Neither second-rate nor copycat: Versatile actress Cherie Gil, 59

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 08/05/2023

(Note: This article was first published on August 7, 2022 or two days after the passing of the actress Cherie Gil. Today, August 5, 2023 is the first anniversary of her passing.) MANILA, Philippines — Looking back…

Revamped ‘Eat Bulaga’ host Mavy Legaspi on limited rehearsals: If there’s a will, there’s a way

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 06/12/2023

The surprise exodus of “Eat Bulaga!’s” original hosts on March 31 sent producer TAPE Inc. in a mad rush to regroup and put together a new cast, so they could return to live programming as soon as…

‘Kimerald’ fan Kylie Padilla on pairing with Gerald Anderson: Unbelievable, surreal

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 04/16/2023

“Surreal” was one of the first words that crossed Kylie Padilla’s mind on her experience working with Gerald Anderson for the first time. She couldn’t believe it. As it turned out, Kylie used to root for “Kimerald”—Gerald’s…

Talent manager recalls ‘begging’ for roles for David Licauco

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 03/17/2023

“Maria Clara at Ibarra” was supposed to be David Licauco’s “one last hurrah.” Disheartened by his seemingly stagnating career, the 28-year-old actor was ready to call it quits with show biz last year. However, the unexpected success…

Amid pandemic, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters figuring out ways to connect with fans—and themselves

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 11/23/2020

Because the Foo Fighters is a rock band whose members “actually like each other,” front man Dave Grohl said that being away from the rest of the crew—no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic—“has been really weird.” Having…

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