Author: Rossane Ramos

On Throwback Thursday, Gladys Reyes reminisced about her Mara Clara days with an old photo with childhood sweetheart and now-husband Christopher Roxas. “My childhood sweetheart then @christopherroxas, when he was 12 and I was 14 (kumusta naman ang pig tails ko),” she wrote. Gladys kickstarted her acting career as Clara in ’90s soap opera Mara Clara with Judy Ann Santos playing Mara. The drama series paved the way for the actress to meet her husband of 27 years, Christopher. “Now, fast forward to 27 years of togetherness,” she said. In the comments section of her post, Camille Prats along with…

Actor Xian Lim is joining the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Office of the President’s productions to share knowledge, inspiration and entertainment through the arts.  He will be directing the country’s first-ever puppetry film series. Movies Adapted from Literary Arts or MALA will feature reimagined versions of local literary classics such as Ibong Adarna and Florante at Laura. These classics will be narrated by renowned ventriloquist Ony Carcamo and his puppet, Kulas. MALA will open in October this year. “Honored and proud to be part of this project,” he said in an Instagram post. The CCP Office of the…

“Another one for you, Dad.” Yassi Pressman added another notch to her belt after receiving recognition from the 51st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) Box Office Entertainment Awards as TV Supporting Actress of the Year. On an Instagram post, she thanked those who supported her without a doubt. “Close your mind, heart and soul to the things that pull you down, open your eyes and see how blessed you are. “I want to say thank you (to) every single person who has been a pillar in my life. People who didn’t doubt me but instead said, ‘Kaya mo yan.’…

Broadcast journalist Karen Davila returned to anchoring TV Patrol after a decade since her last stint as the newscast’s anchorwoman. On Wednesday night, Davila joined Noli De Castro and Bernadette Sembrano in delivering the news on ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast. The change in the line-up came on the heels of former TV Patrol anchor Ted Failon’s network transfer to TV5. Karen previously served as a news presenter for the show back in 2004 to 2010.  “What an honor to be on #TVPatrol tonight with Kabayan Noli De Castro & Bernadette Sembrano. First time to be back since my stint in 2004-2012.…

“From one SUPERWOMAN to another.” After receiving a donation from Angel Locsin, Gretchen Ho found another supporter in Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray who gave 50 bicycles to her #DonateABikeSaveAJob project. Catriona was joined by her boyfriend Sam Milby, talent management company Cornerstone Entertainment and Secret Scents in pooling resources for the bikes that will be donated to Pasig City residents. On Instagram, Gretchen thanked them for supporting her initiative to provide bicycles that will allow Filipinos to travel to their workplace.  “Salamat sa walang-sawang pagtulong, lalo na sa pandemyang ito,” the TV host said. Since starting her initiative last…

Actress and TV host Jessy Mendiola reached out to a fan who sought her advice on loving herself better.  Jessy’s Instagram post is a selfie showing her bare face as she works out. A fan left a comment, opening up that she is having a hard time loving herself again. The fan’s comment read: “Ms. Jessy, I’ve been watching your vlogs. Hope you can make a vlog about how you overcome your depression and paano kayo nag-start mag-diet… I’m having a hard time loving myself again and I look up to you for fitspiration. God bless.” The Fit for Life…

Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia celebrated her YouTube milestone as she hit 1 million subscribers on the video-sharing platform. The actress received her Golden Play Button, a plaque given by YouTube to its content creators who surpassed a million subscribers.  “WE DID IT GUYS! My gold play button is finally here!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! Love you all,” she wrote in an Instagram post. In her live stream with her boyfriend Khalil Ramos, they unboxed the plaque for the first time. They shared that her channel is actually their joint channel. Gabbi revealed that she even attempted…

Broadcast journalist Karen Davila took to social media to share how she turned to God when her son David suffered a “full-blown seizure.” In her Instagram post uploaded on Monday, Karen said she and her husband DJ Sta. Ana just got home from an overnight trip to Sorsogon when their son David, who was welcoming them home at their condo lobby, had a seizure. The ANC 24/7 host said seizures for kids with autism like David are common but he only had one episode back when he was still seven years old.  “Thank God for my husband & the first…

Kapuso star Dingdong Dantes bagged the Asian Star Prize at the 15th Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA). The actor was recognized for his role as Captain Lucas Manalo in the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama series Descendants of the Sun. The Asian Star Prize is a non-competition category in the awards ceremony. It honors excellence in television drama productions around Asia. According to a report by GMA Entertainment, Dingdong said his award is a tribute to all fronliners. “This award is also a tribute to all frontliners of the world-soldiers, healthcare workers, and volunteers. This award is also for my…

Ogie Alcasid shared the sad news that his father, Hermino Alcasid Sr., passed away. “I will miss you so much Dad. My heart grieves knowing you are gone but I am at peace because you are in the loving arms of our Father in heaven. I love you so much Daddy,” Ogie wrote in his post uploaded on Tuesday. Ogie’s wife Regine Velasquez shared on Tuesday a photo of her son Nate with his Lolo, along with the caption: “We love you Dad.” Leila Alcasid, Ogie’s eldest child, also posted throwback photos of her as a toddler with Lolo Hermie…