Philippine representative Michelle Dee settled for a Top 12 finish, after failing to advance to the Top 5 of Miss World 2019. Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica was crowned Miss World on Saturday, December 14, in London. Named first and second runners up, respectively, were Ophely Mezino of France and Suman Rao of India. Prior to the coronation night, Dee already secured a spot in the Top 40 after facing other candidates in a head-to-head challenge. In an exclusive interview by ABS-CBN before the prestigious night, the actress-host shared: “Win or lose, just being here is a blessing in itself.” Both…
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2019 is about to close and as part of its year-end tradition, Twitter released lists on the most talked about celebrities, moments and trends this year. Check out who and what were the most tweeted of them all on the social media platform in 2019. Most tweeted accounts and hashtags Kapuso mainstay Maine Mendoza dominated Twitter in 2019 for being the most tweeted account and the most tweeted about hashtag. This year, she got paired for the first time with Kapamilya actor Carlo Aquino for the Black Sheep film Isa Pa With Feelings. Her former AlDub love team partner Alden…
Broadcast journalist and film director Cesar Apolinario Jr. has passed away. He was 46 years old. The Varsitarian, the official student publication of his former alma mater University of Sto. Tomas, reported that Apolinario succumbed to lymphoma. In a statement, GMA Network said it was “deeply saddened by the passing of our Kapuso.” “An award-winning broadcast journalist, writer, and director, Cesar will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues, especially those in GMA News and Public Affairs and in the film industry, where he devoted the best years of his life,” the statement said. “A loyal Kapuso, his…
Out of all his achievements, Senator Manny Pacquiao considers his degree in political science as his “most meaningful”. For Senator Manny Pacquiao, it is “never too late to dream bigger dreams”. At 40, he accomplished his dream of graduating from college. Pacquiao is now a certified degree holder after finishing Political Science Major in Local Government from the University of Makati. ICDYK, the boxing icon dropped out of high school due to extreme poverty. But in February 2007, he took and passed a high school equivalency exam, which made him eligible for a college education. The boxing champ took to Instagram…
The “twins” had finally met face to face for the first time after being called each other’s lookalikes for the longest time. Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano and Nancy Jewel McDonie of Kpop girl group Momoland have always been told that they have a striking resemblance. The much-awaited meetup of the two beauties happened during the ABS-CBN Christmas Special at the Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday. It was reported that Nancy and Momoland first asked to have the photo op with Liza. The two shared their photos together on Instagram. “Nice meeting you Liza,” said Nancy, while Liza wrote: “It was nice…
Unity, camaraderie, sportsmanship were just among the things that prevailed in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Now that the biennial sports event has come to an end, we look back at these moments that greatly showcased how athletes successfully embodied the “as one” phrase from the multi-sports event’s official slogan. #WeWinAsOne: SEA Games hero Filipino surfer Roger Casugay has not only earned Philippines’ first gold medal in surfing but also won the hearts of many with his heroic act during the 2019 SEA Games. The Pinoy athlete took the spotlight after he saved his Indonesian foe from getting swept…
Following his heroic and inspiring act, Roger Casugay, who put the life of his troubled competitor first amid their battle for gold, was chosen to be the country’s flag-bearer for Team Philippines at the SEA Games closing ceremony in New Clark City on Wednesday. The gold medalist was also named Fair Play Athlete in the culminating show that declared the Philippines the overall champ after winning a total of 387 medals — 149 gold, 117 silver and 121 bronze medals — in the biennial regional multi-sport event. Casugay made headlines last week after rescuing his Indonesian opponent who was swept away…
“Ikaw na talaga, Bobbie!” Following Heart Evangelista and Jessica Jung’s meeting last September, here comes another Filipina celebrity and Kpop star interaction. Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo and Im Yoona of Kpop girl group Girls Generation were seated beside each other during Variety’s Asian Star Up Next press conference at Macao Cultural Centre on Tuesday. Both were Asian Stars Up Next awardees at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) closing ceremony which happened tonight. The award puts a spotlight on Asian celebrities who have potential for international stardom. A clip of the presscon also showed the two stars…
The Philippine Youth Commission has recently appointed Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson as its new ambassador. According to a report by Philstar.com, the 30-year-old actor was chosen to be the next ambassador by the Philippine Youth Commission — headed by KASAMA (Kabataang Sama-samang Maglilingkod) resident Gerald Ortiz with ULAP (Union of Local authority of the Philippines) president and Quirino governor Dakila “Dax” Cua, KASAMA National Adviser Nellie King and Senator Imee Marcos. “I’m very honored, very proud and I’m very excited kasi merong panibagong platform para makatulong sa ibang tao,” he said. Speaking before 900 Sangguniang Kabataan leaders all over…
Mark your calendars! Canadian singer-songwriter will be coming back to Manila next year for her Head Above Water Asian Tour. The Manila leg of her concert happens at the Araneta Coliseum on May 20, 2020. Local concert promoter Wilbros Live made the announcement via Twitter on Tuesday. Back in 2014, the pop-punk musician was in Manila for a one-night-only concert to promote her fifth self-titled studio album. Avril, dubbed the Pop Punk Queen, is best known for the hit songs Complicated, Girlfriend and I’m With You. Tickets go sale on December 21.