Author: RJ Mataro

On January 14, Gavin Capinpin, known as Ser Geybin, remarked that he wanted Dominic Roque or Joshua Garcia to portray him in a movie about his life story as a content creator.  During the media event for CreaTV’s B1G D4Y at The Barrington Place, Congressional Avenue in Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, Capinpin said he’s open to having his and his family life story turned into a movie with Roque and Garcia portraying him on film. “Sa pelikula po, opo payag po ako. Siguro ako, sino bang artista? Pwede si sir Dominic Roque tsaka si Joshua Garcia, ‘yung mga hindi po nalalayo mga ganon po.…

On January 17, Kapamilya stars Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada recounted how they adjusted to each other’s mood while working on their first teleserye, Pira-Pirasong Paraiso. At the media conference for the Pira-Pirasong Paraiso finale, which LionhearTV covered, Ilacad noted how Estrada would work around her whenever she was in ‘serious mode.’ “He knows how to work around that and me when I’m in serious mode. So I think that helped us [a lot to] learn how to compromise and help each other.” Estrada added, “‘Yun lang naman po. When I see her na super serious, ‘Ay okay, sige po wag po.'” Ilacad pointed…

On January 19, Vivamax artists Denise Esteban and Aiko Garcia highlighted how they supported each other in their film Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit. At the media conference for Palipat-lipat, Papalit-palit, which LionhearTV covered, Esteban cited how they would exchange advice to help their character portrayal in the Vivamax movie. “Bigayan kami ng advice and suportahan sa mismong set po. And kapag promotion na, suportahan. Sa set po, suportahan po kami, bigayan po ng advice kung ano po ‘yung pwedeng gawin po.” Garcia noted how their support as co-stars helped them focus on their roles. “Nakakatulong rin na focus din kami sa roles namin. Kung kailangan…

On January 18, actress Rhen Escaño considered Carlo Aquino and Paulo Avelino her ideal leading man. At the media event for her endorsement with the gaming brand CC6 Online Casino, which LionhearTV covered, Escaño recounted working with Aquino in their past project. “Ako po noong nag-start po ako, sobrang fan ako ni Carlo Aquino na naka-work ko na si Caloy doon po sa past ko na project ko sa Viva One sa Kung Di Lang Tayo Sumuko.” She then remarked that she would always have Aquino on her list of actors she wants to work with in future projects. “And…

On January 22, Star Magic head director Laurenti Dyogi reacted to getting dubbed as a ‘Starmaker.’ At the media conference for Zoomers, which LionhearTV covered, Dyogi first looked back on his career in the entertainment industry as a director of youth-oriented programs.  “Starmaker? Ang hirap ‘yung term na Starmaker. I’ve been– eversince I started my career, ang tagal-tagal na noon, tatlong dekada na ‘yun. I’ve been comfortable working with very young actors. I was the director of Gimik, at iba pa at that time, I was part of SCQ, and then PBB was really sa mga teens and interview, I was really…

On January 23, actor Aga Muhlach discussed how they carefully tackled the age gap of the characters in Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin. During the media conference for Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin at the Viva Cafe, which LionhearTV covered, Muhlach emphasized how the production ensured that there wouldn’t be any problematic themes in handling the May-December love affair in the film. “Before we even announced, bago pa kami mag-umpisa ng paggawa ng pelikula, we had a lot of meetings with Direk no. We had to change a lot of scenes, and we edited [already] (some) scenes sa script, kasi we’re [very] careful…

On January 19, Kapuso stars Teejay Marquez, Myrtle Sarrosa, Kristoffer Martin, and Royce Cabrera reacted to the recent rise in ratings of their GMA Afternoon Prime series, Makiling. At the GMA Regional TV media event for Sinulog 2024, which LionhearTV covered, Marquez thanked their viewers for the warm reception of their GMA Afternoon series. “Unang-una po, nagpapasalamat po kami kasi, oo nga eh– ako po first ko po na project with GMA Afternoon Prime, tapos kasama pa ‘tong mga ‘to na sobrang ang gagaling at tsaka nakatrabaho ko na rin before. Sobrang happy ako and excited. And sobrang akong nagpapasalamat sa…

On January 19, Kapuso actor Gabby Concepcion highlighted what makes him young at heart. At the GMA Regional TV media event for Sinulog 2024, which LionhearTV covered, Concepcion noted how GMA Network’s decision to pair him with younger actresses helps him feel young at heart. “I think sa tulong ng GMA, sinasama nila ako sa mga bagets talaga. Katulad ni Max. Max talaga ‘to eh, maximum exposure.” He then shared some of the secrets behind his youthful appearance. “Wala ako, age is just a number. You know, 35 is just a number. Tubig lang ang iniinom ko, Aqua Best, that’s…

