Actress Vilma Santos (left) stars alongside Claudine Barretto in director Rory Quintos’ 2000 film ‘Anak’ Award-winning actress Vilma Santos has taken on a passionate advocacy, urging both government and private sectors to support initiatives aimed at preserving and restoring classic films produced from the ‘70s to the 2000s, which were …
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Tom Wilson’s memoir-turned-musical brings ‘celebration of Indigenous identity’ to Hamilton stage
The Hamilton artist and musician’s musical Beautiful Scars is about his journey to discovering his Indigenous identity. Beautiful Scars will run at Theatre Aquarius from April 24 to May 11. When Mohawk artist Tom Wilson was writing his best-selling memoir Beautiful Scars, he’d often read passages out loud to himself, …
Read More »Celine Dion gives health update in rare interview
Montreal, Canada – Canadian pop megastar Celine Dion, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder, said in her first interview since announcing the career-sidelining diagnosis that she is well, but taking life “one day at a time.” Dion, 56, first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with …
Read More »Imelda Papin removes ‘loyalista’ word from her biopic
Imelda Papin (middle) is flanked by her grandson, Zac Papin (left), and director Gabby Ramos during a recent movie screening. Previously, we wrote about “Loyalista,” the movie, and how it gives the public a rare glimpse of the Marcoses’ life in exile in Hawaii with Imelda Papin. Recently, the famous …
Read More »Willie Revillame — will he or won’t he run for office?
AT least three TV hosts are believed to be chasing their senatorial dream come the mid-term elections next year. Of the three, confirmed as of January this year is Willie Revillame. The former “Wowowin” host made the announcement himself at the prayer rally on January 28 dubbed as Hakbang sa …
Read More »Students tackle social issues in limited-run shows
Third-year communication students from 2D production house with Asst. Prof. Faye Martel Abugan (rightmost) The 2D production house, led by dedicated third-year UST communication students under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Faye Martel Abugan, MA, of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, is bringing you two shows for a …
Read More »Marlon Stockinger spotted with new girlfriend; ex Pia Wurtzbach marks 1st wedding anniversary with Jeremy Jauncey
From left: Marlon Stockinger and Dani Camcam; Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo; Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey via Instagram, screenshot) MANILA, Philippines — Racecar driver Marlon Stockinger is seen more and more with girlfriend Dani Camcam at public events. Most recently, the influencer couple has been spotted …
Read More »Walt Disney Co., National Geographic mark Earth Month with ourHOME campaign
The Walt Disney Co. and National Geographic unveiled a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, to coincide with Earth Month. The campaign will spotlight efforts internally and externally that help protect, restore, and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers, and cast members for their contributions. For over a century, Disney has …
Read More »Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names swimwear preliminaries winners in Boracay
Acqua Boracay Angels/MUPH via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — A resort in Boracay hosted the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 swimsuit preliminaries over the weekend. All 53 official delegates wore SV Swimwear of their choice. Some opted for bikinis, others for maillots, while a few chose the traditional monokini. The Miss Universe …
Read More »‘Under Parallel Skies’ paints a nuanced picture of life’s realities
‘Under Parallel Skies’ stars Janella Salvador (left) and Win Metawin (right) as two individuals who unexpectedly crossed paths in Hong Kong Cross-country film Under Parallel Skies hit the Philippine cinemas last Wednesday, April 17, starring Thai actor Win Metawin and Filipina actress Janella Salvador. The film delves into the story …
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