Author: Lyka Nicart

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, also known as KathNiel, were awarded by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as top celebrity taxpayers in the country for the year 2022. The real and reel life couple received the recognition during the Tax Campaign Kick-off at the Fisher Mall in Quezon City on Wednesday. “Malaking bagay ‘to sa’min and hopefully, this will inspire everybody to do our responsibility bilang Pilipino na nagbabayad ng tax,” Kathryn said during their acceptance speech. Daniel, on the other hand said, “Maraming-maraming salamat sa award na ito!,” adding in jest, “Maraming-maraming salamat…dami naming binayaran na tax”. Other…

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Hallyu star Lee Jong Suk is heading back to Manila for another fan meet! The South Korean actor, best known for his roles in W, Romance is a Bonus Book and Pinocchio, among others, is set to hold his “intimate fan meet” on April 16, at the PICC Plenary Hall, as announced by L’Officiel Philippines on Wednesday. Tickets will be available at the fashion magazine’s website (shoplofficielph.com) starting Monday, March 13. Jong Suk held his first-ever fan meeting event in the country dubbed Crank Up, at the Araneta Coliseum in November 2018. The 33-year-old who won the Daesang (grand prize)…

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Liza Soberano was supposed to audition to play the role of Zendaya’s character in the Spider-Man: Homecoming movie, but it didn’t push through for this reason. Jeffrey Oh, CEO of Liza’s management Careless, revealed this during his closing statement at panel discussion during the 2nd Philippine Creative Industries Summit, claiming that the actress failed to audition as she was locked in a contract with her then management. “Liza was offered to audition for that role, they reached out for her to audition to be Mary Jane, one of the most iconic characters. And she was not allowed because she had…

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Looks like Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz’s son Elias has a bright future in the vlogging world.  The four-year-old could make an effective Youtube vlogger as seen in a video of him making a review of his toy guns. “One of his videos I found on my iPad,” wrote his mom Ellen in a recent Instagram post. “He wants his own youtube channel [laughing emoji] FYI – he told me to post this,” she added alongside the hashtag #dontgrowuptoofastbaby “We’re doing a Youtube video,okay?…So guys, we’re in our house. This is our thing today…,” Elias said as an opening…

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The Magalona family took to social media to commemorate the late OPM rap icon Francis “Kiko” Magalona’s 14th death anniversary. On Instagram, Pia Magalona, the wife of the rap master, popularly known by his moniker “Francis M”, posted a series of photos of her and her children visiting the grave of her husband. “Bless the man if his heart and his land are one. Three Stars & a Sun,” Pia wrote as caption as they marked 14 years since husband died from acute myelogenous leukemia on March 6, 2009. “Thank you to all who remember, and pls say a prayer…

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Karla Estrada’s heart is filled with joy after being reunited with her American father Raymond Ford and her brother Ian Ford. The actress-host shared an Instagram reel containing photos of her and her kids reunion with her dad and sibling whom they met over dinner. “Reunited with my Dad once again! Welcome home Daddy Ford,” Karla wrote as caption  She added, “Super na Miss natin ang isa’t isa lalo na ang mga apo mo na giliw na giliw sayo! We love you Dad, see you again soon!”  In an episode of Magandang Buhay in 2016, Karla revealed that her father…

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Barbie Forteza immediately thought of Joshua Garcia as the Kapamilya star she wants to work with in a romance series. Now that a collaboration TV series between GMA and ABS-CBN is underway, the Kapuso actress was asked who she wants to be paired with should she star in a love story series with a Kapamilya actor.  “Joshua Garcia. Napanood ko po siya sa Vince, Kath & James. Pinanood ko po siya sa sinehan, magaling (siya),” Barbie said in an interview with Karen Davila. Joshua is currently filming with Barbie’s fellow Kapuso stars Gabbi Garcia and Richard Yap for Unbreak My…

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South Korean heartthrob and “Nevertheless” star Song Kang is finally here in the country for his scheduled fanmeet with Filipino fans. The South Korean heartthrob arrived in Manila on Saturday ahead of his “Fun Meet” on Sunday, March 5, at the Araneta Coliseum.  “Welcome to Manila, Song Kang!,” local promoter Wilbros Live shared in a tweet alongside a photo of the K-drama star’s arrival. The fanmeeting event is presented by Wilbros Live and Korean skin care brand Deoproce Philippines which launched him as an ambassador in 2021.  Besides Nevertheless, Kang is also known for his roles in the series Love Alarm,…

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“Finally posted the video after six years.”  Maine Mendoza shared a years-old video greeting she got from Chris Martin of British rock band Coldplay to greet him on his birthday.  The Kapuso star took to Instagram to share a video message of Chris giving her a special shoutout while on a plane ride in 2017. “Hello, Maine. I’m Chris. How you doin’? Happy new year to you, hope everything’s cool,” said Chris in the video. “Don’t know why I never posted this but it’s better late than never,” Maine wrote as caption as she greeted Chris who turned 46 years…

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Dahlia got dressed up as an adorable Disney Princess for her birthday! Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff took to social media to share sweet messages for their daughter Dahlia Amelie as she turned three years old on Thursday. “A dream is a wish your heart makes. Happy 3rd birthday my petite princess Dahlia Amélie. Will always pray for your dreams to come true,” wrote Anne in a series of snaps of them celebrating their daughter’s special day in Tokyo Disneyland. Dahlia wore a blue ball gown, channelling her inner Cinderella for the occasion. Erwan, meanwhile, shared another set of snaps…

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