Author: RJ Mataro
RJ Mataro is a writer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. He has worked for Marikina City's Public information office, coordinating with media personnel and writing press releases for events and local projects. He was also a writer in Marikina City's local newspaper "Tinig" during his collegiate years. He is a recipient of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina's Journalism Excellence Award in 2012. He then ventured into the Business Processing and Outsourcing Industry and gained experience in cultural sensitivity and diversity.
At the media conference for SSSSHHH! on March 13, Viva artist Jeffrey Hidalgo recalled his first time wearing plaster for his sexy scenes. Hidalgo emphasized how he leveled up on his daring scenes. “Let’s just say first time ko gumamit ng plaster, pero di ko alam kung anong lalabas sa edit.” He then talked about his role in the series for the episode Party N’ Play. “I play po si Bernie sa episode namin na Party N’ Play, I am the host of the party, at ako rin ‘yung namimigay ng mga bagay kaya nagkakaroon ng Party N’ Play.” He also…
At the media conference for his latest ‘GMA Music’ single Idolo, on February 23, musician JC Regino voiced he wanted to collaborate with Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose. Regino praised the Kapuso singer-performer-actress for her talent while declaring his hope of having a duet with San Jose. “Ang gusto ko po talagang maka-collab sa GMA Music po ay si Julie Anne San Jose po. Gusto ko po siya ma-duet kasi dati ko na po siya nakikita at magaling po siya kumanta at maganda po siya at magaling rin pong umarte.” As for other opportunities, he expressed his interest…
On March 9, Kapuso actress Beauty Gonzalez voiced her thoughts on why people don’t have issues working with her. At the media conference for her upcoming Magpakailanman episode, Takas sa Impiyerno, she highlighted how she comes to the set prepared while maintaining her professionalism. “I can’t talk for myself, but maybe you can ask the people I work around. But, you know, I’m just being honest with myself– I go to my work prepared–[and ]I try to be professional as I can. There are days na hindi rin naman ako perfect, but I try [not] to bring my problems sa…
On March 13, adult content creator Salome Salvi revealed her one remaining sexual bucket list. At the media conference for SSSSHHH! Salvi said she still hasn’t experienced having two men, citing how protective her male sexual partners of their heterosexuality. “Sa totoo lang ha, threesome na may dalawang lalaki. Kasi I think a lot of men are very– like ayaw ko talaga sanang mag-generalize, pero in my experience, a lot of the men that I encounter are really– are really protective and sensitive about their sexuality. Ayaw nilang makaramdam ng anything where their sexuality–where their heterosexuality feels threatened.” However, she…
Kapuso star Ysabel Ortega disclosed on March 7 her parents’ reaction to Miguel Tanfelix’s revelations about his intentions as a suitor. At the media conference for Beautéderm’s five-year partnership with Sparkle, Ortega said her parents were happy about Tanfelix’s revelation during his interview in ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.’ She revealed, “Actually po, si Mama, sobrang natuwa po siya sa interview kasi siyempre di ba? Who wouldn’t want that for their daughter, a guy who’s patient, a guy who’s willing to wait, a guy who’s willing to respect your parents as well, so natuwa naman po ‘yung Mom ko.” She…
On February 23, musician JC Regino talked about the caps left by his late father, April Boy Regino. At the media conference for his latest ‘GMA Music’ single Idolo, Regino noted that he still gives out caps at every performance, similar to his father. “Opo kapag, nagsho-show po ako, siyempre lalo na ‘yung mga natirang mga sumbrero ni Daddy, pinapaagaw ko po ‘yan. Siyempre trademark po ‘yan, pinapa-agaw ko ‘yung sumbrero, kasi ‘yun po ‘yung naging trademark ni Daddy.” He also highlighted the collection of caps their family inherited from his father. “‘Yung sa sombrero po, ay opo, napakadami pong…
On March 1, Kapamilya singer Jason Dy recalled his eight years in music after winning The Voice Philippines Season 2. At the media conference for his first Star Music song Ulit-Ulit, Dy said he feels grateful and happy with his eight-year journey after winning the Kapamilya reality singing competition. “It’s been eight years since winning The Voice pero parang kailan lang, parang kahapon lang, everytime na naririnig ko– kasi di ba, kababalik lang ng The Voice Kids ngayon, ‘pag pinapanood ko siya, kapag naririnig ko ‘yung intro, kinakabahan pa rin ako. Feeling ko magko-compete pa rin ako. Feeling ko blinds…
Last March 7, Kapuso star Ruru Madrid disclosed details about the dream house he is building for his family. However, it led to questions about whether he had plans to construct one for his girlfriend, Bianca Umali. At the media conference for Beautéderm’s five-year partnership with Sparkle, Madrid talked about his motivation for building a dream house for his family. Madrid revealed, “Siguro parang simula noong nakikita ko na po na kumikita na ko, siyempre hindi naman po kami galing sa mayaman na pamilya, ayaw ko ng hayaan na bumalik kami sa buhay kung saan nahihirapan ‘yung pamilya ko. Kaya sinabi…
