Author: RJ Mataro

On March 28, ABS-CBN music creative director Jonathan Manalo highlighted how inspiring it was to produce music for Jamie Rivera.  At the media launch of Inspire Music and Rivera’s single, 3 in 1, which LionhearTV covered, Manalo emphasized the Inspirational Diva’s contribution to the music industry. “I think inspiring should be the word because working with Miss Jamie Rivera, an icon, a pillar of the industry already, is sobrang inspiring from my end. Kasi siyempre, nagsimula naman si Miss Jamie–bata pa lang ako, wala pa ako sa music industry, Jamie Rivera na siya. Ang dami na niya talagang na-contribute sa…

On April 11, Viva artist Kiko Estrada revealed that he wants to work with Gary Estrada on future projects. At the media conference for her upcoming film Sapul, which LionhearTV covered, Estrada listed the actors he wanted and got to work with throughout his career. “I always had a dream to work with George Estregan Sr, but I can’t get that, and I always had a dream to work with Paquito Diaz. I think that too. I got Joko Diaz–I got Cheska Diaz.” He then noted that he wanted to work with Gary Estrada. “I’m gunning for Gary Estrada next. Let’s go–I…

On April 12, Kapamilya star Anji Salvacion revealed how she handles bashers. At the media conference for Paraiso, which LionhearTV covered, Salvacion said she focuses on improving herself rather than pleasing others. “I mean, I cannot please everyone. And, I’m not meant–I’m not born to please everyone, but all I can do is that to improve with myself, improve my skills, and what matters the most is I love what I’m doing. So yeah, it doesn’t really matter to me. They can bash me all they want.” She then highlighted how Paraiso helped her launch a new image as a music artist.…

On April 12, Kapamilya star Anji Salvacion highlighted her new image through the launch of her latest single under Tarsier Records, Paraiso. At the media conference for Paraiso, which LionhearTV covered, Salvacion noted that her latest single intended to pave the way for her new daring, jaunty, and immaculate image. “So this track will pave the way for a new Anji. So daring, new, jaunty, and immaculate. So kasi, I like to explore and experimenting with a different sound. And I believe that Paraiso is the perfect song to introduce the new me.” She then highlighted how her music matures with her as…

On April 11, Viva artist Christine Bermas discussed her career shift from doing sexy films to more dramatic-driven projects. At the media conference for her upcoming film Sapul, which LionhearTV covered, Bermas expressed gratitude for her gradually decreasing sexy roles after Scorpio Nights 3.  “Actually yeah, after I did Scorpio Nights, after niyan di ba, I did Relyebo, and then Nightbird so parang si Viva, parang binibigay na nila sa akin ‘yung direction na parang nagle-less ‘yung sexy scenes. So parang trina-try out nila ako sa action, sa drama, ganon. Which is thankful naman ako for that.” She also noted that the…

Former ‘Hashtags’ member Ryle Santiago talked about taking on mature roles now that he is with Viva Artists Agency. As he told LionhearTV during the media conference for signing his contract with Viva Artists Agency last March 31, Santiago is open to taking on mature roles if they serve the story. Santiago said, “Definitely, we’re prepared for more mature roles, nandito naman po ang parents ko to sign me off from that. But [as long as] it makes sense, and [it] serves the story, may puso po yung kwento, why not? Wag lang po masyadong– yes.” He clarified that he…

On March 30, Kapuso star Jillian Ward dedicated her role in ‘Abot Kamay na Pangarap’ to her dearly departed grandmother. At a media conference for ‘Abot Kamay na Pangarap’ which LionhearTV covered, Ward said she didn’t expect the role in the daytime series. The young acress shared, “Hindi ko po ine-expect na may show po na darating na ganito po kaganda sa akin, na pagkakatiwalaan po ako ng GMA, na ibibigay po siya ni God.” Although she didn’t expect the role, Ward wanted to dedicate her portrayal of a medical professional to her late grandmother. She revealed, “Pero alam po…

On March 28, ABS-CBN music creative director Jonathan Manalo shared his reaction to the media company’s plan to launch an inspirational music label. At the media launch of Inspire Music and Rivera’s single, 3 in 1, which LionhearTV covered, Manalo highlighted how he welcomed the idea of having an inspirational music label. “I super welcomed it, kasi ako–ako talaga sa mga pinagdadaanan natin as a nation, bilang mga Filipino din. Actually hindi lang concern lang ng Filipino, actually, global concern na talaga siya, ‘yung feeling of emptiness, di ba? ‘Yung constantly longing for something that will complete us and will…

