Author: RJ Mataro

On November 30, actress Heaven Peralejo discussed the possibility of working on more sexy projects after becoming Ginebra San Miguel’s 2024 Calendar Girl. During the media event at the Westin in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, which LionhearTV covered, Peralejo clarified that becoming a Calendar Girl for Ginebra does not necessarily mean she would be taking more sexy genre projects. “If kailangan, if it’s meant for the story to progress, why not? Pero it doesn’t necessarily mean na kapag nag-Calendar Girl ako kailangan ko na mag-hubad. Being a Calendar Girl is about representing the brand–not just about being sexy but also representing…

On November 29, actor-host Paolo Contis reacted to people who appreciated his hosting gig in Eat Bulaga. At the media event for ‘Ikaw At Ako,’ which LionhearTV covered, Contis remarked that he appreciates all the feedback, whether good or bad, for his hosting stint in the Kapuso noontime show. “Ako po’y nagpapasalamat sa mga tao galit man o masaya para sa akin. Ituloy-tuloy ko na lang po. Dahil dere-deretso naman po siya. “I don’t, but I appreciate everything, no–I [appreciate] the work.” He then talked about his role in the movie and the themes his character would tackle throughout the…

On November 25, Viva actress-writer Quinn Carillo remarked how cautious she is now with her image following her mainstream project. At the media event for ‘Haslers,’ which LionhearTV covered, director Jose Abdel Langit recounted his conversation with Carillo about toning down her sexy image in their movie. “May isang eksena kami na it is the finale of the film, noong nag-usap kami ni Quinn, kaagad niyang sinabi sa akin, Direk hindi ako pwedeng magpakita, pinagbabawalan ako, kasi mayroon akong show sa isang TV Network.  “So when we were doing the last scene, eh siya naman ‘yung writer so she knows…

On November 25, Kapuso actress Marian Rivera-Dantes revealed details about her upcoming Kapuso teleserye. At the media conference for Aji-Ginisa’s ‘I Love Veggie-licious’ movement, which LionhearTV covered, reporters asked Rivera whether she would have a teleserye with her husband Dingdong Dantes after their Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 movie Rewind. Rivera responded, “Ako muna, si Guardian Alien muna ako.” She also expressed gratitude for the opportunities and projects she recently received. “Nako sa totoo lang, tinanggap ko sa sarili ko na wala akong unwind, kasi everyday talaga. Ito ‘yung literal na sinasabi kong, ang dami ko pang gustong gawin, pero lulubog…

On November 19, Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid highlighted how his character in Black Rider connects with Cebuanos. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Madrid revealed a storyline from ‘Black Rider’ revolving around the historical figure Lapu-Lapu. “Siguro ‘yung isa pang connection niya sa mga Cebuano is si Elias, siya na lang po ‘yung natitirang apo ni Lapu-Lapu, parang may ganon din po siyang konsepto, and kung mapapanood ninyo po ‘yung first few episodes of Black Rider, ‘yung kalaban, which is ‘yung Golden Scorpion, mayroon siyang malaking statue–…

On November 14, actor-director Carlos Siguion-Reyna discussed his views about freedom of expression and the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.  At the media event for ‘Gomburza,’ which LionhearTV covered, Siguion-Reyna talked about the rights he wanted to advocate, similar to the titular characters of ‘Gomburza.’ “Hindi kasi, I think ‘yung freedom of expression, kasi itong pelikulang ito is about identity natin ‘yung nasa-save dito, ‘yung rights oo, pero ‘yung identity natin as a Filipino importante rin na lumabas dito.  “And I think sa mga hamon ngayon, maraming iba-ibang boses ang lumalabas na kung ano ba talaga ang Filipino,…

On November 14, actress Jane De Leon revealed her dating status. At the media conference for ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, De Leon remarked she is dating someone non-showbiz. “Happy ako, I’m dating someone actually, non-showbiz, bahala na po kayo kung sino, sila na po ang bahalang mag-investigate. Pero anyway.” She also noted that her ‘Darna’ co-star Janella Salvador supports her current love life. “Okay na kami na masaya kami together, na tahimik kami, and sinusuportahan ako ng Jeya doon. At sinusuportahan din ako kay Jeya doon. May sinusuportahan din ako kay Jeya, so happy kami sa…

On November 23, actress Alessandra de Rossi highlighted her real-life cooking experience with the #thealessandracookingshow. During the media event for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’ at the Makati Shangri-La, which LionhearTV covered, de Rossi revealed that she had been sharing the dishes she cooked on her own through her Instagram account. “Ako nagluluto talaga, mayroon pa nga ako sa Instagram naka-hashtag siya, #thealessandracookingshow. ‘Yung mga dish ko pipicturan ko. Nakalimutan ko ‘yun habang ginagawa ko ‘to, tapos ‘yung mga friends ko lang nagpa-alala, it’s the Alessandra cooking show.” She also appreciated their chef training for their roles in the Netflix series. “Masaya…

