Author: Jessica Ann Evangelista
At the Magpakailanman 20th anniversary conference, award-winning journalist Mel Tiangco revealed that she has no idea about the current condition of her 24 Oras co-anchor Mike Enriquez. “I’m sorry. Alam mo hindi ko rin alam. Nahihiya akong tumawag. Gustong gusto ko na tumawag,” said Tiangco. Despite the desire to check in on her long-time co-anchor, Tiangco was afraid Enriquez would take her concern as something else. “Baka sabihin, ‘Ano ba ‘to. Pati ako chinichismis,’ Ayoko.” Over the years, Enriquez has been the target of misinformation. Recently, his death was reported, but it was proven not to be true. Tiangco said she panics every time…
At the media conference for Alapaap on November 15, sexy star Angela Morena explained how Vivamax films are not just about being sexy but also showcasing the truth about the world. “We are not just showing our body, but we are also showing kung ano ‘yung totoo. Kung ano ‘yung nangyayari sa mundo. Kasi sex, normal naman ‘yan,” she reasoned. She also addressed the problem of drugs as one of the themes in their movie and how people should not abuse them. She emphasized, “Pangalawa, drugs. Huwag mong abusin kasi it might kill you. Lalo na kung sobrang adik ka.” Morena tackled…
On November 18, long-serving broadcast host Mel Tiangco revealed to the press that co-news anchor Noli de Castro checked up on her when she stopped appearing in the evening news program 24 Oras during the pandemic. “Tinawagan ako ni Noli De Castro, ha. ‘Hoy, Carmela. Ano ka ba. Bakit nandyan ka? Bakit hindi ka pumapasok?’ Kala niya may sakit ako.” she narrated. Tiangco continued, “Sabi ko, ‘Hindi. Wala akong sakit. Bakit nga ba ikaw ang pumapasok?’” Despite the time when live-production got halted, the multi-awarded news anchor learned that the other network got allowed to go to work as long as they…
Mapagkailanman’s host, Mel Tiangco, talked to the press during the show’s 20th anniversary on November 18, as she expressed astonishment over GMA and ABS-CBN’s recent partnership. “Pwede pala ‘yon. Ayun lang ang aking masasabi. Pwede pala na ang buhay natin ay less stress. Na mas nagkakaintindihan.” conveyed Tiangco. The broadcast journalist believes that the pandemic made people realize that all things are better when peaceful. She explained, “Napakahirap nung pinagdaanan natin nung pandemic. It needed the pandemic. Na maano satin ‘yun na wala palang masarap kundi ‘yung tahimik tayo.” Tiangco underscored that everyone from both parties needs to do their…
Director Freidric Macapagal Cortez discussed with the press on November 15 the ‘key message’ they want to communicate in his new film, Alapaap. “The main takeaway of the film, we really wanted to show, the media and filmmakers can and do manipulate their stories,” he said. The director emphasized that it’s no coincidence that the movie has many themes because, according to him, “Gusto talaga namin maging disturbing ‘yung film.” Direk Cortez, a protégé of award-winning international filmmaker Brillante “Dante” Mendoza, adapted the no-script method in doing Alapaap. He discussed some of the elements they showed in the movie. “Ang Banyan,…
In a conference on November 16, TikTok dancer DJ Loonyo discussed what changed how he approaches social media after experiencing online backlash. “Yung nakita ng tao is careless or hindi responsible na Loonyo in terms of words… Mga night after na nangyari sa akin, I’m really grateful kasi ngayon mas alam ko na kung paano pumektos ng onti,” the DJ said. The TikTok dancer noted that before, he was still affected by the bashing, but as time went by–he learned to manage. He shared, “Dati apektado ako kasi syempre baguhan lang ako sa entertainment industry. But right now, I made…
During the media conference for Mapagkailanman’s 20th anniversary on November 18, host Mel Tiangco extended a personal message to ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya amid the rumors of the show shutdown. “I’m sad. I don’t like that. Kasi ano na ‘yung Maalaala Mo Kaya, classic na,” Tiangco conveyed. She emphasized, “I hope it’s not true. Because walang makakapalit sa Maalaala Mo Kaya. It is a class of its own.” The well-established broadcast journalist and TV host recalled that during the early times, “Talagang hindi biro kapag natapat ka non sa Maalaala Mo Kaya. Ah naku, magdasal ka na. Sa lahat ng santo. Hindi mo…
During the press conference of Vivamax’s new film Alapaap on November 15, foreign star Luke Selby talked about the controversial group sex that got portrayed in the story. “The orgy scene was expected when the movie was first introduced to me. You might have noticed that there was a man to man kissing scene. But I’m perfectly comfortable with that,” he explained. Selby emphasized that the scene was acting after all. They knew how to separate emotions from what they were doing on screen. He clarified, “I’m comfortable enough with my sexuality to be able to do that… It’s just acting. We…
