Author: RJ Mataro

On November 15, singer Nonoy Zuñiga recounted how his singing career helped him fulfill his dream of being a doctor. During the media event for their upcoming music concert ‘XXceptional: The Hitmakers 20th Anniversary,’ which LionhearTV covered, Zuñiga remarked that he got into singing to help his medical studies. “Ang pinangarap ko lang talaga mula bata ay tapusin ‘yung medisina at maging isang doctor, hindi naman po kami mayaman, kasi mahal po ang tuition fee ng doctor, kaya nag-trabaho ako, singer. Naging singer ako ng banda, napag-aral ko po ‘yung sarili ko, nakapagtapos ng medisina, at the same time, kumakanta.”…

On November 15, actor Polo Ravales praised Rob Gomez’s acting for their intimate scenes in ‘Lovers/Liars.’  At the media conference for ‘Lovers/Liars,’ which LionhearTV covered, Ravales recounted how his fiancée, Paulyn Quiza, appreciated his romantic scenes with his co-star. “Actually ano, ang galing ni Rob. Magaling.  “Hindi seriously, ang ginawa ko kasi, ‘yung fiancée ko pinapanood ko sa monitor, pinatabi ko kay Direk. So, sabi ko, doon ko malalaman kung maganda ‘yung eksena namin. So alam mo ‘yung nangyari, kinikilig sila sa eksena namin ni Rob. Seryoso.” He also noted Quiza’s remark about how the audience would root for his…

On November 24, Beauty Wise CEO Abdania ‘Iya’ Galo recounted her wildest showbiz wish to work with celebrities like Donny Pangilinan and Daniel Padilla. At Galo’s 18th birthday celebration, which LionhearTV covered, the Beauty Wise CEO highlighted what she found appealing with Pangilinan and Padilla. “Pinaka, malabo na, siguro have a show with my two crushes, which is si Donny and Daniel. “Mayroon sila na gustong-gusto? Pagiging swabe, maangas. Si Donny, siguro he’s my type, pero no offense po, I really support Donny and Belle. Si DJ po, swabe of course, girls.” He clarified her hopes to work on a…

On November 29, Kapuso actress-singer Rita Daniela detailed how she plans to showcase being the ‘Undeniable Star.’  At the media event for ‘Queendom Live,’ which LionhearTV covered, Daniela remarked that she would continue putting her spin on the songs she covers. “Siguro ever since naman, I think na-express ko naman ‘yung my way of singing. And ever since, hindi talaga ako nag-stick sa kung ano ‘yung original. As much as possible, I really try to make it as my own. Like ‘yung tunog, lalo na ‘yung sa cover, I really try to make the song like my own.  “So I…

On November 18, actress Yassi Pressman discussed the differences between Black Rider and her previous action series, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Pressman explained that every production team has a different work environment.  “I think every family po is different, hindi naman po ‘yun sa network, pero per project din po talaga.  “Para pong sa amin ni Ruru, ‘yung pagsasama po namin sa Video City is very, very different po sa mga character namin na si Elias and si Vanessa. Kilusan din po…

On November 16, actor Ronnie Lazaro highlighted the difference between his generation and the new artists when doing sexy scenes. At the media conference for their four-part series ‘Araro,’ which LionhearTV covered, Lazaro considered the younger generations braver in portraying sexy roles. “It’s a different kind of generation, sometimes I question myself, is this more of art or labas. Kasi, expression ‘yan eh, so wala akong maanong–mas maano ang freedom nila ngayon, and mas matapang sila.  “Although matapang na din ‘yung ginawa ko, pero tingin ko mas relaxed ang director to squeeze them in performing these love scenes, mas madali…

On November 19, actress Beauty Gonzalez highlighted that she had always wanted to work with Kapuso stars when she transferred to GMA Network. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Gonzalez recounted her wish to work with all Kapuso stars, noting how lucky she was to get a project with her co-stars Gabby Concepcion and Carla Abellana. “Well ako, lagi ko talagang sinasabi na gusto kong makatrabaho lahat ng mga sa GMA, mga Kapuso, and to be working with Gabby and Carla, they’re really like pillars of GMA.…

On November 3, actress Iya Mina surmised that comedian Vice Ganda would be proud of her movie in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023. At the media conference for ‘Broken Hearts Trip,’ which LionhearTV covered, Mina remarked that Vice would celebrate her MMFF movie, given that they are both comedians, highlighting how the ‘It’s Showtime’ host would support her upcoming project. “Siguro matutuwa naman si Meme kung ito ay panonoorin ng lahat, isa lang naman kami ng larangan, mga komedyante, stand up comedian na kung saan siya nagsimula, doon din kami nagsimula, so suportahan.  “So siyempre sa akin better, kasi…

