Author: TJ Gacura

Paulo Avelino revealed on March 9 that Kim Chiu was one of the main reasons he accepted the role of Brandon Manansala “BMC” Castillo in ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.’ “I think if it was offered to me, and it wasn’t Kim, I would probably have second thoughts,” he said during the upcoming show’s media conference at the Quantum Skyview in Araneta Center. “Siguro ano, itong Secretary Kim dahil sa pagmamahal bilang katrabaho ka, at sa lahat ng binigay mo sa ‘Linlang,’” Avelino added. “So, pambawi sa’yo, I’m here in ‘Secretary Kim.’” ‘Linlang’ was their first project. Since then, the…

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Singer-actress Janella Salvador on March 19 aims to use music to inspire and empower women. Asked after her upcoming concert ‘Janella Reimagined: The 10th Anniversary Concert’ press conference at the Dolphy Theater what other things she hoped to achieve by focusing on music, Salvador wanted to be an inspiration to others. “I think one of the best things in life that we can do is to inspire people by just being who we are,” she replied. “I am very grateful that—siguro ‘yun din ang isa sa mga goal ko na maka-inspire ako.” Being a celebrity, “people can easily call” them…

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Comedian Nikko Natividad revealed on March 15 his struggles while taping the Vivamax horror-comedy ‘Pagpag 24/7:’ perfecting Kris Aquino’s screams of terror. “Eh ang goal ko kasi, mahabol ko ang sigaw ni Kris Aquino,” he revealed during the film’s media conference. Natividad has acted in various projects in the past. His typical roles were the humorous brother or friend. He also dipped his fingers into drama. But this ‘Pagpag 24/7,’ a mix of comedy and horror, was the first for the comedian. His favorite horror was Aquino’s ‘Feng Shui,’ so it’s typical for him to try and copy the Queen…

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Seasoned director Jerry Sineneng feared Vivamax’s projects because of their nudity and lack of substance, but on March 15, he wanted to dispel the prevalent misconceptions. In a candid revelation during the movie’s grand mediacon, Sineneng initially harbored reservations about Vivamax’s content, echoing common perceptions of the platform prioritizing sensationalism over storytelling. However, a shift occurred as he immersed himself in Vivamax’s diverse productions. “To be honest noong una, may fear ako of Vivamax kasi mayroon nga siyang stigma. Pero, siyempre nanood ako ng mga pelikula, ang dami nilang magagandang pelikula sa totoo lang po,” he said. Highlighting the platform’s…

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AC Bonifacio revealed her vibrant ‘red hair phase’ during Star Magic’s ‘Spotlight’ press conference at Limbaga 77 in Quezon City on March 13, sharing that dyeing her hair red was a significant part of her healing process. In 2023, Bonifacio underwent her first heartbreak following her split with BGYO member Nate Porcalla. Embracing her red hair is not only a step in her healing journey but also a declaration of her transition into adulthood. “I think every girl goes through their red hair phase at some point in their lives. It’s a part of my healing, growing, being better at…

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Filipino OPM band Agsunta is celebrating its 10th anniversary and returning to the music scene with a brand-new mindset after facing copyright issues in the past. It has been two years since the group last uploaded new cover songs on their social media channels. According to lead vocalist Jireh Singson, their hiatus was to embark on tours across the Philippines while also focusing on creating new songs. “Kasi parang this time, gusto naman namin na ‘yung sarili naman talaga naming music ang mai-promote namin,” he said during their media conference in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, on March 15. The group…

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Comedian-actor Paolo Contis joked on March 15 that his position in the Kapuso comedy sketch show ‘Bubble Gang’ was in jeopardy following its move to a new timeslot. Formerly airing late at night, ‘Bubble Gang’ has transitioned to the 6:45 pm time slot every Sunday to attract a broader audience for its hilarious skits. Upon reviewing old episodes, Contis realized that some sketches are no longer appropriate for today’s audience. “Actually, minsan nanood ako ng mga lumang episodes ng Bubble Gang, talagang matagal na. May ibang mga comedy na talagang hindi mo siya magagawa ngayon,” he said during the launching…

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Markki Stroem and Garrett Bolden had the chance to compete against each other before becoming cast members in the upcoming 9 Works Theatrical musical ‘Rent.’ According to Stroem, he and Bolden competed in the 2010 ABS-CBN talent competition Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT).  “We were in the same batch, season one!” blurted the Filipino-Norwegian artist during the musical’s roundtable on March 12 at the Mirror Theatre Studio in Makati City. Bolden shared they were pitted against each other during the second week of the semifinals. It was his opponent who had a slight advantage, and eventually reached the finals of the…

