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.

On January 26, actor-vice governor Ejay Falcon clarified that he is not under contract with Star Magic. At the media conference Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two, which LionhearTV covered, Falcon highlighted that Star Magic, while not under contract with the talent management arm, was understanding when he asked permission to take on the Kapuso project. “Actually, technically, parang hindi ko na–wala po akong contract sa Star Magic. Technically, wala po akong contract sa kanila. Pero kasi, more on ano po kasi ‘yun eh, ‘yung mga tao rin po sa ABS-CBN at sa Star Magic, ay talagang Kapamilya…

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On February 2, Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil recounted how he and Liza Soberano agreed to promote each other’s film. At the media conference for I’m Not Big Bird, which LionhearTV covered, Gil explained that Soberano’s comment on the trailer of his upcoming film happened because they agreed to support each other’s projects. “Hindi, siyempre, nagkausap kami kasi, I mean gumawa din ako ng promo for her movie Lisa Frankenstein, which I hope guys sana mapanood ninyo din ‘yung Lisa Frankenstein.  “So ako rin naman, sabi ko, tulungan mo ko, kahit isang ano lang statement doon sa trailer. So ‘yun.” He then detailed…

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On February 4, Kapamilya star Francine Diaz clarified that the Kapamilya on-screen pairing FranSeth is still a loveteam. At the Watsons Health Expo, which LionhearTV attended, Diaz attested that her on-screen pairing with fellow Kapamilya star Seth Fedelin is still active, citing that they wanted to explore their solo careers. “May FranSeth pa rin naman po. Siyempre, kami naman po, we also want to explore din ng solo kami. “Pero, it doesn’t mean naman na wala na ‘yung love team. Siyempre, iba pa rin naman po ‘yung nakakapag-explore kami at alam namin kung hanggang saan ‘yung kakayanin namin.” He then…

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On January 19, Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado revealed her upcoming album with Star Music. At the GMA Regional TV media event for Sinulog 2024, which LionhearTV covered, Mercado, a Kapuso artist, remarked that she would have an album for 2024 under the Kapamilya music label. “Ngayong taon po, gagawa akong album under Star Music, so nakapag-record na po kami. At ngayong taon din po ‘yung release, so abangan ninyo po.” She then detailed how Star Music head Jonathan Manalo approached with an offer to make an album. “‘Yung offer po ay galing po kay Mr. Jonathan Manalo. So excited kami…

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On January 26, Miss Universe Philippines 2022, Celeste Cortesi expressed gratitude for her first acting project with GMA Network via Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two. At the media conference Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two, which LionhearTV covered, Cortesi highlighted how different her first acting project was from her pageantry and modeling experiences. “Well, this is my first role in GMA, so when they told me about this, I was [just really] happy and grateful. And. of course, thank you to GMA and Senator Bong for the opportunity. It’s something very different from what…

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On February 1, Magic Men Australia member Jeff Cornelius recounted getting indecent proposals after their performances.  At the media event for Magic Men Australia, which LionhearTV attended, Cornelius detailed how some of the audience would ask him to ‘go back’ to their place after performing on stage. “I’ve got quite a few. It could be just after the show. We do a bit of meet and greet and often, just chatting the girls up after the show. And often during that time, you know, not every show, but quite frequently, some girls would ask if I would like to go back to…

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On January 26, actor-vice governor Ejay Falcon addressed whether he’s open to being an exclusive GMA Network artist. At the media conference Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two, which LionhearTV covered, Falcon remarked that it would depend on the negotiations whether GMA Network would offer him an exclusive contract. “Ay ibang usapan po ‘yun. Alam mo mangyayari lang po ‘yan kung, mangyayari lang po ‘yan kung nandiyan na, so wala pa naman pong ganon. Ako naman po kasi, open naman po ako. Nasa magandang pag-uusap lang po ‘yan.” He maintained how the people from Star Magic and ABS-CBN…

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On February 1, actress Bea Alonzo highlighted her role in the Royal Blood-Widows’ Web spin-off series, Widows’ War. At the media event for the launch of Reno11 Series 5G, which LionhearTV covered, Alonzo hoped that people would love their upcoming series, similar to how Kapuso viewers appreciated Royal Blood and Widows’ Web. “This will be a spin-off of the well-loved series Royal Blood and Widows’ Web. So, sobrang nakaka-pressure kasi sobrang minahal talaga siya ng manonood. So hopefully this one din.” She then detailed the cast and director, including Carla Abellana and Manila International Film Festival 2024 Best Director Zig Dulay. “It’s going…

