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‘Green Bones’ lead actor Dennis Trillo donated his PhP100,000 cash prize from the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to persons deprived of liberty (PDL). The actor, who won the Best Actor award during the festival’s Gabi ng Parangal, made the donation through ‘Green Bones’ creator JC Rubio. The idea for the donation came from Trillo’s wife, actress Jennylyn Mercado. Talent manager Jan Enriquez, who shared the story on social media, revealed that the funds would support the needs of PDLs in a facility connected to Rubio. Enriquez recounted the events after Trillo’s award acceptance: “In case you are wondering,…

‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ is currently taking the Philippine box office by storm, showcasing a new side of Vice Ganda that audiences have never seen before. While his trademark humor remains, this film delves deeper into raw emotions, offering a performance that moves viewers to laughter and tears. Of course, aside from the ensemble this movie has starting from Vice Ganda to Eugene Domingo and the rest of the cast, there’s still a lot of reasons why is this year’s biggest hit at the MMFF. A Powerful Tribute to Breadwinners The movie shines a spotlight on the sacrifices of Overseas…

The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, held on December 27 at Solaire Resort Manila, has sparked online controversy following the reactions of presenters Sue Ramirez and Cristine Reyes during the announcement of the Best Supporting Actor award. Ramirez and Reyes, along with Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo, took the stage to present the award. As they prepared to announce the winner, Sid Lucero’s name was mentioned twice—once for his performance in ‘Topakk’ and another for ‘The Kingdom’. During this moment, a remark by Reyes was faintly heard on the livestream, saying, “Kailangan si Sid ’to ah…”…

Actress Janella Salvador shared her views on marriage and parenting, stressing that tying the knot should not be dictated by an unplanned pregnancy. Speaking on a recent episode of Modern Parenting, Janella discussed her belief that marriage, while ideal for families, is not a one-size-fits-all solution. “I believe marriage is not a bad thing. It’s ideal when like when you have a family. It’s ideal to be married so that your kids grow up in a complete family, complete setup,” the actress explained. However, she emphasized that forcing marriage due to a pregnancy can lead to negative outcomes. “But it…

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Gabi ng Parangal, held on December 27 at Solaire Resort Entertainment City, drew heavy criticism from netizens due to alleged disorganization, lengthy program flow, and confusion surrounding a tribute segment featuring actress Eugene Domingo. Social media erupted after viewers mistakenly believed Domingo had been included in an “In Memoriam” segment for departed industry legends. The misunderstanding fueled criticism of the event, with some calling it the “worst awards show” in the festival’s history. To address the controversy, MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer clarified that the performance by Arman Ferrer, Mark Bautista, Robert Sena, and…

Actor-model Carl Guevarra surprised fans after an Instagram post by a non-showbiz individual hinted at a possible romantic connection. The netizen shared a photo with Carl on Christmas, captioned: “Merry Christmas from me and the person I manifested. Wow! Lol.” Carl acknowledged the post with a simple but telling reply: “merry christmas” accompanied by a heart emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by eric john king (@ericking.space) The comments section was filled with support and positivity, with many congratulating the two. One comment read: “Happy for both of you,” while others seemed to come from…

Kapamilya TV host Luis Manzano voiced his disappointment over the results of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, particularly the lack of recognition for Uninvited, a film featuring his mother, Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos. On December 28, Luis reshared a post from a netizen on his Facebook account, expressing frustration over the absence of nominations for ‘Uninvited’, including for its cast members Aga Muhlach and Vilma Santos. Luis captioned the post with, “Labo, kahit nomination”, indicating his confusion over the omission. The post sparked various reactions from netizens, with many expressing support for the…

Veteran actor Dennis Trillo marked his latest achievement with a joyous TikTok upload after winning Best Actor at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Gabi ng Parangal. In the video, Dennis danced to Coco Martin’s verse from the ABS-CBN Christmas 2024 theme song, ‘Our Stories Shine This Christmas.’ The post, captioned “Victory Dance as a Jejeboy panalo tayo guys! ☃️️,” quickly gained attention, with hashtags like #greenbonesmovie and #mmff2024 celebrating his film’s success. https://www.tiktok.com/@dennistrilloph/video/7453330702684278034?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7412512432864675346 Dennis won the prestigious award for his portrayal of Domingo Zamora in Green Bones, a gripping drama produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs.…

