Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil to work on new project in early 2021
MANILA, Oct 5 (Mabuhay) — Actress Liza Soberano reiterated that she will remain a Kapamilya, confirming there have been offers to leave ABS-CBN but she chose to stay with her mother network. “That is true I have received offers and I’m grateful for them but I told my manager Tito Ogie (Diaz) that for now […]
Is Angel Locsin still playing ‘Darna?’
Angel Locsin still won’t say whether she will reprise the role of “Darna” in the remake project slated to be produced by Star Cinema. “As long as naniniwala ka,” was the actress’ response to one follower on Instagram when she was asked if she will still play the iconic Filipino character created by Mars Ravelo. […]
Why Dawn is worried about ‘Love Me Tomorrow’
Dawn Zulueta admitted that she was worried about how moviegoers would react to her role in “Love Me Tomorrow” as Piolo Pascual’s love interest considering their age gap. However, she felt relieved when she started receiving positive feedback on social media when the teaser of the upcoming Star Cinema movie was finally released. “Baka mag […]
How busy couple Billy, Coleen find time for each other
Billy Crawford is very proud of his girlfriend, actress Coleen Garcia, who is one of the lead stars in the upcoming Star Cinema movie “Love Me Tomorrow.” “[She’s a] wonderful actress. She’s going to choose I think roles that will be a bit challenging, not really stagnant into the whole sexy young female artist. I […]
Jennylyn on movie with John Lloyd: ‘Grabe ‘yung pressure’
Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado admitted that she is now feeling the pressure as her first movie with John Lloyd Cruz is about to hit cinemas later this month. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, “Just The 3 Of Us” will open in theaters on April 27 — against the much-awaited superhero flick “Captain America: Civil War.” “Grabe […]
How much Vilma Santos earned for first acting role
Veteran actress Vilma Santos, who has been in the industry since she was nine, explained the reason she turned down an offer to do a “tell-all” book. The 62-year-old Santos teased: “Ino-offer sa akin na gawin libro ang buhay ko. Pero sabi ko hindi puwedeng ‘tell-all.’ Kasi may mga sekreto ako na hindi niyo pa […]
Anne to make up for lost time, denies she’s engaged
Anne Curtis was not that visible in 2015. She didn’t have a new movie (her last was “The Gifted” last year) and her last TV show was “Dyesebel” that ran from March to July of 2014 yet. It’s good she still has regular exposure on “It’s Showtime”, but we don’t think that’s enough. As we […]
Angel Locsin undergoes medical treatment for spine
Actress Angel Locsin on Friday expressed her gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support as she posted photos of her in a hospital in Singapore moments after undergoing medical treatment for her disc bulge in her spine. On her Instagram account, the 30-year-old Locsin wrote: “I’m still a little bit groggy and sore but […]
Why Sam Milby isn’t chummy with ex Anne
There may be on good terms but how does Sam Milby truly feel about former girlfriend Anne Curtis? “We are friends, okay kami,” Milby said. “But friends like ‘yung nag-uusap kami? No, of course not.” The actor, who is currently seeing someone who’s not from showbiz, explained that he doesn’t think it would be proper […]
Angel on working with Vilma: She’s amazing
Angel Locsin is excited that her project with “Star for All Seasons” and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos will be the first movie of Star Cinema for 2016. “[This is my movie with] Iki-claim ko na po siya—my future mother-in-law, Governor Vilma Santos, and Xian Lim,” Locsin said. “Nakakatuwa na naisipan ng Star Cinema na kami […]
Kim Chiu joining Kris Aquino in mistress movie
Kris Aquino announced that she has finally been allowed to push through with a film project where she will portray a mistress, following a conflict with her existing endorsement contract with a multi-national company. Aquino confirmed that she will once again be part of the film adaptation “Etiquette for Mistresses and What Wives Can Learn […]
Bea Alonzo hospitalized after falling off sail boat
Bea Alonzo was brought to the hospital on Thursday after meeting an accident on set, according to the movie star in an Instagram post. The photo shows the actress’ hospital tag with her real name, Phylbert Angelie Ranollo. Its caption: “Went to the ER (emergency room) to have my bruises checked due to falling off […]
Sandara open to working with John Lloyd
MANILA (Mabuhay) — K-POP star Sandara Park has welcomed the idea of working with Kapamilya drama actor John Lloyd Cruz in a local movie project. “Gustong gusto ko yan kasi talagang I really love his movies and his acting. Nakaka-in love yung mata niya kapag umaarte kaya sobrang excited ako ‘pag nangyari,” the 2NE1 singer […]
What’s next for Vice Ganda in 2015
After the box office success of his film “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” comedian Vice Ganda announced that he will be doing two movies this year. Ganda said one of them will be with actor Coco Martin, Kris Aquino’s co-star in “Feng Shui,” while the other one will be with teen star Daniel Padilla. “Ako magdadalawang […]
Vice Ganda-led zany cast unloads laugh-a-minute comedy in ‘The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin’
TFC@theMovies brings top-grossing Filipino film of all time to over 40 theatres in U.S. and in Canada starting January 30 REDWOOD SHORES, CA – When gay soldier character Benjamin “Benjie” Santos VIII, played by host-actor-singer Vice Ganda, first came into public conciousness in 2011 by way of ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s action-comedy, “The Unkabogable: Praybeyt Benjamin”, the character became […]
What’s next for Gretchen Barretto?
