“Miss Saigon” in theaters this Thursday, Sept. 22 for one-day screening!
If there is any international theater production in the world that has had Filipinos front row and center as part of the cast, It is Cameron Macintosh’s “Miss Saigon.” And…
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ABS-CBS President Charo Santos Concio heads list of October birthday celebrants
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…
What’s next for the Queen of All Media?
After weeks of rumors and silence from Kris Aquino’s camp, the Queen of All Media finally confirmed on social media that she is indeed leaving ABS-CBN, which had been her…
Erick Esteban returns to stand-up comedy
I met Erick Esteban on the set of an AFI film called “Unrest” several years ago. We have collaborated on the sketch comedy show we featured on Kababayan Today on…
Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo return to the big screen via ‘Barcelona’
One of the most sought-after tandem of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo returns to the big screen via their romantic movie, “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” under Star Cinema. The popularity…
Multi-awarded actor Jericho Rosales heads list of September birthday celebrants
MULTI-awarded actor Jericho Rosales heads list of September birthday celebrants Jericho Vibar Rosales, also known as Echo to his fans and friends, will celebrate his 37th birthday on Thursday, September…
Matteo Guidicelli on marriage: No plans yet
Actor Matteo Guidicelli dismissed rumors that he and girlfriend, Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo, are planning to get married. He explained that getting married is a serious matter and thinks that…
Sam Milby finds new love through social media
Sam Milby is sporting a new smile these days and it’s because of a girl. The handsome actor’s newfound love is Japanese-British model-blogger Mari Jasmine. He met her through the…
Natalie Duran: the First Pinay American Ninja Warrior competitor!
If you missed “Kababayan Today’s” airing last Friday, August 12, we featured Natalie Duran. Natalie Duran is a 25-year-old second-generation Filipina living in Los Angeles. Natalie choose the medical route and is a scientist! She…
James Yap says he is thrilled to be a father again
Philippine cager James Yap can’t contain his happiness and excitement about being a father again! Last Tuesday, August 9, James’ girlfriend, Italian Michela Cazzola gave birth to a healthy baby…
The next Miss Universe pageant will be in the Philippines
Surely, Filipinos back home — and all over the world — are dancing with pride and joy now that it has been confirmed that the Miss Universe 2016 pageant will…
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera head list of August birthday celebrants
Philippine’s real life couple, GMA 7’s Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, who are now proud parents to daughter Letizia, heads the list of birthday celebrants for…
Luis Manzano now dating actress Jessy Mendiola
Luis Manzano kept mum about his private life after breaking up with actress Angel Locsin, so a lot of people were wondering if he was seeing anyone new. After months…
2016 Miss World America Audra Mari is part Filipina
The new 2016 Miss World America is a Fil-Am from North Dakota! Twenty-year-old Audra Mari, a dean’s lister at the North Dakota State University taking up Public Relations and Communications,…
Actress Toni Gonzaga is having a baby boy!
OUR congratulations in advance to actress and host Toni Gonzaga and her husband, director Paul Soriano for their upcoming baby boy! The baby’s gender was revealed in an interview with…
Legendary movie queen Susan Roces heads list of glorious July celebrity birthday celebrants
Susan Roces, the original Queen of Philippine Movies, heads the list of July birthday celebrants. “Inday Susan,” as she is called by family and close friends, will celebrate her 76th…
Celebrities support Rocky Gathercole’s ‘Rock The Runway’
Fashion Fundraiser for Bantay Bata on July 28 HOLLYWOOD—When Queen of Latin Pop Paulina Rubio tweeted about “Rock The Runway”—avant-garde Filipino designer Rocky Gathercole’s benefit fashion show for Bantay Bata…
‘Taklub,’ John Lloyd Cruz and LJ Reyes win top awards at 39th Gawad Urian
Actor John Lloyd Cruz won the honor for the film “Honor Thy Father,” while LJ Reyes won best actress for the film “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan” at the 39th…
Dodger's Night
FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT. The Los Angeles Dodgers held its seventh annual Filipino Heritage Night on Friday, June 17 at Dodger Stadium. Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas threw the ceremonial first pitch, while Broadway star Joan Almedilla sang the national anthem. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Keith Guiang was honored as a Military Hero of the Game. Dodger Stadium also offered a Filipino Night t-shirt and a special Pinoy Dog — a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog with diced Spam, pineapple, onions and chicharrones. The Dodgers went up against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2. Photos by Andy Tecson
Jessica Sanchez makes waves for Clinton campaign
Jessica Sanchez’s latest single “Stronger Together” was a hit at this year’s Democratic National Convention, so much so that the song has become the unofficial anthem of Democratic presidential nominee…
Miss Philippines Earth 2016 is from Puerto Princesa, Palawan
The new Miss Philippines Earth 2016 has been crowned last Saturday, June 11 at UP Theater in Diliman, Quezon City. Standing out amongst 45 other candidates from all over the…
Top of their class: Pinoy celebrities who graduated with honors
Celebrities have a busy life — shooting schedules, appearances, concerts, red carpet premieres — that people assume they have no time to go to a regular school. But there are…
Claudine Baretto’s ‘mysterious’ illness revealed by her nephew
MOST artists don’t want the public to know if they are undergoing a medical procedure, especially those have serious health conditions. But since they live under the public eye, it’s…
Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco admit marriage problems
They were together through thick and thin, in spite of the fact that there were doubts about their relationship. So it was not a surprise to many when actors Jason…
Jaclyn Jose becomes the first Filipino to win Best Actress at Cannes
JACLYN Jose made history after winning the Best Actress award at the 69th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 22. She is the first Filipino to bring home the acting…
List for Urian nominees revealed, John Lloyd Cruz gets 2 Best Actor nods
THE nominees for the 39th Gawad Urian have been announced and John Lloyd Cruz heads the list under the Best Actor category with two nominations. The actor is nominated for…
One and Only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will turn 63 on May 21
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will celebrate her 63rd birthday on Sunday, May 21. Also known as Ate Guy and/or La Aunor, Nora was born in Iriga,…
Tribeca Film Festival Announces Here Alone And The Return As The 2016 Audience Award Winners, Powered By Infor
New York, NY [April 23, 2016] – The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced tonight at the Festival wrap party the winners of the two Audience Awards, powered by…
A new Miss Universe Philippines is crowned, Pia Wurtzbach takes her bow
A 25-year-old beauty from Quezon was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas-Universe last Sunday, April 17 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Maria Mika Maxine Medina bested 40 other candidates to win…
Filipina former Broadway actress joins the cast of ‘Sister Act’
At the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach FILIPINA-Canadian actress and comedienne J. Elaine Marcos is back on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California,…