RJ Mataro

RJ Mataro is a writer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. He has worked for Marikina City's Public information office, coordinating with media personnel and writing press releases for events and local projects. He was also a writer in Marikina City's local newspaper "Tinig" during his collegiate years. He is a recipient of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina's Journalism Excellence Award in 2012. He then ventured into the Business Processing and Outsourcing Industry and gained experience in cultural sensitivity and diversity.

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  • Angela Morena cites the challenges of doing sexy scenes

    On January 27, Viva artist Angela Morena cited the challenges of doing sexy scenes in her previous projects. At the media conference for the Vivamax film La Querida, which LionhearTV covered, Morena acknowledged the effort she put into her intimate scenes. “Hindi siya hardest, but challenging. Hindi lang sa La Querida but including sa previous […] More

  • Rod Singh hopes for a second season of ‘Drag Den’

    Drag Den director and creator Rod Singh on January 24, expressed her hopes for a second season of Drag Den. At the media conference of Drag Den, which LionhearTV covered, Singh remained tight-lipped regarding the possibility of a second season for the reality competition.  “May season 2 ba? Let’s hope. ‘Yun lang, bawal kasi magsalita, […] More

  • Garrett Bolden reveals that he auditioned for other musicals after ‘Miss Saigon’ Guam

    On January 26, Kapuso singer Garrett Bolden revealed that he auditioned for other musicals after his stint in ‘Miss Saigon’ Guam. At the media conference for his album Chapters, Bolden hinted at his future in theater productions after an international stint. He confirmed, “Yes, yes mayroon naman po tayong mga pinag-aauditionan ngayon. Pero siyempre, para […] More

  • Abby Clutario discusses her experience playing the Chapman Stick as a musical instrument

    At a media conference covered by LionhearTV on January 23, indie-musician Abby Clutario discussed her experience playing the Chapman Stick as a musical instrument. Clutario recounted how she discovered the string instrument through the progressive rock band Cynic and musician Greg Howard. “Actually ang pinaka-una ko atang music na narinig sa kaniya isang fusion na […] More

  • Janella Salvador, Jane de Leon react to netizens shipping Darna and Valentina

    At the media conference for the finale of Mars Ravelo’s Darna, which LionhearTV covered on January 30, Janella Salvador and Jane de Leon reacted to the people shipping Darna and Valentina online. Salvador and de Leon acknowledged that people online are shipping their characters in the TV series. “Actually, laging tinatanong sa atin ‘to di […] More

  • Lady Gagita recounts her experience of getting bashed online

    At the media conference of ‘Drag Den’ which LionhearTV covered on January 24, drag performer Lady Gagita recounted her experience getting bashed online. Lady Gagita cited how bashers would often throw issues at her every episode of ‘Drag Den’. He said, “For me nga, is din ako sa mga contestants dito sa Drag Den na lahat-lahat […] More

  • Arron Villaflor says he is open to being a ‘Querido’

    On January 27, actor Arron Villaflor asserted that he is open to being a ‘Querido.’ At the media conference for the Vivamax film ‘La Querida’, Villaflor explained that if a person he loves gets hurt in their current relationship, he would be fine stepping in. The actor shared, “Sa akin, di natin masasabi ‘yung tadhana, […] More

  • Direk Benedict Mique Jr. recounts working on the first ‘Darna’ adaptation on TV

    On January 30, Darna director Benedict Mique Jr recounted his experience working on the first Darna adaptation on TV.  At the media conference for the finale of Mars Ravelo’s Darna, Mique considered working on ABS-CBN’s interpretation of the superheroine as a ‘full-circle moment’ as a filmmaker. “Tsaka it’s a full circle moment for me because […] More

  • Pura Luka Vega attests to how ‘Drag is political’

    At the media conference of Drag Den, which LionhearTV covered on January 24, Drag Den queen Pura Luka Vega attested to how Drag is political. Pura Luka Vega noted that people should not feel shocked as expressing themselves through Drag is already taking a political stand. “Well, actually, in essence naman, when we’re doing [Drag]–Drag […] More

  • Snooky Serna describes her experience of abuse

    On January 24, seasoned actress Snooky Serna described her experience of abuse and battery. At the media conference for the BG Productions International film, ‘Latay’, Serna considered her past encounter a learning experience. She shared, “Past is past. It’s past na– it’s a past part of my ano– it was a learning experience. I’m just […] More

  • Naia highlights how Drag performers command attention 

    On January 24, the first-ever Drag Den Drag Supreme Naia highlighted how Drag performers command attention. At the media conference of Drag Den, which LionhearTV covered, Naia said they could use their reach on their stand on socio-political issues to push for advocacies and platforms. “I think it’s very [important] to Drag Queens because with […] More