Renowned Filipino actor Ronaldo Valdez, celebrated for his versatile contributions to film and television spanning nearly five decades, has passed away. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Survived by his wife, Maria Fe Gibbs, and children, actor-comedian Janno Gibbs and Melissa Gibbs. Born Ronald James Dulaca Gibbs in 1947, …
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Hot chocolate for the holidays: ‘Wonka’ tops N. America box office
Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Warner Bros.’ fantasy musical “Wonka,” boosted by the star power of Timothee Chalamet, enjoyed a sweet opening in North American theaters this weekend after an equally strong debut overseas, industry watchers reported Sunday. The film took in an estimated $39 …
Read More »25 student filmmakers receive P100K film grants for upcoming festival
Alexa Moneii Agaloos, one of the student filmmakers and recipient of P100,000 film grant. (Puregold / Release) MANILA, Philippines — A total of 25 students from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are slated to receive P100,000 each as grants for an upcoming film festival. The student-filmmakers turned in the most promising short …
Read More »KMJS Christmas Special’ takes viewers on a trip to Switzerland
Experience a winter wonderland Christmas this holiday season as award-winning journalist Jessica Soho takes viewers to viral places in Switzerland in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) Christmas Special, “Lumipad ang aming team sa Switzerland,” airing today, December 17, 8:15 p.m. on GMA-7. KMJS Christmas Special takes viewers to a trip …
Read More »Kathryn Bernardo shares appreciation post: ‘No looking back, only moving forward’
Kathryn Bernardo (The STAR / Geremy Pintolo) MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off her Fabulous Award at the recently concluded Asia Artist Award 2023 (AAA), Kathryn Bernardo has many things she wants to thank for and she showed these in her most recent Instagram post. Kathryn’s post is a mix of …
Read More »STREAMING REVIEWS: Desolation alley
At a Glance Afire (Amazon Prime by Demand) – Christian Petzold directs this cerebral but engrossing film. It took home the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin earlier in the year, and it’s not hard to understand why this drama received such an accolade. The Royal Hotel (Amazon Prime …
Read More »Matthew Perry died of accidental ketamine overdose, examiner finds
“Friends” actor Matthew Perry died from an accidental ketamine overdose, medical examiners said Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the beloved but troubled TV star. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the hit TV sitcom from 1994-2004, died at the age of 54, having been found unconscious in …
Read More »‘So much for silent nights’: Hilary Duff pregnant with 4th baby
Hilary Duff at the “How I Met Your Father” fan experience in Los Angeles, California celebrating the show’s first season finale. (Getty Images via AFP / Emma McIntyre) MANILA, Philippines — Actress Hilary Duff is pregnant with her fourth child, her third with musical artist and husband Matthew Koma. The …
Read More »Stage version of Netflix hit ‘Stranger Things’ opens in London
After proving to be one of Netflix’s most popular shows, the makers of “Stranger Things” are hoping for similar success with a stage adaptation of the science-fiction-horror series, which opened in Britain Thursday. “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, which premiered at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End, is a …
Read More »Ryan Gallagher: From ‘The Voice’ to the heart of Filipinos
Strong faith, a loving heart, unwavering optimism and inherent musicality are common attributes among Filipinos. Filipinos and Michigan-born and bred Ryan Gallager, that is. Those familiar with the handsome crooner should know him as one of the more popular contestants of America’s “The Voice” who, through the years, has turned …
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