Limelight

by Boy Villasanta What is the relationship of science and medicine to show business? They are conduits for the betterment of humankind. Take it from registered nurse Ramon Capanzana who dabbles as a concert producer in the US. ‘I am a nurse but I also dig show business not only by producing concerts in the US but also engaging in …

by Boy Villasanta Despite the postponement of the 2025 Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California last February because of the raging wildfires that destroyed properties in LA, the 2nd MIFF which was moved to the first week of March went on with many Filipino stars in attendance. The 2025 MIFF kicked off March 4, 2026 with a Tribute Gala …

In the wake of the first public appearance of the so-called Queen of All Media Kris Aquino after three long years of absence from the physical scene as she is more active in virtual media, here’s a two-cent worth of thought about the scenario. What is show business is political. Or more to it, what is political is personal and …

Before the final visit of the stork anytime, couple Mikael Daez and Megan Young managed to go nature tripping and immersing in the cool spring waters of Batangas recently. Mikael and Megan went to San Benito Farm in Lipa City to commune with nature like they owned the world. Young, heavy on pregnancy, floated on backstroke in the pool with …

Laureate pianist Rowena Arrieta makes a triumphant return to her homeland with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) for the highly anticipated sixth installment of its 40th concert season. Dubbed “Homecoming,” PPO Concert VI shares the warmth of home through musical brilliance on March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. As part of the concert, Rowena will be playing Franz …

by Boy Villasanta At the Golden Jubilee celebration of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Atts and Letters class ’75, alumnus Eleanor Castillo Santos asked us about the cause of the breakup between Catriona Gray and Sam Milby. I told her there was no third party involved in the split which was already explained by Sam. “May naririnig …

by Boy Villasanta For the first time after three long years of absence from the entertainment scene and society, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has finally reappeared in public Tuesday night in a crowded place yet amid her immunity situation. Kris came down from a white car, hand guided by a confrere. She was followed by son Bimby in …

I am still feeling sad after knowing that Sam Milby and Catriona Gray have parted ways. It was officially confirmed by Sam himself during the press conference of the TV series “Saving Grace.” One member of the entertainment press asked Milby if he and Catriona are still together. The actor casually answered, “No.” That’s the final blow. I was quite …

I heard it first from actor Gary Estrada that someone told him he was being considered to play Manuel Luis Quezon, the First President of Philippine Commonwealth government during the American period. “Pero hanggang hindi pa gumigiling ang kamera ay hindi ako naniniwala (But until the camera rolls I don’t believe it’s mine),” quipped Gary. Quezon’s character fits Estrada to …

A literary caravan billed “PANITIKaravan” is coming your way starting February 24, 2025 to kick off at the Araullo High School in Manila from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. The touring group, led by the NCLA of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), will make the rounds in Metro Manila and the provinces to present the …