Limelight

The long suffering of actress-politician Maita Sanchez, aka Girlie Maita Javier-Ejercito

The medical condition of actress and politician Maita Sanchez (also known as Girlie Maita Javier-Ejercito, the former mayor and vice-mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna), might not be publicized before her death but she was privately taken cared by her husband, ER Ejercito who knew the best way to keep her sane and prolonged her life. “Pero gano’n talaga. ‘Yon ang gusto …

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Jerico Estregan’s fondest thoughts of his mom

Jerico Ejercito, also known in his screen name as Jerico Estregan is the third child of the late actress and former Pagsanjan, Laguna Maita Sanchez and the province’s ex-governor and actor ER Ejercito. As a son, he was very close to her mom. “I love you so much, Mom,” exclaimed Jerico in his social media spaces. “I am very close …

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Le’Louche Andrei Lerio: a Frenchy name with a K-pop look

I was invited to the press preview of the film “Spirit Trap” under the direction of Mark Arvin Agacaoili Bago at the Sikat Studio adjacent to Popular Book Store in Tomas Morato Avenue where I met a young, congenial showbiz wannabe. Le’Louche Andrei Lerio, a fourteen-year-old Junior High School student at the Academia Primera School in Imus City in Cavite …

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Dindo Arroyo swarmed by fans at Maita Sanchez’s wake in Pagsanjan

Pagsanjan, Laguna—His is a face that could launch a thousand, even million fans. Indeed, Dindo Arroyo commanded his throng of followers to swarm around him when he went to this town and paid his last respects to its former mayor, actress Maita Sanchez. It was a sight to behold when Dindo was mobbed by supporters in the middle of the …

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Celebs respond to socio-civic duties in time of disaster

While severe tropical storm Kristine, international name Trami, has left many regions in the country devastated, celebs from all persuasions pour their benevolent hearts out, reaching out to the hapless victims, another typhoon, this time, Leon, visited us and unleashed as well a flurry of gusty winds and rains, milder, though, in velocity and effects than the preceding cyclone. Still …

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Memorabilia lend authenticity to John Arcenas’ mimicry of late OPM icon

By Audie See The Filipino music scene is set for a heartwarming revival with “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story,” a biopic that captures the inspiring journey of one of the country’s most beloved music icons. Produced by Water Plus Productions and directed by the acclaimed Efren Reyes, Jr., this film celebrates the life of April Boy Regino, the man …

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“Idol The April Boy Regino Story”: Docudrama as tearjerker

Most people in the biz in a huddle and press briefs address Water Plus Productions’ “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” biopic or filmbio. It is a docudrama as well. It is eponymously, posthumously a fictional narrative based on real events loosely weaved together unfolds as the life and times of one of Original Pilipino Music (OPM)’s icons of mushy …

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The other Gillian without J

If there is Jillian Ward, there is Gillian Francesca, a Junior High student at the Tondo High School. The only difference is the start of their first names. Although they have different personalities, both Jillian and Gillian are beautiful faces. We must distinguish one from the other. Anyway, I first met Gillian when she guested in our defunct online show, …

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E.R. Ejercito mourns death of wife-actress-politician Maita Sanchez

By Boy Villasanta November 3, 2024 will remain of one of the saddest parts of former Laguna Province governor E.R. Ejercito’s life. It is day that his beloved wife, actress, erstwhile mayor and vice-mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna Maita Sanchez died of endometrial cancer at the St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMDC) in Quezon City at 12:01 AM. In his Facebook wall, …

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Kim Chiu et al donate cash prize from “Magpasikat 2024” contest to victims of typhoon Kristine

By Boy Villasanta Winning in a contest has other purposes aside from tenacity and survival. Actress Kim Chiu has shown and defined the dimension of victory after she and her team won the grand championship of the “Magpasikat 2024” game on television. After winning the grand championship, Kim, together with teammates Ogie Alcasid, Lassy and MC, managed to channel their …

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