Ashtine Olviga on playing Piolo Pascual’s daughter in ‘Manila’s Finest’
MANILA, Philippines — “Ang Mutya ng Section E” star Ashtine Olviga is poised to make her debut in the Metro 2025 Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through the official entry “Manila’s Finest,” which is directed by Raymond Red. She takes on the role of Agnes, the daughter of Piolo Pascual’s Lt. Homer Magtibay, a seasoned cop, […] Hollywood movie ‘The Last Resort’ wraps filming in the Philippines, set for 2026 release
“It’s raining in Manila, watermelon, watermelon!” It was a nice try by “Star Wars” actress Daisy Ridley, who was put on the spot by performer Aliya Parcs at the wrap party of the first-ever MVP-produced Hollywood movie, “The Last Resort.” It happened last Monday at The Lighthouse in the Merlaco compound, where the cast, production […] Carlo J. Caparas’ legacy lives on in TV5’s ‘Totoy Bato’
Before he passed away last year, comic strip creator, writer-turned-film director and producer Carlo J. Caparas laid down the plans for his superhero characters, including Norman dela Cruz-Balmores, also known as Atty. Abraham Espiritu-dela Cruz in “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa,” and Totoy Bato, to his family and Viva Films. The TV5 primetime series “Lumuhod Ka […] Maja Salvador returns to showbiz via TV5 game show
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Maja Salvador will be seen again on the screen for TV5’s emoji game show. Premiering this May 17, the fifth season of “Emojination” features emoji puzzles and surprises for its contestants. Now a mom, Maja is more motivated to host the show. Recognized as Best Quiz or Game Show Host at the 28th Asian […] PAPARATING NA SI TOTOY BATO!
Actor Kiko Estrada is set to return on TV5 primetime as “Totoy Bato,” the iconic titular character from the story inspired by the classic film of the late “Action King” Fernando Poe Jr., and created by legendary comics writer and movie producer Carlo J. Caparas. Estrada’s comeback was announced in a story conference at the […] Jerome Ponce, Krissha Viaje take their teamup to TV5 with ‘Para sa Isa’t Isa’
MANILA, Philippines — After their successful pairing in the digital series “Safe Skies Archer,” onscreen partners Krissha Viaje and Jerome Ponce will again make the audience “kilig” — this time via TV5’s “Para sa Isa’t Isa.” The light-hearted romantic drama series is directed by Easy Ferrer and will be shown on TV5 soon. Known as […] No punchline from Vic Sotto, ‘The Kingdom’ delivers a compelling story that punches right to your gut with a lot of ‘what ifs’
“The Kingdom” ambitiously reimagines the Philippines as a monarchy led nation called the Kingdom of Kalayaan. It has never been colonized and was able to preserve its rich and distinct culture. Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) veteran Vic Sotto plays the reigning monarch Lakan Makisig Nandula – regarded to be a descendant of Bathala. As […] Seth Fedelin, Morisette big winners at Manila International Film Festival 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Singer Morissette scored a big win for her big screen debut via “Song of the Fireflies” at the recently concluded Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Morissette was the audience’ pick for best actress for her role in the musical film. Her co-stars, Rachel Alejandro and Noel Comia […] MVP Group gets into Hollywood filmmaking
The MVP Group, under the leadership of Filipino business magnate Manuel V. Pangilinan, is set to make a significant mark in the global film industry by producing a Hollywood romantic comedy film set in the Philippines. The venture not only showcases the country’s scenic landscapes but also aims to highlight Filipino culture on the international […] K Brosas and Freddie Webb star in TV5’s Ang Himala Ni Niño
This September 30, the highly anticipated prequel to the hit TV5 show “Niña and Niño,” titled “Ang Himala Ni Niño,” will premiere on TV5. After captivating audiences with the story of beloved siblings Niña and Niño, this new series will take viewers back to Niño’s past, as he recalls his first encounters with miracles in […]