Smear Campaign? Arron Villaflor Reacts to His Alleged Scandal Video

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"OK 'yan, nakakatulong sa akin"

Actor Arron Villaflor reacted in a February 27 interview to his past VMX projects being used as "scandals," for what he described as "smear campaigns."

In the same interview, he said the scandals he had seen so far linked to him were just VMX… pic.twitter.com/0rZfpESzGf

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) March 3, 2026

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Trouble in Paradise

Endorsements come to this couple a plenty. The image exuded by this couple is impeccable. From the moment, Partner One (PO) expressed interest in Partner Two (PT), the fans cheered them on. PO and PT were both successful in their fields and their match seemed to be made in heaven.

Though red flags allegedly showed early in their relationship, such as temper getting the best out of certain situations, these moments ended in apologies with PO promising to do better and give PT a good life. PO kept his promise as far as what social media allows the public to see.

PO and PT grew into their relationship and fans remained optimistic that PT made the right choice in settling down with PO. Both were present in family reunions. Both brought fans to their travels to see they were enjoying time with each other. Fans saw PO when PT was honoring her own commitments. Those moments showed how much he supported her when it was her moment to shine.  

However, rumors are saying that despite the silence in their relationship, things are not what they seemed. PO and PT are never on top of the power couple separation rumor. Perhaps, they will never be at this time given that their brands will not like the negative publicity that breakups bring. Will PT suffer in silence and continue with their fairytale love story?

‘Part of me likes appearing 'normal' around others - at least when I'm capable of doing so. When I'm around my friends and I pretend to be OK, it's almost like I can fool myself into believing that I actually am during that time.' — Anonymous

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Tweet Scoop: Friendzoned? Bianca de Vera on Will Ashley

ok taping friend https://t.co/395zOCmbXy

— Bianca De Vera (@biancadeveraa) July 15, 2025

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TikTok Scoop: Matet de Leon Clarifies Reason for Crying during Live Selling

@jm2024shop KAKAPASOK KO LANG SA LIVE NI MISS MATET, KASI BIBILI AKO PANGPANCAKE,MAY NABASH SA KANYA,TUNGKOL SA NANAY NIYA. GRABE SILA!KAYA UMIYAK SIYA SA LIVE😢 #fyp #viral ♬ original sound - Mery Aragon

@misismatet

Ok? Ok.

♬ original sound - misismatet

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Winners of 61st Baeksang Awards

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Television

Grand Prize: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix) 

Best Drama: When Life Gives You Tangerines

Best Director: Song Yeon Hwa (Doubt)

Best Screenplay: Lim Sang Choon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)

Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born)

Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)

Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)

Best Supporting Actor: Choi Dae Hoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)

PRIZM Popularity Award (Male): Byeon Woo Seok (Lovely Runner)

PRIZM Popularity Award (Female): Kim Hye Yoon (Lovely Runner)

Best New Actress: Chae Won Bin (Doubt)

Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo (The Tale of Lady Ok)

Best Variety Show: Punghyanggo

Best Educational Show: Special-Hakjeon

Best Technical Direction: Jang Yeong Gyu (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born) (music)

Best Male Entertainer: Shin Dong Yup

Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji

Film

Grand Prize: Hong Kyung Pyo (Harbin)

Best Film: Harbin

Best Director: Oh Seung Wook (Revolver)

Best New Director: Oh Jung Min (House of the Seasons)

Best Actress: Jeon Do Yeon (Revolver)

Best Actor: Jo Jung Suk (Pilot)

Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim (A Normal Family)

Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae Myung (Land of Happiness)

Best New Actress: Roh Yoon Seo (Hear Me: Our Summer)

Best New Actor: Jung Sung Il (Uprising)

Best Screenplay: Shin Chul, Park Chan Wook (Uprising)

Best Technical Direction: Jo Young Wook (Uprising) (music)

Gucci Impact Award: The Land of Morning Calm

Theatre

Baeksang Theatre: Tungso-sori (Seoul Metropolitan Theatre)

Young Theatre: Gongnori Club (theatre) (Dried Pepper and Peach Scent Lipstick)

Best Acting: Kwak Ji Sook (Jews of Malta)

