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Captain America star Chris Evans has never been to the Philippines but said he’s heard “nothing but amazing things” about the country. In a virtual presscon for Smart’s first-ever Hollywood A-list brand endorser, Evans shared what he knew so far about the Philippines and the people. “I’ve heard great things. Great beaches! I’ve heard that today, actually. I heard great food. Wonderful people. I mean every time I am in any sort of Asian territory it’s always hard to leave because it is incredibly welcoming and aesthetically beautiful so I am eager to visit,” he said. Evans is the face…

Netflix has just revealed the lead voice cast of Trese, the highly-anticipated Netflix Original Anime series based on the Philippine graphic novel created by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo. Filipino actress Liza Soberano (My Ex and Whys, Alone/Together) will lend her voice to Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series. Filipino-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell (YOU, Pretty Little Liars), on the other hand, will voice the lead character in the English version.  The series is set in a Manila where mythical creatures of Philippine folklore live in hiding among humans. Alexandra Trese will find herself fighting against a…

Julia Barretto has made her relationship with Gerald Anderson Instagram official on his 32nd birthday. On Gerald’s special day, March 7, the 23-year-old actress publicly declared for the first time her love for the actor in a post. “Every I celebrate you, but today I am extra grateful. Happy birthday, my love, I am SO PROUD OF YOU,” Julia said. The post came with a beach photo showing Gerald kissing Julia on the cheek. Julia finally flexing her boyfriend on social media came on the heels of Gerald’s tell-all interview with Boy Abunda. In apparent confirmation of their long-rumored relationship,…

Kris Aquino has strong words against those who “harass and bully” her children online. In an Instagram post on Sunday (March 7), the veteran actress and TV host appeared to be in fighting mode as she declared that she’s tired of not minding those targeting her two sons — Joshua and Bimby. Earlier this week, Kris was forced to address malicious rumors involving her eldest Josh. She lamented that because her 25-year-old son is in the autism spectrum, he was being made a “punching bag” on social media by people who wanted to “play dirty politics.” She also didn’t let…

ABS-CBN Entertainment, Cignal and TV5 continue to collaborate with the airing of the primetime programs FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin, Walang Hanggang Paalam and Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Connect on TV5. Starting on Monday (March 8), viewers of TV5 will now be able to watch four Kapamilya shows from Mondays to Fridays, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, a favorite in Filipino households since 2015, will not end in April 2021, contrary to a media report. Meanwhile, social media-trending teleserye and most-watched show on iWantTFC Ang Sa Iyo ay Akin, which is now on its…

Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna went into more details about their relationship in a “laglagan” interview that coincided with their first monthsary. During the interview on Monster RX93.1 Thursday (March 4), Derek, 44, and Ellen, 32, shared the funny and even awkward stuff they experienced so far in their romance. They revealed that they officially became a couple on February 4. One question during the interview was about surprising things they discovered about each other that the public doesn’t know. Derek said, “I think a lot of people know this, but yeah Ellen is super smart. Super! She has some…

Three major film outfits have joined forces for Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards’ first-ever movie together. On Tuesday, March 2, Viva Films, GMA Pictures and APT Entertainment made official their partnership as co-producers of the Philippine adaptation of the Japanese drama Pure Soul. The film — from which the hit Korean movie A Moment to Remember was also adapted — will see for the first time the big-screen pairing of two of the country’s biggest stars. Seen during the contract-signing event from Viva Communications Inc. were president and COO Vincent Del Rosario, Viva Artists Agency president Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus, and…

Baby Thylane making “lambing” to her baby cousin Dahlia will put a smile on your face today! On Monday, March 1, Solenn Heussaff shared short videos of her firstborn’s bonding moments with sister-in-law Anne Curtis-Heussaff’s firstborn on Instagram. In both clips, Thylane can be heard adorably saying Dahlia’s name. In the first video, Solenn captured the funny moment when Thylane seemed to be “telling her cousin to get her own toy haha” after Dahlia tried to grab what she was holding. But as mom Solenn pointed out, Thylane quickly made up it to Dahlia in the second video, where she…

Andrea Torres has expressed her dream of going on a solo trip à la Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love.  The Kapuso star wants to explore Europe or even India, which is one of the destinations featured in her “favorite movie” about a woman (Roberts) who rediscovers herself after a breakup by traveling alone. “Actually ngayon, nag-dream talaga ako mag-travel alone,” the 30-year-old said in an interview with Kumu streamer Denise Mallabo on Friday, February 26. “Ang gusto kong mapuntahan, Europe. Gusto ko lang mag-ikot-ikot. Mahilig ako mag-lakad-lakad, mag-explore,” she added. Andrea said she plans to tour Europe…

After teasing the public about their real score on social media, Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna have gone on record to say that yes, they’re in a relationship — for one month now. Derek, 44 and Ellen, 32, confirmed their relationship status to PEP.ph in an article published late Friday evening. “May relasyon kami, oo,” was the straightforward answer of Derek when asked by the celebrity news outlet if they’re together. Derek was also quoted as saying that there was spark the moment they met each other last January 11 over dinner at Derek’s house. The two are known to…