By Carissa Alcantara
Some stories will remain in people's memory, whether good or bad. These stories appeared on other news and websites, making 2022 an exciting year in local showbiz.
Here's a quick round-up of all the trending stories during the year that was:
Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero split
Earlier in 2022, speculations appeared that the two had called it quits due to an alleged third party.
However, Heart made it clear that she and Sen. Chiz are still together after tagging him on her recent Instagram post.
SB19's debut performance on US television in New York
Pop group SB19 is just getting started.
Making their first debut performance on Fox 5 in New York for their song WYAT (Where You At), SB19 also did a sold-out concert in Araneta for their homecoming tour.
Joshua Garcia and Janella Salvador's kissing scene in "Darna"
Netizens were surprised at how Janella and Joshua performed well on their kissing scene during an episode in "Darna."
The YouTube video of ABS-CBN with the said scene has garnered more than 600K views in less than 24 hours since it was uploaded.
Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey engagement
After confirming their relationship in June 2020, former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach and Scottish businessman Jeremy Jauncey are walking down the aisle soon!
Pia posted a video of them announcing their engagement during a vacation in Amanpulo, Palawan, on her Instagram.
MMK ends after 31 years
Known for its heartwarming and inspiring stories, "Maalaala Mo Kaya" ended its 31-year run on air. It was hosted by Charo Santos Concio.
The screen icon thanked the letter senders, writers, directors, production staff, and stars for being part of the program's journey.
Eraserheads reunion concert
One of the most well-known bands in the '90s, the Eraserheads reunion made sure to give their fans a night to remember.
Four hours of non-stop classic and fan-favorite songs, Ely, together with bandmates Marcus, Buddy, and Raymund, made a history of performing back on stage.
Boy Abunda returns on GMA
After months of speculations, GMA welcomed home the King of Talk Boy Abunda. He is known for his iconic and memorable interviews throughout his career.
In some interviews, Boy made a comeback on television before the end of 2022.
Dolly De Leon makes history at the Golden Globes
Making her mark on the international screen, Filipino actress Dolly De Leon earned her nomination for best supporting actress at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.
Dolly, 53, became a breakout star following rave reviews for her performance as Abigail in "Triangle of Sadness," the Palme d' Or-winning comedy directed by Ruben Ostlund.
Jane De Leon transforms as 'Darna'
Jane De Leon's debut as Darna left the audience impressed. The momentous scene shot up the hashtag #LipadDarna atop the local Twitter trend list and the second spot in the worldwide list, with netizens primarily praising Jane's performance, costume, and visual effects.
Wilbert Tolentino and Zeinab Harake's online feud
After creating a video that exposed his co-vlogger Zeinab Harake, the feud between the two personalities got even more intense as they exchanged messages through various social media platforms.