Say Hello to Sparkle's Boys of Summer

Sparkle is going to make your summer even hotter as they introduce the hot, hunky, and sporty Boys of Summer. 

The talent arm of the Kapuso network took social media on fire as they posted a dozen of hot Sparkle boys flaunting their physique while playing basketball. Seen in the fiery and feisty video is led by Kelvin Miranda, along with Mclaude Guadana, Radson Flores, Jeff Moses, Yasser Marta, Prince Carlos, Matthew Uy, Royce Cabrera, and I must say our favorites Vince Maristela and Raheel Bhyria.

Photo courtesy of Sparkle.

 

 Who's the hottest among these 12 boys of summer for you?  

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G! LU is ALV Films' Perfect Summer Movie

The last seven days of summer! Seven days to be wild and free! Seven days to push the limits of youth!

For the six members of the VBC (Valley Boys Club), these are seven days to strengthen their friendship and live their best life, because for one of them, these may be the last days of his life.

This is the major premise of ALV Films’ latest movie project, in tandem with Benchingko Films and Rein Entertainment.

Entitled G! LU, the movie revolves around the adventures and misadventures of a motley crew of hunks and babes all ready to bare their well-chiseled abs and bikini-ready bods on the silver screen.

With La Union’s breathtaking beaches and rustic scenery as its backdrop, G! LU also serves as a travelogue—a timely nod to environmental awareness and ecotourism promotion.

G! LU stars David Licauco, Teejay Marquez, Derrick Monasterio, Kiko Estrada, Enzo Pineda and Ruru Madrid, together with Pinky Amador, Michelle Dee, Katarina Rodriguez, Chanel Morales, Maureen Montagne, Sophia Senoron, Kimi Mugford, Ali Forbes, Carl Guevara, Ken Anderson, Denver Hernandez and many others.

David, Teejay, Derrick, Enzo, and Katarina, together with G! LU writer/director Philip King and G! LU producer Arnold Vegafria faced the entertainment media during their press conference at KAO Manila, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

The Valley Boys Crew is a barkada comprised of affluent teenagers. Their friendship began as neighbors in an exclusive subdivision and carried on until their third year of collage in a private university. 

Together, they face the perils and challenges of young adulthood, heightened and complicated by their upper-class upbringing.

Their world is turned upside down after a bar altercation sparks their parents’ decision to have them finish their last year of college in different parts of the world. With their looming separation upon them, they embark on their last barkada trip to La Union where their friendship transforms into a real brotherhood.

No stranger to the movie industry, respected talent manager and entrepreneur Arnold Vegafria is slowly gaining critical success as film producer. 

The Beauty Gonzalez-Kelvin Miranda starrer, After All, was ALV Films most recent release last February. After G! LU, the sexy romance flick My Stepmother’s Lover, starring Sunshine Cruz, Kiko Estrada and Martin del Rosario, is expected to hit the theaters in June.

For G! LU, Vegafria is grateful for having conceptualized a movie that will resonate with the millennial generation. 

He says, “I’m sure today’s kids will identify with the different characters they’ll see in the movie, and can relate to all their coming-of-age problems, especially now that mental health issues have become more relevant.”

Vegafria also thanks the Kapuso network for the support that they have accorded him. 

He says, “I’m very grateful for the trust and support, to the extent that they have acquired the TV rights for the movie.” 

“I’m also very happy for my former Miss World queens – Katarina, Michelle, Maureen, Kimi, Sophia and Chanel – since this is one of their very first movie projects.”

“The local movie industry is definitely on an upswing, and we plan to keep it alive by continuously creating relevant and meaningful content. Hopefully, we at ALV Films can come up with truly unique storylines, and maybe even collaborate with some foreign productions who share our vision for movie magic.”

Scheduled to open in local theaters on April 24, G! LU is written and directed by Philip King of Rein Entertainment.

Pepe Herrera is Regal Entertainment's "Bantay Bahay" this May 1!

 

Pepe Herrera is on a roll this 2024, after taking part in three movies last MMFF and starring in movies such as I am not Big Bird with Enrique Gil and the Philippine adaptation of My Sassy Girl with Toni Gonzaga, Pepe is all set for his second solo movie under Regal Entertainment's first movie offering for 2024, "Bantay Bahay". 

The horror-comedy "Bantay Bahay" was filmed way back 2021 during the pandemic, the movie tells the story of a social media influencer that is set for an adventure inside his girlfriend's grandma's mansion that was possessed with different spirits and elements that is about to hunt and help him. 

Aside from Pepe Herrera, the movie also stars Karl Gabriel. Melizza Jimenez, Johannes Rissler, Cassie Banks, and Rolando Inocencio.

Directed by Jose Javier Reyes, Bantay Bahay is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide this May 1.     

 Watch the trailer below: 

Lovi Poe, JM De Guzman returns to Regal Entertainment via "Guilty Pleasure".

