‘Mindanao’ actress Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival 2019 in Egypt

Philippines' Judy Ann Santos won the Best Actress award at the Cairo International Film Festival 2019 for her performance in "Mindanao," which was directed by Brillante Mendoza and written by Honee Alipio with  Armando “Bing” Lao as the creative consultant. It was the 41st edition of the international film festival. Including "Mindanao," 153 films from 63 … Continue reading ‘Mindanao’ actress Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival 2019 in Egypt

Asia’s first male supermodel Godfrey Gao dies of heart attack while filming ‘Chase Me’ in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao died on the set of a competitive sports reality show in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China on November 27, 2019. He was 35. Titled "Chase Me," the night time variety show was for Zhejiang Television, a television channel under Zhejiang Radio and Television Group serving China's Hangzhou City and Zhejiang. It … Continue reading Asia’s first male supermodel Godfrey Gao dies of heart attack while filming ‘Chase Me’ in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

Stephen Baldwin’s ‘Kaibigan’ co-stars Jesse Perkins, Christian Perkins advocate against bullying, drugs, alcohol, smoking

Filipino-American twins Jesse Perkins and Christian Perkins, collaboratively known as the Perkins Twins, will star in the film "Kaibigan" (Friend) with Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin. The twins are multi-awarded recording and dance artists who are also staunch advocates against drugs, bullying, alcohol and smoking and promote purity. Well accepted and sought after in the campus … Continue reading Stephen Baldwin’s ‘Kaibigan’ co-stars Jesse Perkins, Christian Perkins advocate against bullying, drugs, alcohol, smoking

Roland Emmerich’s film ‘Midway’, Jason Derulo’s EP ‘2Sides (Side 1)’ released

"Midway" is a war film about the Pacific Theater in World War II, directed by Roland Emmerich and released on November 8, 2019. Jason Derulo also released his EP "2Sides (Side 1)" the same day. The film features a large ensemble cast, while Derulo's EP consists of six tracks recorded between 2016 and 2019.

Comedy Central series ‘Stand-Up, Asia!’ Season 4 premiere announced

Comedy Central will premiere the fourth season of its original production "Stand-Up, Asia!" on November 12, 2019 at 7.30 p.m. (WIB) and 8.30 p.m. (PH/MY/SG/HK/TW). Introducing a fresh stand-up and sketch format, it is going to be unstaged, unhinged and unexpected. "Stand-Up, Asia!" Season 4 is an 8-episode series airing every Tuesday for half an hour. … Continue reading Comedy Central series ‘Stand-Up, Asia!’ Season 4 premiere announced

Ice Cube devastated over John Witherspoon’s passing

Actor and comedian John Witherspoon died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, United States on October 29, 2019. He was 77. One of the celebrities mourning Witherspoon's death is O'Shea Jackson, 50, who is professionally known as Ice Cube. The rapper, actor, producer, director and writer took to Twitter to honor the late actor … Continue reading Ice Cube devastated over John Witherspoon’s passing

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ coming to HBO based on George R. R. Martin’s ‘Fire and Blood’

HBO has confirmed that it is releasing a "Game of Thrones" prequel titled "House of Dragon." It is based on the book "Fire and Blood" by George R. R. Martin, which tells the history of House of Targaryen. The first volume of "Fire and Blood" was released on November 20, 2018. It contains "The Targaryen … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ coming to HBO based on George R. R. Martin’s ‘Fire and Blood’

Mai Fanglayan

Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan is Best New Actress at 2019 Urduja Film Festival

Mai Fanglayan, 23, has received yet another accolade for her “Tanabata’s Wife” role. The Igorot actress was named Best New Actress at the sixth edition of Urduja Film Festival. "Thank you so much, Urduja Film Festival, for choosing me as your Best New Actress," Fanglayan stated. "Thank you so much, 'Tanabatas Wife,' for the opportunity … Continue reading Igorot actor Mai Fanglayan is Best New Actress at 2019 Urduja Film Festival

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Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’ starring Judy Ann Santos is MMFF 2019 entry

Directed by Brillante Mendoza, "Mindanao" is one of the eight official entries to the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Center Stage Productions film stars Judy Ann Santos and Allen Dizon and marks the film debut of Yuna Tangog. On July 10, 2019, the MMFF executive committee announced the four official films that were chosen … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’ starring Judy Ann Santos is MMFF 2019 entry

Jennifer Aniston joins Instagram, posts ‘Friends’ reunion, breaks Internet

Jennifer Aniston, 50, just proved that she is one of the few who could break the internet. She recently caused a stir online after making her debut on Instagram with a photo of herself reunited with her "Friends" co-stars Matt LeBlanc, 52, Lisa Kudrow, 56, Courteney Cox, 55, Matthew Perry, 50, and David Schwimmer, 52. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o8vWDhlOh/Continue reading Jennifer Aniston joins Instagram, posts ‘Friends’ reunion, breaks Internet