Filipino selected to participate in prestigious music academy
A Filipino from the Philippines, for the first time ever, has been selected to participate in a prestigious music program in Paris. John Paul “JP” del Mundo was among 61…
Category: Showbiz
Covering the week’s most noteworthy stories in showbiz for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Read More
Asian-American musical premieres at Pasadena Playhouse
An Asian-American musical about forbidden love has made its world premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse. Waterfall tells the story of Thai student Noppon (played by Thai superstar Bie Sukrit) falling…
Miss World 2013 Megan Young reprises role of MariMar
Dubbed as one of the most successful telenovela series in the Philippines, the 2007 remake of MariMar paved the way for Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes to stardom. The couple…
Fil-Am film documents struggles of Filipina transwomen
A new film produced and directed by a Filipino American looks to shed light on the transgender community and help viewers understand what they go through. “Shunned” tells the struggles…
San Francisco celebrates 117th Philippine Independence Day
A myriad of representation involving hundreds of community movers and shakers in the Filipino-American community were present last Friday, June 12, during the celebration of the 117th anniversary of Philippine…
Judy Ann Santos is pregnant again, Kris Aquino plans to live in the US next year
AFTER trying and praying for another child, actress Judy Ann Santos is pregnant again! The news was confirmed by the actress’ husband, actor and host Ryan Agoncillo, during the noontime…
Idina Menzel sings part of ‘Let it Go’ in Tagalog at MOA concert
SINGER Idina Menzel gave her Filipino fans a special treat during her concert Sunday, June 7, at the Mall of Asia Arena by singing “Let it Go” from the Disney…
#IAm Campaign highlights Asian American success stories
IN what Korean-American comedian Paul PK Kim called an “Oprah style” interview, three Asian American YouTubers and three restaurant founders shared their journeys to success, as well as random details…
Katrina Halili reconciles with Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho
IF they say that there are no permanent friends in showbusiness, then it is also true that there are no permanent enemies either. This is true for sexy star Katrina…
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor turns 62 on May 21
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will celebrate her 62nd birthday on Thursday, May 21. Also known as Ate Guy and/or La Aunor, Nora was born in Iriga,…
Fil-Ams show pride through “Manny” documentary and soundtrack
In time for Saturday’s mega-fight, Ryan Moore, the Filipino-American director of “Manny,” is encouraging viewers to watch the documentary to get to know Manny Pacquiao — beyond what they see…
Catching up with Marc Anthony Nicolas
Producer receives fourth Daytime Emmy nomination for ‘The Talk’ The glitz and glamor of Hollywood can be captivating to many, but reaching that level of success is not exactly…
2015 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Award Winners
New York, NY [April 23, 2015] – The 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by AT&T, announced the winners of…
Comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso
Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso when she recently signed a two-year exclusive, guaranteed contact with GMA 7. The contract signing was happened last April…
Jimmy Kimmel features and sings Pacquiao’s Tagalog song on show
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, April 15, featured a Tagalog song that boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is expected to use for his ring entrance on the…
Jimmy Kimmel features and sings Pacquiao’s Tagalog song on show
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, April 15, featured a Tagalog song that boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is expected to use for his ring entrance on the…
Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador ‘on a break’ from their relationship
Actor Gerald Anderson finally confirmed about the rumors surrounding his relationship with girlfriend Maja Salvador last April 14 during the press conference of his new teleserye, Nathaniel. According to the…
Wedding bells but no date yet for Toni Gonzaga and Direk Paul Soriano
Although actress, singer and TV host Toni Gonzaga and fiancé director Paul Soriano have announced their engagement and their plans to tie the knot this year, no date has been…
Sarah Geronimo serenades boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli on his 25th birthday
LOVE was definitely in the air last March 26 when Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo serenaded his boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli during his 25th birthday celebration. Last year, Sarah also expressed her…
CA Governor Jerry Brown Jr. heads list of global celebrities celebrating birthdays in April
Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Brown, Jr., born on April 7, 1938, heads the list of prominent celebrities celebrating their birthdays in the month of April. Jerry is an American politician currently serving…
Actress Liezl Sumilang-Martinez passes away at 47; Bb. Pilipinas crowns new Filipina queens
Actress Liezl Sumilang Martinez died in her sleep last March 14 at the Medical City in Pasig City, after a long batter with cancer. She was only 47 years old….
Megastar Sharon Cuneta is back ‘home’ at ABS-CBN
After more than two years being with TV5, Megastar Sharon Cuneta is back “home” at ABS-CBN 2. It could be remembered that back in 2012, Sharon signed a contract with…
‘The Voice of the Philippines Season 2’ winner is Jason Dy
A 24-year-old crooner from Butuan City who channels his experiences from belonging to a broken family to his performances was declared the grand winner of this season’s The Voice of…
Duggan’s Serra Mortuary President Dan Duggan heads list of March birthday celebrants
Dan Duggan, President of Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, the most reliable funeral service company that Filipino-Americans depend on to honor and respect their loved ones passing, will celebrate his birthday on…
Darren Criss to play next ‘Hedwig’
PART-Pinoy TV breakout star Darren Criss is Broadway’s next Hedwig. The 28-year-old “Glee” actor, originally from San Francisco, will return to his Broadway roots in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” the Tony Award-winning…
Piolo Pascual and former girlfriend KC Concepcion now ‘more than civil’
THEY were once the fairytale romance in Philippine showbiz. He, the dashing debonair actor who captured the hearts of many women, she was the daughter of showbiz royalty. Many fans…
Celebrating love this Valentine’s —and every day for couples
This Saturday, February 14, is the day of love, wine and roses and I have asked some of my friends—especially happily married couples—on how they will celebrate Valentine’s Day. …
Filipina singing group Hi-Pertensions headlines fundraising concert on Feb. 21
The internationally known Filipina singing group Hi-Pertensions will be headlining a fundraising concert entitled, Thank You for the Music, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Harbor Light, 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont,…
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino heads list of February birthday celebrants
TV host, actress and major endorser Kris Aquino heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthday during the love month of February. Born Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino on February…
Miss Philippines Mary Jean ‘MJ’ Lastimosa: Ready for the 63rd Miss Universe pageant
Mary Jane “MJ” Lastimosa, the Philippine representative to this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Miami, Florida, has been getting a lot of positive feedbacks online from fans and pageant experts….