Limelight

by Boy Villasanta What do you expect when Asias’ Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo joins the ranks of pop icons James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 Queens, The Juans, Rob Deniel, Janine Tenoso, Paul Pablo, Ace Banzuelo, Over October, Loki, Alamat and Kara? Earthshaking performances, no less.   Billed as “Enigma City Music Festival,” it will happen …

The death of Gloria Romero, Queen of Philippine Movies is an end to an era. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was the symbol of classic beauty in her time—pretty face, elusive, typical mestiza actress molded in Hollywood tradition of a star, magnetic personality, enigmatic character, among other features of a timeless screen muse. She was synonymous to …

Young fashion designer Erick Valena hits the nail right on its head. When the thrust of the national government and the private sectors is to bring arts and culture closer to the grassroots, Erick finally bids adieu to the big city’s complex behavior and its businesses’ cutthroat competition to try and settle in the rural setting bringing with him his …

For Imelda Papin, singing has been a career, and now, a therapy. Who wouldn’t wonder that for a grandma like her, music is an eternal passion and a panacea to all worries in her life, shrugging and smiling them off. In her latest gig, “Imelda Papin Birthday Special” held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at the Resorts World Manila, …

This early, to make it big in show business is the primary goal of John Carl S. Garcia who was born on August 19, 2010. It’s a blessing that his director and acting coach Mark Arvin Agcaoili Bago is at his beck and call. John Carl digs reading and modelling as hobbies. (Boy Villasanta)

By Boy Villasanta Philippine cinema has lost another gem of an actress. Gloria Romero, dubbed as Queen of Philippine Movies, died yesterday, January 25, 2025. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was a well-loved luminary in Philippine movies. According to showbiz fixture Marie Cusi, Romero passed on the Feast of Saint Paul. Gloria was survived by her only …

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has finally spoken and issued its official statement, primarily, on the box-office results of the recently concluded 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through its publicity division. The MMDA is the organizing force of the annual fiesta of Philippine films since the mid-70s, which was initially shown in mid-year, say June, but eventually moved …

By Boy Villasanta It’s clever of actress and producer Rebecca Chuaunsu to have thought, achieved and implemented the showing of the prizewinning “Her Locket” in cinemas nationwide to signal the coming of the Year of the Wooden Snake of the Chinese New Year this week. On January 29, 2025, the most awaited Lunar year of the Chinese will still witness …

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, JFF is back with a fresh lineup of amazing Japanese movies. Presented by the Japan Foundation, Manila, JFF was launched in 1997 and has grown to become one of the most anticipated film festivals in …

Patience and enormous talents have paid off in Beauty Gonzalez’s acting career. After considerable years in the biz, Beauty’s thespic skills are being recognized here and abroad. Gonzalez recently bagged the Best Actress trophy at the recently concluded Five Continents International Film Festival (FCIFF) for her arresting portrayal of a homecoming resident of a mystical town and how her sudden …