I was in my best element. I thought I was in Manila, 18 yrs young again and rushing to get an interview with an icon. We were advised to be ready between 12 and 2 pm becoz the man/woman of the hour had 4 appointments that day. But at 10:45 just as I was checking my Iphone notifications,… Read More »
The 47th annual Toronto International Film Festival scheduled from September 8 to 18, 2022 is a huge success! The filmfest has captivated the universe (digital and nondigital) – took over all the byways/paths/backstreets, cinemas and all other venues of the city this past weekend, with blinding flashes from paparazzi and vibrant entertainment devotees rushing to each gala premiere.… Read More »
August 20, 1939, the birthday of our all-time favorite Da King (FPJ). He would have turned 83. I remember that evening of November, 1982 when I received a phone call about 8:30 pm. “Baby (he never called me Babes), si Kuya Ronnie mo ‘to”, FPJ started our chat. Sabi ko, why did he have to say he’s Kuya… Read More »
Who said Fashion is at its best when it is diverse? The whole world indeed seems like a runway and each person is like a fashionista. As I go to press, the PIDC is in the process of presenting its GALA event with both professional mannequins from Manila and the topnotch names here in Toronto who are more… Read More »
Thank GOD it didn’t rain on our parade!!! Weather was predicted to be 90% rain on Sunday, and possibly a storm (July 24) and maybe a few showers the day before (July 23)…FUN PHILIPPINES is so grateful the sun happily came out both days, with just a little bit of dark clouds hovering late Sunday afternoon. The huge… Read More »
We are totally immersed into this summer! Enjoying a deep dive into simultaneous set of events this July and August of 2022, I can only thank my vibrant friends (the authentic power women) like Rosary Escano whose network spells fun, Janet Lim’s brand of involvement that doesn’t stop in her kitchen’s perfect creations of empanadas and sans rival… Read More »
Finally, the one and only SUPERSTAR is now a NATIONAL ARTIST. Eight new National Artists were declared by Malacañang Friday, June 10 – a list that finally included veteran actress Nora Aunor, who was snubbed in previous selections. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced that Malacañang, through Proclamation No. 1390, named Aunor as among… Read More »
How do I summarize 59 years of friendship? SUSAN ROCES, our beloved Movie Queen has joined our Creator. But she will always remain in my heart. She’s my diamond, and diamonds are forever. I remember what SUSAN had told me once when we were at her rest house in Lipa. “If I were to make a video of… Read More »
When we talk about kiss-and-don’t tell actors, ALDEN RICHARDS takes the cake. There are actually no nasty rumors about ALDEN and to many of us, he seems to have a wonderfully blissful life by just being single. “As a private person, all moments spent with my family are precious and so are the times when I get to… Read More »
It is mid-Holy Week as we go to press. It makes us look back to this story about Gloria Romero. In 1954, the Dramatic Philippines was having a hard time looking for an actress for the role of Virgin Mary in Martir Sa Golgota, a Lenten offering based on the life and passion of Jesus Christ. Gloria Romero… Read More »