Author: JE CC
The two contestants sent netizens to a delightful frenzy, with their incredible moves, not just at the court, but also on stage. Now back for its fourth edition, It’s Showtime’s Kalokalike, is once again stirring excitement in the online community. Since returning last week, the well-loved celebrity impersonation segment has brought some names to viral attention, with many netizens discussing whether the players are ‘Kaloka’ or ‘Kalokalike’. Among those contestants, include Stephen Curry impersonator, Sherwin Altagracia, and LeBron James impersonator, Yarek Mbo. On X, these two contestants, did not only make many Filipino fans delighted, they also reached the global…
Local television is set to dazzle local viewers, as TV networks give their best shot, to offer ambitious and groundbreaking dramas, in the next two years. Both GMA Network and ABS-CBN (together with its partners, TV5 and A2Z), are gearing up for one explosive television season, that would spice up the local landscape with both familiar and new storylines, compelling new approaches, and the brilliance of seasoned and up-and-coming stars. This year, and the coming year, 2025, several titles have already surfaced, and while not all of them are surely to premiere in the next two years, they nevertheless serve…
Colors splash aplenty and with incredible vibrance, in this Philippine staging of Stephen Flaherty’s award-winning musical. Nope. Once On This Island isn’t just another ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The premise about two individuals coming from different, irreconcilable backgrounds, isn’t new to theater, or any scripted entertainment, that is. But in this retelling of Rosa Guy’s My Love, My Love, which Flaherty originally adapted to play, there’s some sense of freshness. Could that have come from the fact the musical featured many rainy scenes? Maybe, but who cares, it’s that feeling of lightness, and sometimes, gloominess, that tickle our bones. The Philippine…
The star-studded Kapuso historical series seems to be also losing its grip on Netflix viewers. Pulang Araw further slides in Netflix Philippines most streamed TV series September 6 chart. After falling to fourth place, the series now has exited Top 5, and fell to sixth place, its lowest since debut. Not to undermine its current Netflix ranking, as many were not able to maintain placement in the top 10. Pulang Araw has been notably consistenly in the Top 10, since its July 26 premiere. Nevertheless, some see its continuous downward movement in the ranking, a sign of its weakening digital…
A true local entertainment icon, Soriano has mesmerized the industry with her versatility and mettle. Name an actress whom you know, has been an important figure in showbusiness, since you’re young, to now. The first name that comes to my mind, is the one and only, Diamond Star, Maricel Soriano. From being a child wonder in the ’70s, she blossomed into one of the local entertainment scene’s most prolific and most celebrated actresses, her name forever enshrined in Philippine showbiz. From capturing moviegoers through her streak of record-smashing box office hits, she also found her empire on television, allowing her…
The Pilya star underscored respect in any relationship, noting that while he is completely straight, he doesn’t know if he can ever fall in love with a guy. Chester Grecia exuded confidence, during the press conference held at the Viva Boardroom, for his film, Pilya, last September 6. He was even more certain when asked if falling in love with the same sex is a possibility. “Ako kasi straight ako. Pero, if magkakagusto sa kapwa-lalake, hindi ko masasabi ngayon” he told the press, which became even more curious with his answer. He underscored respect in any relationship, sharing that’s what he…
The beauty in J.E. Tiglao’s ‘Her Locket’ explodes naturally onscreen, from the opening frames to the closing credits. Starred and produced by Rebecca Chuaunsu, the film talks about familial legacies, the power of forgiveness, and discovering oneself; it blossoms like a memory intended to last forever. Following the story of former actress, Jewel Ouyang (Chuansu), ‘Her Locket’ brings you back to the late ’50s Manila. Ouyang is a sophomore student of Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman, who habitually sneaks out from their house at night to meet her friend, at the disco. At UP, she meets…
The series marks the first time its three lead stars are working together in a series. Lavender Fields is shaping up to be the hottest drama series, not just on regular television, but also on Netflix and Youtube via Kapamilya Online Live. After its victorious capture of Netflix Philippines’ no.1 spot (a position it has been holding for three straight days), last Sunday, September 1, it went on to lording local television, with a very impressive pilot rating of 9.9, the highest for any ABS-CBN series on the second primetime slot, post-franchise denial. The series surged ahead of rival Kapuso…
