Eleuterio De Guzman, college instructor: “I’m delighted to discover that my idol, Martin Nievera, is back to hosting a late night talk-show. I think that is something he does very well. But to do better, Martin should push the envelope and start learning how to speak fluently in Tagalog.
Lorna Tolentino will play Editha Burgos in the planned film directed by Joel Lamangan.
Fresh from her best actress win at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Nora Aunor traveled to Nueva Vizcaya last Wednesday to shoot Mes de Guzman’s “Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti,” a Cine Filipino finalist. According to producer Rhea de Guzman, the other cast members are Mara Lopez, Arnold Reyes, Sue Prado and Nueva Vizcaya actress Apung Guyang. De Guzman directed the award-winning indie drama “Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong.” Bayani San Diego Jr.
ELLEN SANTAMARIA, businesswoman: “I am saddened by the death of director Danny Zialcita. I hope CCP would organize a retrospective of his classics, like ‘Nagalit Ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng Gabi,” “Palabra de Honor” and “Dear Heart.”
Even if they were having problems with their roaming cell phone service, Filipino filmmakers Senedy Que, Jun Robles Lana, Chris Martinez and Alemberg Ang flooded Facebook and Twitter with updates on the 7th Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong on Monday night. Thanks to these intrepid indie directors, the Inquirer and the rest [...]
Nora Aunor was named Best Actress for her portrayal in the movie “Thy Womb” while Eddie Garcia bagged the Best Actor trophy for the movie “Bwakaw” at the 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong Monday night.
I immensely enjoyed bonding with my second mom, Amalia Fuentes, at Thaipan—my fave resto in Quezon City. Every time I look at Mama Nena, I see the kind of woman I want to be. She has aged gracefully. Mama Nena has taught me many things not by words but by example. She is truly a woman of substance and strength.
Now that digital filmmaking has “democratized” the local film scene, TV-movie stars have a new option to come up with thespic showcases to reveal how good they have become as actors.
Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia are nominated for best actress (for “Thy Womb”) and best actor (“Bwakaw”), respectively, at the 7th Asian Film Awards to be held in Hong Kong next month. Fans can help Aunor and Garcia win the People’s Choice trophies by voting online via http://hk.promotions.yahoo.com/movie/afa2013. Voting ends March 11. Last year, Eugene [...]
There was talk that Superstar Nora Aunor had been replaced by Eula Valdez in the coming TV5 soap “Never Say Goodbye.” Turned out, the rumor was false on at least two counts. Perci Intalan, the network’s creative and entertainment production head, told the Inquirer: “We had to lessen the scenes of Ate Guy (Nora’s [...]
Superstar Nora Aunor met witht Edita Burgos, mother of missing activist Jonas Burgos at the House of Prayer in Quezon City Tuesdayy.
Last Monday, a number of new TV programs made their debut in a strong bid to attract viewers, and distract them from the shows they usually watch.
