Author: RJ Mataro

Actress Bea Alonzo recently signed with GMA Network, confirming months of speculations about her network shift. Tied with those speculations are the rumors alluding to the possible amount of her deal with the network. That said, did GMA Network offer Alonzo a two-year contract worth P200 Million? As a result, netizens have started posting their reactions to the alleged P200-Million deal contract. Some netizen’s expressed their support for Alonzo amid the issues and the rumored deal with GMA Network. https://twitter.com/BakerStrLondon/status/1410238211339612161 https://twitter.com/LoganInTheDark/status/1410602302948319235 https://twitter.com/pauloMDtweets/status/1410741351755354113 Others compared Alonzo’s career from being a Kapamilya to a Kapuso, highlighting her growth with her previous network.…

Bea Alonzo described her transfer to GMA Network as her career’s rebirth. On GMA Network official Instagram account, Alonzo shared behind-the-scenes of her contract signing event with Kapuso. “Parang, may rebirth of some sort. parang, there’s another side of me that was born.” She also recounted the emotional roller-coaster she went through during her official launch as a Kapuso artist. “‘Cause kanina, when it was just starting, sa totoo lang, sobra kong kaba. Sobra kong kabado, sobra kong excited, na parang lahat, lahat ng emosyon nilagay mo na sa iisang tao at ako ‘yun kanina.  “Parang habang nangyayari ‘yung mga…

Kapuso actress LJ Reyes has been with GMA Network for almost 17 years. And now that she has renewed her contract with the Network, some may have wondered why she chose to remain a Kapuso? In an interview during her contract renewal with GMA Network, Reyes revealed she has no reason to leave the Network. “Parang wala namang atang reason kasi parang tinatanong ako, “bakit ka hindi lumilipat or why are you staying?” Because wala naman akong reason to leave. Parang ganon sa akin.” She also highlighted the support she received from the Network throughout her career. “They’re very supportive.…

Star Music artist SAB shared her process of music-making and how she writes her songs.  In an interview, SAB revealed she would usually start music-making through playing instruments.  “Usually, what I do is I go to one of my instruments. So usually guitar, or piano, sometimes Uke (Ukelele) po. And then, I play chords, and I put my phone on record. And I don’t know how, I don’t know where this comes from, but usually, when I am playing, some random melody comes out.” SAB adds that she just sings with the melody she produces, and then it turns into…

Actor Enzo Pineda shared his diet and workout routine during the locked-in taping of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. In the media conference for World Vision’s Global 6K Run, Pineda revealed his workout routine, which he tries to squeeze in during in-between takes. “I live an active lifestyle naman dito. I bring my weights. Kaninang umaga, I did jump rope. So, I try to squeeze in a little bit of cardio now and then. But sa running, I’m about to start since dedicated ako sa run na ‘to. Siguro, para I’ll try to squeeze in the ‘work.”  He then went into detailing…

Asia’s Next Top Model Season 5 winner Maureen Wroblewitz shared what toughened her as a person. In an exclusive interview, Wroblewitz recounted the life experiences that toughened her. “What made me tough is all the experiences I had to go through. I lost my mom; I had to move to Germany; I had to fit in.  “So, there are a lot of things that happened in my life that really shaped me into the person that I am today. It has definitely made me grow. It has definitely made me stronger.” Wroblewitz also added a piece of advice on how…

I Told Sunset About You Star Billkin Putthipong shared how the Thai BL Series became a global hit. In an interview, Putthipong said that all Thai BL storylines portray both love and Thai culture. “I think the core of it is full of feelings. It’s full of emotions. And I think this kind of thing is serious. I /think that there is no language for love. It’s feelings. And, even perceiving with our culture, through Thai ways, the audience can perceive that and feels that.” He adds that Thai BLs are full of stories, art, and emotions that make up…

Joaquin Domagoso, son of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, reacted to one of the most common misconceptions about Gen Z that claimed his generation can’t have clean fun. In an interview for their upcoming comedy-musical variety show Flex, Domagoso said that older generations think that Gen Zs are “wild” when having fun. “‘Yung parang generation namin, siguro na we can’t have clean fun na we’re all dancing gan’on, and it’s wholesome. Na hindi lang kami wild or whatever.” He then clarified, “We’re just enjoying the music and the taste of our generation. There so much music, there so much lights sa show…

