In the media conference for their upcoming movie, actresses Glaiza De Castro and Jasmine Curtis-Smith shared their thoughts on Midnight in A Perfect World.

Glaiza said that she initially skimmed the Martial-Law reference in the story when she got the script. Glaiza then recalled one of her lines in the theatrical trailers of the film.

“Nung binasa ko yung script, di ko naman sya nakitang, parang yung pinaka element n’ya agad ay martial law. Siguro very ano lang, parang passive kasi dahil binanggit ko yung, binanggit ko sa line yun, na beta version s’ya ng martial law,” said Glaiza.

Then, Glaiza said that she recalled the stories she heard from the Martial Law period when they started filming.

“Until nung ginawa nanamin yung pelikula, syempre di ko naman na-experience yung martial law, kakapanganak pa lang nun sa akin. Pero while, we were doing it kung ano yung mga narinig ko before, stories about it, ayun yung parang na-experience ko sa pelikula,” said Glaiza.

As for Jasmine, she said that the scenes in the movie challenged her physically. She noted that scenes involved a lot of running.

“I’ll say it was more physically challenging. Ang dami naming takbo eh,” said Jasmine.

Additionally, Jasmine also considers the film a good exercise for her acting, but overall she had fun making Midnight in A Perfect World.

“It was a good, parang exercise for all of us. But it was also the physical movement and the awareness of everyone’s blocking, not just ours. That was fun. That was really fun,” said Jasmine.

Jasmine and Glaiza, alongside Anthony Falcon and Dino Pastrano, star in the horror film, Midnight in A Perfect World. Set in a utopian world wherein people mysteriously disappear during random blackouts at midnight, four friends must find a safe house to survive the night.

The cast also includes Bing Pimentel, Soliman Cruz, Dolly de Leon, Charles Aaron Salazar, and Brian Sy. Director Dodo Dayao, the brain behind Cinema One’s Violator, wrote and directed the film. It had a limited screening back in 2020 at QCinema International Film Festival, but ended up as the festival’s highest-grossing film.

The film, produced by Globe Studios and Epicmedia Productions, streams on UPSTREAM.ph starting January 29, 2021, and will be available for a month.

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The numbers are in: SZA’s “Good Days” is officially her biggest hit to date in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world. In the country alone, the soulful single remains unstoppable with its No. 2 peak at Spotify Philippines Viral 50 and a top 15 placement at Spotify Philippines Top 50.

Over at mainstream radio, the critically acclaimed R&B songstress is performing well on several top 40 stations. This week, “Good Days” ranks No. 5 on 99.5 PlayFM, a major pop station; No. 7 on Wave 89.1 FM, a rhythmic and urban-leaning station; and has gained prominent spots on Magic 89.9 (No. 23), and more.

“Good Days,” the second track following 2020’s “Hit Different,” is one of her two new headline releases since 2017’s groundbreaking multi-platinum debut, CTRL—an album that garnered significant critical attention for “laying bare the kind of vulnerability most often whispered in private” and for its “believable insights into one woman’s quest for erotic self-determination.”

Written and produced by SZA, Jacob Collier, Carlos Muñoz, Carter Lang, and Christopher Ruelas and mixed by Shawn Everett, the laid-back tune was released as a surprise drop on Christmas eve last year. More than a week after its debut, the buzzy empowerment anthem skyrocketed at No. 1 on US Spotify Streaming Chart, and has since peaked within the top 10 of other major music markets including the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Belgium, and New Zealand.

To date, the track has racked up more than 75 million streams on Spotify and more than 20 million cumulative hits on YouTube in just a month.

Aside from its commercial triumph, “Good Days” also made an indelible impression among music critics. Hip-hop magazine, The Source praised the new song for “mastering bliss and serenity all at once.” The publication adds, “In particular, the rawness of her vocals creates an ethereal energy that dives deeper into SZA`s unmatched creativity as a songwriter.” British music bible, NME called her comeback single “worth the wait,” citing how her voice has grown more sophisticated and carefree through the years.

SZA’s “Good Days” is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide via Top Dawg, RCA, and Sony Music.

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The series, a worldwide phenomenon, led by Omar Sy, which has been Number 1 in Netflix’s Top 10 across more than ten countries, will return in Summer 2021. The 5 new episodes are directed by Ludovic Bernard (The Climb) and Hugo Gélin (Love at second sight).

Casting: Omar Sy, Hervé Pierre, Nicole Garcia, Clotilde Hesme, Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Shirine Boutella, Soufiane Guerrab.

Created by George Kay in collaboration with François Uzan.

