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Hooray for the 90th Oscar Awards show! "The Shape of Water" received the most Oscar nominations for 2018 with 13 including Best Picture. It was followed by "Dunkirk" with eight nominations and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" with seven. To be broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, this year's show will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Check out the list of winners (in bold) and nominees: Best motion picture CALL ME BY YOUR NAME DARKEST HOUR DUNKIRK GET OUT LADY BIRD PHANTOM THREAD THE POST (Winner) THE SHAPE OF WATER THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Best director DUNKIRK GET OUT LADY BIRD PHANTOM THREAD (Winner) THE SHAPE OF WATER Best actress Sally Hawkins - THE SHAPE OF WATER (WINNER) Frances McDormand - THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Margot Robbie - I, TONYA Saoirse Ronan - LADY BIRD Meryl Streep - THE POST Best actor Timothée Chala...

Matapos ihayag ang mga nominado para sa prestihiyosong 90th Academy Awards o popular sa tawag na Oscars nitong Enero 24, hindi maiwasang pag-usapan ang mga artista o pelikula na hindi nakasama sa mga listahan ng mga nominado para sa taong ito. Nangunguna na rito si James Franco na hinuhulaan ng lahat ng movie critics na makakasama sa Best Actor category para sa pelikulang "The Disaster Artist." Nguni't shock ang marami ng hindi nabanggit ang pangalan ni Franco sa listahan.                                                                  'The Disaster Artist' Ayon sa ibang critics, mukhang hindi nakabuti kay Franco ang pagkakadawit nya sa limang sex sandal case na kinasasangkutan nya. Pero ito naman ay mariing itinanggi ng aktor. Kamakailan lang ay nagwagi si Franco bilang Best Actor In A Comedy sa katatapos l...

Hollywood's biggest stars will walk the famous red carpet to attend the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California on January 7 (Jan. 8 Manila time). Late-night TV talk show host Seth Meyers will be the master of ceremonies during the star-studded event which expects a darker tone following the current sexual harassment allegations plaguing the entertainment industry.                                                                 The Shape of Water "The Shape of Water" tops with seven nominations while "Big Little Lies" leads the television categories with six nominations. Media icon Oprah Winfrey is this year's recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the first black woman to receive the recognition since the award started in 1944. The Cecil B. DeMille Award...

Kapamilya star Angel Locsin was named Best Supporting Actress at the 57th Asia-Pacific Film Festival held in Phnom Phen, Cambodia last Sunday. Locsin won the award for the 2016 movie "Everything About Her" which also stars Vilma Santos-Recto and Xian Lim. In the movie, Locsin played the role of a nurse caring for Santos who portrayed the part of a cancer patient. "Thank you very, very much for this incredible honor," said Locsin on Instagram as she posted an image of the trophy from the international film festival. Locsin was not present during the awarding ceremony, according to a report by ABS CBN. Filipino director Will Fredo accepted the award on behalf of the 32-year-old actress. This was not the first time that Locsin was recognized by an international awad-giving body. In 2009, Locsin was nominated for Best Performance By An Actress for her television series "Lobo" at the 37th International Emmy Awards in the US. - ROBERT REQUIN...

Urian best supporting actor Christian Bables has admitted receiving an indecent proposal from an unidentified gay man. "Naglalakad ako sa may 7-11 at may tumigil na kotse. Ttapos binaba nya po (ang bintana), tapos sinitsitan nya ako. 'Boy, isang libo!' Sabi nyang ganun," said Bables, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Bables, 24, added: "Natakot po ako eh. Umalis na ako." The "Die Beautiful" best supporting actor recalled those days when he was being rejected when he was just starting in the movies. "Pangit daw po ako tapos hindi raw po ako magaling. Kumbaga wala raw po akong kakayahan na abutin yung pagiging actor simple because hindi ko raw kaya," said Bables. Asked who were his critics, Bables said: "Mga kaibigan po. Meron ding mahal sa buhay." Despite that, Bables said that is thankful for the negative comments he got which made him a better actor. "Thankful a...

Award-winning actor John Lloyd Cruz has said that he does not have any dream roles as he celebrates his 20th anniversary in show business this year. "I really value spontaneity. Doon ako na excite. I don't like to plan. This year I'm gonna make this film about whatever or I'm gonna be this character. Hindi nag wo work 'yung ganun sa akin eh. If I encounter a role, yan, sige tara. Pagtripan natin yan. Or may project. 'Uy sama mo naman ako sa project mo, sige na. Trip-trip lang.' Doon s'ya nangyayari eh," said Cruz, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "I think my best choices in life is galing sa trip-trip lang," Cruz said. The Kapamilya hearthrob appeared on the late-night talk show to promote his latest film "Finally Found Someone" with Sarah Geronimo. Cruz also faced the golden mirror on the program as he talked to the 14-year-old John Lloyd Cruz. "I think you made the righ...

Mixed martial arts fighter Ali Khatibi has said that he becomes more of a man whenever he avoids temptations. "It's true sinabi ko 'yun na you become more of a man if you could resist and say no to temptations. 'Yun kasi yung mga mahihirap gawin in life to say no, you know what I mean," said Khatibi, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Khatibi, husband of actress Cristine Reyes, told the late-night program how he resists temptations. "Pag may temptation, tumalikod ka and walk away as soon as you feel it. Just go the other way," the Filipino-Iranian athlete said. Khatibi also said that he is faithful to his wife. "Yes, Very much." He also describes his family as "a pot of gold." "I see my family na sila po 'yung treasure ko talaga. Sila yung wealth ko, sila yung importante sa akin," Khatibi said. Khatibi appeared on the show to promote his first movie "Double...

