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MANILA, Philippines – Twenty years and still counting — that’s how long Star Magic has already been in the business of discovering and building up stars. And to its roster of stars, Star Magic is more than just what it has become: Not just a pioneering and leading talent management company, but also like a [...]

Published : Tuesday, March 13, 2012 00:00 Article Views : 301 Written by : People’s Journal WE know Butch Francisco as the animated and funny host from the GMA TV talk show, Startalk. Along with co-hosts Lolit Solis, Ricky Lo and Joey de Leon, Butch provides in-depth and courageous perspectives on the scandals that face [...]

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino independent film won at the recently concluded Deauville Asian Film Festival in France. “Bahay Bata” (Baby Factory), directed by Eduardo Roy Jr., won the Jury Prize at the competition, which focuses on films from the Asian region. The festival ran from March 7 to 11. Jury president Elia Suleiman presented [...]

MANILA, Philippines — Richard Gutierrez would have been an athlete by now. In fact, he would find himself imagining donning the Philippine colors, or representing the country in sporting events like basketball, martial arts or swimming. “Being an athlete was really the direction I was pursuing. I’m the type of person who is constantly looking [...]

MANILA, Philippines — Richard Gutierrez would have been an athlete by now. In fact, he would find himself imagining donning the Philippine colors, or representing the country in sporting events like basketball, martial arts or swimming. “Being an athlete was really the direction I was pursuing. I’m the type of person who is constantly looking [...]

HE may not have started as a matinee idol, but one thing for sure, Yul Servo, up to now is still one of the most sought-after leading men in Philippine cinema. Born John Marvin Nieto in Calumpit, Bulacan to an affluent family engaged in billboard advertising business, Yul never dreamt of getting into the entertainment [...]

MANILA, Philippines – Being a celebrity is not just a job description written on someone else’s resumé or passport. It entails responsibility to be a role model, especially to an impressionable kid who considers his favorite stars his real-life superheroes. Becoming kid-friendly is a big accomplishment to stars like Toni Gonzaga. “This is to justify [...]

MANILA, Philippines – “I surprisingly enjoy acting. I didn’t plan this,” describes Danita Paner the sudden turn of interest and detour in her showbiz career. Years prior to becoming one of TV5’s princesses, Danita dreamt of becoming a pop rock princess dishing out one song after another and hopping from one gig after another. With [...]