Directed by Ludovic Bernard (episodes 6 &7), Hugo Gélin (episodes 8, 9 & 10)

Produced by Gaumont Télévision (Isabelle Degeorges, Nathan Franck)

The second part will be composed of 5 episodes

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People often talk about pursuing their passions, but how does this really work? We asked these six individuals from different walks of life to share what fuels their souls, and how they ultimately pulled it off. Here iswhat they shared:

1. ALISON BLACK

Alison Black, a ballerina dancer for more than 10 yearstraining under the biggest names in the local ballet scenes such as Lisa Macuja and Osias Barroso of Ballet Manila, started@bedroomballetand rekindled her passion for dance through one-on-one ballet coaching sessions done via video call.Through Bedroom Ballet, Alison shares her knowledge and training experiences and hopes she inspires at least one student of hers.

Alison is a firm believer of how great teachers and the right equipment can influence a dancer. With the help of Lazada, dancing from home made it such a breeze as she conveniently purchases everything she needs for her ballet sessions in just a single click on the app.

 

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2. BALOT DE JESUS

It was in 2016 when Balot De Jesus fell in love with essentials oils. What initially started as a hobby turned into a passion that led her to pursue an education to become a certified professional aromatherapist. Today, she is one of the few certified professional aromatherapist registered under the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) in the United States. With the knowledge she has gained, Balot has jump-started coaching classes, where she teacheshow to properly blend and safely use essential oils with supplies and ingredients easily purchased on Lazada.

 

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3. FILBERT TAN

Filb began his Animal Flow practice, a structured series of ground-based movements for building mobility, strength, and developing motor control, back in 2016.Making him the first Certified Level 2 AnimalFlow Instructor in the Philippines. Today, aside from being an Animal Flow Instructor, Filb is a personal trainer, manual therapist, and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Being a huge advocate of bodyweight conditioning and training, Filb believes that special training equipment is not exactly a requirement. In fact, simple and practical equipment is sufficient enough to help you develop a strong foundation.If you’re on the hunt for training tools or apparel, this fitness coach got his training essentials on Lazada, so head on to the app now!

 

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4. GAKI AZURIN

This kick-ass personal fitness trainer, musician, and moto-vlogger is living proof that you can do anything and everything you put your heart, mind, and soul into—Gaki does what she loves doing, and definitely goes where her passion takes her.

Unafraid to follow her heart, Gakistarted her YouTube channel GakiMoto which now has over 60,000 subscribers. As one of the few Filipinas who vlog about motorcycles, she also shares that she purchased everything she needs for shooting her #gakimoto vlogs on the Lazada app. From finding camera mounts, vlogging gear and her favorite accessory; a brand-newRadiator Guard for Schüblig. Yes, you heard that right, motorcycle parts? #NasaLazadaYan!

 

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5. MARK ZAMBRANO

Aside from being a news anchor and host for GMA News and Public Affairs, Mark’s extensive background in sports broadcasting and commentary has also enabled him to expand his featured topics ranging from basketball, boxing, and more.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the broadcast journalist and commentator turned his home into a mini studio as he set-up an area for shooting and producing his videos. Mark shares that the Lazada platform helped him complete all his work-from-home essentials as he was able to find his monitor and HD headphones on the app.

 

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6. ZEAL ROCSKI

Aside from the delicious food, drinks, and places to check out while in La Union, you can also have your haircut done in the said area! If you’ve ever been to “LU”, you probably have heard of Zeal the barberista.

Zeal, who is a resident barista at El Union Coffee, also runs a mobile barbershop at La Union. People often drop by to get their hair done by thistalented barberistawho skillfully delivers quality trims, cuts, and good shaves. He says Lazada is the platform of his choice, to equip himself with the best tools without having to go through the hassle of traveling out of La Union.

 

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PHILIPPINES – January 2021 – Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) has established its new Open Innovation Center research laboratory at the AiCT ICT offices in Aizuwakamatsu in Japan at which the company will work with partners to help find solutions to societal issues. Epson has also started participating in the Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) meeting through which it has begun collaborating with the University of Aizu.

Using the internet, cloud, and other digital networks, Epson aims to seamlessly integrate products such as printers, scanners, and projectors together with services to offer solutions that help solve issues faced by society. Against a background of changing societal requirements due to the pandemic, the company is in particular looking to create new value in more enriched experiences in lifestyles, learning, working and the home.

Against this background, the city of Aizuwakamatsu has launched its Smart City Aizuwakamatsu program at which it aims to harness ICT to foster the growth of a sustainable and revitalized city that supports fulfilled and comfortable lifestyles.

Epson established its new research laboratory after noticing significant synergies with the city’s efforts to forge a partnership among the municipality, residents, and university to promote a digital transformation. Going forward, the company will proactively participate in initiatives such as Smart City Aizuwakamatsu and the AOI meeting as it seeks to generate new value for society.

