Popular television personality Maine Mendoza is the newest celebrity endorser of the Vivo smartphone brand. Mendoza was presented as the newest face of the leading smartphone developer in a launch event held in May at the SM Megamall Activity Center. In a media release Vivo Philippines said it chose the TV host and actress “for […]
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Nickelodeon teases “Blue’s Clues & You” new host Joshua Dela Cruz
Nickelodeon has just released a video teaser for the revived “Blue’s Clues & You” children’s television series now hosted by Filipino-American Josh Dela Cruz. The popular animated series for preschoolers which first aired in 1996 originally starred Steve Burns and a blue girl puppy on a puzzle adventure. The new show trailer has Josh and […]
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“Ang Huling El Bimbo” extended due to public demand July-August 2019
The Resorts World Manila (RWM) staging of “Ang Huling El Bimbo (AHEB)” has again been extended due to insistent public demand. The Full House Theater Company’s (FHTC) musical theatre production of the music legacy from 90s OPM band icon Eraserheads has been running since July 2018 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at RWM. The […]
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Clint Ramos wins 2019 Obie Award for Best Set Design in New York
Filipino-American Clint Ramos was awarded the 2019 Obie for Set Design for Wild Goose Dreams by The Public Theater. This is Ramos’ second Obie after he won Sustained Excellence of Costume Design in 2013. The University of the Philippines Dulaang UP alumnus went on social media to share his excitement, writing, “Unbelievable two days to […]
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Jhett Tolentino bio docu wins European Independent Film Bronze Award
Three-time Tony awardee Jhett Tolentino’s biographical documentary “Life is What You Make It” has again picked up another international award. The Filipino-American Broadway music producer announced on the short film’s Facebook page on May 23 his Bronze Medal win at the European Independent Film Festival (EIFA) in Germany. SEE Awards received by Jhett Tolentino. Tolentino’s […]
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French Fête de la Musique festival spotlights Pinoy musicians
Pinoy musicians are headlining the Philippine leg of Fête de la Musique, France’s world music day event that simultaneously takes place around the world every June. Dubbed the largest international live music event in the world with more than 340 cities globally participating, the Philippines will witness simultaneous music stages for different Pinoy music genres […]
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Regina Aquino wins Helen Hayes Best Actress Award | Good News Pilipinas Exclusive
Filipino-American actress Regina Aquino started and ended her acceptance speech with these Filipino words of endearment and appreciation: “Mahal kita… Salamat! (I love you… Thank you)” as she won the plum Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play in ceremonies held at The Anthem D.C. on May 13. Aquino was recognized for […]
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Aicelle Santos represents Philippines’ best in Beijing’s Asian Culture Carnival
Filipino singer and stage actress Aicelle Santos represented the Philippines’ Filipino talent at the the Asian Culture Carnival held in Beijing, China. Santos was featured in the Carnival together with around 8,000 performers from all over the world including Korean singer-actor Rain, Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, and Hollywood superstar and martial artist Jackie Chan. Prior […]
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Acapellago, Pinopela win Moscow Spring A Capella Festival
Homegrown Filipino a capella choir Acapellago won first prize, while Pinopela picked up the 3rd prize at the Moscow Spring A Capella Festival held in May. The two Filipino a capella singing groups won in the Medium Vocal Ensemble Category, hailed as best among 90 groups in competitions which ran for 12 days on 51 […]
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Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams learns Filipino martial arts for fight scenes
Award-winning actress Maisie Williams who plays the role of Arya Stark, the young assassin in HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones (GOT), was revealed to have been trained in the Filipino Martial Arts of Arnis for her fight scenes in the Battle of Winterfell. Williams prepared for her role on GOT Season 8 by training […]
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Cannes Producers Network spotlights Philippines’ film industry
The prestigious Marché du Film’s Cannes Producers Network is putting the spotlight on the Philippine film industry as one of the 7 countries in focus during the world’s biggest film market gathering in France. The producers market happens alongside the Cannes Film Festival which will be featuring Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s “Hupa” starring Piolo Pascual. […]
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Netflix hit series “Insatiable” features first Filipina Miss Universe Gloria Diaz
The Philippines’ first Filipina Miss Universe, Gloria Diaz, is coming out in the second season of Netflix hit series “Insatiable.” Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz landed a cameo role as herself in the show about a teenager aiming and being trained to become a beauty pageant title holder. Diaz, the first Filipina Miss Universe who […]
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