The year 2019 was exciting and emotionally-invoking in the Philippine entertainment scene. We’ve seen the most controversial break-ups, the shadiest throws between celebrities, the biggest speculations, down to those that raised the most “aww” emotions.
As we look forward to another year of more interesting entertainment stories, let us look back and reflect on the juiciest ones that unleashed various emotions in all of us
1. Report claims Julia Montes has given birth
A showbiz insider has confirmed that actress Julia Montes has given birth. According to a report published on PEP.ph, Montes gave birth to her first child in March at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City. The source also believes that actor Coco Martin is the father of Montes’ child.
Read: Report claims Julia Montes has given birth
2. Eddie Garcia in coma after taping incident—report
Veteran actor Eddie Garcias was rushed to the hospital after an accident while shooting for ‘Rosang Agimat’, an upcoming GMA teleserye. Before Garcia’s eventual passing, he was in a coma for several days at Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Manila.
Read: Eddie Garcia in coma after taping incident—report
3. LOOK: Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo get a taste of UAE, Eid’l Adha
Kapuso actor Alden Richards and Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo had a blast in the UAE as they visited some tourist attractions in the country while promoting their movie “Hello, Love, Goodbye.” The two also did not waste the opportunity to take some selfies around the UAE, especially Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Read: LOOK: Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo get a taste of UAE, Eid’l Adha
4. Liza Soberano hailed the most beautiful woman in the world 2019
Actress Liza Soberano was the only Filipina who made it to the top 10 of the 100 Most Beautiful Women in the World 2019 by entertainment blog, “Starmometer.” She bested other known figures like Selena Gomez, Gal Gadot, Kim Jennie, and Kim Jisoo and Lalisa Manoban of the South Korean girl group Black Pink, who were also in the top 10 list.
Read: Liza Soberano hailed the most beautiful woman in the world 2019
5. Angelu de Leon opens up about Bell’s palsy
Angelu revealed that she suffered two Bell’s Palsy attack. The first one was in 2009 when she was having breakfast and spurted the water she was drinking. She felt that the right side of her face was getting heavier. After two weeks, she was able to recover.
The second attack happened recently in 2016 when her left eye suddenly shut during her family’s vacation in Europe.
Read: Angelu de Leon opens up about Bell’s palsy
6. Gerald Anderson’s mother to Bea: Ayaw kita para sa anak ko
Gerald Anderson’s mother broke her silence after her son’s break up with Bea Alonzo and alleged romantic affair with Julia Barretto. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Evangeline ‘Vangie’ Opsima released her frustration on the controversy, saying that she found the news about her son disrespecting Bea unacceptable.
Read: Gerald Anderson’s mother to Bea: Ayaw kita para sa anak ko
7. WATCH: Father’s day prank turns into grief for Pinoy vlogger
Instead of a warm Father’s Day surprise for his dad last May, the excitement of Filipino Youtube vlogger Keith Talens turned into sorrow when he found out his father already died.
Read: WATCH: Father’s day prank turns into grief for Pinoy vlogger
8. James Reid now a company CEO
James Reid stunned his fans when he announced that he did not renew his contract with Viva Films months ago to focus on his music company Careless Music as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Apart from creating his own record label, James has also established his own family management company, Reid Entertainment, Inc.
Read: James Reid now a company CEO
9. Did Angel Locsin throw shade at Julia Barretto on IG?
Angel Locsin posted an Instagram story featuring a child with a caption ‘kwentong barber,’ which netiznes quickly link with Julia Barretto, who aired her side of the story involving her to Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo break up. However, she clarified that it did not mean anything.
Read: Did Angel Locsin throw shade at Julia Barretto on IG?
10. Who’s this Pinoy celeb spending weekend at newly-opened Palawan resort that charges P5.2M/night?
Banwa Private Island in Palawan made headlines for being dubbed as the ‘most expensive resort in the world,’ charging a staggering overnight rate of $100,000 or Php5.2 million. However, personality Tim Yap and his partner Javi Martinez did not miss the chance to be its first guest.
11. Jinkee Pacquiao’s dress and bag worn during Manny’s fight worth P3.1 million
Jinkee Pacquiao turned heads during Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Keith Thurman at MGM Grand Garden last July with her outfit that costed P3.1 million—with her Chanel collection worth P155,000 and bag worth P3 million.
Read: Jinkee Pacquiao’s dress and bag worn during Manny’s fight worth P3.1 million
12. FACT CHECK: No, these are not photos of Julia Montes’ newborn child
After several months of not making any television appearances, Kapamilya actress Julia Montes made headlines once again because of the rumors that she allegedly gave birth to her first child with actor Coco Martin.
Read: FACT CHECK: No, these are not photos of Julia Montes’ newborn child
13. Cristy Fermin stands firm on her statement: “Totoo pong nagsilang ng sanggol si Julia Montes”
Showbiz columnist and radio host Cristy Fermin stood firm on her statement that actress Julia Montes has given birth to her first child with actor Coco Martin.
Read: Cristy Fermin stands firm on her statement: “Totoo pong nagsilang ng sanggol si Julia Montes”
14. Morissette inuntog ang ulo sa dingding – Jobert
Jobert Sucaldito revealed in an interview that she saw Morissette bumping her head against the wall after the incident in which she walked out of her own concert.
“I saw Morissette, inuuntog ang ulo niya,” he said.
Read: Morissette inuntog ang ulo sa dingding – Jobert
15. Bea Alonzo breaks social media silence, posts on Instagram
Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo was back on Instagram after being quiet in weeks following Julia Barretto’s accusations against her. Barretto accused Alonzo of dragging her into her break-up with Gerald Anderson. Barretto said Alonzo made her personal relationship a “national concern” by mobilizing hate against her.
Read: Bea Alonzo breaks social media silence, posts on Instagram
16. New Darna accused of going under the knife as old photos resurface
Old photos of Jane De Leon resurfaced online, with some netizens calling her a ‘Salamat Dok’ beauty or someone who has undergone a plastic surgery.
Read: New Darna accused of going under the knife as old photos resurface
17. WATCH: Anne Curtis reveals baby bump on Instagram
After speculations on whether she is carrying her first child with husband Erwan Heussaff, Anne Curtis made an official announcement on her Instagram account last November about her pregnancy.
Read: WATCH: Anne Curtis reveals baby bump on Instagram
18. Gerald Anderson booed at UAAP game
Gerald Anderson became the top trending search for Twitter Philippines after he was allegedly booed while his face was shown on live screen during the University Athletic Association of the Philippines basketball finals.
Read: Gerald Anderson booed at UAAP game
19. Bianca Lapus reacts to ex-husband Vhong Navarro’s wedding
Former actress Bianca Lapus felt happy for her ex-husband Vhong Navarro, who tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend Tanya Winona Bautista last November 28 in Tokyo, Japan.
In a message she sent to Pep.ph, Lapus said that she and Navarro had buried a long time ago the hatchet between them, and that she and their son were very much supportive of her ex to finally settle down. She added that she’s also friends with the TV host’s new wife.
Read: Bianca Lapus reacts to ex-husband Vhong Navarro’s wedding
20. BREAKING: Actor Mico Palanca passes away
A sad news for the entertainment industry as actor Mico Palanca passed away at 41. The announcement of his passing was first posted on Facebook by the Film Academy of the Philippines.
