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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bianca Umali is 'Ms. Pakipot' in Adie's latest music video
Rising OPM star Adie released the music video for his latest song "Ms. Pakipot" which featured Bianca Umali! In the five-minute music video, Bianca and Adie portrayed employees who appeared to harbor secret romantic feelings for each other. The music video featured some sweet moments between them while after work hours. In her Instagram post, the Sparkle star expressed gratitude to Adie and the production company for having her in the music video. Adie is the hitmaker behind the song "Paraluman." More of his songs include "Tahanan," and "Mahika," which was used as the official soundtrack for the GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures-produced film "The Cheating Game." In 2022, the Filipino singer was among Rolling Stone's Breakout Artists of the Year. Meanwhile, Bianca is fresh from her "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" stint as a house guest. She is set to star in "Sang'gre," which will air on GMA Prime beginning on June 16. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, co-stars give glimpse into ‘Beauty Empire' characters
Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, and their co-stars gave their fans a sneak peek into their characters in 'Beauty Empire' as well as the dramatic narratives behind them and their world. According to Aubrey Carampel's report in '24 Oras' Friday, the upcoming series will follow Barbie and Kyline's characters, Noreen and Shari, who are competitors in the beauty industry. 'Ang istorya ho namin ay punong-puno ng puso at pagmamahal sa pamilya with fashion. And beauty at its core, we will tackle murder mystery, love for family, revenge,' Barbie said. 'I approach it with a combination of my personal life and the character's experiences. 'Yung heartbreak or 'yung mga experience sa buhay eh makakadagdag din naman sa pag-atake sa isang character,' Kyline said. Joining the cast are Ruffa Gutierrez as Velma, Shari's mentor, and Sam Concepcion as Migoy, Noreen's childhood friend. 'Velma is, you know, she's a very ambitious and powerful woman, and yet, behind that, she's very soft. Nagmahal, nagkaroon siya ng heartbreak. And I think me, as Ruffa, marami na rin akong heartbreak na pinagdaanan sa buhay ko,' Ruffa said. 'It's been a really great experience being here, working with the team, and working with such generous and really talented actors,' Sam said. The series will also star Chai Fonacier as Kriselda, Velma's trusted assistant, and Aaron Maniego as Silvester, Shari's assistant. 'She's somebody that I wish I had her focus and her grit. Makalat ito eh,' Chai said. 'I'm just so grateful for my co-actors na sobrang gina-guide nila ako every step of the way and napakabait nila sa akin,' Aaron said. "Beauty Empire" is produced by GMA Public Affairs, based on the original concept by CreaZion Studios. It dives deep into the intense rivalries and high-stakes drama among powerful women as they navigate the beauty industry driven by ambition, revenge, and power. The cast also includes Gloria Diaz, Sid Lucero, and South Korean actor Choi Bo Min. "Beauty Empire" is set to premiere soon on Viu before debuting on GMA Network. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Jessica Soho Celebrates 40 Years in the Industry via Digital Archive
From Accidental Journalist to One of the Nation's Most Powerful Voices From Accidental Journalist to One of the Nation's Most Powerful Voices Jessica Soho Celebrates 40 Years in the Industry via Digital Archive Jessica Soho never planned to be a journalist. She had her sights set on Political Science, with hopes of becoming a lawyer. But the road to law school came with too much math—so she decided to take up journalism instead, mainly because it only required one math subject. 'I am an accidental journalist, motivated firstly by my fear or phobia of Math,' she often says, with her trademark laugh. But after four decades of telling the stories that matter, nothing about her journey seems like an accident. From her first assignments—covering coup attempts, typhoons, and disasters—to high-risk, near-death coverage in the field, Soho has braved danger not for fame, but for truth. And with every step, she raised the bar for journalism in the Philippines. Marking her 40th year in journalism in 2025, GMA Public Affairs launches 'Jessica Soho @40: Telling the Story of Filipinos.' This digital archive, available beginning May 30 on GMA Public Affairs' YouTube channel, celebrates her four-decade legacy of public service and storytelling excellence. It features curated exclusives, landmark reports, and deeply human stories that shaped national conversations and gave voice to the unheard—with new content uploaded weekly. The Power of Stories As a journalist, Soho has witnessed the good and the bad. In 1989, while en route to Pag-asa Island, her plane went missing—only to be found safe days later after an emergency landing in the Spratlys. In 2002, while covering post-war Afghanistan, a landmine exploded just meters away. These moments of danger and resilience highlight the risks journalists face in pursuit of the truth. But not all stories are born out of conflict. Some are rooted in compassion. Others inspire generosity and remind us of our shared humanity. 'Bukod sa mga istorya ng trahedya, giyera, at sakuna, ang isa sa lubos na ipinagmamalaki ko at ng akingteam ay ang mga kuwentong nakapagpabago ng buhay ng marami-rami nating mga kababayan,' Soho shared. There's Ranelyn from Bantayan Island, who was too small for her favorite dress because she was severely malnourished. After her story aired, aid came in droves. Today, she is healthy and back in school. There's Daxen from Antique, who battles a rare condition and found hope through strangers who came forward to help after seeing his story. Raymark from Sultan Kudarat had to abandon childhood and the classroom to work in the fields. After his story reached the public, he was able to return to school—trading his plow for books. Soho and her team also leaned on science, even learning genetics in the process, to establish parenthood in the case of two babies switched at birth. 