Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has always remained mum about the past feud she had with actress Heart Evangelista. It could be remembered that the friction happened sometime in 2011, while the two actresses were filming the movie “Temptation Island.” It was said that it came to a point that Heart’s mother, Cecile Ongpauco, even…
Singer and actress Sarah Geronimo finally cleared the rumors that she’s already engaged and living with boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli. In an interview with push.com, the Popstar Princess denied that she’s already engaged. “Maraming naglabasan. Nagli-live in na daw kami, buntis daw ako at engaged na kami. Wala, wala,” she said. In an interview with Pep.ph,…
Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Brown Jr., born on April 7, 1938; heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays for the month of April. Brown is currently the 39th Governor of the Golden State of California since 2011, and was also Governor from 1975 to 1983. Before being Governor, he served in numerous State…
REIGNING Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is no longer a member of “Team Sawi,” as the Filipina beauty queen is apparently dating Mikhail “Doc Mike” Varshavski, who was named the “Hottest Doctor Alive” by People magazine in 2015. Initially, the two met last month and the 26-year-old Filipino-German beauty diffused rumors that they are romantically…
THEY say only the good die young. So when news broke out on March 2002 that then young actor Rico Yan was dead, everybody thought it was a hoax. He just turned 27 years old that time and was at the peak of his career. Born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan on March 14, 1975;…
STILL trying to move on from the sudden death of famed director Wenn Deramas, the Philippine entertainment industry is again faced with the passing of another colleague. Francis Xavier Pasion, director and screenwriter of top-rating primetime dramas for such as On The Wings of Love, Princess and I and My Binondo Girl; was found dead…
GONE too soon—that is how many people in Philippine showbiz have described how they feel about the passing of box-office director Wenn Deramas last Monday, Feb. 29 due to cardiac arrest. He was only 49 years old. Deramas’ friend, talent manager June Rufino, told ANC that the director was rushed Capitol Medical Center at 2am,…
DAN Duggan, the President of Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, heads the list of March birthday celebrants. He will be celebrating his birthday on Easter Sunday, March 27. Duggan’s Serra Mortuary is highly trusted by Filipino-Americans in the Peninsula, especially during their most trying times as they honor and pay respects to their loved ones who…
IT’S almost a week after Valentine’s Day but we’re still hoping that people will continue to be in love and stay in love. I’m sure many people celebrated the day, and we’re curious how our favorite celebrities spent their Valentine’s. Some got flowers—while others declared how much love they are feeling for their special someone….
LET’S put the gossip aside about John Lloyd Cruz’s confirmed breakup with girlfriend, actress Angelica Panganiban—for now. There’s a new project coming up for the actor, and although it is a romantic movie, it does not involved rumored reel—and now real love team, Bea Alonzo. The exciting news is that John Lloyd will be officially…
THOUGH their wedding was simple and not as grand as other celebrities, Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto’s celebration was still, nonetheless, star-studded. Aside from the fact that the two are co-hosts “Eat Bulaga, the longest running afternoon TV show in the Philippines, both have friends and family in showbiz. Officiated by Father Jeffrey Quintela, the…
INTERNATIONALLY known Filipina stage actress and singer Lea Salonga heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthday this February. Lea will celebrate her birthday on Monday, February 22. Lea is most known for her role of Kim in the highly successful musical, “Miss Saigon,” for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer…
AFTER almost five years of being in a relationship, Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo decided to call it quits. In his radio program on DZMM last Saturday, Jan. 16, talent manager and actor Ogie Diaz confirmed that the couple had indeed gone their separate ways. Bea, the star of the blockbuster film A…
THE Philippine entertainment industry was full of sadness last week when veteran actor and TV host German Moreno passed away last Friday, January 8 at the age of 82. Fondly called Kuya Germs, it was his nephew, TV host John Nite, who confirmed the news through a statement released to the media. According to John,…
IT’S the start of the year and again, we set goals for ourselves hoping that we get to religiously do them. Just like us, showbiz personalities have their own list of resolutions that they intend to achieve. Here are some of the celebrities who have shared their plans on how to live their life…
