Gelli de Belen and Bayani Agbayani Team Up in Pansamantagal

Gelli de Belen and Bayani Agbayani topbill the romantic comedy film Pansamantagal which opens in theaters starting March 20. The feel-good story was shot in a scenic coastal landscape.  

Gelli only has good words for Bayani. “I enjoyed shooting the movie with Bayani. There was never a dull moment while making Pansamantagal. Bayani lives up to his name. He is a comic hero. Kahit pagod na ang lahat after a day’s work, may energy pa rin siya to lighten up the mood with his jokes. Chill lang siya during our shootings. That is why working with him was a breeze.”    

Meanwhile, Bayani invites the public to watch their latest movie. “Inaanyayahan ko kayong lahat na manood ng Pansamantagal. Ito ang pelikulang magpapakilig at magpapatawa sa inyo ng sabay. Kapag nanood kayo, sinisiguro ko na ang pansamantalang katatawanan na hatid ng tandem namin ni Gelli ay magtatagal sa inyong alaala. Magaang katrabaho si Gelli dahil madali siyang kabatuhan ng mga linya.” 

Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen Reunite in Ang Sikreto ng Piso

Real-life couple Ariel Rivera and Gelli de Belen reunite in the family-oriented comedy movie Ang Sikreto ng Piso. The story centers on the strength of familial love and explains what viewers need to know about the Philippine peso. Ang Sikreto ng Piso is inspired by real occurrences that transpired in 2006 on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin.

Ariel and Gelli are the perfect choices to portray husband and wife in the movie. They are one of local showbiz’s most enduring marriages. The couple has been married for more than two decades. Their sons Joaquin and Julio are currently based in Toronto, Canada.

Mastermind Dances the Night Away at Casino Filipino

Dance to the beat of Mastermind at the Casino Filipino dance floor on November 24 (Manila Bay), November 28 (Malabon), November 29 (Ronquillo), and November 30 (Madison).

The YouTube dance crew Mastermind is composed of Kristian Vienn “Pao” Gonzales, David Inere, Rey Baylon, Bryan Carlo Abunda, Raymund Arago, Adam Noel Bagares, Dale Johnson Odicta, Jester Brozas, and Ericson Apelado.

Chef Anton Amoncio Goes to Taiwan for the TLC Feast

Celebrity Chef Anton Amoncio feels honored to grace the TLC Feast at the Song Shan Cultural Park in Taipei City, Taiwan from October 26 to 28. The three-day event is in celebration of TLC Taiwan’s 15th Anniversary. The exciting affair has various themes for each day: Celebration (Day 1), Love (Day 2), and Travel (Day 3).

“This event is usually held outdoors, but for the first time ever, it would be held indoors. It is pretty exciting because it is the 15th anniversary of TLC and it would be the first time where TLC talents are able to eat and hang out with fans,” shares Chef Anton.

Chef Anton is excited to be part of the TLC event for the first time. “I feel so blessed for this opportunity. It is going to be a fun event with lots of activities and, most importantly, we get to hang out with fans of the shows and the network.” Among the various activities that await Chef Anton during the TLC Feast are press conference, consumer and dinner events.

Drew Arellano is Best Travel Show Host Awardee of The EdukCircle

Drew Arellano wins the Best Travel Show Host Award (for Biyahe ni Drew) given by The EdukCircle. The awarding ceremony was held last September 8 at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. According to its website, The EdukCircle - International Center for Communication Studies (ICCS) is an institution that provides a venue for the advancement and essential evaluation of communication practices in different academic fields.

Drew has received various recognitions for his travel show Biyahe ni Drew where he introduces viewers to exciting destinations and provides travel tips and recommendations. Biyahe ni Drew is one of the longest travel shows on television.

Hypersonic Signal Beams for Christian Bables

Christian Bables has cemented a place of his own in the acting world, following a win at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, for his portrayal of Intoy in Signal Rock. Christian has proven to all and sundry that he is an actor to reckon with. He has also erased the notion that he was stuck to playing gay roles.

While he played the “bagtik” (astig in Tagalog), Intoy who decides to remain in a remote island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal in Signal Rock, Christian in reality is also a “bagtik” actor - camera ready, focused and steadfast. 

His most recent triumph, a Special Jury Award for Outstanding Acting in Signal Rock (while the movie won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino), is an amplified signal that all the forces of the universe are aligned in his favor.

Ai Ai de las Alas won the Best Actress Award in the recently concluded Cinemalaya 2018.

She bested other Best Actress nominees, that include Celeste Legaspi, Iza Calzado, Glaiza de Castro and Perla Bautista.

Ai Ai won for her sterling portrayal of a partially blind wheel-chair bound woman who runs a syndicate victimizing children and then use these children as pawn for illegal activities in the movie School Service. Her director in the movie Louie Ignacio accepted the award in her behalf. 

