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Kapamilya star Joshua Garcia remained unfazed after recently discussing a viral AI-generated shirtless image on social media. The actor addressed the issue on May 21, 2026, during the Star Magic Spotlight Press Conference held at the Dolphy Theatre, ABS-CBN. When he first saw the fake photo, Joshua showed it to his team and joked, "Tignan n'yo yung katawan ko rito. Payatot pa ako." When reporters asked if the image caused him any distress, Joshua simply said, "Hindi naman. Kasi alam ko namang hindi ko katawan 'yon." Joshua, 28, believes he is not alone in being targeted by such deepfakes, noting the widespread prevalence of AI-generated content.  "I don't know. Like, sobrang dami ng AI sa internet. Hindi na siya makontrol. And I'm pretty sure hindi lang ako ang nakaka-experience niya sa napakaraming taon na dumaan," he stated. The actor also quipped about taking matters into his own hands to prove the image was fake, suggesting he might pos...

Moviegoers are embracing the emotional depth and relatable love story of “Tayo Sa Wakas” as it kicked off its theatrical run with P12 million in box-office earnings last May 27, the highest opening-day gross for a local film in 2026.    The Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan-starrer is Star Cinema’s 33rd anniversary offering from acclaimed director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who shared that the film, themed “lovers to rivals,” ultimately aims to entertain audiences while making them believe in, and fall back in love with, love again.   Following its solid opening, “Tayo Sa Wakas” is now showing in 250 cinemas in the Philippines. It will also have global screenings starting in June.  The film centers on longtime couple Cisco (Donny) and Cheska (Belle), who are forced to confront how their ambitions set them on competing paths. They take a promised breakup trip to decide whether to finally let go of each other or fight for their love.     “Tayo Sa Wakas (Us I...

It is a lot better the second time around. This after a 22-year-old single mom was crowned Miss Global Philippines 2018 during a pageant held in Paranaque City last August 4. Mary Eileen Palencia Gonzales, of Cavite, a Star Magic artist of ABS CBN, bested 18 other contestants in the 5th edition of the pageant that advocates women empowerment and tourism and accepts contestants who are single, unmarried mothers. It was the second time for Gonzales to join the Miss Global Philippines beauty contest. In 2015, she finished second-runner up to Mary Candice Ramos. Gonzales, who has a baby boy, will represent the Philippines at Miss Global 2018 international contest later this year. First runner-up honors went to Cheska Viñas, of Marilao, Bulacan; Nicole Osuna Dichoso, Olongapo City, 2nd runner-up; Charlene Duran, Calamba City, Laguna, 3rd runner-up; and Alexandra Moraga, Meycauayan City, Bulacan, 4th runner-up. Winners of special awards were Sunshine Bantillo, Best in T...