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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Gabriella Carballo on leaving a year of medicine behind for MUPH: 'The risk was worth it'
Gabriella Carballo boldly chose to set aside a year of practicing medicine to pursue her pageantry dreams and join Miss Universe Philippines, where she was crowned Miss Eco International Philippines. In an event at Surge Gateway on Friday, Gabbi reflected on her journey, sharing that her heart's posture is 'definitely in the right place right now.' 'It's in a good place and I say that because it's really that since before I joined Miss Universe Philippines and until now, not a single thing has changed in the way that I view myself. I'm not saying it hasn't elevated and it also hasn't gone down,' she said. Gabbi thinks it feels that way because she has been guided to this moment very well. 'I left behind a year of medicine to come here and that was a risk that I had to take but clearly, the risk was worth it because I was able to get a crown and because of that I don't take it lightly and I take this role as really a place to inspire other people that you don't have to pick one. You can do both,' she said. The doctor and beauty queen will aim for a back-to-back Miss Eco International win for the Philippines after Alexie Brooks won the 2025 title in April. In a previous interview with GMA News Online, she said that she doesn't feel pressured. 'For me, I think pressure comes when you don't understand your responsibility. And for me, I understand my responsibility very well. I know that I have people to inspire. I know that I do have a wonderful queen to follow up,' she said. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Filipino actress Michelle Dee bitten in the face by pet dog
Michelle Dee rushed to get medical help after her pet dog bit her in the face and left a torn wound on her cheek. Photos: Michelle Dee/Instagram Michelle Dee rushed to get medical help after her pet dog bit her in the face and left a torn wound on her cheek. The Filipino actress-beauty queen showed her face with patches on her cheek and chin, through her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 3. 'My unexpected Tuesday plot twist,' she captioned her post. 'Sa mukha ko pa talaga.' (It even had to be on my face.) In a succeeding post, Dee showed herself at the clinic of celebrity doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho. The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 also gave a closer look at the wound on her face. 'No matter how much we love your furbabies, never underestimate dog bites!' she reminded her followers. 'Act quick.' Belo, who came to Dee's rescue, wrote in a separate post, 'We got you, Michelle!' Just last February, another celebrity fur parent, actress Alma Concepcion, shared that she and her son were bitten by their pet dog. The actress regarded the incident as a learning experience for her and her family, saying that while their dog is kind, they would refrain from cuddling him as it might prompt another biting incident. 'I'm sad about this change. But over-all he is kind. He's potty trained and with the looks of it, he is very sorry,' Concepcion said. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Michelle Dee welcomes Pride Month with fierce portraits
Michelle Dee ushered in Pride Month with the ultimate 'PoGanda' photos! The beauty queen and actress donned a classic outfit of a white tank top and blue jeans, and posed like a supermodel in the Instagram photos. 'It's that time of the year,' Michelle said in her caption. She also added rainbow flag, red heart, and fire emojis. Michelle came out as bisexual in 2023 after being crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Back in April, she became one of the inspirations for Klarisse De Guzman for coming out on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.' Pride Month serves to empower the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community by creating spaces where their identities are celebrated, stories are respected, and their rights are recognized. Pride March and other events also serve as a protest against the abuse and injustices the community faces. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ahtisa Manalo marks 28th birthday with a celebratory shoot
Ahtisa Manalo just turned 28! The Miss Universe Philippines 2025 took to Instagram to share outtakes from her birthday photoshoot, where she stunned in a pale yellow feathered co-ord set, surrounded by vibrant pink balloons. She simply captioned her post with, "Birthday." Ahtisa's fellow beauty queens, including MJ Lastimosa, Gazini Ganados, and Hannah Arnold, greeted her in the comment section. After three attempts, the beauty queen from Quezon Province was finally crowned Miss Universe Philippines earlier this May. She will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2025, which will take place on November 21 at the Impact Muong Thong Thani Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Happy birthday, Ahtisa! —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Gabbi Garcia says joining Miss Universe PH not the smartest thing to do right now for her
Gabbi Garcia has been open about entering the world of beauty pageants through Miss Universe Philippines, but she thinks that now is not the right time to do so. In Friday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' the Sparkle star said that her current career commitments present significant hurdles to going after this goal. 'I'm turning 27 this year so it would have been the perfect time to join, right? Pero nga kasi, I've been saying I've been open about this, there are a lot of factors to consider if I could join or not,' Gabbi said. Foremost among these factors are her existing contracts and brand endorsements. 'You know, relationships with brands na baka hindi ma-i-push kung sumali ako because I would have to drop everything or pause everything. [In] short, I would be jobless for maybe a year or two if I continue to join. So I don't think it's the smartest thing to do right now,' she said. The actress and host is aware that many people are urging her to compete, believing that the time is now. 'Kung ako lang talaga and wala akong iba i-sa-sacrifice, I would have joined. Maybe I could have tried and tried already until I reached the crown, right? But as of now, you know, there are different priorities that I have to weigh as well now that I'm in the industry for 11 years. So until now it's still an unanswered thing in my head,' she said. While her immediate focus is on her current career path and commitments, Gabbi made it clear that she is not entirely closing the door on the possibility of competing in the future. 'May mga bagay na kahit na gustong-gusto natin para sa sarili natin, sinasabi na ni Lord at sinasabi ng destiny na hindi siya muna para sa 'yo. So, I'm not closing my doors, definitely. I'm still open. But as of now, I have different things to prioritize,' she said. In 2020, Gabbi revealed that joining a beauty pageant was her childhood dream. Four years later, there were rumors that she was joining Miss Universe Philippines 2024, but while she was flattered, she said that it was not true. Gabbi renewed her contract with GMA Network on Friday. She currently stars in GMA Network's first Viu Original series 'Slay' and hosts 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.' —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
