Covering the week’s most noteworthy entertainment news for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Hawaii-born son of Filipino immigrants reaches career-high ranking after consecutive Challenger finals NEW YORK — Filipino American Andre Ilagan has earned a wild card into the US Open men’s qualifying…
Photo from Instragram/@praybeytbenjamin Vice Ganda has signed a new contract with ABS-CBN while confirming that another project involving GMA Network is planned for September, extending the comedian-host’s growing presence across…
Barbie Forteza (left) with Sharon Cuneta in the upcoming drama project ‘Honor Thy Mother’ Photo from Facebook/@ SharonCunetaOfficial MANILA — Sharon Cuneta and Barbie Forteza will play an estranged mother and…
Photo from Instagram/@nikkigil Former MYX VJ also receives Best Thesis honor Singer, actress and former television host Nikki Gil-Albert has earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the…
Screenshots courtesy of Netflix Philippines MANILA — Kris Aquino has returned to an on-camera entertainment project through a Netflix Philippines campaign, marking one of her most visible screen appearances after years…
Photo from Instagram/@sophia_laforteza Filipino singer Sophia Laforteza is temporarily stepping back from promotional activities with KATSEYE to focus on her mental health and wellness, according to HxG, the partnership between…
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Claudine Barretto has expressed support for television host Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla after a 2022 video defending her husband, Sen. Robin Padilla, resurfaced online and renewed scrutiny of his…
Composite image of former beauty queen Melanie Marquez (right) and supermodel Anna Bayle (left). Photo from Instagram/@realannabayle,@bbpilipinasofficial MANILA — Melanie Marquez has recalled passing on a proposed fashion-show appearance with fellow…
Lilith Brielle, Elaina Arguelles, Fema Ardiente and Christopher Millendez take the top titles at anniversary celebration at Glendale’s Alex Theatre GLENDALE, Calif. — Miss Philippines USA marked its 15th anniversary…
Criers for Hire and Crazy Talented Asians East West Players Flyer. By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but the beloved comedy hit “Criers for Hire,” commissioned by East…
Chicago’s only Filipino festival presented by the Chicago Park District celebrates over a century of Filipino music, culture, and language — free and open to all CHICAGO, IL — This August,…
Bea Alonzo instagram account Actress says the July 13 Makati civil ceremony was kept private because she wanted the occasion to belong to the couple MANILA — Bea Alonzo says…
Marriott Bonvoy SINGAPORE — Marriott Bonvoy has named Filipino tennis player Alex Eala the face of its “Tennis The World” campaign in Asia Pacific excluding China, expanding a sports marketing…
Janet Nepales and Amy Adamsd (Photo courtesy of Apple TV) By Janet Susan R. Nepales One actress who has remained humble, grounded and largely away from controversy is Amy Adams,…
Photo from Instagram/@hermusicofficial The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer’s performance at Kalye highlighted her connection to Rey Valera’s enduring love song. NEW YORK — H.E.R. led diners in a rendition of “Maging…
Photo from Instagram/@unstoppable_jobert Longtime columnist, broadcaster and talent manager covered Philippine show business across print, television, radio and digital media MANILA — Veteran entertainment journalist, radio commentator and talent manager Jobert…
Photo from Facebook/@MissSupranational Model, entrepreneur and Philippine Air Force reservist becomes the second Filipina to win the Poland-based pageant, following Mutya Datul’s 2013 victory MANILA — Maria Katrina Llegado won Miss…
Photo from Instagram/@krisaquino Host says sons Josh and Bimby remain her source of strength on former president’s 17th death anniversary MANILA – Kris Aquino marked the 17th death anniversary of her…
Screengrab from Netflix Philippines/Youtube The Iloilo-born Hawaii resident appeared in a Tagalog-speaking scene in the 2021 film “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” HONOLULU — Mary Egida Rivera, the Philippine-born Hawaii resident who…
Photo from Facebook/@reginevelasquezalcasid “Songbird,” planned for theatrical release in 2027, follows the singer as she prepares for her final major solo concert. MANILA — Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will mark four decades in…
Photo from Instagram/@officialsb19 Measures cite the P-pop group’s tourism appointment, Josh Cullen’s ceremonial pitch and its Lollapalooza debut; both remain pending in committee MANILA – Two resolutions filed in the House…
Photos Courtesy-of-Prime-Video By Janet Susan R. Nepales Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham may seem like an unlikely pairing in person, but they are perfect onscreen as partners in the action-adventure…
DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” will lead the third annual festival, scheduled Sept. 3-6 at the TCL Chinese Theatre and The Beverly Hilton LOS ANGELES — The Manila International Film Festival has…
From overflowing outer courts to roaring stadium crowds, the Filipina star is changing the atmosphere of international tennis and drawing a vast new audience into the sport. WASHINGTON — Weeks…
Photo credit : WTA Filipino standout completes rain-delayed comeback, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, to capture her first WTA 500 championship WASHINGTON — Alexandra “Alex” Eala defeated top-seeded Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0…
Charly Suarez celebrates in the ring with his championship belt and the Philippine flag after defeating Mexico’s Manny Avila to capture the WBO International super featherweight title. Photo Credit: Jhay…
The future of safety is being shaped at the intersection of rising threats and intelligent technology. As security challenges grow more complex across industries and cities alike, demand is rising…
Vice Ganda in “Memerimar” skit. Image from Facebook/@vicegandaofficialph Regulator seeks position paper and stronger safeguards after July 24 broadcast; no ruling or suspension has been issued MANILA. The Movie and…
Photo from Facebook/@SB19Official MANILA — The Department of Tourism has named SB19 as Philippine tourism ambassadors, bringing the five-member P-pop group into a campaign to promote the country’s destinations and…
Photo from Facebook/@KimChiuOfficial Actress and television host Kim Chiu intends to continue pursuing a qualified theft complaint against her older sister, Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, according to a statement released Thursday…
