Vocalmyx wins The Voice Generations

Vocalmyx was named the winner of GMA-7's The Voice Generations during the show's finale on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Photo: The Voice Generations Philippines/IG

The Voice Generations was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, with coaches Julie Ann San Jose, Stell of SB19, Billy Crawford and Chito Miranda. 

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Sarah Lahbati returns to acting via 'Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa' adaptation

Sarah Lahbati, who's currently controversial because of the rumored split with Richard Gutierrez, headlines an upcoming television show on TV5.

Photo: Viva Artists Agency/IG

The actress recently attented the story conference of the TV adaptation of Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa, a 1986 Manuel Cinco film starred by Rudy Fernandez and Jackie Lou Blanco.

Sarah is paired with Kiko Estrada in the TV series.

Also in the lead cast of Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa TV adaptation is Sid Lucero. And, of course, we all know that he would be playing kontrabida.

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Five Breakups And A Romance to be shown in Canada

Five Breakups And A Romance starring Julia Montes and Alden Richards will be shown in selected cinemas in Canada starting December 8.

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Paolo Ballesteros joins Vice Ganda in McDonald's TVC

Vice Ganda's McDonald's commercial was a hit when it was released last October. And now she's back with a new one, and he is not alone this time.

Paolo Balesteros and Vice Ganda in McDo TVC | screengrab from McDo Philippines/YouTube

He's now with Paolo Ballesteros!

The two are hosts of rival noontime shows. Vice is with It's Showtime and Paolo is with EAT. The "rivalry" is even featured in the commercial's script.

And while they are noontime rivals, McDo put them together in one TVC, which can be "served" to both madlang pipol and dabarkads.

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India wins Mister Global 2023

Mister Global crowned a new winner on Sunday, November 26th, in Thailand. Out of almost forty contestants feom around the world, India's delegate Jason Dylan Bretfelean emerged as the winner.

Jason Dylan succeeded Mister Global 2022 Juan Carlos Ariosa of Cuba.

It's interesting to note that despite the pageant being held in Thailand, and despite the owner being Thai, the host delegate didn't make the first cut (Top 20).

I'm also sad for Mister Brazil, who, despite looking so handsome, also suffered the same fate.

Hong Kong's Oliver Cheung had a first runner-up finish, while Chile's very charming delegate, Alvaro Flores Carvajal, was second runner-up.

Making it to the Top 5 were Misters Vietnam and Taiwan.

Top 10 also had Mexico, Dominican Republic, Korea, South Africa, and Ecuador.

The first cut (Top 15) also included representatives from Myanmar, Nigeria, Switzerland, Panama, and the Philippines. 

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RJ De Vera wins Man Hot Star International 2023

Mister Philippines RJ De Vera was named Man Hot Star International 2023 on Saturday, November 25, in Chonburi, Thailand. He succeeded last year's winner, Jovy Bequillo, who was also from the Philippines.

So yes, it was a back-to-back win.

Photo: Man Hot Star International/FB

First runner-up was USA, and second runner-up was Korea.

Part of the Top 5 were Canada (third runner-up), and Thailand (fourth runner-up).

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Kyle Echarri is crop top sexy

Kyle Echarri posted on social media photos of him wearing a crop top shirt, showing those abs and in turn garnering likes from his followers.

The Senior High star has realized the coolness of crop top in this hot weather. Or is it just him? 

Photos: IG/kyleecharri

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'Rewind' starring Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes - Teaser

A teaser for Rewind starring real life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes has dropped. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, the movie is one of the official entries to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) happening on Christmas Day, December 25.

screengrab from YouTube/ABS-CBN Star Cinema

The teaser shows us that the plot revolves around the life of a married couple and how the wife tries to fix the husband's issues with one of his parents.

There's a hint that one of them will die from a vehicular accident, and well, the voice-over says "Life is shorter than you think."

The Marian-Dingdong starrer Rewind is under Star Cinema, APT Entertainment Inc., and Agosto Dos Pictures.