Baeksang Arts Awards Releases Nominees, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Leads in Nominations

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TV Drama
Best Drama

tvN “Lovely Runner”
JTBC “The Tale of Lady Ok”
MBC “Doubt”
Netflix “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”
Netflix “When Life Gives You Tangerines”

Best Variety Show

tvN “Iron Girls”
Mnet “Stage Fighter”
Choo Sung Hoon “Ajossi’s Life” (literal title)
DdeunDdeun “Punghyanggo”
Netflix “Culinary Class Wars”

Best Educational Show

EBS “Docuprime-Where Is My Final Home” (literal title)
Wavve “Just Family”
Wonju MBC “Saddle the Wind with You 2”
SBS “Special-Hakjeon” (literal title)
TVING “Shaman: Whispers from the dead”

Best Director

Kim Won Seok (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Kim Hee Won (“Light Shop”)
Song Yeon Hwa (“Doubt”)
Lee Do Yoon (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”)
Jung Ji In (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)

Best Screenplay

Kim Jung Min (“Family Matters”)
Park Ji Sook (“The Tale of Lady Ok”)
Lee Si Eun (“Lovely Runner”)
Im Sang Choon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Choi Yu Na (“Good Partner”)

Best Technical Direction

Lee Young Joo (“Culinary Class Wars” – art)
Lee Jin Suk, Lee Deok Hoon (“Doubt” – camera)
Jang Yeong Gyu (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” – music)
Jo Dong Hyuk (“Study Group” – stunt coordination)
Hong Jung Ho, Lee Seung Je, Kim Dae Joon, Kim Jung Min (“Hellbound 2” – VFX)

Best Actor

Park Bo Gum (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Byeon Woo Seok (“Lovely Runner”)
Lee Jun Hyuk (“Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard”)
Ju Ji Hoon (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”)
Han Suk Kyu (“Doubt”)

Best Actress

Go Min Si (“The Frog”)
Kim Tae Ri (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)
Kim Hye Yoon (“Lovely Runner”)
IU (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Jang Nara (“Good Partner”)

Best Supporting Actor

Kim Jun Han (“Good Partner”)
Roh Jae Won (“Squid Game 2”)
Yoon Kyung Ho (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”)
Choi Dae Hoon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Hyeon Bong Sik (“Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard”)

Best Supporting Actress

Kim Guk Hee (“Family Matters”)
Kim Jae Hwa (“The Tale of Lady Ok”)
Yeom Hye Ran (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Oh Kyung Hwa (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)
Jung Eun Chae (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)

Best New Actor

Kim Jung Jin (“Doubt”)
Song Geon Hee (“Lovely Runner”)
Cha Woo Min (“Study Group”)
Choo Young Woo (“The Tale of Lady Ok”)
Heo Nam Jun (“Your Honor”)

Best New Actress

Kim Tae Yeon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
Roh Jeong Eui (“The Witch”)
Jo Yoon Soo (“The Tyrant”)
Chae Won Bin (“Doubt”)
Ha Young (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”)

Best Male Entertainer

Kim Won Hoon
Dex
Sung Si Kyung
Shin Dong Yup
Yoo Jae Suk

Best Female Entertainer

Lee Soo Ji
Jang Do Yeon
Ji Ye Eun
Haewon
Hong Jin Kyung

Film
Best Film

“Love in the Big City”
“Revolver”
“House of the Seasons”
“Uprising”
“Harbin”

Best Director

Park Yi Woong (“The Land of Morning Calm”)
Oh Seung Wook (“Revolver”)
Woo Min Ho (“Harbin”)
Lee Eon Hee (“Love in the Big City”)
Lee Jong Pil (“Escape”)

Best New Director

Kim Se Hwee (“Following”)
Nam Dong Hyeop (“Handsome Guys”)
Oh Jung Min (“House of the Seasons”)
Lee Mi Rang (“Concerning My Daughter”)
Jung Ji Hye (“Jeong-Sun”)

Best Actor

Yoon Joo Sang (“The Land of Morning Calm”)
Lee Byung Hun (“The Match”)
Lee Hee Joon (“Handsome Guys”)
Jo Jung Suk (“Pilot”)
Hyun Bin (“Harbin”)

