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Eugene Domingo praises Toni Gonzaga’s comedic timing
August 25, 2011 – 1:31 pm | No Comment
Eugene Domingo praises Toni Gonzaga’s comedic timing

Eugene Domingo was all praises for her Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi co-star Toni Gonzaga when the former faced reporters during the mini-press conference for the movie scheduled to open this August 31. Eugene and Toni …

Richard Yap says he enjoys playing Kim Chiu’s dad on ‘My Binondo Girl’
August 25, 2011 – 1:30 pm | 11 Comments
Richard Yap says he enjoys playing Kim Chiu’s dad on ‘My Binondo Girl’

After the successful premiere broadcast of My Binondo Girl last Monday, August 22, viewers got to see the acting debut of Fil-Chi commercial model Richard Yap who plays Chen Sy, Kim Chiu’s father in the …

Kiray Celis on Piolo Pascual:’Di ako nagpi-feeling close sa kanya dahil lang close ako sa anak niya’
August 25, 2011 – 1:28 pm | No Comment
Kiray Celis on Piolo Pascual:’Di ako nagpi-feeling close sa kanya dahil lang close ako sa anak niya’

Kiray Celis revealed during the press conference of the teen show Growing Up that her close friend Iñigo, Piolo Pascual’s son, flew back to the United States Tuesday night, August 23. Iñigo, who is based …

Robin Padilla talks about his anniversary celebration with Mariel Rodriguez in Maldives
August 25, 2011 – 1:27 pm | No Comment
Robin Padilla talks about his anniversary celebration with Mariel Rodriguez in Maldives

Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez marked their first wedding anniversary with a luxurious vacation at the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Maldives. Set amidst sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Robin described the place …

Maja Salvador cries over intrigues hurled against her; very upset on issue linking her to Direk Paul Soriano
August 25, 2011 – 1:19 pm | No Comment
Maja Salvador cries over intrigues hurled against her; very upset on issue linking her to Direk Paul Soriano

Sa presscon ng pelikulang Thelma kaninang tanghali, August 24, ay nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang press ang bida ritong si Maja Salvador.
For a start, tuwang-tuwa si Maja dahil napakaganda raw ng …

Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo “Bagay ba sila sa isa’t-isa?”
August 17, 2011 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo “Bagay ba sila sa isa’t-isa?”

After the success of their first movie pairing Catch Me, I’m in Love earlier this year, Gerald Anderson admitted that he is looking forward to his next big screen project with Sarah Geronimo. With the …

Sarah Geronimo says Angeline Quinto does not have an attitude problem
August 15, 2011 – 8:34 pm | No Comment
Sarah Geronimo says Angeline Quinto does not have an attitude problem

Fresh from abroad, a visibly energized Sarah Geronimo gamely answered questions from the local media during her recent press conference for Globe Prepaid held at the ABS-CBN compound last August 11. The 23-year-old admits that …

JC de Vera proud of Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum: “Dream come true siya, e. Ever since, gusto ko talagang gumawa ng full-length na action show.”
August 15, 2011 – 8:29 pm | No Comment
JC de Vera proud of Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum: “Dream come true siya, e. Ever since, gusto ko talagang gumawa ng full-length na action show.”

Matapos ang pagkakaudlot ng airing ng bagong action-serye ng TV5, Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, sa wakas ay maipalalabas na ito sa darating na Setyembre.
Dapat sana ay noong Hunyo pa ang airing nito, pero bilang respeto …

Lea Salonga to be honored as a Disney Legend in California this August 19
August 15, 2011 – 8:16 pm | No Comment
Lea Salonga to be honored as a Disney Legend in California this August 19

Filipino international singer Lea Salonga is one of the 12 Disney legends to be honored this 2011 for her contribution to Walt Disney.
Tom Bergeron of Dancing With The Stars fame is slated to host the …

Boy Abunda gives up his talent management company to take care of his ailing mom; also willing to give up some of his TV shows
August 15, 2011 – 8:09 pm | No Comment
Boy Abunda gives up his talent management company to take care of his ailing mom; also willing to give up some of his TV shows

Iiwan na ng King of Talk na si Boy Abunda ang kanyang talent management company na Backroom, Inc. Ang mga pinagkakatiwalaan niyang mga tao ang mamamahala na nito.
Ayon kay Kuya Boy, kailangan niyang magbawas ng …

Kim Chiu and Edgar Allan Guzman paired in Maalaala Mo Kaya
August 15, 2011 – 7:49 pm | One Comment
Kim Chiu and Edgar Allan Guzman paired in Maalaala Mo Kaya

Kim Chiu and Edgar Allan Guzman will depict a tale of love between two friends in the August 13 episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.
With a script written by Maan Dimaculangan, Direk Cathy handles Kim for the …

Erich Gonzales felt comfortable even while shooting sensitive scene with Enchong Dee in Maria la del Barrio
August 15, 2011 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Erich Gonzales felt comfortable even while shooting sensitive scene with Enchong Dee in Maria la del Barrio

Matagal-tagal din ang paghihintay ng mga tagahanga nina Enchong Dee at Erich Gonzales, matapos ang kanilang huling teleseryeng pinagsamahan, ang Magkaribal. Sa wakas ay ipapalabas na sa August 15 ang local adaptation ng Mexicanovela na …