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Janella Salvador, Jane de Leon topbill 'How To Be A Good Wife'

Janella Salvador and Jane de Leon will be working together again in the upcoming film, How To Be A Good Wife, which will be directed by Jun Robles Lana from the screenplay written by Keavy Eunice E. Vicente and Fatrick R. Tabada.

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According to the director, he read the script while he was on a plane back to Manila from New York and despite being jet lagged and exhausted, he couldn't put the script down.

"It's smartly and deliciously written," he wrote on X, adding that the plot is not something one would expect.

Meanwhile, Janella and Jane first worked together in ABS-CBN's television adaptation of Darna where they played lead roles. It was aired from August 2022 to February 2023.

Also in the movie is Susan Africa who currently appears in ABS-CBN's FPJ's Batang Quiapo. Now netizens are asking if her character in the movie is rich, or poor with perennial cough. We will soon find out as the cameras will soon be rolling for How To Be A Good Wife.

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Kathryn Bernardo for Preview.ph November 2023

Kathryn Bernardo is on the cover of Preview.ph November 2023, and I think this is her most daring magazone cover yet.

Good girl gone bad?

I think the good girl just learned how to be more creative and express herself in more ways.

Verrryyyy pretty.

Photos: FB/Preview.ph

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Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme - Official Trailer

Regal Entertainment's horror movie Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme may have failed to make it to the official list of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries, but the good news is, it's going to be shown in cinemas sooner than the festival!

Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme will open in cinemas on November 29th, the last two days of the Halloween month.

The movie stars Iza Calzado, Jane De Leon, Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, Paolo Gumabao, Miggs Cuaderno, AC Bonifacio, Elle Villanueva, Rob Gomez, Ninong Ry, Donna Cariaga, Angel Guardian, Phi Palmos, Esnyr Ranollo, Sarah Edwards, Bryce Eusebio, Dustin Yu, Mika Reins, Jana Taladro, Jewel Milag, Francis Mata, Girlie Ejercito, Jericho Ejercito, and Ian Gimena, among others.

It is directed by Jerrold Tarog, Joey De Guzman, and Richard V. Somes.

Here's the official trailer:

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Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre cast revealed

The main cast of GMA-7's upcoming Encantadia reboot, Encantada Chronicles: Sang'gre, has been revealed. Written by Suzette Doctolero and directed by Mark Reyes, the series is slated to be aired in 2024.

A few days ago, Bianca Umali was the first one to be revealed as part of the main characters. She will play the role of Sang'gre Terra, the keeper of the Earth Gem, just like her mother Sang'gre Danaya.

Kelvin Miranda is Sang'gre Adamus, the keeper of the Water Gem.

Faith Da Silva is Sang'gre Flamarra, the keeper of the Fire Gem.

Angel Guardin is Sang'gre Deia, keeper of the Air Gem.

There will be another cast reveal on November 3. Is this the ice queen:

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Mallari - Teaser Trailer 2

The Derick Cabrido film, Mallari, has been included in the ten official entries to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The movie stars Piolo Pascual, Janella Salvador, JC Santos, Elisse Joson, and Gloria Diaz, with the special participation of Mylene Dizon.

READ: Piolo Pascual topbills 'Mallari' - Teaser

Mallari is about the first recorded serial killer in the Philippines, who also happened to be a priest.

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MMFF 2023 - Official Entries

The ten official entries to the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) have been revealed. The festival opens on Christmas Day, December 25th.

The 10 official entries to the MMFF 2023 are:

1. Rewind starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, directed by Mae Cruz Alviar

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2. Family of Two (Mother and Son Story) starring Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards, directed by Nuel Naval

3. (K)ampon starring Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzalez, directed by King Palisoc

4. Penduko starring Matteo Guidicelli and Cristine Reyes, directed by Jason Paul Laxamana

5. Firefly starring Alessandra De Rossi and Euwenn Mikaell, directed by Zig Dulay

6. GomBurZa starting Dante Rivero, Cedrick Juan, and Enchong Dee, with Piolo Pascual, directed by Pepe Diokno.

7. When I Met You in Tokyo starting Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, and Tirso Cruz III, with Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi, directed by Rado Peru and Rommel Penesa

