Author: RJ Mataro

On December 18, Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards revealed talks of a project with Anne Curtis-Smith. During his Thanksgiving Party, which LionhearTV attended, Richards discussed the futuristic drama he and Curtis-Smith would potentially work on under the direction of Irene Villamor. “Sa ngayon, wala po, mayroon pong niluluto for Anne Curtis and me. Medyo ano po drama po na futuristic ‘yung concept. Parang Direk Irene Villamor din po. Parang next year po, tatapusin lang po ni Anne ‘yung film niya with Direk Erik Matti.  “GMA Public Affairs po, parang NAPA po ‘yung mapro-produce. Parang alam niya na rin po kasi…

On December 13, Net25 Star Center Artist Management head Eric Quizon voiced his opinion on love teams.  At the media event for ‘Road to StarKada,’ which LionhearTV covered, Quizon acknowledged the success of the Love Team formula for the Filipino audience. “Well, alam naman natin na proven ‘yan no. Ang Love Team formula sa Pilipinas ay malakas talaga ‘yan. At masasabi talaga natin sa mga naging superstars ngayon or malalaking artista ay nanggaling sa mga Love Team. Siyempre sad lang ‘yun talaga na kapag ginawa mo silang Love Team ay maghihiwalay, sad lang ‘yun talaga, but that again is reality.”…

On December 4, Kapuso Primetime couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera addressed whether their Metro Manila Film Festival film ‘Rewind’ could win awards. At the media conference for ‘Rewind,’ which LionhearTV covered, Dantes considered it an honor to work with the brilliant and creative cast, the director, and his wife. “Sa akin po, isang malaking karangalan lang na maisabuhay ‘tong script, lalong-lalo na na magawa ko ito together with very, very good actors, and such brilliant creative people under the helm of Direk Mae. Lalong-lalo na, kasama ko pa ‘yung asawa ko. Lahat na ‘yun, higit pa sa sapat. Kaya…

On December 16, Philippine Jukebox Queen Imelda Papin discussed what the lines from the movie ‘Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin’ meant.  At the block screening of ‘Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin,’ which LionhearTV covered, Papin addressed questions about the movie’s title and how it depicted her story. Papin responded, “Anong meaning ng sa likod? Hindi ko pa alam kung ano ang binigay sa akin ng Presidente. Malalaman ninyo siguro. Hindi pa tapos.” She also highlighted the clamor for their film’s block screenings, which resulted in them showcasing their movie on Resorts World Manila. “During our premiere, super…

On December 2, Kawit Cavite Mayor Angelo Aguinaldo remarked that he wanted to make their Christmas celebration memorable for Kawiteños and Filipinos searching for new holiday destinations. At a press event, which LionhearTV attended with selected media, Mayor Aguinaldo highlighted his goal of introducing Kawit’s holiday-themed event to all Filipinos. “Gusto po naming maiparamdam sa ating mga kababayan ang Paskong may Puso at Malasakit na sa Kawit lang mararamdaman. Lagi’t-lagi po nating panata na sa pamamagitan ng ating #Rated TripleA program, masaya sa Kawit lalo na tuwing Kapaskuhan.” He also referred to the Christmas lights display at Freedom Park as…

On December 15, Fire and Ice Founder Liza Diño-Seguerra shared why singer Ryan Gallagher loved returning to the Philippines. At the media conference for Gallagher’s Christmas single ‘The Feeling of Christmas,’ which LionhearTV covered, Diño-Seguerra cited how the Michigan-born singer loved performing with Filipino artists. “Actually, kilala niya sila Kuya Martin Nievera, nakapag-duet na siya with Miss Lea Salonga, tapos noong ano, they said na oh, he’s coming here, so we said, o sige tara, we’ll help you promote your Christmas album. “Tapos ‘yun nga, sabi niya, I love performing with Filipinos.” There’s just some connection and bond with them.…

On December 14, artist Jay Gonzaga attested to how kind Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (DonBelle) are as co-stars in their series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’ At the media conference for ‘Broken Hearts Trip,’ which LionhearTV covered, Gonzaga highlighted his experience working and bonding with DonBelle on the set of their Kapamilya series. “Ano sila, sweet, totoo, off cam. Off cam mabait sila.” He also commended how the Kapamilya stars listen to their director and connect to their co-stars in the teleserye. “And gusto kong i-commend, ‘yung nakikinig sila sa director, Petersen Vargas and Direk Ian Lorenzo.  “Mabilis silang– nakikinig…

On December 15, singer Darren Espanto clarified that he and Kim Chiu are on good terms following his surprise song number on ‘It’s Showtime.’ At the media event for ‘When I Met You in Tokyo,’ which LionhearTV covered, Espanto explained that he and Chiu remained on good terms after he sang ‘Ano’ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa’ at the ‘MeChoose MeChoose’ segment of the noontime show. “Sabi ko, sorry talaga, sorry, sorry. Tapos sabi niya, okay lang ‘yun. It was just a joke lang naman. Tsaka sabi niya masaya naman. It wasn’t anything personal.  “At tsaka ate Kim and I, even…

