Heart Evangelista renews contract with GMA-7; Aiko Melendez joins 'Apoy sa Dagat'

HEART Evangelisa on Tuesday signed a fresh two-year contract with her mother network GMA-7 recently.

During the contract signing, Heart said she's very thankful with how the station handled her career and happy that she's constantly given projects, which challenges her skills as an actress.

Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo stars in 'Must Be...Love'

HOTTEST television love team-up Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will bring their magic to the big screen via Star Cinema's upcoming movie "Must Be... Love."

Scheduled to be released on March 13, the romantic flick tells the story of two childhood best friends Patchot, played by Kathryn, and Ivan, played by Daniel, who will later on find themselves in love with each other.

Release of 'Tiktik' sequel set this year

KAPUSO hunk actor Dingdong Dantes is set to release the sequel of his horror-action-comedy film, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, anytime this year.

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, which was directed by Erik Matti for GMA Films, was released October 17 of last year.

2 weeks more for 'Pahiram'

VIEWERS of GMA Network's primetime drama “Pahiram ng Sandali” can look forward to more compelling plot twists and big confrontations as the series comes down to its final two weeks from March 4 to March 15.

The program challenged the conventions of traditional drama soaps because some situations and problems depicted in the series are relatable to the viewers.

Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil Bacolod concert set March 16

TEEN idols Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil are set to hold a concert at the USLS Coliseum on March 16 at 7 p.m.

The concert is produced by Merci and is dubbed as “Boyfriends & I.” It will also feature Brazilian-Japanese Hunk Daniel Matsunaga and Esquire Philippines' Sexiest Woman Ms. Solenn Heussaff.

Yeng Constantino keen to find a boyfriend

YENG Constantino revealed that she sometimes fears the thought of growing old alone and shared that she's looking forward to having a boyfriend this year.

The singer described herself as "late bloomer" when it comes to romance because her priority now is her successful show biz career.

Jasmine Curtis-Smith happy for mom's successful knee surgery

TV5 talent Jasmine Curtis-Smith said she is thankful for her mom's successful knee operation and revealed her goals for the rest of the year.

Jasmine wasn't able to return to Australia last February as her mother decided to go back to the country and had her knee operations in Manila.

BB Gandanghari hopes to reconcile with Robin Padilla

BB Gandanghari shared that he is still going through some rough patches every now and then, and said his estranged relationship with his brother, Robin Padilla, still affects him.

Sun.Star was able to interview the actor during the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards where BB debut his new shorter hairstyle.

Aiza Seguerra not leaving 'Be Careful with My Heart'

SINGER Aiza Seguerra reiterated that she is not leaving ABS-CBN's hit television series "Be Careful With My Heart."

It was reported last week that Aiza is leaving the show because the popular series now rivals "Eat Bulaga" in the morning timeslot.

Jed Madela releases new album

SINGER Jed Madela presents "All Original" album under his new record label, Star Records.

His latest album features 10 original tracks including his carrier single "Ikaw Na," "Wish," "When Love Once Was Beautiful," "Dito Lang," "Ipinapangako Ko," "Sa Habang Buhay," "Dalangin Ko," "Will Forever," Home To You" and the singer's very own composition "Tanging Ikaw." It also features bonus mixes of "Wish," and "Dito Lang."

Gong Yoo of Coffee Prince back on GMA's Koreanovela

STARTING Monday night, Kapuso viewers will once again go crazy about Gong Yoo, who played the role of Arthur in the Korean version of Coffee Prince, as he stars on the newest GMA Koreanovela, Big.

Big is a romantic-comedy series about Darius (Shin Won-Ho), an 18-year-old angst-ridden guy who suddenly finds himself in the body of 30-year-old pediatrician, Eugene. Things get more complicated as their partners Dian (Lee Min-Jung) and Marie (Bae Suzy) come in the scene.

Gerald finds Maja ‘very special’

ACTOR Gerald Anderson declined to confirm rumors that fellow Kapamilya Maja Salvador is already his girlfriend.

Speaking to reporters after bagging the Best Actor trophy at the 2012 Golden Screen Awards, Gerald said Maja is "very special" to him.

Jasmine Curtis: Anne's wardrobe issue blown out of proportion

YOUNG actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith is wondering why there is big fuzz on her sister's recent wet dance number on variety show "ASAP."

"It has been blown out of proportion. Let them talk and she’s being talked about. Not that she needs it. It’s silly but at least, they’re being safe," she said.

'Bayang Magiliw': A rare cinematic satire

SATIRE in Philippine cinema is largely uncharted territory. Few moviemakers want to venture into projects that parody all too familiar personalities in our society. There is a seeming squeamishness to hold them up to ridicule for their flaws and foibles, using wit as a weapon.

Hollywood has "The Great Dictator," Charlie Chaplin's classic. Italy has Fellini's "La Dolce Vita." Even Hong Kong has "Kung Fu Hustle," which pokes fun at its penchant for mass-producing martial arts movies.

Richard Yap named 'Breakthrough Actor of 2012'

AFTER receiving the Breakthrough Performance of an Actor trophy from the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards for his role in "My Binondo Girl," "Be Careful with My Heart" lead actor Richard Yap said that he will never disappoint the audience of his top-rating morning series.

