A woman has come out to allege that she was romantically involved with South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min . The woman made a series of social media posts claiming she had been in a relationship with the 55-year-old actor since 2024. She also shared what she alleged were messenger conversations and...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival, which will feature film screenings, a student short film competition and events on Korean webtoons. The festival, themed "K-Story: Stories that Move Us," includes three main activities scheduled from...
For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens and closes with two internationally acclaimed independent films that reflect the complexity of the Filipino experience. The opening film, "Enjoy Your Stay," explores a mother 's enduring love for her daughter,...
Film producer Aquino Plotado received the Best Film Producer award during the 12th Emirates Film Festival 2026 held on July 26 at the New Covent Garden Theatre in Mall of the Emirates. Plotado was recognized for producing the short film "As the Call, So the Echo." The film previously earned Best...
Charlie Fleming has spoken publicly for the first time about former co-star James Graham 's recent decision to come out as a trans woman, saying she fully supports her friend 's journey toward living authentically. During the cast launch of Regal Entertainment 's "Haunted Carnival,"...
Fans have been asking to see Maricel Soriano and Fyang Smith in the same movie for months. They 're finally getting their wish. Regal Entertainment has paired the two actresses in "Haunted Carnival," one of the first four official entries to the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival. It 's the...
Lovi Poe is making another major mark behind the camera as "Makikiraan Po (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors)," the latest film from internationally acclaimed Filipino auteur Lav Diaz, heads to one of the world 's most prestigious film festivals. The historical drama has been selected to make its...
Award-winning filmmaker Erik Matti has publicly responded after cinematographer Neil Daza shared a cryptic Facebook post that many in the local film industry interpreted as directed at the director, bringing an apparent behind-the-scenes dispute into the public eye. The controversy began when Daza...
Award-winning animated documentary "58th" will finally have its Philippine premiere at the 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival following a successful run in international film festivals. Directed by Carl Joseph Papa, the film is scheduled to screen on Aug. 13 at 8:30 p.m. at the...
The trailer for "Filipiñana" has generated widespread excitement among moviegoers, with many praising its striking visuals, compelling performances, and distinctly Filipino story following its successful run on the international film festival circuit. Social media users have described the preview...
A quick run-through of the first four accepted entries to points to the following observations. Looks like the December filmfest, anticipated by many, has a winner on its hands. This early, all eyes are on a landmark comedic encounter in one film between Vice Ganda versus Vic Sotto. Vice Ganda...
For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
