‘Intense’: Oscars invites Dolly de Leon to be member of the Academy

by HannaH Mallorca Inquirer.net

filipino Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon has been invited to join the Academy of motion Picture Arts and sciences, an honorary organization in the United states responsible for selecting the winners at the oscars.

the award-winning actress is one of the 398 “distinguished artists and executives” who received an invitation from the organization, in hopes of promoting “representation, inclusion and equity.”

Casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, filmmakers, documentary producers, film executives, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, marketing and public relations officers, musicians, and production designers also received an invitation from the awards-giving body.

“the Academy is proud to welcome these artists and professionals into our membership. they represent extraordinary global talent across cinematic disciplines, and have made a vital impact on the arts and sciences of motion pictures and on movie fans worldwide,” Academy President Janet Yang and Academy Ceo Bill Kramer said in a statement.

Aside from de Leon, also included in the actors’ branch are everything everywhere All At once” star stephanie hsu, “elvis” star Austin Butler, Bond Girl and Woman King actress Lashana Lynch. singer-songwriter taylor swift, on the other hand, also received an invitation to join the music branch. following the announcement, de Leon expressed her shock over receiving the accolade on her official twitter page, in response to hollywood journalist Janet Nepales. the actress is set to star as molly in the upcoming film “A Very Good Girl” with Kathryn Bernardo. the filipino actress was nominated to the best supporting actress category in the Golden Globe Awards, held last January 11, for her role as Abigail in “triangle of sadness,” but she lost to Angela Bassett who played the role of Queen ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda forever.” honest” while ronan farrow, journalist and author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Catch and Kill said, the book is “A propulsive read, animated by the author’s honesty, wit, and indomitable spirit of selfacceptance.” the book stands as a testament to rocero’s artistic brilliance and her unwavering commitment to authenticity and empowerment. through the pages of her book, she invites readers on a transformative journey, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and challenge societal norms. one of the key messages conveyed throughout “Horse Barbie” is the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. rocero opens up about her journey towards embracing her identity and the struggles she faced along the way. rocero’s book also delves into the notion of ancestral spirit of the babaylan and how cultural heritage can inform one’s understanding of self. As a filipina, she draws upon her rich cultural background to explore the interconnectedness between her transgender identity and her heritage. my cultural roots have played a significant role in shaping my identity and giving me the strength to embrace who I am,” she explained, through Horse Barbie,” she aims to ignite conversations about the diversity of transgender experiences and how culture can provide a source of empowerment. the release of “Horse Barbie” marks a significant milestone in rocero’s journey as an artist and activist. By sharing her personal story and the stories of others, she continues to break down barriers and challenge societal norms. through her unwavering commitment to authenticity and representation, rocero is leaving an indelible mark on the art world and beyond. rocero has embarked on a nationwide tour to engage with readers and spark meaningful conversations. through book signings, panel discussions, and public appearances, she aims to foster a sense of community and provide a platform for dialogue and reflection.

“Intense,” she said.

De Leon was also cast in an untitled Antonette Jadaone-helmed project and American series “Nine Perfect strangers” with Nicole Kidman. she will also appear in several holloywood films and a series set in Germany, although she remained tight-lipped about the details.

Days following this, the oscars announced the list of nominees for best supporting actress 95th Academy Awards, but did not include de Leon in the roster. But while she said that she initially “felt bad” for the snub, she immediately got over it as all the other nominees were just as deserving of the nomination. the award eventually went to Jamie Lee Curtis of “everything everywhere All at once,” who de Leon was apparently rooting for. Aside from these, De Leon’s acclaimed performance in the film also received several recognitions including the best supporting performer award at the Los Angeles film Critics Association, best supporting actress nomination at the 2022 satellite Awards, while being longlisted at the British Academy film and television Arts (BAftA) Awards, also for the supporting actress category.

Horse Barbie” delves into the intersectionality of identity, exploring themes of race, gender, and culture. Drawing from her own experiences as a filipina trans woman, rocero skillfully weaves together narratives that shed light on the complexities of navigating multiple facets of identity. By centering her own story and those of other marginalized communities, rocero aims to create a more inclusive dialogue that challenges the traditional understanding of gender and beauty.

“I had to learn to love myself unconditionally and dismantle the internalized transphobia that society had ingrained in me,” she shared. By sharing her vulnerabilities and triumphs, rocero hopes to inspire readers to embark on their journeys of self-discovery and embrace their unique identities.

“I want to create spaces where individuals can share their stories and feel seen and heard,” she emphasized. By connecting with audiences directly, rocero hopes to create a ripple effect of acceptance and empowerment that extends far beyond the pages of her book.

In the end, “Horse Barbie” is more than just a book; it is a transformative journey that challenges societal norms, celebrates diversity, and empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves. through her artistry, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the transgender community, rocero continues to push boundaries and create spaces for meaningful conversations. As “Horse Barbie” finds its way into the hands of readers, it has the potential to ignite a movement of acceptance, empathy, and social change.

New ‘Eat Bulaga’ hosts excited to have ‘It’s Showtime’ under

by Jan Milo seVero Philstar.com

mANILA — New "eat Bulaga" hosts Paolo Contis, Betong sumaya and Buboy Villar reacted on "It's showtime" transferring to GmA-7's GtV. In a report by "24 oras," Paolo said that the move will be a good collaboration between GmA and ABs-CBN.

exciting 'yon," Paolo said.

‘TV war is finally over’: ABS-CBN’s ‘It’s Showtime’ signs contract with GMA’s GTV

“WhAt’s up, madlang Kapuso?”

