Double victory for Yllanas
By Dolly Anne Carvajal
Anjo Yllana is euphoric after winning the elections. He sent me this text message:
Anjo Yllana is euphoric after winning the elections. He sent me this text message:
J.J. Abrams is doing what no man has done before— jump from directing “Star Trek Into Darkness” to “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Asked for his mindset going from one big project to an even grander film, one that has been raising a lot of expectations since it was announced, J.J. said in a recent interview, “Every project that I’ve been lucky to be involved in felt like an opportunity that was more exciting than it was intimidating.
For the first time, the “Minute to Win It” game show franchise is fielding a “junior” edition—and it’s being done right here on Philippine TV, with the new show for juvenile players making its auspicious debut last April 29 at 11 a.m.
Lena Marie “Mayen” Juico has won as councilor of the first district of Quezon City. She is a product of St. Theresa’s College and De La Salle University, with a degree in AB Organizational Communication. The principled, 29-year-old public servant has high hopes for the Filipino youth: “It’s my crusade to develop the youth sector as an instrument for progress and catalyst for change.”
Some post-election insights: The better man does not always win, but he always wins the hearts of the people he serves.
“It’s been a blessing and a curse,” declared Dave Franco about being the brother of James Franco. In a recent interview, the youngest bro of James was asked how tough it was for him to be an actor, too. “At first, James helped me get a manager, which I don’t take for granted. It’s a big thing. But then, no one’s going to hire me just because I’m James’ little brother—I have to prove myself!”
The last time Linkin Park held a concert in the Philippines was nine years ago. That was at the height of their popularity and they were second to none when it came to their own unique brand of music. To say they were huge at that early stage of their careers is the better word to describe the band’s international success. Who had not heard of their hits in those years? Linkin Park dominated the airwaves, record sales, and music channels for a good number of years. You could hear their songs being played everywhere. That was the impact that Linkin Park had at the time.
Although Mother’s Day is over, I still want to pay tribute to my late great mom, Inday Badiday (or Ate Luds). Shouldn’t we honor our moms every single day and not just on a single day in May? Many of her fans have been prodding me to write a book about my SuperwoMOM.
“I don’t know why it hasn’t been told,” actor-director Diego Luna said of Cesar Chavez who, along with Filipino and Mexican migrant workers, organized the first successful farm workers union in American history. Diego grabbed the chance to tell the saga of the farm labor leader and civic rights activist in “Chavez,” which he directs and stars in, with Richard Peña in the title role.
Taking a break from preparing his latest production, “The Great Gatsby,” which opens the 66th Cannes Film Festival this Wednesday, May 15, director Baz Luhrmann sat down with us to look back at his relationship with the famed fest on the Croisette.
Since it’s crunch time for election candidates, I asked some celebrities for their unsolicited advice to our show biz colleagues, who are running for various political posts.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so to pay homage to our first “teachers” about life and love, I asked some celebs what particular memory/moment with their moms had left a lasting impact on them. It’s been 10 years since my mom passed away but thoughts of her seem so real that I can [...]