On February 22, singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis revealed the secret to her 25-year longevity in the music industry. At the media conference for her 25th-anniversary concert and Tower Sessions Live album release, Almalbis attributed her success to those she worked with throughout her music career. “Honestly, I really couldn’t have done it without [an amazing] team with me, like the musicians that I [get to] play with, and write music with, and produce music with, parang they also keep me growing as an artist. “So parang hindi pare-pareho, but I’m always thankful for learning from them. And also ‘yung team, you…
Kapuso actress Beauty Gonzalez said on March 9, that she’s blessed and thankful for the continuous flow of projects under the GMA Network. At the media conference for her upcoming Magpakailanman episode, Takas sa Impiyerno, Gonzalez listed the number of projects after transferring to the Kapuso network. “Of course, I mean very blessed and thankful sa GMA na tuloy-tuloy po ‘yung mga proyekto na binibigay po sa akin. At sobrang ang gaganda ng mga proyekto, iba-iba talagang klase, from Loving Miss Bridgette na may kasamang bagets to nakatrabaho ko the king of GMA, Dingdong, as Alternate, and to Unfaithful Wife…
At the media conference for AraBella on February 25, Kapuso artist Abdul Raman recounted his journey with Shayne Sava as a Kapuso Love Team. Raman listed the projects he and Sava have worked on together. “Yes of course po, kasi siyempre it’s our third–oo third project na po together, siyempre nandoon po ‘yung journey namin since Legal Wives, ‘yung unang parang nagkaka–‘yung parang first instance namin na nagkakilala talaga kami. “Sa Raising Mama, ‘yung locked in na ‘yun, we got to know each other even more, we got more challenges, more scenes together, tapos dito naman po sa AraBella, ‘yung…
Ruru Madrid points out how ‘Eat Bulaga’ won’t work without the trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon!
On March 7, Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid pointed out how Eat Bulaga wouldn’t work as a noontime show without Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. At the media conference for Beautéderm’s five-year partnership with Sparkle, Madrid cited the rumors he heard regarding the issues faced by Eat Bulaga. “May mga naririnig lang po ako na mga balita, pero siyempre for me na kahit papaano, kahit saglit, naging part po ako ng Eat Bulaga, kung ano naman po ‘yung pinagdadaanan nila ngayon, I’m really hoping po na malampasan po ito dahil hindi naman po ito para kung kanino man,…
On February 23, JC Regino, son of April Boy Regino, detailed why he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. At the media conference for his latest ‘GMA Music’ single ‘Idolo,’ Regino said he has always been passionate about music like his father. He narrated, “Bata pa lang po ako, mahilig na po talaga ako sa music, mga elementary ganon po, tapos noong nakikita ko po si Daddy na nakakapag saya ng tao, sumusulat ng awitin, lalo po ‘yung nag-grow ‘yung passion ko sa Music.” So when he reached the age of 14, he learned how to compose songs; a…
Rica Peralejo highlights the value of practical furniture in promoting mental health for mothers!
On January 17, actress Rica Peralejo highlighted the value of practical furniture in promoting mental health for mothers. At the media conference for Uratex Monoblock’s Bawal ang Marupok campaign, Peralejo noted how it was unavoidable for children to play or have accidents when playing with furniture. “Ayaw namin na no lang kami ng no, nakakatulong din sa mental health ng isang nanay na hindi mo kailangan ma-frustrate sa masisira ng anak mo. Because they will, they will break things, they will write on things and so if you have– ako naman learning ko ‘yun no, ang ganda-ganda ng mga gamit…
On February 22, singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis highlighted the value of supporting each other as Filipino musicians. At the media conference for her 25th-anniversary concert and Tower Sessions Live album release, Almalbis noted that supporting fellow music artists would help lift the entire Philippine music industry. “One last thing, maybe you can [make an effort] to encourage other musicians. Especially dito sa atin sa Philippines, I always [really] say na when the tide rises, it lifts all the boats. So for me–I’m so grateful for the friends, ‘yung even in the industry, they really [go out of their way to] support…
On March 9, Kapuso actress Beauty Gonzalez expressed happiness over finally landing a role in the award-winning GMA Network anthology series, Magpakailanman. At the media conference for her upcoming Magpakailanman episode, Takas sa Impiyerno, Gonzalez cited how much she wanted to work in the Kapuso anthology series. “I’m so happy, kasi–finally, it’s happening. Matagal ko ng hinintay na mag-guest ako sa Magpakailanman. But hindi lang nagkaka-timing because I was working [also] on different projects with GMA. And at the same time, I was looking for the perfect story. So, finally, nag-align ‘yung mga stars, so now it’s happening.” She then…