Tiktok personality DJ Loonyo opened up in a media conference on November 16–the reason behind him not being open to be in any love team right now. He explained, “Bukod kay (girlfriend), hindi ako naga-attract ng chaos. For me now, huwag muna. Focus lang muna tayo sa isang bagay. Yung hindi tayo mais-stress.” DJ previously got linked to Kapamilya star-vlogger Ivana Alawi in 2020. However, their reported romance did not bloom into something deeper. The Internet sensation has been dating co-dancer Faye Protacio for almost three years, claiming he has never been happy. DJ Loonyo, who came to prominence with…
On November 8, Sparkle GMA Network artist Anjay Anson sat down with LionhearTV for an exclusive interview where he revealed things that most fans don’t know yet, like the origin of his name. Anson candidly shared, “Actually, sobrang unique ng pangalan ko. And nagustuhan ko ‘yon kasi hindi ako nasasama doon sa mga Top 10 list ng mga maiingay ganiyan. Yung mga shinashare sa Facebook, hindi ako natatag doon.” He says his name is a combination of his father’s and mother’s. He declared, “Yung Anjay nanggaling siya sa mix ng name ng mom and dad ko. Yung An nanggaling siya…
On November 18, broadcast journalist Mel Tiangco disclosed the reason she can’t sit down for a one-on-one interview with fellow broadcast journalist and anchor Korina Sanchez. “Number one, hindi naman ako pwede lumabas sa ibang network. Hindi pwede, they’re very strict. It’s in my contract. Ayun agad ang sasabihin ko sa kanya,” Tiangco spoke candidly. When asked if she can at least appear on Sanchez’s YouTube Channel, the 24 Oras host immediately dismissed the idea, “Hindi pwede, any platform. 100% hindi pwede.” The Magpakailanman host slammed the rumors that there was any contention between her and Sanchez. She emphasized, “You know, there…
On November 15, Viva star Andrea Garcia talked about the people who continue to criticize the Philippine film industry especially the sexy genre and how she handles it. “There’s a lot of criticism. A lot of shame is being put on us. But I guess in general, kahit anong industry pa man, as long as you’re doing something you love; you are not stepping on other people, and you’re succeeding in it, then who the f*ck cares?” Garcia emphasized. The bombshell added, “Kumbaga, go succeed, as long as you are not hurting anybody else. Kumbaga, ‘art of dedma’. Don’t take…
Tiktok sensation DJ Loonyo revealed to the press on November 16 that singing was not his hidden talent, but he had a change-of-heart and began to record a song. “I hate singing so much… Sabi ko, ayoko kumanta. Turuan mo kami huwag gawin ‘yung mga bagay na ayaw namin,” said the DJ. But the dancer-turned-singer shared that he had an epiphany when he dreamt he was in a big stadium. So when he returned to the Philippines, he wanted to record a song. He narrated, “Honest ‘to ah. Nagkadream ako. Nasa China ako, I was singing in a big stadium.…
The hosts and mentors of ABS-CBN’s upcoming talent show Dream Maker met with the press on November 9 to discuss the show’s structure. Bae Wan Hee, who will serve as one of the program’s mentors, discussed the difficulties that an idol faces when making their debut in Korea. TV personality Ryan Bang explained the mentor’s sentiment, “Kung ano ‘yung iniisip mo, times ten. Mas mahirap talaga, kasi ito ay K-pop group, hindi ‘yung isang performer. So lahat dapat sabay sabay ‘yung galaw.” As Bang pointed out, synchronizing movements is not the only thing to consider; facial expressions are also relevant.…
Anjay Anson, GMA Network’s new matinee idol, spoke with LionhearTV one-on-one on November 8 about how Unang Hirit has impacted his life. The young idol shared that every day he is excited to work on the program. Anson shared, “Discovering new things, which is ‘yun yung nabibigay ng Unang Hirit sakin. Kasi ‘di ko alam na kaya ko pala maghost. ‘Di ko alam na through hosting makakaconquer pala ako ng fear.” Anson also disclosed that he has an unhealthy sleeping schedule but Unang Hirit changed him. He disclosed, “Before nung nagstart ako sa Unang Hirit, hindi talaga ako morning person.…
Andrea Torres revealed to the press on November 15 that she is currently single but is open to a relationship if given the opportunity. When asked about her love life, she stated candidly, “Wala nga. Since Legal Wives.” The actress expressed her desire for more projects so she can work and work while she is young. She did, however, reveal that, despite her hectic schedule, she still goes on dates with people when asked. She revealed, “Hindi naman ako picky. So kung sino man ‘yung sabihin ng friend ko na ‘date mo naman ‘to. Try natin.’ Go naman ako.” When…