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Diego Loyzaga highlights his daughter Hailey as his ‘forever person’

March 2, 2024
On February 15, actor Diego Loyzaga highlighted how his ‘forever person’ would be his daughter, Hailey.  At the media event for A Glimpse of Forever, which LionhearTV covered, reporters asked the cast members who they would consider their forever person.  Loyzaga responded, “My daughter. Or if I have more kids in the future, I would love to [...]
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Anthony Jennings highlightes how Maris Racal set the tone for their love team despite having real-life relationships

March 2, 2024
On February 16, Kapamilya star Anthony Jennings highlighted how he and Maris Racal set the tone for their love team despite having real-life relationships. During the media event for Star Magic artists at the Limbaga 77 Cafe in Quezon City, Jennings said that he and Racal respect each other’s personal lives and relationships.  “Siguro kasi [...]
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Ralph Christian Engle recounts his seven-year relationship that ended in ‘Salisihan’

February 19, 2024
On February 13, Viva artist Ralph Christian Engle recounted his seven-year relationship that ended in ‘Salisihan.’ At the media conference for the Vivamax movie Salisihan, which LionhearTV covered, Engle disclosed how his past relationship ended with his partner suddenly replacing him with someone else.  “Sa experience sa salisihan, mayroon na rin ako. ‘Yung seven years [...]
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Direk Zig Dulay considers Alessandra de Rossi his standard for actors

February 19, 2024
On February 15, award-winning director Zig Dulay considered Alessandra de Rossi his standard for actors. During a media gathering at Wildflour Cafe and Bakery in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, Dulay recounted working with de Rossi on various projects, most notably, Bambanti in 2015 and Firefly in 2023.  “From time to time, lagi [...]
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Enrique Gil recounts how he and Liza Soberano agreed to promote each other’s film

February 8, 2024
On February 2, Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil recounted how he and Liza Soberano agreed to promote each other’s film. At the media conference for I’m Not Big Bird, which LionhearTV covered, Gil explained that Soberano’s comment on the trailer of his upcoming film happened because they agreed to support each other’s projects. “Hindi, siyempre, nagkausap kami kasi, [...]
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Donny Pangilinan details his hands-on involvement with ‘Good Game (GG) The Movie’ 

January 23, 2024
On January 10, Kapamilya star Donny Pangilinan detailed his hands-on involvement with their movie ‘Good Game (GG) The Movie.’  At the media event for the upcoming movie ‘Good Game (GG) The Movie,’ which LionhearTV covered, Pangilinan attested to his involvement in the project, alongside his sister Hannah, in ensuring the quality of their movie, particularly with [...]
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Bigo Live PH emphasizes their focus on family and talents rather than influencers

January 23, 2024
On January 11, Bigo Philippines Country Manager Ian G emphasized the social media platform’s focus on families and talents rather than influencers. At the Bigo Philippines Awards Gala 2023, which LionhearTV attended, Ian G cited how the users of Bigo Live Philippines forged online and offline connections through their communities. “We don’t like to use [...]
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Amara Shia Jewelry CEO Shina Aquino clarifies how their design process worked for custom pieces

January 11, 2024
On December 7, Amara Shia Jewelry CEO and Owner Shina Sevilla Aquino clarified how the design process worked for their custom pieces. At the media event for Jenela in Japan’s endorsement with Amara Shia Jewelry, which LionhearTV covered, Aquino emphasized that their custom design pieces follow copyright claims.  “To be honest, hindi po talaga kami [...]
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GMA Network highlights return of their successful shows in 2024 line up

January 8, 2024
On January 2, GMA Network unveiled the roster of shows they have lined up for 2024.  Some expressed excitement for new shows like My Guardian Angel, Love Die Repeat, Asawa ng Asawa ko, and Pulang Araw.  Aside from new offerings, the Kapuso Network also promoted the return of their successful and ongoing TV shows.  First on [...]
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MMFF 2023 movies that would continue showing in cinemas after the festival

January 8, 2024
The Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 ends this January 7, and the question on moviegoers’ minds is which festival entries will continue showing in cinemas after MMFF ends. As the festival ends, cinemas will return to their regular schedule of films, but similar to previous years, some of the festival movies will continue running in [...]
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Should DonBelle worry about the unexpected rise of ‘SnoRene?’

