Nonstop slugfest that spells victory of one: I must admit that Arjo Atayde looks so tisoy and guapo whose attractive looks will least define him as an incredible hunk that could wipe out all his enemies in raw fisticuff violence. But that glam idea all disappeared when I saw him engage in the bloody encounters he had in… Read More »
Guilty! Yes, been out for several issues but I am back and that truly matters. It’s the roaring dragon year and let it purr, no, growl with fire (haha). I agree 2024 is a year of creativity, energy, fierceness, and kindness. What about yours? To Bea or not to Bea So another team bites the dust. No… Read More »
Were you there with me at the concert? Did you dance and participate in the tremor that rocked the Basset Theatre? Absolutely certain that you, like me, swooned and sang back the chartbusters with Gary – di ba, word for word, with feelings? We were all willing captives of Gary, not wanting to unlock the cell. When he… Read More »
La Coutts Toronto was a corporate sponsor at the 13th Edition of the International Fashion Encounter, held at Mercedes Benz Downtown Toronto on September 22n. We were there to witness the glorious merger of local & international designers to complete the International Fashion Encounter. “LA COUTTS TORONTO is committed to pushing the boundaries of fashion and redefining… Read More »
As I write (Sept 13, 12:45 am), I feel my cheeks damp. Am crying? Quietly, yes. I feel so grateful for the kindness and support of everyone. Our org, The Sinè Institute, will need you all the way as we encourage you to appreciate the Filipino culture and examine the Film industry as a potential career for a… Read More »
Movie Queen AMALIA FUENTES (who left us on Oct 5, 2019) would have turned 83 last August 27. I will always remember her best candid moments – her being colorful as an interviewee, usually no-holds-barred. She never spoke the words “off the record” to me but at times she mentioned, “You know me very well and I always… Read More »
When I heard that Robert Arevalo died (last Aug 10th), I sat down – and for a few minutes I was motionless, tears trying to fall. Robert was such a good friend, a multi-awarded actor, a big loss to the industry. But what made me real sad was about him and his now widow, Barbara Perez – their… Read More »
July 22/23: Oh yes, we cheerfully sizzled with so much fun on both days at Fun Philippines’ Street Festival on Bathurst n Wilson (called Little Manila). On its second year, the street fest had about 1,000 plus food vendors with top famous Pinoy foods (lechon , sisig, kare-kare, BBQ, etc) and unlimited choice of drinks (aaah, the sugar-cane… Read More »
As soon as I entered the Kalayaan Centre on the evening of June 10, I was ready for CARTAS DE AMOR together with the full-packed audience! Background: The play Cartas de Amor meaning Love Letters, created by Josephine Roces Chavez, presents the tragic tale of romance between our national hero, Jose Rizal, and his greatest love – Leonor… Read More »
I’m back in Toronto where the sun rises as the moon shines in Manila. I still miss the luxury of watching a sunset through a partly opened window by the bay and it almost became a habit to just sit at the nearby Penn most early or late evenings. Yes, back to reality, mired once more into the… Read More »