Author: RJ Mataro

On November 10, Paulo Avelino, Janine Gutierrez, and Jake Ejercito shared their thoughts on friends being romantic rivals during the media conference for the second season of Marry Me Marry You. Avelino said he never experienced having a romantic rival in real life, but he would give way to the happiness of others if he had a friend turned romantic rival. “Ako, I never experience sharing the same love person. You know, if kung wala naman, or hiwalay na I wouldn’t mind. Parang akin mas gugustuhin ko pang maging masaya ‘yung tao, ‘yung minamahal ko sa taong trusted ko.” Ejercito…

On November 5, Kapuso artists Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara admitted about their “relationship” is leveling up. During the media conference for I Left My Heart in Sorsogon, Mavy admits feeling kilig on their relationship. “Syempre kami ni Ky, matagal na naging kaibigan, three years na. Syempre may mga feelings na nade-develop. As for now, syempre each and everyday nagle-level up ‘yung relationship namin at yung bonding namin. You can’t help but think na sometimes na nakikilig ka na. Di na ‘yung tipong friendship lang alam mo may direksyon na that’s different from friendship. “Each and every day, I’m just…

On November 5, Kapuso actor Paolo Contis said that leaving his heart somewhere or with someone is part of maturing as a person.  During the media conference for I Left My Heart in Sorsogon, Contis explained that leaving behind someone’s heart doesn’t make someone a /bad person, and it just makes them human. “Sa lahat ng stages ng buhay natin mayroong ganon, mayroong pinag-iiwanan ang puso natin. But not because we don’t love them, but iba ‘yung ano eh, minsan naiiwan mo sa puso mo is a place, naiiwan mo sa puso mo ay trabaho, kahit friends.  “But, kasama ‘yun…

On November 10, actress Janine Gutierrez said she feels “super happy” being a Kapamilya. During the media conference, Gutierrez recalled her first appearance on ABS-CBN via ASAP Natin ‘To. “Actually hindi ko inexpect. Parang unang tapak ko pa lang sa ASAP doon po kasi ako unang dumiretso noong una akong lumipat sa ABS-CBN.” She then highlighted the sincerity of Kapamilya employees, adding that she has adjusted to the Network. “Sobrang friendly ng mga tao and ramdam na ramdam ko ‘yung sincerity and ‘yung pagiging approachable noong staff, nung writers, nung directors, so yes super happy talaga ako na maging Kapamilya.…

On November 9, Megastar Sharon Cuneta shared thoughts on Coco Martin’s success with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. During the media conference, Sharon said Coco considers everyone in his staff and co-actors as family. “You know seeing kanina, yung staff, ‘yung mga director. Staff niya, cast members, lahat, parang love na love siya. Kasi family–family sila. So that’s one thing na naappreciate ko kaagad. I think that is one of the key to Coco’s success, and his dedication, complete, total, unrelenting dedication sa Ang Probinsyano. So, I admire him, and I thank him, grateful to him for keeping FPJ’s Legacy alive and…

On November 9, Megastar Sharon Cuneta compared “The King” Fernando Poe Jr. with FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano lead and director, Coco Martin. During the media conference, Sharon said that Coco and FPJ are “totally different.” “Syempre FPJ is a totally different star. And Coco is totally different. Although binuhay niya si Cardo dito, Coco gave it his own his own touch, gave the character his own touch, gave Cardo his own touch. May dating na Coco-touch. Iba naman kay FPJ.”  She then recalled her memorable experiences with FPJ when she worked with the late action star. “In FPJ, I had a…

The ABS-CBN shutdown created a vacuum in the media industry after Congress’ decision not to renew the network’s franchise. Several employees of the Kapamilya network lost their livelihoods and faced the pandemic without ample resources to survive.  And having their value of family, other Kapamilyas who saw their fellow ABS-CBN employees suffer amid the pandemic and the network’s shutdown have decided to aim for a position of power wherein they could invoke change that would benefit all Filipinos. Here is a list of Kapamilyas who ran for office in response to ABS-CBN’s Shutdown. First off the list is the award-winning…

On November 5, Kapamilya artist Dalia Varde clarified that she’s not related to the seasoned actress Gretchen Barretto. During an exclusive interview with RAWR Nation, Varde said she wishes she was related to the seasoned actress. “I’m nowhere related to Gretchen Barretto. Pero I wish, I wish kasi I idolize her rin. She’s such a classy-looking woman. And, I love the way she dresses. I love the way she talks and puts herself out there. And she’s a lovely actress din of course.” She then recalled receiving a comment from Barretto on her social media. “We’re not related, pero she…

