Author: RJ Mataro

Actress-comedienne Pokwang admitted she approached GMA Artist Center in 2019 to start her transfer to GMA Network. In her interview, Pokwang detailed how she approached the GMA Artist center and thanked them for welcoming her. “Actually ako yung magpapasalamat kasi sila ‘yung nag-yes sa akin. Kasi ako talaga ‘yung lumapit since 2019 pa. So, 2019 pa kami nag-uusap usap and in all fairness naman, binuksan nila yung kanilang mga kumbaga braso sa akin. Thank you.” She then revealed why she approached GMA Artist Center in 2019. “Siguro kasi nga ang dami ko pang gustong magawa. Ang dami ko pang gustong…

Landco introduced two game-changing projects for leisure travel in Batangas. These are Club Laiya and CaSoBē.  Packed with the newest developments in Leisure Tourism Estates, CaSoBē and Club Laiya offer a fusion of residential and commercial lots situated in tourist destinations. Consultant for Millennial Resorts Patrick C. Gregorio describes these projects as game-changing in the hospitality industry. “It will be a game-changer in the hospitality industry. My friends who are listening out, it will be a game-changer. “I’m selling a trend, a lifestyle trend, and personally, I am looking for this as well.” He adds that these projects are valuable…

Comedienne-actress Pokwang reacted to bashers calling her ‘walang utang na loob.’ In an interview during her transfer to GMA Artist Center, Pokwang thanked ABS-CBN and Star Cinema for the years she worked with the network instead of engaging the bashers. “Di naman talaga maiiwasan. Eh quiet ka na lang. Alam ko naman sa sarili ko, alam ko naman po sa sarili ko kung gaano kalaki ‘yung pagtanaw ko ng utang na loob. Syempre kung saan ako nanggaling na network. Sa ABS-CBN, sa Star Cinema, hindi po mawawala ‘yun. Habang buhay ko pong dala-dala ‘yun.” She added that ABS-CBN execs knew…

Now that McDonald’s Philippines launched the long-awaited BTS Meal in the country this June 18, 2021, the question that every BTS fan has is, how do you get one yourself? Pinoys can get the limited edition BTS-inspired meal via four ways: via the McDelivery App, Drive-Thru, Take-Out, and Dine-In. McDonald’s assures its customers that they increased their observance of health protocols and hopes that patrons follow the guidelines, especially for Dine-In and Take-Out orders. They can also take advantage of McDonald’s weekly offering for the BTS meal via Front Counter and Drive-Thru transactions this June 21 – July 9! All…

La Vida Lena Directors Jerry Lopez-Sineneng and Jojo Saguin shared their opinions on what changed in Pinoy audiences because of streaming content. In the media conference for La Vida Lena, Direk Jerry said that Pinoy audiences are more impatient now. “Nagiging mas iksi ‘yung pasenya ng Filipino audience. Ma-inipin. nagiging mas ma-inipin. They want more. They want things happening. I’ve been directing for the longest time, kung iko-compare mo ‘yan five years ago, iba, iba talaga. Iba ang gusto ng audience ng time na ‘yon.  “I think magandang sign din yun. Ibig sabihin, talagang nag-iimprove ang panlasa ng nating lahat.…

In celebration of Pride Month, RAWR Nation invited the fourth placer of Your Face Sounds Familiar, iDolls. Lucas Garcia, Enzo Almario, and Matty Juniosa participated in what most in the LGBTQIA+ community know as Miss Gay Lotto.  Here is how it went. Introductions. iDolls members introduced themselves similar to how Miss Gay candidates present themselves through quick and witty humor.  First up, was Garcia with his clever intro. “Ariba! My Name is Angel Garcia at naniniwala po ako sa kasabihang, aanhin mo ang taong ika’y mahal na mahal, kung ang bibig nito’y amo’y Samgyupsal. Maraming salamat po.” Next was Almaro,…

Korean actress Han So-hee became known for the Korean adaptation World of the Married. But now, she stars in the Netflix series Nevertheless. That said, what can the audience expect about her role in the series? In the press conference for the series, So-hee said she’s a fan of the webtoon series that started Nevertheless. “Well, I am a huge fan of the original webtoon series. And like producer Kim said, I feel like this series focused on the emotions that anyone goes through when you find yourself in love.” So-hee described Nevertheless as a completely different type of romance…

Former BoybandPH member-turned-acting star Joao Constancia reacts to his love team partner Crizaa Taa in He’s Into Her. In our exclusive interview, Constancia recalled how he and Taa first met and shared his impressions toward the latter. “Okay lang naman sa akin. I mean, we were given this opportunity, this love team since the beginning of our show, He’s Into Her.  “At first, we got to know each other, there was an age gap, a /big age gap, and people thought it was going to be a problem between us and everything. “But luckily, it isn’t because she’s mature for…

