At just 17, Emilio was already making a name for himself in the Elvis tribute scene. The singer from Weston-super-Mare, UK, broke through in 2019 after winning the “Images of the King” World Championship Non-Pro Division in Memphis during Elvis Week. He followed that victory with wins in...
In his latest exhibit, “The Diaries of My Time,” Talisaynon artist Roedil Geraldo acts as both a visual memoirist and a social conscience. Utilizing a blend of terracotta sculpture, acrylic paintings, and intricate pen-and-ink drawings, he presents a journal that logs his intimate, often...
Rayu Gravador and Frances Lacap ended their Campus Cutie journey on a high note after taking home the top titles in the second season of Sparkle’s search for young campus stars. The two were declared the Ultimate Campus Cuties during the Season 2 finale on Sunday, August 9. Rayu and Frances were...
At 21, Althea Ablan is ready to find out what else she can do. After 10 years with GMA, the actress is taking a major step by signing an exclusive management contract with Viva Artists Agency (VAA) in partnership with Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Talent Circuit. Now, she wants to move toward more...
Some people drift into our lives sans fanfare, yet end up leaving the biggest mark. They may not stay forever, but their presence comes at the right time, offering comfort, encouragement or simply the reassurance that someone is there when it matters most. It is this quiet kind of connection that...
Nature does not hurry, yet everything gets accomplished. This is the timeless sentiment of Erikson Arcilla’s exhibit, “The Longest Wait Makes the Prettiest Flowers,” showing at the Art Underground Manila until Aug. 10. Centering on the delicate balance between limestone, moss, and orchid...
Concern spread across social media after Miss Jade So broke down during a recent TikTok livestream, where she appeared visibly distressed and repeatedly cried. Clips from the broadcast quickly circulated online, prompting an outpouring of support from fans. In response, the Alfio Family and Haus Of...
James Graham, 19, never planned for his coming out story to become a public moment. The former Sparkle artist, who was once being positioned as a rising teen idol in Philippine showbiz, was surprised when a private expression of his true self suddenly gained widespread attention online. It began...
There is a striking theatricality to the way memory settles on canvas in Vanessa Schiavone’s latest solo exhibit, “What Time Cannot Keep,” currently running at Improv Art Gallery until July 25. For an artist who considers herself a “human archaeologist,” her oil-on-linen paintings operate...
For many young Filipinos, college is not just about preparing for a career. It is also where they develop critical thinking, discover their identity, and deepen their understanding of the country 's history and culture. That is why a proposal to reduce general education courses in higher...
The rift among the children of the late National Artist Nora Aunor deepened this week after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon traded conflicting claims over the management of their mother 's estate, legacy, and plans to preserve her name. The latest exchange marks another development in the...
For Filipino artist Billy Bagtas, canvas isn’t merely a surface for paint; it is an operating table, a dance floor, and a mirror for the soul. Stepping away from an early detour in management to pursue fine arts at Earist, Billy’s journey has always been dictated by an inner compass that values...
