A Different ZAIJAN JARANILLA To Be Seen at Puregold Channel's "Si SOL at Si LUNA"

If you've seen the trailer, you would say Zaijan Jaranilla is not the same person. He's our Santino of course, but now that he's a wee bit older, wiser, more daring, you can expect him to deliver a different version of himself because the material was perfect. 

This series is MOVIE quality. Made by Direk Dolly Dulu, it's going to be a coming of age romcom film which pairs Zaijan to a more experienced Jane Oineza. Zaijan and Jane read the script, and couldn't put it down so they started reading it from Sundown to Sunrise. This will probably be a weekly release starting from May 31st on the Purgold Channel YouTube Channel. No need to pay for a ticket because it's completely free to watch. Isn't that awesome?!

Here's the press conference held at the stage of Aling Puring Sari Sari Convention 2025:

I was also quite intrigued about Joao Constancia's character, will he be the third party or just a friend in this series? That's exactly what you have to figure out as Zaijan and Jane go through the ropes of falling in love, doing it, and see the intricacies of relationships, disappointment and hopefully fall in love again.

 

Would you want to be part of that journey? Make sure you subscribe to the Puregold Channel because I heard, there's certainly more to this story. Take note also of the color grading they are doing for this, because it's going to follow SOL and LUNA's lives in the series. Can't wait to see it!

STAR MAGIC Puts SPOTLIGHT on SETH FEDELIN

I've had the pleasure of watching Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz's recent MMFF 2024 film "MY FUTURE YOU" which won Seth "Breakthrough Performance for an Actor" and a nomination for Best Actor in the film festival. Star Magic recently put the SPOTLIGHT on him after the win and he told us how he felt right after that win because he told us it didn't really sink in til he went home and celebrated with his family. Seth felt it wasn't just his win, but a huge win for his dreams, and his family.

Seth told us how he was very eager to make this count especially since projects of this magnitude doesn't come so often. When they were making it, he talked to Francine about its importance and they knew they had to return the trust being given to them by the production because it was the perfect vehicle to showcase their acting strengths. It was initially set to premiere during the 3rd quarter of 2024, but then it got moved twice, then was sent to the 50th MMFF. Regal told them that this was going to be just something they'd send to the committee with a prayer, til they saw it being announced as one of the finalists in the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.

He even drove back home to tell his folks, Francine told him about it. And when they did the whole promotion thing for the movie, he wasn't ready about how BIG it is.

Here's the whole interview with him a few days ago, super thanks Seth for being so nice that day!

Seth says "In all the things I do, I am really too shy. I don't know how I do it when I'm in front of the camera especially when I do roles that are really important to me. When I do it, I try to toughen up because I'm my own critic. I just do my best, and when people see it, that's me. I really mix in my persona, I don't remove myself from scenes. I just tell myself that I need to do it, like self motivation. I am happy to do it even if I'm not in my best look in the studios, I just show my truth."

He adds "I've got so many actors I'd want to work with. I'd like drama, to have a bad boy flick, action or something like that. Still a hero but challenging, a different take to a character. I'd like to do that in a different project. I'd want to learn about it first because I know it is difficult to do that."

 

This isn't the last time you'll be seeing Seth because from the looks of it, he's going to have a few more projects this 2025 especially because of his recent win. He also is open to do projects with other stars, even if they won't be working with each other because he finds it limiting for Francine if the pairing is going to hold them back. But don't fret, because they still are eager to also work with each other (he says he's full tank). Who wouldn't want to see that!

Make sure you follow him and Star Magic's social channels because I'm sure they've got something up their sleeves! (TV series Nobody, shooting soon!).

ALJUR ABRENICA and AJ RAVAL Set to Star in WPS Themed Series

With the recent pronouncements and action of forces in the West Philippine Sea, this WPS themed series is set to premiere on DZRH TV, Radio and other platforms. This is the handy work of Dr. Michael Raymond Aragon of KSMBPI (Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc.). It's going to be a series, based on fiction and real life events happening in the West Philippine Sea and we got to talk to them (Aljur, AJ, Doc Aragon, Rannie and Lance Raymundo) this morning via zoom.

Dr. Michael Raymond Aragon "We are here for a crucial advocacy, the issue about the West Philippine sea. It's part of our EEZ, awarded in an arbitral tribunal but there's a bully trying to threaten us. Many think tanks think China will not go to war with us and the US due to the economic issues, and they are bluffing us. They want to get us without firing a shot. This positioning is the same thing of what they did with Vietnam. This project is fiction, entertainment, but a subliminal way of talking to people to rally the correct foreign policy to make sure it doesn't go to them. We are talking to air this on TV, Free TV, Cable, Satellite, radio drama and Viva One. They have subscribers from all over the world, this is different from Vivamax, and is their prime brand." 

He adds "Honestly as long as  there's things happening in WPS, we will introduce it in different channels. We will also have it streamed, and other TV channels we plan to put it in. It's information dissemination. There's really a chance to put in other artists of course. We will prioritize A-listers, we are supporting their transition to mainstream. The cases are done and moving forward. Lala Sotto brokered things, it's time for us to help the nation. This is part of our information campaign because it's ours. They are the first choice as far as actors go, I saw them as a family and this is the fight we are taking on, like the cognitive war. The world will back up the Philippines. The family is the basic unit, we have Raval, we have Raymundo, we have Viva. This is a cause for the Philippines, and it's ours. We are treating fear, they are aggressors and we just have to stand up for our rights. Entertainment is a very strong aspect for battling that. Every day, we talk to people, although fictional, you will see things that are happening in the WPS and streamed after three days since this is a continuous project. They are heroes because they are doing this beyond themselves. They will be toured nationwide to promote the advocacy to go around and promote this. We want to make them laugh, cry, fall in love when it shows on TV and hear on the radio. It's subliminal. It's fiction but real life."

