The Kingmaker is now streaming for free on Vimeo
LAUREN Greenfield’s documentary The Kingmaker, which tells the story of the Marcos dictatorship through the eyes of former first lady Imelda Marcos, is now streaming for free on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/358556466). The streaming was made possible through an arrangement with its distributors ABS-CBN and iWantTFC.
Mano Po returns as a rom-com
GMA NETWORK continues the Mano Po Legacy with its second installment of the series, Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss. This time, instead of being a family drama as all the movies and series of the Mano Po franchise are, this installment is a romantic comedy. It stars Bianca Umali, Ken Chan, and Kelvin Miranda, along with Teejay Marquez, Sarah Edwards, and Sarah Holmes, Haley Dizon, Blue Cailles, Kate Yalung, and veteran actors Ricardo Cepeda, Marina Benipayo, Arlene Muhlach, and Pokwang. The show airs on GMA Telebabad at 9:45 p.m.
Pinoy wins streaming music tilt
A FILIPINO won the Uplive Worldstage Global Singing Competition (formerly known as Singing for the World), which streamed worldwide via the Uplive app. Grand Prize winner Harvey Dave Nino, 22, from Isabela province, bested 19 other finalists who were chosen from thousands of competitors from around the world. He won a record deal, cash prize, and a song and video to be produced by a Grammy-winning producer. ABS-CBN is the official media partner of Uplive WorldStage. Pinoy pop groups BINI and BGYO were special guests on the show, and performed their respective hits “Born To Win” and “The Baddest.” The grand finals were streamed on the Uplive app with catch-up shows viewable on ABS-CBN’s digital platforms, iWantTFC and ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