The Kapamilya actress notably topbilled a number of top charting TV shows on Viu and Netflix. Jodi Sta. Maria continues to hit milestones in her stellar career. Emerging as one of ABS-CBN’s prime actresses when she played Amor Powers in the 2016 reiteration of the classic series, Pangako Sa’yo, she further catapulted to prominence during the pandemic, with many of her shows topping the rating charts, as well as giving her top accolades, here in abroad. Much of those accolades are made possible by Sta. Maria’s breakthrough shows that were made available via several OTT platforms. OTT or over-the-top platforms, distribute different…
Some fans suspect of glitch while others allude to simply accidentally purchasing another concert. Mission failed (successfully). Instead of securing tickets for the third day of the sold-out Grand BINIverse concert, some fans turned out to have purchased tickets for the Martin Nievera anniversary concert, happening on September 27, also at the Araneta Coliseum. “…nag crash yung site ko while trying to purchase biniverse day 3 then biglang na purchase namin is this ticket pls help me sell this po by retweeting ty po…” said @kexia7145, who seemed desperate to get a buyer. Another user, shared that she saw another…
This marks the first time, the three Kapamilya royalties are starring their own shows on ABS-CBN’s primetime block. If you think, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo and Pamilya Sagrado, both winning their timeslots, in the ratings game, makes ABS-CBN’s primetime a threat to GMA, wait until Monday, September 2, the day Lavender Fields, debuts on television. Alongside Jodi Sta. Maria and Janine Gutierrez, Jericho Rosales, topbills the series. It marks his return to ABS-CBN’s primetime block, 6 years since 2018’s Halik. Regarded as the ‘Asian Drama King’, Rosales joins Primetime King, Coco Martin, and the Ultimate Leading Man, Piolo Pascual, in raising the banne…
The series makes its free TV debut this Monday, September 2. Lavender Fields, is proving its strength this early, as it already hit no.1 on Netflix Philippines’ top streamed TV shows list. The series, which stars 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress, Jodi Sta. Maria, 2013 Gawad Urian Best Actor and the Asian Drama King, Jericho Rosales, and Asia’s Rising Star and 2020 Gawad Urian Best Actress Janine Gutierrez, is a Dreamscape Entertainment production, and under the helm of talented directors, Jojo Saguin and Emmanuel Palo. Premiering on local television on Monday, September 2, the series marks the widely-anticipated comeback…
The Kapamilya drama series, joins the highly-hyped and budgeted Kapuso historical drama, on Friday, August 30. While ABS-CBN’s Lavender Fields and GMA Network’s Pulang Araw are not going head-to-head on regular television, the two series are set to wrestle each other over Netflix Philippines domination. Pulang Araw continues its victorious inclusion in the top 10 most streamed TV shows on Netflix Philippines, but it has notably slipped in ranking from the top spot to now just fourth. As Lavender Fields, a revenge action-drama that promises mindblowing surprises and dark twists, the Kapuso series faces a major threat, one that coupd…
The actress noted the different and challenging roles, she has so far done under ABS-CBN. During the grand press conference for the highly-anticipated Kapamilya drama, Lavender Fields, we were able to ask Janine Gutierrez, on comments about her being a better actress under ABS-CBN. Only her fourth role as a Kapamilya star, Iris Buenavidez showcases a 360° turn, from her previous role, Alexa/Mila in Dirty Linen, where she played a group of feisty people trying to exact vengeance from tyrannical elites. In Lavender Fields, she is still feisty and fierce, but she is the one being pursued for revenge. Before Iris, Gutierrez…
The big-budgeted Kapuso series continues to perform poorly in the ratings game, but remains a strong show on Netflix Philippines. Pulang Araw extends its winning streak on Netflix Philippines, as it remains in the Top 5, despite its continuous slide since losing the no.1 spot. The series first dropped to third slot, before returning to second, and to third again, before descending further to fourth. Will it ever bounce back? Netizens notice such a drop happened at a time when the episodes featuring the highly-promoted ‘Pearl Harbor’ scene and the arrival of Dennis Trillo’s character, were made available. Since pilot episode,…
‘Lavender Fields’ is a perfect demonstration of what incredible portral can do. Coming to Netflix this August 30 and on primetime TV, on September 2, the series, dubbed by ABS-CBN, as the powerhouse drama of the year, is as flawlessly-acted as many expected to be. From the opening frames, the series has anchored upon the enormous talents of its lead stars, Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez, dazzling the screen with their conviction and grace in pulling off their early moments. Their scenes are a goldmine of emotions, proving their versatility and power, to carry sequences that demand wide array of…