Author: RJ Mataro

On November 14, Iza Calzado hinted at talks of a future action-genre project with the director of ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ Richard Somes. At the media conference for ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, Calzado first recounted her excitement about doing action projects like her role in ‘Darna.’ “Bakit di pa ba ako nag-action ulit, ang sakit kaya ng balakang ko doon sa Darna. If it’s– si Somes talaga, if it’s the right project, it’s the right time, I would love to.” She then clarified that while there were discussions about doing an action-genre project, she and her director…

On December 3, Asia’s Multimedia Star and Kapuso actor Alden Richards admitted that he wanted to leave showbiz when he went through depression. At the media conference for ‘Family of Two,’ which LionhearTV covered, Richards recounted that he almost left showbiz when he felt he lacked the motivation to continue his career. “Naisip ko pong umalis ng showbiz sa totoo lang, not transfer networks. Sa totoo lang, kasi feeling ko hindi ko na po nahahanap ‘yung motivation, I was so ungrateful with everything kaya parang sabi ko alis na lang ako siguro.  “Pero at the end of the day, as…

On November 29, director Darryl Yap revealed his wish to include Sarah Geronimo in a ‘Girls Love’ project. At the media conference for ‘Para Kang Papa Mo,’ which LionhearTV covered, Yap noted that he was writing a script for a ‘GL’ movie by the director Roanna Mercardo. “My projects are really listed na, pero parang I’m thinking of two to three-year projection. I really wanted to, but you know, my assistant director, who happens to be an ‘Urian Nominee,’ si Roanna Mercado, is now part of the directorial team of Viva. I think I’ll [be] writing a GL, a Girl…

On November 30, beauty queen Michelle Dee recounted her most memorable moment in the 72nd Miss Universe. At the media event held at GMA Studio 7, LionhearTV asked Dee what she would consider a memorable moment for her during the competition, and she emphasized her recent Voice for Change Award. “Honestly, ‘yung Voice for Change is the award that focuses on your advocacy. It really gave that–my advocacy a platform for global recognition. Inisa-isa ko ‘yung everything that was on my script. I really supervised the execution, the video, the content– because that was my mission at Miss Universe.” She…

On November 29, actress Rhian Ramos discussed whether she experienced checking the phone of her significant other in real life. At the media event for ‘Ikaw At Ako,’ which LionhearTV covered, Ramos remarked that she does not have the habit of checking someone else’s phone. “So far hindi pa sa akin nangyayari ‘yun. Hindi eh, never pa akong nag-check ng phone ng ibang tao. Kahit kapag nagte-text sa tabi ko, hindi ako tumitingin. Hindi ko alam kung bakit ko nakuha ‘yung habit na ‘yun.” She also pointed out that if men were cheating, women would still catch them eventually. “Feeling…

On November 14, actress Jane De Leon remarked that she was open to an on-screen pairing with Janella Salvador. At the media conference for ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, De Leon said that she and Salvador are open to working on a project for a romantic pair, but it would depend on the offers. “Kami ni Jeya (Janella) open kami, ‘yun ang masasabi ko, so it depends on the universe, or the producers, kung magkakaproject kami. “Open kami with the projects, if ever na may magpro-produce or desisyon ng management.” When asked if she was also open…

On December 1, Kapamilya singer Janah Zaplan discussed her plans of continuously releasing music with hopes of landing a chart-topping hit. During a media event at the Academy of Rock, Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo first highlighted Zaplan’s consistency as an artist. “Importante sa artist ‘yung consistency, kaya doon na papasok ‘yung putting the hard work, so magtutuloy-tuloy pa kami sa mga releases namin with Janah kasi kailangan dumami pa ‘yung mga releases niya kasi ‘yun nga mas marami ‘yung repertoire mo, mas malaki ‘yung chances na magkaroon ka ng hit songs.” He then…

On December 2, actor Piolo Pascual admitted that he almost turned down his role in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 movie ‘Mallari.’ At the media event for ‘Mallari,’ which LionhearTV covered, Pascual felt he couldn’t do the three roles he had to portray in the MMFF movie. “Di ko naman po in-expect na mag-play ng tatlong character. For the record, I turned this down, sabi ko kaya ko ba ‘to, pagod na pagod na ko sa ginagawa ko, so when I found out the reality that Mallari was, sabi ko baka naman po.” He acknowledged that it was an…