 

 

Months after tying the knot with her British husband, newly wed Lovi Poe is back in the country to shoot her comeback movie under Regal Entertainment's newest movie offering entitled "Guilty Pleasure". 

The project was announced last April 9 and had it's story conference over the weekend(April 13), Lovi is set to star with JM De Guzman and Jameson Blake in this movie that is set to be directed by Connie Macatuno. 

This is Lovi's comeback movie in Regal, her last movie was The Annulment back in 2018. Meanwhile, this is also the comeback of JM De Guzman in Regal after 12 years, his last project was Pridyeder back in 2012. 

Also starring in this movie are Regal staples Sarah Edward, Dustin Yu, Lorraine Wong, Angelica Lao, and Raf Pineda.

The Heat Is On: Jeff Ong Blazes His Path to Superbod Glory

This 32-year-old Chinito hottie is an all around creative guy, he is a photographer, a graphic artist, a social media influencer, a man of fashion and style, but most of all Jeff is a fitness buff. 

For Jeff, fitness wasn’t a priority for him, he was not keen to be fit before, he admitted that it came to the point that he really gained wait and went over to the heavier side and from there he realized that he has to change his ways and should focus more on his health and physique more than just the looks

Jeff started his fitness journey last year when he challenged himself to become the best version of himself. He began his transformation journey with the help of a fitness coach, Ming Jereza. 

After months of hard work, discipline, and sacrifices, Jeff is now sporting those 6-pack abs, well toned body, a healthier lifestyle, and a personality that aims to inspire other people as well to become the best version of themselves through fitness and lifestyle that will fit them. 

Being physically fit gave Jeff a self confidence booster, it also helped boost his mental health, and the whole fitness journey instilled discipline in him. It has changed the way he thinks, and it has also greatly affected the lifestyle he has as well as he became more conscious with what he does, especially when it comes to incorporating exercise and eating healthy as part of his lifestyle. 

1. How do you keep your body summer ready?

“I keep my body summer ready by counting my calories, or if I wanna lose weight I do calorie deficit.”   

2. Do you follow any workout routines? What’s your favorite and least favorite workout? 

“My workout routine is the usual lang, the chest, triceps yung ganyan. My favorite workout is chest and shoulders coz yun yung weakest ko before kaya dun kami nag focus.”

3. How about diet, what do you usually eat? 

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“On my diet naman we make sure na balanced yung diet ko, we make sure na may macros dun, may fiber, may protein, may fats, and carbohydrates.” 

4. Share your skin care to us

“I started doing my skin care two years ago, I use Kemans, niacinamide and retinol, then I use a facial wash and moisturizer. And important guys is sun block number one yang sun block.      

5. Favorite and least favorite part of your body?

“I think my favorite part right now is etong chest and shoulders. Yung least favorite part ko is yung lower abs, for sure makakarelate lahat dito, ang hirap talaga nyang mawala, sya yung pinaka last.”  

6. What advice would you give to people struggling to keep an active lifestyle, but still want to push through with it.

“Ako, my number one advice when it comes to this topic is don’t force yourself, like start slowly, don't crash diets coz mabibigla yung body nyo eh. I mean, for me kasi I want to make fitness a lifestyle, alam nyo yung parang ieinject nyo yung fitness sa lifestyle nyo hindi yung pipilitin nyo. 

Start slowly, doing something is better than nothing. Kahit sabihin mo na 15 minutes (Workout) per day atleast nagawa mo.

7. What’s your biggest insecurity and how were you able to overcome it? 

“My biggest insecurity is yun nga I was overweight kasi talaga before, I was obese talaga, then I overcome it by working out and being fit and watching my diet syempre. 

 

Beat the Summer Heat in "G! LU", in cinemas April 24.

"G! LU" follows the story of the "Valley Boys Crew", a group of 6 rich boys living the best days of their lives before finishing high school. 

It has been five years since this movie was shot in La Union, starring the younger David Licauco, Teejay Marquez, Kiko Estrada, Enzo Pineda, Derrick Monasterio, and Ruru Madrid. "G! LU" is a coming-of-age movie that explores the story of the six high school boys about friendship, adolescence and moving forward. 

"G! LU" tells the adventure of the Valley Boys Crew led by Carlos (Kiko) The Leader of the Pack, Albert (Ruru) The Mr Smart Guy, Ryan (Derrick) The Mr Muscle Man,  Brian (Enzo) The Mr Player, Raymund (Teejay) The Mr Chickboy. and Patrick (David) The Mr Rich Kid. 

Also starring in the movie are Pinky Amador, Denver Hernandez, Ali Forbes, Sophia Senoron, Chanel Morales, Carl Guevara, Katarina Rodriguez, and Miss World Philippines 2019/Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee. 

Produced by ALV Films and Directed by Philip King, G! LU is set to heat up the summer season as it premiere in cinemas April 24. 