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On January 25, new Viva artist Cariz Manzano revealed how her YouTube and TikTok followers urged her to join Vivamax. At the media conference for Katas, which LionhearTV covered, Manzano recounted how she began as a social media influencer and later joined the streaming platform. “Nag-start po ako sa YouTube po, nagvo-vlog po ako. And then also, nagti-Tiktok din po ako. So, nag-viral po ‘yung mga Tiktok videos ko Facebook, nagka-million views po. And then, ‘yung mga followers ko demanding, gusto ako mag-Vivamax. Kaya ayun nag-join po ako, triny ko.” It surprised her when she found out that she would immediately get…

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On January 19, Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado recounted the challenge while taping the time loop scenes for Love. Die. Repeat. At the GMA Regional TV media event for Sinulog 2024, which LionhearTV covered, Mercado cited how the production had to pay attention to the continuity of their scenes, especially after they had to halt taping for two years. “Naka-time loop siya so paulit-ulit. Mahirap siya kasi– ito backstory lang, para lang mabigyan lang kayo ng idea, ‘yung mga shinoot namin ng 2021, nasa time loop na ‘yun, kasama ‘yun sa mga time loop na eksena.  “So, pinasa nila sa ibang production…

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On January 30, director Angelo Carpio highlighted the action scenes they have planned for their upcoming movie ‘Kampilan, The Untold Story of Kalip Pulaka’. At the movie launch of ‘Kampilan, The Untold Story of Kalip Pulaka’, which LionhearTV covered, Carpio noted how their action sequences planned for the upcoming Sultanate Films International movie got inspiration from the Turkish historical fiction series Ertuğrul. “Kung alam ninyo ‘yung phenomenal hit ngayon na Ertugrul, it’s a Turkish series na the founder of the Ottoman empire, nagkaroon sila ng series ngayon na tungkol sa Turkish man. At na-inspire kami na gumawa ng ganong palabas.” He…

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On January 25, Scrubb member Ball highlighted the warm welcome from Filipino fans and their recent collaboration with the Pinoy band Ben&Ben. At the media event for Scrubb Live in Manila, which LionhearTV covered, Ball appreciated the warm reception from Filipino fans, especially during their collaboration with Ben&Ben and working on the soundtrack of the 2gether: The Series.  Scrubb and Ben&Ben teamed up for a jam performing the Thai duo’s hit song, “ทุกอย่าง (Everything)” in 2020. He also revealed how excited the Filipino fans are with the concert, with some even reaching out to them personally on social media, asking about the details of their upcoming…

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On January 26, Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr revealed that GMA Network heads stated that Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two surpassed its first season. At the media conference Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season Two, which LionhearTV covered, Revilla Jr acknowledged the challenge of surpassing their first season, with him confirming that the heads of GMA Network declared that their second season was able to exceed the first season. “‘Yun ang pinaka mabigat na challenge for us, to surpass the first one. And I think, at sinabi ng mga bosses natin sa GMA na…

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On January 25, new Viva artist Mara Jalipa recounted her showbiz journey from FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, Love Before Sunrise, and on Vivamax.  At the media conference for Katas, which LionhearTV covered, Jalipa remarked that she had always wanted to become an actress, citing her previous projects as a talent.  “Mahilig po talaga ako umarte since bata ako. And nag-start ako as talent sa Batang Quiapo. Kinuha ko po siya as Mamasang. Ang sumunod po doon ay ‘yung sa Love Before Sunrise as background na nakabungguan si Bea Alonzo. Then pangatlo po, nakuha po ako sa TV5 as main cast sa Gen Numero, action-serye.”…

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On January 30, the National Commission for Muslim Filipinos – Bureau of Peace and Conflict Resolution Director Cosanie Derogongan discussed the credibility of their research for the Sultanate Films International film ‘Kampilan, The Untold Story of Kalip Pulaka’. At the movie launch of ‘Kampilan, The Untold Story of Kalip Pulaka’, which LionhearTV covered, Derogongan remarked how they based the film on the laws and stories passed down through Darangen of the Maranao culture. “These laws were unwritten, hindi po nakasulat, kakaiba po ito. Kaya pati ‘yung mga bagong henerasyon, hindi po nila alam itong batas na umiiral noon. This is unwritten…

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On February 1, actress Bea Alonzo revealed that she and her beau, Dominic Roque, have no Valentine’s Day plan yet.  At the media event for the launch of Reno11 Series 5G, which LionhearTV covered, Alonzo remarked that men should be the ones to plan for Valentine’s Day. “Wala, wala pang plano. Parang dapat lalaki ata ‘yung mag-plano.” She then clarified how she and Roque give equal effort into their relationship. “I think ‘yung relationship is always a two-way street. Hindi lang pwedeng lalaki. We are always pushing for equality. So, equality means ‘yung effort equal. So, sa relasyon naman namin, wala…

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