Author: RJ Mataro

On November 23, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez recounts how Nathan Studios acquired distribution rights for John Woo’s action film ‘Silent Night.’ At the media event at the Podium Cinema in Pasig, which LionhearTV covered, Sanchez detailed how their studio goes to different festivals to see what film they could acquire. “Basta mayroon lang nag-eemail sa amin, mayroon kaming kino-contact, or di ba, pumupunta kaming Locarno, pumupunta kaming Cannes, pupunta kami ng Austin, Texas, kung saan-saang mga festival. So doon nakakakuha kami ng mga movies tapos ina-approach namin sila.  “Gusto namin itong i-distribute sa Pilipinas. Ganon lang, tapos email-email lang. Namimili kaming…

On November 16, Viva artist Vince Rillon addressed whether he felt a ‘sawa-factor’ in doing his sexy scenes. At the media conference for their four-part series ‘Araro,’ which LionhearTV covered, Rillon explained how his role in the project has a story to tell.  “Hindi ko po naiisip ‘yun kasi po, ginagawa namin– ako ginagawa ko ‘to kasi may kwento po ‘yung Araro, so hindi lang siya basta hubad-hubaran, di ba? Dito pinakita ko kung paano babuyin ‘yung pamilya ko na kaya kong higitan. Times three ‘yung ginawa sa pamilya ko kung bakit ko ginawa ‘yun na iba’t ibang pag-Araro sa…

On November 21, Silent Sanctuary member Raymund ‘Sarkie’ Sarangay detailed how the group came up with the concept of their short film Kahimanawari. At the media event for Kahimanawari, which LionhearTV covered, Sarangay remarked that they began conceptualizing the short film after they completed the songs they wanted for their Spotify Extended playlist. “Nag-start siya noong na-connect na po namin ‘yung mga songs. So parang naisip namin na parang imbis na gumawa kami ng isang traditional na music video, parang why not gawin natin shortfilm or kung ano man pwedeng gawin sa limang kanta na ‘yun.  “Tsaka parang pagkakaalam ko…

On November 9, Kapuso star Anjo Damiles recounted doing his first kissing scene in ‘Stolen Life.’ At the media conference for ‘Stolen Life,’ which LionhearTV covered, Damiles highlighted how ‘wild’ his role is in the Kapuso afternoon series. “[My] Very first kissing scene– I guess, mayroon din ako, I’ve never had one. [This project] is my first, and it’s my first time [to also be] wild, sobrang wild.  “Minsan natatanong ko na lang sa sarili ko, paano nagagawa ni Kuya Gabby ‘yun. Paanong nagagawa ng isang Gabby Concepcion ‘yun? Kasi dalawa lang naman kaming lalaki dito eh. So paano, tinitignan ko…

On October 10, Vivamax stars Angela Morena and Gold Aceron discussed how they set limitations with their sexy scenes in ‘AHASSS.’  At the screening of ‘AHASSS,’ which LionhearTV covered, Morena highlighted how their director, Ato Bautista, ensured that the cast would feel safe when doing their sexy scenes. “Limitations, ah pinag-uusapan namin ‘yan. Actually si Direk na rin po ‘yung nag-initiate na, ano ba ‘yung pwede mong gawin, ganyan, so thankful kami both na supportive po si Direk and the MavX productions. We felt safe, we felt na wala kaming dapat ipagaalala.” She also noted her collaboration with Aceron when…

On November 3, Ninuno Media’s Director Jason Paul Laxamana emotionally discussed the milestones of the Pinoy Pop group ALAMAT.  At the media conference for ALAMAT’s ‘Dagundong,’ which LionhearTV covered, Laxamana became emotional while being proud of what the PPop group achieved. “Naalala ninyo boys, ‘yung very first training ninyo, ‘yung first training ninyo na naka-face shield pa kayo, naka-face mask, di ba pinapikit ko kayo ng mata. Sabi ko, ‘sabay-sabay tayong mag-envision, nasa stage tayo lahat, kumakanta, sumasayaw, habang nagche-cheer ‘yung mga Filipino sa paligid.’ Tapos 2023, ‘yun nagagawa ninyo na ‘yun.  “I’m proud lang na kung ano ‘yung minanifest…

On September 19, Kapuso artist Yasser Marta reacted to the bashing he got after joining ‘Eat Bulaga.’ At the media event for Regal Studio Presents’ 2nd anniversary, which LionHearTV covered, Marta remarked that he didn’t mind the bashing since he wanted to focus on his job as a host. “Mayroon pa rin naman, pero sa akin, hindi na rin ako nagpapa-apekto sa mga ganyang ano eh, klase ng pamba-bash. Sa akin, trabaho lang, tuloy-tuloy and nakikita naman nila na maganda ‘yung feedback eh, masaya na po ako.” He then discussed what it was like moving into his hosting stint on…