January 8, 2024
Fans of the Kapamilya series Can’t Buy Me Love could not help but feel giddy over Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings’s unexpected pairing with their characters Irene and Snoop, known as ‘Snorene.’ Their undeniable chemistry shines through in every sequence and interaction, all thanks to their smile-inducing banter. With their steady rise to popularity, should [...]
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Pepe Diokno emphasizes his hopes for ‘GomBurZa’s’ box-office success rather than awards

December 29, 2023
On December 23, filmmaker Pepe Diokno (Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 Best Director) emphasized his hopes for GomBurZa’s box-office success rather than awards. At the premiere night for GomBurZa, which LionhearTV covered, Diokno clarified that he was not considering the possibility of getting awards when they made the film. “On my mind, sana lang po [...]
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Coco Martin highlights how meaningful it was for him to help out senior citizens

December 29, 2023
On December 23, actor-director Coco Martin highlighted how meaningful it was for him and the cast of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo to help out senior citizens. During the visit of FPJ’s Batang Quiapo cast at the Blessed Family Elderly Care Facility and the National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City, which LionhearTV attended, Martin referred to his [...]
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Mark Anthony Fernandez details his weight loss journey

December 29, 2023
On December 1, actor Mark Anthony Fernandez detailed his weight loss journey. At the media event for ‘Ganti-Ganti,’ which LionhearTV covered, Fernandez remarked that he aimed to remain physically fit, especially when taking on sexy roles. “Siguro kasi may side-effect na kahit gusto ko maghubad, di ba tumaba ako, so nakita nila akong mataba, ‘yung [...]
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Alessandra de Rossi reacts to the number of cinemas assigned ‘Firefly’

December 29, 2023
On December 19, actress Alessandra de Rossi reacted to the number of cinemas assigned for their Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 movie, ‘Firefly.’ At the media conference for ‘Firefly,’ which LionhearTV covered, de Rossi highlighted how their film fits the holidays, especially with their child-centered themes. “Ang Pasko ay para sa mga bata, ang pelikula [...]
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Michelle Dee discusses what she realized after she didn’t land the top 5 spot in the Miss Universe

December 17, 2023
On November 30, Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee discussed what she realized after she didn’t land the top 5 spot in the Miss Universe pageant. At the media event held at GMA Studio 7, which LionhearTV covered, Dee recounted what she learned throughout her pageant career about expectations. “I had to learn it the hard [...]
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David Licauco lists his upcoming projects and business opportunities for 2024

December 17, 2023
On December 6, Kapuso actor David Licauco listed his upcoming projects and business opportunities for 2024. At the Fan Meet Event for OPPO Philippines inm Baguio CIty, which LionhearTV covered, Licauco cited his projects for the upcoming year, including Pulang Araw and a movie project with Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza. “I think ‘yung movie namin– [...]
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Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati’s families’ online innuendos reaches heated levels

December 15, 2023
On December 8, the online innuendos between Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati’s families reached heated levels on social media. After talent manager Anabelle Rama shared a cryptic post about the rumored split of husband and wife Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati, Sarah’s dad, Abdel Lahbati, posted a photo of their family on Instagram. He captioned [...]
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Janah Zaplan discusses plans of continuously releasing music with hopes of landing a chart-topping hit

December 9, 2023
On December 1, Kapamilya singer Janah Zaplan discussed her plans of continuously releasing music with hopes of landing a chart-topping hit. During a media event at the Academy of Rock, Quezon City, which LionhearTV covered, ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo first highlighted Zaplan’s consistency as an artist. “Importante sa artist ‘yung consistency, kaya doon [...]
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Sam Milby remarks he wanted to learn to cook sinigang for Catriona Gray

