Author: RJ Mataro

On May 11, Viva artist Julia Victoria revealed that her mom disapproved of her sexy career. At the media conference for his upcoming Vivamax film, Kabayo, which LionhearTV covered, Victoria described her parents as conservative. Victoria narrated, “Noong una po, hindi po siya support kasi noong nalaman niya po ‘yung gagawin ko sa Viva parang– kasi istrikto po ‘yung mga magulang ko. Parang ayaw po nila ng ganon. Para po silang masyadong conservative.” She clarified that she convinced her parents to let her continue her sexy star career. She shared, “Pero, lately naman, parang napapayag ko naman sila, kasi wala…

On May 25, broadcast journalist Christian Esguerra voiced his concern about Teleradyo becoming a mouthpiece of politicians. On his podcast Facts First, Esguerra covered the recent changes with the radio platform, confirming that they would be under the partnership of Prime Media Holdings Inc and ABS-CBN Corp. Esguerra expressed his apprehension, especially with Prime Media Holdings Inc and its ties to a political family. “Pero hindi lang ‘yun ‘yung story dito. Ang dapat nating tutukan dito ay ‘yung second half ng balita. Magre-resume siya, pero under a joint venture with a company connected with the House Speaker, ito po ‘yung…

On May 24, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose responded to the possibility of having a showdown performance with the Kapamilya Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo. During her interview in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the host read a question from a Facebook user asking, “Lalaban kaya siya sa isang back-to-back concert with Sarah G?” San Jose answered, “Oh my God, na-pressure ako.” She then explained that she would not dream of having a showdown with the Pop Royalty. “Unang-una, Tito Boy, hindi po ako lalaban because there is only one Sarah Geronimo, there can only be one Sarah Geronimo.” However, she…

On May 25, It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda seemingly threw shade at the now-defunct TV5 noontime show Tropang LOL. During the Rampanalo segment of It’s Showtime, a contestant named Elizabeth from Tandang Sora Quezon City went home with a P2800 cash prize. The comedian host started interviewing the contestant asking whether she enjoyed participating in their game. The woman replied, “Nag-enjoy naman kahit papaano.” Her up-front response prompted a reaction from the hosts, Vice and Vhong Navarro. Navarro joked, “Nanay ‘yung totoo, gusto ninyo po ba sa It’s Showtime manood o sa Eat Bulaga?” Vice quipped, “Kasi pag-pasok niya dito, ‘Ay, akala ko may…

On May 25, ABS-CBN president Carlo Katigbak announced that ABS-CBN would continue to seek more local and international partners to provide the best content there is. During ABS-CBN’s annual stockholders’ meeting, Katigbak stated they plan to continue increasing the number of partnerships they have with the goal of expanding to a new set of viewers. “We’re willing to work with any partner [who is] willing to bring our programs to their audiences, whether those partners are free TV, pay TV–online streaming. “The new ABS-CBN is learning to partner with many different platforms to reach our previous audience and to expand…

On May 12, Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid happily detailed his reunion with Yassi Pressman in their upcoming movie. At the story conference for the upcoming Viva Films and GMA Pictures collaboration, which LionhearTV covered, Madrid felt ecstatic working with Pressman again after more than a decade. The actor expressed, “Sobrang natuwa po ako na makakatrabaho ko si Yassi, kasi ‘yun nga sinabi nga ni Yassi, ten years ago po ‘yung last time na nagkita kami. Pero doon sa 10 years na ‘yun, nakita ko ‘yung growth ni Yassi as an actress, as a performer.” Admittedly, he felt shy about reaching…

On April 28, Viva artist-writer Quinn Carillo voiced her thoughts about the injustices faced by Filipinos. At the media conference for ‘Fall Guy’ which LionhearTV covered, Carillo addressed whether she would take matters into her own hands if she faced insurmountable injustices. “Hindi ko rin masabi, kasi kapag pinagdaanan mo ‘yung mga ganong klaseng bagay, especially kapag namumuo na ‘yung galit sa puso mo, mahirap masabi kasi ano ‘yan eh, ang galit toxic substance ‘yan. Hindi mo talaga masasabi kung anong mangyayari, kung anong pwedeng gawin sa’yo niyan.” She said she is a go-getter, but dubious about administering justice herself.…

On May 23, after Coco Martin and Julia Montes’s revelation about their 12-year relationship, netizens started calling for a ‘baby reveal’ from the couple. In an interview with the confirmed couple while attending the special premiere of Unbreak My Heart, Martin and Montes confirmed their 12-year relationship. “Mas masarap kasi ‘yung pribado ‘yung buhay – tahimik, walang mga issue. Ito, masaya kami. Napakasarap ng pakiramdam namin dahil ito, 12 years na kaming magkasama, pero pareho pa rin gaya ng dati.” As a result, netizens started voicing their opinions on the revelation, with some asking for a ‘baby reveal’ from the two…

