Jarlo Base, BGYO Akira Morishita, Marielle Montellano and JM Dela Cerna on Star Magic Spotlight

The recent Your Face Sounds Familiar season has just ended but that doesn't mean Jarlo Base, BGYO Akira Morishita, Marielle Montellano and JM Dela Cerna won't be busy as they become the artists featured on Star Magic Spotlight. It's an opportunity to finally ask about what happened during the show and the fun things they did in between takes. 

This is my first time to meet Jarlo but I'm quite aware about the work he does for other artists as a songwriter. Now that the YFSF show ended, he's taking his sweet time to create more music and do it himself. His music was always RnB but YFSF taught him to be more flexible. Doing other artists means realizing they can do anything they put their mind to. This goes the same with BGYO Akira who felt a little bit uncomfortable performing alone since he's always been with his brothers in a group. He also mentioned how he became the life of the party because he talks a lot, especially to the folks who often are introverts, shy or too quiet (which Jarlo was). Now you can't stop them from having fun when they're together. Check out our interview with them on Spotlight!

No stranger to singing contests, Marielle Montellano and JM Dela Cerna have made some of the viral performances in the show. Their final song "And I am Telling You" done by Jennifer Holiday and Jessica Sanchez was absolutely crazy. JM didn't only switch genders, but held that raspy fun voice Ms. Holiday is known for. Best of all, they had so much fun doing it despite Marielle being under the weather that particular day. The two are also being shipped as JMielle on social media and are quite happy being supported wherever they are in the country, where their fans follow them in remote islands without hesitation. This love is something they hold dear, and is always thankful for it. Here's more of that talk with them on video:

JMielle actually has plans to release new music and is eager to also do acting jobs of permitted soon. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as they have more things in the pipeline they couldn't divulge yet, but it will all be revealed soon!

Thank you to Star Magic for letting us interview them! Hope you sub on our YouTube channel so I could reach my goal of getting a Silver Play button :)

STAR MAGIC SPOTLIGHT: Meeting the BIG 4 and Ex Housemates of PBB Collab 2.0

It's been a couple of weeks since they've all gone out of the PBB house, and from the looks of it, these guys and gals from ABSCBN are already doing good. They've all got a strong following, foundations are being done (especially workshops) since most of them are soon to be actors and actresses. They're also dipping their hand into singing, something phenomenal if they could all do it. They're also doing some guestings, which they are gladly doing, with a chance to also dance LIVE or on TikTok. Isn't that amazing?

 We got to see Carmelle Collado, Eliza Borromeo, Fred Moser, Inigo Jose, Rave Victoria and Reich Alim first. They're pretty rowdy no? Even if the cameras weren't rolling, they're already so excited (just seeing each other) even if some of them have seen each other 2 days ago. Here's what they talked about!

PBB Collab 2.0 was a bit different. Fred had a very charming disposition, Inigo had the face card and is straightforward. Rave is all smiles when talking, Reich was classy, Eliza was beautiful, while Carmelle already established how much of a firecracker she is (we all laughed with her from the minute she opened her mouth!). I also love the part where they told us what they did once they got out of the house, mostly ate their favorite dishes and didn't sleep (because they talked for hours!).

 Here's also what happened to the BIG 4, Carmella Ford, Krystal Mejes, Joaquin Arce, and Miguel Vergara. Mela is all smiles, Krystal is pretty and experienced, Miguel was super cute, and Joaquin was a bit naughty during the press conference. See why on this this video!

Seeing them meet each other at the venue already made an impression of how close these guys and gals have been inside the house. They were literally screaming, super happy when they got to see the other housemates from batch 1 of the interviews. They also told us how thankful they are about the advise they got from Kuya, they also miss him a lot apparently.

You have a lot to look forward to now that they are all signed with STAR MAGIC. I am so glad they are taking their time to work on their craft before they go out and do shows, some series, and music which are all in the works. Follow them and the official star magic social accounts to see updates from them. I've heard a few will be done this year, so stay tuned!

 Oh by the way, there are some BTS I've recorded available on my reels at FB, just search KUMAGCOW on the app and follow okay?! :) 

The MANZANOS: Luis and Jessy Reflect on Tumultuous Year

When I see Luis and Jessy, I feel like it's going to be a beautiful day. Their pleasant smiles has always been something people love, and for good reason, as they are very good people. This isn't the first time that I've seen Luis and Jessy, because back in the day, I've seen Luis at gym and several press conferences for shows in ABSCBN. Jessy on the other hand has been so genuinely lovely during an interview for "The Girl with the Orange Dress" which was her last film project(?) before going on a supposed hiatus. 

Luis then became very busy with a lot of things, including scandals which he addressed plus an exhausting electoral run that he admitted to have taken a toll on his mental health. He was lucky (literally) that he had Jessy on his side, that no matter what things may have happened these past few years. Jessy on the other hand went on recovery mode (since Peanut came) and also made sure they both spent time with her because they want too experience that too. Specifically on her formative years, but now reflects on it as the kid took Luis' mannerisms + naughtiness and and Jessy's innate kindness.

Jessy says "I really am thankful about a lot of things, not claiming redirections, but confidently I think we found our path as a couple. Me returning after 6 long years, finally I was reminded why I started in this career. I now have experience to bring, coming from real life. I am thankful for Star Magic and Hawhaw, I talk about work and things that make me happy. When Mumskie is asking stuff, it's mostly for updates about us and her son, she calls and really asks me, and treats me as her daughter. I am so lucky to have a very good MIL."

Lucky also credits Jessy and said "She shows me things behind the scenes (about her current shows), she's really happy. I also realized the programs that were battling it out on TV (media asked about his shows in same time slots in different channels). The magic of streaming is that you can go back and watch it. There's also the vlog where she's more open, more spontaneous. Recently people have been inquiring about hosting jobs, we've done it together in past shows and it may happen soon."

We also got to talk about how they actually fell in love. It was interesting because Luis was actually dumped twice before being officially a couple. It was crazy but he detailed that on this video:

Yes, it was a challenging few years for Luis and Jessy. To say that they've been through a lot is short of a joke, because it was complicated, scary, even dangerous. These two went through those issues together, and as Jessy puts it, she had to step up and be there for her husband especially during the most difficult times, more so after giving birth and being a full time home maker.

Tumultuous as it was, it was a challenge that never stood a chance because at the end of the day... they've got each other. They also told us about their relationship with Ms. Vilma Santos whom they've described treated Jessy as her own daughter since day 1. It's inspiring to see that despite of it all, love was there for them.  

Congratulations Luis and Jessy, can't wait to see your future projects and the ones you're already doing now!