Nadine Lustre, Deleter Dominates 48th MMFF Gabi ng Parangal.

Fr L-R: Mccoy de Leon, Elia Ilano, Nadine Lustre, Jeffrey Hidalgo, and Direk Mikhail Red at the 48th Gabi ng Parangal of the Metro Manila Film Festival. 

Nadine Lustre's first lead movie for the Metro Manila Film Festival "Deleter" emerged victorious at the 48th Gabi ng Parangal held last December 27 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. 

The 29-year-old actress was named as the 48th Best Actress of MMFF, aside from Nadine's big win in the acting category, Deleter also won as this year's Best Picture and director Mikhail Red was named as this year's Best Director. 

Deleter also won the Best Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, and Best Editing for Nikolas Red. 

Nanahimik Ang Gabi followed next in this year's most acclaimed festival movie with Ian Veneracion bagging his first ever MMFF Best Actor award and Mon Confiado bagging the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award. The movie also bagged the 3rd Best Picture award, Best Production Design, and Best Musical Score for Greg Rodriguez III. 

Coming in third is the movie Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told, the movie was awarded as 2nd Best Picture, Special Jury Prize, Best Screenplay, Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award, and Best Original Theme Song "Aking Mahal" performed by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio. 

My Father, Myself bagged the Best Float and the Best Child Performer for Shawn Nino Gabriel. My Teacher was given the Gender Sensitivity Award, and Family Matters was given the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award. 

This year, in celebration of her 60th year in showbizness, the Star for All Seasons Ms. Vilma Santos was given the Marichu Vera Perez Memorial Award.  

Jovy Bequillo: The Rise of the Hottest Star.

Photos from Man Hot Star 

It’s mission accomplished for Jovy Bequillo in Thailand as he successfully bagged the 500000 Thai Baht worth Man Hot Star title last November 25, he bested 19 other competitors from all over Asia to be the very first winner of the Bangkok based model search. 

Definitely, Jovy is one if not the best looking guy in the pageant that really highlighted the physical aspect of the contestants as they ramped in their swimwear and resort wear throughout the competition showcasing their well chiseled body, those six pack abs, and of course their gorgeous ';faces that will catch the audiences. 

But before winning the Man Hot Star plum, we first get the back story of how Jovy prepared for the competition, especially when it comes to the physical aspect of it as we do a body talk with him in this feature. 

1. What preparations have you done for the competition? 

“Since Misters of Filipinas iba yung diet na ginawa ko, calorie deficit para mas lalong toned yung muscles natin and sa diet very strict na tayo.” 

2. What’s your favorite workout? 

“Halos everyday na kong nagwoworkout na eh, lalo na yung pinaka favorite ko is yung shoulders and abs, kasi yun yung unang laging nakikita sa man eh, if maganda yung shoulders mo  maganda din yung katawan mo. 

3. What’s your least favorite workout? 

“Legs..  Tamad na tamad ako mag legs, siguro lahat naman ng guys ayaw talaga mag legs, siguro yun.” 

4. What about diet, what food do you eat and food that you avoid. 

“Meron akong coach, fitness coach sya yung nagbibigay sa akin ng mga “what to eat every day”, since naka calorie deficit ako less sa carbs and more on protein intake, so siguro ang carbs ko nasa 500 calories lang per day para maging toned pa din muscles ko 

5. Favorite part of your body?

“I think it’s my smile, kasi parang every time I smile nagrerepresent sya ng positivity lalo na sa ibang tao, tsaka I always start and end my day with a smile.” 

6. Fitness advice you can give to those who want to be fit? 

“More on discipline lang and never give up lalo na kung nahihirapan kayo, alam kong mahirap talaga mag diet and lalo na mag work out, so if you want to be healthy and fit laging may motivation lang and discipline sa sarili.” 

7. When do you feel sexy? 

“ Every morning, after I woke up, kasi wala labas na labas yung abs ko nun eh hahaha”   

Special thanks to Alpha Massage and Wellness Spa in Tomas Morato as our venue for the interview.