On January 10, Eric Quizon and Epy Quizon shared their views about doing comedies amid current sensibilities and political correctness. At the media conference for 3-in-1, which LionhearTV covered, actor-director Eric Quizon remarked that people have different levels of humor. “Mahirap talaga magpatawa ng tao. Kasi bawat tao, iba-iba ‘yung humor, ‘yung level ng humor. Like ako, actually madali akong patawanin, akala mo ganito ako, pero madali akong patawanin. Si Bearwin super daling patawanin nito. Pero may mga taong seryoso.” He also noted the Filipinos’ brand of larger-than-life comedy. “Iba-iba ang atake, iba-iba ang approach, iba-iba din ang interpretation. Ang masasabi ko…

On January 23, actor Aga Muhlach recalled talks with Star Cinema about a May-December romantic film with Julia Barretto in 2017. During the media conference for Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin at the Viva Cafe, which LionhearTV covered, Muhlach recounted meeting Julia Barretto in 2017 in ASAP Natin ‘To. “I remember doing, nasa ABS pa siya with Star Cinema, she was with Joshua that time, ‘yung love team nila. I was there to promote a movie, Seven Sundays I think no, Seven Sundays in 2017, and pag-pasok ko doon, parang napag-usapan namin ni Tita Malou, kayo ni Julia ang gagawa ha. That…

On January 17, Kapamilya actress Elisse Joson discussed her views about working as a solo artist and in love teams. At the media conference for the Pira-Pirasong Paraiso finale, which LionhearTV covered, Joson emphasized that venturing as a solo artist is a significant part of her career, citing how she gets to explore and grow her craft. “Yes, I think a lot of personal development and also development in terms of career and the quality of work. Mas siyempre, mas nakakapag-explore and mas–kumbaga mas mayroon kang mahuhugot sa sarili because you know that you’re not relying on anybody else but yourself.  “So…

On January 12, actress Yassi Pressman remarked that she felt overwhelmed getting the lead role in an international collaboration film between Philippines and South Korea. At the media event for the upcoming movie The Guardian, which LionhearTV covered, Pressman cthe onsidered the project a blessing for her career. “Overwhelming siyempre po, ang dami pong mga pangyayari ang nangyari sa buhay ko na it has just been a blessing over blessing over blessing talagang pag-iigihan ko po talaga and I will always do my best.” She also expressed excitement about taking on the upcoming project. “Very, very excited po. Napaka laking blessing po…

On January 17, comedians Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs recounted having a misunderstanding early in their 30-year friendship. At the media conference for Itutumba ka ng Tatay Ko, which LionhearTV covered, Yllana revealed he and Gibbs had a misunderstanding during the first year of working in Ober Da Bakod in 1992. “Tsaka hindi ko alam ‘yung mga secrets ni Janno noon, vibes na kami pagdating sa comedy. Pero that time, akala ko nag-bibiro lang siya na gawin mo na lahat sa akin huwag lang ‘yung buhok ko.” Gibbs admitted the bucket-throwing incident made him walk out of their set. “Sabi niya, ‘Bubuhusan…

On January 10, actor-director Eric Quizon recounted the conceptualization of their Net25 sitcom, partly inspired by their family’s experience after Dolphy passed away. At the media conference for 3-in-1, which LionhearTV covered, Quizon cited how their experience as a family fulfilling their father’s last wishes helped inspire the conceptualization of their Net25 sitcom. “Dalawa kaming director dito, ako at si Epy. Sabi ko nga kay Epy dapat mag-direct na siya. So nag-umpisa ‘to kasi ang pinagdaanan kasi noong namatay ang daddy ko–daddy din ni Maria.  “So ‘yung namatay ‘yung daddy namin, nagkaroon ng estate, nagkaroon ng mga mana, so napag-isipan namin kung…

On January 22, Star Magic artists Criza Taa and Harvey Bautista reacted to getting dubbed as the next big Kapamilya love team. At the media conference for Zoomers, which LionhearTV covered, Taa appreciated the compliment on getting tagged as the next JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre) or KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.) “Ang hirap kasi parang may na-set na na standard doon. So, parang kapag nakikita kami ng tao na parang the next JaDine or the next KathNiel, sobrang sarap lang po sa puso nun.” She then remarked that she felt ready to explore having a love team. “Well, sa…

On January 21, 4th Impact member Celina got emotional while recounting broken promises from previous managers. At the media event for the launch of their self-titled album, which LionhearTV covered, Celina could not hold back her tears while detailing their experience with past management teams that promised opportunities for the group. “Siguro hindi po to alam ng mga tao na after X-Factor po, ang dami pong lumapit sa amin na managers and lahat po ‘yun nag-promise po sa amin that we’ll release an album, that they will put us here and there. Pero sa totoo lang po talaga, wala pong nangyari noon.…