Author: RJ Mataro

On November 3, comedian Petite recounted how the Kapamilya host Vice ganda helped get through a breakup. At the media conference for ‘Broken Hearts Trip,’ which LionhearTV covered, Petite noted Vice Ganda’s advice about getting over a heartbreaking breakup. “Noong nawasak ‘yung puso ko, kasi ako ‘yung klase ng tao na buong-buo pero wasak na wasak, so ang una kong tinakbuhan, walang halong joke ‘to, si Meme Vice. Iyak ako ng iyak sa kaniya. Sabi niya sa akin, namnamin mo lang ‘yan, okay lang ‘yan, ‘wag mong madaliin, kasi matututo ka diyan.” She also joked that she would usually eat…

On November 27, LOST MARY Vape’s General Manager (Asia Pacific Region), Lao Zheng, highlighted the brand’s aim to localize their products for Pinoy consumers. During the launch of LOST MARY Vape at The Fun Roof Poblacion, which LionhearTV attended, Zheng emphasized the importance of the Philippine market for their brand alongside the UK, US, and Malaysia. “For the Philippine market–we think the Philippine Market is one of our most important regions for us to keep this. In the last few years, we [already] been the biggest, like in the UK market, US market, Russia, but today, we are trying to develop…

On November 23, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez hinted at more movies acquired by Nathan Studios. At the media event at the Podium Cinema in Pasig, which LionhearTV covered, Sanchez revealed that their production company had acquired six movie titles with varying genres. “Second to, actually lahat ng nabili naming movies, anim. Yes, next year mayroon mga palabas pa. At hindi lang ‘yung drama, hindi lang ‘yung art film, hindi lang action, mayroon din kaming comedy, iba-iba. Ano bang susunod, marami, mayroon kaming animation, mayroon kaming mga ganon. So iba-iba, hindi kami nag-stick sa drama lang.” Aside from acquiring distribution rights for…

On November 23, the QCinema recognized the films that won in the various categories of the film festival. At the QCinema Awards Night 2023, which LionhearTV covered, the QC Film Development Commission and QC Film Foundation awarded the films that succeeded in their respective categories during the film festival. Among the winners are:  Asian Next Wave Category  Best Artistic Achievement Dinh Duy Hung, Cinematography – Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell Best Lead Performance Kang Ren Wu- Abang Adik Best Screenplay Jopy Arnaldo- Gitling Best Director Amanda Nell Eu- Tiger Stripes NETPAC Jury Prize Mimang Best Picture Tiger Stripes QCSEA Shorts Best Picture…

On November 19, Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid praised Herlene Budol’s acting in Black Rider. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Madrid highlighted Budol’s talent in portraying emotional scenes.  “At ang galing nila, like kahapon si Miss Herlene Budol, nasa Black Rider na din, mayroon kaming ginagawang eksena. Tapos during scene, as in napabilib niya talaga ako sa acting skills niya. Parang umiiyak siya and then nilapitan ko siya, tapos kino-comfort ko na okay lang, ganyan-ganyan, tapos pagtingin niya sa akin, kita mo talaga na malungkot talaga siya…

On November 18, Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo recounted how his Love Before Sunrise co-star Bea Alonzo would often remind him of their early days in showbiz. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Trillo narrated how he and Alonzo began their career in showbiz, citing how he observed his co-star evolve throughout the years. “Siya nga nagpapaalala sa akin noong mga times na noon pa. Kasi noon talaga, noong nagsisimula, sobrang simple lang niya dati, naalala ko, sinasabay ko pa sila, mayroon akong kotse noon na nagwoworkshop kami…

On November 21, award-winning actress Dolly De Leon cited the struggle of Philippine Films breaking into the Academy Awards. At the media event by her new management team, CreaZion Studios, which LionhearTV covered, De Leon clarified the Philippines’ capability of putting out good films worthy of praise. “Ang unang-una kasi problema sa Pilipinas ‘yung funding, kasi to be nominated sa Oscars doesn’t just mean that you have to put out good work– we are capable of [putting out] good work. Iti Mapukpukaw is testament to that. But the challenge is the funding–you need a lot of money for people to…

On November 15, singer Rey Valera remarked that he feels flattered by young people still listening to his songs. During the media event for their upcoming music concert ‘XXceptional: The Hitmakers 20th Anniversary,’ which LionhearTV covered, Valera appreciated how young generations still know of his songs.  “Pero I think, parang ano ‘yun, nafla-flatter ako, na parang kahit na bata alam nila ‘yung kanta. Minsan nga nasa Tiktok, ginagawang katawa-tawa.” He also cited his views about younger singers making covers of his songs. “Mayroong kantang nangyaring ganon na ang ginawa noong nag-cover ay iniba ‘yung phrasing at iniba ‘yung areglo. Ngayon,…

