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A FITTING TRIBUTE TO SHARON CUNETA

Trivia: For many decades megastar Sharon Cuneta has been endeared to countless people around her, especially close chums out of her unique yet pleasant personality. This writer can attest to it, out of our durable friendship. With the resounding box office of her screen comeback via Three Words to Forever and the touchingly joyous celebration of her birthday… Read More »

AMERICAN FILMS UPLIFT LOCAL MOVIES

Trivia: From the late ‘40s to the ‘60s, did you know some American films shot in the Philippines uplifted the local movie industry? The vehicles not only brazenly magnified the stunning countryside of the country but also the hidden talents of Filipino actors comparable to world level of acting. To begin with, top Hollywood star then Tyrone Power… Read More »

A VITAL YET UNKNOWN SIDE OF MOVIE INDUSTRY

Today’s generation will be surprised to know that Tondo in the Philippine movie industry has a vital yet little known side in its history. For several reasons, Tondo in Manila played significantly a part in the growth of the local cinema. To begin with, in 1917 the first movie company Malayan outfit was founded by Jose Nepumoceno, the… Read More »

AMAZING FEATS OF CINEMA’S WONDER BOY

Trivia: Scanning the past decades up to the present generation, no other child performer can beat or duplicate the amazing, phenomenal feats of Nino Muhlach. From mid 70s and early 80s, he was dubbed the Wonder Boy of Philippine cinema. At age of three, Nino gained fame as the youngest co-host in a TV show. That was in… Read More »

‘60s DANCING QUEEN RETURNS

Trivia: Many were surprised, awed when after decades of absence erstwhile singer-actress Helen Gamboa who was better known as the Dancing Queen of the ‘60s performed anew. That was at the tribute of TV show Eat Bulaga for her husband senator Tito Sotto’s birthday. Helen amazed the viewers with incomparable terpsichorean forte while belting ditties with the Broadway… Read More »

KATHRYN-DANIEL PAIR: A BREAK UP LOOMS?

Just recently, Kathryn Bernardo did not discard differences with Daniel Padilla would cause misunderstandings. She admits being exact opposite with him in many ways. This has led others to opine their lassitude for each other might cause the duo’s break up sooner than expected. In this light, Kathryn laughed it off for many times the differences would ignite… Read More »

JODI REJECTS JOLO’S MOVIE OFFER?

Since actor-politician Jolo Revilla divulged he has revived the Imus Productions founded by his grandpa ex-senator Ramon Revilla via the trilogy film titled Tres, not a few anticipated his girlfriend for years Jodi Sta. Maria would be his leading lady. How surprised they are upon the mention of Jolo he’ll team up with GMA-7 actress Rhian Ramos. Gossips… Read More »

KATHRYN-DANIEL PAIR: A BREAK UP LOOMS?

Just recently, Kathryn Bernardo did not discard differences with Daniel Padilla would cause misunderstandings. She admits being exact opposite with him in many ways. This has led others to opine their lassitude for each other might cause the duo’s break up sooner than expected. In this light, Kathryn laughed it off for many times the differences would ignite… Read More »

AGA IN DEEP MOURN

Trivia: The unexpected demise of Aga Muhlach’s dad Alvaro ‘Cheng’ Muhlach has left their family in deep mourn, especially Aga. Cheng died of cardiac arrest at the St. Luke’s Medical Center and was laid to rest at the Heritage Park in Taguig City. This writer can’t help but recall my closeness with Cheng and the entire Muhlach family.… Read More »

BEAUTY QUEENS IN FOCUS DID YOU KNOW?

Trivia: Not a few are aware that from the ‘50s to early ‘70s, several beauty queens ended up as showbiz personalities. But a less known fact was two were already movie actresses prior to their winning Miss Philippines crown, none other than Lalaine Bennett and Josephine Estrada. To recall, willowy and exotic Lalaine had appeared in movie lead… Read More »