Author: TJ Gacura
TJ Gacura
TJ believes in the saying, "Make your passion your profession," which made him dip his toes into any writing profession. He tried blogging, tried feature writing; he even dabbled into SEO writing. His heart, however, points into news writing.
Kwon Jung Yeul, the singer-songwriter popularly known as 10CM, revealed on May 6 that he is open to pursuing a musical career in the Philippines under certain conditions. The Korean artist, famous for his OST ‘Tell Me It’s Not A Dream’ from the series ‘Queen of Tears,’ expressed his interest in exploring opportunities in the Philippines. “Okay lang sa akin. Kasi iniisip ko, there’s a lot of funny things na mangyayari dito sa Philippines,” his translator shared during an interview at Vanilla Cafe in Quezon City. However, Yeul clarified that he does not intend to permanently reside in the country…
At the ‘Seoulmeyt’ press conference held at La Reve Events in Quezon City on May 9, actress Kim Molina revealed a secret no one had known until now: she and her boyfriend Jerald Napoles had a falling out during one of their projects. Molina began by sharing an interesting fact about professionalism. When it comes to their craft, nothing can come between them, even if they are not okay. “’Pag kasi kami ni Je nagtatrabaho, I think ang swerte ko lang kasi katulad ngayong kasama ko sa buhay at tsaka ka-loveteam. Kasi hindi talaga mahahalata ng mga katrabaho namin na…
“Running Man Philippines” had the chance to promote their latest season on the popular Kapamilya noontime show, “It’s Showtime,” making runners Mikael Daez and Glaiza de Castro overjoyed on May 4. Daez expressed his happiness that the rivalry between GMA Network and ABS-CBN is finally over, allowing for appearances on Kapamilya shows and vice versa. “Masaya, sobrang saya. Ako, personally, well, I’ve always been very friendly. Siyempre, marami rin akong nakilalang friends ng asawa ko doon sa ABS-CBN. “So para sa akin, to see that everyone is collaborating now, ang dami ring collaboration shows na ginagawa na drama, comedy, maybe…
The newest addition to the Vivamax family, Irish Tan, landed her first lead role in ‘Lady Guard,’ which she admitted on May 2 was challenging. “Ayun po, sobrang na-challenge ako sa role ko as lady guard. Unang-una sa lahat, wala akong experience, and wala akong alam kung paano and ano ba talaga sila. Ayun po, na-challenge ako ng sobra,” she admitted during the movie’s press conference at Viva Cafe. Before becoming a sexy actress, Tan was a car show model. She was living in Malaysia before returning to the Philippines and joining Vivamax. However, “Lady Guard” is not her first…
Actor Dingdong Dantes shared his enthusiasm for upcoming projects with GMA Network and potential collaborations with ABS-CBN. During his contract signing event on May 9, Dantes expressed his eagerness for the new opportunities ahead. “And because of the new platforms that GMA has, the new shows, new opportunities, the wider reach, nagbibigay ito ngayon ng pagkakataon sa mas maraming talents, hindi lang para sa akin ha? Kaya nakaka-excite ‘di ba, na gumawa ng proyekto kasama nila,” he stated. While he is mostly excited about his existing shows like ‘Amazing Earth’ and ‘Family Feud,’ Dantes is also looking forward to new…
10CM’s Kwon Jung Yeul revealed on May 6 that his single ‘What the Spring’ was inspired by the frustrations of their single staff members. During an interview with Yeul at Vanilla Cafe in Quezon City, he recalled creating the song within ten minutes during South Korea’s White Day. This observance, which follows Valentine’s Day, is dedicated to all single men and women. He shared that their staff members were lamenting about not having a special someone, and Yeul turned their frustrations into a song. “Actually it only takes 10 minutes lang. And it was during White Day sa Korea. Kasi…
Vivamax star Ayah Alfonso is one resourceful woman. Besides her successful career as a sexy actress, she is also the proud owner of a restobar in Maypajo, Caloocan City. Alfonso opened her Crave Resto and Haya Bar six months ago. She takes pride in their affordable yet delicious menu, designed for the masses. In a press conference at her restobar on May 4, Alfonso explained why she chose Maypajo as the ideal location for her business. Rather than competing with numerous establishments in Quezon City, she selected Caloocan to make it accessible for everyone looking to have a good time.…
Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, delicious food, rich culture, and friendly people, has one festivity that draws tourists from all over the world—Songkran. Also known as Thai New Year, it is the country’s most vibrant and energetic festival, celebrated annually from April 13 to 15. It is a festival mixed with tradition, merrymaking, and most importantly, water fighting! Here, AirAsia flew LionhearTV to help you survive this wonderful celebration using these 15 tips we learned through our visit to the country. But first, you must learn why Thai people commemorate this occasion. What Songkran is All About The word…
