Author: TJ Gacura

Singer Katrina Velarde openly shared her apprehensions regarding the potential loss of her singing voice during a media conference on March 19. Despite her concerns, she remains undeterred from indulging in life’s simple pleasures. “Meron po na parang paano kapag one day bigla na lang hindi ako makakanta,” she said during her ZCON Concert media conference at Myeongdong Korean Gastropub in Quezon City. While acknowledging her fears, Velarde emphasized the importance of being prepared for any eventuality. Contrary to common practices, especially among singers, she does not strictly adhere to traditional do’s and don’ts. “Pero at the same time po,…

Adult actress-turned-artist Salome Salvi expressed gratefulness on March 26 that the GMA Network extended its series “Black Rider.” However, she has no plans to quit making adult content. Salvi has become a mainstay throughout the show after being introduced as Annabel. From doing porn to becoming a sexy actress in Vivamax, she was happy for the opportunity to try mainstream acting. “I’m always really really thankful na binigyan ako ng opportunity. Sobrang gandang opportunity to work with so many different actors, and parang ang gandang opportunity to get my work out there, maipakita ko ang talent ko. So, happy ako…

Bea Binene may have switched networks, but according to her March 22nd statement at the press conference for Viva Films’ ‘Sunny,’ her loyalty to her GMA Network friends remains strong. Binene starred alongside Martin and Monasterio in the 2010 Kapuso show ‘Tween Hearts.’ In 2022, the actress signed with Viva Artists Agency. “On top of my mind would be si Kristoffer Martin,” she revealed, highlighting her longtime friend. “He’s been my best friend since ‘Tween Hearts.’” The actress started building these bonds at a young age.  She was only 13 when they starred together in the 2010 Kapuso show.  Now,…

Actress Kiray Celis debunked on March 19 the perception about Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, revealing that those were “far from the truth.” During GMA Network’s ‘My Guardian Alien’ press conference at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, Celis, who will be working for the first time with Rivera, revealed that people have warned her to stay wary of the Kapuso star. “”It’s my first time to work with Ms. Marian Rivera. Actually, eto ha, ako na mismo magsasabi, siyempre ‘pag sinabing Marian Rivera, ang daming magsasabi sa’yo na, ‘Naku! Makakatrabaho mo si Marian! Goodluck sa’yo! “Tatakutin ka, aanuhin ka, sasabihin…

Thea Astley, Kai Banson, Molly Langley, and Misha Fabian, all newcomers to the professional musical theater scene, shared their experiences preparing for the highly anticipated musical ‘Rent’ on March 12. Langley, a seasoned singer with seven years of experience on a Caribbean cruise ship, expressed excitement and the challenge of portraying her character Mimi’s complexities. “She has vices that I wouldn’t be able to understand coz’ I personally don’t have vices like that. So trying to understand being hooked on something like that [and] trying to bring it to my own experience of what I have been hooked on,” she…

The cast of Vivamax’s sexy film ‘Rita,’ including Christine Bermas, Victor Relosa, and Josh Ivan Morales, shared their experiences filming the intimate scenes and the challenges they faced. They revealed that they battled spasms and physical discomfort during the intense sequences. Relosa mentioned how surprised they were by the demanding positions required for the scenes and how they had to endure muscle cramps and discomfort while filming. He recounted an incident where the foundation of the set broke due to the intense movements during a scene. “As in ‘yung mga position dito minsan nagugulat kami, ‘Direk saan mo kinuha ang…

Stars of the upcoming Viu series ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’ Kim Chiu could not believe on March 9 that fans are clamoring for their loveteam despite being in their 30s. Chiu is 33 years old, while her co-star Paulo Avelino is 35. “Nakaka-amaze na lang din na marami ang sumusuporta sa aming dalawa, which is nagugulat talaga kami. We are very thankful of course, sa suporta online,” said the actress during the show’s media conference at Quantum Skyview in Araneta Center. “Nakakagulat na sa edad naming na ito, mayroon pa na nagshi-ship,” Chiu expressed. “Parang ang weird ng feeling…

The cast of the Vivamax horror-comedy film ‘Pagpag 24/7’ Nikko Natividad and Wilbert Ross found themselves haunted by Kris Aquino’s ‘Feng Shui’ during their younger years. During the movie’s media conference on March 15, the two shared how Aquino’s 2004 horror flick brought fear into their young minds. Natividad was terrified by the movie to the point he almost contracted a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) because he refused to relieve himself. “Ako po ‘yung Feng Shui talaga. Kasi dahil sa Feng Shui noong bata ako, nagka-UTI ako eh. Nagpipigil ako talaga na umihi. Kumbaga dalang-dala ako dahil ‘yun talaga, nakakatakot,”…

