Miguel Dumaual
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Probinsyano: Sharon, Lorna in tension-filled encounter
Screen veterans and long-time friends Sharon Cuneta and Lorna Tolentino finally came face to face in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” on Wednesday, in a tension-filled scene hinting at a brewing conflict between their characters. → Read More
10+ breakout stars of 2021, and why DonBelle lead the list
Joining DonBelle in this yearend list are acts, artists, and personalities who similarly made significant progress in their career this year, whether as an overnight sensation or, like the love team, after patiently waiting for their turn in the limelight. → Read More
Momentary confusion over Arcilla’s MMFF win explained
“‘Big Night,’ hindi ‘A Hard Day’!” Giselle Sanchez emphasized. “Hindi sa ‘yo ‘yan! Ibalik mo sa totoong may-ari! Gary, nakakaloka ka!” → Read More
Mauna si Spider-Man? Winning MMFF producer makes appeal
Spider-Man wasn’t the rescuer sought in this case but Filipino moviegoers, as film producer Atty. Joji Alonso urges to save local cinema. → Read More
WATCH: Anguished Sharon in tragic ‘Probinsyano’ episode
The action series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” went full drama in its Christmas Eve episode, as it explored the tragic past of Sharon Cuneta’s character Aurora — and reminded viewers just why the screen icon remains today one of showbiz’s most acclaimed actresses. → Read More
Meet Rans Rifol: Newbie actress has Charo’s approval
“Perfect casting” was how Charo Santos-Concio described Rans Rifol, with whom she co-stars in the acclaimed film “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon.” → Read More
Still a Kapamilya: Ivana teases new ABS-CBN teleserye
While she has been inactive on TV and film since the start of the pandemic, social media darling Ivana Alawi remains a Kapamilya, and is in fact finally set to return to acting. → Read More
‘PBB’ breaks bubble, as housemates shown Odette updates
‘Ngayon, alam ko okay ang pamilya ko, pero ang hanapbuhay nila… Babalik na naman sila sa umpisa,’ Brenda Mage said in tears. → Read More
LOOK: Belle Mariano on massive NY Times Square billboard
Emerging superstar Belle Mariano keeps marking new milestones, this time with her face being shown on a massive billboard in the middle of Times Square in New York. → Read More
Up for eviction? ‘Showtime’ hosts nominate each other a la ‘PBB’
“One point kay Jackie, kasi tuwing umaga, hindi umaabot sa akin ‘yung makeup artist! Napakatagal niya mag-makeup!” → Read More
Enzo Pineda on Michelle Vito: I see her in my future
Pineda credits his girlfriend for significantly changing him for the better, saying he sees him in his future, when asked on the topic of marriage. → Read More
1 on 1: The project Angelica Panganiban couldn’t let pass
Angelica Panganiban and Antoinette Jadaone, whose last collaboration “That Thing Called Tadhana” became a pop culture phenomenon in 2014 and ushered in a wave of “maindie” titles, have at last reunited for “The Kangks Show.” → Read More
What Marian did that made Bea beam on Miss U stage
Beatrice Gomez was supposed to pull a fierce expression on stage, until she caught sight of Marian Rivera cheering her on from the judges’ panel. → Read More
Bea Gomez's honest assessment of her Q&A performance
During coronation night, Gomez was asked by Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere for her opinion on mandating a universal vaccine passport. → Read More
Why Bea Gomez avoided social media during Miss Universe
For most of the pageant duration of Miss Universe, the Philippines’ representative Beatrice Gomez was inactive on social media, her followers noticed. → Read More
‘Get that crown!’ SG, Vietnam root for ‘bestie’ Bea at Miss U
“Philippines, get the crown! Try your best! If you don’t get the crown, I will kill you,” Miss Vietnam joked, laughing. “Love you so much!” → Read More
Nadine gets to decide on image in settlement with Viva
Actress-singer Nadine Lustre has “retained her rights to decide” on her branding and image as an artist, in her settlement with Viva Artists Agency, ending a tumultuous feud that first unfolded in early 2020. → Read More
WATCH: Angeline confirms pregnancy, opens up about romance
Singer-actress Angeline Quinto has announced she is due to become a first-time mother, confirming weeks-long speculation, without publicizing the identity of the father. → Read More
Francine Diaz to star in new series helmed by JP Habac
“Bola Bola” marks Francine Diaz’s first lead role in a series apart from her established love team with Kyle Echarri and The Gold Squad, the teen quartet which was launched via the hit afternoon drama “Kadenang Ginto” in 2018. → Read More
TikTok star Esnyr crosses over to mainstream with DonBelle-starrer
Esnyr Ranollo, whose relatable TikTok videos portraying classroom situations have made him an online sensation, is crossing over to mainstream as a cast member of Star Cinema’s “Love Is Color Blind.” → Read More