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A couple of days ago, this hack (yours truly) was invited to the press launch of Survivor Philippines‘ newest season. The Philippine version of the popular reality show franchise is on its 3rd season, and now you don’t need a lot of time getting to know the castaways — they are celebrities — or at [...]

Sexy actress Krista Ranillo is back in the headlines again. She has apparently traveled back to the US. This would not be any problem, you see, if not for the convenient fact that Philippine sports hero and boxer extraordinaire Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao is also in Los Angeles training for his megabuck fight with Joshua Clottey. [...]

Sabungero: Dangal at Tibay stars Joel Torre as Paco, a working-class man who ventures into sabong — the sport of cockfighting that eventually gets him hooked. The film also casts a solid ensemble of actors – boasting experience and pure talent. Ricky Davao, Robert Arevalo, Maritoni Fernandez, and Leo Martinez all topbill this honest look at a major Filipino subculture called sabong. The film is set to premiere on September 27, 2009 at SM Megamall and September 29 in almost all SM provincial malls. Read more about Sabungero from Syobis.com.

Young actress Rhian Ramos continues to stake her claim to the bigtime as she stars in the remake of a well-loved and remembered Koreanovela, Stairway to Heaven. One of the prettiest faces on television today, she starts a new team-up with Dingdong Dantes in GMA’s newest project. Read more on Rhian Ramos from Syobis.com.

It seems that a lot of people are starting to notice Paula Taylor these days. The Thai-born beauty is really getting around. She first came to the attention of many Pinoys during her stint in Amazing Race Asia with best buddy Natasha Monks. And although she was already a VJ for Channel V at that time, she was still an unknown quantity to the Philippine public. Read more about Paula Taylor, see exclusive photos, the Vic Sotto and Pia Guanio tsismises and bit about her music video appearance with Christian Bautista.

By Excel V. Dyquiangco

It doesn’t hurt to be in the right place at the right time as in the case of new filmmaker Jade Francis Castro, who helmed his first short film Hopya Love Me Too in 2000, and which participated in the Cinemanila International Film Festival and even won the Kodak Award that year.

At such a young age of 28, he has always loved movies, cinema and films. It’s in his innate ability to communicate different stories that mirror reality to a wider audience which gave him that chance to speak out his mind. When he got into college, he immediately pursued a degree in Film at the University of the Philippines.

More about new filmmaker Jade Castro

By Valerie Tort

The bubbly yet sophisticated Mariel Rodriguez graced the heavy spotlights as a commercial model and gradually walked her way in becoming an actress.

Before Mariel’s hosting stints, she landed a couple of commercials for beauty, food, and other consumer products such as Clean and Clear, Close Up, and Pizza Hut. With hardwork and lots of guts, she flew off the Philippines for an audition to the Singaporean-based TV series Rouge, which was aired on MTV Philippines. Rouge started her acting career not only in Singapore but also here in Manila.

Get to know new TV star Mariel Rodriguez

By Phoebe Dorothy Estelle

It was through 80s famous youth film “Bagets” that teen sensation Aga Muhlach became a household name. His boy next-door image and killer smile made him an incomparable star even until now that he has grown up and happily married to beauty queen/ TV-Host Charlene Gonzalez.

As many people say, Aga is the man with no angle. Whatever pose or action he registers on screen, he’s still a head turner. It also applies to his career as he is one of the most bankable and award- wining actors that many actresses are dreaming to work with.

More on Ace actor Aga Muhlach

by Valerie Tort

Iya Villania is one of the mainstream talents in the Philippine showbiz industry that started as a commercial and print ad model.

Her features that resembled like an anime figure is Iya’s stepping stone in becoming one of the hottest model and product endorser especially for Globe ads. Not only her stardom was due to the “anime look” but also her screen name Iya.

More on MYXX VJ Iya Villania

By Valerie Tort

It is very ironic that the fashion model, actress, and the six-year fashion and lifestyle show host Angel Aquino is not included in the heightened alert for fashionistas these days.

“I’m not into fashion. I don’t buy jewelry. I don’t buy clothes. I don’t buy any fancy stuff. But I’m making an effort,” Angel confessed.

Her maturity as a woman brought an impact in the simplicity and essence of her life. Angel Aquino made it a point to do her best every time she was given another opportunity to work with the film icons and superb film directors and producers.

More on actress-model Angel Aquino