The pursuit of open innovation is an important aspect of the company’s Epson 25 business plan. Epson’s efforts to boost collaborations with partners aimed at finding solutions to societal issues began in May 2020 at WeWork Shibuya Scramble Square in Shibuya, Tokyo, a site at which many startups and other businesses have operations. Going forward, the company aims to further strengthen an environment in which it can combine the technology, ideas, and expertise generated from a diverse range of markets and corporate cultures to solve issues in society.

* Smart City AiCT is a site for ICT-related organizations created based on concepts such as realizing smart cities, open innovation and regional collaboration.

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House Committee on Legislative Franchises Chairman Franz Alvarez said it will be best for another ABS-CBN franchise application to be discussed in the next congress.

In a statement Thursday, January 28, Alvarez said he believed the House leadership has already made a consensus to take up the ABS-CBN franchise bill in 2022.

“Based on my understanding from the House leadership, the ABS-CBN franchise issue is best left to the next Congress,” he said.

At the start of this year, several lawmakers have made fresh moves to revive discussions on the ABS-CBN franchise as Senate President Tito Sotto, Lipa Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto, and Camarines Sur Rep. Gabriel Bordado files their respective franchise bills.

Meanwhile, Alvarez’s statement also came after Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Mike Defensor who is one of the main oppositors during the recent ABS-CBN franchise hearing asked for a plenary vote on the aborted bill seeking to give ABS-CBN interim franchise.

Defensor however failed to note that the interim bill has been moot and academic since it only seeks to grant the Kapamilya network provisional franchise until October 2020 which in effect has already lapsed.

ABS-CBN has been shut down since May 5, 2020, following the expiration of its franchise and the cease and desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission. Its franchise application meanwhile was subsequently denied by 70 Cayetano-led Congressmen on July 10 even though several government agencies have cleared ABS-CBN of any gross constitutional violation as alleged by those opposed to the franchise.

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January 2021 – Singapore – Today, Chicago indie punk artist, Sincere Engineer, have shared their new single and music video for “Tourniquet”.

The song captures the eternal struggle of piercing the line of apathy and motivation with the soaring moment where melancholy bursts into hopeful optimism. Fans can check out the new single and music video here: smarturl.it/tourniquetvideo

On the music video, which features animation by Nolan J. Downs, a high school friend of singer Deanna Belos, Deanna shares, “Nolan and I went to high school together! I’ve been following him for a bit and always wanted to work with him on an animation video one day. So it felt right to do it now, since getting together physically to make music videos isn’t ideal right now anyway.” The DIY video also perfectly captured the tone of the song by using surreal elements to tell a story that isn’t always able to be told in words.

“Tourniquet” is the follow-up to last year’s debut Hopeless single, “Trust Me” – a guttural anthem about self-sabotage. Landing on The Alternative’s Most Anticipated Albums in 2021, Sincere Engineer continues to be lauded and have cemented their place as one of punk’s most ambitious and honest bands.

Stream “Tourniquet” here: smarturl.it/tourniquet

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This Saturday (January 30), witness a different side of Kapuso actor Richard Yap as he tries his hand at comedy in the all-new episode of the award-winning sitcom ‘Pepito Manaloto.’

Richard has previously revealed that he is eager to work with multi-talented comedian Michael V. during his transfer to GMA Network last December 2020.

In an interview with 24 Oras, Richard shares that he and Michael V. have actually known each other prior to his guesting on Pepito Manaloto. For this very reason, Richard adds that he is beyond delighted to have been invited to grace the well-loved Kapuso sitcom albeit not being in the same scene with Michael V.

“Sa taping ng Pepito Manaloto, hindi kami magka-eksena. Sayang na hindi kami nagkita but hopefully, I will be able to guest in his other shows and magsama na kami sa isang scene,” he said.

Richard also admits that, contrary to his usual stoic roles, he is a joker himself off-camera, “What people don’t know about me ay medyo ‘kenkoy’ naman ako in real life, hindi ako ganoon kaseryoso. For me, it was really fun doing comedy. Sometimes it’s also hard to be doing drama all the time.”

The episode features Richard as Mr. Zacarias, a hotel manager who seems to be having trouble keeping his hands to himself. Deedee (Jessa Zaragoza), who has a new gig at the hotel, is bothered by this and gets Berta (Jen Rosendahl) as her bodyguard. Will Deedee’s plan help Mr. Zacarias off her case?

Get a high dosage of laughter with the all-new episode of “Pepito Manaloto, Kuwento, Kuwento” this Saturday (January 30), 7PM, on GMA-7.

Viewers abroad can also watch via GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

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January 2021 – Singapore – Late last year, a fresh-eyed L.A. transport from just outside of Boston, Rosie Darling entered the indie-pop scene with her debut single “Coping”. With her first artist statement, Rosie has amassed nearly 5 million streams across all platforms since the track’s release, charting on 14 different Spotify Viral 50 charts, landing Top 20 on the Global Viral Chart. Out today, Rosie shares her follow-up single, “Heavy”.