SIM Card Registration begins this December 27, 2022.

Sim Card Registration officially begins at 5 am. today, December 27, 2022.

We all have 180 days or until April 26, 2023 to register our SIM cards before they get deactivated if you failed to register it. 

If ever you failed to register within the said period, and got your number deactivated your telco will still give you an ample time to reactivate it by making a request to them. 

For DITO Subscribers,

https://dito.ph/RegisterDITO

For Globe/TM/Gomo Subscribers,

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For Smart/TNT/Sun Subsribers,

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Jovy Bequillo: Hot Star Rising.

It’s almost our favorite time of the year! As we begin to count down the days before Christmas and go with all the reunions and celebrations, we are giving you a hot treat to pair with the coming cold yuletide weather with our Man Hot Star and our Guy for the Month of December: Jovy Bequillo. 

Fresh from his victory in the recently concluded 9th Misters of Filipinas, Jovy is all set to conquer the international stage as he will be representing the Philippines in the Man Hot Star International happening in Thailand this coming November 25. But before he flies to the Land of Smiles to start his journey we are getting to know more of our November guy in this feature. 

Born Jovy Rene Bequillo, the 27 year old lad hails from Naga City in Camarines Sur. Prior to returning in the world of pageantry he is working as a Processor for the Department of Agrarian Reform in Bicol,  He has been a staple name in the pageant scene in the Bicol since he was a teenager, winning several titles before bagging his latest title which is the Man Hot Star Philippines. 

But the road to the crown wasn’t easy for Jovy, going back to pageantry he first joined the regional tilt for Bicolandia where he only finished as the first runner up, although he wasn’t able to finish on top, for Jovy he felt that not winning the regional pageant was a blessing in disguise as he felt that pressure was less for him as he go into the national pageant as well.

True enough, coming into the competition he was able to capture the eyes and the hearts of the fans as he instantly became an early favorite to win in the competition and now he is all set to go into another chapter of his pageant journey. 

On our next feature we get to know more of him so better watch out for it.

Marc Cubales to Close Out Thailand Fashion Week with Mystique Collection.

Thailand Fashion Week is about to end and the best way to close it is by featuring the best of Filipino designers on its finale show. 

To conclude the 2023 Spring and Summer collection show at the Varavela in Bangkok, Thailand is none other than Marc Cubales of MC Production, the same man that brought the much talked about risqué runway fashion show, Cosmo Manila King and Queen earlier this November. 

The former international model based in the United Kingdom is now taking over the fashion scene again this time by producing shows such as the finale show of Thailand Fashion Week where he will be showcasing 10 Homme & Femme masterpieces. 

Marc will also be presenting a fashion line called "Mystique", made by his beloved Joyce Pilarsky who is known for her eccentric and Avant Garde fashion and jewelry designs. The two teamed up for this collaboration that will highlight the elegance that is unconventional with a touch of darkness in a mysterious fashion. 

Joining Marc Cubales and Joyce Pilarski in the finale of Thailand Fashion Week's Spring-Summer 2023 Collection are some of Cosmo Manila winners such as Hawkins Madrid, RJ De Vera, and Jovy Angel. 

The finale show is happening this Wednesday, November 30, 6:20pm Bangkok time.  

Miss Grand Philippines Officially Launched!

After almost 7 years with Bb Pilipinas Charities Inc. the Miss Grand Philippines franchise is now a stand along beauty pageant under the ALV Pageant Circle of Arnold L. Vegafria, who also owns the franchise of Miss Supranational and Miss World Philippines franchise. 

In their official launch held last November 24 at the Hilton Manila in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, the Miss Grand Philippines launch was spearheaded by no other than MGI Owner, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil along with ALV and the current Miss Grand International 2022 winners led by grand winner Isabella Menin and our very own 5th Runner Up Roberta Tamondong. 

The MGI Organization takes this launch as a new beginning in the Philippines' pageant scene as they know the love and hate relationship between the Filipino pageant fans and media with their organization. 