On November 30, actress Heaven Peralejo discussed what it was like working with the actor/director and Asia’s Multimedia Star, Alden Richards. During the media event at the Westin in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, which LionhearTV covered, Peralejo described Richards as a filmmaker who knows what he wants. “Exciting, bukas may taping na ulit kami, Alden is I cannot, kasi he’s a first-time director pero–he knows what [he] wants. And he’s [really] like one of the best directors I’ve ever worked with.” She also noted how collaborative Richards is with his actors. “Hindi, hindi, pero he’ll give like suggestions, pero he’s going…

On November 30, Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee revealed the truth behind her closeness with Miss Thailand, Anntonia Porslid. At the media event held at GMA Studio 7, which LionhearTV covered, Dee disclosed that she and Porslid had the mission of uniting their fans through their newfound friendship during the Miss Universe competition. “I think ‘mission accomplished’ because Antonia and I–we weren’t [able to] converse so much during the start of the competition because we [really] didn’t have the chance to do it, aside from different areas.  “Pero ‘yun nga, nagkaaway-away ‘yung mga fans and our intention with our very…

On November 25, Kapuso actress Marian Rivera-Dantes discussed her parenting style with her kids Zia and Sixto. At the media conference for Aji-Ginisa’s ‘I Love Veggie-licious’ movement, which LionhearTV covered, Rivera highlighted how effective open communication is in raising her children. “Mahalaga kasi sa akin na nalalaman ko kung anong opinyon–nalalaman ko kasi– maganda kasi na involved ‘yung mga anak ko. Gusto ko na transparent sila sa akin. Para anything na may kailangan sila, kaya kong agapan ang mga sitwasyon na ganito.  “Mas maganda siguro na open sayo ‘yung anak mo na ke maganda ‘yung nangyayari, ke hindi, at least…

On November 18, actor-director Christian Paolo Lat recounted how Viva gave him the creative freedom to work on his movie with Vivamax. At the media conference for ‘Sugar Baby,’ which LionhearTV covered, Lat cited how his experience as a writer-director in the US differs from the creative freedom Viva gave him as a filmmaker. “Kanina nga I was in a news article interview and na-mention ko po na I’m really thankful sa Viva. Kasi, I [actually] worked in the US as a writer-director for a network, and ang na-appreciate ko sa Viva is there–they gave me the creative freedom to…

On November 18, Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo detailed how he realized to show his funny side in Tiktok. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Trillo said that his 20 years in showbiz made him realize that he may need to show a different side of himself to his fans. “Tahimik lang talaga ako, medyo reserved ako sa set. Pero, sa Tiktok, ino-all out ko talaga. Feeling ko kailangan makakita sila ng something different lalo na’t 20 years na ako sa pelikula, and kung puro seryoso lang makikita…

On November 15, actress Julia Barretto discussed taking on mature roles and being comfortable showing off her skin. During the media event for the Tanduay Calendar Girl 2024 launch at the Element at Centris, Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, Barretto considered her recent projects like Expensive Candy as a sign of her growing up as an artist. “Bakit naman hindi, if we’ve already done something like Expensive Candy, but you know what, hindi nga siya daring eh. It’s almost like–it’s growing up–it’s [being] confident in your skin and [confident in]flaws, and confident with [the body] you have, and the person…

On November 14, actress Iza Calzado reacted to Angel Guardian taking on the role of Deia in the Encantadia spin-off series, ‘Sang’gre.’ At the media conference for ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, Calzado first recounted how she found out that director Mark Reyes would write the character of Deia, named after the actress’s daughter. “Talagang ako, ‘Oh my God!’ What were the chances di ba? Sabi ko, ‘ikaw si Deia?’ Tapos sinabi ko sa kaniya, ganito, doon lang niya na-realize na, ‘Oh My God, galing pala talaga sa idea, ganyan.'” She then recounted how she and Guardian…

On November 3, ‘Broken Hearts Trip’ cast members Christian Bables, Andoy Ranay, Petite, and Iya Mina discussed why their film became an entry for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023. At the media conference for ‘Broken Hearts Trip,’ which LionhearTV covered, Ranay noted the diversity of the cast and how it reflects the initiative of the MMFF to be more inclusive. “Sa akin, it’s also the diversity of the casting– the casting itself is very diverse. Tsaka hindi siya ‘yung the usual. I mean hindi naman ako sikat, ako ‘yung hindi naman ako si Vice Ganda. I mean the usual…