(From left) Jackie Chan, KaladKaren, and CJ Opiaza. Photographs: FILE PHOTOS
The collapse of Jackie Chan whereas filming an motion scene for his upcoming movie “Panda Plan” led to followers being alarmed about his situation.
Nevertheless, the legendary motion star reiterated that he was okay and the fainting incident was “no large deal.”
In the meantime, KaladKaren — who goes by the pronouns she and her — launched herself as Jervi Wrightson throughout the newscast for Frontline Pilipinas, which she famous was an unforgettable second for her as a married trans girl within the Philippines.
CJ Opiaza, alternatively, is about to boost the nation’s flag, as she’s topped because the Philippines’ consultant to the Miss Grand Worldwide 2024 pageant.
The ultimate stretch of September main as much as the primary week of October was a mixture of occasions within the leisure trade. Permit us to recall the largest showbiz headlines from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
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Jackie Chan collapses whereas filming
Jackie Chan faints whereas performing a combat scene for his upcoming movie, “Panda Plan.” | Picture: Screengrab from TikTok/@starettoday
Jackie Chan raised concern amongst followers after he fainted whereas performing a combat scene for his upcoming movie, “Panda Plan.”
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In a behind-the-scenes video, he was captured getting head-locked by a co-star earlier than going limp and out of the blue dropping consciousness.
Chan’s scene accomplice launched his grip because the crew ran over to help the 70-year-old actor to get again up.
Because the workers attended to him, Chan was wiped of any expression and appeared unaware of what occurred.
After a pause, the martial arts legend requested one of many crew, “What are we doing?”
When informed that he had briefly handed out, Chan, in whole disbelief, mentioned it in all probability occurred as he was holding his breath whereas they have been doing the stunt.
He then insisted he was wonderful and proceeded to movie the scene after a brief break.
In an interview after the incident, Chan underscored that he assured the manufacturing workers that he was okay in order that they wouldn’t require him to have a stunt double.
“It’s not an enormous deal. I must guarantee everybody else [that I’m fine]; in any other case, they might need me to make use of a stunt double. If I simply sit there whereas they use a stunt double and so they simply movie my close-ups after he’s performed, I might really feel very responsible!” he defined.
This led to followers expressing fear for Chan as they acknowledged that it’s in all probability the “proper time” for him to cease doing his personal stunts.
From Kaladkaren to Jervi Wrightson
Jervi Wrightson a.ok.a. ‘Kaladkaren’ nonetheless exudes that post-wedding glow on the set of ‘Frontline Pilipinas.’/JERVI WRIGHTSON X PHOTO
Kaladkaren appeared for her nightly primetime newscast as a married girl for the primary time on Sept. 30, debuting not simply her new chin-length hairdo, but additionally her married title when she delivered her experiences.
“Ako po si Jervi Wrightson,” the anchor declared when she went on air for TV5’s primetime newscast “Frontline Pilipinas.”
Her married title was additionally flashed onscreen, seemingly shedding off the monicker that shot her to fame for her spot-on impressions of award-winning broadcast journalist Karen Davila.
She carried the title Kaladkaren when she joined “Frontline Pilipinas” in June final 12 months, utilizing it as a display title that caught to her followers and the final viewers when she joined the leisure trade.
“So joyful I did the newscast right now as Jervi Wrightson!!! New title, new look! That is only the start,” she posted on social media. “As a trans girl within the Philippines, I’ve by no means imagined that sooner or later I’ll have the ability to use my married title on nationwide TV, prime time newscast.”
It’s not instantly identified if she will probably be dropping “Kaladkaren” for good, or if her use of her actual title will solely be for her newscast.
CJ Opiaza is Miss Grand Philippines 2024
Newly-crowned Miss Grand Philippines CJ Opiaza. Picture: Armin P. Adina/INQUIRER.internet
After a number of delays, the Miss Grand Philippines pageant has lastly proclaimed its new queen this 12 months, and he or she is CJ Opiaza of Castillejos, Zambales.
Opiaza bested 19 different aspirants to inherit the crown from final 12 months’s winner Nikki De Moura on the fruits of the 2024 Miss Grand Philippines ultimate present held on the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay Metropolis on Sept. 29.
One other winner was proclaimed throughout the ceremonies, and he or she is Common Girl Philippines Sophia Bianca Santos from Pampanga, who inherited the title from Maria Gigante, the worldwide pageant’s reigning queen and the primary Filipino girl to carry house the crown.
A brand new crown was added on this 12 months’s contest, the Miss Teen Worldwide Philippines title that went to Anna Margaret Mercado from Quirino.
She was topped by final 12 months’s Miss Eco Teen Philippines Francine Reyes.
Opiaza is a nationwide pageant veteran who was topped Miss Bikini Philippines in 2016.
She additionally took half within the 2022 Bb. Pilipinas competitors, and was proclaimed as first runner-up within the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines contest.
