‘Widows’ War’ lead star Bea Alonzo looks back on her experience of portraying for the first time a character without a clear love interest, talks about her evolving career choices and offers a glimpse into the status of her love life. (Photo from Bea Alonzo’s Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Bea …
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‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Perez’ top nominations for BAFTAs
‘Conclave’ unveils a gripping tale of power and intrigue within the Vatican Conclave and Emilia Perez on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain’s BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace. Conclave, a fictionalized account of high-stakes horse-trading in the Vatican after …
Read More »Pamela Anderson planned to make pickles at home in B.C. Then, she was offered the role of a lifetime
As she turned the pages of the script, one her agent had previously turned down, Pamela Anderson knew she could play the lead role — and play it well. “Goosebumps,” she told CBC’s On the Coast guest host Amy Bell. “I knew how to play her. I knew that I …
Read More »‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal competing at Berlinale
Maris Racal in ‘Sunshine’ / Project 8 Projects MANILA, Philippines — Antoinette Jadaone’s new film “Sunshine” starring Maris Racal will compete at the upcoming 75th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). The movie’s production company Project 8 Projects confirmed on social media that the film will make its European premiere as an …
Read More »ASAP Sessionistas reunite onstage for pre-Valentine concert
OPM acoustic singers (clockwise) Duncan Ramos, Nyoy Volante, Kean Cipriano, Ice Seguerra, Sitti Navarro, Princess Velasco, and Juris Fernandez reunite in upcoming concert ‘Love, Sessionistas’ A highly anticipated reunion concert featuring some of the Philippines’ beloved music artists will take place this Valentine’s season. Fire and Ice Productions and Fire …
Read More »Miss Universe PH-Quezon City unveils Top 10 candidates
After a successful inaugural run in 2024, Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City (MUPH-QC) is back, ready to discover its next representative for the prestigious Miss Universe Philippines 2025 competition. On January 10, MUPH-QC unveiled its 10 official candidates who embody beauty, grace, and inspiring life stories. Selected from various parts of …
Read More »TBA Studios begins production of historical film ‘Quezon’
‘Quezon,’ set for release later this year, will delve into the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer, soldier, and statesman who served as the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. MANILA, Philippines — TBA Studios, the producer of Jerrold Tarog’s “Heneral Luna” and …
Read More »Celebs weigh in on viral video of mall guard, flower vendor
Several celebrities including actors John Arcilla, Rocco Nacino and Derek Ramsay took to social media recently to share their two cents relating the viral video of a mall guard tussling with a flower vendor. Sharing the video on Instagram, John wrote, “Kung hindi miserable at hindi mahirap ang buhay ng …
Read More »‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho to show new film at Berlin festival
Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson (left) leads award-winning Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, ‘Mickey 17’ South Korean director Bong Joon-ho will present his new film Mickey 17 out of competition in Berlin next month, the city’s film festival announced on Thursday. Six years ago, Bong won the Palme d’Or at …
Read More »‘Incognito’ banks on a strong ensemble for its next-level action story
Produced by ABS-CBN Star Creatives, ‘Incognito’ is banking on an intriguing plot about private military contractors, high-stakes action scenes and a star- studded ensemble cast. (STAR / File) The latest action drama series “Incognito,” which is set to debut on Netflix today (Jan. 17), aims to elevate the action-drama genre …
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