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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza on love life status: 'Multo pa lang 'yung nagpaparamdam'
Barbie Forteza is not closing her doors to love. In Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Tuesday, Barbie was asked about her love life now that she is booked and busy with her career. The Kapuso Primetime Princess seems to be prioritizing her work at the moment, as she recently became an ambassador of Save the Children Philippines along with on-screen partner David Licauco. "Let's save the children first. Uy, ano ba yan?" she quipped. But she added: "Hindi naman ako strict about it. Kung may magpaparamdam, wala namang problema. Pero sa ngayon, multo pa lang 'yung nagpaparamdam kasi sa akin." Barbie was in a relationship with Jak Roberto for seven years before she announced their breakup in January. The Sparkle star is currently working on her upcoming series, "Beauty Empire," where she will star alongside Kyline Alcantara and Ruffa Gutierrez. She also has an upcoming film titled "P77." —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sparkle Inks 25-Unit Deal in Dallas with Franchise Heavyweights
Rapidly-growing pet wellness brand expands its Texas footprint with experienced multi-unit operators at the helm. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise redefining pet care, is proud to announce a 25-unit regional development deal in Dallas, Texas, with seasoned franchisees and partners in both life and business, Stacy Hilton + Kumar Patel. The Dallas-based duo brings extensive experience from operating multiple high-performing units of The Joint Chiropractic, where they've earned a reputation for scaling with operational excellence and building strong, people-first teams. Together, Hilton and Patel bring deep expertise across development, training, sales, customer experience, tech-enabled operations, and community engagement, each complementing the other's strengths and sharing a passion for building strong teams and communities. "Sparkle isn't just about dog grooming, it's about joy, trust, and community," said Kumar Patel. "We're thrilled to introduce Sparkle to the Dallas Fort Worth region, where passion meets purpose and every wagging tail tells a story. It's more than a business, it's a movement that gives dogs the best care, pet parents peace of mind, and communities a little more Sparkle!" Their passion for animal wellness runs deep. Both Hilton and Patel have long supported animal rescue initiatives, and see Sparkle as a way to merge their personal values with professional expertise. "Pet parents in Texas deserve an experience that's consistent, compassionate, and truly next-level," said Stacy Hilton. "We're thrilled to bring that to Dallas with Sparkle." With a focus on wellness-first grooming, membership-based care, and local connection, Sparkle offers a modern solution for routine dog care, balancing convenience, consistency, and compassion. Hilton and Patel's first salon is projected to open in early 2026, with plans to quickly scale throughout the greater Dallas metro. This announcement follows a year of hypergrowth for Sparkle, which has now awarded 226 licenses across 12 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. "Stacy and Kumar are exactly the kind of franchise leaders we look for," said Joe Aeppli, Co-Founder + COO. "They understand what it takes to scale responsibly, build teams that care, and create a loyal community around a brand. We're honored to grow with them." To learn more about franchise opportunities with Sparkle visit: About Sparkle Grooming in 2022, Sparkle Grooming Corp. is on a mission to elevate pet care by blending salon-style grooming with wellness-focused hygiene and neighborhood-level service. Our Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC) model is designed to keep dogs healthy, happy, and always looking their best while making life easier for busy pet parents. Sparkle's membership-driven approach, compact salon footprint, and operational support systems are helping franchisees nationwide deliver care that's consistent, efficient, and meaningful. Led by a team of industry veterans and brand builders behind globally recognized concepts, Sparkle is redefining what routine pet care looks like in communities across America. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sparkle Grooming Corp. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Vince Maristela gets warm welcome from Sparkle family after ‘Pinoy Big Brother' exit
Vince Maristela received a warm welcome from his Sparkle family after returning to the 'outside world' following his 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' stint. On Tuesday, Sparkle GMA Artist Center shared videos from Vince's welcoming event headed by Sparkle's First Vice President Joy Marcelo and Senior Talent Manager Tracy Garcia. 'Grabe. Parang nakauwi ulit ako sa home ko. First time ko ulit makabalik dito sa GMA. Feels like home again,' Vince said. Also in attendance were Vince's fellow Sparkle stars, including Chesca Fausto. Vince exited the PBB house alongside Kapamilya star Xyriel Manabat on Saturday. Vince expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him on his journey, saying 'Na-appreciate ko talaga 'yung suporta at pagmamahal na ibinigay n'yo sa akin.' "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" airs new episodes on GMA Network on weekdays at 10 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Pinoy Big Brother' housemates rank each other ahead of final duo selection
The "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" housemates are now on their final duo formation task! Monday's episode showed the 12 housemates ranking each other based on their duo experience. The Kapamilya and Kapuso housemates decided to split the ranking based on network affiliation: Sparkle stars ranked the Star Magic artists, and vice versa. They then decided as a whole group between the Kapuso and Kapamilya housemate of the same rank to determine who would get the higher place. According to Kuya, the housemates will have 24 hours to decide their final ranking from first to 12th. It will be their order of selection for the final duos. Here is the ranking so far, which can still change at the end of the 24 hour-time limit set by Kuya. 1. Ralph De Leon 2. Shuvee Etrata 3. Klarisse de Guzman 4. Will Ashley 5. Brent Manalo 6. Mika Salamanca 7. Esnyr 8. AZ Martinez 9. Bianca De Vera 10. Dustin Yu Meanwhile, River Joseph and Charlie Fleming are both insisting to get the 12th spot and give way to each other. At the end of the episode, it is not yet shown what has been decided by the housemates. "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" airs new episodes on GMA Network on weekdays at 10 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Sofia Pablo finishes senior high school with flying colors: ‘We made it self'
Sofia Pablo is graduating senior high school (SHS) with flying colors! The 'Prinsesa ng City Jail' star shared the good news through an Instagram post on Monday, posting a photo of herself holding her thesis study and a letter from their school principal indicating that she'll be graduating with honors. 'Officially done with SHS. I couldn't hold back the tears when we received a letter from the principal that I'll be graduating with honors: Blessed Jordan of Saxony General Excellence Award for Academic Year 2024–2025,' Sofia wrote. According to the Sparkle star, juggling the demands of being both an actress and a student was 'never easy.' From sleepless nights to cramming for exams, tackling quizzes and presentations between shoots, and making countless sacrifices, Sofia said every challenge was worth it in the end. 'We made it self,' she added. Her love team partner Allen Ansay, can't help but express joy and pride over Sofia's achievement. 'Proud na proud ako sa 'yo,' he wrote. Previously, Sofia shared snaps from her successful thesis defense with her group mates. Their thesis, titled "Consumer Behavior Towards Online Shopping Fraudulent Incidents in Quezon City," is a requirement for their Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand at UST Angelicum College. "Prinsesa ng City Jail" airs on GMA Afternoon Prime from Mondays to Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. — Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
