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I turned 41 yesterday! Years ago, I promised myself I would never hide my age, and that I would greet each birthday with excitement. Besides, given that my career dates back to when dinosaurs ruled the earth (he-he), I wouldn’t be able to deny how old I am, anyway. Might as well celebrate with revelry! [...] … Read more »

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As Pinoy as the jeepney

His color is African-American and his Mohawk hairstyle harks back to the punk tribes of Britain. No matter, apl.de.ap proudly wears his Pinoy identity on his ring—a two-finger-wide, silver model of a jeepney with “Angeles Pampanga” carved on it. The Los Angeles-based, Filipino-American hip-hop artist is here to shoot a TV commercial for San Miguel [...] … Read more »

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Modern-day superhero

“It’s the story of a woman—a wife and mother—struggling to keep her family together against all odds,” said ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos-Concio of the March 3 episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” top-billed by Sandy Andolong. Things seem to be running smoothly for letter-sender Josephine, a typical homemaker who goes about her daily chores [...] … Read more »

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Opportunities seized–and missed

In entertainment and in the arts, talents have to be alert and proactive because entire careers are made or lost, depending on how quickly and judiciously artists take advantage of, or miss, key opportunities as soon as they present themselves. For instance, their new contracts with TV5 have given Aga Muhlach and Sharon Cuneta the [...] … Read more »

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Did you know: Basil Valdez master class

Singer Basil Valdez will conduct a pop vocal performance master class on Feb. 26, 2 to 6 p.m. at The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab, Robinsons Galleria, in Ortigas Center. Valdez will explore the philosophy and phenomenology of singing—including melody and text analysis, enunciation, phrasing, rehearsal and performance techniques and practice. Call 6379840 or 9145055. … Read more »

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End of marriage his saddest day

Joey Marquez has found a new love, but since she’s not from show biz, the comedian-TV host would rather not talk about her. “She wants to keep our relationship private and I respect that,” the former Parañaque City mayor explained, declining to say when it all started. He clarified, however, that they’re not getting into [...] … Read more »

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Vanessa Hudgens and her journey to stardom

Filipino-American star Vanessa Hudgens has successfully made it on her own, despite a couple of setbacks and a failed relationship with her erstwhile screen and real-life partner, Zac Efron. The High School Musical leads were so attached with each other that people thought both their careers would take a hit once they announced that they have gone separate ways. … Read more »

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‘Ice World Uncovered’ on Animal Planet

Over one-third of our planet is frozen. The icy worlds of the Arctic, Antarctic and the Russian Far East are some of the coldest and most hostile places in the world, shaped by bitter winds and unforgiving temperatures. Despite their harshness, these regions are home to an abundance of life – though only the toughest survive. … Read more »

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Nadia sues Annabelle’s son Richard

Nanganak na naman ng bagong kaso ang demandahan nina Nadia Montenegro at Annabelle Rama. TV Patrol, Pebrero 22, 2012, Miyerkules … Read more »

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‘Showtime’ hosts make 2012 best-dressed list

“Unkabogable” sa pagpapatawa at hosting, panalo rin sa "porma." Ang "It’s Showtime" hosts, pasok sa best-dressed list ng 2012. Masarap naman daw ang pakiramdam ni Cesar Montano sa kanyang pagbabalik-Kapamilya. Nagpa-Patrol, Mario Dumaual. TV Patrol, Pebrero 22, 2012, Miyerkules … Read more »

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