Author: RJ Mataro

Kapamilya artist JC Alcantara admitted declining BL Roles but eventually accepting them because of struggle. During an exclusive interview, Alcantara recalled how he auditioned for his role in Hello Stranger, not knowing his love team. “Hindi ko ine-expect so nag-audition lang ako. Wala akong iniisip kung sino ‘yung makaka-love team ko. Kung lalaki ba o babae. Ang alam ko babae makaka-love team ko.  “So umiyak daw ako, kanta-kanta, kasi ang laki ng problema ko noon. So talagang ‘yung audition ko nararamdaman mo talaga na ang bigat.” He then admitted he felt surprised when he found out his love team was…

Entertainment columnist Cristy Fermin may have confirmed, Wowowin’s host Willie Revillame’s plans to go into politics. However, what will happen to his program Tutok To Win sa Wowowin? In episode 107 of Take It …. Per Minute, Me Ganun!–Fermin recalled her phone conversation with Revillame. “Nagpapagupit ako kanina, tumawag. Sabi ko ano na, ako ang inuulan ng tanong kung ano ba talaga ‘yung ire-reveal mo sa first week of August. Ano ba talaga, sabihin mo na para alam na namin.  “Ang sabi n’ya, ‘naku ipagdasal n’yo ako.’ ‘Naku ang tagal na naming nagdadasal para sa’yo. Hindi na nga naming pinagdarasal…

Tiktok Content Creator Julienne Ipapo shared her cyberbullying experiences during the social media app’s #CreateKindness Webinar. During the event, Ipapo shared the pain she felt when she was cyberbullied. “The negative words that were being said about me by some people, who I’m certain had no idea that I was on such a low. But they were throwing all these hateful words at me. All of that was just eating me up. And I couldn’t help but shed a tear.” Ipapo also recalled going through depression, in which she was betrayed by someone she trusted. “Now, this was a time…

Kapuso star Andrea Torres revealed she didn’t think about moving to another network. During her contract renewal, Torres highlighted the Network’s efforts that made her stay as a Kapuso. “Honestly, hindi talaga. Kasi ano eh grabe ‘yung binibigay nila sa aking pag-aalaga and guidance. Minsan nga hindi na ‘yun kasama sa trabaho nila bilang boss, or bilang network, pero binibigay pa rin nila sa sayo.  “So, kaya siguro doon din nanggagaling yung parang you’ll feel na nagiging mas humble ka. Kasi may mga bagay na parang ginagawa pa nila for you. Kahit na kung sa tutuusin pwedeng hindi na.” In…

Award-winning actress Lovi Poe is still under negotiations with her contract with GMA Network. However, if things don’t go well, does she have plans of working in Hollywood? During the media conference for The Other Wife, Poe admitted that she wants to work in a Hollywood production. However, she clarified that she wants to separate her career and relationship with her boyfriend, Monty Blencowe. “Well, of course, if given the opportunity. I think everyone naman po, lahat naman ng actors parang ‘yun ang dream na mangyari. But, I try to separate kasi my personal life from my work. And I…

Kapamilya artist JC Alcantara recalled how he began his career with ABS-CBN amid the network’s shutdown. In an exclusive interview, Alcantara shared his showbiz journey, admitting he was a fan of Goin’ Bulilit. “Bata pa lang ako, sobrang fan na ako ng Goin’ Bulilit. “So si Nash Aguas, ginagaya ko ‘yung pag-arte n’ya. And ‘yun nga, pagnanonood ako ng may mga audition.  “Nagpupunta ako like sa PBB. Sa mga kahit anong audition ‘yan pupuntahan ko kasi gusto ko talaga mag-artista. Kaso hindi ako matanggap. Nasho-shortlist ako na andun na ako sa dulo tapos wala na.” He then recalled the number…

Kapuso Andrea Torres who stars in the teleserye Legal Wives, shared how the series helped her understand polygamy in the Muslim Culture. During her media conference for her contract renewal, Torres said she learned through the teleserye that polygamy is a selfless act. “Siguro po mahirap po sa atin kasi ito ‘yung kinalakihan natin eh na sanay po tayo na isa lang talaga. Although sa soap na ito, nalaman ko po na, it’s a selfless act. “Kumbaga kung may babaeng nangangailangan, kunwari na-byuda s’ya or na-rape s’ya ganyan, parang it’s a way of saving, of helping the person. So may…

Award-winning actress Lovi Poe revealed that acting awards drive her to do better. During the media conference for the Viva Films production The Other Wife, Poe admitted that winning awards excites her. “Parang, every time naman po, it feels new again. Parang, you’ll never get used to that feeling. It excites me, and it drives me to do better. ‘Yung parang ganon ‘yung feeling.”  However, she clarified that her goal when acting is to enjoy what she’s doing. “I guess, basically parang I don’t work on a project na ‘yun ‘yung goal ko. Ang goal ko po talaga is to…

