METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL TURNS CONTROVERSIAL ANEW

  This early, Metro Manila Film Festival 2017 turns controversial anew as in previous years, most specifically last year. This has been triggered by the resignation of three members of the Executive Committee of the MMFF Ricky Lee, Roland Tolentino and Kara Alikpala, Obviously, they protested the official selection of the first four entries to make it. Of… Read More »

UNKNOWN SIDE OF ANGEL LOCSIN

  Once again, bashers throw sappy accusation, showing their rough-shod act. This time they have attacked Angel Locsin of pretentious act in the news she aided victims In Marawi city, claiming she did just for publicity purposes only. Ah, before ranting Angel in social media make a move first to know first her background. Did you know that… Read More »

U.S TRIP DOES BETTER FOR SHARON

  A cool, collected and unperturbed Sharon Cuneta impressed writers she has met after her trip to U.S. days back. She simply laughed off talks she underwent marital problems with senator Kiko Pangilinan. Allegedly brought out by his photo holding hands with senator Lisa Hontiveros which website Daily Trip Media posted. Sharon confided that she had pains, fatigues… Read More »

GLORIA ROMERO: A RECORD HOLDER IN SHOWBIZ

Trivia: Did you that at 83, ex-movie queen Gloria Romero has spent 68 years in Philippine showbiz? Not only that, she’s a record holder for at her age, she’s the only one who still enacts title role in the boob tube fantasy series Daig Ka ng Lola Ko and a major assignment in comedy romance tele serye Meant… Read More »

KATHRYN, DANIEL BAD MOMENTS

These days, both Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have matured beautifully, so those around the duo would echo. Yet they’re the first ones to notice too if something goes wrong in their relationships. That is every time Kathryn in silence takes her back to Daniel and vice versa. This denotes bad moments for the tandem. Kathryn admits her… Read More »

LASTING FRIENDSHIP EXISTS IN SHOWBIZ

Not a few have a notion that showbiz is a make believe world where no truthful camaraderie existing and pretentious actuations abound. At that, the consensus has it that there’s no lasting friendship transpires, particularly these days. However, in my more than five decades as movie journalist, this writer can attest the presence of real chums in the… Read More »

MISS UNIVERSE BEAUTIES TURNED CELEBS

Trivia: The Miss Universe fever still rages on in the Philippines, especially our bet Maxine Medina made it to the top six despite criticisms thrown to her prior to the coronation rites. But did you know many of the Bb. Pilipinas beauties turned showbiz celebrities after their reign? In the ‘50s title holder, Cristina Pacheco was the initial… Read More »

JAMES’FANS NOT SUPPORTIVE OF NADINE?

Could it be true some followers of James Reid are not supportive of Nadine Lustre? Talks spread that some prefer a different reel or real partner of James. Truth to tell, James’ pal Ivan Dorchner who’s being built up by GMA-7 as one of Barbie Forteza’s leading men in the TV series Meant to Be has noticed it… Read More »

A year of hope and uncertainty

A feeling of uncertainty has deepened in the Philippines as coup rumors and martial law talk ushered in the New Year. Both talks about the possibility of destabilization moves and a coup attempt and speculations about the possible declaration of martial law were started by President Duterte himself and his allies. As early as two months ago, the… Read More »

JOHN LLOYD: NOT AGAINST JOSHUA BUT…

Most anybody in and out of showbiz would always comment that young actor Joshua Garcia will the next John Lloyd Cruz in looks and talents. More so with Joshua’s admission, he’s often compared with co-ABS-CBN actor John who’s his idol. “It’s my dream to work with John Lloyd in a project, be it in TV or movies. But… Read More »