Entertainment

Korean YouTube vlogger Tzuyang  (real name Park Jung-won) apologized for uploading a video in which she and a Korean comedian made fun of, mocked and stereotyped Filipinos. Tzuyang (쯔양) is a “mukbang” vlogger who uploads videos showing her eating different kinds of food. In a video she uploaded on Jan. 28 on her …

Italian Ambassador to Manila Marco Clemente (PNA file photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – Italy is bringing a Giacomo Puccini piece this coming March in a Tondo covered court — a unique venue for an opera performance — as a way to further bridge the two countries culturally and make access to …

The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down, a new reality TV show, is mixing Seth Rogen’s inherent charm with the explosion in popularity of pottery and ceramics. The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down adapted from successful British counterpart. A new Canadian reality TV show is mixing Seth Rogen’s inherent charm with …

“Miss Saigon” actors Abigail Adriano and Seann Miley Moore/GMG Productions via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming run of “Miss Saigon” in the Philippines has extended its show dates one last time, now playing until May 12, 2024 in The Theater at Solaire. Production company GMG Productions announced the final extension …

Mayonnaise frontman Monty Macalino/Monty Macalino via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — Mayonnaise frontman Monty Macalino believes the local music industry is alive and kicking. “Sobrang ganda ng music industry ngayon, sobrang lawak na ng landscape. Napaka-swerte ng panahon ngayon because of digital streaming,” Monty said. “Pwede kang kumita sa maraming social …

From left: Returning beauty queens Ahtisa Manalo, Christi Lynn McGarry, Kris Tiffany Janson, and Cyrille Payumo  It’s the year of returning beauty queens in the much-anticipated Miss Universe Philippines 2024 search. The list is growing for former beauty titlists, who have represented the country in global pageants, making a comeback …

LizQuen at the 2019 ABS-CBN Ball (Philstar.com / Kat Leandicho, file)  MANILA, Philippines — Actor Enrique Gil expressed his pride and support for longtime partner Liza Soberano, who has cracked into the Hollywood scene thanks to her latest film “Lisa Frankenstein.” Enrique attended the film’s Philippine premiere yesterday. It happened …

K-pop boy band ENHYPEN finished their “Fate” world tour with a grand and spectacular show in the Philippines. ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) held the “Fate” concert on Feb. 3 at the New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac, about more than 100 km from Manila. The show pulled out all the stops …

Dominic Roque proposing to Bea Alonzo. (Dominic Roque via Instagram)  MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have split up, veteran host Boy Abunda host has confirmed. Boy opened the February 6 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” sharing he was in Hong Kong over the weekend …

Connie Sinclair, a former newsreader at CBC Radio in Toronto who had a long career in broadcasting, has died, her family says. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of mother, grandmother, partner, animal lover, educator and broadcaster Connie Sinclair,” her partner, Mark Wigmore, wrote in post on Facebook. …