Best Actress

Kim Go Eun (“Love in the Big City”)
Kim Geum Soon (“Jeong-Sun”)
Song Hye Kyo (“Dark Nuns”)
Jeon Do Yeon (“Revolver”)
Cho Yeo Jeong (“Hidden Face”)

Best Supporting Actor

Koo Kyo Hwan (“Escape”)
Park Jung Min (“Uprising”)
Yoo Jae Myung (“Land of Happiness”)
Jung Hae In (“I, the Executioner”)
Jo Woo Jin (“Harbin”)

Best Supporting Actress

Gong Seung Yeon (“Handsome Guys”)
Claudia Kim (“A Normal Family”)
Lim Ji Yeon (“Revolver”)
Jeon Yeo Been (“Dark Nuns”)
Han Sun Hwa (“Pilot”)

Best New Actor

Kang Seung Ho (“House of the Seasons”)
Noh Sang Hyun (“Love in the Big City”)
Moon Woo Jin (“Dark Nuns”)
Jang Sung Bum (“Work To Do”)
Jung Sung Il (“Uprising”)

Best New Actress

Roh Yoon Seo (“Hear Me: Our Summer”)
Park Ji Hyun (“Hidden Face”)
Lee Myung Ha (“Mimang”)
Hyeri (“Victory”)
Ha Seo Yoon (“Streaming”)

Best Scenario

Kim Hyung Joo, Yoon Jong Bin (“The Match”)
Park Yi Woong (“The Land of Morning Calm”)
Shin Chul, Park Chan Wook (“Uprising”)
Oh Seung Wook, Joo Byul (“Revolver”)
Oh Jung Min (“House of the Seasons”)

Best Technical Direction

Park Byung Joo (“Wonderland” – VFX)
Yoo Sang Seop, Jang Han Seung (“I, the Executioner” – action)
Lee Seo Jin (“Pilot” – makeup)
Jo Young Wook (“Uprising” – music)
Hong Kyung Pyo (“Harbin” – camera)

Gucci Impact Award

“Blesser”
“Love in the Big City”
“The Voices of The Silenced”
“The Land of Morning Calm”
“Jeong-Sun”

Hot! Hot! Hot!

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The rumor mill is going crazy with the latest scoop involving the love lives of two known personalities. The story is quite controversial and fans of the actor will be shocked once details of this gossip emerges. Here it goes…Hot Actor (HA) is rumored to be the latest in the list of boy toys of Influential Personality (IP). IP cannot be blamed as HA is very attractive given his looks and beautiful face. HA has played many roles on the small and big screen. As his acting skills were noticed, the management gave him challenging projects. His performance proved the hunch of the bosses that HA can be the next lead actor. Be it drama or action, lead or villain, HA was sure to deliver.

Meanwhile, IP has always been controversial and has earned his reputation with his being vocal about issues. IP, nonetheless, knows how to play his cards, which could be the reason his alleged preference has long been hidden from the mainstream.

The arrangement comes at an expense, though. HA is a family man with a beautiful family. His marital status is of public knowledge and the current state of the family home seems to be the usual amidst the rumor between him and IP.

‘It's not an easy choice, but that's OK. Easy doesn't equal good. Difficulty doesn't equal bad. It's just life, is all.’ ― Barry Lyga

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The Viral Twitter Scandal about Getting Catfished is Now a Movie

I got catfished: a (really long) thread pic.twitter.com/5BQ2G5kcif

— Jzan Tero (@JzanVern) March 30, 2020

In 2020, a few weeks after the lockdown, a twitter thread written by Jzan Tero about how she allegedly got catfished by fashion filmmaker Sam Morales went viral. Well, that thread is now the basis of a movie under the direction of Quark Henares.

Marupok A+, starring EJ Jallorina and Maris Racal, is a fictionalized adaptation about what could have occurred in that long con. In the film, hopeless romantic Janzen Torres (EJ Jallorina) finds another chance at love when she matches with the handsome and seemingly perfect Theo Balmaceda (Royce Cabrera) on a dating app. Unfortunately, on the day of their meet-up, Theo ghosts her, leading Janzen into an intricate web of deceit, lies, and catfishing led by sociopathic mastermind Beanie Landridos (Maris Racal).