8. Mallari starting Piolo Pascual, Janella Salvador, Elisse Joson, and Gloria Diaz, directed by Derick Cabrido

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9. Becky and Badette starring Eugene Domingo and Pokwang, directed by Jun Robles Lana

10. Broken Heart's Trip starring Christian Bables, Teejay Marquez, Andoy Ranay, and Iyah Mina, directed by Lemuel Lorca

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Enrique Gil stars in 'I Am Not Big Bird' - Official Teaser

After a three-year hiatus, Enrique Gil is coming back with a new movie, I Am Not Big Bird. Directed by Victor Villanueva under Anima Studios and ABS-CBN's Black Sheep, the movie also stars Pepe Herrera, Nikko Natividad and Red Ollero. It is set to be shown in cinemas soon.

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The movie is about a thirty-something virgin played by Enrique. After his marriage proposal is turned down by his girlfriend, he goes to Thailand for a holiday with his friends.

He is, however, gets mistaken for a famous Thai porn star and hilarious events ensue.

Quite ironic, no? A Filipino virgin gets mistaken for a Thai porn star named Big Bird. 

Here's the official teaser of I Am Not Big Bird:

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Jovy Angel to represent Philippines in Man of the Year 2023

Jovy Angel of Floridablanca, Pampanga has recently been crowned Man of the Year Philippines 2023. He will compete in Man of the Year 2023 this coming November in Indonesia.

Photo: IG/leegozun

But how was Jovy picked to represent the country?

Last year, he won Cosmo Manila King 2022. Cosmo Manila's CEO is Marc Cubales, who eventually became the national director of Man of the Year in the Philippines.

Instead of holding a new pageant, he just appointed Jovy as the country's delegate to Man of the Year for 2023.

Let's wish Jovy good luck and may he bring back home the crown! 

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Juan Karlos' "ERE" debuts on global Spotify chart

Juan Karlos has just made history as his new song ERE became the first Filipino song in history to debut on global Spotify chart.

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The song debuted at #177 with 1.22 million streams.

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Piolo Pascual topbills 'Mallari' - Teaser

Piolo Pascual will scare us all when his latest project, Mallari, hits cinemas soon. The movie is directed by Derick Cabrido under Mentorque Productions in association with Clever Minds, Inc.

Mallari is based on the story of Juan Severino Mallari, a Catholic priest who was also the first-ever recorded Filipino serial killer in the 1800s.

Aside from Piolo, the movie also stars JC Santos, Janella Salvador, Elisse Joson, and Gloria Diaz, with the special participation of Mylene Dizon.

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Kris Aquino hopes to be back in the Philippines soon

Kris Aquino is getting better.

In a recent Instagram post, she told her followers that she's praying "that in 18 to 20 months i'll reach remission and after 6 months i'll have my doctors' clearances and we can go home. "

Ahe further wrote that she misses everyone back in the Philippines as it has been 16 months since she moved to the US for her medical treatment.

She also cleared (as urged by her sisters) the current status ofnher love life.

"I AM NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP, " she wrote in all caps, adding that they no longer communicate.

She, however, gave out no further details because she values her privacy and respects his.

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Can't Buy Me Love - Full Trailer

The full trailer for Can't Buy Me Love has been released by ABS-CBN on Monday (September 25th). The series stars the love  team of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, popularly known s DonBelle.

Can't Buy Me Love is directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, and Ian D. Loreños.

It is set to premiere on Netflix on October 13th, iWantTFC on Oct. 14th, and on Primetime Bida on Oct. 16th, 8:45 pm.

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Beauty Gonzalez, Carla Abellana, Gabby Concepcion topbill 'Stolen Life' - Teaser

A new soap is about to premiere this November on GMA Afternoon Prime. Titled Stolen Life, the series stars Beauty Gonzalez, Carla Abellana and Gabby Concepcion.

