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Kapuso actress Lovely Abella found the perfect opportunity to introduce her biological father — whom she thought was just her brother growing up — during her wedding to actor Benj Manalo. In an Instagram photo that captured the touching father-daughter moment, the Kapuso artist said that it wasn’t only the “first dance” at her special day, but also her first dance ever with him. “Siya ang Daddy ko na inakala ko noon ay kapatid ko lang,” Lovely started her lengthy Instagram post on Monday, January 25. She said that she was raised thinking her grandparents were her real parents and…

Pepe Herrera has been revealed as Toni Gonzaga’s leading man in the Philippine remake of the South Korean romantic comedy film My Sassy Girl. “Grateful for your warm response for our Sassy Girl. Today, let us celebrate the guy who will tell her story. We are proud to share with you Pepe Herrera as our leading man for My Sassy Girl. #MySassyGirlPH,” announced Tin Can Films, the production outfit behind the film, across their social media accounts on Monday, January 25. Toni offered a glimpse into her chemistry with the actor-comedian in a video clip showing behind the scenes photos…

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla took to social media to put an end to the “baseless gossip” about her husband Robin Padilla. In her latest Instagram post, which didn’t mention any name except Robin’s, Mariel was believed to be addressing alleged rumors linking the actor to singer-turned-government official Mocha Uson. The TV host asked people to spare her husband from such talk, especially as he’s still grieving over the death of his older brother Royette Padilla who was laid to rest last weekend. Mariel wrote, “So many people are sending me messages… ‘checking’ on me. People are tagging me bla bla bla… let…

Ellen Adarna has made it clear that her priority now is her son, but what if love comes her way? “I don’t know. I can’t tell. If mangyayari siya, mangyayari siya. I’m not going to stop it. If it happens, it happens,” said the 32-year-old actress when asked if she’s open to falling in love again during the mediacon for her TV5 sitcom John En Ellen opposite John Estrada. “Give it your best shot,” was Ellen’s message to potential suitors. Produced by Cignal Entertainment, John En Ellen is family-oriented sitcom premiering this Sunday, 7 p.m. It will also mark Ellen’s…

The TV5 network will start airing ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To, the country’s longest-running musical variety show, this Sunday, January 24, at 12 noon. Launched in 1995, ASAP Natin ‘To brings together some of the country’s biggest performers on stage, including Martin Nieverra, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. Aside from ASAP Natin ‘To, TV5 will also start airing the FPJ: Da King, a movie block showcasing the films of the “King of Philippine Movies” Fernando Poe Jr, which has been showing on A2Z and Kapamilya channels. Fans of the Filipino cinema legend…

Toni Gonzaga takes on the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the 2001 South Korean box-office hit My Sassy Girl. The Philippine remake was revealed on Wednesday, January 20, which happened to be the 37th birthday of Toni. The romantic-comedy, which originally starred Korean actors Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun, is going to be produced by the actress-host’s TinCan Films, a production unit under her husband Paul Soriano’s independent film company Ten17P. “In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, this year we will relive the classic Korean RomCom with its Philippine adaptation. On her birthday, we are proud to announce…

YouTuber Crisha Uy has reacted to her ex-boyfriend Joem Bascon’s baby news with Meryll Soriano. On January 1, Meryll and Joem welcomed the year 2021 with a baby reveal on the former’s Instagram, confirming the actors’ rekindled romance 10 years after they broke up. READ: Meryll Soriano thanks Joem Bascon for his ‘unparalleled’ love and care In a YouTube vlog on Sunday, January 17, Crisha said she decided to give her “last” statement about her ex in response to comments, tags and mentions on social media following the post. “I remember that photo ba that was released that day. It…

Alex Gonzaga opened up on how’s life so far as new wife to Mikee Morada. Besides revealing that they tied the knot in November 2020 in her latest vlog, the TV host/vlogger also talked about her newly-wedded bliss with the Lipa City councilor. According to the TV5’s Lunch Out Loud host, the intimate at-home wedding attended only by immediate family members and held at the Gonzaga residence in Taytay was to honor their parents. “OK, fine, aminin ko na gusto ko na kasi siya makatabi sa kama pero ayaw pa ng mommy at daddy ko, so sabi ko, alam niyo…

TV5 blocktimer Brightlight Productions has announced shows that will air final episodes this Sunday, January 17. In a media statement dated January 16 by Brightlight Productions CEO Albee Benitez, he invited the public to watch out for the “season enders” of its Sunday shows — the musical-variety program Sunday Noontime Live or SNL and the gag show Sunday Kada. Brightlight will also re-air the final episode of the rom-com series I Got You this Sunday. “Sunday Noontime Live (SNL)’s delightful run is about to end and we await futureendeavors from its outstanding stars and phenomenal newcomers,” Benitez said. “Sunday Kada…

Luis Manzano said he’s willing to get any COVID-19 vaccine brand as long as it’s recommended by the medical experts. “Basta ako, whether it be Pfizer, Moderna or Sinovac, basta basically all brands, pinapakinggan ko kung ano ang sasabihin ng doctor ko kung anong pinaka-OK para sa amin,” he said in a Facebook Live on Saturday, January 16. One thing’s for sure, the TV host-actor is pro-vaccine. “Do I believe in COVID vaccine? Yes! Naniniwala ako sa mga vaccine,” he said in response to a question from a follower. “Kumbaga, vaxxer akong tao. Bakunado din ako, lahat-lahat.” He said while…