"I don't watch my past films. I’m my worst critic," the legendary actress says with a laugh.
Despite the word being thrown around a lot, few actresses in the Philippines deserve to be called "iconic." There's one who really needs no introduction, but we'll try to give her one anyway. She's so respected and well-known ...
"Our goal is to keep classical ballet thriving and competitive worldwide,” the patroness of the arts said.
Dance is often described as the language of the soul, a sentiment that resonates deeply with Sofia Zobel-Elizalde, the founder of Steps Dance Studio. In the over the 30-year history of her academy, the former ballet professional has nurtured countless ...
Atua Midtown aims to foster artistic creativity and collaboration.
Businessman Allen Arvin Tan (in photo above) has accepted the challenge of leading the relaunch of an old hotel in Cebu City. But he presented a different kind of concept, which was far from what was expected of him. Instead of refurbishing ...
Gone are the days when paying tribute to our artistic roots means opening a new museum or setting up exhibits for the public. Today, there are many innovative ways to promote and celebrate our culture, and often technology has a big role ...
Appreciating Filipino art at its finest (and fullest).
What better way to indulge in art than pairing it with an unforgettable gastronomic experience? Taking artworks to public spaces, Art in Aura is reinventing ways to promote Filipino-made masterpieces. Seven homegrown artists get the spotlight in the latest edition of ...
Elvin Vitor pursued the arts, notwithstanding his severe myopia. "Since grade 2, I've been wearing eyeglasses because my vision was 400 and 300. Now, my vision has reached 1,700 and 1,500," he shares.
Boholano visual artist Elvin Perocho Vitor is slated to be honored at the 6th Leonardo Da Vinci International Prize Award ceremony, set to take place at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy, on April 13.In an interview ...
The museum scene in Iloilo is attracting a young crowd that is not only keen on appreciating art but also investing in it, observes ILOMOCA director Maricel Montero.
The province of Iloilo is known for its various attractions-its heritage sites, the annual Dinagyang Festival, its rich culinary delights, beautiful natural landscapes, and bustling urban centers. Recently, however, the City of Love has been gaining recognition for another aspect-its ...
Researches suggest it's not impossible for someone to have a lookalike out there.
The TikTok post of Veronica Balayo showing herself next to the vintage portrait of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to her is going viral on social media. The snap was taken at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) during ...
This year, five exceptional Filipinas made the list for their achievements in business, health technology, peace-building, and the arts.
Forbes' third annual 50 Over 50: Asia list is a celebration of women who are redefining the narrative of age and accomplishment. Among the illustrious names on this list are five Filipinas who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. Each ...
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
The iconography of Southeast Asian art can be characterized by Hindu influences, Zen Buddhism, superstition, the supernatural, and some Austronesian knowledge systems. Our people are cut from the same cloth is what we're trying to say.Hong Kong's visual languages ...
Three tales of love, adventure, and wonder streams on YouTube.
Theatre Lapis will present Kuwento: Revisited Tales of Japan and the Philippines. The online release will be on the Theatre Lapis Youtube page on December 18th, 2020, featuring renowned Filipino actor and master storyteller Bodjie Pascua, international theater artists Charley Magalit, Earle ...
National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, also known by his pen name Rio Alma, has been composing poems every day and publishing them online since March 22."My poems are until the ECQ ends," Almario told Esquire Philippines. That means Almario would ...
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