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  CreaZion Studios has revealed the principal cast for the highly anticipated horror film “Knock Three Times,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jerrold Tarog. “Knock Three Times” will star Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca. The cast surprised fans with an appearance at Cine Expo, held at Gateway Cinema on May 12. First introduced at last year’s Asian TV Forum in Singapore, the project quickly attracted attention for its talented creative team and bold vision for the Filipino horror. “Knock Three Times” stands out as one of the most anticipated genre films in Philippine cinema, uniting celebrated artists from different generations. Julia, previously the lead in the hit zombie thriller Block Z, continues to solidify her reputation as one of the country’s leading contemporary genre stars. Charo, a revered figure in Philippine cinema, is celebrated for her acclaimed roles in classics such as Kisapmata and the psychological horror film Eerie. Chr...

Award-winning actress Sylvia Sanchez and her husband businessman Arturo Atayde were tested positive for COVID-19. Sanchez made the announcement on her Instagram March 31. She is the third Filipino movie star to test positive for coronavirus. The two other celebrities - Christopher de Leon and Iza Calzado - have been discharged from the hospital. The complete statement of Sanchez: "Hi everyone❤️ On March 24, my husband and I were brought to Cardinal Santos as I was having chills and he had cough and shortness of breath; "We were made to take the covid-19 swab test and since then, Art and I have self-isolated. A week later, we finally received the results and we both came out positive for COVID19; "We would like to request those whom we saw prior to the community quarantine to monitor for symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, fever, LBM and sore throat. Art and I are getting better each day; "Although this is slower than our usual recovery, we ...

Multi-awarded Filipino actor Christopher de Leon has been tested positive for Covid-19. De Leon made the announcement on Instagram March 17. He carries the name sgt.pepper8 on the photo-sharing service and social network. The actor also said that his wife actress Sandy Andolong, daughter Mica and their kasambay are now under self-quarantine at home. De Leon's full announcement: "To all my family and friends, especially in the entertainment business: "Today, our doctor confirmed that I have COVID-19. I’ve had no recent travel history outside of the Philippines and no known contact with anyone who is positive to have the virus; "However, due to the nature of my work in the entertainment business, I have interacted with many people. I therefore ask anyone who has come in contact me within the last week or two to observe stringent self-quarantine, observe for symptoms and follow the triage procedures published by the DOH, whether asymptomatic or not; ...

Reigning Bb. Pilipinas International Mariel de Leon has said that she is ready to face the controversies in show business, including being linked to her leading man Coco Martin. "It's part of showbiz. My parents talked to me about that about intriga, stuff like that," said Mariel, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Mariel is the leading lady of Coco in the movie "Ang Panday," an entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival. She admitted that she was hesitant at first to join show business. "Going into it, I was still hesitant because of what I've talked to you about. I was intimidated and very scared as to my limitations, my expectations for myself. But they are all welcoming; "And to think I haven't had any experience in acting, they are very supportive and they really pushed me to be better and they trained me. It was a good experience," Mariel said. She also said that she doesn'...

Though she did not advance to the Top 15 of the Miss International 2017 pageant in Tokyo, Japan last  Nov. 14, Bb. Pilipinas International Mariel de Leon has said that she is proud of how far she has achieved as a beauty queen. "I’m so proud of how far I’ve come, how hard I fought and how much I grew & transformed! Strong, empowered, and brave is the new sexy," said Mariel on Instagram, one day after the Miss International contest. Mariel, daughter of veteran stars Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong, also said that she gave her all during the competition. Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia was crowned Miss International 2017, the first for her country in the 57-year history of the pageant. The full text of Mariel's post on IG: "To represent the Philippines on an International stage with 69 other women was something I never thought would be possible for me before! What a feat. "Thank you Lord for this wonderful and unforgettable experien...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta has revealed some of her showbiz crushes in a series of Facebook posts recently. "I haven't posted about my crush (well, one of them) of 17 years -- Jet Li! -- in a while. I just had to see his picture to feel a bit better pa. I will always love his smile, his lips and his fingers (Naaaaaks!)" said Cuneta in one of her posts. "I have other crushes, you know! And I cannot say who kasi they all know me! Hahahahaha! Yung isa nga tagal ko ka-work noon pero walang kamalay-malay...hahahaha!" she said. "Here is my first crush ever! I think I was the only kid in grade school at St. Paul College Pasig who mourned his death and cried over it for so long! Still in love with him! BRUCE LEE FOREVER! "The only Pinoy crush I have had forever THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT is Boyet De Leon. But siempre naman I have other Pinoy crushes din! Pero never nilang (o ninyong!) nalaman o malalaman! Magaling ako magtago ng crushes! Kaya la...