If “Coping” is what introduced Rosie’s uncanny lyricism, then “Heavy” is where it blossoms. In rapid-fire, she starts off the song with “I don’t know how to put things on ice, I’ve got a headache, I talk in my sleep, and say what I mean but I can’t seem to say it when anyone’s listening.” The high energy, almost slam poetry singing mirrors the chaotic nature of a past relationship. Rosie says, “I picture thoughts going in all different directions. I wanted that because that plays into a visual of anxiety.” But as the chorus nears, a more somber tone appears, with the lyrics, “if it’s heavy for you then it’s heavier for me.” Even as punchier percussion highlights Rosie’s words, there is a softness that floats above everything else.

Intense emotional growth is often the best fuel for a musician’s creative fire, and Rosie has certainly turned pain into beauty. Like many artists, Rosie grew up in a creative and bustling household. Around the age of twelve, her dad taught her a few chords on the guitar, and those lessons, coupled with the rise of mega singer-songwriters like Taylor Swift, propelled Rosie into her own storytelling. At fourteen, she got into the studio and found that the recording process came naturally to her. In her words, the studio is her safe place. After casually writing and performing throughout high school and college, Rosie decided to pursue music more seriously, toplining on some tracks and connecting with producers. In 2017, Rosie and producer OKO released “L.A.”, and at about three million streams on Spotify, the track has done well considering the pair released it entirely on their own. Later in 2019, Rosie wrote “Never Be The Same” for EDM duo Tritonal, and the track hit number one on SiriusXM’s BPM radio.

After moving to Los Angeles from the East Coast, Rosie took on the daunting task of networking in a city that is notoriously spread out and filled to the brim with other artists on the rise. After only two years in LA, Rosie has built a strong network of producers and songwriters, crediting her success to her focus and determination, along with a bit of risk-taking. But fully pursuing a passion can come with a price, and Rosie has poured all the loss and love of the past couple of years into a forthcoming debut EP (details TBA).

“…brings a soothing voice and peace of mind to these turbulent times.” – PopMatters

“Rosie Darling is here to declare her place as a recording artist” – FLAUNT

“Rosie Darling is now ready to debut her talents as a solo artist with the release of this beautifully simple yet captivating slice of pop” – Alfitude

Stream “Heavy” at this link: rosiedarling.ffm.to/heavy

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Each new year brings a fresh perspective, a new way of looking at things that helps us make each day better than before. With the situation we are all facing, we need to do more than just get by, especially where our home and family are concerned.

In the coming year, we need to reinvent the way we do things for ourselves and our loved ones. Fortunately for parents, Globe and The Walt Disney Company Philippines bring “Unboxing Celebrations”, a fresh new collection of fun activities that you can do with your children at home, featuring some of Disney’s beloved characters.

“Unboxing Celebrations” has a lot in store for kids and kids at heart, starting with easy DIY instructional videos that will surely pique the interest and creativity of the little ones. Last Christmas, it featured the following activities perfect for the whole family to enjoy:

Fun DIYs

Give the classic gingerbread house a twist by designing it based on Carl and Ellie’s charming home in Disney and Pixar’s “Up” or make time more exciting by decorating it with latte art inspired by “Frozen II”. And since cheese boards have become quite the trend today, learn how you can make it into a Mickey-themed one and impress your friends on social media.

Magical recipes

The kitchen is a place where a lot of magic can happen. Don your apron and let the kids give a hand in making tasty Frozen Snowflake Waffle Donut, Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookies, and Wookie Cookie Cups. They can also help in cleaning up after!

Crafts & Gift Ideas

Bring out the scissors and glue because it’s crafting time! Have your kids create their own pretty Christmas decors like Disney Princes holiday trees, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Holiday Stocking, and Finding Dory Wreath to be displayed in your home.

Story Time

Finally, fans of the Frozen franchise will surely love to read or listen to more adventures of their favorite Frozen characters Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Your children can even reenact these tales complete with costume and props.

Last December, Disney and Globe also brought Christmas experiences through a virtual DIY arts and crafts session with a first of its kind e-meet and greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Christmas downloadable e-cards, and exclusive Disney gift boxes with surprise items from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars for lucky Globe customers.

You can still check out and follow these videos on disney.ph/unboxingcelebrations and watch out for more magical experiences you can do at home only from Globe and Disney.

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At the press conference for All-Out Sundays’ return to live broadcast, Christian Bautista, Rayver Cruz, Glaiza De Castro, and Miguel Tanfelix reacted to the competing noontime show that airs on two free TV channels.

Firstly, Christian highlighted that competition is good for performers as it pushes them to give more effort in their performances. He also pointed out that it’s the audience who wins in the competition between the noontime shows.

