Khalil Ramos is now officially a Kapuso after signing an exclusive management contract with GMA Artist Center. The network on Tuesday announced the actor as the newest addition to their roster of talents on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, Khalil looked back to the time he began his showbiz career when he joined ABS-CBN’s reality talent competition show Pilipinas Got Talent nine years ago. He has since starred in several onscreen projects, including his first Kapamilya teleserye Princess and I and several Star Cinema films. He was also one of the lead stars in the 2019 Netflix original film Dead…
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Sanya Lopez has been cast as the new First Yaya, replacing Marian Rivera in the title role of the new Kapuso teleserye. “Yes, confirmed na. Ako po si First Yaya. Ako po si Yaya Melody,” Sanya said in a 24 Oras interview on Monday. The 24-year-old actress also admitted in the interview that she is both excited and nervous for her upcoming first titular primetime series. “Siyempre po kabado and excited dahil alam ko na malaki ‘yung ine-expect nila sa akin bilang inyong First Yaya.” “First time ko po kasi na binigyan po ako ng show sa primetime na ako…
Veteran broadcast journalist Raffy Tulfo has debunked claims that he has already earned more than P2 billion on YouTube, but related that it is his dream to become a billionaire someday. In a recent episode of his show Raffy Tulfo In Action, Tulfo reacted to reports saying that he has an estimated P2 billion revenue from his popular YouTube channel which has more than 15 million subscribers to date. “Halos malaglag ako sa aking kinauupuan, nabilaukan at mapaso ang aking dila, at nadura ko ang kape ko,” said Tulfo sharing his reaction when he learned about the write-up from ABS-CBN. …
As World Mental Health Day was observed globally on Saturday, actress Iza Calzado paid tribute to her mom Mary Ann Ussher whom she lost to depression more than 18 years ago. The 38-year-old Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin star shared on Instagram a selfie photo of her wearing her mom’s necklace. “Remembering my mom on World Mental Health Day. The pendant that spells ANN was hers which stood for Mary Ann,” wrote Iza. Iza also encouraged everyone to be each other’s support system and to help each other cope during these trying times. “I pray that we all help our…
A day before his online concert, Daniel Padilla received the sweetest good luck message from his girlfriend and biggest cheerleader Kathryn Bernardo. Daniel is expected to hit the stage via his virtual concert titled Apollo: A Daniel Padilla Digital Experience on Sunday, October 12, through ABS-CBN’s KTX.ph. Kathryn on Saturday penned a short but sweet message for Daniel on Instagram accompanied by a photo of them holding hands. “Big day for you tomorrow, my love! This is your first digital concert with no live audience — I know that it will be such a big adjustment for you. But know…
Veteran actress Gina Pareño has risen to become a TikTok star at the age of 70, reaching one million followers on the video-sharing platform wildly popular among young people. Gina, who goes by the username Lola Gets, is known for spreading good vibes and joining several dance challenges on TikTok. Launched only May this year, Lola Gets’ TikTok account already has over five million likes to date. Lola Gets revealed in an interview with TikTok Philippines last September that it was her granddaughter who encouraged her to join TikTok, while a nephew helps her with the content. “Aliw at tsaka…
Pokwang, or Marietta Subong in real life, is mourning the death of her 80-year-old mother, Gloria Subong. On Saturday, the comedienne-actress announced the death of her mother in an emotional goodbye post on Instagram. “Everyone… ito ang aking nanay… si nanay Gloria ???????? the best nanay sa buong mundo woohoo… I love you soooo much…. ? kung di dahil sa kanya wala ako sa earth para mapasaya kayo ❤️?? salamat nanay kong mahal hanggang sa muling pagkikita #RIPnanayGloria ??,” wrote Pokwang in the caption alongside a photo of her with her mother. On Twitter, Pokwang related how she faces her…
Blackpink’s label YG Entertainment has edited out the nurse scene from the K-pop group’s Lovesick Girls music video following backlash from some netizens and healthcare workers in South Korea for allegedly sexualizing nurses. A report by Korean entertainment news site Soompi earlier said that the Korean Health and Medical Worker’s Union (KHMU) has raised concerns over Blackpink member Jennie’s nurse outfit from the music video, saying that “the outfit and portrayal directly imitate the typical sexual stereotype and excuse it as a simple ‘costume’.” KHMU also called on YG Entertainment to take responsible measures over the matter. YG Entertainment later…
Journey singer Arnel Pineda took to social media to hit back at critics following the arrest of his younger brother for alleged illegal drug possession. According to a report by Pilipino Star Ngayon, Arnel’s younger brother Rusmon along with a barangay tanod got arrested in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City last October 6, after they were caught selling shabu worth P136,000. Arnel in an Instagram post on Thursday wrote a message to people who threw criticisms against him and his family over his brother’s arrest. “To the bashers who chose to cowardly succumb to prejudism & unkindness while hiding…
Pinoy folk pop band Ben&Ben has been nominated for Best Southeast Asia Act at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). The nine-member group recently announced the good news via their social media accounts, saying that it has always been their dream to be in the global scene. “Hello! nominated tayo bilang BEST SOUTHEAST ASIA ACT sa MTV EMA 2020 ? pangarap talaga naming umabot tayo at yung music ng Ben&Ben sa iba’t ibang part ng mundo and super makakatulong itong once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if mapanalunan natin ito.” Fans can “unli-vote” on mtvema.com daily until November 3. “Won’t be here…