Here's the teaser:

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Mister Tourism Globe Philippines 2023 is Shawn Khrysler Sulit

Shawn Khrysler Sulit has been appointed to represent the Philippines in Mister Tourism Globe 2023.

Mister Tourism Globe 2023 happens this September 25 to 29 in Albay, Philippines.

Shawn was previously crown Mister Beaute International PH 2023 when he joined Mister International Philippines last June.

He gave up the title before he joined Mister Grand PH 2023, the pageant that appointed him as Mister Tourism Globe PH 2023.

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Ryan Kristopher Sacopon, Daeniel Felismino named Mister International Philippines 2023 runners-up

Mister International Philippines has just named Daeniel John Felismino of Nueva Ecija and Ryan Kristopher Sacopon of Talisay, Batangas as the runners-up of the pageant's recently-held 2023 edition.

The news was revealed on Sunday via the Mister International Philippines' social media pages.

Mister International Philippines 2023 was held last June 28, with Austin Catana winning the top sash. 

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Ruslan Kulikov, Kenneth Aniban win Mister National Universe Philippines 2023

Ruslan Kulikov of Batangas City and Kenneth Aniban of Cavite won the title of Mister National Universe Philippines 2024 on Wednesday night (June 28th).

Mister National Universe Philippines was one of the titles given out during the finals of Mister International Philippines 2023 held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Ruslan and Kenneth will both represent the Philippines next year at the Mister National Universe pageant.

I'm quite sure the two young men will have a good chance in the said pageant, given their good looks and ability to impress during interviews.

The Philipines also had two representatives during the 2023 edition of Mister National Universe.

Michael Ver Comaling wore the Philippine sash and finished 3rd runner-up, and Ivan Sibay wore the Cebu Island sash. 

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Austin Cabatana wins Mister International Philippines 2023

Mister Quezon City Austin Cabatana was named Mister International Philippines 2023 on Wednesday night, during the grand coronation that took place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Austin grew up in the US and is currently a student at the College of Saint Benilde.

He actually signed with Viva a year ago together with some sexy stars, so is there a chance we will see him on Vivamax in the future? 

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Malaysia wins Mister National Universe 2023

Mister National Universe named a new winner last night during the male pageant's finale that took place at the Amari Watergate Bangkok in Thailand.

Benedict Yu of Malaysia was named Mister National Universe 2023, succeeding last year's winner, Viet Hoang of Vietnam.

Benedict Yu, 28, is a doctor at My Clinic Plus in Kota Kinabalu.

He studied MBBS in Manipal, India and also has a Diploma in Men's Health from Australia.

In 2021, he was also declared Gentleman of the World Malaysia in a special edition of Bachelor of Malaysia.

During Mister National Universe 2023, he bested 21 other candidates including heavy favorites like England's Marcus Charlie Bishop who was named Mister National World 2023; and Thailand's Kritti Nampradit who was named Mister National Globe 2023.

Meanwhile, Philippines' Michael Ver Comaling won the Mister National Earth 2023 title, and Latvia's Tishkin Vladiislav was Mister National Intercontinental 2023.

Top 10 also had contestants from Pakistan, Russia, Japan, Vietnam and Ukraine.

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4th Village Pipol Awards Winners

Here is the complete list of winners at the 4th Village Pipol Awards:

