To quote showbiz authority Mario Hernando, the recent demise of veteran actress Zeny Zabala is a big loss in the movie world. From the ‘50s to early ‘70s Zeny has tagged the Villainess Queen who made things difficult for lead stars Gloria Romero, Lolita Rodriguez, Rita Gomez, Marlene Dauden and later Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes in… Read More »
Would you believe Liza Soberano missed a chance of a big Hollywood break? On the day she was scheduled for the audition, she did not show up for personal reasons that triggered the bemuse reaction of her followers who have craved for that rare opportunity. A colleague reported to this writer that Liza kept mum on the issue… Read More »
This early, Metro Manila Film Festival 2017 turns controversial anew as in previous years, most specifically last year. This has been triggered by the resignation of three members of the Executive Committee of the MMFF Ricky Lee, Roland Tolentino and Kara Alikpala, Obviously, they protested the official selection of the first four entries to make it. Of… Read More »
Once again, bashers throw sappy accusation, showing their rough-shod act. This time they have attacked Angel Locsin of pretentious act in the news she aided victims In Marawi city, claiming she did just for publicity purposes only. Ah, before ranting Angel in social media make a move first to know first her background. Did you know that… Read More »
A cool, collected and unperturbed Sharon Cuneta impressed writers she has met after her trip to U.S. days back. She simply laughed off talks she underwent marital problems with senator Kiko Pangilinan. Allegedly brought out by his photo holding hands with senator Lisa Hontiveros which website Daily Trip Media posted. Sharon confided that she had pains, fatigues… Read More »
Trivia: Did you that at 83, ex-movie queen Gloria Romero has spent 68 years in Philippine showbiz? Not only that, she’s a record holder for at her age, she’s the only one who still enacts title role in the boob tube fantasy series Daig Ka ng Lola Ko and a major assignment in comedy romance tele serye Meant… Read More »
These days, both Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have matured beautifully, so those around the duo would echo. Yet they’re the first ones to notice too if something goes wrong in their relationships. That is every time Kathryn in silence takes her back to Daniel and vice versa. This denotes bad moments for the tandem. Kathryn admits her… Read More »
Not a few have a notion that showbiz is a make believe world where no truthful camaraderie existing and pretentious actuations abound. At that, the consensus has it that there’s no lasting friendship transpires, particularly these days. However, in my more than five decades as movie journalist, this writer can attest the presence of real chums in the… Read More »
Trivia: The Miss Universe fever still rages on in the Philippines, especially our bet Maxine Medina made it to the top six despite criticisms thrown to her prior to the coronation rites. But did you know many of the Bb. Pilipinas beauties turned showbiz celebrities after their reign? In the ‘50s title holder, Cristina Pacheco was the initial… Read More »
Could it be true some followers of James Reid are not supportive of Nadine Lustre? Talks spread that some prefer a different reel or real partner of James. Truth to tell, James’ pal Ivan Dorchner who’s being built up by GMA-7 as one of Barbie Forteza’s leading men in the TV series Meant to Be has noticed it… Read More »