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.
Kapamilya star Anji Salvacion revealed on March 13 that 2023 was the toughest year she has ever faced. She is now determined to focus on self-acceptance in 2024. “Last year was not my best year in every year that I’ve been in this life,” Salvacion admitted at the Star Magic Spotlight press conference at Limbaga 77, Quezon City. She faced several obstacles last year, including fatigue and stress, which impacted her career. It affected her health, causing her to miss a few episodes of ‘Tabing Ilog: The Musical.’ She received heavy criticism for her performance as Kate Alcantara in the…
In just her fourth Vivamax project, sexy actress, Vern Kaye, admitted on March 23 that she cried while filming her latest movie, ‘Kasalo.’ She began her story by verbally complimenting Director Howard Yambao, the cast, and the production team during the film’s press conference at Viva Cafe. “Sa totoo lang, like favorite ko talaga si Direk,” she began. “Totoo talaga ‘yan, galing sa puso. Ang sarap niya pong kasama as director. Tapos ‘yung mga staff po, wala po talaga akong masabi, speechless; sobrang bait po nila. And ‘yung mga co-stars ko po, napakasarap pong kasama.” The sexy actress had no…
Jillian Ward believes that there are three key reasons for the lasting success of ‘Abot Kamay Na Pangarap’: camaraderie, the production team, and the show’s relatability. During a press conference in Davao del Sur on March 16, Ward highlighted camaraderie as one of the main factors contributing to the show’s success in its second year. “So I think ang secret po talaga is ‘yung camaraderie po ng cast. I mean, grabe, sobrang close po talaga namin lahat. I mean after po ng oarang sabunutan, sampalan, sa isang eksena, pagka-cut na po no’n, nagti-tiktok na po kami. Mostly, sabay-sabay po kami…
During the press conference for his latest movie, ‘Elevator,’ on April 5, ABS-CBN actor Paulo Avelino revealed that he had to prioritize finding the perfect partner over pursuing a perfect career. According to one of ABS-CBN’s most popular actors, finding the perfect partner is akin to achieving two goals at once. “Dahil kapag nahanap mo ang perfect partner mo, parang ano eh, mas desidido kang to thrive, parang everything in your career or whatever it is,” explained the actor. However, while having a perfect partner is his choice, there must be a balance between love and career. Avelino stressed the…
The scorching Pampanga heat couldn’t deter Filipino music fans from converging at Clark Global City for the much-anticipated Aurora Music Festival 2024. Held on April 6 and 7, the festival, reminiscent of the US’ Coachella, transformed the venue into a giant party ground for OPM lovers of all ages. The crowd, consisting of millennials, Gen Zs, and even some boomers, arrived in droves, with some traveling from as far as Baguio, Bataan, and Davao to witness a stellar lineup of Filipino music icons. The wait was definitely worth it. A Massive Stage for Big Dreams The festival boasted an impressive…
Kapuso star Marian Rivera recently shared on March 19 her excitement and pride to headline GMA Network’s upcoming fantaserye ‘My Guardian Alien.’ Her enthusiasm stemmed from the show itself, as the network presented a project that would make her children proud. “Well, nag-present sa akin ang GMA, tapos ito talaga ang napulsuhan ko na sabi ko, ‘Ay! Ang ganda nitong gawin kasi bago sa akin, at sure akong mapapanood ng mga anak ko,’” she said during the series’ press conference at Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. The show marks her return to doing teleserye, and being a mom of two, it…
Comedian-actress Candy Pangilinan had a touch of regret while reflecting on the importance of listening to parents on March 22, during Viva’s ‘Sunny’ press conference at Viva Cafe. In the Philippines, family is considered to be the core of Filipinos. But teens, in particular, tend to rebel against their parents. According to MedicineNet, teenagers of the modern era tend to fight for independence and control. The pressure to live a lifestyle based on their wants may cause them to stop listening to their parents. Pangilinan, 51, realized how life differs from before. Back then, her only problems were how to…
Becoming one of the prominent faces for GMA Public Affairs, ‘Black Rider’ star Ruru Madrid expressed on March 17 his desire to host a documentary of his own. GMA Public Affairs produced his latest series, ‘Black Rider,’ making it his sixth project with them. He is also one of the faces of the production company’s campaign, “Tatak Public Affairs, Tatak World Class.” “Of course, it’s an honor to be part of the new Public Affairs campaign. Working with Public Affairs, I can do—they give me a chance to have a voice in every project I do,” Madrid expressed. “They give…
