(From left) Jackie Chan, KaladKaren, and CJ Opiaza. Photos: 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 in the course of 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 business. Enable 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 struggle scene for his upcoming movie, “Panda Plan.” | Picture: Screengrab from TikTok/@starettoday
Jackie Chan raised concern amongst followers after he fainted whereas performing a struggle 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 instantly 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 employees 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 instructed 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 employees that he was okay so that they wouldn’t require him to have a stunt double.
“It’s not an enormous deal. I have to guarantee everybody else [that I’m fine]; in any other case, they’d 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 carried out, I might really feel very responsible!” he defined.
This led to followers expressing fear for Chan as they said 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 identify when she delivered her reviews.
“Ako po si Jervi Wrightson,” the anchor declared when she went on air for TV5’s primetime newscast “Frontline Pilipinas.”
Her married identify 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 identify Kaladkaren when she joined “Frontline Pilipinas” in June final 12 months, utilizing it as a display identify that caught to her followers and the final viewers when she joined the leisure business.
“So comfortable I did the newscast right now as Jervi Wrightson!!! New identify, 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 be capable to use my married identify on nationwide TV, prime time newscast.”
It’s not instantly recognized if she will likely be dropping “Kaladkaren” for good, or if her use of her actual identify 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.web
After a number of delays, the Miss Grand Philippines pageant has lastly proclaimed its new queen this 12 months, and she or he 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 closing present held on the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay Metropolis on Sept. 29.
One other winner was proclaimed in the course of the ceremonies, and she or he is Common Lady 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 convey residence 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 together 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 little one 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 baby 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 concerning the preliminary plans they’d, lamenting how 2023 – when Pineda was identified with dermatomyositis, a uncommon autoimmune illness – was a “blow [to his heart].”
“Nakakasa na ako na by this 12 months — really, by this month — sana meron na akong anak. However then, it occurred,” he mentioned. “Possibly it’s not time but, however I’m hoping na mangyari ‘yon… However first issues first. I would like Maiqui’s illness to be gone in order that we might return to our unique 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 desirous to have a baby quickly.
Requested how she felt concerning the publish on her Instagram Story, Pineda mentioned, “No points in any respect. I’ve brazenly talked about it right here earlier than however he has a much bigger attain. It’s each our objectives, 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 would like 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. Photos: 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 publish on Sept. 29, in what gave the impression to be their anniversary as a pair.
In her Instagram publish, Leila appeared to have mentioned “sure” to Custismith to taking their relationship to the subsequent stage, as she confirmed her pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.
“Essentially the most particular anniversary present,” Leila mentioned within the caption.
Ogie expressed his love for the couple within the feedback part, saying he’s “past comfortable” for the each of them.
Folks singer Coritha dies
Coritha. Picture: screengrab from YouTube/Pambansang Almusal, Web 25
OPM singer Coritha—greatest recognized 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 way of Julius Babao by way of his YouTube vlog on Sept. 27.
Talking concerning the late singer’s closing 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 said that the singer’s stays will likely be cremated.
Santos’ sister, who’s a health care provider and in addition taken care of 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 way of Babao’s vlog in July, exhibiting the singer unable to talk and bedridden because 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 replicate on her journey when she first walked the Paris runway, expressing her pleasure 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 just about 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 robust reminder of how far we’ve come,” she captioned her publish.
Bloom mentioned it was a “important” 12 months for her as she additionally introduced honor to the transgender group in a society that wants variety, inclusion and empowerment.
“That 12 months holds even deeper significance as a result of I had the consideration of standing alongside [Ines Rau] as we grew to become the primary trans ladies to ever stroll that legendary stage. It wasn’t nearly illustration — it was about breaking boundaries… and exhibiting the world that magnificence transcends the boundaries,” she mentioned.
Bloom then congratulated Wurtzbach for being the “second Filipina” to convey 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. Photos: Instagram/@piawurtzbach, @leynabloom
Designer Mark Bumgarner stood by one in all his muses, Pia Wurtzbach, as the primary Filipina ambassador of a world cosmetics model to have graced its current runway present on the Paris Vogue 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 publish 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.”
“Up 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 complete life… It’s heartbreaking to witness how, as we attempt for progress, we generally neglect 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 rejoice” their true id, whereas some individuals of “combined heritage with white foreigners” are extra acknowledged.
“The Philippines has been formed by many countries, however in that course of, it seems like our collective soul has been fractured. We’ve got a lot soul-searching to do as a nation,” she mentioned. “Does my pores and skin, my hair, and my African heritage combined with Filipino actually threaten a rustic that prides itself on therapeutic individuals all over the world?”
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.
Apart from Bloom and Wurtzbach, Stephanie Valentine additionally pranced the runway of the French model’s current vogue present. She’s often known as “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 observed the latter’s social media reposts which can 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 collection “Shameless,” whereby the character of Emmy Rossum will 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 through which the uploader says, “I’ll always remember your dialog with the lady you instructed 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 break up.
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Nevertheless, Villanueva, Jennings, and Racal — who not too long ago celebrated the actress’ twenty seventh birthday collectively — have but to publicly tackle the matter as of this writing.