“Competition is always good. Kasi, it helps us as well. As performers kasi, mas gumagaling, mas nagbibigay ng effort a.k.a mas hinihingal. Also, parang pressure and competition combined. You know kung sino panalo jan, it’s really our audience. Kasi they get a good show,” said Christian.

Rayver agreed and said that they are happy with the competing noontime show airing on two channels. He also noted that he doesn’t feel any pressure. Instead, they feel excited about their live broadcast return.

“We’re happy for them. We’re happy for us. It’s a friendly competition. Na at the same time, nakakatulong yung para lumabas yung bawat ganda ng bawat show. Lalo na for us. Kaya excited na kami,“ said Rayver.

Glaiza, on the other hand, highlighted that it is necessary for them to feel nervous because they use that to improve their performances.

“Hindi naman mawawala yung kaba, kasi sa lahat ng performers meron yun eh at pagkanawala yun, parang I think there’s something wrong. Kasi yun din yung energy na ginagamit namin para lalo pang husayan,” said Glaiza.

Finally, Miguel agreed with Glaiza. However, he highlighted that they make it a point to enjoy their performances on stage, despite the pressure.

“For me siguro di naman talaga mawawala yung pressure, sa lahat ng gagawin mo professionally or sa buhay mo. Parang may pressure talaga. Masasabi ko lang jan siguro kaya #AOSnumber1 tayo, parang ginagawa namin yun para sa sarili namin. Ine-enjoy namin yung bawat segundo, bawat moment namin sa stage,” said Miguel.

In celebration of their first anniversary on the air, All-Out Sundays return to live broadcast this January 31, 2020. AOS will also kick off GMA7’s month-long Kapuso month celebration for February.

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(January 2021) – Since its initial release in 2006, the album and its title track of the same name have solidified their place in Pinoy pop culture history, garnering a cult following and numerous covers, which have collectively amassed hundreds of thousands of views.

Self-composed, arranged, and produced, the album speaks to token Pinoy sensibility and sentimentality, with lyrics and music that have resonated through the years about a love yearned for and lost.

In commemoration of the 15 years since its initial release, the album is now available on all digital platforms for the first time. A remastered version of the official music video will also be released at 6PM on February 5, 2021 in line with February’s season of love, refreshing the song, and the album’s relevance to audiences old and new.

Who is Jacob Clemente?

Jacob is a true musician. His musical abilities range from vocals, playing keyboards, and bass to being a songwriter, composer, arranger and producer.

At the age of sixteen, he won first place in the second Kenny Rogers Roasters “Musika.” That gave way to a full scholarship at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.

During his college years, Jacob was involved with different avenues of music. He was playing keyboards and doing vocals for multiple professional bands. In 2006, under Warner Music Philippines, he released an album a year later.

His self-titled album ‘Jacob’ was all written by him and co-produced. His single “Naghihintay” became a nationwide hit in the Philippines. In 2015, Jacob released Mundong Imposible as a single under Warner Music Philippines and Vertical Brew Music. In 2016, ‘Naghihintay’ feat. Curse One was released with the same label.

In 2017, Jacob composed and produced “Nasayang Lang” for The Juans. “Nasayang Lang” was nominated for 2017 Wish Pop Song of the Year. In 2018, Jacob Produced “ Umaga” Album for The Juans under Viva Records. Jacob is also the composer of Lumalapit and Umaga which are included in the same album.

He hails from Manila Philippines and he currently resides in Orange County California.

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Fresh from the success of the viral hit “Magandang Dilag,” emerging solo artist KVN is ready to introduce his own sound through his new single “Pwede Na Ba,” produced under the new label of ABS-CBN Music called Old School Records (O.S. Records).

KVN’s debut solo single is a tender ballad with a twist of pop vintage. It encapsulates the feeling of a cautious person who desperately wants to make it known how much a certain special someone means to him.

The laidback yet vibrant track is a follow-up to his earlier collaboration with songwriter-producer KIKX, “Kung Iniwan Mo Na,” and will be part of his forthcoming EP under Old School Records.

“We’ve actually written a lot of songs already that will be released in the future, and I’m excited for you guys to hear the way I write,” KVN admitted.

The young artist started his singing career when he crossed paths with KIKX after losing his job as a cruise ship singer due to the pandemic. Aside from being featured in “Magandang Dilag” and his solo music releases, he also sang the 2020 Miss Universe Philippines track “Kalawakan.”

KVN’s “Pwede Na Ba” is the maiden offering of the newly-launched Old School Records, which aims to produce nostalgic music of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s era with a modern twist in collaboration with today’s hit producers and up-and-coming artists.

“Old School Records is my new venture with ABS-CBN Music,” KIKX previously revealed. “It’s scary but that’s how we grow so I’ll try to broaden my business as a musician through this.”

