Isabelle finds it hard to play ‘bad’
ISABELLE De Leon won several best child actress awards for her role as the paraplegic sister of Jiro Manio in the internationally-acclaimed movie, “Magnifico”, in 2003. She stayed with GMA7 for many years as a child star as one of Vic Sotto’s daughters in “Daddy Di Do Du.” As a teen star, she did a […]
Raymart admits he got traumatized
MANILA, Mar 15 (Mabuhay) — RAYMART Santiago is glad that he now gets the chance to see kids Santino and Sabina regularly. “For two years, I didn’t get to see them kaya kahit paano, naapektuhan ‘yung closeness namin,” he said. “Now, it’s like I’m starting again. But when I’m with them, okay naman, kahit you […]
Nora Aunor says womanizers are worse than being gay
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Film icon Nora Aunor has condemned eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao for describing people in a same-sex marriage as “worse than animals.” Speaking to reporters during a press conference for the Ani ng Dangal awards, the 62-year-old Aunor took a swipe at the boxer-politician and claimed that being a gambler and […]
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 […]
Shaira-Mark love team put to rest
TV5 star Shaira Mae dela Cruz admits to have been surprised over TV5 management’s decision to break up her onscreen partnership with Mark Neumann. “Nagulat po ako at nalungkot,” she said. Shaira and Mark have been working together constantly for some time now, starting with their appearance on the Filipino adaptation of theKorean series, “Baker […]
Gelli de Belen shares wisdom on career longevity
She’s been in Philippine show business for 35 years, but 42-year old Gelli de Belen is still active as ever. She shares wisdom on how to live a long and illustrious career in show business. First, according to Gelli, is to concentrate on their craft and and maintain camaraderie with co-workers or colleagues. “No matter […]
Allen Dizon hopes to become a better actor even after string of awards
Even with all the awards he has accumulated in the last two years, mostly for his role in Jason Paul Laxamana’s “Magkakabaung” as a coffin maker tormented by the guilt of accidentally killing his sick daughter, Allen Dizon feels that he still has long ways to go before he can consider himself an accomplished actor. […]
Sophie denies plan to leave TV5, but is open to options
Sohpie Albert denies the story that she is planning to leave TV5 and is raring to be released from her contract with them.”I have no plans of leaving but there will be an assessment daw this month on my career and other Artista Academy stars, so it’s all up to my manager and TV5 if […]
Mark refutes gay benefactor rumor
MARK Neumann is beaming brightly when TV5 hosted a special lunch for him at Mario’s just to announce that the ratings of “Baker King”, where he plays the title role, went higher when he started appearing last week as Tak Gu. “Nakakatuwa naman,” he says. “And when people see me in public now, Tak Gu […]
Mark Neumann: No bitter rivalry against Vin Abrenica
MARK Neumann has clarified all is well between him and Vin Abrenica after the latter expressed disappointment in TV5 for apparently prioritizing other talents. In a recent interview with Abrenica, he said that he’s happy for the success of Neumann’s shows on the Kapatid channel, but could not hide his disappointment for not getting more […]
BB Gandanghari shares slimming secret
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Many admire BB Gandanghari for his slim physique, it is as such that, we eagerly asked him how he achieved it. The transgender actor revealed that it took 10 years of hard work to achieve the look. He described his weight loss regimen as an ordeal. Despite the hardship, BB is keeping […]
Aga thrilled to be recognized as host
Aga Muhlach regrets he was not present to receive his first award as TV host of a travel show in this year’s Star Awards for TV of the Philippine Movie Press Club. Aga has been in the US with his wife, Charlene Gonzales, and their twins, Atasha and Andres. They hope to be back for […]
Mariel Rodriguez a ‘trying hard’ housewife
IN THE four years of their married life, television host Mariel Rodriguez rates herself 7 out of 10 as a housewife to actor husband Robin Padilla. In a recent interview with the 30-year-old, Mariel said that during the months when she did not had any television work, she focused all her time and attention in […]
K Brosas relishes good chemistry with Richard Gomez
