Author: RJ Mataro

On October 26, MUPO National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee highlighted why Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee deserves the ‘5th-Crown’ for the Philippines in the coming Miss Universe 2023 pageant.   At the media conference for Dee’s send-off to El Salvador, which LionhearTV covered, Supsup listed Dee’s professionalism and leadership qualities as the Miss Universe Philippines Queen to take home the fifth crown for the country. “That you are [somebody that is] easy to work with, that you are somebody who’s a leader, and that you don’t conform to anybody’s description of what a queen should be. And that’s why I…

On October 31, actor Paulo Avelino revealed he did not accept other projects because of his body transformations for ‘Linlang.’ At the ‘Linlang’ Thanksgiving Media Conference, which LionhearTV covered, Avelino remarked that he sacrificed opportunities and projects because of the body transformation requirements he needed for his role as Victor in the Prime Video series. “Isang sacrifice na kinailangan talagang isakripisyo talaga ‘yung pag tanggap talaga ng ibang proyekto na dahil hindi angkop doon sa look ko. And parang ‘yun nga nagtataka ‘yung ibang tao kung parang nagpabaya daw ako, pero it was all to prepare for Linlang.” He also…

On October 31, actor Arron Villaflor recounted his past relationship with Kapamilya actress Jane De Leon.  During the media event for the Vivamax film ‘Tuhog,’ which LionhearTV covered, Villaflor responded to questions about his past relationship with De Leon, spanning from 2016 to 2017. “Before po, matagal na po ‘yun, 2016, 2016 to 2017. “Hindi po, personal ano po, reason oo.” He then asserted how happy he was with De Leon’s career as a Kapamilya actress. “Happy ako sa kaniya, happy ako para sa kaniya. Hopefully, mag-succeed pa siya sa kaniyang craft dito sa industriya natin.” When asked how he…

On November 3, award-winning actor Allen Dizon revealed about Abot Kamay na Pangarap’s extension until March 2024. At the media event launch for his endorsement of Smart Access Philippines, which LionhearTV covered, Dizon disclosed the extension of the highly successful Kapuso afternoon series. “March na daw. For now, March na. Hindi pa sure.” He also discussed the impact of Abot Na Kamay na Pangarap on his career as an actor. “‘Yung mga fans may mga nagsasabi sa akin na nagagalit sa akin, siyempre, dahil nadiyan na si Analyn, nandiyan na si Linette, so ‘yung lahat ng mga inaapi, inaaway ako.…

On October 21, content creator Erwan Heussaff revealed that he enjoyed Lemon Dou’s Devil Lemon because of its ‘strong’ profile. At the media event for Lemon Dou, which LionhearTV covered, Heussaff said Lemon Dou’s Devil Lemon variant goes well with his food preference.  “I kind of like the Devil (Lemon)–you [kind of] get that whole lemon experience, you know, you get a [really] strong profile, which I really enjoy. A little bit of sweetness there, not as much as the other two variants, [especially] because I like food that’s on the limit of being this too salty. I like food…

On October 25, actors John Arcilla, Albert Martinez, and Matteo Guidicelli discussed their views about winning acting awards versus having a box office hit. At the media conference for ‘Penduko,’ which LionhearTV covered, Martinez noted that having new artists would often focus on gaining awards to establish themselves in showbiz. “Ako rin gusto ko dalawa eh. Pero, any way, ang progression kasi ng career ko, kapag nag-uumpisa ka in your career, best talaga ‘yung to win awards para makilala ka. Para mailagay ka sa certain position, ‘yung trust in you as an actor.”  However, once they gained a footing in…

On October 27, Kapuso actress Katrina Halili highlighted how she conditioned herself for her return to the action genre in ‘Black Rider.’ At the media event for ‘Black Rider,’ which LionhearTV covered, Halili discussed her previous action roles in GMA Network. “Lupin 2007, action naman po ‘yun na sunod-sunod, Lupin, Black Darna, Majika, Atlantika, puro mga action ng four years, pero ang tagal na po, na nastuck ako sa drama, simula ng 2007 na pa-late hanggang ngayon.” She then detailed how she conditioned herself and her body to give justice to her role. Kinundisyon, mga March ko pa po ‘to…

On October 27, Kapuso actress Andrea Torres discussed how she overcomes burnout. At the media conference for the Kapuso Mall Show in Vista Mall Davao, Davao City, for GMA Regional TV, which LionhearTV covered, Torres acknowledged how an emotional role would often leave a feeling of burnout for actors. “Hindi, nakakaramdam naman talaga, I think it’s because binibigay mo ‘yung buong sarili mo doon sa project, you want to do well, talagang kapag gumagawa ka ng soap, kahit na wala kang taping, ‘yung utak mo nandoon sa soap eh. Kung ano pa bang pwede mong madagdag, paano mo pa siya…