Rejie Jularbal of DZRH announced "We will be putting this on radio, thinking of putting this in free to air in major cities translated in local dialects. In the meantime we will be promoting WPS on our platforms."

AJ Raval says "Just to be clear, I didn't say I didn't want to be an actress, but there was just a time that I wanted to do other things like finish my studies, use it for better things. I did have a time when I didn't want to do things, but it was just because I wanted to do other stuff and learn, spend time with family. I am happy about this project because you can use your artistry for good things, it was offered to us and we didn't even ask for fees. It's something that would be good for the country. We're not a package, but we were just invited. My Dad and Aljur. I think I'm done with sexy scenes, I want something new, but I'm quite happy I did that. I am still under Viva, and I don't have plans to do other things. I still am planning to do projects with them. Aljur really didn't have a say, I just did it and he supported me. My role here is Alena, an adoptee by Commander played by Rannie Raymundo. While very young, she had promise training. I don't have advise for other Viva artists, they know what they are doing. I think if it's their calling they will get there. It's also my dream to work with my Dad, I am happy about that. This is my first time doing things outside Viva so I'm weighing things. Since my Dad is there, it was very comfortable to do things because he's there. He has worked in the industry for years and he gives me good advise. Boss Vic is also happy about what I'm doing, he knows about it. I went to his office to talk about it and I appreciate that he said I can do it. I am happy hearing Aljur say that, my Dad is overjoyed and proud of me when he heard I'd be giving this up. This is the first time I'm doing an advocacy project, I am obsessed with the cause because I always am up to date with the things happening there. Aljur too because I know, he's very nationalistic."

Aljur Abrenica says "I am excited to work with them, specifically in acting and singing. When AJ made the decision, I am so happy for her. I am always supportive for the people I love, but I am so proud of her. This isn't an easy thing, but this is her next step. When she goes to a greater path, you get to be proud. I play a specific role but it will be changed, because the script is being updated. I am the cousin of Lance, this talks about espionage, cyber media. Things happening in the WPS will be reflected in the story. I am doing covert operations, in the interest of the Filipino nation. Just working with AJ and her Dad Jeric, it's going to be a family bonding. I still see him in his movies, and this is face to face working with him. This is a chance to strengthen our bond since we will be working together. Right now I am not under LVD, but I stayed because of Sir Leo, when nobody believed in me, he was the one who supported me. May he be in peace. Now I am doing freelance work, hopefully I'd be able to work with a new management. I'll announce it soon. As for being an advocate, I'm very grateful because we can be instruments to fight for our country, in our own way. I experienced bullying when I was a kid, I talk to people, when love intervenes, God will find a way. They will change eventually. There is fear, but this is what we can contribute for the next generation."

Rannie Raymundo says "It's been a while since I've said yes to a project but since it's Doc Mike, it's time to fight for our rights and we need to do it now. It's a beautiful start on our day. You know I let him be his own man. We wake up, go to the gym together. He also makes his own music. Everyday we talk and read about the script, we are really hearing the news, and we are battling fear. I am done with fear because it's the one that stops us, art imitates life, and hopefully life will imitate solutions. If it's just up to us we're okay, but if it's about the future generations it's a different thing. It tickles me to see him succeed, we are the most abnormal brothers in the world, ever since he was born, we didn't fight or argue. We put all the praises to our parents, my Dad was tough, and we were trained hard. We are excited about this because there will be a lot of surprises in store for our countrymen. I am offering my songs for free, to hopefully be part of the soundtrack and let people hear the voices of AJ, Ayanna and Diana. People should know, they too are very talented singers."

Lance shares "This is something off our bucket list and working with my brother is something we wanted to do. As a Filipino, we were a hit in Bollywood. They know how hard working Pinoys are, families are asking for photos, I could think we made a huge impact with what we did. Hopefully Filipinos can do more other than hosting, we talked to people, our looks, it's similar to Northern folks in their own country. I had a lot of layovers, so I read the script, but there's nothing much to prepare in because I believe in the project. My character represents us, as long as you are aware about what's happening in the news, it's easy to do this. Everything that we do, if it's for the country, we take risks. We are using our platform, like soldiers we are giving what we can do. We are not afraid if we are using it for the good. We were raised very well, people in social media see this. Rannie was already an OPM icon even then, for me, just being here is a big thing. Now that I'm finding my niche, my brother is supporting me. We push each other up and no rivalries. They will be doing CGI and knowing Doc, he will only be coming out with quality films."

This series also stars Ayanna Misola, Daiana Menezes, Ali Forbes, Masimo Sciofield, Jeric Raval, Mary Sharapova, Henry Lo, and Jericka Madrigal. They are planning to have this be shown come October this year and will go around the Philippines to promote it. This would certainly be a great way to entertain folks at home, but at the same time, inform them of the threat that looms on the west side of our country.