After playing a psychologist in the drama “The Trial,” socialite actress Gretchen Barretto is set to do another movie for Star Cinema and director Chito Rono this year. “Of course, I’m very loyal,” Barretto told reporters in an interview, although she refused to divulge details about the plot. “Ang dami naming pinag-uusapan pero (hanggang) hindi […]
Star Cinema brings ‘EDSA Woolworth’ to Philippine screens starting January 14
Pokwang starrer from TFC@theMovies kicks off Star Cinema’s 2015 movie line-up REDWOOD SHORES, CA, January 5, 2015 – The second original feature film of TFC@theMovies that was the talk of the town among Filipino moviegoers of North America back in November 2014 will be shown in Philippine screens starting January 14. ABS-CBN Star Cinema is bringing the […]
Dennis Trillo is in no rush to get married
Actor Dennis Trillo has come up with a five-year plan for himself – and getting married is not included in his medium-term goals. Trillo, who has been unattached for the last two years, said he still has a lot to accomplish as an actor, such as doing more quality films, such as his current indie […]
Sylvia Sanchez to take a break after ‘Be Careful’
Actress Sylvia Sanchez will take a short break from show business after the hit daytime soap “Be Careful With My Heart”, which will end this November 28. During the farewell press conference of the said morning series, Sanchez explained that she wants to spend some quality time with her family. “After po nito, gusto ko […]
ABS-CBN bets big on Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano tandem
Even before their launch movie is released, the tandem of Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano is getting another major break after ABS-CBN announced that the two stars will star in an upcoming series. In late June, Star Cinema announced that Gil and Soberano will top-bill the youth-oriented movie “The Bet,” which is based on the […]
Why Kris will settle for No. 2 in MMFF
The new “Feng Shui” movie will be titled just that, lead star Kris Aquino revealed during a story conference for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. According to Aquino, her upcoming horror film will be a continuation of the 2004 blockbuster also directed by Chito Rono. Star Cinema will produce anew. This time, the […]
Sandara misses doing Filipino films
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Korean pop star Sandara Park, who rose to fame in 2004 when she joined the ABS-CBN talent search “Star Circle Quest,” admitted she misses doing Filipino movies. Although she is now as part of the K-Pop group 2NE1, Park admitted that she usually finds herself reminiscing about her films for Star Cinema. […]
Liza Soberano bags lead role in ‘The Bet’
Young actress Liza Soberano has finally landed a lead role in the upcoming Star Cinema movie “The Bet,” which is based on the Wattpad book. Soberano admitted that there came a point when she got worried about being typecast as the third wheel just like her past roles in her previous television and movie projects. […]
Emotional Piolo says he almost gave up on career
Piolo Pascual turned emotional during the thanksgiving party of his movie “Starting Over Again”, admitting he almost gave up on his career. When it was his turn to take the stage to thank the people behind the success of the Star Cinema movie, Pascual suddenly became teary-eyed, revealing that he thought of quitting showbiz until […]
Movie project of Richard, Gretchen stalled
It seems that fans of Richard Gomez would have to wait a little longer before they see the actor back on the big screen again. Last November, it was reported that Gomez will do a film with Gretchen Barretto and John Lloyd Cruz which will be part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary offering. He, however, […]
ABS-CBN opens new Glendale office
To better serve the large Filipino community here in the Southland, ABS-CBS launched its new office opening at a press reception/conference in their new 2,000 sq. ft. offices at 225 West Broadway, Suite 135 in Glendale. They will have a personnel of eight people who will help in the marketing, administrative and processing of TFC subscriptions, remittance and cargo. The Glendale office […]
Kim Chiu credits late mother for ‘Bride For Rent’ success
Actress Kim Chiu credited her late mother for the success of “Bride For Rent,” her second film co-starring Xian Lim. During her speech at the film’s recent victory party, Chiu turned emotional when she thanked her mother, Louella, who passed away due to aneurysm last year. “Thank you kay Papa God, thank you so much […]
Kim tells press: We don’t owe you our personal lives
“We don’t owe you any of our personal lives.” This was Kim Chiu’s sharp statement after being cornered about whether she and onscreen partner Xian Lim are a couple behind the camera. The 23-year-old actress was speaking during a press conference held Tuesday for “Bride for Rent,” her second film with Lim in a lead […]
‘She’s the One’ hits P100-M mark
Actress Bea Alonzo had more reasons to celebrate her birthday after her latest movie “She’s the One” passed the P100-million mark in the local box office on its second week in theaters. The good news was announced on “ASAP” on Sunday, where Alonzo celebrated her birthday. “I am so happy. Thank you po sa mga […]