TV host Kim Atienza shared a word of caution for those considering posting screenshots online as evidence during disputes, especially when emotions are high. His advice: take a step back, sleep on it, and think things through. “‘Pag ikaw ay galit na galit, ‘wag ka munang maglabas ng resibo. Iyan ang ma-a-advice ko sa lahat ng tao,” Atienza said on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Friday, December 27. The year 2024 has seen an uptick in controversies fueled by screenshots, leading some to label it the “Year of the Screenshots.” Among the most talked-about incidents was Jam Villanueva’s revelation…

The film ‘Green Bones’, featuring Ruru Madrid and Dennis Trillo, emerged as one of the big winners at the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal. Directed by Zig Dulay, ‘Green Bones’ took home the coveted Best Picture award, along with several other recognitions, including Best Actor for Dennis Trillo, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid, Best Screenplay for Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza, Best Cinematography for Neil Daza, and Best Child Performer for Sienna Stevens. In his acceptance speech, director Zig Dulay expressed his gratitude to the team behind the film and the Metro Manila Film…

Ruru Madrid emerged as one of the standout winners at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival’s (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal on December 27, taking home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in ‘Green Bones’. The prestigious ceremony was held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. In ‘Green Bones’, produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, Ruru plays Xavier Gonzaga, a prison guard determined to ensure that convicted inmate Domingo Zamora, played by Dennis Trillo, remains behind bars. Trillo also won Best Actor for his performance in the film, which went on to win Best Picture…

The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) honored this year’s outstanding films and artists during its prestigious Gabi ng Parangal on December 27, held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. With an expanded lineup of 10 entries, the festival featured a diverse array of stories, including ‘Green Bones’, ‘And the Breadwinner Is…’, ‘Isang Himala’, ‘The Kingdom’, ‘Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital’, ‘Espantaho’, ‘Hold Me Close’, ‘My Future You’, ‘Topakk’, and ‘Uninvited’. Veteran actor and public servant Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada received the MMFF Lifetime Achievement Award for his invaluable contributions to Philippine cinema. Estrada, who made history as…

Vice Ganda received the prestigious Special Jury Citation during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Gabi ng Parangal, held on December 27 at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. The recognition was for his performance in the film ‘And the Breadwinner Is…’, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jun Lana. The comedian, known for his quick wit, turned the moment into a mix of humor and sincerity. Initially joking about the award’s purpose, he quipped, “Special Jury Citation for what? For best-dressed of the night? Special Jury Citation for Best Performance? Ganun ba ‘yun? Ah, okay. So, salamat po,” before…

Joel Cruz, famously known as the “Lord of Scents,” is gearing up for a grand celebration as Aficionado Germany Perfume marks its 25th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, Cruz announced a massive ₱25 million giveaway as a gesture of gratitude to loyal customers. The anniversary raffle will feature a range of exciting prizes, including: 25 cars, 25 motorcycles, 35 iPods, 25 iPhones and many more 25 cash prizes. Cruz revealed that the raffle draws would be spread across three major events: First Draw: April 2025, Second Draw: July 2025, and Grand Draw: September 2025. All the draws will be…

Actor Chuckie Dreyfus recently opened up about a frustrating encounter with a fellow actor during a location shoot, which led him to declare that he would prefer not to work with this individual again. The revelation came during an interview on the program ‘Lutong Bahay’, where host Mikee Quintos asked Chuckie if he had ever worked with someone he wouldn’t want to collaborate with again—and why. According to Chuckie, the incident happened during a taping where he and the unnamed actor shared the same accommodation. The actor finished their scenes earlier and left the location, leaving behind some companions who…

Markki Stroem, the 4th runner-up of Mister Universe 2024, issued an apology on December 23 after mistakenly referring to the Philippines as the “Land of the Rising Sun” during his introduction at the competition held in California on December 22. In his introduction, Stroem intended to call the Philippines the “Pearl of the Orient Seas,” a popular moniker for the country. However, in a slip of the tongue, he referred to it by the title associated with Japan, which is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Taking to Instagram to address the mistake, Stroem explained, “Happy to have…