Don’t be afraid to ask the right questions in love and check out KVN’s “Pwede Na Ba,” out now on Star Music’s YouTube channel and on various digital music streaming platforms. For more details, follow Old School Records on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Rising sexy star Sunshine Guimary admitted that she feels anxious about Vice Ganda for her daring scenes with the latter’s boyfriend Ion Perez.

Sunshine and Ion will star in the upcoming sexy comedy of Viva Films titled ‘Kaka‘. They will be joined by Jerald Napoles, Jackie Gonzaga, Juliana Parizkova Segovia, Maui Taylor, Rosanna Roces, and veteran actress Gina Pareño.

According to ABS-CBN, Sunshine said that she is nervous about her newest project. It is not because of the director or her co-stars, but Vice Ganda.

She also addressed Vice Ganda to let her borrow Ion just for this project for work purposes.

“Takot ako sa love scene with Ion, Sensitibo ang magaganap. Lagot talaga ako kay Meme.”

“Hindi mawawala ‘yun. This movie is daring at sensitive. Pang-adult ang movie. Meme, pahiram lang si Ion. Hindi ko siya sasaktan, trabaho lang.”

Recently, Ion already revealed that Vice Ganda is very supportive of his newest leading role. The comedian accordingly is giving his full trust to his real-life partner.

Moreover, Sunshine said that she will give her all to portray her character well, especially that this is her launching movie and she does not want to waste this opportunity given to her.

Sunshine signed a 10-picture deal with Viva Films in June. She was discovered as an internet sensation who is known for her daring vlogs and sexy photos.

She is also a model and was featured in FHM in 2014. Sunshine is also an entrepreneur, as she opened her own salon in Cebu last year.

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This Sunday (January 31), be part of the biggest all-out party on Philippine television as the brightest Kapuso stars join forces to mark the first anniversary of GMA Network’s musical-comedy-variety program ‘All-Out Sundays.’

Kick starting the special celebration is Asia’s Multimedia star Alden Richards as he leads the grand opening number together with AyOS barkada Rayver Cruz, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Aicelle Santos, Miguel Tanfelix, Migo Adecer, Kyline Alcantara, Ruru Madrid, Mavy Legaspi, Jeremiah Tiangco, Thea Astley, Kim de Leon, Shayne Sava, with Rodjun Cruz, Jeniffer Maravilla, Jennie Gabriel, and Rochelle Pangilinan.

Joining the celebration are the cast of current and upcoming GMA Network programs – Barbie Forteza of “Anak Ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday”; Jeric Gonzales and Klea Pineda of “Magkaagaw”; Kristoffer Martin, Liezel Lopez, Dave Bornea, and Pauline Mendoza of “Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat”; and “Centerstage” judge Ms. Pops Fernandez.

Watch out for an all-out ‘Kantahan and Biritan’ in the newest segment “All-Star Assembly” featuring premier and world class Pinoy singers – Mark, Aicelle, Jeremiah, Thea, Garrett Bolden, with Bugoy Drilon and Asia’s Nightingale Ms. Lani Misalucha.

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista takes the spotlight in an all-out concert performance together with Markki Stroem and Nino Alejandro.

Bringing the ‘kilig’ feels are your favorite Kapuso leading men dubbed as the “OG’s” – Rayver, Ruru, Miguel, Migo, and Jeric.

Setting the dance floor on fire are the country’s hottest dance icons – Rochelle, Miguel, Kyline, DJ Loonyo, Mannex Manhattan, Rodjun and Rayver.

Finally, don’t miss the premiere of All-Out Sundays’ latest musical-comedy segment entitled “Eternal Flame”! A heart-warming and hilarious love story set in the 80’s and as retold by a 72-year-old Billy to his young caretaker Mika, “Eternal Flame” features the talented and funny Kapuso cast – Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Kim de Leon, Lexi Gonzales, Althea Ablan, Denise Barbacena, Donita Nose, Philip Lazaro and Glaiza de Castro.

Prepare for the biggest and most exciting party on Philippine television featuring the brightest Kapuso stars in the anniversary special of ‘All-Out Sundays’ this Sunday (January 31), 12NN, on GMA-7.

Viewers abroad can also watch ‘All-Out Sundays’ via GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

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Talent manager Ogie Diaz was put in a hot seat by his good-friend Aiko Melendez.

In the latest vlog of Aiko, she played a ‘truth or dare’ game with Ogie. If they cannot answer the question, they can opt for a dare. But, if [still] they cannot do it, they should pay 10,000 pesos.

Aiko and Ogie both gave fiery answers to controversial questions. However, in the middle part of the game, Aiko took the chance to hark back to Ogie’s past.

With this, she asked Ogie to name one male celebrity with whom he had an intimate relationship in the past.

The talent manager then clarified if he should name a woman, but Aiko said a man’s name must come out instead.

“Papangalanan ko? Si… nagsisimula sa capital letter,” Ogie said.

