“Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano is set to move hearts once again on the big screen, joining Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual, Joshua Garcia, Juan Karlos, and Belle Mariano in Star Cinema’s upcoming drama film Meet, Greet, & Bye. Directed by blockbuster filmmaker Cathy Garcia-Sampana, the film’s official announcement teaser was recently released across social media platforms which has already sparked excitement among fans and moviegoers with its heartfelt themes and star-studded cast. The teaser offered nostalgic glimpses into the life of a close-knit Filipino family, featuring a montage of family photos through the year paired with emotionally resonant lines that are…
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Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca is a content producer with nerdy tendencies. She tends to lose herself in writing, films, fictional novels, video games, and in her Kpop bias' eyes.
Kapuso actress Shuvee Etrata expressed gratitude toward the fanbase of Klarisse de Guzman and other fellow housemates after they went the extra mile to sponsor the round-trip airfare for her family following her eviction from Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. In a TikTok Live session, Shuvee shared how overwhelmed she felt upon seeing her family after leaving the PBB house—thanks to the efforts of “KLARISSEnatics Official”, an fan group of Klarisse. “Guys kasi nakita ko na ang parents ko kahapon, salamat, as in super salamat. [Sila] nagpa-fly sa parents ko, guys!”, Shuvee exclaimed. “As in guys na-surprise ako. Totoo…
Filipino K-drama fans and aspiring storytellers are in for a rare opportunity as the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) brings Gwang Jin — the acclaimed creator of “Itaewon Class” — to Manila for a series of workshops and events under its ongoing “Meet the Mentor” program. Scheduled from July 4 to 6, 2025, the three-day event will see Gwang Jin appearing in multiple venues, including a drawing session, across Metro Manila, where he will share insights into his creative journey — from writing the original Itaewon Class webtoon to seeing it adapted into a global hit K-drama known…
Ivana Alawi seemingly addressed past controversy in her latest vlog where she denied being responsible for ruining or causing any families to fall apart. In her recent YouTube video, uploaded on Wednesday, June 23, Ivana participated in a lie detector test alongside her mother, Fatima, and her brother, Hash, where they answered several yes-or-no questions. Before starting the challenge, the actress noted that this activity would be more “accurate” than their previous lie detector challenge because they used a professional lie detection device this time, with the assistance of a private investigator. One of the questions posed to Ivana by…
SB19 once again attracted international attention with their show-stopping guest performance at the 2025 Hito Music Awards in Taiwan. The group set the stage ablaze with powerful performances of their hit tracks “DAM,” “DUNGKA!” and “GENTO.” In a special highlight of the night, SB19 teamed up with Taiwanese boy band Ozone for a special collaboration. The two groups performed Ozone’s song, “World Top” together, as well as a joint dance break for “GENTO.” Their appearance quickly became a trending topic in both the Philippines and Taiwan, sparking conversations across various social media platforms. SB19 later took to social media to thank…
Ricardo Cadavero, better known as Cardong Trumpo, made history as the newest Grand Winner of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 7 with an almost perfect finale score. Among the top eight acts who battled it out for the title, Cardong Trumpo, a spinning top exhibitionist, garnered the highest combined score of 99.5%.from both the judges and public votes, emerging as the talent show’s newest champion on Sunday night, June 22. Following him were dance group Femme MNL, who placed second with 50.4%, and magician Carl Quion, who placed third with 47.8%. Ricardo brought home P2 million cash prize, while Femme…
Newlyweds Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. have broken their silence to address rumors about her pregnancy, claims that their wedding cost millions, and the now-viral use of paper plates at their reception. In an exclusive interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Tuesday, the couple clarified several “issues” surrounding their much-talked-about wedding, which took place on June 1. “Kaya may paper plate dahil sa cocktail area, may pica pica kasi,” Zeinab explained. “After the wedding ceremony, before mag-fireworks… para hindi mainip ang bisita at magutom, nag-ready kami ng pica pica. So that’s before the reception.” The issue…
Filipina Broadway icon Lea Salonga brought her vocal power to a Major Baseball League (MLB) game, where she performed the American national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The award-winning theater star made her appearance during the recent game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, June 17. A video of Salonga’s performance was shared on the Yankees’ official social media accounts with a caption that praised her vocal prowess and gave a nod to her current Broadway production, “Sondheim’s Old Friends.” “Thank you to Tony-Award Winning Actress Lea Salonga for tonight’s beautiful rendition of our National Anthem…
K-pop supergroup BTS is reportedly preparing for their long-awaited comeback in March of next year, according to various South Korean media outlets. The news comes after the recent completion of mandatory military service by five of the group’s members, RM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and Suga earlier this month. According to a report by The Korea Herald on Wednesday, June 18, a source from BTS’ talent agency, HYBE, allegedly revealed that plans are already in motion for the group’s return. “BTS’ comeback date is set for March next year,” the news outlet quoted its source. Additionally, two overseas sources also claimed…
Actor-director Xian Lim celebrated a new milestone in his aviation journey as he recently earned his Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Xian shared the achievement on Instagram, accompanied by photos from his check-ride ceremony, including a selfie that showed off his three stripes badge on his uniform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexander Xian Lim Uy (@xianlimm) “I still can’t believe it,” Xian wrote. “This journey has truly been life-changing, and I’m filled with gratitude. Hindi ako makapaniwala sa bilis ng mga pangyayari.” The 34-year-old actor trained under Topflite Academy, a local aviation school, and expressed appreciation…