Xerenade’s Migo Valid and Milo Cruz got candid as they reflected on their shared role as Tonton in “Bagets: The Musical.” During the “Do You Dare?” challenge with The Philippine STAR, Milo and Migo recalled their style and process in portraying Tonton, a role originally played by William Martinez in the 1984 coming-of-age film. “Sobrang saya ko kasi hindi ko rin na-imagine… na kaming dalawa [ni Milo] ‘yung mag-a-alternate. So, para sa amin, parang mas naging madali siya kasi napag-uusapan namin ‘yung pwede naming gawin,” Migo said. Even though they play the same character, the two said they each have…
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Janelle Lorzano
Janelle Lorzano likes long walks on the seaside and listening to people about their lives. When she isn't writing, she travels and discover new places.
Former child actress and PBB housemate Xyriel Manabat got emotional about her first-ever lead role in Netflix’s “18th Rose,” where she stars alongside Kyle Echarri. “This is her debut film as a lead actress,” the film’s director, Dolly Dulu, revealed during the first-ever Next on Netflix Event in BGC last February 9, 2026. Xyriel couldn’t control her emotions as she took on the project as the lead star, more than a decade after starting her career as a child actress. “I still remember how it was brought to me. I can remember how much I cried and how much I…
A groom became emotional after his bride revealed her wedding gift on their special day last February 9, 2025. Wife Joyce Dela Vega thought of a unique yet sentimental gift for her husband, Ace—a same day wedding painting that includes the late father of the groom. “Gusto ko talaga ma-include ‘yung tatay niya. Na-contain pa rin ‘yung surprise. Kasi, regalo ko ‘yun sa kanila talaga, kay Ace at tsaka sa nanay niya,” Joyce told The Philippine STAR. “Wala. ‘Di ko alam talaga. Naghahanap nga ako ng Photoshop na kahit sa picture namin, isasama ko siya eh. Sobrang na-touch, sobrang na-touch…
OPM icon Ice Seguerra revealed that he wants to collaborate with P-pop Kings SB19 and Pop band Ben&Ben as he played “Truth or Sing” with The Philippine STAR. “Ako gusto ko talaga makakolaborate si SB19. Hindi ko alam kung sila ‘yung mag-acoustic o ako ‘yung sasayaw. Wala pa ako doon. Hindi ko pa alam kung anong mangyayaring adjustment natin d’yan,” he said. “Of course, siyempre, I’ve always wanted to collaborate also with Ben and Ben. ‘Yun, on top of my head sila,” he added. In the same interview, Seguerra got candid about his journey transitioning from a child actor to…
Local artists and singers were spotted at the Newport Performing Arts Theater as they showed support for “Bagets: The Musical.” Rising stars Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji said they were proud and amazed to watch fellow “Ang Mutya ng Section E” (AMNSE) stars Andres Muhlach, Sam Shoaf, and Ethan David perform in “Bagets: The Musical” on Friday, February 21, 2026. “It’s my first time watching a musical. Sa entire 3 hours, walang time na na-bored ako,” Angela said in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR. “Nagtataka ako paano nila nagagawa ‘yun?” Rabin echoed. Rabin then shared how he witnessed…
Rising OPM singer-songwriter Rob Deniel reacted to comments after netizens noticed his resemblance to Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino. “Pogi, pogi. Idol ‘yun si Goyo! Nakakatuwa syempre Paulo Avelino ‘yun,” he said in smiles. “Pero saan d’yan? Seven years! Si Dio!” he added referencing to Avelino’s character in 2017 film “I’m Drunk, I Love You.” Rob also revealed that he wanted to try acting and hopes to work with Anne Curtis in a music video. “Ako gusto ko ma-try mag-act. Ms. Anne Curtis, shoutout!” he said in jest. During his #OnTheRise interview with The Philippine STAR, Rob got candid about his…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta teased President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying he picked the wrong vice president for the 2022 elections during the “Evening with the Stars” event in Intramuros, Manila, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. “Sir, I have only one vice president there oh. My date (Sen. Kiko Pangilinan) tonight. Mali your choice, ‘no? Sorry, okay, okay, okay let’s move on,” she said in jest. “There’s something I do not like about your presidency though. There’s something I do not like about you being Mr. President and Madam being Madam First Lady. I think it’s the fact that I miss years…
Feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua revealed the top three animal signs that are lucky in love this 2026 Year of the Horse. Individuals with Chinese animal signs Tiger, Goat, Ox can expect a smooth love life this year. For the Year of The Tiger, single people can expect to meet “the one” in 2026. “Mahahanap mo na ang long-term love at relationship mo sa isang meeting, sa isang seminar or sa isang activity. Year of the Tiger a compatible kay year of the pig, year of the dog at year of the horse. Iwas lang ha mga year of…
Curious if your animal sign is lucky this 2026 Year of the Horse? Feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua revealed the top three animal signs that will enjoy prosperity and abundance in the Year of the Horse. “Ang mga top 3 na maswerte sa 2026 sa usapang pera is the Year of the Rabbit na sa kanya kasi ang money o wealth star. Year of the Dog nasayo ang opportunity sa trabaho, sa negosyo. Year of the Sheep also. Maraming wealth star,” he said. Adding, “Usapang lovelife naman. Magandang taon ‘to para mag-baby sa Year of the Goat. Year of…
“He scares away everything that makes me scared.” This was the statement of a Gen Z wife after she changed her mind about not having a child after getting married. Gen Z wife Mariah Rivera-Lapuz came from a broken family. She said that she was scared that it might also happen to her. “Lumaki kasi ako na ang kasama ko is lola and lolo ko kasi wala akong father. So, ‘yung mommy ko, ‘yung father figure ko so, very scary for my part kasi babae din ako. Tapos, what if the same thing happens?” she recalled. Mariah and her husband,…