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'Supergirl' actress Melissa Benoist files for divorce from Blake Jenner
MANILA, Philippines – Supergirl actress Melissa Benoist has filed for divorce from her husband Blake Jenner.According to a report on TMZ, Melissa cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason of the...
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Mark Hamill pays tribute to 'space-twin' Carrie Fisher
MANILA, Philippines – Following Carrie Fisher's death on Tuesday, December 27, there was an outpouring of tributes to her on social media from friends, family, and of course, her Star Wars cast...
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A fond farewell to Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia, from Princess Luya
I remember it so clearly – the image of Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, Leia, and Luke Skywalker in the flesh, walking out to greet fans as a surprise at the finale of Star Wars Celebration 2016 in...
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'Oro' Review: Powerful discourse
Alvin Yapan’s Oro opens with a transaction.A few grains of gold are being weighed on a makeshift scale. Elmer (Joem Bascon), the owner of the gold for sale, is a reformed rebel who decided to join...
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In post-Christmas greeting, JM de Guzman says he's recovering
MANILA, Philippines – After taking time off from the showbiz for personal reasons, JM de Guzman is back and looking well. On Monday, December 26, JM posted a short video greeting to his...
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Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds dead at 84
LOS ANGELES, USA (UPDATED)– Film legend Debbie Reynolds, best known for classic musical Singin' in the Rain died Wednesday, December 28 after suffering a stroke, a day after the death of her movie star...
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Scarlett Johansson named biggest box office draw
LOS ANGELES, USA – Scarlett Johansson has been named the top grossing movie star of 2016 by Forbes magazine after appearing in films that amassed $1.2 billion in global ticket sales.The Tony...
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Stars mourn death of Debbie Reynolds
MANILA, Philippines – A day after the death of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, Hollywood is grieving again over the death of her mom, actress Debbie Reynolds, who died on Wednesday, December 28.Mark...
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‘Vince & Kath & James’ Review: Formula done right
There is nothing original about Theodore Boborol’s Vince & Kath & James, and that’s not exactly a problem.Instead of hiding behind pretenses of novelty, the film wears its inspirations on its...
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‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough’ Review: Still Funny, still...
Marlon Rivera’s Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough starts off several years after the first movie ended.Rainier (Kean Cipriano) is now a laureled director. His then quiet production...
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MMFF 2016: Erik Matti wins Best Director for 'Seklusyon'
MANILA, Philippines – Acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti won Best Director at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2016 awards night on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia Theatre, for his work in the entry...
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MMFF 2016: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' wins Best Picture
MANILA, Philippines – Sunday Beauty Queen won Best Picture at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 awards night on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia Theatre. This is a major milestone for the festival –...
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MMFF 2016: 'Die Beautiful' star Paolo Ballesteros wins Best Actor
MANILA, Philippines – Die Beautiful star Paolo Ballesteros won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 awards night on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia Theatre.Paolo also...
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MMFF 2016: 'Oro' star Irma Adlawan wins Best Actress
MANILA, Philippines – Oro's Irma Adlawan won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 awards night on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia Theatre. (READ: MMFF 2016: Based on...
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MMFF 2016: 'Oro' wins Best Ensemble Cast
MANILA, Philippines – Oro, the Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 entry directed by Alvin Yapan, won Best Ensemble Cast at the festival's awards night held on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia...
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MMFF 2016: Meet Rhed Bustamante, child star making waves for 'Seklusyon'
MANILA, Philippines – If you've seen Erik Matti's Seklusyon, then you've already seen her work – Rhed Bustamante played Anghela, the mysterious little girl with the slight smile and black liquid...
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IN PHOTOS: MMFF 2016, Gabi ng Parangal
MANILA, Philippines – The Metr,o Manila Film Festival 2016 Gabi ng Parangal was held on Thursday, December 29 at the Kia Theatre with many unexpected results. (FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2016 Gabi ng...
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MMFF executive committee appeals to theater owners for extension
MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival Executive Committee (ExeCom) appealed to theater owners to continue showing the 8 festival films until January 7, 2017 to give them a two-week run....
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‘Kabisera’ Review: Relevant but frustratingly passive
A gunshot is heard.Mercy (Nora Aunor) rushes out of the room where masked assailants locked her in. She sees the lifeless body of Tonying (Ricky Davao), her husband, sprawled on their home’s wet...
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'Oro' actress, real-life Kapitana share MMFF moment
MANILA, Philippines – Irma Adlawan's portrayal of Kapitana in Oro was well received, earning her the Best Actress award during the Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, and she shared the night...
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