From then, it is clear that the comedian is hesitant to drop a name until he decided to opt for the dare.

He wants to protect the actor’s name and clarified that they did not have a very intimate relationship.

Aiko then quipped, “Ano yun nagtikiman lang?”

The comedian then replied, “Ang bastos mo Aiko!”

Ogie refused to name the actor because he wants to preserve their friendship. Likewise, he believes that they are older now, and that happened a long time ago.

He was then forced to do the dare by Aiko just to keep the name of the actor.

Despite being openly gay, Ogie is married to his wife Georgette and is blessed with four lovely daughters.

Meanwhile, both Ogie and Aiko are now investing more time in vlogging and slowly building their YouTube channel. As of writing, they already have 1.73 million and 469k subscribers, respectively.

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In the press conference for his upcoming series, Parang Kayo Pero Hindi, actor Marco Gumabao reacted to people calling him one of the top leading men in showbiz.

Marco answered that it’s all about respecting the women he works with during filming.

Initially, Marco said that building chemistry with his co-stars poses a bit of a challenge with his projects. However, Marco highlighted that as the only boy in their family, he has a lot of experience interacting and getting along with women. 

“Para sa akin, syempre mahirap. Every project na gagawin mo, of course, Syempre ibang partner, so you have to build that chemistry once again, all over again.”

“Para sa akin, syempre mahirap. Every project na gagawin mo, of course, Syempre ibang partner, so you have to build that chemistry once again, all over again. Siguro I really jive well with women kasi I’m surrounded with (by) women sa bahay. Ako po yung only boy,” said Marco.

As a result, Marco has high respect for women, which helps him quickly get close with his female co-stars.

“So, siguro para sa akin, it’s not (really) hard to be close with women kasi, para sa akin kasi ang taas ng respeto ko for them,” said Marco.

Finally, he added that his leading man status is all about respecting women.

Siguro, I (just) workaround with it. Syempre ang pinaka-bottom line is rerespetuhin mo sila (women), said Marco.

Many know Marco for his roles in She’s Dating The Gangster, Aurora, and Hindi Tayo Pwede. He now stars in the first-ever Viva original series, Parang Kayo Pero Hindi.  Alongside him are artists such as the beauty queen turned actress Kylie Verzosa and actor Xian Lim. 

Parang Kayo Pero Hindi, directed by Director RC Delos Reyes and written by the best-selling novel author Noreen Capili, premieres via Vivamax App this February 12, 2021.

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One of Philippines’ leading pawnshop brands, RD Pawnshop Inc., is now celebrating its 45th anniversary.

The pawnshop which became known for its high-quality service for Filipinos has reached yet another milestone.

RD Pawnshop’s clients should expect more from the company since in order to commemorate its 45 years in service, has promised to further their services.

As announced via a virtual press conference for its “Magandang Bukas” campaign, the company now puts more emphasis on the hard-working Filipinos especially during this trying time.

Business Unit Head of RD Pawnshop Inc., Alma Pascual, said that the company really values the service they do for the Filipino people. According to Pascual, RD Pawnshop will continue its vision to provide hope for Filipinos and be a part of their journey to achieving their dreams. Also during the conference, their new tagline, “Kasama mo, Hanggang sa Magandang Bukas” was revealed.

“At RD Pawnshop, we recognize the value of stability from beginning to end, which helped us thrive for 45 years in service. We want to share this value of stability with Filipinos as we will always be happy to serve and accompany them in every part of their journey. We also want to continue being a source of hope and partner until they make all their dreams happen, hence our new tagline ‘Kasama mo, Hanggang sa Magandang Bukas,’” said Pascual.

With its “Magandang Bukas” campaign, the company has truly shown that it is willing to help people by being one of the most approachable pawnshops in the country. Understanding the citizen’s sacrifices has been the key to its success and now, they are offering lower remittance rates and higher appraisal values with zero advance interest.

Moreover, RD Pawnshop has ventured into mainstream media and also the growing digital platform. They have done this to further their reach to the masses. Additionally, Pascual revealed that the company is opening more branches this 2021. 40 more branches will soon be coming to the National Capital Region this year, which eventually totals into 209 branches.

With their aim to provide quality services to all Filipinos, RD Pawnshop has plans to widen their reach with plans to open branches in Visayas and Mindanao.

They also understand that not all have the luxury to have televisions. That is why they have partnered with over 34 radio stations nationwide.

But what is the essence of having so many branches without new products? That is why RD Pawnshop revealed that they are cooking up several new products to stretch their offered products and services.

RD Pawnshop, also through their virtual conference, have introduced their newest ambassadress, comedian Pokwang. According to the celebrity, the company inspired her to work harder for the sake of her family and to those she will help.

