ABS-CBN’s blockbuster, “The Hows of Us,” expands digital distribution, becomes first Filipino film to be on Cineplex Store in Canada

Following its recent release on iTunes and Google Play, the biggest Filipino box-office earner in 2018, ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s romantic drama, “The Hows of Us,” has now become the first Filipino film ever to be released on the Cineplex Store (CineplexStore.com).  

The Cineplex Store is Canada’s one-stop shop for digital rentals and purchases, extending the movie-going experience into guests’ homes. A leading entertainment and media company, Cineplex is Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor representing approximately 75 per cent of Canada’s box office revenue. The Cineplex Store offers over 8,000 titles, from new releases, top rentals to countless classics, from Hollywood, Canadian and international studios. 

Save The Date: September 8 The Stars of Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia Align to bring you this Heavenly Romantic Comedy

All of terra firma and the heavenly bodies are about to line up just right to bring us the hottest teen love team this side of the universe: Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, better known to fans as JoshLia. Garcia and Barretto star in Antoinette Jadaone’s romantic comedy “Love You to the Stars and Back,” opening in theaters across the U.S. and Canada next Friday, September 8, 2017. 

“Love You to the Stars and Back” tells the story of Mika (Barretto), a socially awkward girl who decides to go on a road trip to look for aliens. Mika accidentally bumps into cancer-stricken Caloy (Garcia), who despite his illness, manages to remain positive and cheerful.

Julia Barretto plays Mika, an eccentric and socially awkward girl who decides to go on a road trip with a very strange goal – to look for aliens.  (Photo courtesy of Star Cinema.)

“ASAP Live in Toronto” Keeps It Lit on Social Media

As summer nears its tail end in Toronto, dubbed one of the top five ‘most livable cities in the world’ according to publication The Economist’s Intelligence Unit Livability Survey, Filipinos continue to feel the sizzle left behind by the spectacle that was “ASAP Live in Toronto.” 

Two weeks after the concert, social media netizens continue to show love for the four-hour, sold-out extravaganza. Heart-warming feedback continue to be posted on the officialFacebook page of TFC in Canada, TFC Live North America and personal accounts.   A group of solid Kapamilyas' video on TFC Live's official facebook page shared: “It’s always nice to see these Kapamilya stars and we’re happy to see them again. We’re proud of Filipino talents”. 

Download the App to Level Up the ASAP Live in Toronto Experience!

Ticketholders are counting down the days to ASAP Live in Toronto where more than 35 of the biggest, brightest celebrities in the Philippines will gather at the Ricoh Coliseum on July 29, 2017 for four hours of superb entertainment.

Viewers can bring their ASAP experience to the next level by downloading the TFC Live Events App.  The app is the official mobile app for TFC (The Filipino Channel) global events, and allows one to get the latest updates and exclusive insider information about ASAP in Toronto.

TFC Brings ABS-CBN Star Magic 25 Celebration to Canada and U.S. this April

Today, when the words, “ABS-CBN Star Magic”, are heard, an electric feeling of excitement and energy shoots up quickly among multitudes of fans around the world.  And with very good reason. 

What began in 1992 as the ABS-CBN Talent Center – a stable of new stars in training and development for ABS-CBN – has grown to be the leading source of global Filipino pride with the rise of its world-class TV and film actors and actresses, recording artists, concert and stage performers, and commercial talents whose collective body of work has entertained several generations of Filipinos in the past 25 years.

On the occasion of its Silver Anniversary, ABS-CBN Star Magic is poised to deliver its biggest and brightest year ever in its history.  After its star-studded kick-off on the longest running Filipino weekly variety show, “ASAP”,  last February, #StarMagic25 is raring to go around the world – in cooperation with ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) -- to thrill millions of its fans abroad as a way of thanking them for their enthusiastic support for a quarter of a century.

Over 3,500 Pirated DVDs Surrendered to ABS-CBN from Dragon Mart, Red Carpet Express and Other Stores in Toronto, Canada

ABS-CBN representatives, with the presence of Toronto Police Service officers, received yesterday a total of 3,590 pirated DVDs of copyrighted ABS-CBN movies surrendered by Dragon Mart, Tina Shop and Unit 16B of Dragon Centre and Red Carpet Express of Oriental Centre in Toronto, Canada.

This development followed the successful enforcement effort by ABS-CBN earlier this month that resulted in the confiscation of hundreds of pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN content from six stores in Montreal and Toronto.

ABS-CBN Involved in Enforcement Effort Against Sellers of Pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN Content

Six stores selling DVDs in Toronto and Montreal surrendered last March 7 and 8 over a thousand pirated DVDs of ABS-CBN content.  Included in the enforcement effort were the following stores: Bulacan Fashion, Bon-Bon, Waynes Collectibles, a store at 23 Glen Watford Drive in Dragon Centre, Universe Communication Ltd. in Oriental Centre, and a store located at 6057 Victoria Avenue in Montreal, Quebec.  

The Early Years of Darren Espanto

Who is Darren Espanto?

The 14 year old teenager mostly known as the contestant with distinct powerful pop voice who performed his own version of the OPM classic hits “Ngayon” and “You Are My Song” and was mentored and coached by Sarah Geronimo in The Voice Kids Philippines Season 1. This stint solidified him not only as a familiar name in every Filipino household but also attracting fans all over the country instantly.

At the age of 2, Canadian-born Darren Lyndon Gonzales Espanto discovered his love for singing. His Filipino parents both had the same passion for arts and music.

But prior to his rise and fame due to his appearance in the said competition, what most people little know was he also joined a reality TV show in Canada back in 2012. YTV’s “The Next Star Season 5” paved the way for his career as a singer and performer. He was the youngest finalist to ever grace the competition.