Director Bong Joon-ho (left) with Korean actress and 'Parasite' star Park So-dam at the 11th Annual Governors Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Oct. 27, 2019. (Instagram) Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who won best director for “Parasite” at the 92nd Academy...
Asia Model Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes Asia's top models and celebrities, just wrapped up its 15th edition. For 2020, Filipino Filipino-Austrian muse Jasmine Maierhofer was awarded top honor. In 2015, models LA Aguinaldo and Ria Bolivar were recognized by Asia Model Awards as...
in front of the Villar SIPAG HQ, along C5 extension in Las Piñas City. The winners were Bryan Flores (grand prize), Glecy Dela Cruz (first runner-up), and Fercival Santos (second runner-up). The Las Piñas Parol is made of bamboo and Japanese paper. The bamboo tree is known for being...
Actor-writer-director Kidlat Tahimik has revealed he was tested positive for COVID-19 after he attended the Ibagiw festival in Baguio City. In an article published in Baguio Chronicle, the Father of Philippine Independent Cinema, also encouraged people he socialized with during the festival to have...
Asia’s first silent film festival goes digital this month Even in its earliest days, film and music go hand in hand. In the era of silent films, music was one of the potent tools used not just for effective storytelling, but also to convey emotions and help the pacing of the movie flow smoothly....
The list of this year’s participating movies in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival is finally out! Through a well-attended virtual press conference held recently, the organizers of this year’s MMFF revealed the wide array of film options that are awaiting Filipino movie fans this holiday...
During the Yuletide season, Filipinos love to come together as one family, and experience the holidays with cheerful joy and laughter over traditions such as Noche Buena and Simbang Gabi . One such integral part of modern Paskong Pinoy celebrations is the annual visit to Ayala Triangle Gardens for...
Organizers of the Metro Manila Film Festival announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 10 official entries for 2020. During the media launch lineup reveal, the 10 official entries are: “Magikland” (Brightlight Leisure Productions Inc and Gallaga Reyes Films) Pakboys Takusa (Viva Communications...
Photo from People Magazine/Joshua Kissi People magazine has just announced their annual ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ list. For 2020, they’re crowning no other than Michael B. Jordan (MBJ) as the finest of them all. We all know how great MBJ’s physique is (we stan him a #fitnessgoals), but have you...
Intrinsically embedded into Korean cultural heritage, kimchi is a traditional fermented dish that dates back to the 4th century. A popular staple in any Korean home, kimchi has grown to be a popular dish worldwide, thanks to the surge of Hallyu wave in the past decade. Photo from Korea Tourism...
Photos by Vina Medenilla From November 18 to 30, the Aroids Festival 2020 will showcase over 1000 plants from Arid and Aroids Nurseries at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. The festival runs until November 30th where their regular aroids will be released for sale including aglaonema and...
One of the many fads that have popped up during the pandemic is the resurging interest in ornamental plants. Folks looking for the next big thing will want to check out the Arid and Aroids Festival in Newport Mall which runs until November 22, Sunday. The event showcases plants from Arid and Aroids...
