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Ji Chang-wook: Certainly no backstreet rookie

The Korean oppa and Bench’s latest international endorser blew into town, winning more hearts and minds (and shrieks), as he went on a whirlwind tour to meet with journalists and fans, and visit Bench stores, including having a meal at Bench Café, where he developed a liking for two iconic…

Cinema, Italian-style at first-ever Italian film festival in Manila

Now on its second to the last day, Italian Film Festival Manila at Venice Cineplex, invites movie buffs to broaden their viewing experience, as they enjoy these seven contemporary cinematic gems from the land that produced such great directors as Bertolucci, Fellini, De Sica and Rossellini. The first-ever Italian Film…

Cherie Gil, the original “Lavinia,” dies at 59

Dubbed as Philippine showbiz’s “La Primera Contravida,” she is best known for her role as the bitter has-been Lavinia Arguelles in “Bituing Walang Ningning.” But the brilliant actress was much more than that, essaying character sketches of such colorful real-life personalities as Diana Vreeland and Maria Callas on stage. By Alex…

Leading telco offers fans the chance to meet and greet Cha Eun-Woo

Smart Prepaid subscribers can get to join the live event by using their points on the GigaLife App and subscribing to Smart Prepaid promos. The Korean fever has yet to subside. And one of the country’s leading telcos is more than happy to give what its customers want. Smart Prepaid,…

‘Play more, browse less’ with newest streaming service

Filipinos now have more entertainment options to choose from, as PLDT Home partners with Lionsgate, a leading Hollywood studio, to offer consumers of digital entertainment Lionsgate Play. The new streaming service boast of such exclusive content as Gaslit and Apex as well as big-screen sagas such as The Hunger Games,…

Morisette marks a decade in showbiz with much-awaited online concert

Dubbed as “Asia’s Phoenix,” one of the country’s best singers today stars in her first digital concert on KTX on January 23 and 24. Has it been a decade of public life for this young “beritera” (belter)? To celebrate her 10th year in the entertainment business, Morisette, a former PeopleAsia…

Son Ye-Jin on her new series, life after CLOY, dream role and staying grounded

In the latest Smart Hallyu Hangouts, the Korean superstar answered questions from her Filipino fans. She’s just doing her job, she said, but the love she’s been getting in return is amazing, inspiring her even more to make her legion of admirers happier with her next projects. By Alex Y.…

Ricky Lo: From FunFare to Farewell

Best known for his “Funfare” column in The Philippine STAR, veteran entertainment journalist Ricky Lo recently wrote 30 at the age of 75. He was also once a columnist of PeopleAsia and was recognized as one of the magazine’s “Men Who Matter” awardees in 2014. By Alex Y. Vergara To…

Pinoy-Austrian crooner to wear Michael Cinco to Eurovision finals

Is Europe ready for its first Asian Eurovision champion? Austrian-born and Vienna-based Vincent Bueno, the son of Filipino immigrants, believes so. By Alex Y. Vergara Pandemic or no pandemic, it seems there’s no stopping Filipino creativity from further enriching the rest of the world. Vincent Bueno, a full-blooded Filipino who…

Reuben Laurente marks 34th year in music biz with digital album

One of the country’s leading pop vocalists Reuben Laurente, a former member of The CompanY, releases his first digital album, Milestone, his sixth solo outing, which he and his collaborators hope would not only entertain listeners, but also inspire and uplift their spirits amid this dark episode we’re all living…