R’Bonney Gabriel makes history as first Fil-Am Miss Universe
THE Philippines may not have secured its fifth Miss Universe crown but Filipinos in the United States and around the world are still celebrating as a Filipina American has been…
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Here Lies Love to open on Broadway in Summer 2023
Here Lies Love, the first musical on Broadway about the Philippines — with entirely Filipino principal roles — will premiere in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681…
Filipina actor Dolly de Leon makes history with Golden Globe nomination
FOLLOWING her celebrated performance in the film “Triangle of Sadness,” Filipina actor Dolly de Leon has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She…
[COLUMN] Pinoy actors part of new K-crime/ action/drama series set to air on Disney+
Q“BIG Bet,” an original series from Disney+ that is reportedly set to air this December includes Philippine actors/actresses who will play a variety of roles in the series. The series…
Filipina actor Dolly de Leon makes history with Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress
FOLLOWING her celebrated performance in the film “Triangle of Sadness,” Filipina actor Dolly de Leon has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She…
Manny Pacquiao releases movie against Asian hate crimes
LOS ANGELES – Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has xxecutive produced a movie to raise awareness of Asian hate crimes titled “Almighty Zeus”, which had a theatrical release in selected…
Introducing Ayva Severy of HBO’s The Garcias
The Garcias is a reboot of the Nickelodeon hit show, The Brothers García, which ran for four seasons from 2000-2003. It was a multi-award-winning series for its non-stereotypical portrayal of…
[COLUMN] Coco Martin to return to primetime TV via remake of ‘Batang Quiapo’
POPULAR actor-director Coco Martin is set to return to primetime television via another adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. classic, “Batang Quiapo.” The original film, which was shown in…
P-Pop kings SB19 visit Sentro Rizal SF, engages Bay Area community in CalligraFilipino activity
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco threw a warm reception to global Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) sensation SB19 during their visit on Thursday, November 17, ahead of…
[COLUMN] Pops, Sharon put retirement decisions on hold
IT’S never an easy decision to stay away from the limelight, especially when you have experienced success on a grand scale. Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Megastar Sharon Cuneta in…
Sumalee Montano on creating her ‘dream project’ The Deal
THE Deal (currently streaming on The Roku Channel) is a dystopian film that deals with the universal theme of a mother-and-daughter relationship. Fil-Am actress Sumalee Montano, who created and co-produced…
[COLUMN] Billy Crawford is grand champion of ‘Danse avec les stars’
FILIPINO dancer, singer, actor and TV host Billy Crawford was adjudged the season 12 champion of the French edition of “Dancing with The Stars” on Friday, November 11, along with…
[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
Jaya, Pops Fernandez, and Kuh Ledesma headline special casino show in Coachella Valley on November 12
FOR the first time and for one night only, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will stage an ALL Filipino artist concert featuring three top Divas of Philippine live entertainment. Queen of…
[COLUMN] Actor Derek Ramsay semi-retires from showbiz
ONE of showbiz’s hottest hunks, Derek Ramsay, has decided to semi-retire from showbiz to spend more time with his loved ones. The decision seems to have formed after the pandemic…
[COLUMN] Bea Alonzo talks about goals – starting a business next in line
KAPUSO star Bea Alonzo has gotten inspired by the character she plays in the new GMA series, “Start Up, which looks at the world of start-up companies. Bea stars with…
EXCLUSIVE clip: New season of ‘The Cleaning Lady’ heats up
Check out this EXCLUSIVE clip from an all-new episode of “THE CLEANING LADY” airing tonight, Monday, Oct. 10 on Fox. After Fiona puts herself in a dangerous situation, Thony resorts…
Action-comedy film ‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ rolls out in theaters nationwide
JUST in time for this year’s celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the award-winning Fil-Am indie comedy feature film, “Lumpia with a Vengeance” rolls out in major theaters across…
‘Lahi’: Reina Bonta talks about how the multi-generational Fil-Am experience inspired directorial debut
LOS ANGELES — Emerging Filipina American filmmaker Reina Gabriela Bonta says her earnest love for her family’s roots is what gave rise to her directorial debut, “LAHI.” “Primarily, I am…
Gary Valenciano embarks on US Tour this Fall 2022
Mr. Pure Energy has sold out in two cities Pure Energy Gary Valenciano returns to the US in “GaryV ReEnergized!” raring to go onstage with a live band and guests…
[COLUMN] Derrick, Elle comfortable with each other in GMA teleserye
ACTORS Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are paired in the GMA Pinoy TV teleserye “Return to Paradise,” which is part of the afternoon block of the Kapuso Network. Monasterio…
[COLUMN] Heart Evangelista resolves to buy things that would last for a lifetime
ACTRESS, influencer/fashionista and philanthropist Heart Evangelista recently revealed that she has slowed down in terms of her shopping forays in a YouTube vlog, as stated in an article on PEP.ph….
‘Gary V Re-Energized – Live US Tour’ at Pechanga Theater Oct. 8
WORLD-RENOWNED Filipino singer Gary Valenciano is poised to hold another wholesome, musical family entertainment live in Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 8 p.m. This performance forms…
Coco Martin, all-star cast featured in ‘Ang Probinsyano’ Pasasalamat Tour Oct. 1 at Sycuan Casino in San Diego
WATCH Coco Martin with an all-star cast of “Ang Probinsyano” Pasasalamat Tour Concert Live that will take place in San Diego on Saturday, October 1 at Sycuan Casino. Concertgoers will…
[COLUMN] Belle Mariano wins Outstanding Asian Star 2022 at Seoul Int’l Drama Awards
KAPAMILYA star Belle Mariano has been named as Outstanding Asian Star 2022 by the 17th Seoul International Drama Awards, according to an article in PEP.ph. The singer-actress and model, who…
High-powered GMA Pinoy TV performers ‘together again’ at Pechanga Resort Casino live Sept. 24 & 25
SIX of the most sought-after singers, comedian, and showbiz personalities from Manila, led by famed actor Dingdong Dantes, takes centerstage at the Pechanga Resort Casino as they perform in a…
[COLUMN] Star for ‘All Seasons’ considers herself very blessed
ACTRESS-turned-public servant Vilma Santos-Recto, who recently finished her term as representative of the 6th district of Batangas in June of 2022 and is now back to being an ordinary citizen,…
Star Magic’s 30th anniversary concert ‘Beyond the Stars’ completes a coast-to-coast US tour with a SoCal extravaganza
Star Magic’s 30th Anniversary Concert “Beyond the Stars” culminated their three-city concert tour at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills on Monday, August 14, marking the return of Star Magicon the…
LA mayoral candidate Rick Caruso hosts a celebration of Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’
IN a bid to court the Filipino American vote, Los Angeles mayoral candidate and real estate billionaire Rick Caruso recently hosted a special community event in celebration of the first…
Actors Princess Punzalan, Alberto Isaac to appear in season 2 of FOX’s ‘The Cleaning Lady’
Filipino American actor Alberto Isaac and award-winning Filipino actress Princess Punzalan to appear as Thony’s in-laws SEASON 2 of FOX’s primetime drama series “The Cleaning Lady,” premiering on September 19 at…