Directed by Quark Henares, the film premiered at Slamdance in Utah at the beginning of 2023 and has since then traveled in festivals around the world including Hawaii Film Festival, Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy, New York Asian Film Festival and Mostro Endemaris LGBTQ+ Festival in Spain. It was the opening film of last year's Cinemalaya and is finally coming exclusively to Ayala Theaters on July 10.

Marupok A+ Gets an X Rating: AF to A+

Marupok A+ was supposed to have hit the cinemas two weeks before July 10, but the movie got an X rating.

According to director Quark’s tweets, the reason behind the X rating was inherently inane -- they were not allowed to use the acronym “AF” in the original title, "Marupok AF". "What if AF meant 'Always, Forever?'" he jests.

OK we now have an R-18 rating. I think the coast is clear to talk about how we got an X rating first. https://t.co/htEWF0Pj4t

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) June 26, 2024

There is also an allusion to a double standard in the Board's review process, not just in Hollywood vs Local Content but also Cishetero vs LBTQIA+ Content. "There is a love scene involving a trans actress in the film with no nudity whatsoever, [and] if we were to compare apples to apples, 'I Am Not Big Bird' (the Enrique Gil sex comedy) had many more non-nude sex scenes, plus BDSM, masturbation, girl getting slapped by pixelated dick, etc. Why couldn't have we been treated the same way?" We heard there is also a masturbation scene featuring Racal, which could have been an additional reason behind the MTRCB's rating.

Since then, the film’s producers decided to change the title to "Marupok A+", but the damage has already been done. Renowned film critic Philbert Dy posted, "The MTRCB is still a wacky organization built on arbitrary decisions that has always ended up crippling Filipino films." While another critic, Ramon de Veyra of the Inquirer, pointed out further proof of the double standard -- "monsters killing people non-stop in a Quiet Place day 1’s MTRCB rating: PG.” Henares ended his rant by pointing out the MTRCB review of his movie included "[they call it] 'a very good movie to be watched by movie goers'. Wish you gave more of them a chance to watch it." 

Tweet Scoop: Bianca Gonzalez Apologizes for Saying 'Housemates' Instead of 'Artists'

Bianca G. says Teen “Housemates” instead of “Artists” 😅 Excited na yata si Ate B. for PBB GEN 11 eh😆 @iamsuperbianca ok lang yan pretty ka naman as always! #TVT3final6 pic.twitter.com/VIQfONhuS8

— Pork Solomon | Bini_Maoy (@porksolomon) May 5, 2024

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TikTok Scoop: Dennis Trillo and Dylan Do a Manny and Mini Pacquiao on TikTok

 

@dennistrilloph I’ll do anything for you, you know! #pacman #fyp #foryoupage #goodvibesonly ♬ original sound - Jovell Guds

@dennistrilloph Ok last na ‘toh promise! My MINI PACQUIAO 🥊 #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound - Jovell Guds

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The Uncaring

Image courtesy of Rod Cañalita/ Manila Bulletin

Sadly, her face and onscreen appeal do not match how Famous Entertainer (FE) is. FE started her career gaining admiration for her extraordinary talent. Her performances endeared her to an audience that eventually grew as the public found her performances relatable. Moreover, FE worked hard when she saw a break was being handed to her by a management team.

Years later, FE built her name and a consistent following. Her fans spanned from kids to adults; from happy to sad performances, FE was adored. Without much intention, her private life was needlessly thrown into the public eye. FE had to endure the intrusion of her privacy. Those times were hard as it seemed that her every move was being watched and bashers were ready to pounce. FE managed to turn such circumstances to her advantage.

However, stories from the grapevine have emerged. Allegedly, when FE was upset, makeup artists had to brace themselves for her tantrums that ranged from throwing objects to kicking them. The ordinary workers were of course, no match for someone like FE. In another incident, a network performer requested if FE could sing in a wake as FE was the favorite singer of the deceased. FE responded with an ‘ok’ but no message of sympathy was included. On the day of the event, FE didn’t show up and no prior message was sent to the one who sent the invitation. Although disappointed, nothing could be done as FE showed her lack of care.