'Ang 'word on the street' natin ay 'family.' Importante ang pamilya sa atin. Kaya 'pag may nabubuo sa tulong ng aming mga programa—hindi lang sa KMJS kundi pati sa mga dati naming show tulad ng 'Sanay Muling Makapiling' at 'Reunions'—dagdag points tayo kay Lord. Corny pakinggan, pero totoo 'to. Feeling namin para kaming nginingitian ng langit tuwing mayroon kaming nahahanap na nawawala, at nabubuo ulit ang isang pamilyang nawalay sa isa't isa.' These are more than just stories—they are lives transformed. A Filipina Trailblazer A true pioneer in broadcast journalism, Soho has not only blazed a trail but also set new benchmarks for Philippine media on the global stage. She made history in 1999 by winning the country's first-ever George Foster Peabody Award for her groundbreaking reports Kidneys for Sale and Kamao—a distinction she would earn again in 2014 for the coverage of Typhoon Haiyan. She became the first Filipino to be nominated and to win in the New York Festivals (NYF) TV & Film Awards. She holds the distinction of having won all the medal categories at the NYF. This year, her show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) won a Bronze Tower Trophy at the 2025 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for its investigative documentary Minahan sa Homonhon Island (Nickel and Dime: The Cost of Mining in Homonhon Island). The same episode was nominated at the 2024 Association for International Broadcasting (AIBs) Awards in London under the Sustainability category. In 2024, her documentary Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking won Gold at the ContentAsia Awards for Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets. Her credibility and connection with the public are just as remarkable: she has been named 'Most Trusted TV Host for News and Current Affairs' for 13 consecutive years by the Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Awards. She also became the first UP College of Mass Communication alumna to receive the prestigious Gawad Plaridel Award for Journalism. 'Sa lahat ng mga assignment, trabaho, at programa na ibinigay sa akin, wala akong masasabi sa sarili ko na hindi ko itinodo. 100 percent or more. You're not the story. Ang importante 'yung story.' At a time when truth is under siege, when fake news spreads faster than facts, Soho stands as a rare constant. Credible. Trusted. Still chasing stories—not for clicks or clout—but because she believes the Filipino story is worth telling. 'Aaminin ko, pinanghihinaan din ako ng loob. Pero hindi kasi tamang isuko ang katotohanan. Kailangan itong ipaglaban—lalo na't marami pa tayong dapat bigyan ng linaw at liwanag sa ating bayan,' she said. And she continues to pass it on—speaking to thousands of aspiring writers and journalists at the National Schools Press Conference held last week in Ilocos Sur, reminding them to pursue not just accuracy and balance, but above all, kindness and goodness in their work. 'If I have to live my life all over again, pipiliin ko pa rin maging journalist. Basically, because I love telling stories,' she ended. And perhaps that's the clearest truth of all: Even if she never planned this path, she chose to walk it with purpose. Because for Jessica Soho, every story—big or small—is a chance to do good. And for forty years, she has done just that. Catch 'Jessica Soho @40: Telling the Story of Filipinos' on GMA Public Affairs' YouTube channel starting May 30.
GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Cristopher Diwata, the guy behind 'What hafen, Vella?' to guest on ‘Unang Hirit' on May 27
What hafen, 'Unang Hirit?' Cristopher Diwata, the viral guy behind the iconic line "What hafen Vella' will be appearing on 'Unang Hirit' on Tuesday! On social media Monday, GMA Public Affairs shared a short clip of Cristopher recreating his legendary 'What hafen Vella?' line as he shared that he will guest on the Kapuso morning show. 'What hafen Vella? What you watching again? I know, 'UH' right? Ayon abangan niyo po ako bukas sa 'Unang Hirit!' he said in the video. In 2013, Cristopher joined the "It's Showtime" segment "Kalokalike" as Taylor Lautner's "Twilight" character, Jacob Black, where he performed the now-viral line. Over a decade later, Cristopher's clip resurfaced, causing him to go viral again and stamp his place in the Philippine internet's hall of fame for memes. TikTok users, as well as celebrities have been dubbing and recreating his iconic lines: "What hafen, Vella? Why you cryin' again? I know, vampire, right? Vampire will feyt to me." Since then, Cristopher has collaborated with several brands and Filipino artists, such as Ben&Ben, SB19, and Sparkle star Michael Sager. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Green Bones' to stream on Netflix starting June 19
"Green Bones" is coming to Netflix soon! On social media Friday, GMA Pictures announced that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 Best Picture will be available for streaming on Netflix beginning June 19. "Green Bones," produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. The film follows prisoner Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. "Green Bones" bagged several awards at the MMFF 2024 last December. Aside from Best Picture, it also won Best Screenplay, (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza) Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza) and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). In January, "Green Bones" won four accolades at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards, namely First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig). —CDC, GMA Integrated News
