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From one engaged woman to another, Alex Gonzaga said she was “so happy” for friend Liz Uy on her engagement to businessman Raymond Racaza. And it turned out the actress-host’s fiancé also helped choose the ring. On late Tuesday, the stylist to the stars posted a photo of her wearing an engagement ring. “In all lifetimes, always a yes,” she wrote in her caption. Alex shared an emotional message congratulating her friend via Instagram stories. “I am so happy for you ach. Your love for each other deserves to be celebrated!” she began in an Instagram story. “From all of…

Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 first runner-up Ysabella Ysmael might have been so close to claiming the crown but to her aunt, Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran, she is “my champion”. “The first runner up is my Champion. Ysabella Roxas Ysmael,” said the country’s second Miss Universe after Gloria Diaz in a post dedicated to the Parañaque City bet who placed first runner-up to Iloilo City’s Rabiya Mateo. The proud aunt continued to give her niece encouraging words, saying that Ysmael’s landing the second-highest spot has a purpose greater than she can imagine. “You were a stand out but the…

Post-pageant drama brewing? Just a few hours after Iloilo City’s Rabiya Mateo was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2020, MUP Organization national director Shamcey Supsup posted an intriguing message about the qualities that make a “true queen”. “To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility — these are the marks of a true QUEEN,” the 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up wrote in an Instagram story on Sunday. Former Miss Universe Philippines MJ Lastimosa also posted a similar message right after the pageant’s pre-taped grand finale on her Twitter, talking about accepting defeat and…

Ilongga beauty Rabiya Mateo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines during the pageant’s pre-taped grand finale held in Baguio City on Sunday. It’s been the “longest journey” yet for a pageant winner with the coronation event postponed twice due to the ongoing pandemic. While there was no live audience during pre-filmed production, fans around the world watched the two-hour finale, which was available on broadcast on GMA 7, with a replay at 10:30 p.m. and on streaming via the Ring Light series on www.empire.ph, TFC and KTX. The bevy of 40 candidates was first trimmed to the Top 16 before it…

The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization shot “five different endings” featuring candidates not necessarily among the Top 5 finalists for the pageant’s pre-taped grand finale today. This was revealed by KC Montero, host of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant, amid the alleged leak of “coronation” photos that spread on social media ahead of the telecast and livestream. In the circulating pics, different candidates were seen wearing the “Filipina” crown. “FYI for the people trying to ruin the Miss Universe Philippines Finale, we shot five different endings involving numerous candidates. Some of them were not even in the Top 5. Why…

It’s almost time for the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 grand finale! The pageant’s telecast is happening this Sunday, October 25, 9 a.m. on GMA with streaming available at 10:30 a.m. on Empire.ph, KTX.ph and TFC. But before the coronation event, the ladies vying for the crown dazzled in their swimwear and evening gowns in the preliminary competition. Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City was named Best in Swimsuit while Ysabella Ysmael of Parañaque won the Best in Evening Gown award in the preliminaries filmed at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City. Other awardees were Michelle Gumabao of Quezon City (Miss MG Philippines, Tracy…

Fans were happy to see former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach active on Instagram again more than a week after her sister’s controversial online rant against her. On Monday, the beauty queen shared photos from her stay in a Batangas resort — her first IG post since her sibling Sarah Wurtzbach criticized her and their mother in strongly-worded IG stories that were eventually deleted but not before they went viral. Sarah later apologized for her outburst and defended her actions as her way of venting out pent-up “anger”. READ: Pia Wurtzbach and sister Sarah locked in a bitter sibling feud? Meanwhile,…

SM Supermalls and its kiddie shoppers across the countryrecently made history with the celebration of the first-ever virtualSM SuperKids Day, which was streamed on SM Supermalls’official Facebook page.On its fourth year, SuperKids Day continued the tradition ofhighlighting everything that Filipino children love at SM —shopping, eating, playing and having fun — but this time, theyenjoyed their “SM moments” with their families from the comfortsof their homes.“It’s been seven months since we last saw your smiles, heardyour laughter, and felt your happiness while spending your funSM moments with us,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermallssenior vice president for marketing. “We know…

Sunday Noontime Live (SNL) debuted on TV5 today (October 18), officially making the Sunday noontime slot a three-way battle with GMA’s All-Out Sundays and ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To. The roster of artists for SNL was led by Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Catriona Gray, Jake Ejercito and Donny Pangilinan. The new musical-variety show is directed by former ABS-CBN Star Magic boss Johnny Manahan and produced by blocktimer Brightlight Productions owned by former Negros Occidental congressman Albee Benitez. SNL is one of initial five shows that Brightlight is producing for the Kapatid network. Most of the stars and production people enlisted for…

ASAP Natin ‘To, ABS-CBN’s Sunday noontime show, is up against new competition with the launch of TV5’s Sunday Noontime Live (SNL) today, October 18. The online world has been abuzz with the entry of the new musical-variety show not only for going head-to-head with ASAP on the noontime slot, but also because it’s hosted by former ASAP hosts and artists such as Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador, Catriona Gray, among others. (READ: Piolo, Maja, Catriona lead Sunday Noontime Live’s premiere on TV5.) Sunday Noontime Live is produced by blocktimer Brightlight Productions and directed by former ABS-CBN Star Magic head Johnny “Mr.…