‘Just because you don't care about anyone doesn't mean everyone else is like that too!’ ― Rutu Modan

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FB Scoop: Cebuana Influencer Reveals Messages of Priscilla Meirelles Confronting Her about John Estrada, Did She Also Joke about 'Tikiman' with the Actor in Her Post?

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Rough Translation: Hoy Auntie, akala ko ok na tayo.. tumikim lang ako ng isang beses, very light lang yun at hindi na ako umulit kasi hindi masarap.

Ogie Diaz Answers Commission Issue Concerning Liza Soberano, Offered to Forego His Cut for Former Talent to Work on 'It's Ok To Not Be Ok'

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TikTok Scoop: Rica Peralejo Answers Kid's Toilet Training Question from Netizen

 

@ricaperalejo Replying to @Erma Gavilaga you do you, i do me ok 👍🏻 respect for my style and respect for children’s developmental stage! 😉 #childhooddeveleopment #toilettraining ♬ original sound - Rica Peralejo Bonifacio

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Repost: Cecilia Ongpauco Says She's Not Privy to Private Matters of Chiz Escudero and Heart Evangelista, Will Pray for the Couple

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Amid the swirl of speculations about the relationship of Senator Francis Escudero and his wife Heart Evangelista, the actress’s mother, Cecilia Ongpauco, told ABS-CBN News Thursday that she believes the couple will ride out whatever perceived challenges they are going through. 

“It’s their private life so I am just praying for them,” said Ongpauco. "I know they will be OK! I’ve known Chiz to be a mature and grounded person that’s why I am happy for my daughter.”

The actress’ mother qualified, however, that she has no knowledge of the issues surrounding the couple’s current relationship. “I have not spoken to anybody,“ she stressed. 

In Evangelista’s vlog in June 2021, Ongpauco credited Escudero for supporting her daughter. 

“You know what I like about your marriage? You allow each other to grow. You don't stunt her growth,“ she told the couple in a cooking session. "You don't cramp her style. I think that's what's good about their marriage. He allows her to grow, mature on her own.” 

Both Escudero and Evangelista have yet to address the issue of marital discord which has been brewing since Evangelista dropped her married name in her social media accounts in early August. 

Nonetheless, the actress has kept her status as "wife" in her profile. 

Evangelista also recently shared a vlog where she admitted that she’s going through a rough patch in her life.

    

“I am not gonna deny that I have been going through personal struggles. I feel a lot of pressure in my life. Basically now, I am really in a search for just being happy,” said. 

Evangelista nevertheless stressed that she remains “very, very grateful [for] as long as there is life, there is hope.” 

Escudero’s senate staff told ABS-CBN News no statement is forthcoming from the lawmaker. 

The couple were married in February 2015 after a much-heralded conflict and eventual reconciliation between Escudero and Evangelista’s parents. 

Gloc-9 Harks Back To His Legendary Music Career, Drops Latest Single 'Pilak'

“Alam kong bawal tumigil at hindi dapat huminto, ‘Yang ang payo ko sayo para di ka mabigo. Salamat sa lahat ng nag bukas sakin ng pinto. Ok nako sa pilak kahit na di maka ginto”

Universal Records is proud to honor Gloc-9’s astounding impact on the Filipino music scene throughout his illustrious career. This year, the iconic “Makata sa Pinas” marks his 25th year in the industry and as a grand celebration, he is slated to release a brand-new album which will be called “Pilak”.

And this March, Gloc-9 proudly releases the title track of his anniversary album, which encompasses a mixture of powerful storytelling about his unrivaled hustle and learnings for two and a half decades and enchanting hip-hop melodies. With pure emotional honesty, the veteran rapper also thanked his solid supporters over the years who helped him achieve all the accolades and milestones that he reached. There’s no denying that “Pilak” is a song borne from the heart of a very thankful seasoned artist.

His fans will surely enjoy the song’s seamless barrage of metaphors and verses that only he can deliver. As usual, Gloc delivers another poetic masterpiece which was further heightened by the musical arrangement, mixing and mastering by Thyro Alfaro and cover artwork by CLMRarts. The official music video helmed by director Edrex Clyde Sanchez is also out now on YouTube. (WATCH HERE)

The song is a very appreciative circumspect of his artistic journey which started with a dream, and paved by sweat, blood, and tears – all of which led to his eventual day in front of the klieg lights, the accolades, and the many awards that followed. As they say, "success is in the journey" and it truly is.