Kapuso star Andrea Torres admitted that she felt the pressure by her GMA Network contract renewal.  During the media conference for her contract renewal, Torres said she used the pressure to improve herself as an artist. “Napi-feel ko po talaga ‘yung pressure all the time naman. Pero ginagamit ko s’ya para makapagbigay pa ng mas maganda pang trabaho, ng mas maganda pang outcome. Kasi ‘yun nga kung ano man ‘yung inassign sa akin syempre kailangan magampanan ko ‘yun. “Pero ang laging nasa isip ko eh, pano ko pa mapu-push. Para naman sa bukod sa masaya sila. Kaya ko pa silang…

Kapamilya Actress turned businesswoman Shaina Magdayao shared how FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano helped her start her new business, Organized Chicas Lifestyle. During the media conference for the lifestyle brand, Magdayao recalled how the locked-in filming of the Kapamilya teleserye inspired her to launch her business. “Since it started with my partner, Nikki Medina. Pareho kasi kaming OC. When we began the taping for Ang Probinsyano, they were very strict na bawal ang plus one. So we had to fix our own things. “So sabi ko kay Nikki, ‘can you please help me fix my things.’ S’ya ‘yung nag-organize. And then I…

A former lead actress is currently negotiating in possibly returning to the network that gave her big breaks. This actress was successful during her run with her former network’s teleseryes since her projects brought highly rated production for the media giant. She shocked many of her fans when she announced her network switch and signed a contract with another media giant. However, according to our sources, her switch brought a lackluster result for her career. Because of that, she faded into obscurity, especially with what happened with the media giant she transferred to. Thankfully, her contract is up for expiration, and…

Three women have been tied with Aljur Abrenica after his confirmed split with Kylie Padilla. First is Cindy Miranda. She worked with Aljur in the Viva film Nerisa. Cindy recently posted a promotional photo of her and Aljur for Nerisa. However, she came under scrutiny from netizens who speculate of her involvement with Aljur and Kylie’s breakup. Cindy made it clear on social media that she has no plans of becoming a third party to any couple. Next up is GirlTrends member Maika Rivera who worked with Aljur in Sandugo. Her name popped up after a comment linked her to…

Content Creator and Vlogger Kimpoy Feliciano answered a basher calling Boys Love content outdated or only for ‘laos’ actors. On his Facebook account, Feliciano was trying to promote his BL short film with Migs Villasis, Love While You Can. However, a netizen commented on the post asking why he chose to accept the BL project given his wholesome image from his vlogs. The netizen also pointed out that BL projects are only for “laos” actors. Feliciano then answered, saying that BL contents are not for outdated or “laos” artists. He also highlighted the story they are portraying stories of “normal”…

New Star Magic artist Kaila Estrada revealed her parents, Janice de Belen and John Estrada’s shocked reaction to her decision to enter showbiz. In her exclusive interview, Estrada shared her parent’s supportive but shocked reaction to her decision to pursue a career in acting. “My Dad was the first to find out kasi parang nagkasalubong lang kami somewhere. So, nasabi ko sa kanya and then he was super happy. Super supportive, and he was really excited for me.  “And, si Mama rin, nagulat din s’ya at first. Kasi syempre, both my parents actually nagulat kasi hindi nila alam na I…

Star Magic Artist and PBB Otso Alumnus Tan Roncal revealed why the fans supported his love team with Ashley Del Mundo, known as AshTan. In his exclusive interview, Roncal said that fans might’ve found their love team genuine and having natural chemistry. “Siguro, nagiging genuine lang kami. Parang natural lang ‘yung mga lumalabas sa amin. Hindi ‘yung parang pilit. Ako minsan nagugulat nga ako na kapag tinitignan ko ‘yung mga videos namin. Oy parang ang sweet pala namin ah. Parang naggaganon ako, parang natural lang.” When asked about their relationship, Roncal said that he and Del Mundo aren’t rushing into…

A year has passed, but it seems Congressman Mike Defensor is still on ABS-CBN’s case one year after the network’s shutdown. On his online discussion with Congressman Rodante Marcoleta, Defensor cited the violations the Congress has against ABS-CBN.  “Mr. Lopez’s American citizenship and doubtful Filipino citizenship and allegiance to the Philippines.  “ABS-CBN’s possible violation of the constitutional prohibition against the ownership and management of Mass Media by foreigners.  “ABS-CBN’s numerous violation of the terms of its legislative franchise. Ito po ‘yung blackbox. ‘Yung Pay-per-view. “ABS-CBN’s questionable, unjust, and immoral tax evasion schemes. Ito po ‘yung Big Dipper.  “ABS-CBN’s apparent use…