Author: Lion's Den

Who doesn’t geek out over Dr. Sheldon Cooper, the quirky theoretical physicist from The Big Bang Theory? Well, if you ask him, he’ll say that he’s the perfect male specimen, with his profound knowledge about science, deep understanding of history, and unparalleled fascination with pop-culture. But it makes you wonder, what was Sheldon like growing up? Good thing we’ll soon know the answer with Warner TV’s brand new show Young Sheldon. The story delves into the early life of Sheldon, portrayed by the young actor Iain Armitage, as a gifted kid growing up in East Texas. We’ll get to meet…

It’s one thing for reporters to ask celebrities about a few sensational tidbits—breakups, pregnancies, maybe some harmless gossip—to drum up interest for a simple promotional story; it’s another when they start asking questions that put the hapless star in a “bad light.” Many famous personalities from actor Robert De Niro to pop singer Justin Bieber have had their share of cringe-worthy interviews that they’ve claimed to have made them feel upset. While it’s sometimes unclear why celebrities go on an outburst or walk out of an interview, there have been instances when questions got way too personal or were just…

The highest grossing Filipino indie film of all time “Kita Kita” makes its Philippine TV premiere on SKY Movies Pay-Per-View from September 23 to October 13. The surprise blockbuster hit of the year is about an unlikely romance between two Pinoys living in Japan. It has made a household name of its unconventional leading man, Empoy (Empoy Marquez) and his “AlEmpoy” love team with the talented Alessandra de Rossi. It will be shown with “Luck At First Sight,” starring Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla, and “One Step,” featuring Korean popstar Sandara Park. Jericho Rosales and Bela Padilla play unlucky people…

Alisah Bonaobra, singer from Manila, Philippines wowed all four judges of The X Factor UK with her version of Beyonce’s hit Listen on the seventh episode of the show. Her performance left judge Nicole Scherzinger in tears. One of eight children, Alisah believed her talent is world class and took a chance of a lifetime in the competition. She flew to London with the help of her mother’s friend who helped them fund their plane tickets. Accompanied by about 20 friends and family members, the judges could all hear the loud cheer of the group before she even walked into…

Multi-awarded host Boy Abunda pens a new book to inspire readers with his nuggets of wisdom, quotes and life-affirming essays in “It’s Like This: 100+ Abundable Thoughts that will make you think and rethink what you’ve always thought about your life” by ABS-CBN Publishing. The new manual highlights important lessons from Asia’s King of Talk as he shares his life filled with love and abundance, while recalling friends, experiences and changes that brought him to where he is now. “It’s Like This” covers some of the author’s unforgettable encounters as a young boy raised in Borongan, Eastern Samar, as a…

How hard is it to be an actress, singer, host, fitness coach, and a mother of 2 all at the same time? Well, it’s tough! You could ask this year’s R U Tough Enough? ambassador, Aubrey Miles.  Aubrey has been juggling her time with all of these activities and responsibilities for quite a while now. But how does she do it? By being tough, that is! According to Aubrey, toughness is about believing in yourself, even if others say that you can’t do it. Without being tough, Aubrey couldn’t have possibly accomplished everything that she has done up to this…

ABS-CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, and Hallo Hallo Entertainment will soon begin the search for 48 talented Filipinas who will become part of the next big all-girl idol group to be called MNL48. ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, chief finance officer Aldrin Cerrado, OIC for integrated acquisitions and international sales and distribution Cecilia “Macie” Imperial, business unit head Mercedita Gonzales,  Hallo Hallo Entertainment  chief executive officer Yasunari Okada, and president Paulo Kurosawa recently inked the partnership agreement in a ceremonial signing held at ABS-CBN’s ELJ Communications Center Building in Quezon City. “We are bringing the very popular…

PHILIPPINES (September 23, 2017) – Revenge has become a family affair as the father-and-daughter tandem of criminal mastermind Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) and FBI profiler Elizabeth “Liz” Keen (Megan Boone) team up to rebuild his criminal empire in the all new season of the action-packed crime thriller The Blacklist, which premieres on AXN this October. The last season finally revealed that Red is Liz’s real father. After he rescues her from his longtime nemesis, Red is plagued with an adversary more determined to bring him down than any archenemy he has ever known – his former protégé Mr. Kaplan.…