This gave Gloc-9 a better appreciation of what he has now as he stands front and center with contentment and thankfulness in his heart. A very inspirational message to young artists who are now trekking their own paths to glory.

With “Pilak”, Gloc-9 proves that he still has a lot of gas left in the tank and he’ll surely deliver a bona fide hit if he wants to. You have to start streaming this brand-new single right now! 

Quark Henares Shares Highlights of Venice Film Festival Trip, Chloe Zhao Reveals Jury Wanted Dennis Trillo and John Arcilla to Win

When he announced @JohnArcilla’s name as the best actor winner I had to do a double take because I didn’t recognize the pronunciation. pic.twitter.com/5k1yFb1m7Z

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

But me being expert stalker didn’t want to take any chances so I dragged Dennis to him and yelled “director bong! I produced On The Job and this..”

Bong’s eyes lit up and he told Dennis he loved his performance, which surprised me because Dennis is hardly recognizable in the film pic.twitter.com/iKcI3NRPLl

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

Chloe Zhao then told Dennis that they really wanted a tie but Venice wouldn’t let him. She said she googled him because she thought he was a real prisoner only to find out he was a matinee idol of some sort. pic.twitter.com/3MCpL3an8n

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

When the golden lion winner came in, everyone applauded and looked at them. As soon as they passed our table, BJH turned back to us and said “ok. Now we can continue talking about On The Job” pic.twitter.com/Aj55NOzduN

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

My favorite part was when I told him “the mom and the guy in the basement in Parasite were in Crash Landing on You!” And he looked at me with a glazed look like he had no idea what I was talking about.

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

Here he is, quoting the film. What a lodi. Pibertday, Bong Joon-Ho! pic.twitter.com/DGM5ZUi2yp

— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) September 14, 2021

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Repost: 'When the Camellia Blooms,' 'The World of the Married,' and 'Parasite' Big Winners in Baeksang Awards

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The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards was a star-studded night celebrating some of the greatest in television, film, and theater!

The annual ceremony took place on June 5 at the KINTEX Hall in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, and it was held without an audience due to precautions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. For the third year in a row, the MCs were Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum.

The Grand Prize for film went to director Bong Joon Ho for the international hit “Parasite.” While he could not be there to accept the award himself, a representative conveyed a message he’d shared in case he won. He said, “It is an honor to be ending at Baeksang the long journey that began in May of last year at Cannes.”

The Grand Prize in television went to the KBS2 drama “When the Camellia Blooms,” while cast members took home the Best Actor (Kang Ha Neul) and Best Supporting Actor (Oh Jung Se) awards and the show also won Best Screenplay. The Best Actress award for television went to Kim Hee Ae for “The World of the Married.”

For work in variety, Yoo Jae Suk grabbed the Best Male Variety Star award for “How Do You Play?” and Park Na Rae won Best Female Variety Star for “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”).

In the film category, Lee Byung Hun won Best Actor for “The Man Standing Next” and Jeon Do Yeon won Best Actress for “Birthday.”

Check out all the winners below!

Television categories:

Grand Prize: KBS2’s “When the Camellia Blooms”

Best Drama: SBS’s “Stove League”

Best Variety Show: TV Chosun’s “Mister Trot”

Best Cultural Program: EBS’s “Giant Peng TV”

Best Director: Mo Wan Il (“The World of the Married”)

Best Screenplay: Lim Sang Chun (“When the Camellia Blooms”)

Technical Award (Art): Jang Yeon Ok (“The Great Escape 3”)

Best Actor: Kang Ha Neul (“When the Camellia Blooms”)

Best Actress: Kim Hee Ae (“The World of the Married”)

Best Supporting Actor: Oh Jung Se (“When the Camellia Blooms”)

Best Supporting Actress: Kim Sun Young (“Crash Landing on You”)

Best New Actor: Ahn Hyo Seop (“Dr. Romantic 2”)

Best New Actress: Kim Da Mi (“Itaewon Class”)

Best Male Variety Star: Yoo Jae Suk (“How Do You Play?”)

