Love teams bring on the kilig at ABS-CBN’s Christmas concert

Niza Mariñas 12/14/2018

WE ENTERED the Smart Araneta Coliseum to deafening screams of fans just as the beaming faces of seasoned actress Angel Aquino and fast-rising star Tony Labrusca doing a duet of the Eraserheads’ “Ligaya” were flashed on the…

Their journey in words

Hayde Quiñanola, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 12/01/2018

LITERARY collaboration between authors is surprisingly frequent. Stephen King and Peter Straub once wrote together, as well as Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. They say that writing is a solitary task, but some writers prove that two…

A display of metallic chic at PANDORA Reflexions launch

Niza Mariñas 11/20/2018

EVERY PANDORA lover knows this. More than just a pretty arm candy, the beloved jewelry brand has grown to be a reflection of the wearer’s personal style. And while PANDORA carries a wealth of earrings, necklaces and…

Living her dreams

Mich Padayhag, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 11/10/2018

OUR CEBUANA queen almost did not make it, but thanks to last-minute persistence and the prodding of her handler, she gave the competition a go with nary an expectation. Coupled with her youthful charm and affable demeanor,…

Janine Gutierrez: Charming old Soul

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 10/06/2018

MORE than the good looks, the sizzling magazine covers, and the showbiz pedigree, Janine Gutierrez is a self-confessed old soul. Proof of this is her choice of literature—classics such as “Wuthering Heights,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and…

Flying high

Mich Padayhag, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 09/16/2018

  ALDEN RICHARDS WITH several endorsements, a fantasy-action television series, a new album, and an upcoming concert, things are far from slowing down for Alden Richards. The 26-year-old actor and TV host. who has been in the…

APRIEL SMITH: Queenly and Confident

Mich Padayhag, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 11/11/2017

YOU glance at your watch and stand by for  the arrival of the  queen. Since  it’s Apriel Smith, you don’t mind. It’s like the infinite wait at the terminal and finally you are ready to board. She was…

Dessa keeping it real

Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 10/29/2017

IT’S BEEN nearly a decade since she left the Philippines, gave birth and raised two kids and we’re impressed at the Dessa we see striding right before us. Dressed in a casual stripe dress, hair up a bun with tendrils…

Her millennial voice

Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 10/21/2017

  WHEN “Eat Bulaga” host and newscaster Luane Dy announced that among the 38 contestants vying for the title of Miss Millennial Philippines, one 17-year-old caught her attention as she came unperturbed with no makeup on, viewers took…

Her best moves

Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 09/17/2017

SHE isn’t what you would   isn’t what you would  expect from the  sultry singer behind the viral song and widely-watched comedy videos. Truth be told, a serious audience would be surprised to find out that the lady—small frame, sparkling eyes,…

Jak Roberto: in pursuit of destiny

Apple Ta-as, Niza Mariñas 01/07/2017

JAK Roberto is no stranger to the spotlight. He started off doing commercials and eventually fell in love with acting when he got to portray different characters in movies. However, chances come rare for newbies such as…

Endless summers at Tarsier Botanika

Niza Mariñas 10/29/2016

There’s a drizzle as we step out of the fastcraft but we soak in the familiar warm welcome of the mid-morning sun as we head toward Panglao island in Bohol. It’s not our first time here but…

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