Kapamilya actress Maris Racal has confirmed that she will not be attending the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where her film “Sunshine”, the only Filipino entry, is set to premiere. The actress revealed in an interview with ABS-CBN News that she has prior commitments to shoot scenes for her upcoming action series “Incognito” in Italy, where she stars alongside on-screen partner Anthony Jennings, Daniel Padilla, Richard Gutierrez, Baron Geisler, Ian Veneracion, and Kaila Estrada. “I made a committment kasi and this (Incognito shoot in Italy) is booked na way early this year,” Maris explained. “I appreciate naman the production…
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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.
American content creator iShowSpeed received the warmest welcome from his fans as he made a brief visit to The Philippines as part of his Southeast Asia tour. Arriving in Manila fresh off a successful stop in Thailand, where his streams gathered over 11 million views, iShowSpeed expected to connect with his Filipino fanbase and experience the hospitality for which the country is known for. Wearing a basketball jersey with “Pilipinas” and the Philippine flag, he explored various spots in Metro Manila where he was mobbed by eager fans, gaining over 100,000 subscribers in just three hours. The first major stop…
Celebrity couple Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano have revealed a difficult chapter in their marriage during a “Truth or Dare” challenge in the actress’ latest vlog. In the challenge, Jessy was asked to describe a time when they almost ended their relationship. The couple candidly shared that they almost broke up early in their marriage due to toxic influences surrounding Luis. She revealed, “‘Yun ‘yung time na may mga tao sa paligid niya na talagang hindi okay.” Luis added, “Nasama ’ko sa issue,” recalling that the trouble started shortly after their intimate civil wedding in February 2021. “Kakakasal lang namin…
Miss Eco International Philippines 2024 Alexie Brooks is grieving the loss of her grandmother, Lola Basing, who raised her since childhood. On Monday, September 9, Alexie took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, posting a photo of them together along with a heartfelt message about the passing of the woman she loved deeply. “Today, I lost the person I loved more than anything, and the pain is unbearable. I’m at a loss for words,” Alexie wrote. “Lola, I loved you with everything I had, and now I feel completely shattered and unable to move on. I am heartbroken. God…
“Pero kasi mukha talagang ako 😭” BINI member Colet recently reacted to netizens mistaking her for another woman lying on a man’s lap as seen in a viral photo. The mix-up originated from the striking resemblance between the P-pop idol and a woman shown lying on a man’s lap inside a vehicle. Colet responded to the confusion with humor and a lighthearted post that left her fans laughing. “GUYS ANO BA HINDI AKO YAN HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAA,” Colet wrote, making it clear that she wasn’t the woman in the photo. She added, “Pero kasi mukha talagang ako 😭 kahit ako medj nalito…
Heart Evangelista, together with her own fur baby Panda, showed support for Yoda, the viral aspin that was turned away from the Tagaytay restaurant Balay Dako. The Kapuso actress and Panda sent their love to Yoda through a heartfelt Instagram post. In the photo’s caption, Panda bared the title, “Aspin Society Elite President Panda Ongpauco Escudero,” while tagging the aspin’s own Instagram account. The latest update on Panda’s Instagram also featured another photo of the aspin with the playful caption: “Anong walang breed ???! Mas may breeding pa ako sa inyo ha. Loka mga ‘to. Hello sa mga kasali sa…
Filipino fans of Olivia Rodrigo are in for a special treat as the Fil-Am pop star brings her “GUTS” world tour to the Philippines for the first time. The much-anticipated concert is scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. In an exciting twist, all tickets for the Manila show will be sold at a flat rate of ₱1,500 (including taxes), giving fans a chance to enjoy the concert at an affordable price. Ticket sales for the concert will begin this Saturday, September 14, at 10 AM. Fans can purchase up to four tickets per transaction, and…
Tagaytay restaurant Balay Dako issued a public apology on Monday following online backlash over an incident where an asong Pinoy or aspin was denied entry, despite the establishment promoting itself as “pet-friendly.” The controversy began when a lengthy Facebook post shared by Lara Antonio went viral, describing how her dog, Yoda, an aspin, was not allowed inside the restaurant because of the dog’s size and alleged breed. Antonio explained that despite previously dining there with Yoda without issues, they were turned away at the time, allegedly because Yoda exceeded the restaurant’s weight limit of 15kg for dogs. However, she pointed…
Jeon Cyrus, a contestant on It’s Showtime’s “KalokaLike” segment, has addressed harsh criticism and hate comments after impersonating his idol, P-pop supergroup SB19’s Stell Ajero. Following his September 3 performance on the Kapamilya noontime show, the Cebuano impersonator has been bombarded with negative comments, not just about his appearance but also regarding the P-pop idol. Jeon took to his Facebook account to express his feelings about the hate comments and insults he’s been receiving after appearing in the segment as Stell. In his post, he shared his gratitude for the supportive messages while also announcing his temporary break from social…
Following her arrest and impending deportation to The Philippines, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo may now claim these perks and incentives. Several local brands previously courted Guo with free products and services in exchange for her return to the country after she went on the run for being linked to a raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) operation in Bamban. The 33-year-old former mayor, whose real name was revealed to be Guo Hua Ping, fled the country using her Philippine passport, Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed on August 19. According to reports, Guo left the Philippines and entered Kuala Lumpur,…