Be Our Guest Theatricals or BOGT Philippines is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed production, “13th of September,” has received its third invitation to an international theater festival, marking a significant milestone for Filipino artistry on the global stage. After joining the festivals in Canada (2019) and Germany (2021, 2022), BOGT is set to make its highly anticipated debut …
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is set to recognize exceptional contributions to Filipino music at the NCCA SUDI National Music Awards at the historic Metropolitan Theater in September. Launched in 2020, the SUDI National Music Awards recognize outstanding musical achievements across genres and disciplines that have significantly shaped the Philippine music landscape. Sudi, an Ilokano adjective …
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by Boy Villasanta What sets apart a feature biopic from a documentary film? A lot. In a filmbio, the narrative is creatively woven wholly or loosely based on facts and figures. In a doc project, the veracity of the characters, situations, circumstances, actions, relationships, even motives etc. are truthful and verifiable. In other words, accuracy and precision are expected of …
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by Boy Villasanta A multigeneration of females in the Lopez clan will soon find its gender equality role anew when a member gives birth to a baby girl anytime. Actress Mara Lopez who is heavy with a child is excited to contribute to the expanding and freedom loving family of girls among the Lopezes. Mara’s mom, beauty queen and prizewinning …
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by Boy Villasanta Veteran and well-loved stage and television director Fritz Ynfante died Monday and the local entertainment industry is paying him a homage not only as a professional artist but as a lovable person as well. Fritz was known for directing “Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis,” “Penthouse Live,” among other toprating TV shows. Here are some of the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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” …
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