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera was all praises to co-star Gabby Concepcion on March 19, after finally getting the chance to work with him in the upcoming Kapuso series ‘My Guardian Alien.’ During the show’s press conference at Luxent Hotel, Quezon City with fellow cast members Gabby Eigenmann, Max Collins, Raphael Landicho, and others, Rivera began by sharing how comfortable she was working with the actor. “Napakagaan katrabaho ni kuya eh,” she said. “Parang kumbaga sa pagkain, walang tulak-kabigin sa kanya. Napakabait katrabaho, napakagaan katrabaho.” The actress also appreciated their moments, including how the actor was on set. “Tsaka ‘yung…

Asia’s Vocal Supreme, Katrina Velarde, credited Unkabogable star Vice Ganda on March 19 for playing a significant role in her journey to becoming a professional singer. “Then noong nabigyan ako ng time na mag-guest sa, kunwari kay meme sa GGV, iba, iba talaga. Actually, honestly po, iba mag-lift ng career ng mga new artists din. So I’m very thankful din kay Meme Vice din. “Sobra din niya akong, kumbaga ‘yung pag-promote niya sa akin sa Showtime, pag-TNT namin, sobra din siya. Talagang nafi-feel ko ang love niya sa akin, kaya thank you talaga,” she expressed during her ZCON media conference.…

Janella Salvador is set to dazzle audiences with her upcoming concert, ‘Janella Reimagined: The 10th Anniversary Concert,’ where the highly-anticipated event will showcase her musical talents. The concert’s title was derived from her desire to show people her “many sides.” “Definitely, given the name, the title, ‘Reimagined,’ we thought of something that could perfectly describe what I want to show people right now,” she said during the concert’s media conference at the Dolphy Theater on March 19. “Many people know me more as an actress. I like there’s so many sides of me that people haven’t seen. So, this is…

Actor Guji Lorenzana recently unveiled a surprising twist in his journey with the upcoming Manila 9 Works Theatrical staging of the iconic musical ‘Rent,’ on March 12. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter revealed at the Mirror Theater Studio in Makati City that he should have been part of the 2010 Philippine production of the same musical. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, he was forced to opt-out. “This feels like a full circle moment for me,” Lorenzana shared. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of ‘Rent’ since the very beginning, and I’m incredibly grateful for this second chance.” Despite initial hesitation about…

Kim Chiu, star of ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,’ identified her co-star Paulo Avelino on March 9 as her male equivalent for several reasons. Chiu was impressed by Avelino’s passion and commitment as an actor. She also discovered that they share the same love: acting. “Alam niya yung ginagawa niya, very consistent sa trabaho, and parang we share the same passion when it comes to work. Tsaka parehas kami ng gusto. So, nakakagulat na parang may boy counterpart ko na, ‘Eto, bilisan na natin. Gawin na nating maganda, ganyan,’” she explained during the show’s press conference at the Quantum Skyview…

Angel Satsumi, who began her acting career as a child in ‘Pepito Manaloto’, now portrays the real-life struggles faced by teenagers. During the launch of GMA Network’s ‘Best Time Ever’ on March 15 at the network’s Studio 6 in Quezon City, Satsumi admitted she did not expect her new adventure to become an extended family. “Malaki na po kasi nag-start po ako sa Pepito, naisip ko po na parang bagong adventure. Pero hindi ko po ine-expect na magkakaroon ako ng second family sa show na iyon sina Kuya Bitoy, Ate Marilyn,” she said. Having joined the cast at age four,…

Agsunta frontman Jireh Singson revealed during an interview on March 15 that they are no exception when it comes to misunderstandings. According to Singson, he and Mikel Arevalo often had disagreements. “Ako at tsaka si Mikel,” he revealed during an interview at MESA in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Despite the disagreements, the vocalist said that it is normal among groups, families even. They clash, but they always instill in their minds they have dreamt of being a band. “Marami, maraming mga clashes. Maraming mga setbacks, mga pangyayari na hindi mo inaasahan. Pero siyempre, all in all, alam naman naming lahat…

Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza promised on March 12 that she and David Licauco would bring kilig to Filipinos in Canada, even if unintentional. During the ‘Sparkle Goes to Canada’ press conference at GMA Network Studio 7, the attending media noticed Licauco and Forteza’s overwhelming chemistry after performing. Asked if they would also bring it to Canada, the actress admitted it was like second nature to them. “Siguro, pagdating sa kilig, sa totoo lang po, hindi talaga namin sinasadya,” she said. Forteza revealed there was a secret behind their gleaming eyes, and it was not because they want to spread…