Author: TJ Gacura
TJ Gacura
TJ believes in the saying, "Make your passion your profession," which made him dip his toes into any writing profession. He tried blogging, tried feature writing; he even dabbled into SEO writing. His heart, however, points into news writing.
Speculations arose on Wednesday, August 10, that Kapamilya star Liza Soberano will star in the movie Lisa Frankenstein with Hollywood artists Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton. The rumor began after Jessie Stafford of the event production JSLA Events tagged the Kapamilya actress on her Instagram stories. In the post, a clapper with the movie’s title got posted. Stafford then mentioned the IG handles of Soberano and Zelda Williams, Lisa Frankenstein’s director. Furthermore, Soberano and Sprouse began following each other on Instagram, strengthening the speculation. https://twitter.com/lizagallery/status/1557264438734241792 This could be the start of Soberano’s journey to Hollywood as mentioned previously by James Reid. He believed…
Kapamilya actress Loisa Andalio on Tuesday, August 9, took it s a compliment after rumors about her undergoing plastic surgery resurfaced. Previously, Andalio already denied that she enhanced her look through cosmetic surgery. “Wala akong ginawa. Never akong nagparetoke. As in hindi ako nagparetoke talaga. Hindi ko rin pinangarap na magparetoke. Kumbaga, ayokong baguhin ang hitsura ko,” she said in a YouTube vlog on January 7, 2021. But it turns out that the rumor is still alive. The actress, however, now has taken it as a form of appreciation rather than an insult. A netizen even wondered how Andalio got…
Newbie sexy artists Krista Miller, Drei Arias, Conan King, and Seon Quintos, on Monday, August 8, clarified that they never felt “used” in doing nudity for the newest streaming platform, AQ Prime. Miller, a former Vivamax talent, even said that her decision to become part of AQ Entertainment was the “best decision” she had ever made. The sexy actress did a frontal in the BL movie of Neal ‘Buboy’ Tan titled, Bingwit. “Actually, full of confidence po talaga ang ginawa ko sa movie. And before kasi, ang mga film na ginawa ko, hindi siya sobrang sexy like ng ginawa ko…
On Tuesday, August 2, Marco Gumabao insisted that he would remain a good friend to Kylie Verzosa despite their undeniable good chemistry as a couple onscreen. The two stars are single as of this moment. Verzosa broke with actor Jake Cuenca, and the press noticed the possibility that her relationship with Gumabao might reach a new level. But the latter insisted they’re friends and intend to remain that way. “Kami ni Kylie, it’s like the sixth or seventh project that we have worked together. I think out of those six or seven, more than half, mag-ex rin kami sa mga…
Maid in Malacañand director Darryl Yap called out Katips director Atty. Vince Tañada to show the movie’s earnings Monday, August 8. The challenge was Yap’s response to Tañada’s statement claiming that “Disinformation is the bigger enemy, not Maid in Malacañang.” In a Facebook post, he wrote, “for the sake of honesty and for your cause to fight disinformation, I challenge Vince Tañada to disclose the real numbers of his films’ gross.” Tañada earlier “joked” about earning P41.8 million on its opening day, beating Maid in Malacañang’s P21 million. “Kayo naman masyadong seryoso…pwede naman magjoke minsan? Hahaha https://twitter.com/VinceTanada/status/1555455493749227520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1555455493749227520%7Ctwgr%5Ebce00c43cc554010e517fc428d575cb71bcc9c7f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lionheartv.net%2F2022%2F08%2Fkatips-beats-maid-in-malacanang-earns-41-8-million-on-its-opening-day%2F Yap also challenged the Katips director to…
Actress-comedienne Kakai Bautista explained on Wednesday, August 3, that the role she will be playing in the upcoming TV5 sitcom Oh My Korona is a relatable character, especially to artists. She will be playing Marga, a washed-out actress who cannot accept that she is already past her prime. The series stars Maja Salvador, Joey Marquez, RK Bagatsing, Pooh, Christine Samson, Jai Agpangan, Queenay Mercado, Guel Espina, Jessie Salvador, and Thou Reyes. During the virtual media conference of the show, Bautista had a hard time explaining such feelings, specifically with the status of career is at the moment. She pointed out that she never…
TV Director Don Michael Perez wished on Thursday, July 28, that his latest project, Return to Paradise, could have been slated in the evening instead of its current timeslot in the GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime. “Why not? Kasi siyempre kapag primetime, mas maraming makakanuod, maraming nasa bahay,” he said during the virtual media conference of the show. However, Perez clarified that he was contented with being slated in the afternoon. Though there was a difference in the target market between the afternoon and evening timeslot, the director said both have successful TV ratings. “But at the same time, I’m happy that…
