Author: RJ Mataro

On January 9, Kapamilya stars Kyle Echarri and Juan Karlos jokingly discussed the possibility of working together in a Boys Love series. At the media conference for the Senior High Finale, which LionhearTV covered, Echarri first noted that he and Karlos haven’t had on-screen scenes together throughout the run of the Kapamilya teleserye. “Actually, ang pinaka-problema po namin dito, sinabi po namin kay Direk Onat, natapos na po namin ‘yung taping lahat, wala pa kaming eksena.”  Karlos cited their chemistry, “Sa totoo lang po ‘yung chemistry namin off-screen.” Echarri responded that he and Karlos could compete with the on-screen pairing of Zaijian Jaranilla…

On January 8, actor Xian Lim talked about moving forward and focusing on himself and his happiness. At the media conference for the upcoming Kapuso primetime series, which LionhearTV covered, Lim responded to questions about the state of his heart. “Kailangan lang po talaga natin–kailangan lang po talaga natin maging masaya muna, unahin muna natin ang sarili.” He also cited his belief that everything happens for a reason. “Lahat naman po ng bagay sa buhay natin, nangyayari for a reason, hindi man natin alam kung ano ‘yung rason na ‘yun ngayon, all we have to do is move forward from whatever it…

On December 21, content creator Yanyan de Jesus voiced his opinions on social media personalities getting acting projects.  At the media conference for ‘My Zombabe,’ which LionhearTV covered, de Jesus highlighted the benefit of having a platform in social media for aspiring artists. “Actually, some people may see it as a bad thing, pero for me, I don’t see it as a bad thing. Yes, they’re inexperienced, pero they’re given the chance, or the opportunity to be that person. And para sa akin, kung ako, kabilang po ako doon, gusto ko po paghirapan ko po ‘to.” He then promised he…

On January 9, Kapamilya artist KD Estrada effectively cut ties with the ‘KyJi’ fandom to protect Alexa Ilacad from bashing. On his X account, Estrada posted a message to his previous fandom expressing that he didn’t want to get associated with the group. “I DON’T want to be associated with this fandom and the other person of this ship no longer.” He called out his previous fandom regarding the consistent bashing, hate, and criticism against Ilacad. “I have kept these feelings in for 2 years, but some of you have already crossed the line. Your team CONSTANTLY bashes Alexa, who…

On January 6, Viva artist Christine Bermas discussed her experience working on her first girl-to-girl scene in Bedspacer. At the media conference for Bedspacer, which LionhearTV covered, Bermas described her first ‘Girl Love’ scene with her co-star Micaella Raz as ‘challenging.’ “May part po siya na nagka-GL kami ni Micaella Raz. And ime-mention ko rin lang na parang first time ko lang na magkaroon ng girl-to-girl scene with her as well. Yes, hindi ko pa po siya nagawa before, so challenging.”  She highlighted how she overcame her apprehensions in taking on ‘Girl-to-Girl’ scenes. “Actually, hindi ako open before to do mga GL movies, but…

On January 6, director Jose Javier Reyes addressed claims of bribing among the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 jurors. At the media event for Karinyo Brutal, which LionhearTV covered, Reyes highlighted the integrity of the jurors for the MMFF 2023. “Juror ako, ‘yung mga paratang na may campaigning, may binili, kapag nakita ninyo naman ‘yung listahan ng mga jurors, si Chito Roño mabibili mo? Si Lorna Tolentino mabibili mo? Si Lee Meily mabibili mo? Si Tara Illenberger mabibili mo? Si Direk Mike Sandejas?” He further clarified that the MMFF 2023 jurors had a secret ballot when deciding the winners for the…

On January 8, Love Die Repeat director Jerry Sineneng and writer Obet Villela cited the challenges of mounting time-loop scenes for the upcoming Kapuso primetime series. At the media conference for the upcoming Kapuso primetime series, which LionhearTV covered, Sineneng cited the challenges of repeating a single scene while ensuring the engagement of their audience. “Sa movies nakita na natin ‘to, parang isang lang ‘yata ‘yung mahaba na series. Ang challenge for us, for me especially kasi ‘yung umuulit siya. ‘Yung paano kaya mae-engage ‘yung audience na hindi repeat ng repeat ‘yung experience na mararamdaman nila.” He also revealed how the production had seven…

On December 18, Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards detailed his plans to return to taping for his latest Kapuso series ‘Pulang Araw’ once he returns from his 2-week vacation. During his Thanksgiving Party, which LionhearTV attended, Richards remarked that he is ‘game’ or ready to start working on the much-anticipated Kapuso drama once he returns to the Philippines in mid-January. “Pulang Araw, coming soon, January 2024, parang next year mag start na kaming mag-taping doon. Sa ngayon parang nag-start na sila, pero puro bata ‘yung shino-shoot, so by that time siguro, pagbalik ko sa vacation, game na ako.” Richards stars in Kapuso…

