Ahead of his first meet-and-greet with Filipinos fans online on July 11, this Korean superstar sits down with this writer on a one-on-one I told Hyun Bin when I had the chance to speak to him on Zoom that, in fact, Crash Landing on You was what I would consider my ticket to the world of...
The below par performance of Uneasy Talent (UT) did not escape the production team. UT was a reliable performer and delivered well even in difficult scenes. However, the team could not understand why UT seemed distracted in her scenes with Co-Performer (CP). UT could not seem to use her vocal cords...
We know him mainly as a funnyman, a politician, but did you know Joey Marquez was once a janitor? Indeed. He worked as a janitor at Clark Air Base when he was a teenager. He told "Tunay Na Buhay," "I was around 14, 15 years old 15 then..." According to Joey, he had to do it out of necessity after...
Growing up, Concerned Parent (CP) often teased Likeable Kid (LK) on matters of the heart. LK grew into an attractive young man and with that, his appeal to women was undeniable. As years passed, LK used his fame and fortune to his advantage. While making sure he had enough for his needs, he also...
Prior to making a life-changing decision, Restless Talent (RT) was offered a challenging role for a future project. The role could make critics notice her and award-winning bodies to give the recognition that would boost her career. However, nothing was definite at that point. The pandemic hit hard...
When Opulent Partner (OP) found out that Adept Actress (AA) was being considered for a project, he immediately used his connections to verify the rumor. OP confirmed the rumor, but nothing was definite yet. Immediately, OP called a Production Head (PH) and told them to drop the idea. PH talked to...
The offer seemed promising. Freelance Talent (FT) only asked for time to think about the deal Enterprising Personality (EP) presented to him. FT has been consolidating his offers and EP saw the possible opportunities for FT if she were given the go-signal to transact on his behalf. Later on, EP...
Is it true that a production unit and its Team Leader (TL) went through a COVID-19 ordeal? TL has been tight on maintaining the quality of the show that the risk of COVID-19 seemed to have been overlooked. In the process of coming up with episodes, the production team was instructed by TL to...
Creeping insecurity Once among top contenders, the pressure is to rise above the rest or maintain the position. When fame and fortune are involved, as well as new entries coming in, competition for the top position can be very stressful. Such was the realization of Top Contender (TC). As soon as TC...
Friends of Nonchalant Dude (ND) are worried at how his personal relationship is evolving. The strong presence of Influential Personality (IP) might not be good for his financial standing in the long run. ND and IP developed a bond when ND was in a troubling time of his life. IP was there for...
The online meet up was organized as a reunion and homage to a Well-loved Person (WP). Celebrities and close associates were invited to participate. The confirmed attendees were instructed to give speeches lasting not more than five minutes as the number of participants was overwhelming. Celebrity...
An important lesson conveyed by celebrities who have lasted decades in the industry is humility. Moreover, the treatment from the lowest rank to the highest rank should be consistent, that is, to be kind regardless of status. Sadly, newbies often bear the attitude of celebrities who attained...