For someone who is known to talk a lot especially during her famous live shows, comedienne K Brosas says it’s not easy to keep silent on her latest gig, TV5’s newest game show, “Quiet Please: Bawal ang Maingay.” “Mahirap manahimik lalo na kapag marami kang oras na kailangan mong tumahimik. Kasi hindi talaga pwedeng mag-ingay […]
Sharon Cuneta leaves TV5
Megastar Sharon Cuneta is no longer with TV5. The veteran actress, without going into details, broke the news on her Facebook and Twitter accounts on Friday. An accompanying caption wrote: “I am going to drop clues every now and then as to the things I will be working on which will start sooner than you […]
TV5 behind Paolo Bediones amid alleged sex scandal
TV5 news anchorman Paolo Bediones has been linked to the latest sex video scandal doing the rounds on social media. On Sunday, Bediones’ name trended on micro-blogging site Twitter after it was alleged that he and an unidentified woman were doing intimate acts. The broadcaster has “no personal statement” on the matter, his manager Noel […]
Aga Muhlach loss in polls ‘a blessing in disguise’
AGA Muhlach said his narrow loss to his opponent in the recent local elections may be a blessing in disguise now that members of Congress are confronted with issues of corruption and funds misuse. The actor said he doesn’t want to be part of the dirty side of the politics and taint his name of […]
Raymond Gutierrez switches TV network
TV host Raymond Gutierrez has switched networks after almost a decade as a contract artist of GMA-7. The 29-year-old host, who is part of the Gutierrez clan of local celebrities, announced his move to TV5 on Friday through a post on image-sharing service Instagram. Captioned “New beginnings,” the photo shows him posing beside the logo […]
JC de Vera now a Kapamilya
MANILA, July 30 (Mabuhay) -– Actor JC de Vera is now officially a Kapamilya. On Monday, the 27-year-old actor signed a two-year contract with ABS-CBN, which includes a “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode and a television series which will begin in August. De Vera said joining the roster of Kapamilya talents is a dream come true. […]
TV5 shows, stars honored at 10th Golden Screen Awards for TV
By Edwin P. Sallan Two top-rated series of TV5 and two Kapatid talents were honored at the 10th Golden Screen Awards held at Teatrino in Greenhills last March 1. Mult-awarded reality talent show “Talentadong Pinoy” was the hands down winner for Original Reality Competition Program award, beating ABS-CBN’s “I Dare You”, GMA’s “Protégé: The Battle […]
TV5 wins big at 48th Anvil Awards
TV5 received three Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) for the following campaigns: #AskMsWorldPH campaign (Anvil Award of Merit), InterAksyon: The TV5 Online News Portal (Anvil Award of Excellence for the 2nd consecutive year), and RESCUE5 (Anvil Award of Excellence).
TV5 programs receive recognition for changing people’s lives
Breaking the typecasting of television as the “idiot box” offering nothing but momentary gratification, TV5 can be credited with impacting the lives of the people through its primetime programs. Three of its shows, “Enchanted Garden”, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (EMHE) Philippines” and “Dancing Nation: A TalentadongPinoy Special”, have been praised for bringing some of the […]
Sharon takes a break from TV
Sharon Cuneta is taking a break from television. However, the 47-year-old singer belied speculations that this signals her return as a Kapamilya, after signing up as a talent of TV5 in late 2011. “Gusto ko lang linawin ‘yun, kasi iba-iba ‘yung nakakarating sa akin na balita. There’s no truth to that. So far, at least, […]
TV5’s Blast Off for 2013
RESORTS WORLD MANILA, PASAY CITY — TV5 welcomes the New Year with its biggest show of force as the Kapatid Network launches its biggest offerings for the first quarter of 2013. In a high-velocity themed TV special entitled “Go5!,” the Network’s contract stars and executives, led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), came in full force signifying […]
Claudine joins Tulfo brothers at TV5
MANILA, Aug 18 (Mabuhay) — Actress Claudine Barretto is set to make an appearance in an upcoming episode of a TV5 drama anthology. The former Kapamilya actress filmed an episode of a drama anthology that airs on the No. 3 network. Barretto reportedly co-stars with actor Jay Manalo for the upcoming TV appearance, which was […]
Alex Gonzaga remains with ‘Juicy’
TV5 princess Alex Gonzaga denied that she’s leaving “Juicy” because of her new acting project, “Enchanted Garden.” The 22-year-old host-actress said the viewers won’t be seeing her daily on the showbiz talk show, but definitely she’ll still be part of the program. “Ngayon ang alam ko eh hindi ako makakasama sa ‘Juicy’ pag may taping […]