Watch the full trailer of "G! LU" below. 

Jose Javier Reyes is Film Development Council's Newest Chairman.

 

Renowned director Jose Javier Reyes is appointed as the new Chairperson and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. 

The announcement was made afternoon of April 8 on the agency's press releases and social media platforms. 

Reyes, known for movies such as May Minamahal, Kasal Kasali Kasalo, and Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, is set to bring in his 40 years of experience in the movie industry to the 22 year film agency under the office of the President.   

The 69-year-old Director, Actor, and Writer is replacing veteran actor Tirso Cruz III who stepped down in his post last March.

Lola Amour Set To Release New Album this April 10.

After dominating the charts with ‘Raining in Manila’, eight-piece pop-funk band Lola Amour is ready to welcome sunny days in their new era. Lola Amour will have a two-stop album concert this April, where they will perform unreleased songs and new renditions of their hits.

The first stop will be at Circuit Event Grounds, Makati on April 13 with opening acts Cup of Joe and Any Name’s Okay, and a special after-party performance from PLAYERTWO.

 

#LolaAmourTheAlbum

Lola Amour announced the release of their self-titled debut album coming out on April 10. A promise they made to fans in 2019, the group wholeheartedly shared that the album serves as a creative playground where they can fully express themselves with sonic creativity while taking inspiration from their experiences. The band revealed the album’s visual identity during the press event, with each of the member’s quirkiness in mind. “We just really wanted to portray joy, fun, and playfulness sa album art to bring out the band’s playful personalities,” they stated.

 

The band teases the upcoming album with their latest single ‘Namimiss Ko Na’- an ode to the fleeting past and finding happiness in the inevitable. Overall, the 9-track album fully showcases the band’s musical and storytelling skills, wrapped in their signature lyricism and fun pop sound their fans love.

Summer’s Hottest: Meet #SuperBodJeff, Ready to Conquer the Concrete Jungle

Summer is going to be extra hot! As the premier fitness competition, Century Tuna Superbods is back on its 9th year and they already introduced the 36 aspirants for this year’s Superbods competition, that’s 18 men and 18 women from different demographics, but all are aiming to be the best version of themselves.  

To make everything even more specially we are featuring two male superbods for our two month special summer feature! 

First up on our feature is #SuperBodJeff. 

Most of the summer hunks are supposedly photographed by the shores of the beach, but we ain’t going to the beach for now, instead we are presenting you our first summer hunk, sizzling hot, surrounded by concrete jungle, and ready to battle it out to become this year’s Superbod! We say hello to Jeff Ong. 

1. Where do you usually spend your summer? 

“My wife and I, we usually spend summer sa beach number one yan, actually last week kagagaling lang namin ng Palawan, two weeks ago kagagaling lang namin ng Siargao, mahilig kami mag trip locally sa mga beaches natin.” 

2. What are your usual summer plans? 

“ It depends, per mostly it’s going to the beach talaga, pero minsan we go out of town para maiba naman.” 

3. Do you prefer planned vacations or do you guys prefer spontaneous trips? 

“We prefer planned vacations talaga because of work, pero minsan fun din naman yung spontaneous pero yun nga may mga work kasi na kailangan iprioritize.”  

4. Do you have a particular summer playlist? 

“I think this is not a summer playlist, pero eto yung playlist ko palagi, mga K-pop, ma K-pop kasi ako eh. Well I started with Blackpink tapos ngayon mga Le Sserafim, IVE, Sfam, mga ganon, puro girl group hahaha.” 

5.  Where’s your favorite summer destination? 

“Medyo mahirap yan ah, favorite summer destination would be Siargao, kasi it has that chill vibes, alam mo yung para kang local ka dun, ganun yung experience.” 

6. Most memorable summer experience? 

“When I proposed to my wife last 2019 sa Amlafi in Italy.” 

7. Wildest thing you’ve ever done during summer? 

“I think nung nag jump ako sa 20 foot cliff, sa Boracay to.” 

 

GMA's Sparkle welcomes Nancy Mcdonie

From Seoul to Manila, GMA's Sparkle Artist Center welcomes former Momoland member, Nancy Mcdonie.  

Sparkle took the announcement in their various social media pages the signing of Nancy last Monday, April 1. "Sparkle proudly welcomes its new international star. Nancy Mcdonie, to its diverse and stellar roster of talents." the post said.

"Get ready to witness her journey as she shines among the brightest stars in the industry! Welcome to Sparkle, Nancy." the post added.   

Nancy will be first seen in GMA's Running Man Philippines. 

In 2020, Nancy was supposed to do a project here in the Philippines under Dreamscape entertainment with James Reid, but the project was shelved due to the pandemic. 

Meanwhile, earlier this year the group Momoland was formally disbanded by their mother agency, the group last performed in the Philippines in 2019.