ABs-CBN’s noontime show “It’s showtime” formally signed a contract with GmA Network’s GtV on Wednesday, June 28, with mainstay host Vice Ganda describing the contract signing as a historic event that made him hopeful about the show’s future. the executives of the Kapamilya and Kapuso networks and the show’s hosts came together to formalize “It’s showtime’s” transfer to GtV.

Among the “It’s showtime” hosts present at the event were Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, Jhong hilario, ogie Alcasid, Amy Perez, Jugs Jugueta, teddy Corpuz, ryan Bang, Jackie Gonzaga and Ion Perez, as shown on GtV’s twitter page. they were also joined by hosts robi Domingo and Iya Villania.

During the event, ABs-CBN’s Ceo Carlo Katigbak expressed his gratitude to the Kapuso network for welcoming the noontime show, saying he and GmA films Inc. president Annette Gozon Valdes came to a decision about the show’s move “in less than two weeks.”

“marami nang napagdaanan ang ating Kapamilya sa ‘It’s showtime.’ Nagpapasalamat din kami sa ‘It’s showtime’ hosts and ‘It’s showtime’ family dahil hindi kayo bumitaw sa pagbibigay ng saya at serbisyo,” Katigbak added.

(“it’s Showtime” has been through a lot. i’m thankful to the it’s Showtime” hosts and family because you didn’t give up in bringing joy and service.) meanwhile, GmA Network chairman and Ceo felipe Gozon declared that the contract signing has put an end to the supposed network wars.

“Pwede na natin sabihin ngayon, without any fear of contradiction, na yung competition, yung tinatawag ng media practitioners na tV war, is finally over. Gusto kong sabihin sa pagkakataong ito na malugod na naming tinatanggap ang popular program na ‘It’s showtime’ at ang maraming talents na bumubuo nito,” he said.

(We can finally say, without any fear of contradiction, that the competition or what media practitioners refer to as TV war is finally over. i just want to take the opportunity to say that we wholeheartedly accept the popular program “it’s Showtime” and its talents.) on the other hand, Vice Ganda said in a heartfelt speech that despite “It’s showtime” being bumped off its noontime slot from tV5, he remained “optimistic” about the possibilities that await the show.

“hindi ako masyadong naaligaga. hindi ako masyadong natakot kasi punong-puno ako ng pag-asa. At ‘yung pag-asa naming lahat ang nagbitbit sa’min dito para magkita kayong lahat,” he said. “Itong pangyayaring ito ay sadyang Pinoy na Pinoy, Pilipinong Pilipino. Ang pamilya ng ‘It’s showtime’ ay kumakatawan sa pamilyang Pilipino na lahat ng kaganapan sa buhay ay dinanas, lahat ng bagyo ay hinarap, pero patuloy pa ring tumatayo dahil sa pagmamahal.” the “Praybeyt Benjamin” star then pointed out that the contract event is akin to a family’s victory, while Curtis, hilario, Alcasid, and Chiu were noticeably emotional at the event. masaya ako, sobra kong saya. hindi ko makita kung saan ito mapupunta, or saan ito dadalhin ang programa, kung anong kinahihinatnan ng araw na ‘to. hindi ko alam, pero alam ko na ang pangyayaring ito ay magiging simula ng maraming napakagandang pangyayari. I’m just very hopeful, grateful and excited,” Vice Ganda added. the contract signing comes a week after ABs-CBN announced that its flagship noontime show would shift to GtV, also known as Good television, following the expiry of its contract from tV5. this is a very big collaboration [ng Kapuso at AB s -CBN] kasi noontime show na 'to. It opens up a lot of opportunities for other actors para makapag-guest doon [sa It's showtime] at the same time para makapag guest dito [sa eat Bulaga]," he added.

(i didn’t quite panic. i didn’t get too scared because i was full of hope. And hope is what brought us here to be with you all. This event feels very Filipino because it’s Showtime” is a symbol of what Filipino families go through, especially the toughest storms, but it continues to remain strong because of love.)

(i’m happy, i’m very happy. i don’t know where this will take the program, or what will happen after this day. But i know that this is a start of beautiful things. i’m just very hopeful, grateful and excited.)

“It’s showtime” will air on GtV, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya online Live, iWanttfC and tfC beginning July 1.

Paolo said that it will be a healthy competition between their eat Bulaga" and "It's showtime."

"It will be a very healthy competition because your basically under one roof," he said. for Buboy, it's important that the team behind "It's showtime" have jobs to feed their family. may mga trabaho sila lalo na ang mga nasa likod ng camera.

'Yon 'yung pinaka-importante sa akin. hindi naman 'yung mga artista dahil sila kaya na po nilang kumita, kaya pa nilang dumiskarte sa buhay," he said.

"Pero ang pinaka-importante diyan 'yung mga nasa likod, 'yung mga sumusuporta sa artista, sila po 'yung dapat tingnan hindi po kami," he added. Betong expressed his happiness on the move, hoping he can meet the "It's showtime" hosts soon. sana eh mag-krus ang landas natin sa mga susunod," he said.

Bruno Mars to PH crowd: ‘Miss na kita, mahal!’

by cHarMie Joy PaGulonG Philstar.com

If Bruno m ars were “your man,” he would not only “(buy) you flowers” or “(hold) your hand,” but he would also serenade you with his heartfelt songs, impress you with his sexy dance moves and give you his warmest smile. t he f ilipino-American hitmaker did all these during his two-night concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan last weekend with his band members the hooligans. The STAr attended Day 1 of the Live Nation Philippinesproduced show that was replete with pyrotechnics, props and bright lighting effects on stage. Bruno and company left the PAGE 10