On November 19, Kapuso stars Gabby Concepcion and Beauty Gonzalez highlighted the ratings success of their GMA Afternoon Prime series, ‘Stolen Life.’  At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Concepcion remarked that their recent 9.5 ratings in the afternoon slot was a considerable success for the new Kapuso teleserye. “Yes, it’s out already– our last rating was 9.5– and that’s a good rating for an afternoon show.” Gonzalez thanked their supporters, “Sobrang salamat po talaga, as in super, super.” The Kapuso stars also discussed what made their afternoon series…

On November 15, Kapamilya star Michelle Vito revealed that she started her showbiz career with GMA Network. During an exclusive interview at the ‘Lovers/Liars’ media event at the Luxent Hotel, which LionhearTV covered, Vito recounted how she began in Kapuso productions such as Tween Hearts. “But of course, I’m very, very thankful kasi, actually, hindi ko po alam if alam ninyo po na before nag-start ako with GMA Network. Nag mga–Tween Hearts ako nag-guest ako, Nita Negrita. “Pa-support-support lang po talaga ‘yun, kasi nag-school po ako dati and hindi pa po ako super focus sa showbiz po talaga noon. But…

On November 8, social media star Sassa Gurl reacted to getting called the future of comedy. At the media conference for the reboot of ‘Takeshi’s Castle,’ which LionhearTV covered, Sassa Gurl’s co-hosts Eugene Domingo and Smokey Manaloto cited how good and gifted the social media star was. Manaloto highlighted Sassa’s talent for comedy. “To give credit din kay Sassa Gurl, magaling siya, magaling na magaling talaga siya. ‘Yung eksena namin– ang more of na kinaka-worry ng director is, ‘Alalayan ninyo si Sassa.’  “Tapos noong umalagwa na, as in kapantay na. Ang daling bitawan ng feed, ang daling mag-feed kay Sassa…

On November 9, new Vivamax artist Sahara Bernales discussed what it was like showing off her skin for the first time in her role for ‘Salakab.’  At the media conference for ‘Salakab,’ which LionhearTV covered, Bernales said she expected her sexy scenes in the upcoming Vivamax movie. “Ako po, siyempre expected na po ‘yung ano ‘yung role ko na, actually, ‘yung sa maghuhubad talaga ako kasi ang ano lang kay Kuya Benz, kay Kuya Arthur ay aakitin lang kita, tapos suddenly naging partner ko na si Didong. Sobrang bilis ng pag-iisip ni Direk, agad niyang–on the spot the talaga na…

On November 21, award-winning actress Dolly De Leon recalled best practices she observed from Hollywood productions that she hoped would get implemented in the Philippines.  At the media event by her new management team, CreaZion Studios, which LionhearTV covered, De Leon emphasized the well-prepared pre-production process of international projects. “First of all, ‘yung pre-prod aspect. ‘Yung pre-prod aspect ‘yung talagang clear ang communication between hair and make up, wardrobe, Doon kasi ang ginagawa nila, ine-email na nila ‘yung actors agad and tinatanong nila kami, anong look ang gusto mo for your character.  “Dito kasi hindi ‘yun nangyayari eh. Siguro mangyayari…

On November 9, actress Rhen Escaño recounted her paranormal experience while filming ‘Marita.’  At the media conference for ‘Marita,’ which LionhearTV covered, Escaño narrated how she saw a woman in white passed by their crew while they were recording the promotional video for ‘Marita.’ “Mayroong one time, nagsho-shoot kami for promo, nasa loob kami ng theater, doon kami mismo nagsho-shoot, and empty as in lights off, nasa taas kami na part, walang ilaw sa baba tapos walang ring ilaw sa taas, tapos phone lang ang gamit namin, and then parang ‘yung ilaw nanggagaling sa mga open na pinto, and then–…

On November 18, actor Matteo Guidicelli addressed the possibility of Sarah Geronimo working on GMA Network projects. At the media event for the Kapuso Mall Shows in Cebu for the Lapu-Lapu City Festival, which LionhearTV covered, Guidicelli remarked that his wife’s appearance in Kapuso projects would still depend on their bosses. “Hopefully, hopefully, it depends on the bosses.” He also highlighted the current trend in the entertainment industry, wherein artists from different management arms could work in various networks, virtually eliminating the ‘network wars.’ “No, but one thing that makes it very, very [nice] in this “network wars” are [kind…

On November 15, actress Claudine Barretto considered her past relationship one of the ‘greatest lies’ she encountered. During an exclusive interview at the ‘Lovers/Liars’ media event at the Luxent Hotel, which LionhearTV covered, Barretto cited how her past relationship had betrayals and lies. “Siguro ‘yung last love ko, ‘yun na ‘yun. ‘Yun na siguro ‘yung pinaka– ‘yung may betrayal, may lies, may love. I think kapag ang isang relasyon nasira talaga, when love breaks, when you’re broken, it’s always because of betrayal, it’s always because of love, and it’s always because of the lies.” Barretto and Santiago tied the knot…