As the ambassador-designate of Japan to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya had a startling discovery about Filipinos—their love for Japanese anime and pop culture. (From left) Japanese Ambassador-designate Endo Kazuya and former Japanese envoy to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (Photo...
Direk Mark Reyes with the 'Voltes V: Legacy' Team After four years, the first-ever live-action adaptation of the phenomenal Japanese anime '70s "Voltes V" finally makes its highly anticipated premiere on GMA Telebabad this May 8. Featuring some of the new and popular artists today, "Voltes V:...
Filipino fans are not the only ones excited for the premiere of GMA-7’s “Voltes V: Legacy,” which was based on the hit Japanese anime of the same name, since Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko himself could not contain his enthusiasm over it. (Photo from Japanese Amb. to...
The stars of the highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of “Voltes V: Legacy” are set to ‘volt-in’ and amp up the return of in-person celebrations of the Dinagyang Festival this weekend. Iloilo’s annual festival is definitely back and GMA Network’s regional arm, GMA Regional TV, is...
Director Mark Reyes couldn't help but be thrilled about having unlocked a new "achievement." On Instagram, the Kapuso director shared: "Never thought I would ever see my name credited on TOEI Co. Japan’s website." "This is the official announcement for @voltesvlegacy as a fully licensed...
GMA head writer Suzette Doctolero took to social media recently to address naysayers concerning the "Voltes V: Legacy" teaser. On Facebook, Suzette advised critics to watch the TV series first before passing judgment. "On V5. May reaction: bakit may love story at agawan? Sagot: manood muna bago mag...
Let’s volt in. This may have been at the top of the minds of fans after the trailer of the much-awaited "Voltes V: Legacy" series dropped as part of the GMA New Year Countdown program over the weekend. They were only too quick to make it go viral. Note the trailer already hit a whopping 2.5...
The anime’s original producer, Toei Company, also expressed its excitement over the project. “The whole scale of the production is overwhelming. I think this is one of the biggest projects of GMA,” actor Miguel Tanfelix says in a featurette released on New Year’s Eve presenting a...
Martin del Rosario is thinking of incorporating a mischievous side to his portrayal of Prince Zardoz in "Voltes V: Legacy." He's doing so by way of Loki, a popular character seen in Marvel's series of films. "Actually tinitingnan ko talaga si Loki. Pero siya kasi very cunning," Martin said in an...
The team of "Voltes V: Legacy" is finally complete as Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega were introduced to play the Steve Armstrong and Jamie Robinson characters, respectively. They will join Raphael Landicho as Little Jon, Matt Lozano as Big Bert, and Radson Flores as Mark. The...
After almost a year of anticipation, GMA Network has finally released a new teaser trailer of the highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the hit Japanese anime series ‘Voltes V: Legacy’ drawing positive feedback from loyal fans and netizens. The one-minute trailer features a...
When Gen. Debold Sinas assumed office last November, he was 20 kilos slimmer because of a strict four-month weight loss program. The weight loss program was under the supervision of a doctor and fitness experts. His routine: Strict diet, exercise, less alcohol, and a good sleep. A four-minute...