Having done sexy and daring roles, actor Marco Gumabao had the press on Tuesday, August 2, inquired on the possibility of him doing frontal nudity in his future projects. What was his answer? People have seen his behind during the 2019 film Just A Stranger. In terms of going all-out, Gumabao explained that “it all depends.” “Depende. I mean if kailangang-kailangan for the movie,” he said during the press conference for his latest project Baby Boy, Baby Girl. Furthermore, the actor does not see it as vital as portraying a role. He pointed out that he would rather showcase the improvement of his…
Maja Salvador and her fiancé-TV producer Rambo Nuñez Ortega, shared on Wednesday, August 3 the discoveries they had after getting engaged. On April 17 of this year, the couple decided that they are ready to tie the knot. During the virtual media conference for their upcoming sitcom Oh My Korona, Salvador felt that her hubby was (really) head-over-heels for her. “Hindi naman nag-iba. Mas minamahal pa ako lalo ni Rambo, huwow! Hahaha!” She also realized that she wants Ortega to be the person she wants to spend the rest of her life with. “Ayun, mas alam na namin na eto na…
Kapamilya actress Elisse Joson on Monday, July 25 couldn’t be any happier being among the newest ambassadors for the local cosmetics brand, Luxe. During the first anniversary of Luxe, Joson was introduced as an endorser for Luxe Skin. According to the Kapamilya artist, she and Luxe CEO Anna Magkawas have been friends for quite some time. She has been using it for a while and the celebration was the perfect timing for her to be launched as its endorser. “Matagal na kaming magka-chat. So eto lang ang right timing. Right timing lang talaga, perfect timing. Lahat naman mayroong kanya-kanyang time…
Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio admitted on Thursday, July 28, that having a real relationship with Elle Villanueva could be both advantageous and disadvantageous for their series Return to Paradise. Villanueva is the leading lady of Monasterio in this series that will begin airing on August 1. During the virtual media conference of the show, the actor said, “Yes, makakatulong siya, I think. Pero at the same time, makakasira din. Kasi paano kapag nag-away kami, eh di sira na ang scene.” Though it may seem possible, Monasterio stressed that he and Villanueva are taking their time being good friends. “Actually, maganda…
When Marco Gumabao got asked on Tuesday, August 2, if he felt being ‘left behind’ by his batchmates like the Kapamilya Teen King Daniel Padilla, he was quick to respond that he’s happiness for the latter. During the media conference for his latest film Baby Boy, Baby Girl, he explained that he frequently get such questions. His answer, however, remains the same. Although he started his career in 2012 and has yet to reach the same fame and popularity as Padilla, he never felt any ounce of jealousness. He takes pride in his friend’s success as an artist instead. “Pero for…
Seasoned actor and comedian Joey Marquez, on Wednesday, August 3, explained that the truce between TV networks is beneficial in bringing entertainment to Filipinos’ televisions. During the virtual media launch of Oh My Korona, a TV5 sitcom he is part of, Marquez argued that broadcasting companies going into partnership is “the best thing that ever happened in the entertainment business.” “Parang ano ito eh, kapag nabuksan ang venue para sa lahat, beneficial para sa mga directors, beneficial sa mga producers, beneficial din sa mga networks,” he explained. The actor pointed out that an entertainment industry without rivalry is like a chef…
On Thursday, July 28, Derrick Monasterio pointed out that he did not aim to have a great physique to land titular roles like Return to Paradise. Monasterio started going to the gym when he was just 17, eventually falling in love with fitness. However, he did not expect GMA Network to turn him into a hunk actor. “Kasi, noong 17 ako, nag-start akong magbuhat. Tapos nagkaroon ako ng kaunting muscles. Tapos ‘yun na! Hinubaran na ako, hahaha,” he jest. Monasterio only wants to lead an active lifestyle and has no intention of showing his body just to land leading roles. “So…
Marco Gumabao on Tuesday, August 2 dismissed the speculation that he will be making his way to GMA Network following his appearance in its 72nd Thanksgiving Gala. Gumabao, together with Viva stars Billy Crawford and Christine Reyes graced the Kapuso event last Saturday, July 30, which led to rumors that they may be going to the Kapuso Network. However, the actor during the press conference for his upcoming movie Baby Boy, Baby Girl, stressed that it’s not happening. “In terms po sa paglipat sa GMA-7, wala pa naman kaming talks with Viva,” he explained. “I was invited sa ball dahil po…
Kapuso star Arra San Agustin on Wednesday, July 27 shared how personal her heartbreak song Hanggang Dito na Lang was to her. She had a relationship wherein she felt she had to let it go. To clarify, she was not referring to PBA cager Juami Tiongson whom she is currently in a relationship. “Past na po itong situation na ito,” she said during the virtual media conference for her song. San Agustin said that during those hard times, she felt the relationship could not be saved anymore. “Parang naramdaman ko noong time na iyon na, ‘wala na, ito na yun, ayoko…