December 5, 2023
On November 23, actor Sam Milby remarked that he wanted to learn to cook Sinigang for his fiancée, Catriona Gray.  During the media event for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’ at the Makati Shangri-La, which LionhearTV covered, Milby remarked how Gray has always loved the Filipino dish Sinigang. “Since it’s for someone [that] I love, ‘yung favorite [...]
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Azi Acosta believes she does not need a ‘Sugar Daddy’

December 1, 2023
On November 18, Vivamax star Azi Acosta remarked she does not need a Sugar Daddy.  At the media conference for ‘Sugar Baby,’ which LionhearTV covered, Acosta says she doesn’t need a man to provide for her. “Ako actually po, wala po talaga, kasi I don’t need a man, I can provide for myself. And I [...]
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Raymart Santiago thanks GMA Network for his role in ‘Black Rider’ 

November 16, 2023
On October 27, actor Raymart Santiago thanked GMA Network for his role in ‘Black Rider.’  At the media event for ‘Black Rider,’ which LionhearTV covered, Santiago expressed gratitude to GMA Public Affairs for giving him his role in the Kapuso-action series. “Maraming salamat rin po sa GMA Public affairs at kinuha ako sa proyektong ito.” [...]
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Anton Paras wants to collaborate with Julie Anne San Jose

November 11, 2023
On October 13, Kapuso music artist Anton Paras remarked he wanted to collaborate with Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose. At the media event for his new single ‘Can’t Wait,’ which LionhearTV covered, Paras said he had always wanted to work with San Jose, noting how he could compliment her voice. “Gusto ko po [...]
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Vanessa Peña recalls getting bullied because of how she used to look

November 3, 2023
On September 26, Kapuso artist Vanessa Peña recalled getting bullied because of how she used to look. At the media conference for their Kapuso youth-oriented series, ‘Sparkle U,’ which LionhearTV covered, Peña cited how people would often remark about her looks. “Kasi, di ba ‘yun nga, iba po ‘yung mukha ko. Dati po, kasi sobrang [...]
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Dimples Romana gives update about Angel Locsin’s happily married life

November 3, 2023
On October 23, actress Dimples Romana gave an update about Angel Locsin’s happily married life. At the media launch of her skincare line ‘Dreamcake,’ which LionhearTV covered, Romana clarified that she and Locsin have constantly been in touch despite the recently married Kapamilya star’s hiatus from showbiz. “Si Gel, alam mo, porket hindi niyo sila [...]
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Taking on sexy genre? Keanna Reeves discusses her projects under Vivamax

November 1, 2023
On September 26, artist Keanna Reeves discussed her projects under Vivamax. At the media event for ‘BJJ: Woman on Top,’ which LionhearTV covered, Reeves mentioned that she has two recent projects under Vivamax. “This year, parang dito ata o pangalawa. Kasi, may nagawa din ako, Viva rin siya.” She then remarked how people often get [...]
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Gladys Reyes jokes at how Coco Martin didn’t cast her in his teleseryes

October 31, 2023
On October 27, actress Gladys Reyes joked at how Coco Martin didn’t guest her in ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ and ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.’  At the media conference for ‘Black Rider,’ which LionhearTV covered, Reyes first noted her ‘kontrabida’ role in the upcoming Kapuso action series. “Well alam naman nila, kapag ako ang kontrabida, wala akong daya-daya.” [...]
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Jerome Ponce and Krissha Viaje address whether their pairing would blossom into something more

October 29, 2023
On October 20, stars Jerome Ponce and Krissha Viaje addressed whether their pairing would blossom into something more. At the media conference for ‘Safe Skies Archer,’ which LionhearTV covered, Ponce noted that he’s willing to let Viaje know more about him. “Honestly, driven kami sa career namin, driven kami sa mga characters namin, at sa [...]
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Paolo Gumabao considers his role in ‘Lockdown’ his most ‘extreme’ project yet

