Highspeed

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:10:48 +0000

    ACID TEST – It is said that the acid test for an emcee is carrying a show (or program) without the benefit of a script or guide. One improvises and adjusts as the show goes along, depending on the situations and guests. Even accidents do happen and a good emcee instinctively knows how […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:00:47 +0000

    KUYA GERMS – The late lamented Kuya Germs (German Moreno) worked long and hard to have Quezon City officially proclaimed City of Stars. Kuya Germs lobbied with the QC Council and the then incumbent mayor (Sonny Belmonte) and vice mayor (Herbert Bautista) for the approval of a resolution introduced by Councilor Dingdong Avanzado. […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:29 +0000

  GLADLY, PROUDLY – “Some people disagree with my politics, even hate it. But wow, I still have to meet some­one who does not bow to Helen’s cookery. So much so that in my office she is referred to as the wife of the Senate President, in her kitchen I am gladly and proudly the […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 06:31:25 +0000

  HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS – The book “Star Style” subtitled “Hollywood Legends as Fashion Icons” by Patty Fox names 10. Highspeed starts with five…in order as they come out in “Star Style.” GLORIA SWANSON – “When I am a star, I will be every inch and moment a star.” Designer Edith Head says of Miss Swanson: […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:00:23 +0000

  FROM THIS TO – For one reason or the other, some actors change their names, from this to that. BENJAMIN ALVES – The summa graduate (English major) of University of Guam and GMA actor, was earlier known as Vince Zaldaña. Then he was a Viva talent and his most memorable- role if it can be […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:02:14 +0000

    DIREK’ – Fifteen Filipino directors, familiarly addressed “Direk”, are honored in the book simply titled “Direk” : Essays on Filipino Filmmakers. Edited by Doy del Mundo and Shirley O. Lua, published and distributed by De La Salle, with counterparts in the US and Great Britain. Doy writes that the anthology is an intro […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:20:03 +0000

    LOVELIFE – At 27, Alden Richards is looking for Miss Right. In or out of showbiz? It doesn’t matter. One can’t really teach the heart… if in this or in that field. Alden calls the report that he has a sweet­heart hidden some­where as fake news. Of course, the many AlDub fans are […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:10:43 +0000

  THREE F’s – Faith, family, and friends. Those three Fs kept Bong Revilla’s morale and spirit high the four years and nearly six months he was unjustly deprived of liberty. Faith in God and the country’s justice sys­tem, the support of family and friends he had plen­ty of. Wife Lani Mer­cado was a pillar […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:30:04 +0000

    WINNERS ALL – For Highspeed, contributor Mel Caparas tracks down Filipino actors who won awards in international film festivals. Here they are: Allen Dizon – Best Actor, “Bomba” – 16th Dhaka IFF; Best Actor, “Sekyu” – 8th IFF Manhattan. Ian Veneracion – Best Actor, “Ilawod” – 38th Fantasporto IFF, Portugal. Ryza Cenon – […]

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 06:51:24 +0000

    LOOK FORWARD – What are the expectations in 2019? Let’s look forward… Local indies will continue to make waves on the international scene. While Brillante Mendoza and Lav Diaz remain the torch bearers in filmfests abroad, new indie names will emerge. More and more hopefuls will join talent (singing, dancing, acting) contests initiated […]