• Promising Female Star of the Year: Anji Salvacion
• Promising Male Star of the Year: KD Estrada 
• TV Actor of the Year: Daniel Padilla (2 Good 2 Be True)
• TV Actress of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo (2 Good 2 Be True)
• TV Supporting Actress of the Year: Kaori Oinuma (He's Into Her 2)
• TV Host of the Year: Vice Ganda (It's Showtime)
• TV Series of the Year: 2 Good 2 Be True (Kapamilya Channel) 
• Loveteam of the Year: DonBelle (Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano) 
• News Anchor of the Year: Karen Davila (TV Patrol) 
• News Program of the Year: TV Patrol (Kapamilya Channel)
• News Reporter of the Year: MJ Felipe (ABS-CBN) 
• Movie of the Year: An Inconvenient Love (Star Cinema) 
• Movie Director of the Year: Petersen Vargas (An Inconvenient Love) 
• Movie Actor of the Year: Donny Pangilinan (An Inconvenient Love)
• Supporting Movie Actor of the Year: JC Alcantara (An Inconvenient Love)
• Movie Actress of the Year: Belle Mariano (An Inconvenient Love) 
• Group Performer of the Year: BGYO 
• K-POP Act of the Year: Lapillus 
• OPM Song of the Year: Mahika (Adie and Janine Berdin) 
• Breakthrough Social Media Star: Kaila Estrada 
• Female Tiktok Face of the Year: Sharlene San Pedro 
• Viral Tiktok Video of the Year: Amakabogera (Maymay Entrata) 
• Online Streamer of the Year: Sharlene San Pedro 
• VPXclusives March - April: Karen Bordador 
• VP/Cover November - December: Francine Diaz 
• Video Streaming Service of the Year: iWantTFC 
• Headliner of the Year: Belle Mariano

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Mister Universe Tourism 2023 is Philippines' Erik Lennart Visser

Erik Lennart Visser was crowned Mister Universe Tourism 2023 Sunday night in Bali, Indonesia. The Cebu-based Filipino-Dutch model bested seven other contestants to become the successor of 2019 winner Tor Surasak.

The tallest among the contestants with his 6'3" height, Erik also won the Best in Formal Wear award.

Mister Universe Tourism 2023 was held at the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre in Bali, Indonesia. It was hosted by Simone Nadine Bornilla.

Mister Universe Tourism 2023 Results:

Winner - Philippines

1st runner-up - Vietnam

2nd runner up - Spain

Major awards:

Best in Formal Wear - Philippines 

Best in Swimwear - Spain

Best in National Costume - Vietnam

Special Awards:

Mr. Congeniality - Malaysia

Mr. Photogenic - Sri Lanka

Best in Resort Wear - Indonesia

Mr. Fashionable - Canada

Mr. Multimedia - India

Photo: screengrab from FB Live of Mister Universe Tourism

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Top Picks - Mister Grand Body & Looks Philippines-Bulacan 2023

Twelve good looking men are competing for the title of Mister Grand Body & Looks Philippines-Bulacan 2023. Finals will be held April 16 in Malolos.

The winner will represent the province of Bulacan in the upcoming national pageant. I hope every province get to have their respective local pageants, and I also hope they screen their contestants just like Bulacan. Less contestants but all deserving to win.

Anyway, since they are all worthy to win, it's hard to even just cut the numbers in half. So after much thought, these are my top 6:

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Academy Awards 2023 List of Winners #Oscars2023 #Oscars95

Here’s the list of winners at the 95th Academy Awards recently held in Los Angeles, California:

Best Picture – Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Actor in a Leading Role – Brendan Fraser in The Whale

Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Actress in a Leading Role – Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Jamie Lee Curtis in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Animated Feature Film – Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Best Cinematography – All Quiet on the Western Front

Best Costume Design – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Best Directing – Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Documentary Feature Film – Navalny

Best Documentary Short Film – The Elephant Whisperers

Best Film Editing – Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best International Feature Film – All Quiet on the Western Front

Best Makeup and Hairstyling – The Whale

Best Music (Original Score) – All Quiet on the Western Front

Best Music (Original Song) – “Naatu Naatu” from RRR

Best Production Design – All Quiet on the Western Front

Best Animated Short Film – The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Best Live Action Short Film – An Irish Goodbye

Best Sound – Top Gun: Maverick

Best Visual Effects – Avatar: The Way of Water

Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – Women Talking

Best Writing (Original Screenplay) – Everything Everywhere All at Once

Photo via Twitter/TheAcademy

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Jex De Castro wins Stars of the Albion Grand Prix 2023

Filipino singer Jex De Castro was named the winner of Stars of the Albion 2023. Joined by 25 countries, the competition was held in London, with the winners being revealed just a few hours ago.

Jex immediately took to social media to post his message of thanks to all the people that have supported him and even financially helped him to fly to London.

Congratulations, Jex! 

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