Author: 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.

On December 3, Mega Star Sharon Cuneta and Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards voiced their thoughts about love teams. During the media conference for their Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 movie Family of Two, which LionhearTV attended, Richards first acknowledged how the love team concept is a part of Filipino culture, especially in the Philippine Showbiz industry.  “Well, there’s nothing wrong with being part of a love team. The Filipino culture, I think we have to respect that. Mayroon po kasing mga nagco-comment na nakikita natin na parang nilu-look down nila ‘yung pagiging part ng love team. And I don’t– it’s not, masakit…

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Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings’s ‘SnoRene’ unexpected pairing from Can’t Buy Me Love captured the love of fans and viewers of the Kapamilya show. However, some of their fellow celebrities may have already become fans of Racal and Jennings’s character in the series. Actor-host Luis Manzano praised the Racal and Jennings’s performance as Irene and Snoop. https://twitter.com/luckymanzano/status/1742512091393900956 Their Can’t Buy Me Love co-star, Agot Isidro, also commented about SnoRene’s ‘Mama Mo’ scene. https://twitter.com/agot_isidro/status/1736602271302246520 Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Justin Dizon called the pairing ‘cute.’ https://twitter.com/iamjustindizon/status/1742529327936532974 Filmmaker LJ Flores also lauded Racal and Jennings, citing his hopes for a comedy project for the Kapamilya stars.…

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On December 28, TC Candler released its annual 100 Most Beautiful Faces list, with Senior High star Andrea Brillantes leading the charge among Filipino artists. Brillantes landed the 16th spot for the 100 Most Beautiful Faces, followed by Ivana Alawi on the 21st, Liza Soberano on the 28th, Janine Gutierrez on the 45th, and Belle Mariano on the 71st. The spot for TC Candler’s Most Beautiful Faces of 2023 belongs to Nancy Jewel McDonie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKao8PyX57c Aside from the beautiful female artists in the Philippines, Filipino male artists also landed the 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2023, with Kyler Chua of…

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2023 would probably hold the most shocking Philippines celebrity breakups as some of the showbiz pairings loved by fans for years confirmed their splits. LionhearTV lists shocking PH showbiz couple breakups of 2023 that buzzed news sites from January to December. Elisse Joson, McCoy De Leon- January McLisse or McCoy De Leon and Elisse Joson confirmed their separation in January after reports of De Leon’s infidelity surfaced. However, the on-and-off again couple affirmed that they got back together by August. Max Collins, Pancho Magno- May  Max Collins confirmed her separation from Pancho Magno in an interview on the Kapuso show Fast…

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A recent post seemed to spark questions about this young actress who claimed that the mom of her current on-screen partner seemed to ‘hate’ her. The post shows the mom of her current on-screen partner hinting at the young actress’s behavior of going after someone already in a relationship. The on-screen partner’s mom also shared stories of her son and his real-life partner, citing how disappointed she was with her child for entertaining the possibility of cheating on his real-life girlfriend. The said post gained interest after netizens saw the young actress and the on-screen partner celebrating the New Year…

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On January 2, GMA Network unveiled the roster of shows they have lined up for 2024.  Some expressed excitement for new shows like My Guardian Angel, Love Die Repeat, Asawa ng Asawa ko, and Pulang Araw.  Aside from new offerings, the Kapuso Network also promoted the return of their successful and ongoing TV shows.  First on the list is The Voice. Coming from the success of The Voice Generations, the franchise will launch a new series in 2024. The Voice Generations had Billy Crawford, Chito Miranda, Julie Anne San Jose, and Stell of SB19 as the coaches and Dingdong Dantes as its host. Next up is GMA…

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The Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 ends this January 7, and the question on moviegoers’ minds is which festival entries will continue showing in cinemas after MMFF ends. As the festival ends, cinemas will return to their regular schedule of films, but similar to previous years, some of the festival movies will continue running in cinemas after the MMFF.  UPDATE: In a remarkable achievement for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), organizers have decided to extend the theatrical run of its movies due to the combined total gross receipts reaching an impressive P1 billion. According to reports, Star Cinema’s Rewind, starring…

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Fans of the Kapamilya series Can’t Buy Me Love could not help but feel giddy over Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings’s unexpected pairing with their characters Irene and Snoop, known as ‘Snorene.’ Their undeniable chemistry shines through in every sequence and interaction, all thanks to their smile-inducing banter. With their steady rise to popularity, should ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ lead stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (DonBelle) worry about ‘SnoRene?’ Some netizens already consider Racal and Jennings’s unexpected pairing the ‘phenomenal love team of 2024.’ https://twitter.com/dkwonms17/status/1742293470755381415 Some DonBelle fans blasted Racal on her Instagram account. This incident prompted a response…