Early on within the competitors, Opiaza has proven mastery of the pageant along with her daring pasarela which is most valued by the Thailand-based Miss Grand Worldwide pageant.
She was the heavy favourite to win the Miss Grand franchise and dominated the particular awards — Miss Mestiza, Miss Photogenic, Miss Multimedia, Miss Aqua Boracay and Greatest in Swimsuit.
Ending as first runner-up was Jubilee Therese Acosta from Manila, whereas Alexandra Mae Rosales from Laguna rounded up the winners’ circle as second runner-up.
Robi Domingo hopes for youngster with Maiqui Pineda
Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda. Picture: Instagram/@maiquipd_
An emotional Robi Domingo celebrated his thirty fifth birthday by wishing for his spouse Maiqui Pineda’s “illness to be gone” and for them to have the ability to pursue their plan of getting a toddler in 2025, as seen in a two-part video on Instagram web page on Sept. 27.
“My plan within the subsequent 5 years is to be a greater houseband and husband. And hopefully subsequent 12 months, when the Lord permits it and when her [Pineda’s] situation permits it – depende sa clearance ng medical doctors – I hope to introduce you to a child Robi or child Maiqui, or why not twins?” he mentioned.
Domingo then spoke in regards to the preliminary plans they’d, lamenting how 2023 – when Pineda was recognized with dermatomyositis, a uncommon autoimmune illness – was a “blow [to his heart].”
“Nakakasa na ako na by this 12 months — truly, by this month — sana meron na akong anak. However then, it occurred,” he mentioned. “Perhaps it’s not time but, however I’m hoping na mangyari ‘yon… However first issues first. I need Maiqui’s illness to be gone in order that we may return to our authentic plan. That’s my want for my birthday.”
The video, nevertheless, earned backlash from netizens, with many calling out Domingo for being “insensitive and egocentric” as his spouse suffers from an autoimmune situation.
Regardless of this, Pineda clarified that she and Domingo are on the identical web page in eager to have a toddler quickly.
Requested how she felt in regards to the submit on her Instagram Story, Pineda mentioned, “No points in any respect. I’ve brazenly talked about it right here earlier than however he has an even bigger attain. It’s each our targets, our plans, and our needs however we acknowledge the truth of issues and have chosen to belief in God’s plans and timings as an alternative.”
“However we’re hopeful! Simply have to attend a bit and do some work for now. I do know it’s what I need so I’m simply doing what I can to hopefully make that occur sooner or later,” she added.
Leila Alcasid engaged to Curtismith
(From left) Curtismith and Leila Alcasid. Photographs: Instagram/@leilalcasid
Leila Alcasid, daughter of singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, introduced her engagement to longtime boyfriend, indie singer-rapper Curtismith.
The announcement was made in a joint submit on Sept. 29, in what gave the impression to be their anniversary as a pair.
In her Instagram submit, Leila appeared to have mentioned “sure” to Custismith to taking their relationship to the following stage, as she confirmed her pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.
“Essentially the most particular anniversary reward,” Leila mentioned within the caption.
Ogie expressed his love for the couple within the feedback part, saying he’s “past joyful” for the each of them.
People singer Coritha dies
Coritha. Picture: screengrab from YouTube/Pambansang Almusal, Web 25
OPM singer Coritha—greatest identified for her hit songs “Oras Na,” “Lolo Jose” and “Sierra Madre”—died after a protracted sickness, her accomplice Chito Santos confirmed.
Santos confirmed Coritha’s dying by means of Julius Babao by means of his YouTube vlog on Sept. 27.
Talking in regards to the late singer’s ultimate days, Santos mentioned, “Ilang araw namin siyang binabantayan hanggang sa manghina na siya nang manghina. Ayoko namang magtagal pa dahil lalo lang siyang mahihirapan.”
“Tumigil na lang siya [sa paghinga]. Lumalaban siya kanina… [Pero] nakita ko na hirap na hirap na siya kaya nag-decide na ako na gano’n… Hindi ko na kayang tiisin e,” he continued.
Santos acknowledged that the singer’s stays will probably be cremated.
Santos’ sister, who’s a physician and likewise sorted Coritha, additional famous that they plan to have a “sooner or later, one night time viewing” on the pair’s residence in Tagaytay.
Santos disclosed Coritha’s situation by means of Babao’s vlog in July, exhibiting the singer unable to talk and bedridden on account of stroke.
Was Leyna Bloom the primary Filipina to stroll the Paris runway?
Leyna Bloom (left) and Pia Wurtzbach | Picture: Instagram/@leynabloom, @piawurtzbach
Filipino-American transwoman Leyna Bloom regarded again on the time she made historical past as the primary Filipina to stroll the L’Oréal Paris runway, after Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach claimed she was the primary Filipina to grace the identical stage this 12 months.