Best Female Variety Star: Park Na Rae (“Home Alone”)

Bazaar Icon Award: Seo Ji Hye (“Crash Landing on You”)

TikTok Popularity Award: Hyun Bin And Son Ye Jin (“Crash Landing on You”)

Film categories:

Grand Prize: Bong Joon Ho (“Parasite”)

Best Film: “Parasite”

Best Director: Kim Bo Ra (“House of Hummingbird”)

Best Screenplay: Lee Sang Geum (“Exit”)

Technical Award (Makeup): Kim Seo Hee (“The Man Standing Next”)

Best New Director: Kim Do Young (“Kim Ji Young, Born 1982”)

Best Actor: Lee Byung Hun (“The Man Standing Next”)

Best Actress: Jeon Do Yeon (“Birthday”)

Best Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang Soo (“Inseperable Bros”)

Best Supporting Actress: Kim Sae Byuk (“House of Hummingbird”)

Best New Actor: Park Myung Hoon (“Parasite”)

Best New Actress: Kang Mal Geum (“Lucky Chan-Sil”)

Theater categories:

Baeksang Play Award: Shin Yoo Chung (“Scorched Love” (literal title))

Best Short Play: “0set Project”

Best Actor: Baek Seok Gwang (“Wife”)

Best Actress: Kim Jung (“Rotterdam”)

Congratulations to all the winners!

Tweet Scoop: Heart Evangelista 'Vanishes' In Response to Chiz Escudero's Question on Her Travel Expense

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Ok Na sana ang dinner namin kaso...good night pic.twitter.com/Vrh8zOuiRd

— LoveMarie O. Escudero (@heart021485) October 6, 2019

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Repost: Angel Locsin Has No Plans of Taking Over Darna

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Source: www.news.abs-cbn.com

Angel Locsin remains to be the top choice to play Philippine heroine Darna.

At least, that's what fans keep telling her, usually --one can imagine-- with hands clasped together in prayer, ignoring that she herself has said that her time as the Pinay superhero is up and that it's only right to hand down the fabled "bato" to someone else to keep the character's legacy alive.

It's been more than a decade since Locsin wore the iconic costume for a TV series, imbuing it with gravitas and grace --a famous performance that defined, in the eyes of many, what a strong female superheroine should be for years to come.

She was supposed to don it again for a movie but had to exit the project due to health concerns regarding her back. Since then, she has expressed her full support for her replacement, young actress Liza Soberano, and yet there were still rumblings.

This noisy clamor for her to take the role back found headwind when she was seen doing stunts for her primetime series "The General's Daughter." It only grew stronger when it was revealed that Soberano has decided to back out because of a finger injury.

But, in an interview with ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, Locsin's answer remained to be a firm "no."

Her first thought when the news broke out, she shared, was not that if she could possibly reconsider putting on the costume again. Rather, it was one of worry.

"Nag-alala ako sa kaniya," she said of Soberano.

(I was worried about her.)

"Kung mayroon man sigurong tao na makakaintindi sa pinagdadaanan niya ngayon, ako iyon. Nag-alala ako na sana OK lang siya. So nag-try ako mag-message sa kanya. Sabi ko lang , 'Liza.' "Sagot niya, 'Ate, I'm sorry.'"

(If there's someone who would understand what she's going through, that's me. I got worried and hoped she's OK. So I tried to message her. I just said 'Liza.' She answered, 'Ate, I'm sorry.')

"Naramdaman ko kung gaano siya ka-devastated sa nangyari and kung gaano niya kagusto i-please iyong network and fans niya na nagaantay. Pero siyempre, kailangan din niyang alagaan iyong sarili niya. Siguro ganoon din niya kamahal iyong role, na feeling niya hindi niya maibibigay iyong buo niya."

(I felt how devastated she was about what happened and how much she wants to please the network and her fans who have been waiting. But of course, she needs to take care of herself. Perhaps that's how much she loved the role, that she felt she couldn't give her all.)

She also begged fans to give the selection process for the new Darna some time, true to the comics' lore about the hero, "ang bato talaga ni Darna, namimili ng tao. Hindi basta basta lang."

(Darna's stone chooses. It's not that simple.)