On November 15, actress Julia Barretto reacted to getting recognized as a sex symbol for the Tanduay Calendar Girl 2024.  During the media event for the Tanduay Calendar Girl 2024 launch at the Element at Centris, Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, Barretto said she felt flattered by the remark and explained that her taking on the project was part of her growing up. “Wow, I’m flattered, I guess. Yeah, I don’t think it bothers me so much–like I said, as you grow up, you become more confident in who you are and in your own skin. And if that translates…

On November 30, actress Heaven Peralejo remarked she doesn’t see herself as a sex symbol. During the media event at the Westin in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, which LionhearTV covered, Peralejo maintained that her newest endorsement with Ginebra San Miguel as their 2024 Calendar Girl stands for empowering women rather than introducing her as a ‘sex symbol.’ “I don’t even think that my Calendars are too sexy. I think it’s just about empowering women–and what it stands for, ‘yun naman ang nagustuhan ko sa Ginebra, kasi they never made me that, they took care of me and what I stand for…

On November 15, Kapamilya star Michelle Vito remarked that she was happy to see ABS-CBN artists working on GMA Network productions. During an exclusive interview at the ‘Lovers/Liars’ media event at the Luxent Hotel, which LionhearTV covered, Vito said she felt thankful and happy that amid the number of Kapamilya stars, she got a chance to work in the Kapuso series. “Tulad nga po ng nasabi ko kanina, sa dami po ng artista ng ABS-CBN, bakit ako ‘yung nilagay dito. Very, very thankful and happy and ‘yun ang magagawa ko na lang talaga is gawin ‘yung best ko. Ibalik sa…

On November 18, Kapuso actress Andrea Torres revealed she used Cherie Gil as inspiration for her role in Love Before Sunrise. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Torres remarked that she used the essence of some of Gil’s iconic Kontrabida characters to portray her role in the GMA Network series. “For this role, ang na-picture ko talaga, parang Cherie Gil ‘to. Kasi parang social na intimidating, na parang at the same time, you feel her. Although parang ayaw ko gayahin kung paano ginawa ni Miss Cherie Gil,…

On November 25, Kapuso actress Marian Rivera said she doesn’t see the pressure of competing in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023. At the media conference for Ajinomoto’s ‘Aji-Ginisa Veggie-licious movement,’ which LionhearTV covered, Rivera highlighted the benefit of having ten entries in the annual film festival of Filipino movies. “Ayaw naming magpa-pressure, the mere fact nga na sampu ‘yung entry ngayon, ang saya namin. Kasi sila Direk– Firefly and everybody, ang gaganda, ang gaganda ng mga pelikula ngayon, kaya sana tangkilikin ng mga kapwa natin na manood sila ngayong Pasko.” She also talked about her excitement about doing a…

On November 14, actress Iza Calzado highlighted how happy she felt seeing a united front with GMA Network and ABS-CBN. At the media conference for ‘Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, Calzado first clarified that it was a tough decision for her to transfer networks in 2012. “Sa totoo lang, I’ve always wanted to keep working with the people who literally raised me in this industry, mga naging nanay ko na. It was a tough decision I had to make for myself for my personal growth.” She then happily remarked how excited she felt seeing GMA Network and…

On November 23, actor Sam Milby remarked that he wanted to learn to cook Sinigang for his fiancée, Catriona Gray.  During the media event for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’ at the Makati Shangri-La, which LionhearTV covered, Milby remarked how Gray has always loved the Filipino dish Sinigang. “Since it’s for someone [that] I love, ‘yung favorite ni–noong fiancee ko, Sinigang,–so I would like to learn. Even though I’m not a [huge–huge] fan nung Sinigang, I would [learn] it para sa kaniya.” He also cited how the cast had a crash course for their roles as chefs in the Netflix series. “I’m…

On November 3, actor Christian Bables maintained that he did not feel ‘heartbreak’ with his non-romantic-friendship with Jennica Garcia. At the media conference for ‘Broken Hearts Trip,’ which LionhearTV covered, Bables remarked that he and Garcia set boundaries in their relationship as close friends. “Hindi, hindi kasi klaro ‘yun sa amin. ‘Tol hanggang magkaibigan, hindi pwedeng sirain, hindi pwedeng lumagpas doon. ‘Yun hanggang doon.” Bables and Garcia worked on the Kapamilya drama series ‘Dirty Linen.’ He then talked about the biggest lesson he learned from a heartbreak. “The biggest lesson, I guess is ‘yung to love myself, to cater to…