Author: Rossane Ramos

Days after netizens criticized KC Concepcion for showing too much skin in recent Instagram posts, the actress snapped back with a lengthy post about body shaming and embracing her curves.  “I am no longer a child. I am a WOMAN. And I will break the standards of beauty – or dare I say, ASIAN beauty, if I need to – by EMBRACING my CURVES,” she wrote. KC also reassured other women shamed for their “natural voluptuousness” that they are beautiful no matter what shape or size they are in.  “If you are like me, you need to know you are…

Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff are at it again! The two are famous for their too good to be true and goofy relationship they often show on social media. In his viral post on Facebook, Nico shared a photo of his wife Solenn showing off her baby bump in a white dress. “It hasn’t been an easy journey for us and we still have 3 more months to go, but the love for our baby girl and the support of our loved ones have made us overcome all the obstacles!” he wrote. “I feel like the most useless human being…

Tonight at SM Megamall Cinema 1 is the red-carpet premiere of Isa Pa With Feelings starring Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino. The Kapuso actress is glad for the chance to have worked with ABS-CBN through the film, admitting she once dreamed of working at the network. Black Sheep, co-producer of her film, is one of the divisions under ABS-CBN’s movie-making outfit Star Cinema. In 2014, a young Maine Mendoza auditioned to become one of Kuya’s housemates for the reality show Pinoy Big Brother. Unfortunately, she did not make the cut. “Naisipan ko lang mag audition, may nagsabi sa akin.…

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at the annual Philippine Cinema Night at the Busan International Film Festival launched two new film incentives to encourage international film productions to work in the country. According to the FDCP, the location incentive schemes give financial support to international productions and co-productions with Pinoy producers for their film’s production and post-production. “There is no better way to underscore the celebration of the One Hundred Years of Philippine Cinema than to finally give our Filipino filmmaker and the Philippines the leverage that it needs to be globally competitive,” FDCP chair Liza Diño…

After witnessing the spectacular Northern Lights in Iceland, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla did not pass up the chance to visit the iconic Parisian landmark, the Eiffel Tower. “Took advantage of the 8-hour layover in the City of Lights to finally see the Eiffel Tower TOGETHER,” Kathryn wrote on her Instagram. Next year, the two will join forces once again for a teleserye. Their last team-up after agreeing not to do any projects together in 2019, was the box office hit movie, The How’s of Us, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. 

A descendant of General Miguel Malvar expressed his opposition to Manny Pacquiao portraying the Filipino war hero in a biopic. Gabriel Malvar, director and great-grandson of General Malvar, said in a statement that he thought it was fake news when he first heard of the casting of the boxing champ. He emphasized that the direct descendants of the Filipino general were not consulted about the movie and casting choices. Gabriel said a relative “unilaterally decided” on the agreement with outside parties and it caught them by surprise. “Had I been consulted, I would have said that I preferred someone not…

Many thought Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda was Filipino because of his Pinoy na Pinoy looks and last name. He was amused when The STAR’s entertainment editor and columnist Ricky Lo asked him, “Is there something Filipino in you?” “It’s an honor to be mistaken for a Filipino, but I am Puerto Rican. I do know a few Tagalog words because so many of my Filipino kids follow me on Twitter and they keep me updated on the slang,” he replied. Lin-Manuel continued on to reveal his soft spot for the Philippines. Turns out, his college best friend is Filipino. “I…

Carlos Edriel Yulo made history as the first ever Filipino gymnast to win a gold medal at the world championships. He bested Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat and China’s Xiao Ruoteng, winners of the silver and bronze medals, in the men’s floor exercise finals last Saturday, during the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. Just before the 19 year old’s historic win, he already secured a ticket to the Olympics 2020 in Tokyo, Japan after finishing 10th place in the all-around finals.   Meanwhile, former Olympic gymnast Kathy Johnson Clarke said on her personal Twitter account that Yulo is…

Gabby Concepcion called on his fans to suggest stories for his reunion film with his ex Sharon Cuneta.  Last Saturday, at the Beautederm press launch, Gabby announced that his much-awaited movie with the Megastar is finally in the works.  “Meron din siya (Sharon) kasing projects na naka-line-up, meron din ako. ‘Yung time table niya is puno na, maski rin ‘yung sa akin, so talagang hindi pwede nang gawin this year. So magiging next year,” he said.  The two plan on producing their film themselves. Gabby admitted they are missing a good storyline for the movie. “Ang hinahanap namin, sa totoo…

Momshie Jolina Magdangal has joined the roster of celebrities who vlog on YouTube. Her over 100,000 subscribers are shared with her husband Mark Escueta. She started uploading more videos on her channel #JolinaNetwork last year. Her content ranges from updates on her kids, make-up tutorials to parenting advice. Are celebrities becoming unsatisfied with their movie and television careers that they begin to infiltrate social media for more publicity? That is not the case for the Magandang Buhay host. “Siyempre ‘yung artista, tao rin naman ‘yan. Kailangan ding mag-evolve. Saka wala namang rule kung sino ang pwedeng gumamit at hindi pwedeng…