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Andrea Torres in definitely looking like the “belle of the ball” in a Bridgerton-inspired photoshoot to celebrate the International Women’s Month. On Thursday, the 30-year-old actress shared some photos where she channelled the classy debutanté look from the hit Netflix series, with a backdrop styled in the “trappings of the early 1800s — the opulent and romantic Regency Era.” Andrea said that the primary influence of the shoot was “derived from the female protagonists’ strength,” while quoting a powerful line by the female lead character Daphne Bridgerton: “You think that just because I am a woman, I am incapable of…

Pia Wurtzbach has been regarded by fans as a strong and independent woman, but she recently shared how she once lost herself in a relationship. In a recent episode of her Spotify podcast Between Us Queens about crazy breakup stories, Pia admitted that she was a very different person before she joined the pageantry world, especially when it came to handling romantic relationships. In her conversation with fellow beauty queens Carla Lizardo and Bianca Guidotti, the 31-year-old particularly recalled one relationship where she was “very submissive” to the point she always deferred to her boyfriend’s wishes. She wouldn’t speak out…

Maja Salvador has announced her decision to establish her own artist management company and personally handle her career. Calling it a new chapter in her life, the 32-year-old actress said on Tuesday that self-managing is the best move for her at this time. “Ako po ay sobrang excited sa bagong yugto ng aking career at makita kung saan ako nito dadalhin. Sa aking pagpapatuloy dito sa industriya, I think the best move for me now is to manage myself.” She believes that to be able to do it successfully, she needed to start her own talent management outfit. “At para…

In a most recent vlog, Vice Ganda had a heart-to-heart talk with his mother, Rosario Viceral, about how they overcame past family struggles. Nanay Rosario also got candid about her wishes for her comedian son amid his showbiz success. “‘Yung totoo, gusto mo magka-apo sa akin?” Vice asked his Nanay Rosario. She answered that she indeed wants to have a grandchild from Vice. “Gusto ko nga, anak, kasi iniisip ko sayang ‘tong mga ipinundar mo anak na walang mag-mamana.” “Talagang taga pag-mana yung iniisip mo?” Vice laughingly reacted. “Oo, kasi sa kanino mapupunta ‘to? Kami naman ay patanda na. Maliban dun sa…

Eleven members of the Manila City Council and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna approved Friday a resolution endorsing veteran actress and Batangas Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto to the Order of National Artist Award for film and broadcast. The National Artist Award is the highest national honor given to Filipinos who have made distinct contributions in the field of arts and letters.  According to a STAR report, councilors Pamela Fugoso-Pascual and Johanna Maureen Nieto-Rodriguez, the principal authors of Resolution 53, Series of 2021, cited Santos-Recto’s track records in the film sector and in public service in their endorsement. “Santos-Recto is not only one…

Heaven Peralejo has cried foul after being tagged as the third party in Kiko Estrada and Devon Seron’s rumored breakup. The actress’ mother, on the other hand, is seeking a public apology from those “spreading falsehoods” against her daughter. “I should not have been dragged into the personal issue between Devon Seron and Kiko Estrada. However, I will not stay silent about it especially after being harshly accused of something I didn’t and would never do,” the 21-year-old actress broke her silence in an Instagram story on Friday, March 12. “To set things straight. I am not in any way…

Cignal TV and Regal Entertainment, Inc. have partnered in bringing cinematic masterpieces to the comforts of your home through the One Screen Channel. Movies that earned awards both here and abroad are aired on the Cignal channel on all weekends of March up to December. “Our long-term partnership with Regal Entertainment is hinged on providing entertainment as well as significance in the ideas and themes that we air,” said Sienna Olaso, Cignal TV, Inc. FVP and head of Channels & Content Management, in a statement. “We are excited to use the One Screen platform in bringing these masterpieces closer to…

Lea Salonga couldn’t help but feel “frustrated and defeated” after the country logged its highest tally of daily COVID cases in almost six months on Thursday (March 11).  The Broadway icon was reacting to the latest COVID figures in the Philippines after the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 3,749 new infections on Thursday, bringing the total number of active coronavirus cases to 47,769. Lea said in a Facebook post: “3,749 cases today. Not gonna lie, when I see numbers going up like this, I feel frustrated and defeated.” She added, “We were doing so well, what the hell happened? Were our efforts…

Gerald Anderson took to social media to share a short but sweet message for girlfriend Julia Barretto on her 24th birthday. “Happy birthday,” the 32-year-old actor wrote on Instagram Wednesday, along with a heart emoji and the hashtag “You are a blessing”. It also came with a photo of Julia looking happy and having fun at a beach. Gerald’s birthday post for Julia came on the heels of Julia’s birthday greeting for her boyfriend last March 7. The two have made their relationship Instagram official following Gerald’s tell-all interview with Boy Abunda last March 5 where he confirmed that Julia…

Sharon Cuneta jokingly teased former husband and leading man Gabby Concepcion about having a much younger onscreen partner. In an Instagram post on Tuesday (March 9), the Megastar shared a photo of her with Marco Gumabao side by side with a photo of Gabby with Sanya Lopez. The photos are publicity stills for Sharon’s upcoming Viva film Revirginized with the 26-year-old Marco and Gabby’s GMA 7 teleserye First Yaya with the 24-year-old Sanya. In a seemingly playful mood, Sharon, 55, addressed her post to Gabby, 56, father of her eldest daughter Kristina Cassandra or KC, “And you, Kitina’s Papi! Kala…