Covering the week’s most noteworthy stories in showbiz for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Photo from Instagram/@lizasoberano Filipino American actress Liza Soberano served on a five-member jury that selected Andrei Kutsila’s Letters From the Silenced Country for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary during the…
Photos from Instagram/@zsazsapadilla Singer-actress asks for prayers as family remembers brother who died at 57 MANILA — Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla is mourning the death of her younger brother, Peregrine…
Photo from Instagram/@ chinitaprincess MANILA — Actress and television host Kim Chiu is moving forward with her handbag business, introducing six new designs for House of Little Bunny Philippines while…
Niño Muhlach with wife Diane Abby Tupaz Photo Facebook/@dianeabby MANILA — The Land Transportation Office has revoked actor Niño Muhlach’s driver’s license for two years after…
Bela Padilla and Martin Tan. Photo: Instagram/@withjohnnyk MANILA — Actress, writer and director Bela Padilla and tech executive Martin Tan have confirmed they are in a relationship, ending months of…
Photo from Instagram/@sinegangdotph MANILA — More than five decades after Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang introduced Christopher de Leon to movie audiences, the actor returned to the Lino Brocka classic at the Philippine premiere…
Photo from Instagram/@kristinaconcepcion The actress posted photos and video from a recent dinner with her stepfather, whom she calls “Dad” MANILA — KC Concepcion shared a recent dinner with Sen….
Screengrab Photo from Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update/YT Actress-comedian says she was not surprised by the reported marriage MANILA — Gerald Sibayan, former husband of actress-comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas, has reportedly…
Photo from Instagram/@frankiepangilinan Singer-actress speaks about her relationship and says she continues to love and miss her older sister MANILA, Philippines — Frankie “Kakie” Pangilinan has confirmed that she is…
Photo from Facebook/@KimChiuOfficial Quezon City prosecutors find sufficient basis to pursue charges; Lakam Chiu denies wrongdoing MANILA — Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, the elder sister of actress and television host…
Photo from Instagram/@praybeytbenjamin MediaQuest partnership and the return of “Gandang Gabi Vice” on GMA extend the comedian-host’s reach across competing Philippine media platforms. Vice Ganda is backing closer collaboration among…
Photo from Instagram/@ogie_diaz Actress and Quezon City councilor says there was no feud as longtime professional relationship closes MANILA — Actress and Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez and talent manager Ogie…
Photo from Instagram/@iamhearte Former early-2000s onscreen partners are developing a project for longtime followers MANILA — John Prats and Heart Evangelista are working together on a new project more than two…
photo from Facebook/@jodistamariaph ‘Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon’ examines estrangement and the responsibility of confronting pain before it reaches another generation MANILA — Jodi Sta. Maria says unresolved family wounds should…
Photo from Instagram/@ramsayderek07 Agency says another person was driving the vehicle, which remains registered in actor’s name, as investigators examine circumstances behind plate mismatch MANILA — Actor Derek Ramsay said he…
Photo from Instagram/@annecurtissmith Actress-host responds to months of online concern and urges regular checkups without disclosing a diagnosis MANILA — Anne Curtis has reassured supporters that she is doing well while…
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…
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…
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/@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…
Photo from Instagram/@joross_gamboa Actor Joross Gamboa said his studies of the Bible are not a step toward becoming a pastor, making clear that he has no plans to enter formal…
Photos from Instagram/@beaalonzo MANILA — Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Ferdinand Vincent Co were married July 13 in a private civil ceremony at Makati City Hall, with Makati Mayor Nancy Binay…
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but Tom Cruise and filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu have combined forces for the first time…
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia at the Hollywood Bowl Photo from Instagram/@ DisneyStudios Catherine Laga‘aia gives Disney’s familiar ocean adventure a grounded human center LOS ANGELES — Disney’s live-action “Moana”…
Vic Sotto and Vice Ganda Photo from Facebook/@ vicegandaofficialph “The Greatest Showdown,” directed by Jun Robles Lana, marks the first feature-film collaboration between two mainstays…
Team #MaeBy Photo from Facebook/@KrisAquinoWorld The “Eat Bulaga” guest host also plans to use part of his earnings to treat his mother, Kris Aquino. MANILA — Bimby…
The Philippines mourns the loss of its beloved Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Nora Aunor. With a career spanning over six decades, Nora’s impact on Philippine entertainment…
