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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Manny Jacinto? Filipino-Canadian star returning home to Manila for Freakier Friday premiere
Lights, camera, Manila! Manny Jacinto brings Hollywood heat to the Philippines with Freakier Friday. The Filipino-Canadian star Manny Jacinto is heading back to his roots - but this time, he's arriving in full blockbuster style. On August 5, the actor will walk the red carpet at the Philippine premiere of Freakier Friday, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday. Set to take place at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the event will see Jacinto making a special appearance that's sure to draw crowds and cameras alike. And for lucky fans? There's a chance to witness the spectacle in person - with details on how to attend expected to drop soon. But who exactly is Manny Jacinto? Born in Manila and raised in Canada, Jacinto rose to fame playing the lovable and clueless Jason Mendoza in the hit series The Good Place. He later took on more dramatic roles as Yao in Nine Perfect Strangers and Qimir in The Acolyte, further proving his range. His growing Hollywood résumé also includes Top Gun: Maverick, where he played pilot Fritz, and the English dub of Netflix's Trese, voicing Maliksi. Manny Jacinto role in Freakier Friday In Freakier Friday, Jacinto plays Eric, the fiancé of Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan), one of the film's central characters. The sequel brings back both Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis as the iconic mother-daughter duo, Tess and Anna Coleman, who once famously swapped bodies after a mysterious fortune cookie incident. Set years after the original, the new film explores yet another chaotic body-swap - this time involving four women: Anna, her daughter Harper (Julia Butters), her soon-to-be stepdaughter Lily (Sophia Hammons), and Tess. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday also features returning cast members Chad Michael Murray (Jake) and Ryan Malgarini (Harry), along with new faces like Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and The Parent Trap's Elaine Hendrix. With a fanbase growing across the globe and now a major Disney role under his belt, Jacinto's Manila visit is a full-circle moment - and Filipino fans will be watching.
GMA Network
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
EXO's Chen joins KOSTCON Manila lineup
Chen of EXO is coming back to Manila! On Facebook, RandomMinds announced that Chen is joining the artist lineup for the upcoming KOSTCON shows happening in Jakarta and the Philippines. He will join his fellow artists Lyn, Kim Bum Soo, Soyou, Heize, and Lee Mujin. 'Don't miss this rare chance to see them all live in one epic night of music,' RandomMinds wrote. The Manila stop of KOTSCON is happening on August 6 at the SM Mall of Asia. Tickets are available through SM Tickets. Chen, whose real name is Kim Jong Dae, debuted with EXO in 2012. He is also one third of its sub-unit EXO-CBX. In 2019, he debuted as a solo artist. In 2024, Chen has a fan concert at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- GMA Network
A zen rock garden in a café? This matcha bar in Pasay makes it happen
The Matcha Tokyo has opened its flagship store in the country at the SM Mall of Asia, and at the heart of its biggest branch yet lies a serene 'Karesansui' or zen rock garden, a distinctively Japanese-style garden symbolizing stillness amid the city's buzz. But it's not just the garden that makes this café stand out. Drawing inspiration from the gentle curves of Manila Bay, the space flows with organic lines, natural light, and calming green zones, inviting guests to linger and unwind. This flagship also debuts store-exclusive savory dishes, including savory Panini in six flavors: Chicken Teriyaki (P295), Vegetarian (P295), Tuna (P295), Turkey Ham Avocado (P395), Smoked Salmon (P395), and Pastrami (P395). Yogurt bowls like Blueberry Mango (P395) and Strawberry Banana (P395), as well as desserts like Ensaymatcha (P280) and Mont Blanc Toast (P395) are also available. For a hands-on twist, The Matcha Tokyo offers an interactive Matcha and Hojicha Experience, both priced at P595 each, where guests can whisk their own tea and pour their lattes, each paired with a dessert sampler featuring cookie butter Basque cheesecake, matcha madeleine, warabi mochi, and a butter cookie. The Matcha Tokyo is located at the 3/F, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
UK sports retailer JD opens first PH store in Pasay City
Sneakerheads, this one's for you! JD, one of the leading sneaker and sports fashion retailers in the United Kingdom, has finally made its way to the Philippines. Located at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, JD's flagship store officially opened on Thursday. It offers limited-edition releases and sought-after styles in exclusive colorways. At its first Philippine location, customers can access a JD-exclusive mix of sneaker drops and new collections from Adidas Spezial, Adidas Gazelle, select styles of the New Balance 740 and New Balance 1906, Nike Shox, Nike Air Max 95, and Puma Speedcat. Also on the shelves are in-demand styles and the latest colorways of the Adidas Gazelle Indoor, Adidas Samba OG, Asics Tiger Gel-NYC, Asics Tiger Gel-Sonoma, New Balance 9060, Nike Air Force 1, Nike Air Max Dn8, and Nike Dunk Low, among others. JD is located at Level 1, North Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Krishnah Gravidez is having a homecoming parade on June 7
Krishnah Gravidez is getting a homecoming parade on Saturday! Miss World Philippines announced Friday that the Miss World Asia 2025 will have a homecoming parade on June 7, 3 p.m., at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. "Let's come together as one nation to celebrate her triumph and give her the warmest welcome she will never forget! Wear your colors, wave your flags, and show your love for our queen!" the organization wrote. Krishnah arrived in the Philippines on Thursday following the Miss World 2025 coronation in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31. In Bea Pinlac's report in "Unang Balita" on Friday, Krishnah expressed her joy to be home and share her victory to the whole Philippines. "This is not only for me, but for all of you, and I would like to maximize this to strengthen and broaden my charity organization, Color the World With Kindness, and all the meaningful causes that I am championing for," she said. Miss World Philippines national director Arnold Vegafria also said Krishnah will be part of the Miss World tour and that most of her projects will be held in Asia. Krishnah capped her Miss World journey with an impressive Top 8 finish and was also named Miss World Asia. Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
