LionhearTV Posted: 10 Jul 2022 05:17 AM PDT Joshua Garcia gets netizens ‘thirsty’ as he goes topless on ‘Mars Ravelo’s Darna’ Posted: 10 Jul 2022 12:52 AM PDT The trailer for the upcoming Mars Ravelo’s Darna had netizens gasping for air after seeing Kapamilya star Joshua Garcia topless Thursday, July 7. The three-minute preview became a trending topic in the Philippines, with the #DarnaTrailer because of how well-made it was. However, Garcia, who plays police officer Brian Samonte Robles, was shown holding a gun, half-naked, while peeking to the window, stealing the show. A netizen tweeted, “Maganda ‘yung trailer ng darna” while sharing pictures of the actor, with and without his uniform—well, three of them were of the Kapamilya star without his clothes. A netizen also agreed to tweet, “Ganda nga.” Another said that the main highlight, not including a glimpse of how Iza Calzado’s extraordinary first Darna role, was Garcia’s topless scene. His scene also sent “warmth” to fans, with one netizen sharing that she had to smash the pause button. “Ang init sa mata, hahaha,” said a netizen. The actor seldom shows some skin in his roles. It surprised netizens to see him just like this one: The series that stars Jane de Leon is helmed by Chito S. Roño together with director Avel Sunpongco. Mars Ravelo’s Darna will premiere on August only on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and iWantTFC. The post Joshua Garcia gets netizens ‘thirsty’ as he goes topless on ‘Mars Ravelo’s Darna’ appeared first on LionhearTV. | Kelvin Miranda, Abdul Raman, Shaun Salvador are happy to be part of Rufa Mae Quinto’s comeback sitcom Posted: 10 Jul 2022 12:45 AM PDT Kapuso’s young heartthrobs Kelvin Miranda, Abdul Raman, and Shaun Salvador, on Monday, June 6, expressed how lucky they are to work with returning actress Rufa Mae Quinto. They are part of the upcoming sitcom Tols, wherein they are triplets. Miranda will play Uno, Raman as Third, and Salvador as Dos. Quinto leads the show as Barbara “Barbie” Macaspac, an entertainer in Japan. Betong Sumaya will be playing for the first time as a villain, with Arkin Del Rosario also added into the mix. In an interview, Miranda said, “Siyempre nakakatuwa. First of all, sa muling pagbabalik ni Ms. Peachy…kami ang unang nakasama niya sa comeback sa show din. So nakakatuwa, nakakataba ng puso. Marami [din] kaming natutunan sa kanya sa set.” The actress just ended her hiatus after living in America for a while. She just returned to the Philippines on March 17. Quinto said that she missed acting as to why she accepted the project. “Kasi na-miss ko ang sitcom,” she shared. The actress-comedian even joked, “Talagang pang-sitcom ang beauty ko eh, hahaha charot!” The sitcom was also special to her as it marked her return as a Kapuso. “Napaka-espesyal kasi nga una, nagbalik ako—first time ulit—first time sa GMA. Matagal po akong nawala, mula pa no’ng Bubble Gang 2013. Nag-asawa, kinasal, everything. So ilang years ‘yon? Halos sampung taon.” Meanwhile, Salvador revealed that there was only happiness during the taping of Tols. “Sobrang saya na umaabot sa point na nagkakalokohan na ang lahat.” On the other hand, Raman admitted it was a challenge doing comedy. “I would say I enjoyed comedy much more than drama. Pero sitcom is much harder than drama. Pero overall, lahat naman nae-enjoy ko.” The young Kapuso artist also added that he aspires to be a comedian and would follow Sumaya’s footsteps. “Hindi po talaga ako comedian. Aspiring lang po. Gusto ko pong maging [isang] Betong.” Starting June 25, Tols will be airing every Saturday at 7 p.m; on GTV. The post Kelvin Miranda, Abdul Raman, Shaun Salvador are happy to be part of Rufa Mae Quinto’s comeback sitcom appeared first on LionhearTV. | Darryl Yap highlights how supportive Pres. Bongbong Marcos’s camp over ‘Maid in Malacañang’ Posted: 10 Jul 2022 12:42 AM PDT On June 25, Darryl Yap highlighted how supportive President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr’s camp was over his upcoming Viva movie, Maid in Malacañang. At the media conference for Maid in Malacañang, Yap recalled talking to Sandro Marcos, inferring that BBM and his family are supportive of the project. “If you’re asking me kung anong masasabi ni BBM, the last time that I — the last I person na nakausap ko from the camp was Sandro pa eh–was Congressman Sandro. So I think they’re supportive. “Sa totoo lang, sobrang busy nila–I don’t want to get the movie in the middle of their business because, after all, this is entertainment. And Sen. Imee spearheads the creative committee– and sabi ko kanya manood sila sana, and then Sandro was asking about the premiere night details and everything. So everybody’s excited.” He also hinted at Diego Loyzaga’s