Limelight

A senior Nursing student at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod has competed at the Sine Negrense: The Negros Island Film Festival for three consecutive years. Chelsea Tasic’s streak began in 2023 with “Dalit sa Sala,” a social commentary produced by Dulaab Productions. Despite the ambitious nature of the project—which involved a complex two-day shoot on a moving bus—the film …

(First of 2 parts) by Audie See Dingdong Dantes, one of GMA Network’s celebrated stars, continues to captivate audiences as the charismatic host of the Philippine edition of Family Feud. Known for his genuine charm and quick wit, Dantes brings fresh energy to the beloved game show. Beyond the spotlight, he is admired as a devoted husband to Marian Rivera …

Now it can be told. Couple Robert Chien and Lea Salonga have separated as husband and wife. It was Lea who spilled the beans in an interview. “We have been separated for a while,” said Lea. “But he’s happy, I am happy that he is happy,” she added. Unfortunately, the Broadway star didn’t mention the cause of their split. She …

by Boy Villasanta It’s a different ball game this time. The love affairs are detached, far, far away—for now—from the public performances. Still, the tension is palpable and more pronounced. For the moment, though, it is the pursuit of greater glory in professionalism and advanced career moves. ​Interestingly, the race is now thrusted on two equally beautiful and talented actresses, …

The local Tin Pan Alley is very competitive yet exciting. ​It is ferocious yet inviting. It is overcrowded yet accommodating. ​It is indifferent from the inside yet stimulating. ​It is concentrated and diversified yet imitating if not limiting. It is somewhat barren yet pulsating. However, cliche, “many are called but only few are chosen,” still holds water. ​It’s not only …

It was controversial Fil-Briton filmmaker Jowee Morel (“Moma,” “EC2Luv,” “Mona Singapore Escort,” “When a Gay Man Loves,” “Latak,” “HerStory,” “Strictly Confidential,” “Leona Calderon,” “The Making of Quezon City,” etc.) who thought of bringing back the real name of Armida Zuniga from Armie Zuniga to Armida Zuniga as screen name in the local entertainment industry. ​”Wow! That sounds good. Parang katunog …

Marious Alston who? Marious Alston, the actor and singer who has been around since the early 2010 when he was in the youth-oriented ABS-CBN show, “Luv U” with Kiray Celis. Miles Ocampo, Nash Aguas, among others with Edgar Mortiz at the helm. But offers came in trickles although his spirit wasn’t dampened. It was part of the struggle, he thought. …

A monologue if performed for more than an hour is no joke. Or more to it, to internalize and to interpret an exposition, a character, a setting, a motivation, a conflict, a theme, a denouement, a resolution etc. in a solo act, a simultaneous, multiple-character delineation in one, in one straight performance, is no peanut. But film and television actor …

Now it can be told. It wasn’t only because it’d be a Brillante Ma. Mendoza film but it was also a chance of a lifetime to breathe life to colorful and challenging roles. What if the characters were lesbians which demand commitment and dedication of arresting performances to delineate and deliver truth and honesty in the most passionate and emphatic …

The extended cinema screening of the eight official entries in the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is good news. From the January 7 last day of the event to the January 14, 2026 extension is a welcome treat. ​Even if it has unmasked the truest face of Philippine cinema, it shows honesty on the part of the Metro Manila …