Due to insistent public demand, Rockford Productions has decided to move the concert Full Blast Pinoy Superbands from October 19 to October 20.  It’s actually a better date for all the rock enthusiasts out there since it falls on a Friday weekend.  For the first time in the history of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the biggest and most iconic names in Pinoy rock music will come together to put up a performance for the ages. Presented by Rockfordproductions, Inc., Full Blast Pinoy Super Bands gathers legendary and OPM rock icons in what is easily one of this year’s biggest and…

AMERICAN CANYON, CA, September 21, 2017 — ABS-CBN International celebrates the 20th anniversary of Bantay Bata 163, the child welfare program that rescues children at risk in the Philippines. This public service initiative has already positively impacted over a million children over the past 20 years. Yet, more needs to be done. The TFC Unity Cup, a two-in-one event, is a fundraising drive to enable Bantay Bata to rehabilitate the Children’s Village in Norzagaray, Bulacan in the Philippines, which has been inoperable for a while due to lack of resources. ABS-CBN Foundation International’s Managing Director Jerry Bennet encourages golfers to “help Bantay Bata shelter children in crises again. Join the…

Quezon City, Philippines (September 22, 2017) – “Love Moves in Mysterious Ways”.  This famous line from pop-jazz singer-songwriter Julia Fordham’s song of the same title, is perhaps one of most popular love song titles and which holds true in the September offering of Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) on TFC: “Finally Found Someone” and “Kita Kita” now airing via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) and TFC IPTV, in key countries worldwide. Kapamilya Box Office on TFC offering “Finally Found Someone” is directed by one of the Philippine film industry’s fast-rising directors Theodore Boborol and with a story written and developed by Carmi Raymundo and Gilliann Ebreo, marks the much-awaited silver screen reunion of…

GetGo members, pack your bags and get ready to travel as we give you more chances to fly with Cebu Pacific. This September, you can earn up to 40% bonus points, win an exciting getaway trip in Asia, or collect up to 20,000 points for a faster way to avail of free flights with the Points Everyday, Fun Getaway promo. Five winners can enjoy round-trip tickets for 4 to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, or Taiwan with USD200 Agoda hotel vouchers and pre-selected Klook tours and attractions courtesy of GetGo, Klook, and Agoda. Members can relive their childhood memories and play like…

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 – Andeng (Bea Alonzo) and Anton’s (Ian Veneracion) love will be put to a test until the very end in the finale of ABS-CBN’s primetime series “A Love to Last”, which airs in the Philippines via ABS-CBN and outside the country via The Filipino Channel (TFC), which will also be streamed simulcast its local airing, via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) on September 22 (Manila time) in key countries worldwide.  The series will also continue to be available after the finale on TFC’s digital platforms, also in key countries worldwide. After Anton (Ian Veneracion) leaves for Hong Kong again, Andeng finally comes back to…

The highly-anticipated annual fun run organized by Sun Life Financial Philippines, will soon cater to both running and cycling enthusiasts, as it evolves into a two-fold event dubbed Sunpiology Duo.   #SunpiologyDUO will come in two parts: Sun Life Cycle PH @BGC and Sun Life Resolution Run. Sun Life Cycle PH will take place on November 18, 2017 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Sun Life will be mounting the event in partnership with Sunrise Events, Inc., which is known for its flagship projects that focus on race organization and sports tourism. The contract signing between the two companies…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 21, 2017 — “If we work together, we could do better. That’s the spirit that has driven New American Media from the start,” says NAM Executive Director and Executive Editor Sandy Close at the 2017 NAM California Ethnic Media Awards Ceremonies held recently at the PG&E Auditorium in downtown San Francisco. Twelve winners were awarded in different categories that comprised of Immigration, Health Care, Education, Politics, Gender Issues, the 2016 Elections, among others. ABS-CBN International The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) daily news program, BA (Balitang America) won for Outstanding Coverage of Voter Engagement. In a post event article released on their website, New American Media wrote that “judges praised the…

Essilor was recognized by the Sustainable Business Awards, Singapore, in this year’s newly added category “UN Sustainable Development Goals: Understanding the company’s roles and initiatives in working to deliver the UN SDGs.” This award celebrates Essilor’s commitment to responsibly fighting the world’s largest disability, uncorrected poor vision. Through Essilor’s mission and the sustainable approach Essilor has adopted across its value chain, the company contributes to 13 out of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Essilor’s chairman and chief executive officer, Hubert Sagnières, commented: “Essilor’s mission to improve lives by improving sight, combined with the company’s unique principles and values, are at…