portrayal of a young BBM. “So we are very careful with the things that are being discussed in the film because as we know, ’80s and now, 2022, we have different– siyempre bata pa si President BBM doon, but I cannot alter history and story. But ipapakita tayo ng mga, sabi nga ni Diego, konting pagkapilyo, kabataan, katotohanan, I cannot erase that. Lahat naman tayo dumaan sa ganon.” He also recalled his eagerness to show support to BBM during his campaign. “During the campaign, I went to the headquarters of BBM in Mandaluyong, at first they were asking help and I told them, what kind of help I can offer? And, they didn’t seem to like it because alam mo naman medyo aggresive– my campaign. Hindi pang mabait. Mabait kasi si BBM, I’m not saying hindi mabait si Senator Imee, pero parang ganon.” Maid in Malacañang stars Cesar Montano, Ruffa Gutierrez, Cristine Reyes, Diego Loyzaga, Ella Cruz, Karla Estrada, Beverly Salviejo, and Elizabeth Oropesa. Directed by Darryl Yap and produced by Viva Films, Maid in Malacañang premieres in theaters worldwide on July 20. The post Darryl Yap highlights how supportive Pres. Bongbong Marcos’s camp over ‘Maid in Malacañang’ appeared first on LionhearTV. | ‘Lolong’ growls louder on prime time during its pilot episode! Posted: 10 Jul 2022 12:23 AM PDT The newest Kapuso series Lolong captured the viewers’ and netizens’ attention during its pilot episode. On July 4, the action-adventure-themed program aired its first episode on the GMA Network’s Telebabad lineup, replacing First Lady. According to AGB Nielsen’s data, Lolong earned a 17.7% rating on July 4 and ranked #2 on the leaderboards. It was only 0.3% behind GMA’s 24 Oras, the most-watched TV program nationwide. Lolong also established a 5.8% lead against its rival Kapamilya show FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Based on its rating, Lolong is an improvement of its predecessor First Lady. First Lady earned 14.4% for its pilot in February, while it concluded on July 1 with a 17.1% rating. Aside from dominating the free TV, Lolong was also talked about on social media due to its thrilling premiere. It topped the trending chart on Twitter. Netizens also acclaimed Lolong for its star-studded casting. Lolong stars Kapuso Action-Drama Prince Ruru Madrid. Joining Madrid are Christopher de Leon, Jean Garcia, Shaira Diaz, Arra San Agustin, Paul Salas, Rochelle Pangilinan, Bembol Roco, Malou de Guzman, Mikoy Morales, Ian de Leon, DJ Durano, Marco Alcaraz, and Maui Taylor. Some of the guest cast includes Ryan Eigenmann, Gina Pareño, and Pokwang. For its first episode, the series featured the young Lolong and introduced the characters that became part of his growing-up years. They also immediately featured an intense action of Lolong fighting with armed men in their village. The post ‘Lolong’ growls louder on prime time during its pilot episode! appeared first on LionhearTV. | Kyle Echarri clarifies that he’s only asking for prayers for his sister with his IG posts Posted: 10 Jul 2022 12:16 AM PDT On July 1, Kapamilya artist Kyle Echarri clarified that he’s only asking for prayers for his sister Bella with his recent Instagram post. During the media conference for Beach Bros, Kyle said he wasn’t asking people to feel bad for him and his family following his sister’s Brain Tumor diagnosis. “The reason why I posted it po, para po sa mga nakakaalam, I’m not asking for self pity. I’m not asking you guys to feel bad for me /and my family. We’re really just asking for prayers. It’s a hard time in my life and the family. “I’m really just asking for prayers as much as I can. Alam ko mahirap po ‘yung pinagdadaanan ng pamilya ko, pero what I always say is God is always bigger than this. And God hopefully would find a way for my little sister.” Earlier, Kyle confirmed that his sister Isabella “Bella” Rae Echarri was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor in May 2022 through an IG post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfF-Y6ouCf- He then discussed their family’s struggle following Bella’s diagnosis. “Kita ninyo naman po sa post ko tungkol sa kanya, she’s been my world since the day she was born. She is my number one. Mahirap po talaga, ‘yung pinagdadaanan ninya po ngayon, medyo mahirap po, di lang po para sa akin kung di sa buong pamilya ko.” He then admitted feeling hurt because he couldn’t be with his sister at the moment. “It hurts that I can’t be there for her at this very moment in time, I can’t be there for her at this very moment in time, I can’t be with her all the time. Pero, it’s just better for her to get her treatment in America. For us, we feel it’d be better there. Also mahal na mahal ko po talaga ‘yung kapatid ko alam ninyo naman po ‘yun since day