On October 10, A1 Member Mark Read highlighted how the ’90s boyband group got to appreciate their music careers. At the media conference for ‘A1 Twenty Five Manila,’ which LionhearTV covered, Read recounted how overwhelmed they were with their music careers when they were younger. “We actually get [the opportunity] to appreciate what we’re doing now [a lot] more than we did back in the day. As we all expressed previously, we didn’t have time. We were [really] growing up in a whirlwind back [in those days,] and every single moment–days, weeks, or months, were scheduled for us. “And we…

On October 25, actor Matteo Guidicelli discussed the pressure of Penduko’s success in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2023.  At the media conference for ‘Penduko,’ which LionhearTV covered, Guidicelli acknowledged the scale of their upcoming movie.  “Sa totoo lang, like what Direk said kanina, many-many factors coming into this no, many factors. Alam po natin ‘yung pangalang Penduko, napakabigat po nito and like what Direk said kanina, people would question, ‘Bakit Direk Paul? Also bakit Matteo?'” He also highlighted the challenge of taking on a full Tagalog role, which led him to prepare for his character with the actress…

On October 10, the Danish pop band Lukas Graham vocalist Lukas Forchhammer highlighted the lively personality of Filipino audiences. At the media event for their upcoming concert ‘Lukas Graham: Asia 2023,’ which LionhearTV covered, Forchhammer noted the difference between Pinoy audiences and Danish concertgoers. “The Filipino audience, the last time I was there, they were really lively and very engaging, and I look forward to experiencing that again.” He then recounted his first impression of the Philippines when their band had a concert in the country in 2019. “I mean, very, very nice people. My first time, well, my only time…

On October 27, Kapuso actress Bea Alonzo considered herself her greatest critic when it comes to her performances. At the media conference for the Kapuso Mall Show in Vista Mall Davao, Davao City, for GMA Regional TV, which LionhearTV covered, Alonzo recounted how she would often assess herself on set when she sees her performance on set. “Hindi ako nanonood ng preview. Nahihiya ako kasi ‘yun nga, most of the time when I see myself, in the monitor or in the TV, may cringe factor sa sarili ko because baka tama ‘yung my greatest critic.  “I always think that I’ve…

On October 13, Kapuso music artist Anton Paras remarked he wanted to collaborate with Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose. At the media event for his new single ‘Can’t Wait,’ which LionhearTV covered, Paras said he had always wanted to work with San Jose, noting how he could compliment her voice. “Gusto ko po talaga makasama sa isang kanta si Miss Julie Anne San Jose, lagi ko po ‘yung sinasabi kahit before pa po noong mga first interviews ko pa lang po, sabi po, ‘Sinong gusto mong maka-collab?’ Lagi ko po sinasabi si Miss Julie Anne San Jose. “Super…

On September 26, artist Keanna Reeves recounted her experience of physical assault from her ex-husband. At the media event for ‘BJJ: Woman on Top,’ which LionhearTV covered, Reeves noted how she related to her character in the Vivamax film, citing her personal account of physical abuse. “Ang sa akin naman, ‘yung binubugbog, oo. Na-experience ko ‘yun sa ex-husband ko kaya lumayas ako doon. Tapos ‘yung pagka-lukaret, pero hindi ‘yung ganong damit ha, ‘yung parang nag-zu-Zumba. ‘Yun lang ‘yung para siyang inosente na hindi naman tatatanga-tanga sa totoong buhay.” She remarked how she started to gain a ‘learning process’ after her…

On October 6, Kapuso artist Shuvee Etrata considered Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray her role model and inspiration. At the media event for her month-long episode for ‘Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Presents: Captain Kitten,’ Etrata remarked how Gray does everything from the heart, which inspired the young Kapuso star. “Personally, si Catriona Gray talaga ‘yung role model ko ever since I was a child. Kaya kasi nakikita ko sa kaniya, she does everything from the heart. So growing up, siya talaga ‘yung naging inspiration ko with who I am now as a person.” She then talked about her experience…

On October 25, director Jason Paul Laxamana recounted the 4-year process behind creating ‘Penduko.’ At the media conference for ‘Penduko,’ which LionhearTV covered, Laxamana detailed the history behind the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry. He noted that he received the project in 2019 but had to put it on hold because of the pandemic. “Brief background lang, kailan ba–2019 noong parang sinalo ko ‘yung project ng Pedro Penduko, pero ang isang condition ko lang kay Boss Vic, gusto ko ako ‘yung mag-sulat. So I was allowed to create my own universe, to create my own characters.  “And first…