surname than that of her real-life brother Jak Roberto. Sanya revealed, “Dito sa showbiz, meron silang paniniwala na kapag magkapatid sa showbiz, medyo nagkakahilahan pababa. Nag-decide sila na ‘yung isa i-Lopez na lang natin.” Sanya also shared that she has a vague memory of their father as she was only two years old when he died. “Miss ko ang halik ni daddy of course.…

Allan Soriano, an online influencer, slammed Ricky Reyes over the latter’s conservative and frank statement about same-sex marriage. Using the name of AC Mondragon on Twitter, he criticized Ricky for being an “ugly” person which he said made the latter not believe in same-sex marriage. https://twitter.com/ItsACsLife/status/1203259799158181889?fbclid=IwAR33TIk-m_0p39inFP0sDC-96G4xopdXmX9eA_NUw91TrooR0zakeQU6l6E AC admitted that he was also initially against same-sex marriage but later on realized the need for empathy towards the LGBTQ community. He even likened Ricky’s salon business to a funeral parlor. https://twitter.com/ItsACsLife/status/1203260349455032321 https://twitter.com/ItsACsLife/status/1203260838297030659 Other netizens also reacted to Ricky’s statements. https://twitter.com/MisterHRG/status/1202954967952134144 https://twitter.com/Felikesus/status/1203328037980274694 https://twitter.com/lamlexie1/status/1202949247282270212 https://twitter.com/sweet_chub/status/1203075040243113984 https://twitter.com/blazejoy1/status/1203030237535199232 It was in September when Ricky aired his…

At a press conference for My Bakit List produced by Viva Films and Bluart Entertainment, 27-year-old actress Louise Delos Reyes finally confirmed she was living with her non-showbiz boyfriend. According to Louise, they have been living together for a year now, along with her best friend and a mutual friend in their home. She also shared that when her mom was still alive, she got mad upon knowing Louise was planning to live with her boyfriend but then eventually accepted her daughter’s decision. She said: “May mom passed away six months ago, nung umpisa, nagagalit yung mom ko, the usual,…

As they gear up for their upcoming TV series in 2020, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo can hardly contain their excitement. They hope that viewers will stay tuned for the TV series as soon as it launches. Daniel said, “Sa pagbabalik namin, talagang pinaghahandaan namin dahil marami na rin request, siyempre ung KathNiel fans. Deserve nila makita ‘yan, deserve nila ma-experience ‘yon, it’s time to give back, it’s Christmas. Gusto lang talaga namin bigyan kayo ng magandang show.” Kathryn and Daniel were in Dubai for their concert held last December 1, 2019 together with Jhai Ho, Six Part Invention, and…

In light of the issue regarding ABS-CBN franchise renewal, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III stated that there’s still a possibility to renew for another 25 years. If they receive the proposal by February next year, it can be passed in just one month. Sotto said in a text message, “Yes, there’s enough time. If we receive it by (February), it can be passed within that month.” Meanwhile, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto echoed Sotto’s words in proclaiming that the giant network’s franchise can still be renewed, despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s warning last December 2, 2019. Recto firmly supports…