Ai Ai was having dinner with husband Gerald Sibayan when eldest son Sancho broke the news to her. She cried on learning that she won Best Actress. 

Christian Bables’ Signal Rock Opens in Theaters, August 15

Christian Bables topbills Signal Rock which opens in theaters starting August 15. Signal Rock is part of the week-long celebration of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. The movie is directed by Chito Roño.

Signal Rock which was shot in the scenic island of Biri in Samar, revolves around the story of Intoy (Christian), a poor high school dropout who lives in a remote fishing island. Intoy’s good communication skills has landed him jobs as an event emcee in fiestas, parties, and election campaign rallies in their place. He helps his sister in Finland in a child custody battle against her abusive husband by involving the townspeople, faking legal documents, and setting up false endorsements to prove his sister’s financial capability.

Christian Bables in a Collaborative Movie with Direk Chito Roño: Signal Rock

Christian Bables is excited in his upcoming movie, Signal Rock, his first collaboration with Direk Chito Roño. It was a dream come true for him to be working with the A-list director.  

He is all praises of Direk Chito. “Ipapakita at ipaparamdam talaga niya sa iyo kung gaano ka niya pinapahalagahan bilang isang aktor at kaibigan basta ipakita mong you deserve his admiration and trust. I will forever be grateful to him. I worked so hard noong makapasa ako sa audition. I put myself into my character’s shoes so I would know kung anong emosyon ang aking paghuhugutan. I imagined my character - the way he speaks, walks, how he closes his eyes – para mabigyan ko ng magandang interpretation ang role ko. I have to be on my toes kasi andyan sina Direk Chito and the staff."

Rising Teen Singer LA Santos is Certified #Petmalu

He is maybe just a Senior High School student, but LA Santos is a rising star making waves in Pinoy entertainment as his love for music is taking him places. Now known for his hit song "Tinamaan", he recently had his major concert at the Music Museum titled #Petmalu and also performed at "STEP UP! STAND UP! Be better for a better world!" at the Music Library.

Not to be confused with singers LA Lopez and Eric Santos, LA Santos is out to prove his name though his talent. The young singer just released his self-titled debut album under Star Music which contains six originals (Tinamaan, Ikaw Kasi, One Greatest Love, Bakit Pag-Ibig, Miss Terror, and Mine) and three covers (Bruno Mars’ When I Was Your Man, Sarah Geronimo’s Forever Is Not Enough and Angeline Quinto’s Hanggang Kailan).

Chef Anton Amoncio in "Let It Snow": An Early Christmas in Canada

It was an early Christmas gift for celebrity chef Anton Amoncio who is still in high spirits after participating in “Let it Snow,” a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. This is the first time that a Filipino chef was featured in the exchange. His trip was made possible through the Culinary Exchange program of the Canada Beef Centre of Excellence and in partnership with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. 

Chef Anton, together with other world-renown chefs, whipped up appetizing recipes using Canada beef.

The week-long event is in celebration of Canada 150, which is the 150th founding anniversary of Canada. Three events happened at different Canadian luxury resorts, highlighting the seasons of Canada: at the Fairmont Banff Springs in early summer, Fairmont Royal York Toronto in harvest season, and Chateau Lake Louise for winter.  Chef Anton’s visit to the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is the finale of Canada Beef’s Canada 150 celebrations this year. 

Male Singing Group 26HUNDREDB.C Stages Launching Concert At The City Of Pines

ASIAN ARTISTS AGENCY, INC. (AAAI) has discovered five  golden voices in Baguio City. 

The all-male quintet which calls itself 26HUNDREDB.C is now part of the growing roster of talents of the artist management company. 

26HUNDREDB.C will be launched in a concert at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on August 11, Friday and at the SM City Baguio Event Center on August 12, Saturday. Both concerts will have as guest another Asian Artists Agency talent, the duo Miko and Gabriel. Also featured in the launch is singer/comedienne Jenny Gabriel, a Tawag ng Tanghalan finalist. 

Drew Arellano Takes On "Dad Roles" And More Adventures

It seems Drew Arellano found a new side of him now that he is a father and a husband. Now a lovely family with Iya and Primo, Drew finds a new world of opportunity opened up to him as he now a dad. Before marriage, Drew and Iya was already a power celebrity couple in the industry and many were very happy that they finally tied the know a few years ago. Now with Primo now part of their growing family, they have now evolved into a power celebrity family.

New endorsements opened up for them which is expected as they became parents. Brands like Babyflo Babywash, Cerelac, and Nutripuffs features Primo which marks a promising career for comercials. He also endorses lifestyle brands like Del Monte Pineapple and Uniqlo Jackets.