On November 23, actor Piolo Pascual highlighted the value of being open to criticism as an artist. During the media event for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’ at the Makati Shangri-La, which LionhearTV covered, Pascual noted the significance of feedback and criticisms in growing an artist’s career. “As long as you subject it, I mean, you’ve got to listen–you’ve got to know so you could learn [as well] with your craft because if you’re closed, there’s no room for learning.” He then recounted how he got his role for the upcoming Netflix series, citing how their audience would see Pinoy culture and…

On November 15, Kapamilya star Michelle Vito recounted how she landed her role in the GMA Network-Regal Entertainment project, ‘Lovers/Liars.’ During an exclusive interview at the ‘Lovers/Liars’ media event at the Luxent Hotel, which LionhearTV covered, Vito detailed how the head writer of the Kapuso series, Noreen Capili, offered her the role in GMA Afternoonserye. “Si Miss Noreen po kasi, ‘yung head creatives natin, actually siya ‘yung pinaka unang naging writer ko sa ABS-CBN, which is ‘yung Ariana, so talagang magkakilala na talaga kami ever since, kasi di ko lang ka work talaga siya, ate-ate ko talaga si Ate Noreen. …

On November 8, comedian Smokey Manaloto highlighted the kind of comedy that would not offend people. At the media conference for the reboot of ‘Takeshi’s Castle,’ which LionhearTV covered, Manaloto maintained that comedians can create comedic punchlines without hurting or offending people. “Sa totoo lang, kapag wala ka namang sinasaktang tao at ‘yung intention mo sa pagpapatawa ay hindi pangungutya, hindi pangmamaliit, hindi pang lalait, I’m pretty sure, makakagawa ka ng punch line na hindi nakakasama, and at the same time, gaya nga ng sabi ko, ‘yung comedy noon, kung gagawin mo ngayon, it’s very offensive minsan, ‘yung namamatok, ‘yung…

On November 29, Kapuso singer Thea Astley addressed issues of Sapawan among Queendom artists. At the media event for ‘Queendom Live,’ which LionhearTV covered, Astley highlighted how close they are as a group, noting some of their off-stage bonding moments. “Lagi kaming, at least sila ate Jessica, ate Mariane, ate Hannah, sila ‘yung, kami ‘yung magkakasama sa dressing room, lagi kaming lumalabas after AOS, ganyan. But with all of us as a whole, close kami eh. May group chat pa nga kami sa Queendom, and doon kami nagchi-chikahan. We’re friends talaga.” She then responded to claims of ‘sapawan’ or upstaging…

On November 9, Viva artist and one of Vivamax’s Kings, Benz Sangalang, discussed what it was like working with Vivamax Queen Angeli Khang in ‘Salakab.’  At the media conference for ‘Salakab,’ which LionhearTV covered, Sangalang admitted that he felt awkward doing his first love scene with his co-star Khang. “Noong unang love scene, medyo nailang talaga ako. Kasi first time ko siya naka-trabaho eh. Hindi tulad ng mga nakasanayan ko katulad nila Azi, na lagi ko kapartner, tapos dito parang medyo ano na, medyo–nailang po kasi ako, kahit nakakasama ko naman siya lagi kay Tito Jo, parang kapag ka–iba pala…

On November 19, Kapuso actress Beauty Gonzalez admitted that it was tiring to portray the kontrabida role in ‘Stolen Life.’ At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Gonzalez noted despite the exhausting experience of portraying Farrah in the series, she still enjoyed the character because of the people around her. “It’s exhausting talaga kaya after every take tumatawa ako. I mean, it’s [important] that the production is supporting you [also], and your whole cast [also] para balanse lang, and [also] my family. My family helps me a lot. …

On November 18, Vivamax star Azi Acosta remarked she does not need a Sugar Daddy.  At the media conference for ‘Sugar Baby,’ which LionhearTV covered, Acosta says she doesn’t need a man to provide for her. “Ako actually po, wala po talaga, kasi I don’t need a man, I can provide for myself. And I have a mom na kayang-kaya niya talaga, ‘yun po.” She also talked about her plans for her career, whether she would maintain her sexy star career or move forward to becoming a dramatic actress. “Naniniwala po kasi ako sa strike while the iron is hot,…

On November 24, Beauty Wise CEO Iya Galo celebrated her 18th birthday and shared details about the car she received as a gift from her dad. At Galo’s 18th birthday celebration, which LionhearTV covered, the Beauty Wise CEO remarked that her dad wanted her to learn about driving. “Actually, I don’t know how to drive. So, yeah, tapos I [recently]–I talked to my dad about [driving,] and I talked about how badly I wanted a jeep. So it’s really a– I’m [really] grateful for everything that I received. And even if wala ‘yung mga ‘yun, I think I would always…