On January 6, the Divine Divas and Drag Race Philippines Season 1 queens Brigiding, Precious Paula Nicole, and Viñas de Luxe talked about their love lives. During the media conference for RAMPA’s upcoming opening, which LionhearTV covered, Brigiding shared details about her drag children, joking that she’s waiting for her beau to venture into the drag scene. “Ako po happy naman ako sa love life ko. Mayroon na po akong tatlong anak na mga drag queens na din. ‘Yung tatay na lang po inaantay baka maging drag queen na rin sa Rampa. Happy naman po, happy naman po.” Drag Race…

On December 21, artist Kim Molina recounted working with Empoy Marquez in ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.’  At the media conference for ‘My Zombabe,’ which LionhearTV covered, Molina considered herself a fan of Marquez, citing their experience working in the Kapamilya action series. “Ako po, masaya na naging fan ako ni Empoy, at tsaka dagdag ko lang po na, tama ‘yung sinabi niya na supposedly niyan, pareho po kaming nasa Probinsyano.” She then recounted how they were supposed to be an on-screen pairing in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano before the pandemic. “Pareho kaming nasa Ang Probinsyano, so ‘yung track po ‘yung characters namin,…

On January 6, Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia recounted returning to her fitness training for her role in Sang’gre. During the launch of ‘Panahon sa Taiwan: Ang Iyong Love Story’ at a mall in Pasay City, which LionhearTV covered, Garcia revealed she recently got back to her fitness training for her role of Alena amid the holidays. “Yes, actually ang weird nga, December ako bumalik, di ba, sa gitna ng kainan at holiday, bumalik na po ako sa aking pagiging fit. So tuloy-tuloy na ‘yun hanggang sa mag-shoot kami for Encantadia.” Garcia also discussed what it was like seeing her fellow Sang’gres, Sanya…

On January 8, actor Xian Lim discussed his belief that everything happens for a reason. At the media conference for the upcoming Kapuso primetime series, which LionhearTV covered, Lim addressed whether he believes a love that ended could repeat or happen again. “I think in life, everything happens for a reason. ‘Yun lang naman po ‘yun, mapa- hindi man umulit o umulit man ‘yun, everything is going to happen for a reason.” He then cited his focus on moving forward with his life. “Lahat nga po ng pangyayari sa buhay eh it happens for a reason, so we just have to move…

On December 7, Amara Shia Jewelry CEO and Owner Shina Sevilla Aquino clarified how the design process worked for their custom pieces. At the media event for Jenela in Japan’s endorsement with Amara Shia Jewelry, which LionhearTV covered, Aquino emphasized that their custom design pieces follow copyright claims.  “To be honest, hindi po talaga kami nag-aano, pero sa ngayon po kasi ‘yung brand po namin, sobrang well known na po talaga. Kaya nga po, talagang kini-keep po talaga namin ‘yung brand namin na hindi siya ma-copyright or kahit ina-advice po talaga namin ‘yung mga client na ‘yung design po talaga…

On January 5, broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad recounted how he accepted the offer for the news anchor post in TV5’s Frontline Pilipinas. During LionhearTV’s exclusive interview with Manicad, he described the opportunity to become a news anchor in Frontline Pilipinas as an answered prayer. “Nag-manifest siya in prayer, to be honest. So, few months ago, nagpe-pray lang ako, after communion, kasi nagse-serve ako sa Quiapo Church as lector, tapos after church nape-pray ako, sabi ko, ‘Lord, gusto mo ba ako magsalita ulit.’  “All of a sudden, may mga invitation ako ng mga talks. So Central Luzon State University, sa ANAK TV awards sa…

On January 5, Kapuso stars Elle Villanueva and Myrtle Sarrosa recounted what happened during the accidental ‘hair-cutting’ scene. At the media conference for ‘Makiling,’ which LionhearTV covered, Sarrosa narrated how she got emotional after realizing she accidentally cut Villanueva’s hair during one of their ‘catfight’ scenes. “So, after that scene kasi, after the scene, totoo pala ‘yung iyak ni Elle, tapos na-konsensya talaga ako. Noong nakita ko siyang umiiyak, ‘yung character ko na gumaganon talaga, bigla na rin ako umiyak.  “So may moment sa set na, ‘Oh my Gosh, hindi ko alam ang sasabihin kay Elle. Magso-sorry ba ako?’ Kinakausap ko…

On December 18, Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards highlighted what he learned from losing money in investment scams. During his Thanksgiving Party, which LionhearTV attended, Richards noted how too-good-to-be-true investment scams became prevalent during the pandemic. “Wala pong tangible asset doon or thing na nakikita. More on investment, parang siyempre, money investment, stock market, cryptocurrency, mga ganon po. Doon po tayo medyo naano kasi since the pandemic naman po, ‘yun ‘yung naging ways, and sobrang na-hype siya during that time, kasi too good to be true ‘yung kita pero nangyayari. Pero high gain, high loss po kasi siya eh.” He…