one. Tuwing nagge-guest po siya sa Magandang Buhay, umiiyak po ako parati, mahal na mahal ko ‘yun.” He also attributed his success as a Kapamilya artist because of his sister Bella. “She always know that, she’s been the biggest blessing I’ve ever received in my life. And hindi ninyo po makikita ang ganitong Kyle Echarri kung wala po si Isabela Rae Echarri, kasi siya po talaga ang nagbago ng buhay ko. And, she’s always been the center of my life.” As for his project, Kyle Echarri stars in the Kapamilya digital series Beach Bros alongside Chie Filomeno. The series also includes new Kapamilya artists such as Lance Carr, Brent Manalo, Raven Rigor, Sean Tristan, Kira Balinger, and Angelica Lao. Beach Bros premieres on July 16 via iWantTFC. The post Kyle Echarri clarifies that he’s only asking for prayers for his sister with his IG posts appeared first on LionhearTV. | Nadine Lustre, open to working with James Reid again Posted: 09 Jul 2022 11:55 PM PDT Multimedia Princess Nadine Lustre earlier on June 21, Tuesday reiterated that she is willing to work on a project with ex-boyfriend James Reid. In a previous media conference for her Vivamax movie Greed, Lustre pointed out that a project with Reid is possible, but it depends on the actor. “I think it really depends on the story at the end of the day. Kasi even naman si James he's very explorative with all the things that he wanted to do. Let's see if he's still down to do movies. I'm sure if there's a good script he's probably game to do it. But for now, I feel like he wants to focus more on his music. That's why he's in L.A. So 'yon, it depends. We'll see.” During the Careless Music trade launch, the actress once again confirmed that she is open to being paired with her former partner. “Let’s see what happens. Kasi kami naman we’re very collaborative,” she explained. Lustre, a pioneer of Reid’s label company, added, “I mean, we’re working together now. So ‘yon, let’s see. I can’t really… I mean hindi ko kayang magsalita ng patapos just because there are so many possibilities.” Meanwhile, as a Careless Music artist, she now wants to focus on her music career and get back on the stage. “Definitely music. All of the things I’m passionate about. It’s one thing that I enjoy,” said the artist, “I enjoy performing also, so sana with our events next year and this year, magpe-perform uli kami because I love performing in front of the crowd.” The JaDine tandem has produced a series of hit movies like Diary Ng Panget, Talk Back And You’re Dead, This Time, and Never Not Love You. The former couple also starred in the Kapamilya teleserye On The Wings Of Love and Till I Met You. The post Nadine Lustre, open to working with James Reid again appeared first on LionhearTV. | ‘Huwag gawing puhunan ang mga anak.’ Jaclyn Jose urges parents not to use their kids to rise from poverty Posted: 09 Jul 2022 11:47 PM PDT On July 5, seasoned actress Jaclyn Jose urged parents not to use their children to rise from poverty. During the media conference for her upcoming Vivamax film Tahan, Jose cited the responsibilities of parents to their children. “Correct, ‘yan ang pinakamalaking lesson ng pelikulang ito, huwag natin gawing puhunan ang mga anak sa kabuhayan, sa kinabukasan, hindi nila problema ang naging problema ng magulang. It is the responsibility of the mother or the parents to take care of their children, not the other way around. Kasi, bata pa ‘yang mga ‘yan. Dapat inaaruga mo pa, inaalagaan mo pa, at tinutulungan.” She also compared those parents who exploit their kids to get a ‘magandang buhay’ via prostitution. “Pero, I’m sorry to say this, hindi naman sa Pilipinas din, sa buong mundo, ginagawang puhunan ang ating mga anak para sa ating magandang buhay. Pageants, kung ano-anong reality whatever, pinupush ang mga bata, younger age ‘to ha, so parang prostitution na rin ‘yun di ba?” She then expressed her hopes that Tahan could give insight to parents about the dangers of taking advantage of their children. “Siguro sa kahirapan ng buhay, pero sana through this movie, mabigan natin ng lesson ang mga nanay na ito ang mangyayari sa anak mo kapag nagpatuloy ka na gawin ‘yan. “Higit sa lahat hindi sila ang kailangan maging puhunan or itulak sa kapahamakan para ka umangat. So maganda ‘yung lesson ng film in regards to mother and children. Huwag gawing puhunan ang mga anak.” Jose also admitted to missing her kids Andi Eigenmann and Gwen Garimond Ilagan Guck. “Alam mo pag nanay ka hindi ka tumatahan you know. Kailan ko huling pinatahan ang sarili ko? You can’t stop a mother to cry. “Longing, missing your children, missing my Andy and my son. Pag nanay ka hindi ka tatahan. You just have to control and keep loving. A mother cannot stop, hindi pwedeng tumahan ang nanay. Lagi ‘yang nakabantay, lagi ‘yang naka-abang. Kahit natutulog ‘yan, hindi mo mapapatahan ang isang ina. ‘Yun ang nagpapaiyak sa akin, mga anak ko, missing them.” Jose stars in the Vivamax psycho-thriller Tahan, wherein she portrays a killer mother. The film also stars Cloe Barreto and JC Santos. Directed by Bobby Bonifacio and written by Quinn Carillo, Tahan premieres on July 22 via Vivamax. The post ‘Huwag gawing puhunan ang mga anak.’ Jaclyn Jose urges parents not to use their kids to rise from poverty appeared first on LionhearTV. | Direk Laurenti Dyogi on Star Magic talents: Equal opportunities for everyone Posted: 09 Jul 2022 11:01 AM PDT Star Magic head Direk Laurenti Dyogi at a virtual media conference Friday, July 1, stated that the talent arm of ABS-CBN is finding ways to give opportunities to each and every one of their talents who are “ready to conquer new heights.” The Kapamilya Network launched its Star Magic 30: Beyond the Stars that includes a mix of young and seasoned artists in Kim Chiu, Zanjoe Marudo, Andrea Brillantes, Carlo Aquino, Maymay Entrata, Charlie Dizon, Edward Barber, Donny Pangilinan, Alexa Ilacad, Belle Mariano, KD Estrada, Maris Racal, and Gigi De Lana. “Well, all the opportunities are open to our artists,” said Direk Lauren. He can’t deny that there were challenges in choosing which of their talents should join the tour. According to the Star Magic head, the pandemic gave a set of limitations regarding how they will approach this upcoming event. “The only limitation that we have right now is, of course, the schedule; some are really busier than the others, and some have commitments. Our protocols are harder right now; like our artists getting to lock in. That’s why some of the stars wouldn’t join the tour because of their commitments in Manila. “Unlike before wherein we could do one project, and do another, almost simultaneously. Now, our artists can only concentrate on one because of the strict protocols that we implement for our shows and our tapings,” he explained. Despite the struggles, Direk Lauren stressed that Star Magic will continue to “create opportunities to a mix of artists, not only the singers, the performers” who are “willing to take on the challenge of new opportunities and new challenges, we would give them the right tools as they conquer new heights.” Meanwhile, the chosen artists that will join the tour are meant to bring fresh faces to Kapamilya supporters in the US, with the guidance of seasoned talents. “Well, after two years, we want something new, we wanna see something new, so to speak. So we’re bringing in our new stars. But also we have our reliable stars. We have Kim, we have Zanjoe, and we have Carlo as part of the team. “So they will be the ones heading this concert. We have the younger ones, who, in the past two years, have been very active on social media, on broadcast, and everywhere. So this is a mix of our reliables, our old ones, our solid artists, and the new upcoming artists of Star Magic,” Direk Lauren shared. Continuing the tradition. The 2022 US Tour is an effort to continue the tradition that Star Magic, during Johnny Manahan’s time, has implemented: developing talents and bringing them closer to the international caliber. Direk Lauren pointed out that this time, the Kapamilya talent arm is adding the power of the digital platform. “We’re creating our content, we’re very active on social media, we’re encouraging all our artists to be active on social media, and we’re now entering the new phase of getting to the live shows again. Star Magic will definitely create content for our artists and a lot of our projects would be a way of marketing them not only in the Philippines and TFC but globally.” He continued, “When we go to the States this coming August, we’ve also planned out some immersion programs for them, and some workshops that they can take on. So that we can also elevate their artistry and their craft so that they’re ready to conquer the world and be part of the global arena of international artists.” Star Magic 30: Beyond the Stars will kick off on July 23 at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Then from August 6, 12, and 14, they will be at the King’s Theater, Warfield Theater, and Saban Theatre. The post Direk Laurenti Dyogi on Star Magic talents: Equal opportunities for everyone appeared first on LionhearTV. | How will ‘It’s Showtime’s’ entry on TV5 affect ‘Lunch Out Loud’? Posted: 09 Jul 2022 08:03 AM PDT From former noontime rivals, It’s Showtime and Lunch Out Loud are now allies in giving their audience the best noontime programming ever. On Wednesday, July 6, TV5 confirmed that the Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime will be airing soon on the Kapatid