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On January 4, netizens were baffled by the changes in the Kapamilya action drama FPJ’s Batang Quiapo after Lovi Poe’s exit. Poe’s exit from the Kapamilya action-drama surprised fans of the Batang Quiapo. During Episode 232 of FPJBQ, viewers saw Tanggol (Coco Martin) fighting off the forces of (Ramon) Christopher de Leon. However, Olga (Irma Adlawan), who was stealthily hiding from the sidelines, had Tanggol at gunpoint.  Mokang (Poe) saw that Tanggol’s life was in danger, so she lept in front of the bullet. It hit her right in the head, which proved lethal, effectively ending her character’s story in…

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On January 4, actress Lovi Poe officially exited FPJ’s Batang Quiapo after the demise of her character Mokang. During Episode 232 of FPJBQ, viewers saw Tanggol (Coco Martin) fighting off the forces of (Ramon) Christopher de Leon. However, Olga (Irma Adlawan), who was stealthily hiding from the sidelines, had Tanggol at gunpoint.  Mokang (Poe) saw that Tanggol’s life was in danger, so she lept in front of the bullet. It hit her right in the head, which proved lethal, effectively ending her character’s story in the Kapamilya action series. Poe’s exit from the Kapamilya action drama surprised many fans of…

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On December 21, actor-comedian Empoy Marquez reacted to getting called the ‘Ultimate Leading Man.’ At the media conference for ‘My Zombabe,’ which LionhearTV covered, Marquez thanked those who considered him the ‘Ultimate Leading Man.’ “Para po sa akin, hindi ko nga po alam kung saan galing ‘yun, pero–ang hirap kasi dito kay Direk Bobby. Pero ‘yung Ultimate Leadingman, ay thank you sa lahat ng mga naniniwala at sumusuporta mula noong ako ay nag-umpisa hanggang sa kasalukuyan. ‘Yun po. Asahan ninyo po na pagbubutihan ko ang pagtratrabaho ko.” He then clarified that he doesn’t let pressure get to him with his…

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On December 18, Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards talked about making a sequel for ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ with Kathryn Bernardo. During his Thanksgiving Party, which LionhearTV attended, Richards recounted his conversation with the director Cathy Garcia-Molina about making a sequel for the 2019 box office film. “Ako po, of course, Hello Love Goodbye naman po really made a history, ayun din po ‘yung clamor ng mga gusto makapanood ng part 2. Ako po, ready naman po ako anytime. Kasi, ‘yun nga po ‘yung sinabi ko kay Direk Cathy noong nag-usap kami, ‘Direk kapag nag-decide kayo ng part 2, ika-cancel ko…

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On December 7, social media influencer Jenela Tuguinay-Cachero, known as Jenela in Japan, recounted how she began investing in gold jewelry because of her Mom. At the media event for her endorsement with Amara Shia Jewelry, Jenela remarked that she fell in love with gold jewelry after she saw how her Mom used them in times of financial crisis. “Actually, specifically sa gold po talaga ako na-in love, nag-invest. So katulad po ng mga binanggit ko po sa mga vlog ko. Very important po, ang significance sa buhay ko ng gold, dati po noong di pa katulad ng buhay ko…

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Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings’s ‘SnoRene’ pairing from Can’t Buy Me Love continues gaining a following on social media, with netizens creating fanbases on various platforms for the unexpected Kapamilya love team. Racal and Jennings’s undeniable chemistry, adorable quips, and ‘kilig-inducing’ banter may have culminated in several scene-stealing moments for the unexpected Kapamilya love team. Here is an episode guide of ‘SnoRene’ scenes that melt the hearts of Can’t Buy Me Love viewers. Episode 25– Snoop saves Irene This episode is where ‘SnoRene’ began, wherein viewers saw Irene fall from the ledge of an abandoned building. Snoop was there to save the day with…

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Recent social media posts may have pointed to the budding romantic relationship between a young, handsome actor and an established actress after netizens noticed them celebrating New Year’s Eve together. According to a social media post, someone asked why the young, handsome actor and established actress were celebrating New Year’s Eve together. This well-known person then turned to internet sleuthing to verify the question only to find the recorded proof of the two celebrating the holiday together in a ‘For-Friends-Only’ post. Because of this, the rumor mill has been working overtime, with fans questioning whether the two are romantically involved.…

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Fans of the Kapamilya series on Netflix Can’t Buy Me Love continue to applaud the unexpected pairing of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings and their characters Irene and Snoop, otherwise known as ‘Snorene.’ Racal and Jennings’s palpable chemistry shines through in every scene, as evidenced by their adorable quips and smile-inducing banter. As a result, fans of the series have applauded the two for their on-screen pairing. https://twitter.com/raymund_orpiana/status/1741968170133672100 https://twitter.com/littlesunzjy/status/1742502159311339565 https://twitter.com/Capital_A__/status/1741475683594051950 https://twitter.com/bopeep9099/status/1742374316006859263 Netizens also highlighted the pairing’s chemistry and scene-stealing performance as side characters in the series. https://twitter.com/robertkastor/status/1741837945014042668 https://twitter.com/cllrxsh/status/1742580746655789506 Some even advocated for Racal and Jennings to get their very own…

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