UNITED States First Lady Michelle Robinson Obama heads the list January birthday celebrants. She will be celebrating her 52nd birthday on Sunday, January 17, with her husband, President Barack Obama and daughters Malia and Natasha. Mrs. Obama is a lawyer and writer prior to becoming First Lady. Raised at the South Side of Chicago, she…
LAST week, I wrote about determined Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to win in the Miss Universe pageant. In fact, having joined Binibining Pilipinas three times to be able to get where she is now is a sign that this beauty queen is headstrong and cannot be discouraged easily. All the hard work, determination and patience have…
TWO Filipina beauties are ready to face the international audience and determined to win the respective titles they are vying for. First up is Pia Wurtzbach, who is the Philippine representative in the 64th Miss Universe pageant. The 26-year-old beauty queen recently answered questions from fans via the official Miss Universe Facebook page. When asked…
ALTHOUGH her wedding to fiance Ali Khatibi was supposed to take place this month, sexy actress Cristine Reyes said that they had to move the date to January next year. The reason for the postponement was to be able to have more time to prepare. “Kasi ganito yan, super excited ako na ikakasal na kami…
There is no question that one way to attract people to vote for a particular candidate, is to have a big star to endorse him. In next year’s Philippine election, candidates have started to bring in some star power to their campaign. Of course, there are those who are already in show business—like Batangas Gov….
For the merry month of December, world boxing champion, Sarangani Congressman and senatorial candidate Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays. The world-famous boxer will be celebrating another year of his life on Monday, December 7. Others who are celebrating their birthdays this month are: December 4 – Former…
IT was indeed a memorable night when beauty queen Joy Conde (now Cruz) finally passed her crown and title to the new Miss Republic of the Philippines, Fermira Dianne Tumangan Ramos of Zambales last November 4 at The Theatre of Solaire Resort & Casino. Joy also stole the night as she went onstage to do…
A 24-year-old lass from Solano, Nueva Vizcaya will be representing the Philippines at the Miss World pageant on December 19 in China. Hillarie Danielle Parungao, a nursing graduate and freelance model, was crowned Miss World Philippines 2015 last Sunday, November 1 at Solaire Resort and Casino. Last year, Hillarie was the country’s representative at…
Vilma Santos, know in Philippine showbiz as the Star for All Seasons and who is also the beloved Governor of Batangas, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays this month of November. She will be turning another year on Tuesday, November 3. Other personalities celebrating are: November 1 – Fr. Abraham Alonzo…
LAST week yours truly wrote about some of the showbiz personalities running in next year’s Philippine elections. Since the deadline to submit Certificates of Candidacies (COC) was last Friday, October 16; there were other stars who showed up at the Commission of Election (COMELEC) to file for their candidacies since my last column came out….
THERE is no doubt that being in the entertainment industry has its advantages. A star’s popularity makes him or her a household name, and name recall is one of the ways of winning an election. A lot of artists have successfully ventured into politics like former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, Manila…
Even in the past, the entertainment industry has played a big role in Philippine politics. Apart from the artists that perform during the campaign season and the one who actually won (actor Joseph “Erap” Estrada who became a mayor, senator, vice president and then president—and is now again the mayor of Manila; and many more),…
IN the year 1973, Rizal Governor Adelina Rodriguez sponsored the first Green Revolution Trade and Exposition Industrial Fair in Pasig. It was highlighted by the nationwide search for candidates for the Miss Green Revolution beauty pageant, which yours truly was the chairman. The winner of that prestigious beauty and talent competition was none other than…
Actress, singer and TV host Toni Gonzaga admitted that she did not expect to win when she attended the 63rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards last Sunday night, September 20. Toni won her first Best Actress award for her role in Olivia Lamasan’s Starting Over Again. The actress said that she…
Sultry singer/actress Vina Morales’ heart is a-flutter these days because after seven years, she finally has found a new love. The Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita star share a photo of her and her French boyfriend on Instagram. The shot was taken during Vina’s recently concluded ASAP Live in London show, held at the SSE…
