Author: Angela Lopez de Leon

Aspiring actress Karissa Toliongco said she’s such a fan of Kapamilya star Julia Barretto. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Karissa said she “adores” Julia because “she’s a good actress.” “I also admire her relationship with her family,” the 20-year-old celebrity added. Julia is the daughter of actress Marjorie Barretto and comedian Dennis Padilla. She is also the niece of entertainment royalties Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto. Karissa, also a commercial model, said her interest in becoming an actress began after attending some acting workshops in 2016. “At first, I didn’t want to. But my dad was the one who…

Kapamilya star Heaven Peralejo revealed that portraying the role of a young Judy Ann Santos in drama series Starla was the toughest role she has ever played so far. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Heaven admitted that she felt pressured to perform better because she was bringing life to a character also portrayed by the multi-awarded actress. “Maliit lang ‘yung role ko rito since ako ‘yung past n’ya. Pero the fact na nag-young Juday ako malaking pressure na ‘yon,” the 20-year-old actress said. “And siyempre kailangan ko bigyan ng justice ‘yung role rin niya,” she added. Heaven also shared…

Sam Cafranca is an aspiring actor who became part of the boy group, CINCO. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Sam said he is ready for any kind of role, even doing a drama. “Remembering and thinking about all those painful moments in my life that made me strong makes me ready for any kind of role,” the 20-year-old Asterisk Artist Management star said. Sam has already honed his dancing and singing skills in performing at countless out of town shows, concerts and TV guestings with his former group, CINCO. But aside from performing, Sam said he really loves to…

Filipina singing sensation Alisah Bonaobra began her singing career at an early age. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the now 25-year-old singer said her music career started when she was 9 years old. “My music career began when I was 9 years old. That’s when I started joining amateur singing competitions in malls, barangays, schools, etc.,” she noted. According to Alisah, she was taught and encouraged to sing as early as 5 years old by her mother. She said her mom was a music educator in elementary and can play the banduria. “We are 8 siblings and she taught…

Kapuso star Kim De Leon said watching the award-winning Bollywood comedy-drama film 3 Idiots made him emotional. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Kim said he doesn’t usually cry during movies. But the 20-year-old celebrity said the movie 3 Idiots made him cry “three times.” “It’s my favorite movie,” he shared. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots follows the friendship of three engineering students and their journey is narrated through parallel scenes, one in the present and the other ten years in the past. Starring Aamir Khan, Ranganathan Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi as engineering students, the film is inspired from Chetan Bhagat’s…

Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha talked about celebrating Mother’s Day away from her children. “My daughters and I celebrated Mother’s Day separately since they are in (Las) Vegas and I’m here in Manila,” Lani said in an exclusive interview with LionhearTV. The veteran singer said a video call with her daughters has “definitely brightened” their day. Lani has two daughters, Lian and Louven, who already have two kids each. Lani said a mother should always make the celebration of Mother’s Day special by “trying to have your children next to you, letting them know that you’re grateful being a mother, that…

Getting heart broken can be devastating. `Breakups can make you feel like it’s the end of the world. But heartbreak isn’t entirely negative. It can carry many hidden blessings and can also be a source of inspiration and motivation. Kapamilya star Enzo Pineda is a testament to the fact that heartbreak can be motivating and lead to success. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Enzo said a breakup led him to enroll in an acting class. There and then, the 29-year-old actor discovered he had a flair for acting. “I got heartbroken and applied to an acting class,” Enzo said.…

Celebrity Ayumi Takezawa is among those millions of people are fans of Korean dramas and pop music. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the 20-year-old star revealed her admiration for actors So Ji Sub and IU of South Korea. “They are my favorite actors,” she said. Ayumi noted that she also likes to listen and dance to K-pop songs during her free time. In particular, she said her favorite song was “Because I’m a Girl” of Kiss, a South Korean female pop trio. According to Ayumi, her dream role was to play the iconic character of Shan Cai in high…

Kapuso hunk Jak Roberto revealed that if he weren’t an actor, he might be cooking for you. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Jak said he’s probably be a chef if he did not became a celebrity. “I’ve always wanted to be a chef,” the 26-year-old actor said. “I like to cook in my spare time,” he added. Jak started his career in the entertainment industry when he became a regular co-host of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. “I was discovered by Kuya Germs (Moreno) during a movie audition and got me performing in ‘Walang Tulugan,” he said. Since…

Kapamilya star Chienna Filomeno is a huge fan of Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio because of the iconic star’s works. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the 23-year-old celebrity credited to the American actor for inspiring her acting career. Although she already wanted to enter the world of showbiz when she was young, Chienna revealed that her interest in acting became more intense after watching the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic. Leonardo starred in the said epic drama movie, which made him a star. “I always wanted to be in the entertainment scene. When I was younger, I already loved watching movies, series,…

Teen star Enzo Santiago has shared some insight on how he got to where he is today. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the 19-year-old actor said he started as a freelance talent in various TV shows until he was discovered by TV host and talent manager Boy Abunda, who absorbed him into their talent agency, Asian Artists Agency Inc. “In February 2018, I began my journey as their contract artist for two years. Those years have been a big help for me to work on my foundations as an artist. I learned many things from Tito Boy and the…

In an alternate reality, Kapuso star Mikee Quintos could have designed your house. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the 22-year-old actress revealed that if she wasn’t an actor, she would want to be an architect. Mikee said she had always wanted to be an architect since she was a kid. “I thought about it really early. During my grade school days, I already knew I wanted to be a professional architect. But that was before I found my passion for acting,” she noted. “I still want to be one, someday!” she added. Mikee’s acting career started in 2016, when…

Rising star Z Mejia is aspiring to be like multi-award-winning actor John Lloyd Cruz. “(Because) John Lloyd Cruz is my favorite actor,” Z said in an exclusive interview with LionhearTV. The 23-year-old actor came from the theater world. His theater works includes, “Magulang Magulang” and “Yayaman.” He is also a commercial model, who previously appeared in McDonald’s and Cornetto’s advertising campaigns. “I started way back year 2016. I tried commercials and theater plays,” he noted. Z is the older brother of former “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) housemate, Zonia Mejia. He said it was his sister and fellow theater actors, who…

Despite playing numerous characters already, Kapamilya star Barbie Imperial said she still has a role that she has yet to tick off her list. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Barbie said she would like to play a villain-protagonist. The 21-year-old actress admitted that being a bida-kontrabida would be a “dream role.” “I wanna be a bida-kontrabida with a very dark past,” Barbie said. “I wanna try something different,” she added. Barbie is a product of reality show “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB).” “I started in PBB. Right after eviction, acting came along,” she said. Barbie rose to fame when she…

It seems that Kapamilya star Jameson Blake has a love for science. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the 22-year-old actor shared that he always wanted to become a scientist or “do something related to technology.” If he did not become a celebrity, Jameson said he is probably pursuing a career in technology or medicine. “I think I would be doing something like (computer) programming,” he noted. “Or maybe if I had the time, a doctor,” he added. Even the titles of Jameson’s favorite song and movie were related to science and space. The actor said he likes the songs…

Actress Hillary Tan dreams of being a female action star. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Hillary revealed that her dream project would be playing a “bida” in an action film or a TV series. “I know it will be very challenging and it will require a lot of training, but that is my dream role,” the 21-year-old actress said. Hillary’s acting career started in 2011, when she was discovered in a Star Magic acting workshop by her manager Kristian Kabigting. Since then, she has appeared in various TV shows and movies. “Back in high school, I found myself that…