Entertainment

BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Fernando “Nanding” Mendez is a creative professional with decades of experience in advertising and art direction. But to the Filipino-American community across the U.S. East Coast, he is so much more: a cultural pioneer, the thread that weaves communities together, and the driving force behind Fiesta in America, the largest indoor Philippine expo this side of …

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 …

The death of the irrepressible talent manager and showbiz columnist Lolit Solis has been bringing memories of all sorts. Lolit, or I should say Tita (a term of endearment to an elderly aunt by affinity or by blood) Lolit, was also an influence in my career as an entertainment journalist for both print and broadcast media. She started her movie …

Actress Gretchen Barretto is on the hot seat when she was implicated in the disappearance of cockfighters hooked on e-sabong. Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Thursday that Gretchen and businessman Atong Ang are now considered suspects in the case and must be investigated. This developed after Julie “Dondon” Patindongan, alias “Totoy,” one of the accused in …

After 18 years as a singer, songwriter, actress and all-around performer, Nicole Laurel Asencio’s timeless artistry and unique identity in modern day jazz has stepped up to the world stage. Of course, Nicole is no stranger to performing for international audiences as she has participated in events and concerts in U.K., Barcelona, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Maldives, U.S.A, Shanghai, Tokyo to …

80s’ star Vida Verde still mourns the death of her gay sis John Jenally Mejia who recently died of breast cancer. “I miss him so much,” lamented Vida who was launched in the box-office hit “Nene.” “It’s good his wife Helen is still with us,” she said. Helen and John were together for 26 years. “I was only 14 when …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Today, I grieve for another friend, who just passed July 2. Highly misunderstood by the public for her frankness, might and feisty attitude, Lolita Solis was a force of nature, a super typhoon, like a weather disturbance (of the peace). She provided controversy, color and splendor to the entertainment industry where she reigned as gossip queen her …

by Boy Villasanta The local entertainment industry is mourning again. After the death of Caring Seguerra, Ice Seguerra’s mom and John Jenally Clemente Mejia, sexy actress Vida Verde’s younger gay sister, the irrepressible talent manager and entertainment critic Lolit Solis followed suit. Lolit died of complications of diabetes due to kidney failure. According to showbiz writer Mell T. Navarro, Solis, …

by Boy Villasanta TUMAUINI, Isabela–The local entertainment industry is still mourning the passing of the younger gay sister of Vida Verde, one of the most active stars of the 80s if only in multimedia work. John Jenally Clemente Mejia, the younger LGBTQIA+ sister of Vida, Catherine Clemente Mejia recently passed away due to breast cancer. John was an official resident …

by Boy Villasanta Fashion guru and Impresario Nardie Presa Montoya’s “Fashion Forte XXIV” recently staged at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Avenue was a perfect venue for shopping the latest bridal fashion designs. Although there were only a few wedding gowns and suits and other matrimonial  garb pieces, the gig was enough display of sartorial art to choose and pattern bridal …