‘Pan de Salawal’ star Miel Espinoza earns Special Jury Prize at Cinemalaya 2018

Miel Espinoza, 7, did not win the Best Actress award at the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for her lead role in "Pan de Salawal." But her excellent performance in the drama comedy film did not go unnoticed. Marking Che Espiritu's directorial debut, "Pan de Salawal" was one of the 10 full-length film finalists at … Continue reading ‘Pan de Salawal’ star Miel Espinoza earns Special Jury Prize at Cinemalaya 2018

Therese Malvar makes history at Cinemalaya 2018

On August 12, 2018, Therese Malvar, 17, received the Best Supporting Actress award at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018 awards ceremony, which took place at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The award was for her roles in "Distance" and "School Service" making her the festival's first … Continue reading Therese Malvar makes history at Cinemalaya 2018

2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival winners

The awards ceremony of the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival took place at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 12, 2018. Here is a list of the finalists: Short features: "Babylon" by Keith Deligero "Jodilerks dela Cruz, Employee of the Month" by Carlo Francisco Manatad "Kiko" by Jojo Driz … Continue reading 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival winners

Super Junior D&E’s ‘Bout You’ music video features New York City

https://www.facebook.com/superjunior/photos/a.790157894366596.1073741911.186241571424901/1802255846490124/?type=3&theater S.M. Entertainment will release Super Junior D&E's extended play titled "Bout You" on August 16, 2018. New York City was featured in the music video of the mini-album's title track of the same name. Super Junior D&E debuted on December 16, 2011 as the fifth sub-unit of the K-pop boy band Super Junior. It is … Continue reading Super Junior D&E’s ‘Bout You’ music video features New York City

26 names dropped in Nicki Minaj’s song ‘Barbie Dreams’ from ‘Queen’ album

On August 10, 2018, Trinidadian-American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj, 35, who is professionally known as Nicki Minaj, released her fourth studio album titled “Queen.” One of the 19 songs from the album is titled "Barbie Dreams" where she mentioned 26 celebrities, which are listed below: 1. Lil Wayne Profession: Rapper Age: 35 Birthplace: New Orleans, … Continue reading 26 names dropped in Nicki Minaj’s song ‘Barbie Dreams’ from ‘Queen’ album

Eminem featured in Nicki Minaj song ‘Majesty’ with Labrinth from ‘Queen’ album

Trinidadian-American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj, 35, who is professionally known as Nicki Minaj, released her fourth studio album titled “Queen” on August 10, 2018. Among the featured artists in the album is Detroit rapper Marshall Bruce Matthers III, 45, who is professionally known as Eminem. “Queen” has 19 tracks, seven of which are collaboration songs. … Continue reading Eminem featured in Nicki Minaj song ‘Majesty’ with Labrinth from ‘Queen’ album

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ cast, their roles, nationalities, ethnicities, birthplaces and ages

https://www.facebook.com/CrazyRichAsiansMovie/photos/p.1748062025274539/1748062025274539/?type=1&theater Romantic comedy-drama film "Crazy Rich Asians" will hit theaters on August 15, 2018. Written by Malaysian-American screenwriter Adele Lim and American writer Peter Chiarelli and helmed by Chinese-American director Jon M. Chu, it is an adaptation of Singaporean-American writer Kevin Kwan's novel of the same name. The "Crazy Rich Asians" cast features Singaporean, Chinese, … Continue reading ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ cast, their roles, nationalities, ethnicities, birthplaces and ages

Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film ‘A Straightforward Boy’ to be screened at 2018 ISFFM

https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSilentFilmFestivalManila/photos/p.1680333828745914/1680333828745914/?type=1&theater Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy “A Straightforward Boy” will be screened at the 2018 International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM) on September 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Cinema 2 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Manila, the screening will be accompanied by a narration by the … Continue reading Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film ‘A Straightforward Boy’ to be screened at 2018 ISFFM

First ever Filipino benshi Tito Genova Valiente to narrate Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy ‘A Straightforward Boy!’

The Japan Foundation, Manila proudly presents a silent film screening of Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy “A Straightforward Boy” (突貫小僧 | Tokkan Kozo, 1929) on September 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. It will be accompanied by a Filipino benshi or silent film narrator for the first time in history. The film screening is a part of the 2018 International Silent Film … Continue reading First ever Filipino benshi Tito Genova Valiente to narrate Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy ‘A Straightforward Boy!’

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Almost Love’ featuring Shanti Dope available on Spotify, iTunes

Featuring Filipino rapper Sean Patrick Ramos, 17, who is professionally known as Shanti Dope, the newest single of Disney teen star Sabrina Carpenter, 19, titled “Almost Love” is now available in all digital and streaming providers. The song is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) through Hollywood Records. Fans of Carpenter and Dope … Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Almost Love’ featuring Shanti Dope available on Spotify, iTunes