Limelight

At the rate things are going, don’t be surprised if sweethearts Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are altar-bound. Even if they haven’t confirmed or denied their relationship, it’s obvious that they are officially on. What are their conspicuous holding hands in public for? Their sweet togetherness at the Puregold OPM Con 2025 and the recent Ninoy Aquino International Airport …

by Boy Villasanta Despite her modern environment, actress Mara Lopez has shown proudly her virtues as a Filipina. Mara wedded American businessman Chandler Booth in November last year and at the moment, she is only on her heavy period of pregnancy. Mara just had a baby shower recently which was attended by her mom, beauty queen and actress Maria Isabel …

Never mind that I was an Observer instead of Participant during the two-day workshop on Film Editing under the auspices of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) FEST Film Lab at the Seda Hotel in Paranaque City recently. The most important thing was I had the first-hand experiences of mentorship by French-Mexican editor Alex Rodriguez, the editor of …

On the other hand, whether through media or cultural narratives, Filipinos often view politicians—celebrity or not—as saviors who will single-handedly transform the nation. Each candidate becomes a symbol for change, and we place immense hope in them, only to end up disillusioned. Of course, we also must understand how the desperate and less educated vote. It is not easy to …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its groundbreaking program CCP National Theatre Live, traverses the complex human mind in classics “Hamlet” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” this July. Shot live from the National Theatres in London, “Hamlet”returns to the Philippine shore this July 29, 6:00 p.m.,at Glorietta 4 Cinema 4 in Makati City, while “A Streetcar Named Desire” …

by Boy Villasanta Professional rivalry between and among siblings or mere cousins in the biz is real. But not for singer Gloria Papin, the elder sister of Asia’s Sentimental Songstres Imelda Papin. Not just as yet. “So far, there’s no competition between me and my sister,” humbly admitted Gloria in sn exclusive interview at general assembly ov the Citizen’s Information …

by Boy Villasanta One of the ways to be casted in any film, television, theater and multimedia project is through auditions. Once a talent passes a tryout, he or she lands a role in a project. Auditions are no simple processes, though. Therefore, what are the factors involved in effective auditioning to merit a part in an audio-visual work? These …

by Boy Villasanta No less than the editor of the film projects of big Hollywood stars and a director has been tapped by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to speak on effective and cutting edge editing to select participants among established, young and emerging Filipino editors. Alex Rodriguez, perennial editor of director Alfonso Cuaron and editor of …

by Boy Villasanta Social media are abuzz with photos and videos purportedly showing Kathryn Bernardo at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently wearing a heavy face mask while pulling her suitcase in. Not far away from her, reportedly on the same day at the same time, was Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala wearing face mask as well. According to …

by Brillante Ma. Mendoza In the most recent elections, many actors and celebrities ran for public office. Some won, many lost. Even before the election period, there had been widespread criticism and disparagement from citizens who questioned the competence of celebrities in politics, arguing that governance is not their expertise. Valid criticism or not, politics is a game of perception …