On November 21, award-winning actress Dolly De Leon expressed excitement to meet Nicole Kidman in their upcoming series. At the media event by her new management team, CreaZion Studios, which LionhearTV covered, De Leon revealed that they would start production for the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers in January 2024. “Hindi pa, hindi pa kami nagkikita, mag-start pa lang kaming mag-shoot sa January. Lilipad ako sa January, bale second week of January, doon ko pa lang siya mame-meet. “Balita ko method actor daw siya, so hindi ko lang sure masyado kung maka-bond kami, kasi kapag method actor, medyo laging…

On November 15, actress Claudine Barretto discussed why ‘Lovers/Liars’ is the perfect comeback project for her. During an exclusive interview at the ‘Lovers/Liars’ media event at the Luxent Hotel, which LionhearTV covered, Barretto remarked that she wanted to portray a role that would reflect her journey in life. “Ang dami na po ng dumaan na mga scripts at tsaka mga offers sa akin. Pero noong sinabi sa akin ‘yung plot, ine-explain sa akin ni Miss Noreen, at ni ALV ‘yung manager ko, parang naisip ko, iba naman siya sa lahat ng teleserye na ginagawa ko. Kasi, ever since talaga ang…

On November 16, Viva artists Vince Rillon and Matthew Francisco discussed what they learned from seasoned actor Ronnie Lazaro.  At the media conference for their four-part series ‘Araro,’ which LionhearTV covered, Rillon and Francisco answered whether they saw any of Lazaro’s previous projects, especially those with frontal nudity. Rillon responded, “Ako po wala po akong nakitang frontal ni Tito Ronnie, pero alam ko magaling siyang actor. Pero, wala po akong nakita sa kaniyang frontal movie.” Francisco acknowledged the significance of working and learning with the seasoned actor. “Ako first time working with Tito Ronnie, and noong nalaman ko ‘yun, na-excite and…

On November 7, Viva artist Denise Esteban recounted getting stopped by immigration officers before leaving for Japan for their Vivamax movie ‘Japino.’  At the media conference for ‘Japino,’ which LionhearTV covered, Esteban first highlighted her excitement for her first out-of-the-country trip. “Ako po, sa akin naman po, first time ko rin po makalabas din ng bansa, so sobrang excited po akong makapunta, lalo na’t Japan ‘yun di ba? Sobrang nag-enjoy naman po kami doon, naglaro-laro din po kami sa snow.” However, immigration officers stopped and questioned her for 30 minutes. “First time ko po, mahirap na ano– lalo na’t may…

On November 9, actress Louise De Los Reyes tried to emulate Box Office Horror Queen Kris Aquino’s iconic scream from ‘Feng Shui’ with the upcoming movie ‘Marita.’ At the media conference for ‘Marita,’ which LionhearTV covered, De Los Reyes cited her preparations for her role, including her goal of making an iconic scream similar to Aquino’s portrayal in ‘Feng Shui.’ “Siyempre kapag artista, mayroon kayong mga spirit animal na tinatawag kapag gumagawa kayo ng project, I think dito, tinawag ko ‘yung tili ni Kris Aquino sa unang Feng Shui na movie. ‘Yun talaga ‘yung parang sabi ko, kung mayroon mang…

On November 8, comedienne Eugene Domingo discussed whether it’s more difficult to do comedy in this generation. At the media conference for the reboot of ‘Takeshi’s Castle,’ which LionhearTV covered, Domingo remarked that it was never hard to make people laugh, especially when a comedian has the perfect timing. “Iba’t ibang target market di ba? Pero it’s never hard if you are authentic, if you are authentic, it’s never hard to make people laugh. Siguro sa pinaka malungkot na sitwasyon, let’s say sa lamay o ano, basta na-trigger mo na nandoon na ‘yung perfect timing mo, mapapatawa mo kahit anong…

On September 19, Kapuso artist Shayne Sava recalled experiencing betrayals with her career in showbiz. At the Regal Studio Presents’ 2nd anniversary, which LionHearTV covered, Sava alluded to encounters with people who betrayed her in her personal life and career. “Meron po, kasi feeling ko hindi lang naman po sa buhay relationship na nararanasanan ‘yun betrayal, ‘yung panloloko, sa mga friends din, so sa lahat ng mga bagay po naranasan ko na po siya. Even sa career, and everything, and ‘yun po ang masasabi ko po masakit po siya and sobrang ano po, sobrang nakaka-doubt. And ayun pa. “Meron, hindi…

On November 10, Kapamilya star Melai Cantiveros highlighted her husband, Jason Francisco’s, appearance in her movie ‘Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul.’ At the media event for ‘Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul,’ which LionhearTV covered, Cantiveros first responded to questions about her leading man in her starring film.  She answered, “Abangan ninyo ‘yan kasi abangan niyo din ‘yung reaction ni Jason, kung mag-request tayo ng Korean leading man. He is part of the movie, and busy lang siya ngayon.” She then talked about what it was like working with the Korean actors included in the movie. “‘Yung makasama ‘yung mga Korean stars,…

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. …