Bloom took to Instagram on Sept. 27, to mirror on her journey when she first walked the Paris runway, expressing her satisfaction to have introduced honor to the Philippines and the Blaan tribe, one of many indigenous peoples of Southern Mindanao.
“Reflecting on this journey, it feels surreal that almost three years have handed since I made historical past as the primary #Filipino and #BlaanTribe girl to stroll the distinguished L’Oréal Paris runway, proper in entrance of the enduring Eiffel Tower.
That second, shared with [Kat Graham], is etched in my coronary heart as a strong reminder of how far we’ve come,” she captioned her submit.
Bloom mentioned it was a “important” 12 months for her as she additionally introduced honor to the transgender group in a society that wants range, inclusion and empowerment.
“That 12 months holds even deeper significance as a result of I had the honour of standing alongside [Ines Rau] as we grew to become the primary trans girls to ever stroll that legendary stage. It wasn’t nearly illustration — it was about breaking boundaries… and exhibiting the world that magnificence transcends the bounds,” she mentioned.
Bloom then congratulated Wurtzbach for being the “second Filipina” to carry the identical honor to the Philippines.
Nevertheless, Bloom edited her caption after a netizen commented that Filipino-Canadian influencer Stephanie Valentine additionally walked the runway alongside Wurtzbach.
Nevertheless, one other netizen mentioned Bloom was certainly the primary as she walked the cosmetics model’s runway present in 2021.
Mark Bumgarner stands by Pia Wurtzbach
(From left) Mark Bumgarner, Pia Wurtzbach, Leyna Bloom. Photographs: Instagram/@piawurtzbach, @leynabloom
Designer Mark Bumgarner stood by one in every of his muses, Pia Wurtzbach, as the primary Filipina ambassador of a world cosmetics model to have graced its current runway present on the Paris Trend Week.
Bumgarner gave the impression to be referring to the claims of Leyna Bloom countering the introduction to Wurtzbach when she attended the French cosmetics model’s “Le Défilé ‘Stroll Your Price” vogue present in Paris final Sept. 23.
He appeared to not take Bloom’s phrases for it, as he commented on his Instagram submit that he’s standing by the Miss Universe 2015 titleholder.
A day after congratulating Wurtzbach because the “second Filipina” to be a part of the present, Bloom shared on Instagram that she had been bearing the brunt of remarks that she’s “not Filipino sufficient.”
“Prior to now 24 hours, I’ve heard the painful reminder that I’m ‘not Filipino sufficient.’ What number of occasions have I heard this my entire life… It’s heartbreaking to witness how, as we try for progress, we generally overlook who we’re and the place we come from,” she mentioned.
The mannequin additionally famous that the previous incident reminded her that Filipinos “wrestle to embrace and have fun” their true identification, whereas some individuals of “blended heritage with white foreigners” are extra acknowledged.
“The Philippines has been formed by many countries, however in that course of, it looks like our collective soul has been fractured. Now we have a lot soul-searching to do as a nation,” she mentioned. “Does my pores and skin, my hair, and my African heritage blended with Filipino actually threaten a rustic that prides itself on therapeutic individuals around the globe?”
The current “Stroll Your Price” occasion was not the primary time Bloom represented the French cosmetics model in a runway present.
She was additionally a part of L’Oréal’s vogue present in Paris in October 2021.
Other than Bloom and Wurtzbach, Stephanie Valentine additionally pranced the runway of the French model’s current vogue present. She’s also called “Glamzilla” to her followers.
Anthony Jennings’ non-showbiz GF on being ‘betrayed’
Anthony Jennings (R) and his non-showbiz girlfriend Jam Villanueva. Picture: Instagram/@jamelavillanuevaa
Anthony Jennings and his longtime non-showbiz girlfriend Jam Villanueva have been hounded by breakup rumors after netizens seen the latter’s social media reposts which might be seemingly about heartbreaks and betrayal.
Villanueva reposted a number of TikTok movies on her web page, and amongst these is a clip from the American TV sequence “Shameless,” whereby the character of Emmy Rossum might be seen strolling away.
“Discovering out what they did behind my again,” the caption reads.
One other video Villanueva shared has the caption: “The audacity to behave like nothing occurred. As in the event that they didn’t disrespect and damage individuals, break somebody’s psychological well being, and trigger trauma.”
Villanueva additionally seemingly associated to a video during which the uploader says, “I’ll always remember your dialog with the lady you informed me to not fear about,” amongst different movies.
Netizens have been speculating that Villanueva’s cryptic remarks alluded to her relationship with Jennings, with some additionally linking his love crew accomplice Maris Racal to the pair’s supposed cut up.
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Nevertheless, Villanueva, Jennings, and Racal — who lately celebrated the actress’ twenty seventh birthday collectively — have but to publicly deal with the matter as of this writing.
