Entertainment

Classical pianist Nick Nangit to tackle history in repeat show

Music artist Nick Nangit will reprise his “Timeless” piano concert “Timeless 2” on June 29, 2024 at the Bulwagang Gat Antonio J. Villegas of the Manila City Hall. Here’s our exclusive interview with Nick: Boy Villasanta (BV): How would you differentiate your “Timeless 1” with “Timeless 2”? Nick Nangit (NN): “While the first ‘Timeless’ was a happy blend of heavy …

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UST Artlets ’75 collabs with Miriam College arts and design prof on Filipino innovative spirit

How innovative Filipinos are especially in trying times and in the most convenient atmosphere of freedom and broadmindedness? Limitless flow of ideas in any situation is how we measure our creativity and innovativeness to bring out the best in each of us. How about established institutions?  How do they gauge and evaluate the Filipino innovation spirit through policies in various …

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‘Pares’

Curiosity brought us to a trending eatery near the GSIS office in Pasay City last Saturday evening.  Us meant me, my two grown-up sons, JB and Jerson, and my very good friend, Peter Anthony Espeleta setting out to discover the fuss surrounding the latest food craze in town. We just came from the nearby Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Vito Cruz, …

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Efren Reyes, Jr. searches for actor-singer to essay April Boy Regino in biopic

By Boy Villasanta Veteran of one movie director Efren Reyes, Jr. is in the thick of things looking for the right actor-singer to portray the colorful and intriguing life of the late pop icon April Boy Regino. According to Efren, WaterPlus Productions, the company to produce “Idol (The April Boy Regino Story),” is currently holding submissions of demo reels of …

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Nick Joaquin Literary Awards: A gathering of giants in the arts

By Boy Villasanta It is the fourth year of the Graphic Salute Awards organized by the Philippine Graphic and Philippine Graphuc Reader. The Graphic Salute Awards is a component of the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA), a jewel event that recognizes the brilliance and relevance of Filipino writers. As such, whoever wins in the various categories of NJLA are given …

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Angeline Quinto weds Nonrev Daquina in historic Quiapo Church

By Boy Villasanta Centuries-old Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo District in Manila was the backdrop of the distinct wedding of singer Angeline Quinto and boyfriend Nonrev Daquina. Not many celebrities tie the knot in the miraculous church and Angeline and Nonrev made the difference. Quinto walked the huge aisle of Quiapo Church in her exquisite gown. Among the …

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Action star Efren Reyes, Jr. immortalizes late pop icon April Boy Regino in film

By Boy Villasanta  How an action star and a screen villain in Efren Reyes, Jr. makes the life of the late rock star April Boy Regino an eternal piece of biopic? How can an award-winning actor in Efren Reyes, Jr. preserve and repose the music of April Boy as an artist of the masses? Simply put, by directing them. After …

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Greg Homan gets married to Angelica Panganiban for the second time

By Boy Villasanta As if to defy conventions and to secure their love for each other, Filipina actress Angelica Panganiban and Fil-Aussie businessman Gregg Homan tied the knot for the second time. Last December 31, 2023 Angelica and Gregg got married in the United Stated of America. On April 29, 2024, the controversial couple exchanged “I dos” in a beach …

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Yee leads Likha Collab: An All-Filipino Natural Marketplace launch

Pioneering a new era of conscious consumerism, Pinky T. Yee, the visionary behind Pure Essentials Specialist Corp (PESC), introduced Likha Collab to the public sphere on Monday in celebration of Earth Day. This breakthrough e-commerce marketplace is designed to collaborate with Filipino micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME’s) in showcasing their products to a wider audience. Partnered with Pulse63, a …

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Jose Javier Reyes is now FDCP Chair

By Boy Villasanta Filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes was appointed Monday, April 8, 2024 by the Office of the President as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Reyes, better known as Joey Reyes in the film circle, replaced actor Tirso Cruz III whp resigned last month due to personal reasons,. …

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