“Naging inspirasyon ko sila. Sila nga nagsikap sila, ako pa kaya? Kung ang RD ay nagsikap at nakatulong sa kapwa, ako naging inspirasyon ko sila para magsikap at makatulong sa pamilya ko at sa kapwa ko,” said Pokwang.

RD Pawnshop was founded in 1976 by Rodrigo E. Rivera Sr. and his wife Dolores Chua Rivera in General Santos City. It is part of the conglomerate RD Corporation dedicated to providing clean, conscientious, and respectable services. 

To learn more about RD Pawnshop, visit its website at https://rdpawnshop.com.ph/ or send them an e-mail at info@rdpawnshop.com for inquiries.

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During the press conference for All-Out Sundays’ return to live broadcast, Kapuso actor Miguel Tanfelix shared what it was like having no love team.

During the press conference for the noontime show, a reporter asked Miguel about him not having a love team. Miguel responded that having no love team does have its pros and cons. However, he felt free and flexible in terms of his career.

“May kanya kanya naman pong pros and cons yun. But now I feel more free. I feel more flexible. kasi ako, I’m all about self-growth. Di lang po sa personal life ko kung di na rin sa career,” said Miguel.

Miguel also added that he can now move around in terms of his showbiz career. Finally, he highlighted that he felt happy with his decision not to have a love team at the moment.

“Gusto kong makita kung ano anong kaya kong gawin. So, mas flexible po ako ngayon mas nakaka-move around po ako ngayon sa bawat aspeto ng showbiz. Kaya happy, happy rin naman po ako sa desisyon na nagawa, na ginawa ko and sa kung ano pong meron ako ngayon,” said Miguel.

Earlier in the interview, he also teased his fans that he has an upcoming big project.

Miguel has been a performer in the GMA Network’s noontime show All-Out Sundays known for his Tiktok challenges. Now, In celebration of their first anniversary on the air, the noontime program returned to live performances this January 31, 2020.

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GMA Network’s world-class singing competition for kids ‘Centerstage’ returns with a bang this Sunday, February 7, with Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards all set to take the talented kids and viewers to an entertaining ride along with co-host Kapuso comedian Betong Sumaya and the judges, Concert Queen and media icon Pops Fernandez, International Stage Performer and Soul Diva Aicelle Santos, and renowned musical director Mel Villena.

Picking up where they left off when the pandemic restrictions started, the aspiring kiddie performers will showcase their jaw-dropping and adorable talents and personalities once again for the chance to step on the center stage.

Due to the current quarantine restrictions and to ensure the safety of everyone, there will still be no live audience and the contestants’ performances will be shot in the comfort of their own homes with the help of the program’s production team, in strict adherence to current guidelines and protocol.

Alden can’t wait to reunite with the kids and looks forward to witness how they will continue their journey, “Siyempre being with the kids, as the host, I get to know their stories, what drives them to showcase their talents on TV. Ang sarap din kasing makarinig ng iba’t ibang story ng mga bata kasi naaalala ko dati ‘yung journey ko noong nagsisimula ako. I share the same sentiments and the same dreams with them when I was young.”

Likewise, Betong shared what he missed the most hosting the show and teased the fans, “Pinaka-namimiss ko siyempre ‘yung kids na kasali sa ating show kasi ako talaga ‘yung kasama ng mga magulang and guardians nila. Doon talaga mas nabibigyang-buhay, mas nalalaman natin ‘yung pinagdadaanan ng mga kids. We’re looking forward sa mga bagong magiging finalists dito sa Centerstage, kung paano bibirit at gugulatin na naman tayong lahat na mga Kapuso pag napanood natin sila. Mas pinabongga, mas pinaghandaan, maraming pasabog po talaga ang Centerstage!”

As for the judges, they are expecting nothing but the best from the young artists.

Pops expressed her eagerness to come back on the judges’ panel, “We are all excited to be back in Centerstage!!! Centerstage has found ways to continue the fun and the excitement of the show. Can’t wait to see our super talented kids again.”

Aicelle, on the other hand, feels ecstatic to see the kids’ dreams come to life, “To mount a show involving kids in this time of COVID is such a great deal. Mahirap gawin but we’ll do so to give young talents a chance to be heard and fulfill their dreams! It’ll be the same fun but more exciting show! Lalong gumaling ang mga bata! Kaabang-abang!”

Meanwhile, Direk Mel teases the viewers of what’s to come, “The viewers should expect the very best of our musically gifted youth that’s about to come out in the next couple of weeks. The lockdown that happened in March only delayed, what I believe, exciting things that would have unfolded then. That, plus the new platform GMA will be using will deliver one fantastic showcase for our television audience, including myself and fellow judges, as well!”

A unique viewing experience awaits the audience as the competition progresses. Make sure to stay tuned!

Don’t miss the return of ‘Centerstage’ this Sunday, February 7, 7:40 PM on GMA-7. Viewers abroad can also watch via GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv.com.

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