The advent of 2018 enthralls with anticipation people who assiduously patronize the movies and boob tube programs. Of course, these include the media men, critics as well who have their own predictions this New Year. Let us start with the famous love teams. Who among the Nadine Lustre-James Reid, Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano, Daniel Padilla-Kathryn Bernardo or even… Read More »
Trivia: With the Yuletide season reverberates in our midst, one can’t help but to remember the popular Filipino ditties from the ‘50s still love to belt by Pinoys, especially the carolers. These songs were popularized by Ruben Tagalog, Diomedes Maturan, Ric Manrique and Didith Reyes. These were Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, Cumbachero, Merry Christmas na Maluwalhati, Miss… Read More »
Since the airing Last September of the new TV talk show Lolas Beautiful Day, with hosts Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros, the latter who’s an open gay has a wish still unfulfilled. That is Piolo Pascual to be a special guest. Out of it, co-workers would tease Paolo if Piolo is his secret target to… Read More »
Trivia: The dawning of All Souls Day this November brings to one’s mind the tragic deaths of several celebrities that shocked the movie world. To begin with, in the late ‘40s, singer-actress Lilian Velez who rose to fame with her original classic song Sa Kabukiran became famous with her movie team up with Narding Anzures, the son… Read More »
Since Kylie Padilla delivered her child by Aljur Abrenica, the latter confided that her dad Robin Padilla has not seen the baby. Aljur recounted to writer-pals that he brought the child at Robin’s digs but Robin allegedly refused to get out of his room. In any case, both Kylie and Aljur remain impervious about Robin’s act, with… Read More »
Two popular personalities Matt Evans and Tom Araullo under ABS-CBN said adieu to co-workers at ABS-CBN network.This triggered the talks that the two would soon transfer to GMA-7. Matt admits he has a new manager who maps out bigger plans him after his last appearance at the TV series Greatest Love. Matt guested at the Kapuso station… Read More »
Last Sept. 3, 2017, Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos have been honored anew by the Star Awards of the Philippine Movie Press Club. It’s the ultimate one called Ginintuang mga Bituin ng Pelikulang Pilipino.Aside from best actress trophies, both had been accorded also the Ulirang Artista and Lifetime Achievement Awards The duo also tied the actress of… Read More »
To quote showbiz authority Mario Hernando, the recent demise of veteran actress Zeny Zabala is a big loss in the movie world. From the ‘50s to early ‘70s Zeny has tagged the Villainess Queen who made things difficult for lead stars Gloria Romero, Lolita Rodriguez, Rita Gomez, Marlene Dauden and later Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes in… Read More »
Would you believe Liza Soberano missed a chance of a big Hollywood break? On the day she was scheduled for the audition, she did not show up for personal reasons that triggered the bemuse reaction of her followers who have craved for that rare opportunity. A colleague reported to this writer that Liza kept mum on the issue… Read More »
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 »