On March 31, former ‘Hashtags’ member Ryle Santiago discussed what happened to him during the pandemic. At the media conference for his contract signing with Viva Artist Agency, which LionhearTV covered, Santiago said he moved into a corporate job. Santiago revealed, “When the pandemic hit, nag-corporate job po ako believe it or not, as a graphic designer for a FinTech company in the UK. Dahil po maliit po ‘yung company, salu-saluhan po ng mga responsibilities. So, I wasn’t just in graphics, I know the ins and outs of marketing din. So medyo, na-experience ko ‘yung corporate life for a year.”…

On March 30, Kapuso actress Dina Bonnevie pondered why Abot Kamay na Pangarap remained successful. At a media conference for Abot Kamay na Pangarap, Bonnevie highlighted the overarching theme of the series about achieving one’s dream. “Sa akin lang ha, sa mga nababasa ko sa script. Sa tingin ko kaya maraming followers ‘yung show is because, number one, parang pinapakita niya sa mga tao na, totoong abot kamay ang pangarap. Na kung may pangarap ka makakamtan.” She also noted the Kapuso afternoon drama’s message and connection to Filipino values and faith. “Kung mayroon mang handlang, kung naniniwala ka sa Diyos,…

On March 28, Inspirational Diva Jamie Rivera recalled how the music label Inspire Music began. At the media launch of Inspire Music and Rivera’s single, 3 in 1, which LionhearTV covered, Rivera recounted meeting with ABS-CBN Music Creative director Jonathan Manalo and ABS-CBN Music head Roxy Liquigan. “Jonathan Manalo and Roxy Liquigan, nag-usap, nag-meeting kami, and then we’re just proposing one single, and then they thought that you’ve been in the industry for 35 years now, you’ve been with Star Music–Star Records pa non, you’ve been with them for 27 years. They said, ‘Jamie, it’s about time that you give…

On March 30, Viva artist Jiad Arroyo expressed gratitude for landing his first lead role in a film. At the media conference for ‘Paupahan’, which LionhearTV covered, Arroyo expressed gratitude for his first top-billed role in the upcoming Vivamax film. Arroyo revealed, “Sobrang nakakatuwa po, as in I’m really blessed and grateful na ‘yung una kong pagbibidahan pelikula ay sinulat ng aking kaibigan. Kasama ko rin po ang aking mga kaibigan as actresses, at ‘yung director po na iniiyakan ko sa writer, ‘yun din po ang binigay sa akin. So, I’m really happy with it, tsaka ang lapit lang sa bahay ng…

On March 30, Kapuso actress Carmina Villaroel hinted about Abot Kamay na Pangarap’s extension. At a media conference for Abot Kamay na Pangarap, which LionhearTV covered, Villaroel accidentally revealed the show’s extension while thanking the Kapuso viewers for their support. “Ang ano lang talaga namin ay salamat, maraming, maraming salamat talaga kasi we keep on extending, kasi ‘yun nga ay dahil sa kanila, ‘yun ay dahil sa suporta nila.” She then joked that the series would be on air until 2028. “Nasabi ko ba? Nasabi ko na eh. Oo, siyempre dapat proud ako di ba na may extension. Kung hanggang…

On March 31, Viva artist Ryle Santiago revealed his parents’ dreams of him being Sarah Geronimo’s opening act at a concert. At the media conference for his contract signing with Viva Artist Agency, which LionhearTV covered, Santiago assured that he would be “building up” for the chance to be Sarah G’s opening act. He revealed, “Actually, it’s a dream of my parents na I would open for Sarah Geronimo. So, that’s something that might happen in the future, but siyempre, we have to build on that first. Kailangan ko muna pagtrabahuhan ‘yun.” At the same time, Santiago also disclosed his…

On March 30, Kapuso singer Anton Paras emphasized how he would stand out as a Kapuso music artist. At the media conference for the song Binabalewala, which LionhearTV covered, Paras highlighted that his vocal range sets him apart from other singers. “Siguro po para sa akin ‘yung texture po ng voice ko at kung hanggang saan po kaya noong range ng voice ko. Kasi po pag speaking voice, parang medyo mababa po voice–malalim po ‘yung voice ko. Pero kapag when it comes to singing po, nag-iiba po eh. Nagtra-transform po ‘yung boses ko tapos kaya ko pong umabot ng mga note.  “Pati…

On March 30, Kapamilya star Belle Mariano voiced her thoughts on whether boyfriends should have a “say” in what their girlfriends get to wear. At the media event for her collaboration with the clothing brand SHEIN, which LionhearTV covered, Mariano said that it would depend on the agreement between the couple. “I think that’s a conversation between the two of them. That’s it. It’s a conversation–if you have agreements, if he’s uncomfortable when you’re wearing this, that’s between you guys.” She then listed her favorite clothing and apparel from SHEIN. “You know, what I usually get from SHEIN, I get…