In an interview with the actor after the awards night Friday at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan City, Richard said the award is another milestone of his blossoming show biz career.

ABS-CBN tops 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards

ABS-CBN Channel 2 received the most number of awards, including the Outstanding Station of the Year honor, during the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards held Friday at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan City.

Gerald Anderson took home the Actor in a Drama Series trophy for his role in "Budoy" while Marian received Actress in a Drama Series trophy for "Amaya."

Rufa Mae, BB Gandanghari in today's 'Sarap Diva'

IN TODAY's episode, Sarap Diva rolls out the red carpet for Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's very first Hollywood-themed house party!

Regine will be joined by Greek goddess-in-costume BB Gandanghari and Rufa Mae Quinto as Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe!

Teleserye that captures the heart

WE FILIPINOS really love teleseryes, especially if it tackles about love, survival, family and social issues.

For sure you are familiar with "Be Careful with my heart" morning series on Kapamilya network.

Melai Cantiveros thankful for friend Kris Aquino

COMEDIENNE Melai Cantiveros said she feels blessed for her newfound friendship with Queen of All Media Kris Aquino.

Melai and ex-boyfriend Jason Francisco, both alumni of reality show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB), are currently guest co-hosts in Kris' morning program, "Kris TV".

Eddie Garcia joins 'Juan dela Cruz'

VETERAN actor Eddie Garcia will join the cast of Kapamilya primetime series "Juan dela Cruz," his first ever teleserye project on ABS-CBN.

The series is topbilled by Prince of Independent Movies Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Albert Martinez and Gina Pareno.

Mahal and Kuhol in ‘Tunay na Buhay’

SHE'S quite small at three feet tall but she’s been through the biggest controversies in her life. Among them is her colorful love life involving Jimboy and Mura. Who doesn’t know Mahal or Noemi Tesorero in real life?

Angeline Quinto admits she isn't a good actress

SINGER Angeline Quinto is now under criticism for her acting in the afternoon television series "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" but the "Star Power" grand winner said that she's open to such criticisms.

A month after the show's airing, critics say Angeline needs to improve her acting as she doesn't look good on some scenes with hunk co-actors Paulo Avelino and Sam Milby.

Richard Yap stays grounded amid pressures of fame

CEBUANO actor Richard Yap said that he doesn't let fame get into his head as he thanked television viewers for their continued support of the popular morning series "Be Careful With My Heart."

Although he now enjoys the same level of popularity as Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz and Gerald Anderson as being a "heartthrob" and almost have the same fan base similar to the younger stars, Richard said he is still the same guy who started in commercials and was fortunate enough to be part of a bigger series.

Watch out for Markki Stroem

THE name Markki Stroem may not sound familiar but what if I tell you that he was the guy whom Aiai delas Alas blurted out: "Binuhay mo ang katawang lupa ko!" during the first season of Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010? Yes, he was that tall, mestizo guy who sang well and one of those who received the loudest cheers from the crowd.

As expected, those loud chants were heard once more when the singer/indie actor had a show at the fountain area of SM Lanang Premier last February 16. In fact, some fans even waited for his arrival at the Davao International Airport. That was how excited they were to see him!

Jodi: Aiza not leaving 'Be Careful With My Heart'

JODI Sta. Maria assured everyone that her onscreen sister Aiza Seguerra will not leave the hit morning program "Be Careful With My Heart."

"Hindi po aalis si Aiza sa aming show at siya pa rin si Kute,” the actress said during the thanksgiving press conference on Monday night.

KC Concepcion not yet ready for serious romance

MEGA daughter KC Concepcion said suitor, French filmmaker Pierre Emmanuel Plassart, understood her decision not to engage in a serious relationship for now.

KC surprised everyone few weeks ago when she posted a message on Twitter saying she needed more time before committing to any relationship.

'Argo,' Daniel Day-Lewis lead winners in 85th Oscars

THE man who played the life of one of America's most revered leaders took his third Best Actor trophy in the 85th Academy Awards on Sunday night (Monday morning in Manila).

Daniel Day-Lewis earned raves for his performance in "Lincoln", which tackled the life of the late US President Abraham Lincoln who was credited for ending slavery of African-Americans in the 1860s.

Aiza's song wins 'Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs'

"Ano'ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" written by Jovinor Tan from Malabon City won the "Himig Handog Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) Love Songs" competition Sunday night.

Held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, the competition attracted 2,500 songwriters around the country and abroad who showcased their skills in creating music in any genre. From thousands who auditioned, only 12 were picked for the finals night.

Krista Miller denies romance with Cesar Montano

CESAR Montano may be attractive but he is not the type of man Krista Miller wanted to fall in love with.

Denying rumors that she is the reason behind Cesar's rocky marriage with Sunshine Cruz, the showbiz newbie said she never sent suggestive photos and messages to the actor.

Durian Central: Cinemarehiyon 2013

THE sprawling campus of University of the Philippines in Los Banos plated host to Cinema Rehiyon 5, an annual film festival showcasing selected films plucked from different regions of the country. The festival is a flagship program of the Cinema Committee of the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Being the festival director of the Mindanao Film Festival, which is an NCCA affiliate film festival, gave me a chance to attend Cinema Rehiyon as a delegate.