Trivia: Did you know that in the ‘50s prominent movie journalist the late Jose Quirino was the first movie scribe to gain fame too as TV showbiz broadcaster? Known for his column Seeing Stars with JQ at the Daily Mirror, sister company of the number one newspaper then Manila Times, he got the break to host the boob… Read More »
Trivia: In the ‘80s, my writer-pal Vir Gonzales who was my former classmate in journalism course at the MLQ University, built up a group of tyros called the Escolta Boys. The recent death of one of its members Arnold Esguerra brings to my mind a throwback on them. Composed of Bobby Zshornack, Leo Lazaro, Gerry Roman, Jeric Vasquez… Read More »
February earmarks the month of love for Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th day. Did you that from the ‘40s to early ‘50s, several showbiz love teams culminated in their marital knots? The top couple then in the late ‘40s to early ‘50s were the late actor-singer Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran who started as a child actress.… Read More »
Trivia: For many decades megastar Sharon Cuneta has been endeared to countless people around her, especially close chums out of her unique yet pleasant personality. This writer can attest to it, out of our durable friendship. With the resounding box office of her screen comeback via Three Words to Forever and the touchingly joyous celebration of her birthday… Read More »
Trivia: From the late ‘40s to the ‘60s, did you know some American films shot in the Philippines uplifted the local movie industry? The vehicles not only brazenly magnified the stunning countryside of the country but also the hidden talents of Filipino actors comparable to world level of acting. To begin with, top Hollywood star then Tyrone Power… Read More »
Today’s generation will be surprised to know that Tondo in the Philippine movie industry has a vital yet little known side in its history. For several reasons, Tondo in Manila played significantly a part in the growth of the local cinema. To begin with, in 1917 the first movie company Malayan outfit was founded by Jose Nepumoceno, the… Read More »
Trivia: Scanning the past decades up to the present generation, no other child performer can beat or duplicate the amazing, phenomenal feats of Nino Muhlach. From mid 70s and early 80s, he was dubbed the Wonder Boy of Philippine cinema. At age of three, Nino gained fame as the youngest co-host in a TV show. That was in… Read More »
Trivia: Many were surprised, awed when after decades of absence erstwhile singer-actress Helen Gamboa who was better known as the Dancing Queen of the ‘60s performed anew. That was at the tribute of TV show Eat Bulaga for her husband senator Tito Sotto’s birthday. Helen amazed the viewers with incomparable terpsichorean forte while belting ditties with the Broadway… Read More »
Just recently, Kathryn Bernardo did not discard differences with Daniel Padilla would cause misunderstandings. She admits being exact opposite with him in many ways. This has led others to opine their lassitude for each other might cause the duo’s break up sooner than expected. In this light, Kathryn laughed it off for many times the differences would ignite… Read More »
Since actor-politician Jolo Revilla divulged he has revived the Imus Productions founded by his grandpa ex-senator Ramon Revilla via the trilogy film titled Tres, not a few anticipated his girlfriend for years Jodi Sta. Maria would be his leading lady. How surprised they are upon the mention of Jolo he’ll team up with GMA-7 actress Rhian Ramos. Gossips… Read More »