Kolette Madelo, Jude Hinumdum, Meann Espinosa, Dingdong Bahan, Jarren Garcia and Nikki Valdez for The Art of Breaking Up

The Art of Breaking Up will have a run at the PETA Theater on November 6 to December 6, 2026. Star Magic Spotlight will be pointed to Kolette Madelo, Jude Hinumdum,  Meann Espinosa, Dingdong Bahan, Jarren Garcia and Nikki Valdez as they talk about their work on stage.

This is the handy work of George de Jesus and directed by Dudz Teraña, a part of Teatro Kapamilya and PETA. This is Nikki Valdez's first straight play, and not doing a musical is quite comfy. Meanne talked about she initially didn't want to do acting, but ended up in a role even if she was too frank for comfort. Dingdong on the other hand is also from PBB, then did a few series on TV and landed roles which he found weird initially. Jarren felt the previous videos shown during the event made him feel nervous, like he's "being evicted again" he kids. Jude joked about the purple eye shadows, the Tabing Ilog the musical, dulaang UP and TV shows during the HIGH STREET days. He feels blessed and happy, he's a funny chap.

In a nutshell, it's about love, breaking up and finding love again. It's also about a web of characters, only a few vocalists will be featured and it's mostly talk. Songs would be in the background to make sure the feel of it would be front and center.

The play is interesting, so if you're itching to watch it, go see it at the PETA Theater on that run. Go get tickets via Ticketnet and watch it then! Thanks to Star Magic Spotlight we got to know them better!

Benedix Ramos, Omar Udin, Angela Ken on STAR MAGIC Spotlight

Performers by heart, we talked to Benedix Ramos, Omar Udin and Angela Ken this afternoon. 

Omar says "It feels just like yesterday, that's where it all started, my love for performing and music. It humbles me to see that. Reviews of The Notebook the musical made people remember their own parents, where we sing what we feel. It is special but couldn't figure out the words and memories, we had to stay present."

Benedix says "I almost cried seeing those milestones, but I haven't wrapped my head in front of the camera, but I dreamed of doing this, the best that I can. I am grateful to be part of Star Magic. We are doing The Notebook, the musical based on the book. Recently, I feel it was like different phases of my life. It might be a love story, but it is a kind of love and the hope that true love exists. A lot of people know Ali and Noah, but since this is a musical, it's going to be very different. 

I've seen Angela Ken during an event, and I must say her music is different. She says "I realized how much 6 years have gone, as artists, it feels humbling to see that." 

They talked lengthy about the musical which is still being staged today. They have veterans, and are proud about recent reviews of it. Each character has a purpose, while they talk about the story, who to give the notebook to, I guess that spoiled things LOL. 

Angela will be having a concert of her own. It's called Panahon Na Natin, after her busking tour, and an EP, people have been loving her continuously and watched her on stage. It will be filled with her originals, and new songs, plus a release of new single Tayo Lang which she wrote when she was 18. She's pretty nervous but really excited too. 

Here's more of the Mediacon on video:

They've got bright futures ahead of them but. supporting them during their stint in The Notebook and their respective concerts would be great, this is going to be good!

STAR MAGIC SPOTLIGHT: PBB Celebrity Collab Edition at the PBB House

It's been years since I last stepped inside the walls of the PBB House. This time we're doing it with the BIG 4 Ralph De Leon , Esnyr , Brent Manalo , and River Joseph. Then we'll also be talking to gorgeous Kira Balinger , Xyriel Manabat , AC Bonifacio , Emilio Daez , Klarisse De Guzman , and Bianca De Vera. This must have been a dream for a lot of people, and it's happening, so I took my phones and tried to record it all! 

This PBB year has certainly been fun, to have 2 giant networks work together must have been a tall order to look at on paper, but they were certainly eager to do it this way because you deserve it. First up is the good looking ladies and gents from STAR MAGIC. They've been doing several bouts of these STAR MAGIC SPOTLIGHT to make sure we get to talk to the artists directly. I was so happy because most of my questions were actually asked, and they answered quite legibly.

 

Here's our conversation with Kira, Xyriel, AC, Emilio, Klarisse, Bianca at the PBB house:

 

Meanwhile here's the BIG 4 Ralph, Esnyr, Brent, and River:

Their lives have really changed over a few months being in the PBB house, and as they mentioned, this isn't the last time they'll be doing collaborations after leaving the house. As a matter of fact, they'll be having the PBB Collab Concert: PBB COLLOVE on August 10th at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are selling out fast via TICKETNET so go and get them now!

Thank you to STAR MAGIC for bringing these talented folks together. I'm sure you've got lots of plans for them, they're very talented and if this means they'll be in ABSCBN shows and doing GMA things too. Can't wait for their stars to shine!