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Ally Miggy Jimenez called upon Filipinos on March 13 to be more accepting of the LGBTQIA community. In an interview during the Star Magic’s ‘Spotlight’ press conference at Limbaga, Quezon City, Jimenez, who plays Poch in ‘Senior High,’ expressed his resentment to how Filipinos are still unaccepting of his character and LGBTQIA members in general. “It’s a big deal kasi, especially with the stigma, like here sa Philippines, parang lagi siyang issue. I really hate it coz’ tao lang naman din ang pino-portray ko and ang daming anggulo na wala namang mali,” expressed the former child star. Give them a…

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The Kapuso artists who will headline the ‘Sparkle Goes to Canada’ tour impressed Johnny Manahan on March 12 that they will have another concert, possibly within this year. The tandem of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco (BarDa), Bianca Umali and Ruru Madrid (RuCa), and Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz (JulieVer) were so brilliant in the eyes of the veteran star builder that the network already had countries lined up after their show in Canada. “Yes, we have plans for these artists,” said Mr. M during the tour’s press conference at GMA Studio 7. “The more I rehearse with…

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Angel Guardian teased viewers on February 5 that they will see a different Angel in two of her upcoming shows. Guardian, a recently introduced Sparkle 10 member, is co-hosting ‘Running Man Philippines,’ which just finished taping its season 2. She is also a member of the Bianca Umali-led ‘Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.’ In Running Man S2, the Kapuso young actress weathered the winter in South Korea to complete missions. She assures there will be a different Angel Guardian, Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro, Ruru Madrid, Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, and Lexi Gonzales. “This time, different na siya eh. Aside from…

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Actor Ian Pangilinan recently shared his personal connection to 9 Works Theatrical’s version of the hit musical ‘Rent,’ on March 12, describing it as a portrayal of misfits with whom he deeply relates. First introduced to musicals like Stephen Sondheim’s, Pangilinan, somehow found ‘Rent’ relatable because of how it resonates with his generation. “When ‘Rent’ came along, it was like grungy, parang misfits, and I think parang as a young person, I really identified with the whole misfit thing,” he shared during the media roundtable at the Mirror Theater Studio in Makati City. “Kasi parang as a young person, you…

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Anji Salvacion had a noticeable figure during Star Magic’s ‘Spotlight’ press conference on March 13. She credits her transformation to taking better care of her health. According to the artist, last year was not her best shape. Her immune system was so weak that she constantly got sick for three months. “Last year wasn’t my best year,” she admitted. “I always get sick.” Salvacion had a repetitive cycle of getting sick and then getting better. It pressured her to the point that she had to take steroids and other supplements to help her do projects. The “use of steroids and…

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On-screen couple Barbie Forteza and David Licauco revealed they find ways to get to know each other, including mid-flight. During the Sparkle Canada Tour Media Conference at GMA Studio 7 on March 12, the two were intrigued by the attending press on how they got to know each other amid their busy schedule. They do it whenever they have the chance, Forteza said. The Kapuso love team was so into conversing they even sacrificed sleeping. “Actually, oo. Kasi parang ‘yung flight—’yung time namin during the flight, ‘yun lang ang parang chance namin na talagang…hindi ‘yung trabaho, hindi kami naghihintay ng…

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Seasoned actress Sheryl Cruz recently shared insights into her experience portraying her character’s interactions with Jo Berry’s character in the series ‘Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law,’ despite differences in physical stature. In a press conference on February 24 at the Manila City Hall, Cruz revealed that she had this one particular rule where she would not go ‘maldita’ to artists that are smaller and weaker than her. “Before, nakasanayan ko kasi na when I do projects na mayroon akong katarayan, be sure na ka-height ko, ka-weight ko, ka-size ko. Because nilagay ko before na ayokong tayaran ang bata, ayokong tayaran yung mga…

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‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’ lead stars Kim Chiu and Paul stressed on March 9 the cultural differences between their adaptation and the original series. Chiu explained in the upcoming show’s media conference at the Quantum Skyview in Araneta Center that their show is very similar to the original K-drama. However, being true to Filipino culture is what sets the two apart. “Bilang proud Pinoy tayo, maraming nilagay ang mga writers namin, and everyone involved dito sa paggawa ng Secretary Kim the Philippine version na maraming Filipino touch, such as family-oriented, or ‘yung mga more sa comedy side,” said the…

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