Crash Landing On You star Hyun Bin is “definitely coming” to the Philippines. Given the pandemic situation, however, the South Korean actor’s visit in relation to his endorsement deal with the mobile services provider Smart Communications might have to wait. “You know, we have to still deal with this COVID situation. But he is definitely coming. So, when exactly, etc., etc., we’re gonna have to work it out,” said Mon Isberto, PLDT-Smart Public Affairs head, during a virtual presscon Monday to officially introduce Hyun Bin as the face of its Simple, Smart Ako campaign to promote its Giga internet services.…
Author: Nathalie Tomada
You can call it “love at first opera”. Filipino soprano Rachelle Gerodias first met Korean baritone Byeong-in Park when they were both cast in the Singapore Lyric Opera staging of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte five years ago. They played the lovers Guglielmo and Fiordiligi in the comedy opera, but little did they know that the “romance” on stage will spill over to real life. At that time, the Pinay opera star was already 42 and no longer thinking of getting married. Byeong-in, himself an accomplished opera singer who was based in Europe for more than a decade, had never worked with, let alone…
Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has released a brief statement early Friday regarding her breakup with the Fil-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger. The statement was sent to the press by her business manager Rikka Fernandez. The 30-year-old actress and host confirmed that she and Marlon had indeed gone on separate ways. She also denied reports that they broke up because of financial issues. Here’s the full statement: “It’s true that Marlon and I are no longer together. I wish him and his family well, and out of respect for them, let me make it clear — Marlon and his…
“Watch out for the opening ceremony.” This was the invitation of National Artist for Music Ryan “Mr. C” Cayabyab who couldn’t hide his excitement over what will unfold at the grand program that officially opens the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The kick-off event of the biennial sports gathering happens on November 30, 7 p.m., at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Mr. C, who serves as the main musical consultant to the opening ceremony, also composed the SEA Games 2019 anthem We Win As One, written by TV and theater veteran Floy Quintos and recorded by Broadway star Lea…
Nadine Lustre is busy “living life” amid the big news that her reel and real-life partner takes on a new project pairing him with another actress. Last October 4, Dreamscape Entertainment announced that James Reid will topbill its upcoming series Soulmate with Nancy of Momoland. The night before the big news, this writer interviewed the 25-year-old actress-singer on the sidelines of streaming service HOOQ’s Hooked on Asia event in Jakarta, Indonesia. She was one of the celebrity guests because HOOQ Philippines co-produced her last film Ulan with Viva. The streaming service also organized a meet and greet for Nadine with…