October 29, 2023
On September 27, actor Paolo Gumabao considered his role in ‘Lockdown’ his most ‘extreme’ project yet. At the cast reveal event for ‘Shake, Rattle, & Roll: Extreme,’ which LionhearTV covered, Gumabao remarked that the film under the direction of Joel Lamangan was his most extreme role yet. “Kaya nga inaabangan ko ‘yung question na kung [...]
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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano discuss their views on dating and finances

October 17, 2023
On October 4, Kapamilya Love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (DonBelle) discussed their views on dating and finances. At the media event for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ which LionhearTV covered, Mariano remarked that loving someone wouldn’t require her to focus on their financial capabilities. “Yeah, kasi ‘yung pagmamahal hindi naman nasusukat ng pera ‘yan. [...]
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Julia Montes discusses her views on loving someone despite losing connection

October 17, 2023
On October 4, Kapamilya actress Julia Montes discussed her views on loving someone despite losing their connection. At the media event for ‘Five Break Ups and A Romance,’ which LionhearTV covered, Montes noted how she would remain present for the people she loves despite not having a connection with them. “Siguro, I don’t want it [...]
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Ruby Ruiz recounts how she told Nicole Kidman about the talented stars in the Philippines

October 17, 2023
On October 2, seasoned actress Ruby Ruiz recounted how she told Nicole Kidman about the talented stars in the Philippines. At the media event for ‘Linlang,’ which LionhearTV covered, Ruiz detailed her conversation with Kidman after the Hollywood actress praised her acting skills on the set of ‘The Expats.’ “Hindi lang si Kim but the [...]
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Sharon Cuneta alludes to what fans could expect with her concert with Gabby Concepcion

October 15, 2023
On September 15, Mega Star Sharon Cuneta alluded to what fans could expect with her upcoming concert event with Gabby Concepcion. During the media conference for the upcoming reunion concert ‘Dear Heart’ at Okada Manila, which LionhearTV covered, Cuneta, while tightlipped on the songs she and Concepcion would perform, assured fans that they would see [...]
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Paulo Avelino reacts to Direk FM Reyes calling him the best actor of his generation.

October 15, 2023
On October 2, Kapamilya star Paulo Avelino reacted to Direk FM Reyes calling him the best actor of his generation. At the media event for ‘Linlang,’ which LionhearTV covered, director Reyes praised how Avelino invested his time in his role in the Prime Video series. “Paulo, I think he is really–how I should say this, [...]
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Dingdong Dantes reacts to Johnny Manahan’s praise for his hosting skills

October 13, 2023
On September 23, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes reacted to Johnny Manahan’s praise for his hosting skills. During the media event for ‘Family Feud’ at the GMA Network Studio 7, which LionhearTV covered, Dantes appreciated Manahan’s comment while admitting he felt nervous working with the talent manager-director on ‘The Voice Generations.’ “Nakakakilig naman malaman ‘yun [...]
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Sharon Cuneta affirms she is ready for a ‘kissing scene’ with Gabby Concepcion

October 12, 2023
On September 15, Mega Star Sharon Cuneta affirmed that she is ready for a ‘kissing scene’ in her upcoming concert with Gabby Concepcion. During the media conference for the upcoming reunion concert ‘Dear Heart’ at Okada Manila, which LionhearTV covered, Cuneta clarified she would not initiate the ‘kissing scene’ between her and Concepcion. “Aba’y kung [...]
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Alden Richards admits having doubts when they started ‘Five Break Ups and A Romance’

October 12, 2023
On October 4, Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards admitted having doubts when they started ‘Five Break Ups and A Romance.’ At the media event for ‘Five Break Ups and A Romance,’ which LionhearTV covered, Richards emotionally remarked that he, Julia Montes, and their director, Irene Emma Villamor, were not in a good place when they [...]
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DonBelle talks about discoveries with each other while working on ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’

October 10, 2023
On October 4, Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (DonBelle) talked about their discoveries with each other while working on their upcoming series, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’ At the media event for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ which LionhearTV covered, Pangilinan said Mariano surprised him with her ever-growing talent and performance as an actress. “Sa [...]
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