Influencer Kiko Ipapo and Actor Jovani Manansala Star in the First Filipino Period BL Series Happenstance

Director Adolfo Alix Jr. revealed new details about his upcoming BL series Happenstance during an online press conference on Saturday evening. Kiko Ipapo and Jovani Manansala will play Wade and Jose Manuel, two people who magically meet although they are living in different periods - one in 1974, one in 2020. Jose Manuel is grounded after his military father learned of his relationship with Luis, an activist. Wade, on the other hand, is recovering from a recent break up with Eric and while on vacation is caught up in the quarantine because of the CoVid 19 pandemic. After the super moon, an opportunity opens for these two heartbroken souls to connect across time and find love once again.

The two leads are relative newcomers. Kiko Ipapo is a social media personality and influencer. He started as a print model before deciding to try his luck as an actor. Happenstance is his first foray into acting. Opposite, Jovani Manansala also started in the entertainment industry by doing several commercial ads. After that, he acted in television shows like ‘Ipaglaban Mo’ & ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ and in the independent films Mamu, And a Mother Too and Jolly Spirit.

LGBT Film "4 DAYS" Opens October 18 at Ayala Malls Cinemas

dolf Alix Jr.’s LGBT themed film “4 Days” starring indie actor Mikoy Morales and Sebastian Castro that made its debut at the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will now screen at exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma starting October 18.

“4 Days” takes on the struggles of a gay relationship in times of confusion, curiosity and whether to stay inside or come out of the closet.  The movie is not the highly typical gay love story where boy meets boy and falls in love, it goes through the downfall of questioning the reality of one man’s own sexuality,  whether or not to choose a woman because of societal culture or to accept the fact that it is okay to love a man even if you’re a man yourself.

Adolfo Alix Jr. LGBT Hit Film “4 Days” - Exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas Starting October 18

Love holds no bounds they say, and for people who are part of the LGBT community, your first love is what sometimes define you and what you want in a partner. When things don’t work out, that love is what teaches you lessons in love and life.

Most of us want a love that lasts, a love that will be nourished and cherished, and is what’s in store in Adolfo Alix Jr’s “4 Days” starring Mikoy Morales and Sebastian Castro.

Set inside the spacious and beautiful grounds of the University of the Philippines Diliman, it tells the story of Mark (Mikoy Morales) who goes about in his first day of college inside UP, where he meets his roommate Derek (Sebastian Castro) and as the two go through four years of college together, with every valentine’s day they try to get through their feelings for each other while staying inside the closet.

Mikoy Morales On His New Single "Pusong Hindi Makatulog"

From Protege to Music Prodigy, Mikoy Morales has proven that is lives and breathes music, and he got another affirmation of his work with the launch of his latest single "Pusong Hindi Makatulog," a song that brings out the romantic insomniacs in all of us. As he still continues to make a mark in the Pinoy Music industry, his style has already been defined by his soulful renditions and compositions.  

Juan Minute Spotlight: "With A Smile" BlogCon

Aside from the Primetime and Afternoon blocks, the morning hours are now the hottest battlefield  for teleseryes and shows. And GMA brings a new kind of Romance-Comedy series featuring a love triangle between Christian Baustista, Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres in "With A Smile"

Joining in the BlogCon held last week were Mikael, Andrea, Shelly and Bryan. The cast shared the funny yet hectic experiences with regards with the show. With many also expecting more from just the usual romance comedy genre, With A Smile also showcase an ensemble of new and veteran actors and actresses. 

Knowing more about the stars behind the camera makes it more interesting. Protege almuni Shelly and Bryan shares their excitement with the new soap as they move on to become full time artists under GMA Artist Center. Andrea, having worked with Mikael feels very comfortable with him in the scenes. Or sometimes, a little too comfortable?