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Giving their fans a reason to ‘Stay’

Fast-rising K-Pop boy group and Bench’s newest brand ambassadors, Stray Kids, recently graced Manila for a fan meet organized by the leading Filipino retail and lifestyle brand. In a by-invitation only press conference, the “thunderous ones” shared how their fans called ‘Stay’ give them the motivation and inspiration to be…

BAFTA officially nominates Dolly de Leon as Best Supporting Actress

Fresh from getting the nod of members of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, also for her performance as Abigail in Triangle of Sadness, De Leon scores her third nomination in the current awards season. By Alex Y. Vergara And the global accolades for Dolly de Leon continue. The Filipino…

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel: “The Filipino blood” is strong!

Immediately after cinching the the Miss Universe 2022 crown, Filipino-American beauty queen R’Bonney Gabriel thanked her fans from both sides of the globe. By Jose Paolo dela Cruz and Iko Gabay “Mabuhay Philippines, Mabuhay Filipino fans,” newly crowned Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel said during her first post-pageant press conference.…

Half-Filipino, half-American from Texas is new Miss Universe

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer and the daughter of a Filipino-American father and an American mother, won over 83 other women from all over the universe. Luck, however, eluded the Philippines’ Celeste Cortesi, whose failure to make it to the finals marked the end of the country’s 12-year placement streak…

Celeste Cortesi’s secret weapon: “Know thyself!”

How many times have certain people told you or made you feel “no, you can’t” or “no, you can’t do it” because you’re not good enough? Too many to mention? Well, cheer up! Celeste knows where you’re coming from because she’s been there before. That's why her authenticity and “transformational”…

Dolly de Leon loses to Angela Bassett at Golden Globes

Despite bowing out to a Hollywood insider, the Philippines’ pride, who made waves for her performance in Triangle of Sadness, still makes history for being the first Filipino actor, male or female, to be nominated in a major Hollywood-based award-giving body. By Alex Y. Vergara The hopes of an entire…

Son Ye-jin shares first pic of baby with Hyun Bin

Superstar couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin's son finally made his social media debut today, as mom Ye-jin posted an image of his feet on Instagram, alongside a sentimental caption. The Crash Landing on You love-team-turned-real-life couple welcomed their first baby last month. On your feet! Meet Hyun Bin and…

Cameleon Association stages “breakthrough” circus show to inspire hope

Running tomorrow and Saturday, Breakthrough: Unfolding Stories of Hope and Transformation, a two-day circus show at Ayala Triangle Gardens, seeks to promote the protection of children’s rights through performances by members of Cirquera de Cameleon and other guest performers from France. Entrance is free. In celebration of its 25th anniversary…

Dolly de Leon earns Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress

For being the first Filipino actor, male or female, to be nominated for a Golden Globe for her “scene-stealing” performance in Triangle of Sadness, De Leon has effectively broken the Hollywood glass ceiling and paved the way for other Filipino actors to be nominated in the future. By Alex Y.…

Pinoy fans fall in ‘polaroid love’ with ENHYPEN

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN, who has taken the world by storm with their youthful charm and energetic performances, recently touched base with Filipino fans through a “fun meet” like no other. Text and photos by Ma. Angelica Demegillo Filipino ENGENEs, as ENHYPEN’s fans call themselves, received an early Christmas gift,…