On December 13, actress Kylie Verzosa responded to people who perceive her as a sexy star. At the media conference for ‘Penduko,’ which LionhearTV covered, Verzosa disagreed with opinions saying that most of her films were sexy, citing her latest movies. “I beg to disagree that most of my films are sexy. If you watched my recent films, I did one last year with Direk Jason Paul Laxamana, Baby Boy Baby Girl na nag number one sa Amazon Prime, which didn’t have any sexy scenes at all.” She also maintained that she wasn’t trying to be sexy with her projects…

On December 3, Asia’s Multimedia Star and Kapuso actor Alden Richards hinted at a possible Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 project with Coco Martin. At the media conference for ‘Family of Two,’ which LionhearTV covered, Richards had always dreamed of working with the Kapamilya actor. “Mas dream ko po siyang maka-work and I was able to talk to him about these things and nakakatuwa kasi since I’ve worked with Julia and I was able to meet him as well, kung mayroon daw akong kailangan tawag lang daw ako sa kaniya, kung advice man ‘yan, siyempre hindi naman doon sa financial,…

On December 14, actress Iza Calzado recounted feeling brokenhearted with her dad’s health condition when she first entered The Farm. At a media event at The Farm in San Benito, which LionhearTV attended, Calzado narrated her ‘Mango Tree’ experience when she learned about the holistic medical wellness resort. “Kasi, when I was in 2011, I met a lady who brought me to the Mango Tree, and she was like– I think– my friend can help you with your healing. Tapos, ako sino ‘yun. Tapos siya, this is my friend. Noong time na ‘yun very hindi pa ganon ‘yung ka–you know…

On December 13, Net25 Star Center Artist Management head Eric Quizon clarified that StarKada artists can work with stars from other networks. At the media event for ‘Road to StarKada,’ which LionhearTV covered, Quizon remarked that Net25 wanted to give the young stars a chance to work with seasoned actors. “We are allowing the kids to work outside kasi like I said, bakit hindi ko papayagan ang isa sa kanila na makatrabaho si Marian Rivera or si Coco. I’ve said this before, why would I let them miss that opportunity na makatrabaho ‘yung mga magagaling nating artista.” He noted that…

On December 9, comedian-host Vice Ganda remarked she wanted to continue exploring the Philippines through ‘Gandara: The Beksplorer.’ During the media event for the second season of ‘Gandara: The Beksplorer,’ which LionhearTV covered, Vice said she wanted to continue hearing stories from Filipinos throughout the Phillippines. “Madami, madami akong gustong ma-explore. Gusto kong ma-explore ang napakaraming lugar sa Pilipinas, gusto ko pa lalo na makakita ng kwento ng mga Pilipino.  “Gusto kong mabalikan ‘yung mga kwentong alam ko na. Tapos gusto kong maramdaman ulit ‘yung mga dating masayang naramdaman ko na kasi siyempre lalo na sa dami ng trabaho natin…

On December 4, Kapuso Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera shared the secret to their longevity as a married couple and on-screen pairing. At the media conference for ‘Rewind,’ which LionhearTV covered, Dantes credited their on-screen pairing’s staying power to their maturity when they became a love team. “Sa aming professional relationship, malaking bagay na nag-umpisa kami ng medyo in our late 20s. Siya mid 20s, ako late 20s, kasi ibig sabihin, kahit papaano, nakapag-matured na kami sa mga aming mga choices, in terms of roles, in terms of everything, pananaw sa buhay.” He also highlighted the…

On December 2, actor Piolo Pascual discussed what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind.  At the media event for ‘Mallari,’ which LionhearTV covered, Pascual remarked that he wants to leave his 25-year career in the showbiz industry as his legacy.  “Whatever I’ve been doing in the last 25 years is the legacy [that] I’m [going to] leave behind. Hindi ko naman po ma-experience ‘yun pagkatapos, so I’m [just] working on that unconsciously and consciously [as well.] That’s why I will always want to do everything right and best foot forward at all times.” He addressed taking on historical…

On December 9, comedian-host Vice Ganda highlighted the award she would personally give herself for 2023. During the media event for the second season of ‘Gandara: The Beksplorer,’ which LionhearTV covered, Vice remarked she would give the ‘most successful’ award for his 2023, citing how she overcame the struggles she faced this year. “Most successful, ‘yun ang ibibigay kong award sa sarili ko, kasi sa dami ng pinagdaanan ko, sa dami ng pinagdaanan ng mga programa ko sa ABS=CBN, ng It’s Showtime, the mere fact na nandidito pa rin ako at nakatayo, I’ve been very successful, I’ve been so blessed.…