Also, part of their itinerary here in Manila, the 9 winners along with the top execs of MGI was a tour around the country's capital city. The 9 queens visited Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Rizal Park, and the National Museum where they were taught of the Philippines rich history. 

They also visited the Manila North Cemetery for a gift giving, which Mr. Nawat has been doing for almost a decade now. 

The 3-day visit of the Miss Grand queens was capped off with a Meet and Greet mall show in Ayala Malls Circuit in Makati where they got the chance to mingle with their Filipino fans before flying back to Bangkok. 

The search for the Miss Grand Philippines will begin early 2023 and is expected to have their grand coronation in March of 2023! Who are your early bets for MGP 2023? 

Meet the Great Man of the Universe Philippines Winners

 

The inaugural Great Man of the Universe Philippines did not disappoint, for a neophyte male pageant, owner Shandy Montecarlo-Lim gave an incredible pageant night not only to the candidates, but also to its patrons. 

Held at the Grand Ballroom of Novotel Araneta City last night, 40 Great Filipino Men battle it out in the four rounds of competition and the Great Man from Bohol, Joshua Lillehagen emerged the greatest of them all as he was crowned as the first ever Great Man of the Universe 2022. The 19-year-old Dubai based Boholano is a student and a model, who was already a heavy favorite during the pre-pageant activities. 

Placing as Great Man: Education and Sports is South Cotabato's Jupheter Franco, Tacloban City's Justine Ong was named as Great man: Pro Earth, Sablan, Benguet's Stephen Harold Liley Jr. was given the Great Man: Culture and Tourism, while Sta Rosa City's Rizmel Cabigao was named Top Model. 

Wrapping up the awards, Lanao del Norte's EJay Malik was named as Great Man Ambassador, from the Great Man Fil Com is KSA's Aaron Jo Reyes, Great Man of Mindanao is Dan Kemuel Mabano of Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Apple Pentocan Lao of Leyte was named as Great Man of Visayas, and Renzo Manalo Austria of Paete, Laguna was named as Great Man of Luzon. 

Meet the candidates of the Great Man of the Universe Philippines

Meet the 40 candidates of the inaugural Great Man of the Universe Philippines, who among these 40 handsome Pinoys will emerge the greatest of them all, find out this coming November 13. 

 

Binibining Plipinas Calls it Quits with Miss Grand International

 

After seven years of having the franchise of Miss Grand Philippines, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has finally called it quits with the Thailand based pageant. In a statement released by BPCi through their head and spokesperson, Ginez Enriquez.

  "BPCI officially withdraws from Miss Grand International and will no longer renew its franchise. We thank the organizers of Miss Grand International and wish them the best in their future endeavors." Enriquez said. 

Binibining Pilipinas has sent high caliber candidates in the past seven years, although they weren't able to get a crown, the organization has produced a first runner up in Nicole Cordovez back in 2016, a second runner up with Elizabeth Clenci in 2017, a 3rd runner up in 2015 with Parul Shah, and just recently with Roberta Tamondong as one of the 5th runner up. 

Rumor has it that the Miss Grand International is having Grand launch in the coming weeks here in the Philippines. 

Meet Cosmo Manila’s King and Queen, Jovy Angel and Morena Carlos

 

It was indeed a sizzling hot night as Cosmo Manila named it’s newest King and Queen of risqué runway, 14 gorgeous hot men and 17 beautiful and sexy ladies battle it out on the runway, strutting their stuff and showing off their fit and sexy body. 

Emerging as Cosmo Manila King is MMA fighter from Pampanga, Jovy Angel, placing as first runner up is Nash Mendoza, RJ Absalud was named as second runner up, while Christian Villarin placed as third runner up, wrapping up the winners at 4th runner up is Simon Abrenica. 

Morena Carlos bested 16 other ladies to win the Cosmo Manila Queen Crown, Aya Valdez came in as first runner up, second runner up went to Dimpol Ortega, heavy favorite Anita Gomez was named as third runner up, and Sahara Cruz went with the fourth runner up placement. 

Cosmo Manila King and Queen 2022 is produced by Marc Cubales.