network. A Facebook post on News5’s page and a news report by MJ Marfori on Frontline Pilipinas confirmed that It’s Showtime and Lunch Out Loud will be teaming up this coming July to strengthen TV5’s noontime programming further. But what will happen to LOL now that It’s Showtime will most probably take over its current timeslot? Currently, LOL aired in the same timeslot as It’s Showtime. Although MJ Marfori gave no specific details, she said that the two shows would go back-to-back, giving their lunchtime viewers fun and happiness. Now, the question is, where will Lunch Out Loud sit once It’s Showtime goes onboard on TV5? There are only two options it’s either pre-programming or post-programming timeslot. Putting LOL in It’s Showtime’s pre-programming slot will test if they really built a following for the past years. After it’s launch in October 2020, LOL boost of being the 2nd most-watched noontime show after the country’s longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga!. LOL, for the longest time, has been bragging about that distinction since that position was previously held by It’s Showtime during the pre-ABS-CBN shutdown. "Awa naman ng Diyos, after Eat Bulaga, kami na. Ganoon na yung ratings," said one of its hosts Bayani Agbayani. Their rating ranking was also used to dispel rumors of the show’s cancellation after TV5 axed their former Sunday variety noontime show Sunday Noontime Live and was replaced by the simulcast broadcast of ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To in January 2021. Following the cancellation of SNL, many netizens have speculated that LOL will be the next to be axed to give way to It’s Showtime’s entry to the Kapatid Network. The rumors, however, died down when TV5 continued to air LOL. Meanwhile, if TV5 decided to put LOL as It’s Showtime’s post-programming, it will most probably boost LOL more. Traditionally, if a show’s pre-program is strong, the next program benefits from viewer retention. So if It’s Showtime will be LOL’s pre-programming, it is a strong brand that will help LOL attract more viewers. With It’s Showtime’s established brand for over a decade, they have proven to be a force to reckon with in the noontime TV competition. In fact, despite its limited reach on A2Z Channel 11, It’s showtime managed to beat LOL in the ratings game for several instances. And with that, it’s safe to say that It’s Showtime will definitely compliment LOL, and it will be LOL’s opportunity to prove that they can also compliment It’s Showtime in return. The post How will ‘It’s Showtime’s’ entry on TV5 affect ‘Lunch Out Loud’? appeared first on LionhearTV. | Ella Cruz calls for humanity amid the bashing she receives Posted: 09 Jul 2022 08:00 AM PDT Maid in Malacañang star Ella Cruz on Thursday, July 7, asked for her bashers to have a “little humanity” and exclude her family from the criticism she is currently receiving. Cruz got into a controversy when she likened history to gossip. Her critics targetted the actress’s family, specifically her father, who tried to get a local government seat but failed. She then posted, “Bash me all you want PERO WAG NIYONG IDADAMAY PAMILYA KO. Have a little humanity, please.” Meanwhile, historian Xiao Chua reacted to Cruz’s statement. “Humihingi kayo ng humanity pero yung mga kakampi niyo ang walang humanity sa amin. Ganyan talaga ngayon. Sawa an ako sa call for sobriety, ‘pag inaway ka, awayin mo,” wrote Chua on his Twitter. Former Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon also shared her take after Cruz cried for a “little humanity.” “Ayan UP History professor nakabangga mo Ella Cruz,” she tweeted. “Mag-aral ka kasi ng History, hindi tsismis.” Netizens also called Cruz a “hypocrite” for seeking kindness from the public. A netizen believed that there is an education crisis in the country, proven that “Mas lamang pa ang salita ng tambay na madaling maintindihan.” Meanwhile, Pasig City First District Councilor and former TV personality Kiko Rustia blamed the influencers, who twisted history into the narrative they want. “Sinira ng mga revisionist vloggers yung reputation at credibility ng mga Historians natin na naghirap sa pag aral ng kasasayan ng bansa natin. Those revisionist vloggers should be held accountable.” Cruz, on the other hand, would not have gone viral if the public did not give it any attention, said a netizen. Entertainment reporter Lolit Solis even lambasted the actress during her YouTube show Take it! Take it! Me Ganon?! The movie that stars Cruz along with Cesar Montano, Christine Reyes, and Diego Loyzaga will be released sometime this month. The controversial content creator Darryl Yap directed the controversial movie. 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