ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
After a celebrated sabbatical spent honing her craft behind the lens in London, the “Mapanakit” Queen is officially trading her signature tearjerkers for tactical gear. Bela Padilla makes her highly anticipated return to primetime in the high-octane action-drama Blood Vs Duty, marking her first major television comeback since 2019.
Joseph Marco lauds his My Husband is a Mafia Boss co-star, Rhen Escaño! Calling it his “pinaka-genuine” team-up yet, Joseph admits that Rhen’s unwavering support and the “healthy” environment they’ve built on set have been game-changers for his performance. For Joseph, having a partner who makes him feel “safe” and confident is exactly what makes this project so special.
Directors Rod Marmol and Carlo Catu are taking a fresh approach with Born to Shine, choosing inspiration over typical TV tropes. While most shows lean into antagonist drama to drive ratings, this series focuses on the authentic chemistry between Zephanie and Michael Sager and the uplifting journey of chasing your dreams. It’s a story that prioritizes heart and hope over manufactured conflict.
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Shot entirely in Southern Leyte, Pinikas went from a local ‘little gem’ to a multi-award-winning powerhouse at the 8th Sinag Maynila. Here is the incredible story of how this Southern Leyte gem was made against all odds.
I FELL, IT’S FINE (2026) ReviewDirected by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Let me just say this first: the trailer they released doesn’t say too much of what you’re about to see. Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s ‘I Fell, It’s Fine’ is not just a romance story about two women; it also has a fantasy element. Not that it …
VisMin was represented well at the recently concluded Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal as the film from Southern Leyte, ‘Pinikas’, wins big with 7 awards including Best Picture.
Prime Video releases the premiere date and teaser for the upcoming series Off Campus. Based on the international bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy, and created for television by Louisa Levy, all episodes of the series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 13, 2026.
Running away from a broken family, enduring mental health issues, and facing an insufferable relationship, Robb Guinto goes through hell for sanity, as Brenda, in Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio’s drama film ‘Desperada.’
The landscape of shopping in the Philippines is shifting from static scrolls to real-time interaction. Leading this charge is actress and entrepreneur Diane Medina, who officially introduced DM Studios, a premier lifestyle agency dedicated to the booming world of live commerce.
The bridge between Hallyu and P-Pop culture is about to get a lot stronger. In a recent intimate media conference, Tristan Cheng of Trifecta Brand Lab, together with director Nam Ki Hoon, officially announced an ambitious new project: a feature film that serves as a creative marriage between South Korean and Filipino talents.