Limelight

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 …

In the advent of indie spirit, documentary filmmaking is on the rise. Before, docus were non-fictional audio-visual exercises only seen on TV and special screenings in schools for history or social science classes; today, doc projects of diverse topics and issues are also sources of entertainment and information considered as major film productions as well, although exclusively screened in selected …

There is unity in gaiety of the macho and pretty boy variety. This is the premise not necessarily only of the narrative but more of the characters interplay. It goes without saying that in the company of teenage masseurs spread out in the gross district of the city, there dwells an innate and genuine friendship among them exclusive circle until …

Actor Ihman Basa Esturco has something to be proud of these days. Her niece Jobelle Junko Nunez, a Filipino based in New Zealand is taking the whole Down Under by storm when she formed Euphoria Dance Studio (with ninety percent Filipino membership) in NZ, competed and won in various dance competitions like 1st Place at Hip Hop Unite New Zealand, …

by Boy Villasanta Out of twenty-three (23) submissions, only four were officially selected as the first batch of entries to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). It was indeed a competitive race to reach the first top slots of the annual festival which kicks off Christmas day. December 25, 2025 and usually ends on the first week of the …

ABS-CBN has always been my home network even if I am not part of it anymore. In my heart, I will forever be a Kapamilya. It is where my full blast broadcast career blossomed and came to fruition. Even if I left a rosy, famous and wealthy life I don’t give a damn as I know it’s not the end …