Stuck On You stars Yves Flores and Iyo Canlas share what it was like working with each other in their new Boys Love series. In their interviews, Canlas admitted feeling pressure in working with Flores in the series. “Well si Yves Flores has been in the industry for a long time na. matagal na s’ya sa industriya, n’ong una n’ong malaman ko na sya yung partner ko parang kinabahan ako syempre may pressure din ‘yon. “Nagkaroon s’ya nang successful teleserye being partnered up with another actor, so dagdag din ‘yon sa pressure na madami nagi-expect na baka sila ulit pero…

In the Season 3 launch of Pop Cinema, showbiz news reporter MJ Felipe recalled his interview with Ed Sheeran in 2015 after the singer’s bodyguard called a Pinoy photographer, a monkey. It was for the singer’s concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. During the online event, Felipe was joined by his co-host Bianca Gonzalez-Intal. “One of my most memorable is with Ed Sheeran. ‘Yung time na pumunta si Ed Sheeran dito sa Philippines. ‘Yun ‘yung nagkaroon ng controversy sa airport na kung saan isa sa mga team n’ya tinawag na monkey ‘yung isa sa mga immigration officers. So, it…

Squad Plus members Renshi De Guzman and Danica Ontengco revealed that they look up to KathNiel for their onscreen chemistry.  In the virtual media conference event for La Vida Lena, De Guzman admitted that he looks up to KathNiel as one of the iconic love teams in the country. “‘Yung nilu-look up ko po talaga is KathNiel po. Sila po talaga yung pagdating sa chemistry. Pagdating sa galing makikita mo po sa kanila and sobrang dami mo pong matututunan sa kanila na pwede mong mai-apply. Hindi man natin mai-apply ng lahat talaga pero mayroon pong natulong ‘yung pagtingin sa kanila.”…

Kapamilya young star Heaven Peralejo kept ignoring her haters on social media and the news about her rumored romance with Kiko Estrada. Recently, netizens have been tweeting about the two artists, especially when a photo of them together in Boracay and at an airport surfaced online. https://twitter.com/GemsJonna/status/1403238627589562368 https://twitter.com/bhess12/status/1403619181862391813 https://twitter.com/YourGirlMaecie/status/1403745720302067712 https://twitter.com/Satruelang7/status/1403947392546664454 https://twitter.com/Claudin01044116/status/1404269874675781633 https://twitter.com/GemsJonna/status/1404354077010513920 Despite netizens tagging her and Estrada about their rumored relationship, Perelejo chose to be mum on the issue on her social media. Rumors further intensified after Devon Seron’s sister, Chriselda (Dhemy) Seron, posted a series of cryptic tweets that seemed to target Peralejo and Estrada. https://twitter.com/ChriseldaSeron/status/1403172547856764933 https://twitter.com/ChriseldaSeron/status/1403196416512512000 https://twitter.com/ChriseldaSeron/status/1403220883653599235…

In her interview with talk show host Boy Abunda, singer-actress Nadine Lustre described her relationship with former boyfriend, James Reid, after their breakup. “It is what it is. We have supported each other immensely. We are so close, pa rin. But, I guess it’s best not to put a line to it. Yeah, we’re just super happy.” However, she added that they are supportive of each other. “We’re supporting each other, [and] we’re pushing each other. I think wala nang better answer than that, e. Obviously, he [James] is contributing to my growth. And in some way, I am with…

During the virtual media conference for teleserye La Vida Lena, the female lead star, Erich Gonzales admitted that she still gets to communicate with the Thai actor Mario Maurer. “Kakakausap ko lang sa kanya kanina, nagkamustahan kami.” Gonzales added that she’s open to doing a project with the Thai actor, adding that Maurer is her good friend. “I don’t know pero syempre open tayo di ba? Mario is a good friend. And, nakakatuwa lang na kahit na matagal na kaming nagka-trabaho sa aming movie na ginawa sa Thailand and dito, nandoon pa rin ‘yung communication, ‘yung friendship. Hindi s’ya nawawala.…

Up-and-coming music artist Sam Cruz shared her thoughts on men sexualizing women.  In her interview, Sam Cruz urged people to cut off the ‘manyakis’ mindset.  “We really need to cut off that manyakis mindset that we’re just wearing these sexy clothes /just to please men. It’s really not. We look good in it, and we want to flaunt it.” She also asked people to stop putting the blame on women and their clothing.  “For all the women who aren’t afraid to be just confident in their own bodies and just wear whatever they want. Kasi, parang, it’s not even the…

Rising Pop artist Paul Pablo shared his story when he came out to his mother and his late father. In an interview, Pablo recalled his late father had homophobic tendencies. Thankfully it changed because of the comedian Vice Ganda. “‘Yung Papa ko kasi before is not really into gays. Medyo may pagka-homophobic ‘yung Papa ko before. Pero, di ba, marami na, sa media natin marami nang mga sikat sa industry ng Philippines, marami nang mga sikat na bakla. May comedian, si Vice Ganda. And si, Papa kasi mahilig s’yang manood ng GGV before. “So, doon parang na-realize n’ya na parang…