At the press conference for his comeback film ‘Huwag Mo ‘Kong Iwan’ at the Cafe Ilang-Ilang at the Manila Hotel Atrium on April 4, Tom Rodriguez shared his reflections on love: it needs mutual effort. Rodriguez believes that for a relationship to thrive, both partners must actively participate in nurturing it. “It is definitely a two-way street ang love. Hindi lang dapat ikaw o ‘yung isa ang lumalaban,” the actor said. Reflecting on his personal growth, he highlighted the importance of loving without fear. He cautioned against focusing on negative emotions, as they can have detrimental effects on relationships. “But…
Actress Jennylyn Mercado remained open-minded on March 16 regarding the possibility of a project between ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Rumors have it that the two former network rivals were developing another project. Amid a busy schedule of filming an undisclosed movie and an upcoming album under Star Magic, Mercado expressed willingness by the mere thought of being involved in the collaboration. “Oo naman, bakit hindi?” she expressed during a press conference at Paramount Coffee, Davao del Sur. When it comes to genres, the actress said she would be honored to do anything under the sun. “Kung ano ang gusto nila,…
Star of the Vivamax film ‘Cheaters’ Angeline Aril did not think twice on March 23 in picking between career and men. Aril, 19, answered with certainty that she would choose to be a sexy actress over men. “No, no, no. Hindi ko pipiliin ang lalaki po, haha, to be honest po,” she answered during her debut film’s press conference at Viva Cafe. Being single, she has yet to experience having a relationship. “It’s more like puro dating stage lang pero hindi nagiging boyfriend,” said Aril. Her priority as of this moment is her career and family, she said. The newbie…
Instead of taking the bashing and the criticism personally, “Abot Kamay Na Pangarap” star Jillian Ward on March 17 considered those comments as constructive criticism. The medi-serye has received plenty of negative feedback from viewers in the past. In February, a scene from the show was criticized for insensitivity regarding mental disorders. During a press conference in Davao del Sur, Ward addressed audience comments, stating they were open-minded. She emphasized that feedbacks were aimed at improving the show. “Actually, sobrang open po kami sa mga comments. Kami nila direk, ng mga writers, binabasa po namin iyan. Ini-incorporate po namin sa…
A love triangle is about to happen in the upcoming GMA Network family series My Guardian Alien,’ as confirmed by Josh Ford on March 21. In the media conference held at the Luxent Hotel, Ford, who plays Aries, teased that there will be a rivalry between his character and Sean Lucas’ Kevin, who will get the attention of Hailey (Caitlyn Stave). “Sa love triangle, so ako po si Aries, si Caitlyn si Hailey, at katabi ko naman si Sean si Kevin. May pagka-love triangle po kami. Kasi ako,farmer po ako eh; silang dalawa, mayaman. “Parang noong dumating ang unang scene…
Actress Heaven Peralejo revealed on March 22 that she went on a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing while filming Viva Films’ upcoming flick, ‘Sunny.’ However, Peralejo found challenges while playing Annie in the movie, particularly speaking in Ilonggo. She even had a scene where she was crying while speaking the dialect. “‘Yung pinaka-challenging for me playing the role of Annie is first, speaking in Ilongga kasi Ilongga siya,” she revealed during the film’s press conference at Viva Cafe. Somehow, the struggle made her connect with the character of Annie on a personal level, to the point that she felt…
Actor Martin Del Rosario expressed his gratitude to GMA Network on March 16 for the continuous trust it has given to him. Del Rosario had two consecutive projects, both antagonists. He starred in the Filipino live adaptation of the anime ‘Voltes V: Legacy,’ playing the main villain, Prinsipe Zardos, before becoming Jeffrey Manansala in ‘Asawa ng Asawa Ko.’ He also had a short stint at the latest Kapuso show “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law,” where he played the young Ramir Matias. Without having to take a bit of a break from acting, Del Rosario felt blessed because it impacted his career in…
2023 Mrs. Universe Philippines runner-up Arlene Cris Damot disclosed on March 21 how actress Nathalie Hart became the newest ambassadress for their aesthetics clinic, Royal Aesthetics. Hart’s endorsement came about through a friend’s recommendation, as Damot shared during a meet-up with bloggers and press at the Manila House in Bonifacio Global City. The actress’s openness to enhancements made her an ideal fit for the clinic. “She was recommended actually by a friend,” Damot shared. In a 2018 interview with Boy Abunda, Hart revealed that her insecurities drove her to undergo multiple cosmetic procedures, such as lip and eyebrow tattoos and…