Kim-Xian movie offers something new, fresh
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are now ready to show to their supporters what they have been working on in the past months. Teaming up in their first full-length movie together, both stars revealed they had fun working with each other on “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo” despite their hectic […]
No baby watch for Marian Rivera
MANILA (Mabuhay) — “Pag buntis ako sasabihin ko at ipo-post ko sa Instagram ko,” the immediate reply of Kapuso primetime actress Marian Rivera when asked on pregnancy rumors. Marian said that if she’s indeed pregnant, she wouldn’t hide it from the press as it’s a blessing from the Lord. “Kung buntis man ang isang tao, […]
Gerald Anderson film eyed for Hollywood remake
An action-thriller starring Gerald Anderson is being considered for a Hollywood remake, according to the actor. The 24-year-old actor said Hollywood producers have expressed interest in doing a remake of the Erik Matti-directed film “On The Job.” “Sabi nila direk, ‘yung kampo nila Mark Wahlberg tumawag para i-remake, at saka nila Tom Cruise,” Anderson said. […]
New soap, movie for Dawn, Richard
MANILA, June 1 (Mabuhay) — After their successful reunion in the primetime series “Walang Hanggan,” Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta are set to do at least two new projects together, including a soap opera, the actress confirmed early this week. “We’re about to sign up with Star Cinema, so we’ll most likely have a movie […]
Anne Curtis “No Other Concert” is Adding 2nd show at Pechanga!
Pechanga Resorts & Casino celebrates the Filipino Independence Day by hosting Anne Curtis’“Annebisyosa” No Other Concert. The first stop of the concert series was held on January 28, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, followed by the second concert on March 23, 2012 in Cebu, at the Waterfront Hotel and the third concert on May […]
John Lloyd: I really had a crush on Toni Gonzaga
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– John Lloyd Cruz admitted he once had a crush on Toni Gonzaga, with whom he had a chance to work with in a Star Cinema romantic-comedy flick and a Kapamilya television series. Cruz recalled how awkward he felt when he and Gonzaga were taping for the series “Maging Sino Ka Man” back […]
Sarah G thanks fans for movie’s success
Singer-actress Sarah Geronimo thanked those who supported her movie “It Takes A Man And A Woman” with John Lloyd Cruz, which earned P32.6 million on its first day. “Muli po maraming, maraming salamat sa inyong pagsubaybay sa love story nila Miggy at Laida! Maraming salamat para sa inyong nag-uumapaw na suporta at pagmamahal sa dalawang […]
Aga wants to do a movie with Toni
Aga Muhlach wants to do a movie with host-actress Toni Gonzaga, according to the actor’s wife Charlene Gonzales. Gonzaga and Muhlach worked together at the recently held Star Awards for TV. “Alam mo tuwang tuwa si Aga sa ‘yo,” Gonzales told Gonzaga in a live banter during their show “The Buzz”. “Sabi ni Aga sa […]
John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban go soul searching in ‘24/7 In Love’
Love is the fruit of hard labor and is at the heart of a very special episode in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, 24/7 In Love. Revenge is what Verna (Angelica Panganiban) wanted upon learning about the infidelity of her husband. With hopes of restoring herself, she goes to Vietnam […]
Vic welcomes healthy competition in MMFF
TELEVISION host and comedian Vic Sotto said the competition between his film and the movie of then co-star Ai-Ai delas Alas in the upcoming 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be “healthy.” This December, Vic and Senator Bong Revilla will share the big screen with Kapamilya actress Judy Ann Santos in “Si Agimat, Si […]
Ronaldo Valdez almost rejected ‘The Mistress’
MANILA, Oct 16 (mabuhay) — Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez almost did not accept the role of Bea Alonzo’s benefactor in the blockbuster hit “The Mistress.” Valdez said that with his busy schedule, he almost passed up on the chance to play Rico, the older married man who has a mistress played by Alonzo. “Nagdalawang isip […]
Gerald, Kim to star in upcoming film
FORMER love teams Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu are set to reunite in an upcoming Star Cinema movie. Gerald said new flick will be part of the 20th year anniversary treat of Star Magic, the talent arm of ABS-CBN, to its loyal supporters and moviegoers. “Hindi pa kami nag-shoot pero nakaka-excite kasi makakasama ko ulit […]
Vilma: No more ‘love teams’ for me
Now marking her 50th year in the entertainment industry, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos said she has already “graduated” from being paired with actors to produce chemistry on-screen. Santos said her latest project, horror-suspense film “The Healing,” reflects that actors’ chemistry on-screen comes in all forms and isn’t particular to romantic portrayals. The Chito Roño-directed film […]