Author: Rossane Ramos

Miss Universe Philippines extends the deadline for candidate applications to the search for the country’s bet to the 2020 Miss U pageant. “To accommodate some planned changes in the pageant format and to better support our advocacy agenda, we have decided to extend the deadline for application for Miss Universe Philippines 2020 until January 31, 2020,” the organizers announced in their Facebook page. The organization opened their applications last December 16. If not for the extension, the screening of candidates would have begun on January 20-24.  Interested applicants may fill out the form from the link they have provided and…

Bela Padilla and JC Santos have worked on three romance films together — 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, The Day After Valentines, and their upcoming film On Vodka, Beer and Regrets. During the press conference for their reunion film, the actor admitted he once had feelings for his onscreen partner.  “Ang pinaka importante po sa akin yung working relationship namin ni Bela. At sa lahat ng pelikulang nagawa namin, ayokong magbago yung nararamdaman namin sa isa’t isa tuwing magka trabaho kami, tuwing magkasama kami,” JC said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  Bela revealed this is the first time…

South Korean actor Yeo Jin-Goo’s fan meeting in Manila has been cancelled following the Taal Volcano eruption. The announcement was made by his management Janus Entertainment and local promoter Wilbros Live on Wednesday, January 22. The actor is best known for his role in the television series Hotel del Luna with Lee Ji-eun (also known as IU).  Dubbed Memory Line, the fan meet scheduled on February 1 at the New Frontier Theater was supposed to be his first time in the Philippines. Janus Entertainment apologized to the fans who were looking forward to the event and explained that international fans…

Fans of Kapamilya actresses Julia Barretto and Liza Soberano demanded a lesbian movie with the two as each other’s leading lady.  On Twitter, using the hashtag #CopyPasteWithYou for Enrique Gil and Liza’s Make It With You episode last Wednesday, a netizen pitched the movie idea to ABS-CBN film company Black Sheep, cinematographer Dan Villegas, and filmmaker Tonette Jadaone.  “LESBIAN MOVIE for @lizasoberano PLEASE HEAR ME OUT @Black_SheepPH @danvillegas @tonetjadone #CopyPasteWithYou,” the tweet said. Another netizen suggested Julia Barretto to be Liza’s leading lady. “Yes pls!!!! @Black_SheepPH and sana si @BarrettoJulia yung leading lady niya,” they said.  Their plea did not fall…

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach marked her 20 years of modeling and acting looking back on the past as she posted throwback photos of her journey in front of the camera.  On her Instagram stories, an 11-year-old Pia smiles for a photo.  She also shared a photo with Filipino writer and director Chito Rono.  Pia’s competition debut was at Hair Asia, a hairstyling and makeup competition, where she was a model for a contestant.  “The highest placement I got was 1st runner up,” she wrote.  Pia joined the showbiz industry in 2002. She was part of ABS-CBN’s talent center Star…

Veteran singer Ogie Alcasid announced Tuesday, January 21, that he is collaborating with actor Ian Veneracion for a concert on March 20 and 21 at the New Frontier Theater.  The tickets to their concert titled KilaboTitos will be available on January 24 via Ticketnet outlets.  Last December, Ian’s concert titled The MusicIAN on Stage at Solaire Resort & Casino was cancelled due to the death of its producer. “Sad day. These unfortunate things happens. But the music will continue soon…” As of the moment, Ian is starring in the iWant.ph digital movie My Single Lady with Jodi Sta. Maria and Zanjoe…

Sue Ramirez opened up about her late father during a guesting in the morning talk show Magandang Buhay. The actress said it was less of a pain and more a relief that her father finally passed after 11 years of suffering from a stroke. Her father James Dodd was a retired senior officer of the US State Department. According to the 23-year-old Kapamilya actress, her father had a stroke when she was six years old. Since then, he was unable to walk or speak. “Na-experience ko lang na okay siya anim na taon ng buhay ko at bata pa ako…

Jodi Sta. Maria has been in the showbiz industry for almost two decades already. Despite playing numerous characters already, the actress still has a role she has yet to tick off her list. “I want something that is off beat, something that is not me, something that is different. I don’t mind embarking on a role na parang kontrabida someone who is very dark,” she said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon. Jodi is no stranger to the “kontrabida” role. In the hit teleserye Pangako Sa ‘Yo starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, she played Amor Powers, a woman…

Toni Gonzaga celebrated her 36th birthday last January 20 with her family. The actress and television host took to Instagram to share a life lesson she has learned now that she’s nearing the big 4-0.  “Age gave me gifts that youth could never give me,” she said. “I was so in love with who I was, they were not merely as good as who I am now.. I like me now… I appreciate what life has taught me.. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nakaalala… Thank you Jesus for giving me another year,” Toni continued.  In her photo, she is seen…

Mom of three Chesca Garcia Kramer took to Instagram to share how proud she was of her babies for stepping forward in donating their clothes for the recent victims of the Taal Volcano eruption. Chesca and her husband former Philippine Basketball Association player Doug Kramer are blessed with three kids: Kendra, Scarlet and Gavin. “They wanted to be able to contribute through their own efforts and own this moment as responsible and compassionate citizens. Too precious not to capture,” she wrote. The three kids will donate their pre-loved clothes. The Kramers are known for their vlogs on their YouTube channel.…