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Julia Barretto and Maris Racal are back, and they’re taking getting more of your money to a whole new level. In their last Maya video, the two showed what it feels like to earn interest daily on your savings. Now, they turn their attention to everyday spending, with a new face-off over something they both want to claim. This time, they go head-to-head over 1% cashback when you pay with your Maya Card, making it something neither of them is willing to give up. The result is an all-out, wildly entertaining showdown built around one simple idea: if there’s value to be claimed from money you’re already spending, why leave it behind? That mindset hits especially close to home today. Filipinos want more out of their money, and we’re becoming more conscious of where it goes and what we get in return—comparing prices, waiting for sales, looking for deals, and finding ways to make everyday spending go further. Cashback taps into that same instinct. And Julia and Maris take it to an entertaining...

  Veteran actress Maricel Soriano, long regarded as one of Philippine showbiz’s most formidable talents, is showing a different side of herself these days. During a recent media conference for Regal Entertainment’s upcoming horror film "Haunted Carnival," Maricel reflected on her evolution as both an actress and a figure on set. “I’m no longer fierce, but I still say what I feel,” Maricel candidly shared, dispelling her former reputation for being intimidating.  The press event, held in Quezon City on July 26, gathered the star-studded cast of the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, including James Reid, John Arcilla, RK Bagatsing, Charlie Fleming, Joaquin Arce, Prince Carlos, and more. Under the direction of Joey De Guzman, the film promises a blend of horror and heart. Excitement was evident among Maricel’s co-stars. For Julia Barretto, working with Maricel marks both a personal milestone and a meaningful return to acting after a year-long hiatus.  "It’s my first ti...

  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...

Actress Julia Barretto says she's living her dreams these days as she and rumored boyfriend star in their first teleserye together entitled "Ngayon at Kailanman" beginning August 20 on ABS CBS. Julia looks back at the days when she was just starting in show business. "I’ve always dreamed to be on that time slot. I’ve always dreamed for this day. If before people could easily yung api-apihin ka, yung ibale-wala ka," says Julia during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on the Kapamilya network. " Ngayon at Kailanman " will be shown after the hit television series " Ang Probinsyano." Julis adds that she is humbled for all the blessings that are coming her way. "Super thankful. So humbled. I feel the more success you achieve, it should make you an even more humble person. A better person; "Na-experience ko 'yung to have gained and to have lost. And ti have to work hard for something that you wa...

Kung okay na ang buhay ng aktor na si Joshua Garcia 8 to 10 years mula ngayon, handa na raw niyang pakasalan ang rumored girlfriend niyang si Julia Barretto. "Yes!" ang sagot ni Joshua nang tanuning kung gusto niyang pakasalan si Julia, sa isang interview sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN. Pero hindi pa rin talaga umaamin sila Joshua at Julia tungkol sa kanilang relasyon. "OK po kami. Masaya kami at nalagpasan namin 'yung trial na dumaan. May natutunan talaga kasi ako sa nangyari na yun," ayon kay Joshua. Nang tanungin kung ano ang kanyang natutunan sa pinagdaanan nila, sinabi ni Joshua: "Yung pahalagahan kung anong meron ako." Tinanong din si Julia kung ano ang natutunan niya sa trial na dumating. Ayon kay Julia: "Matibay po pala talaga ako. Strong woman pala talaga ako. Pagnagmahal pala ako, todo-todo yung pagmamahal." Dagdag pa ni Julia: "Hindi pala ako basta-basta sumusuko sa taong mahal ko. I had t...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta laughed as her leading man Robin Padilla gamely answered the questions during the Fast Talk portion of the late-night program "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Sharon and Robin appeared on the show to promote their latest movie "Unexpectedly Yours" now showing in theaters nationwide. The movie also star the popular love team of Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia. When asked about sex or chocolates, the audience roared into laughter when Robin answered the ultimate Fast Talk question. Robin reacted in a loud manner and said "Sex!" Then he screamed the word "sex" once again. And for the third time, Robin answered "sex" in a growling sound as stamped his feet. Asked about "the best time for sex," Robin smiled as he shouted "anytime, every time, anywhere!" Here's Robin's answers to the other questions in the Fast Talk portion: * Sipag tyaga? - "Sipag" * Mapu...

Kapamilya teen heartthrob Joshua Garcia has admitted that he got jealous of teen actor Ronnie Alonte who played the role of Julia Barretto's love interest on the primetime series "A Love To Last." "Yes! Hindi maiwasan. Pero Tito Boy kailangan ko rin intindihin eh (yung ginagawa po nya). So parang wala rin akong karapatan magselos," said Garcia, when asked if he got jealous of the Alonte-Barretto tandem on the television series, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Asked to comment about it, Barretto said: "Okay lang naman. Iintidihin ko rin. But you have to remind him it's just a scene."                                                                        Joshua Garcia Barretto, 20, revealed that Garcia is really the jealous type. "I know him so well. Alam ko if he's ...

Actress Julia Barretto has said that she is ready to marry Joshua Garcia if it was the last night of the world. "Marry? Yes!" said Barretto, when asked a hypothetical question "Last night of the world and Joshua will ask you, 'will you marry me?", during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. The studio audience cheered on when Barretto gave that answer. Garcia and Barretto appeared on the late-night talk show to promote their latest film "Love You to the Stars and Back." It was their follow-up to the critically acclaimed movie "Vince and Kath and James" which was one of the top-grossing movies of the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. Facing the Golden Mirror, Barretto told herself: "I'm very proud of you. Gusto ko 'yung honesty nya. Promise I will never give up ever." Asked if she can combine love life and career, the actress laughed and said: "Kayang kaya. Pag gusto, kaya....

Another Barretto is making her presence felt in local show business. So far, Claudia Barretto is not into acting but she is passionate about music these days. "Ever since I was younger, I enjoyed singing. And I was a very shy person and that's the only thing that was holding me back. So the only reason I did not enter the industry sooner it's because I was really shy. But it wasn't an effort to go to music. It just happened that I was passionate about music. I love singing," said Claudia, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. Claudia has recorded her debut song "Stay" which already went No. 4 on Spotify Viral 50 Philippine chart. Its music video has already notched 116,000 views. "It was written by Moira dela Torre. She's a Cornerstone talent. I specifically asked for something  that wasn't usual. Like something that's gonna be new to the OPM scene. "So she gave me 'Stay.'  W...