Entertainment

Hollywood actors Ron Yuan, Mark Dacascos and Leonard Wu are set to join the Mongolian cast of the dramatic theatrical production, The Mongol Khan, as the production introduces English language performances to make theatre more accessible and inclusive. With the addition of these performances, audiences will not be limited by language, as both the English and Mongolian shows will feature …

The local unit of Singapore-based Gushcloud International, a global creator and IP management and licensing company powered by AI, revealed that it has evolved into a  global creator and IP management company, from just being a talent agency since it started operations in 2016.  Not only does it scout talents and link them to brands, it also grows them from …

Two-time Paris Olympics gold medalist Carlos Yulo has been the center of controversy and a conversation piece from among pundits and observers about his pronouncements against his own mother, Angelica Poquiz Yulo. Carlos lambasted his mom for her unauthorized withdrawal from his bank account. Even if the mother has already apologized to him in public, the Olympian continues to say …

By Audie See At 62, Concert King Martin Nievera can pull off a concert for two or three hours without his voice changing for the worse, such as his voice going hoarse and his body manifesting fatigue. Martin did very well in “The King 4Ever” at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night (Sept. 27). He himself describes the event as …

The new group is called Tribu, loosely translated as tribe, a kinfolk, a community, a people. In the local music industry, though, Tribu is a chip off the old block. Publicist Toots Tolentino informed that Tribu as a singing quintet traces its roots to the Aliw Award-winning cultural group “Tribung Pinoy” from the 1980s, led by the late Danny Dolor, …

Face of the Week In Cabatuan, Iloilo, we met a young man, MJ Pueyo, whom we found out sings well and really wants to be a pop singer. MJ has the looks, the height (5’ 9”), the body, and the personality of a showbiz idol. At 20, he looks like he is just in his late teens. Super handsomely boyish, …

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has rated (6) films set to hit the big screen, showcasing a blend of local and international cinematic creations. “Maple Leaf Dreams,” a local drama dealing with love and ambition, and starring Kira Balinger and LA Santos, earned a PG rating from MTRCB Board Members (BMs) Katrina Angela Ebarle, Racquel Maria …

GMA Public Affairs’ multi-awarded bi-monthly documentary program The Atom Araullo Specials earns another big win for the Network with “The Atom Araullo Specials: Hingang Malalim” bringing home the Silver Dolphin Trophy at the Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards in France. First aired in 2023, “The Atom Araullo Specials: Hingang Malalim” delved into the lives of the hardworking pearl divers …

Had a fun time reuniting with former Manila Bulletin colleague and close friend, Shirley Matias-Pizarro, who invited me to speak at an English Competency Seminar held at The Bunker, the provincial capitol in Balanga City, Bataan September 17.  The Bunker is quite a sight to behold for a government structure. It is a modern, seven-story edifice surrounded by glass walls, …

The MiraNila Heritage House & Library proudly presents “Strings of Gold: The Manila Symphony Orchestra Returns Triumphant from Europe” on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at The Gallery MiraNila. In July, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) received the gold prize in addition to the Grand Prix in the 13th Bratislava International Youth Music in Slovakia. It was the first time they participated in the festival. Only two companies …