Limelight

The death of the irrepressible talent manager and showbiz columnist Lolit Solis has been bringing memories of all sorts. Lolit, or I should say Tita (a term of endearment to an elderly aunt by affinity or by blood) Lolit, was also an influence in my career as an entertainment journalist for both print and broadcast media. She started her movie …

Actress Gretchen Barretto is on the hot seat when she was implicated in the disappearance of cockfighters hooked on e-sabong. Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Thursday that Gretchen and businessman Atong Ang are now considered suspects in the case and must be investigated. This developed after Julie “Dondon” Patindongan, alias “Totoy,” one of the accused in …

After 18 years as a singer, songwriter, actress and all-around performer, Nicole Laurel Asencio’s timeless artistry and unique identity in modern day jazz has stepped up to the world stage. Of course, Nicole is no stranger to performing for international audiences as she has participated in events and concerts in U.K., Barcelona, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Maldives, U.S.A, Shanghai, Tokyo to …

80s’ star Vida Verde still mourns the death of her gay sis John Jenally Mejia who recently died of breast cancer. “I miss him so much,” lamented Vida who was launched in the box-office hit “Nene.” “It’s good his wife Helen is still with us,” she said. Helen and John were together for 26 years. “I was only 14 when …

by Boy Villasanta The local entertainment industry is mourning again. After the death of Caring Seguerra, Ice Seguerra’s mom and John Jenally Clemente Mejia, sexy actress Vida Verde’s younger gay sister, the irrepressible talent manager and entertainment critic Lolit Solis followed suit. Lolit died of complications of diabetes due to kidney failure. According to showbiz writer Mell T. Navarro, Solis, …

by Boy Villasanta TUMAUINI, Isabela–The local entertainment industry is still mourning the passing of the younger gay sister of Vida Verde, one of the most active stars of the 80s if only in multimedia work. John Jenally Clemente Mejia, the younger LGBTQIA+ sister of Vida, Catherine Clemente Mejia recently passed away due to breast cancer. John was an official resident …

by Boy Villasanta Fashion guru and Impresario Nardie Presa Montoya’s “Fashion Forte XXIV” recently staged at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Avenue was a perfect venue for shopping the latest bridal fashion designs. Although there were only a few wedding gowns and suits and other matrimonial  garb pieces, the gig was enough display of sartorial art to choose and pattern bridal …

by Boy Villasanta For an artist, the personal is inspirational. Nothing more fulfilling and motivational than drawing out contents of music from real-life experiences. The mysteries of life. The vagaries of human relationships. This is the reason behind Ice Seguerra’s latest composition of lyrics and melody in the song “Shelter of the Broken” which was supposedly dropped in some digital music …

by Boy Villasanta It’s never too late. Love is lovelier the second around. After four and a half decades, actress Irene Celebre and singer Archie Perez de Tagle crossed path digitally. “Arte sent me an online message about his intention to reconnect with. I kept in thinking who must be this Archie who called me. This suddenly, it dawned on …

Don’t ever think that Jessica Pica–the actress who defeated Hilda Koronel at the “Miss Nite Owl Dance Party” aired in the late 60s and early 70s over Channel 11—has resigned from show business. She hasn’t. As a matter of fact, Jessica is as active as anyone in the biz. The last time she made a public appearance was when she …