Kapuso actress LJ Reyes expressed her excitement over the arrival of Kapamilya artists to GMA Network. In an interview, Reyes said she’s excited to see the contributions of the new Kapuso artists to the Kapuso family. “Somehow na-excite din ako na parang what are they going to bring into the table. Syempre kami, sanay na kami eh. Sanay na kami na makatrabaho ang isa’t isa eh.” She also admitted that she’s interested in working with them on future projects. “We have more Kapuso artists, and hopefully makatrabaho ko rin sila isa-isa.  “Maganda rin na paminsan-minsan may makilala kayong bago. Mayroong…

Kapuso artist Lexi Gonzales clarified to one of the common misconceptions about Gen Zs being ‘know-it-alls.’ In an interview for the upcoming comedy-musical variety show Flex, Gonzales answered, “Laging nagmamagaling. I think ‘yun ‘yung biggest misconception.” However, Gonzales made clarifications about the said perception. “‘Cause I think our generation wants to learn more, discover more. And, ayaw na namin nung bara-bara lang. ‘Yun ganon-ganon lang. We want information and education to spread.” Gonzales hosts Flex along with Mavy Legaspi, Joaquin Domagoso, and Althea Ablan. Flex airs its first episode on GTV this July 4. Gonzales also highlighted their working environment–on the…

Kapuso actress and social media influencer LJ Reyes has made it official that she plans to stay as a Kapuso. However, how important is the GMA Network contract renewal to the actress? In the media conference for her contract renewal this June 29, Reyes expressed that the contract renewal made her feel that she has a family GMA Network. “Isa to siguro sa mga mapanghahawakan mo that you have. Kasi, I’ve been with GMA for a long time. At naramdaman ko talaga with all sincerity that they have been a family to me. As a whole and also as individuals,…

Singer and TV host Christian Bautista, known for his impressive singing skills, also did acting projects under his belt, such as My Love from the Stars. Now that he renewed his contract with GMA Network, does this mean he will try acting again? In Bautista’s interview for his contract renewal, he said, “Pero sure, yeah, let’s go back to acting.” He then added that he has an upcoming project with Julie Anne San Jose.  “‘Still’ is actually acting from Viu as well. And hopefully, that will bring fruit to other projects as well.” In terms of possible GMA Drama series, Bautista…

Thai actors and I Told Sunset About You stars Billkin Putthipong and PP Krit reacted to criticisms about sexuality on social media. In our exclusive interview, PP Krit said that he would first consider if the comments are true or false before reacting.  “Everybody has the right to say or has the right to show opinions. But, I would consider the fact that if the comments are true or false. If it was true and I could adjust himself or change himself, I would do it if it’s a person. But if the comment is false, he wouldn’t take it…

The Puregold Channel recently launched its first digital series, GVBOYS: Pangmalakasang Good Vibes, inspired by the ’90s sitcom. The question now is–will it survive the political correctness of 2021? Director Don Cuaresma clarified that although GVBOYS pulls inspiration from the 90s sitcom. They made sure to apply modern or contemporary writing to each scene. “First of all, inspired lang naman ‘yung show namin ng Palibhasa Lalake at saka ‘yung mga ’90s na shows. But the scripting is modern, is ngayon, is very now. May Millennials, may jokes din na pang matatanda.” Cuaresma also added that their sole purpose for the…

Celebrity couple Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi’s son, Mavy Legaspi became the subject of rumors on possible romantic ties with Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara. However, the young Legaspi may have finally admitted that he is attracted to Alcantara. In an interview for their upcoming youth-oriented variety show, Flex, a reporter asked Mavy about his post that showed a zoomed-in photograph of someone with dimples and poked the face with a finger. His Flex co-host Joaquin Domagoso teased him by asking, “Kaninong post kaya ‘yun? P’wede bang hanapin ‘kung kaninong dimples kaya ‘yun?” To which Legaspi confidently said, “I guess it’s out there, yeah.”…

Singer Christian Bautista admitted to losing money because of the pandemic. In his interview for his contract renewal with GMA Network, Bautista recalled how the pandemic impacted his finances as a performer. “Sabihin na lang natin na malaki po dahil pag walang corporate shows, walang provincial shows, walang international tours, medyo malaki po ‘yun.” He also expressed his gratitude for his contract renewal, especially during the pandemic. “Kaya napaka-grateful ako na to still be renewed dito po sa GMA. Because despite what happened last year, we are hopeful, preparing, and raring to go, to get it all back and more.”…