On May 4, actress Lorna Tolentino stated that her experience working in FPJ’s ‘Ang Probinsyano’ to FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ had not changed. Tolentino attested to Coco Martin’s innovation skills, from ‘Ang Probinsyano’ to his latest action drama. This was at the media briefing for the new chapter of FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’, which LionhearTV covered. The veteran actress expressed, “Ang nabago is just, parang wala kasi si Coco pa rin lahat eh. Si Coco talaga ang bumubuo ng storya ng Ang Probinsyano, si Coco din ang bumubuo ng Ang Batang Quiapo. So talagang it’s his pagiging genius at pagiging brilliant ang pumapasok…

On May 21, Kapamilya star Elisse Joson confirmed she’s more open to doing out-of-the-box roles after becoming a mom. At the media conference for Miutiso, which LionhearTV covered, Joson noted that she became braver and more confident after becoming a mother. “When it comes to projects now, I’m more open to doing something different, something out of the box, something I’ve never done before.  “Because I feel like mas confident ako na, na kaya kong gawin. Parang ‘yun ‘yung nararamdaman ko. Mas may tapang.” She then explained that she wanted to ‘strike while the iron is hot’ in grabbing opportunities…

On April 27, Viva artist Robb Guinto admitted she wanted to have a child with a foreigner. At the AFAM media conference, LionhearTV covered, Guinto revealed that she had a relationship with a South Korean. She hoped for a half-South Korean child. “Sa akin naman, ‘yung past relationship ko is nanggaling din ako sa ibang lahi, Koreano, and then isa na rin ‘yun na pinangarap ko ‘yung magkaroon ng isang half na Oppa. Siguro epekto ito ng kakanood ko ng K-Drama kaya siguro pinangarap ko rin talaga.” She then noted that having a relationship with a foreigner came unexpectedly to…

On May 11, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Rico Barrera recalled his realization that he needed to reinvent himself when he accepted the sexy role in Kabayo. At the media conference for his upcoming Vivamax film, Kabayo, which LionhearTV covered, Barrera said he didn’t regret taking on the role in Kabayo since he wanted to ‘repackage’ his image. “Pero, wala namang halong pag-sisi kasi sabi ko nga sa sarili ko na it’s time naman to repackage myself, it’s time to explore, it’s time for a new beginning naman.  “Kung mayroon akong new look, sabi ko gamitin ko. Kung ano pa…

On May 12, Viva artist Yassi Pressman was thrilled to see Viva and GMA Network working together on their latest movie, ‘Video City’. At the story conference for the upcoming Viva Films and GMA Pictures collaboration, which LionhearTV covered, Pressman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to take on the project. “I’m always excited, even just to be considered din po kasi, katulad nga po nung sinabi ko kanina, napakarami pong mga artista and you know, I’m grateful for everybody who wants to work with me and lahat po ng mga nakatrabaho ko rin po noon,” Pressman expressed. She also considered…

On May 5, Vice President and Head of GMA Network Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz revealed why they chose Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza and David Licauco as the “faces” of their public awareness campaign with Bank of the Philippines Islands. At the media event for GMA New Media and BPI PSA campaign, which LionhearTV covered, Cruz highlighted how financially independent youth are vulnerable to cyber scams. She shared, “We have a lot of youth, mga members na at that age group who are now very independent and have their own accounts. And masyado ng matatalino ang mga scammers…

On May 4, Kapamilya actor-director Coco Martin explains why he cast McCoy De Leon in a challenging role. At the media conference for FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s new chapter, which LionhearTV covered, Martin said he wanted to show off De Leon’s acting range in his debut role in the Kapamilya action drama. Martin explained, “Hindi kasi, mahusay na artista talaga si McCoy. Siyempre sa bawat character na ginagawa mo, ayaw mo ‘yung predictable ‘yung character, ‘yung artista na parang, ‘Oh, alam ko na ‘yan, pag si McCoy, cute ‘yan, mabait ‘yan. Siya ang magdadala dito ng love story.'” He also wanted…

On May 12, Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid admitted that Yassi Pressman was his first showbiz crush. At the story conference for the upcoming Viva Films and GMA Pictures collaboration, which LionhearTV covered, Madrid explained that Pressman was the first female star he met during his time on GMA Network reality talent search competition ‘Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break’ in 2012, wherein they became dance partners. Madrid shared, “Kasi si Yassi, ‘yung pinaka-unang-una kong ka-partner sa Protege, parang may ginawa kaming sayaw noon.” He also listed the other Kapuso stars he considered his crush when he started in showbiz. The…