It’s Ryūsuke Hamaguchi season
2021 is the year of Japanese auteur Ryūsuke Hamaguchi. Touted as the most important Japanese director to emerge in recent years, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi marked this year with two feature films that have both been sensations on the festival circuit. His film Wheel of Fortune
2 young directors get their spots at 3SF Festival
Two Multimedia Arts students at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila managed to get into the Top 20 finalists of the Three Shots Film (3SF) Festival hosted by Media Underground or MUD Studios. Christine Anne C. Crisostomo’s “Kabtang” and Mark Wilson S. Catindig’s “Ip-”
Gary V brings prayer, music to Kumu, announces celeb guests
GARY Valenciano makes his debut on Kumu via his official account @garyvalenciano on November 6 (Saturday) at 8:45 p.m. as he partners with the popular Filipino community streaming platform in line with his on-going advocacy to promote prayer as the very first Asian
Ria Atayde shares thoughts on fake news, back on primetime TV
RIA Atayde is back on primetime television on the upcoming social drama Viral Scandal that is set to pilot on November 15 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, iWant TFC, TFC, Jeepney TV, A2Z Channel 11, and TV 5. Directed by Dado Lumibao and Froy
Petersen Vargas returns to short filmmaking, enters QCinema
With a month to go before its 2021 edition, QCinema International Film Festival launches new titles under its new Asian Shorts program for its hybrid festival. Showcasing fresh new voices from Southeast Asia, the Asian Shorts line-up features recent titles that have competed in major festivals
Catriona Gray, women’s rights advocate, honored at FILCCA
Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray are among the recipients of the 2021 Filipino Communities Council of Australia (FILCCA) National Awards. The two Binibining Pilipinas queens were recognized in a virtual event held on October 20 in
‘Circle of Bones’ by Pinoy filmmaker reaches over 100M homes in US
“Circle of Bones,” an independent horror/action film written and directed by award-winning Filipino filmmaker Vincent Soberano made history as the first Filipino film with a day-and-date release in the US, opening in US theaters from October 22-28, 2021, in ten major cities, followed
Yasmien, other Kapuso stars ready to change your afternoon viewing experience
An intriguing new tale of family and sisterhood awaits Kapuso viewers this coming October 25 as GMA Entertainment Group proudly presents the much-awaited series, Las Hermanas. Three powerful and undoubtedly talented Kapuso stars – Yasmien Kurdi, Thea Tolentino, Faith Da Silva – lead the series as the Manansala
‘Aswang’ gets trophies at 44th Gawad Urian
It’s another historic win for multi-awarded documentary film Aswang. Aswang won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Documentary, and Best Cinematography at the 44th Gawad Urian by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Director Alyx Arumpac says: “We thank the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino for this honor. We are overwhelmed and beyond
Sylvia one of the most important dramatic actresses today—critics
SYLVIA Sanchez celebrates the most fantastic final quarter of 2021 with one critical acclaim after the other for her standout performances both in film and on television as one of today’s most accomplished and respected dramatic actresses. In the recently concluded PMPC Star