Filipino filmmaker Erik Matti pointed at K-dramas as the reason why the local entertainment industry will be doomed in the future. Matti made the statement on Tuesday, upon noticing that Korean content is dominating the streaming giant service Netflix’s daily Top 10 most-watched list in the country. “The daily Top Ten most viewed on #Netflix shows us how our movies and tv are doomed in the future. K-drama galore,” he tweeted. He further took a swipe at K-dramas, calling them “faux cinderella stories with belofied actors whiter than white.” “And it’s all about love in the midst of this pandemic,” he…
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After going outside for the first time in almost a month since the lockdown, Kim Chiu said that the whole COVID-19 quarantine situation feels like a scene from a movie. The Kapamilya actress shared her quarantine experience in an Instagram post on Friday after going out “to do an important errand.” “It feels different. It’s like we are in a movie and we don’t know what’s the ending. ??,” she wrote. She also wishes to fast-forward the current health situation to its end. “Sana may fast forward button para matapos nato kaagad just like when you’re watching it. Keep safe…
Angello Perez paid tribute to his older brother, the late actor AJ Perez, who passed away in a tragic vehicular accident nine years ago. On Friday, Angello, 21, penned a heartfelt message for his kuya’s death anniversary. “Nine years since you left, but I’ve always made it a point to dedicate all my accomplishments to you. This year, I’d like to believe that we are graduating together and I will be thinking of you when I receive that diploma. Thank you for always being my inspiration,” he Angelo. He also shared a photo of his graduation picture embracing a photo…
Iza Calzado, for the second time, cleared her name in the JaDine breakup controversy. This time, she directly “apologized” to Nadine Lustre. TV-radio personality Tim Yap on Thursday hosted a Facebook live interview where he invited Iza Calzado, Nadine Lustre and Divine Lee to talk about “love, life, and lockdown”. In a portion of the Facebook live, Iza requested Tim to allow her to address something before they proceed to talk about her COVID-19 journey and go on a serious mode. “Bago tayo magseryoso ha. May gusto lang akong i-address dito. I-klaro ko lang ha”. “Sandali lang, let’s just get…
Lovi Poe just got a sweet message from her boyfriend Montgomery “Monty” Blencowe through her “much-loved” Money Heist character Arturito. The Kapuso star, who’s in a long-distance relationship with the British film producer, shared on her social media accounts on Friday a 33-second video clip of the Spanish actor Enrique Arce delivering the message. “How are you Lovi? This is Enrique Arce. Arturito in Money Heist, La Casa De Papel. Yeah that character that you love so much. You know why I know that? Monty told me,” said Enrique. He went on to tell Lovi how her boyfriend misses…
Many Pinoy fans have completely fallen for these two rising Thai actors who currently star in the hit boy love (BL) series 2gether. Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree and Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn skyrocketed to fame after receiving good feedback for their charm and chemistry in the series. The romantic-comedy series, which started airing in February, tells the story of college student Tine (Win Metawin) who at first pretends to be dating Sarawat (Bright Vachiravit) to chase away a persistent admirer. Fans get to watch the series on GMM TV’s YouTube channel with a new episode with English subtitles every Friday. The #BrightWin…
Ara Mina is helping out frontliners in her own way by sending them food that she baked herself. The 40-year-old actress who owns a café business said that they were able to bring sweet treats like cupcakes and cakes to healthcare workers, police and military officers in Pasig Doctors Medical Center, AFP Medical Center, Angeles Pampanga Police Station 5 and San Mateo Rizal checkpoint. “Eto lang mahe-help ko somehow sa frontliners natin, simpleng desserts na I baked from the heart para naman magka-energy sila,” she wrote in the photos shared on Instagram. “Just a little something for our heroes. Thank…
This little boy brought laughter to netizens when he barged in on his journalist father who was reporting from home. A short clip of the cute TV blooper was shared by DJ Chacha on her social media accounts. In the video, news anchor Ted Failon was asking DZMM Teleradyo reporter Johnson Manabat a few things about working from home when the latter’s son suddenly appeared behind him, and said hello and smiled at the camera. Ted was surprised to see the kid and asked who he was. Manabat laughingly replied, “Anak ko ‘yan.” The kid was then pulled away from…
Gina Jorge Cobarrubias, wife of the late veteran actor Menggie Cobarrubias, is now on her way to recovery after surviving the battle against COVID-19. Gina made the announcement herself via a Facebook post on Monday, April 13. “Praise the Lord! I am now a (COVID-19) survivor,” she said. She also expressed gratitude to the people who offered prayers, love and support in her fight against the highly-contagious disease. She requested to ask for more prayers for her full recovery. “This is a long and difficult road to recovery. I would be needing more prayer warriors to be able to have…
To celebrate his son’s first birthday, Dingdong Dantes gave Jose Sixto Dantes IV or Baby Ziggy a haircut. The Kapuso actor shared photos of the father-son moment on Instagram. In another Instagram post, Dingdong or Jose Sixto III penned a heartwarming birthday message for his namesake and second child with actress-wife Marian Rivera. Due to the lockdown, Sixto will only be surrounded by a few family members to celebrate his special day but his dad assured him of the love coming from his relatives. “It’s just going to be us, Buddy — You, me, your Mother, your Ate Z,…