On November 5, Kapamilya artist Dalia Varde shared her showbiz journey. During an exclusive interview with RAWR Nation, Varde recalled that she missed a flight back to Kuwait when her manager convinced her to stay and start her career in showbiz. “Pinanganak at lumaki ako sa Kuwait. I moved here almost three years ago or four years ago. I’m 18 now. I moved here at 14, so grabe it’s been a while. Tapos noon di talaga ko marunong mag-Tagalog, like I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t understand, I didn’t know anything about the culture. I just came here to pursue an…

On November 5, actor Richard Yap thanked GMA Network for fulfilling his wish on his first Kapuso teleserye. During the media conference for I Left My Heart in Sorsogon, Yap recalled telling GMA Network bosses of his wish of working with the Kapuso style icon, Heart Evangelista. “Actually, noong pumasok ako dito sa GMA, we were just talking about na magkakaroon ako ng soap. At that time, hindi pa namin alam kung ano talaga. And then, suddenly nasabi nila na isasama ako dito sa soap with Heart [Evangelista] and Paolo [Contis].” He also considered his first teleserye with GMA Network…

On November 4, during the media conference for Star Magic Records’ launch, Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi, along with ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan and creative director Jonathan Manalo, shared how they came up with the Kapamilya network’s newest sub-label, Star Magic Records. “I’d like to express my gratitude on behalf of the Star Magic Family, to Star Music, Roxy, and Jonathan. Because when we brought up the idea of having a sub-label for Star Magic hindi naman na nagdalawang salita sila Jonathan at si Roxy.  “They were very accommodating and very welcoming of growth and the possibilities of expanding…

On November 4, Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi revealed their plans for Star Magic’s 30th year in 2022. During the media conference for Star Magic Records’ launch, Dyogi teased that they plan to launch one artist per month in the talent management arm’s 30th year. “Marami pa kayong aabangan. Pero, ngayon excited pa kami sa single na ilalabas at sa MV na ilalabas ni AC. So ‘yun muna ang pag-ukulan natin ng pansin. Pero next year, on our 30th year of Star Magic, as we celebrate our 30th year, ‘yun ‘yung ano–the plan is launching one artist per month.” However,…

On November 3, Kapamilya actor Enchong Dee said he feels lucky being a Kapamilya. During the media conference for Maalaala Mo Kaya’s opening salvo for November, Dee highlighted that the Kapamilya staff and actors treat each other like family when filming. “Ang swerte ko sa ABS-CBN, kasi ang tawagan Kapamilya. Kasi kapag Kapamilya, nandyan talaga kayo para sa isa’t isa. At ‘yun ‘yung hinahanap ko everytime I’m in the set. Kailangan kong tratuhin ko ‘yung co-actors ko the same way I treat the wardrobe, the make-up artist, the staff, the utility people. It’s the same, because again it all boils…

On November 4, Star Magic Head Lauren Dyogi, alongside ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan and creative director Jonathan Manalo, revealed why they chose AC Bonifacio as the perfect artist to launch Star Magic Records. During the media conference for Star Magic Records’ launch, Dyogi highlighted Bonifacio’s international exposure as one of the reasons why they wanted her to launch the sub-label. “It’s a fact that she’s very talented. She’s known as a world class dancer. Globally, she’s exposed herself sa Ellen DeGeneres, mayroon siyang show sa Riverdale. So, ang daming niya ng exposure that attested sa galing niyang sumayaw.  “But…

Social media has become a platform for celebrities to share a piece of their lives with their fans. So, it’s always buzzworthy gossip when a high-profile individual suddenly takes off into the night and goes into a hiatus. But, it is even more big news if they return to the land of social media relevance right after a hot scandal about them dies down. So here is a list of celebrities who may have recently committed that social media “strobe light” trope of going on and off hiatus. First off the list is the Queen of All Media herself, Kris…

On November 2, Kapamilya news reporter Lyza Aquino expressed her gratitude to her fellow journalists from the Kapuso who helped her on the field. On her Twitter account, Aquino wrote an appreciation post. She noted that a GMA Network news team lent her an umbrella when it rained while she was reporting. She also added her well wishes to her fellow media persons working in the field. She then added a photo of her holding the said umbrella with the GMA Network’s logo. https://twitter.com/LyzaAquinoDZMM/status/1455334964728262661?s=20 This kind gesture among media persons proves that despite working for different networks, they are still…