Playing the title role in “Tanabata’s Wife” is Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan. It is a film adaptation of the classic short story by Japanese-Filipino author Sinai Hamada of the same name. Fanglayan is a Mass Communication graduate of Saint Louis University in Baguio City. Both of her parents are from Mountain Province. In an exclusive … Continue reading Igorot actress Mai Fanglayan stars in Sinai Hamada’s ‘Tanabata’s Wife’ film adaptation
‘The Crown’ actor Mark Smith joins ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
https://www.facebook.com/TheCrownNetflix/photos/a.1642209682742828/1845296309100830/?type=3&theater Known for playing Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the Netflix series "The Crown," Mark Smith is set to play a "Star Wars" character. His role in the film has yet to be revealed. Represented by UTA and Troika in the United Kingdom, Smith is joining the cast of "Star Wars: Episode IX," sources told … Continue reading ‘The Crown’ actor Mark Smith joins ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
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‘American Idol’ alums Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson to perform at Aretha Franklin’s funeral
Two "American Idol" alumni are among the celebrities who are set to perform at the private funeral of the late Aretha Franklin from August 30-31, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. They are Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, 34, who is mononymously known as Fantasia, and Jennifer Hudson, 36. Both Fantasia and Hudson competed in the third season of … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ alums Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson to perform at Aretha Franklin’s funeral
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Philippines’ Jake Zyrus, Nats Sitoy to star in 2018 Japanese films
Charice Pempengco, who is professionally known as Jake Zyrus, and Nats Sitoy are two Filipino actors who will be featured in upcoming Japanese films. The former will star in “Yaru Onna” (She’s a Killer) while the latter plays the title character in “Itoshi No Irene” (Irene of Love). Better known as a singer, Zyrus has … Continue reading Philippines’ Jake Zyrus, Nats Sitoy to star in 2018 Japanese films
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Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha, the Right to Kill’ to compete for Golden Shell at San Sebastian Film Festival 2018
Directed by 2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza, “Alpha, the Right to Kill” will compete for the Golden Shell at the 2018 San Sebastián Film Festival. It is the highest prize given to a competing film at the film festival held every September in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. Mendoza is a regular in Cannes … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha, the Right to Kill’ to compete for Golden Shell at San Sebastian Film Festival 2018
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Lenovo’s IdeaPad 330, Legion Y530 laptops are for avid gamers
Lenovo is launching two new laptops designed to meet the demands of modern avid gamers. Lenovo Philippines country general manager Michael Ngan recently talked about such gamers and their requirements. “Through our market research, we have discovered that there is a subset of gamers being ignored, the modern avid gamers," Ngan stated. "Most of these are millennials … Continue reading Lenovo’s IdeaPad 330, Legion Y530 laptops are for avid gamers
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Filipino-Canadian student Chris Mills organizes book donations to Philippine public schools
Chris Mills grew up in the Philippines with his Filipino mother. When he went to Canada for university, he was amazed by the high-quality text books available there. The Filipino-Canadian student made it a goal to get such books to public schools in the Philippines and have a big impact on the lives of students … Continue reading Filipino-Canadian student Chris Mills organizes book donations to Philippine public schools
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‘Nadarang’ rapper Shanti Dope collaborates with MiMi, NomaD, Krayzie Bone
Rapper-songwriter Sean Patrick Ramos, 17, who is professionally known as Shanti Dope, is bringing the Filipino rap music into the international scene. As he celebrates one year in the industry and more than 20 million views and streams for his hit song "Nadarang," he adds collaborations with international artists to the long list of achievements … Continue reading ‘Nadarang’ rapper Shanti Dope collaborates with MiMi, NomaD, Krayzie Bone
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Ai-Ai de las Alas’s ‘School Service’ co-star Celine Juan praises Louie Ignacio
Jayzel Suan, who is professionally known as Celine Juan, is one of the child actors who played the street children in the 2018 the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival finalist "School Service," which was directed by Louie Ignacio. At a young age, the child actress knows how to appreciate her director. "School Service" is about street … Continue reading Ai-Ai de las Alas’s ‘School Service’ co-star Celine Juan praises Louie Ignacio
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Vic Sotto is Cinemalaya 2018 awardee Kenken Nuyad’s dream co-actor
Kenken Nuyad is one of the most active child actors in the Philippines today. After working with Ai-Ai de las Alas in the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry "School Service," he revealed that he also wants to work with Vic Sotto. In an exclusive interview with Conan Daily at the gala night of … Continue reading Vic Sotto is Cinemalaya 2018 awardee Kenken Nuyad’s dream co-actor
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