"Women of the Weeping River," a film about two women who attempt to stop violence brought about by the blood feud in a Muslim community, dominated the 40th Gawad Urian held at the Studio 10 of ABS CBN last Thursday night. "Women" won six awards, including Best picture and Best director, during ceremonies presented by members of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. "Die Beautiful," a comedy-drama about Filipino transgender, also took home awards in the acting category. The critically-acclaimed movie won awards for its lead star Paolo Ballesteros, who came in costume, Best actor; and Christian Bables, Best supporting actor. Star of All Seasons Governor Vilma Santos-Recto of Batangas is this year's Natatanging Gawad Urian (Lifetime Achievement Award). This year's winners: Best Picture: "Women of the Weeping River" Best Actor: Paolo Ballesteros for "Die Beautiful" Best Actress: Hasmin Kilip for "Pamily...

Actress Nadine Lustre has said that she is not affected by bashers who reacted to reports that she and her boyfriend actor James Reid are living-in these days. "Wala naman po. Tuloy pa rin yung buhay. Hindi naman po ako affected. Normal naman po yun talaga na hindi mo naman mapi please lahat," said Lustre during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS-CBN. "As for me naman po, hindi naman ako nag pi filter ng isasagot ko at bakit po ako magsisinungaling. Pero salamat na lang po duon sa mga sumusuporta syempre," Lustre added. Lustre, who was named 2017 FHM Philippines sexiest woman in the Philippines, said that she and Reid have nothing to hide. "Kami ni James as much as possible ayaw naman namin yung nagtatago or nagla - lie kung ano man yung nangyayari sa amin. "But then yung mga ibang bagay naman po na yan, private na yan at hindi na po kailangan i-broadcast or sabihin pa sa iba. Sa amin na lang po yun," said Lust...

"Ang Babaeng Humayo," a story of a woman who was imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, was named Best picture at the inaugural Eddy's awards held at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City tonight (July 9). Shot in black and white, the movie also won awards for Best director (Lav Diaz) and John Lloyd Cruz (Best supporting actor). Also known as "The Woman Who Left," the same film won the Golden Lion award when it competed at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in 2016. But the movie withe the biggest number of awards at the Eddy's went to "Everything About Her" which won trophies for Vilma Santos, Best actress; Angel Locsin, Best supporting actress; Best musical score and Best screenplay. Aside from "Humayo," the two other films which received three awards each were "Seklusyon" and "Die Beautiful." Unfortunately, not one of the stars who won in the acting category were around to receive their Eddy's. Th...

"Die Beautiful," a comedy-drama about a Filipino transgender, led the inaugural Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards for Movies or the Eddy's with 13 nominations. The films "Pamilya Ordinaryo," "Saving Sally," and "Everything About Her" received 12 nominations each. The Eddy's was organized by the Philippine Society of Entertainment Editors (Speed). "Given our collective experience and many decades of chronicling the careers, artistic processes, and the successes and failures of actors, directors, producers and other players in the Philippine movie industry, we feel we are in a distinctive position to hand out sound recognition for the best in filmmaking over the past year,” Isah V. Red, Speed president and Manila Standard entertainment editor, said in a statement. The winners will be announced during ceremonies at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City on July 9, 2017 at 7 p.m. The full list of nominees: Best f...

Actor Richard Gutierrez is now a Kapamilya after he signed a movie and television contract with ABS CBN today, May 31. "I'm very happy and excited to be here finally. I'm very thankful to ABS-CBN for this opportunity and for the trust. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam na nandito ako ngayon. I consider this a new journey and a new chapter, parang nagsisimula ako ulit," said Gutierrez, 33, when he talked to the reporters after he inked the contract. Prior to that, Gutierrez was cast as one of the stars in a still untitled film with Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban under Star Cinema. It was also announced that Gutierrez will appear on the new primetime teleserye "La Luna Sangre" starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. His partner, Sarah Lahbati, has already moved to ABS CBN. Lahbati is rumored to play Valentina, the villain in the latest film version of "Darna" to be portrayed by teen actress Liza Soberano. For many years, Gutie...

It's confirmed! Actress Liza Soberano will play the role of "Narda" in the newest film version of "Darna" which will be directed by Erik Matti. Soberano said that she is excited to wear the iconic costume of the popular comics heroine created by Mars Ravelo. "Sobrang na-excite po ako and siyempre, I'm happy and I feel really honored to be able to don the iconic costume and to be able to embody what she represents," said Soberano in an exclusive interview on ABS CBN. But Soberano admitted that she has not seen any "Darna" movies. "I haven't. I've asked Direk Erik Matti if I can. Pero he told na huwag muna. He wants me to go through the acting workshops and stunt training first before I watch the other movies para hindi din ako ma-influence ng ibang films. And then from there, ia-adjust na lang po kung anong kailangan," the actress said. Soberano, 19, said that she will undergo different kinds of trainin...

Just few days after she returned home from abroad, megastar Sharon Cuneta is set to fly back to the US in June and July. But this time, she will not be dealing with pain and fatigue anymore. Instead the megastar will hold a series of shows in California and New York City. Cuneta has just resumed shooting "Ang Pamilyang Hindi Umiiyak" for Cinemalaya. She has also started taping for the reality singing competition "The Voice: Teens" on ABS-CBN. Here are the tour dates of the Sharon Cuneta US Concert 2017 as posted on her Facebook: June 16 (Friday) - Chumash Casino Resort Sta. Ynez CA for tickets call 1800-2486274 June 17 (Saturday) - James Logan Highschool Union City CA for tickets call 408-7123743 June 24 (Saturday) - Alex Theater Glendale CA for tickets call 562-9643434 With Special Guest Mr. Ian Veneracion and The Voice Kids - Antonette Tismo * Sharon Cuneta Us Concert 2017 Tour Dates 2nd Leg July 8 (Saturday) - Colden Auditorium Queen...