Author: Rossane Ramos

Jasmine Curtis-Smith addressed a rapper online for posting a video of him rapping a transphobic song. Last Wednesday, the rapper Erich Bongon or “Young Vito” posted the “awit may lawit” video on Twitter. In the clip, he had sung about his disappointment meeting a transwoman whom he thought was a biological female at a bar. “Ang ganda niya pero parang mali,” he sang in the video. Jasmine wasn’t having any of it. The actress expressed her disapproval over the song. “Anong problema mo sa mga magagandang may lawit? Ikaw ata may mali. Mag 2020 na soon, tigilan na yang pagkakitid…

Wushu star Agatha Wong showed her Filipino pride in a tweet posted Saturday, December 6. The two-time Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist addressed speculations that she won because of her Chinese roots. “My last name’s Chinese and yet I am a Filipina more than anything. I was born in the Philippines, grew up in the Philippines and represent the Philippines wherever I go. Mahal ko ang bayan ko,” she said. “So don’t tell me I’m Chinese kaya ako nanalo. Nanalo ako dahil Pilipino ako, at lalaban ako,” she added. In a separate Facebook post, she also addressed those “who…

Soar high, Gazini! Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados showcased her dazzling national costume at the Miss Universe preliminary and national costume competition today, December 7, 2019.  Her designer Cary Santiago gave a glimpse of how he created his Philippine eagle-inspired masterpiece through a video posted on his personal Facebook account.  In a separate post, the Cebuano fashion designer, revealed his work is a “labor of love” and the design is not “flamboyant” but the details are very intricate. “It’s hand-stitched all coming from the same fabric with my signature laser cut patterns,” he described the costume.  In the same…

Cary Santiago, the designer of Gazini Ganados’ evening gowns for the Miss Universe pageant, spoke up on the government’s lack of support in funding “masterpieces” for pageant representatives.  He gave pageant fans a sneak peek of the national costume that the country’s Miss Universe 2019 bet Gazini Ganados will showcase on December 8, 2019. “I created a national costume that is somehow worthy for an international event. I took my inspiration from our national bird. The design is not as flamboyant but the details are very intricate. It’s hand-stitched, all coming from the same fabric with my signature laser cut…

Sarah Geronimo admitted she hesitated before accepting the offer to do a concert with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez. Their Unified concert will be a Valentine’s day show at the Araneta Coliseum on February 14 and 15 next year. “At first po sobrang hesitant kasi siyempre si Ms. Reg to. My gosh, grabe yung pressure” the popstar royalty said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon. “Napakalaking bahagi po ng journey ko sa industriya ika nga si Ms. Reg. Siya po yung nagluwal sa akin sa industriyang ito. Napakasarap sa pakiramdam na makasama ko siya sa concert,” she added.  Back in…

Yes or Yes? It’s definitely a yes! Filipino ONCEs, it’s your time to feel special! K-pop girl group Twice is the newest endorser for local clothing brand Bench, it was announced Friday morning. “Ready your hearts ‘coz you’re about to go crazy for the newest members of the Bench/ fam,” the brand’s official Instagram posted. “We are very happy to be your newest Bench global benchsetters,” they said in a video posted by Ben Chan, the brand’s chairman and founder. You might also see a billboard of Twice along EDSA on December 7. “Rolling out in FULL. Keep those post…

Hollywood actress Emma Stone is now engaged to director Dave McCary. In an Instagram post, the Saturday Night Live (SNL) writer and segment director posted a photo of him and Emma showing off her dazzling engagement ring.  Dave captioned the photo with a simple heart emoji. The two began dating in 2017, but they’ve kept their relationship on the down-low ever since. Their first encounter was on the set of SNL where Emma was guest in a skit directed by Dave. 

Former Star Circle Quest contestant Michelle Madrigal has opened up about wanting to remove her chest implants. According to the ex-actress, she has had her implants for over 12 years already. She explained she felt insecure growing up. “In the industry, if you wanted to pose for sexy magazines and at the time that was the super in thing to do so all I cared about was my looks. I wasn’t thinking properly,” she said in a YouTube video where she shared her “explant journey”. “I guess at the time I just did it for vanity and I really thought…

“I share with you guys the latest blessing — the biggest blessing that our family has received, Baby Gabriela.” From the announcement up to the day of her labor, Mariel Rodriguez documented her pregnancy journey with her new baby girl, Gabriela. Last November 15 at 3:25 pm, Mariel endured six hours of labor before meeting her second daughter. The TV host gave birth in the US. Unfortunately, her husband Robin Padilla was unable to witness her give birth because of a visa issue. Her video posted on December 1 has already garnered 1.2 million views. On Thursday, Baby Gabriela made…

Growing up in the public eye hasn’t been easy for actress Camille Prats. She admitted that the showbiz industry has caused her to become overly conscious of her body.  “I used to be so conscious of my body because of the industry I work in, during my teenage years, if they think you’re not thin enough, you don’t get the role, harsh noh? I’m glad that’s no longer the case these days,” she said in an Instagram post on Tuesday.  The mother of three revealed she couldn’t wear tight-fitting clothes for fear of what others might say about her body. …