Heart Evangelista understands the challenges women face every day and hopes that instead of pulling each other down, they will support one another. During an interview at Brooklyn Warehouse on May 2, Evangelista expressed her belief that women are often too hard on each other, caught up in a culture of competition where success is measured solely by external metrics like appearance and career achievements. “Well, the honest truth, I feel like, you know, women can be tough on each other. Especially in our industry where in a sense, we grew up to think that everything is a competition. You’re…
Newest runner Miguel Tanfelix of ‘Running Man Philippines’ Season 2 revealed on May 4 that he was taken aback by several discoveries while filming the show in South Korea. During a press conference at GMA Network Studio, Tanfelix initially had doubts about spending over a month in a foreign country. The Running Man Philippines team spent 43 days in South Korea, away from their families and friends. “So para sa akin, parang ano, hindi bukal sa loob ko na pumunta ng 43 days,” he admitted. “Parang masakit, mahirap na umalis sa Pilipinas.” However, after bonding with his co-runners Mikael Daez,…
Former fitness instructor Anthony Davao has been steadily building his acting career in the sexy star genre, and he has now landed his first lead role in the Vivamax movie ‘Lady Guard.’ Starting his acting career with several Vivamax projects, Anthony finally had the opportunity to showcase not just his physique but also his acting skills by portraying the supervisor of Estelle (Angela Morena). When asked on May 2 if he felt pressured during the filming of the movie, Anthony admitted that he did. However, he saw it as positive pressure that motivated him. “Andoon lahat ng pressure. The pressure…
Actor Dingdong Dantes reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to GMA Network during his contract signing on May 9, stating that he never entertained the thought of leaving the network, which he considers his home. Dantes emphasized that issues regarding his continued partnership with GMA Network never arose. “Hindi na umabot doon sa mga ganoong issues. Ni hindi na dumating na kailangang pag-isipan ang mga ganoong bagay,” he said. While Dantes acknowledged the technical aspects of signing a network contract, he made it clear that his decision to remain a Kapuso was driven by the principles instilled by his parents. “Siguro mga…
The cast of the upcoming summer flick ‘G! LU’ admitted on April 17 that they had doubts about whether moviegoers would get to see their movie on the silver screen. ‘G! LU’ was supposed to hit theaters in 2020. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit. Four years after its supposed initial release, the film has finally made its way into cinemas. But some cast members had doubts, especially since it took four years. During the film’s media conference at KAO Manila in Newport World Resorts, Derrick Monasterio revealed he and co-star David Licauco frequently discussed its release. “Kami ni David, lagi. Lagi…
Contestants Angel Guardian and Kokoy de Santos named Buboy Villar as their biggest competitor in the second season of ‘Running Man Philippines,’ turning the friendly rivalry into a key highlight of the show. De Santos views Buboy Villar as his toughest competition in the second season of Running Man Philippines. The actor praised the comedian for his balance of a relaxed yet competitive demeanor, noting their intense but friendly clashes since the previous season. “Kami ni Buboy, kapag nag-aabot kami, parang, ‘Ano ba ‘yan!’ Gusto namin chill lang. Pero kapag nag-abot kami, parang, ‘Hindi eh. Minsan lang ito mangyari. Bigay…
Actress Andrea Brillantes attested on May 4 that Dear Face’s Beauty Milk product genuinely works, especially for her. Brillantes used the product for a year before becoming its endorser, a fact she revealed during her launch at the Oro Plato Restaurant in Taguig. Beauty Milk contains collagen, a type of protein that helps improve the skin, hair, bones, and muscles. It also features natural ingredients like Sakura extract, Green Tea, Melon Extract, Stevia, Probiotics, L-carnitine, and Garcinia Cambogia, among others. After using Dear Face’s product, Brillantes discovered that her skin felt smoother. Not only did it help her look more…
Vivamax star Ayah Alfonso revealed on May 4 that even before her foray into sexy films, she had been the recipient of numerous indecent proposals from politicians. Alfonso disclosed that these unsolicited offers began when she was still a car show model, with individuals approaching her on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These propositions often included promises of money, homes, and even vehicles, all with the condition that she cease working. “Marami ‘yan, sa Facebook ko, sa Instagram ko. Before po noong nagmo-model pa lang ako sa mga carshow,” she shared during a press conference. “May mga lumalapit na, ‘O,…