Celebrities and showbiz

The charming and classy Toni Gonzaga-Soriano connects with the huge crowd of UniTeam supporters during a campaign rally. FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Online shopping app Shopee on Thursday revealed its newest ambassador, TV host and actress Toni Gonzaga, a move that was put under a firestorm of criticism most especially on Twitter. The topic “Shopee” and “Bye Shopee” trended in Twitter Philippines, garnering 298,000 and over 7,500 tweets as of posting. LOOK: Lazada tops Phillippine Twitter trends as of 3:59 p.m. on Thursday as online shopping app Shopee draws backlash after making Toni Gonzaga its newest brand ambassadress. pic.twitter.com/gYQ2Stc1r8 — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) September 29, 2022 A number of social media users said they have uninstalled the app on their phone. “Shopee made a WRONG decision to hire her and lay off some employees,” a social media user said of Gonzaga while alluding to the company’s reported move to downsize the number of … [Read more...] about ‘Shopee’ trends on Twitter after Toni Gonzaga becomes its new endorser

Anne Curtis. Image: Instagram/@annecurtissmith Anne Curtis has wowed fans and fellow celebrities with her new hairdo, one of her shortest hairstyles yet. The actress unveiled her new look through a shoot with photographer Alan Segui, in which she is shown sitting in a tub while rocking the new bob, via her Instagram page yesterday, Sept. 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) While some celebrities opt to wear extensions or wigs when making drastic changes to their hair, Curtis’ new haircut is real, as shown on salon Zero1story’s Instagram page, also yesterday. Zero1story, the salon that gave Curtis’ new hairstyle, showed the actress sitting on a makeup chair as her hair was being cut off. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 01 (@zero1story_) Curtis’ new look earned praises from fellow celebrities … [Read more...] about LOOK: Anne Curtis channels Natalie Portman vibes in new short hairdo

Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano. Image: Instagram/@jessymendiola, screengrab from YouTube/Jessy Mendiola Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano are beyond excited while counting down the days to the birth of their first child, as they gave a glimpse of the baby’s face in an ultrasound. The actress, who is 25 weeks pregnant, gave fans a peek at her recent  appointment and ultrasound session with her doctor, via her YouTube vlog yesterday, Sept. 29. “Thank you Lord kamukha niya (Mendiola),” Manzano joked upon seeing his child on the device. (Thank you Lord [the baby] looks like Jessy.) “Parang nakuha niya ‘yung lips mo, love (It looks like she has your lips, love),” Mendiola told her husband, to which he replied. “Okay na. Kahit sa’yo na lang.” (It’s okay. She can have yours.) During the appointment, Mendiola’s doctor also double-checked and confirmed that the couple is having a baby girl. Mendiola, meanwhile, assured that her baby, who she and Manzano refer to as Peanut, is safe … [Read more...] about LOOK: Jessy Mendiola, Luis Manzano give glimpse of baby’s face

Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Jessy Mendiola Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano have revealed that they are expecting a baby girl, weeks since they announced they were about to be parents. The couple received congratulatory greetings from loved ones, including Manzano’s mother Vilma Santos, during the intimate event held at Manila House Private Members Club, as seen on the actress’ YouTube vlog yesterday, Aug. 25. Mendiola and Manzano can be seen popping a large balloon that contained pink confetti, indicating they are having a girl. Mendiola, who was hoping for a boy, appeared to be surprised by this revelation, while Manzano, who wished to have a baby girl, danced upon finding out he is set to have a daughter. “Nagre-ready na ang barkada. Ang bahay namin, ‘di ko lalagyan ng pinto. Puro pader lang para walang makadalaw, walang makapasok… Maaarawan siya nang 62 years old,” Manzano joked, alluding to the possible suitors his child may have in the … [Read more...] about WATCH: Jessy Mendiola, Luis Manzano expecting baby girl

Jessy Mendiola. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Jessy Mendiola Jessy Mendiola revealed she contracted and has since recovered from COVID-19 while five months pregnant with her child with TV host Luis Manzano. The actress documented her experience while in self-isolation at home via her YouTube vlog yesterday, Sept. 15. Some of the symptoms that Mendiola experienced included mild sore throat, colds, headaches, fever and dry cough. “Magti-three years na ‘yung [COVID-19], ngayon lang ako nag-positive. Actually, naiyak ako kay How How (Manzano) nu’ng nalaman kong positive ako kasi siyempre si Peanut talaga ‘yung iniisip ko,” she admitted, referring to her baby. (COVID-19 has been around for almost three years, now is the only time I tested positive for it. Actually, I cried to How How when I found out I was positive because I was definitely thinking of [my baby] Peanut.) Mendiola then stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, noting that her symptoms were less … [Read more...] about Jessy Mendiola reveals she tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant