The Philippine entertainment industry mourned deeply in 2025 as it said goodbye to many of its most respected artists, performers, and cultural figures. From film and television to music and theater, these icons shaped generations, told Filipino stories, and left a lasting mark on the nation’s creative soul.

Here is a look back at the notable personalities from showbiz and music who passed away in 2025, their lives, achievements, and the legacies they leave behind.

New year, new beginning. A new environment and a new home. 

One of the beautiful products of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB), Kisses Delavin, has created a name. We have seen her become herself and truthful with her actions inside the PBB house. It was a few years ago when she was still on her sweet sixteen. It seems that time does fly so fast because just recently, Kisses celebrated her 21st birthday. So it was five years have passed since she started with her showbiz career.

The Love Teams
Right after PBB and with the thought that their partnership clicked to the masses, the KissMarc Love Team was born - Kisses Delavin and Marco Gallo. It was sweet at first, but later on, a break up happens because of some misunderstanding and issues.


After KissMarc, another partnership was born, the DonKiss - Donny Pangilinan and Kisses Delavin. It was the time when Vice Ganda included the couple in the movie for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Unfortunately, just like the previous partner, they went on their separate ways. It's another issue about her partner.

Just right before the outbreak of the COVID-19, McCoy De Leon was probably the next in line with her. Though, they do have some good chemistry on cam and off cam. But the problem was, she ended her contract with the Kapamilya network, so the probability of McCoy and Kisses is already 50/50.


The Probable Reasons
With her five years of being in the showbiz industry, it seems that Kisses is having problems with her partners. In five years, she already lost two love teams. Why is it so? Well, there are quite a few probable reasons that we found but no conformity of the subject.

• Kisses Delavin, is an NBSB (as what we have heard from previous interviews), so the tendency to act and be sweet with her partner is probably unusual to her, which gives a different signal to her partner.
• Being the only daughter and probably born of the traditional Pinoy family made her mindful of the simple courtesy and etiquette that are maybe different from her partners.
• Shes too straight and vocal about her thoughts and feelings.

So these are only speculations that may or may not be accurate at all. Knowing that Kisses is a promising actress, staying in a love team is probably not for her. She can do more with her showbiz career without a love team.

One of the interesting and beautiful actress in the Kapuso Network, the kontrabida in most drama and fantaserye of the Kapuso Network, and an award-winning actress, Glaiza de Castro, once again brings her soul to her first love, which is singing. After the successful release of her album "Magandang Simulain" in 2017, with songs that gained more than a thousand streams on Spotify, comes with another inspiring single "Kapalaran". The new song, "Kapalaran" is released under  PolyEast Records.

According to Glaiza, the creation of the song which started when her friend  Alwyn Uytingco sent her some parts of the songs about his Japan trip. This inspired her to write and complete the song “Kapalaran”. She wrote the lyrics and melody for the song with a story on her mind.


Her latest single tells about a persons "kapalaran" or destiny. Surprisingly her music is somewhat shares a story about her as she pursue her first love, which is singing. During the media conference held in PolyEast Record she disclosed that she'll be taking some time from acting and will pursue her love for music as she goes to London to learn more about it. It is certificate course where she can do more once she finished it.

Ironically most artist or musicians study the art first before working but for Glaiza's part it's the other way around. She'll be living alone and learning during her stay in London.



“We all have gifts or skills or talents and whatever it is that you feel you like to do, yun ang kapalaran mo”, Glaiza said as she wants to encourage her listeners not to be pressured to what the society tells or dictates you to feel, keep pushing to what you want because whatever it is, it is your destiny.

Aside from its unique melody and range, adding spice to the music is singer/songwriter and spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo’s spoken verse-- making it more soulful and heartfelt. Glaiza has always admired Juan Miguel for his words, sincerity, and power to communicate.


"Perfect siya sa song kasi I wanted to convey a strong message and it's impossible not to listen to him when he says something,” Glaiza added.

The lyrics and melody of “Kapalaran” that Glaiza did, plus the inspiring personal experience of Alwyn Uytingco shared and the unique vibe arrangement that Axel Fernandez it all made it all different and perfect. Listen to the new single “Kapalaran” on Spotify. For updates on Glaiza De Castro and other PolyEast artists, you can follow PolyEast Records on social media. For Twitter and Instagram, @PolyEastRecords and on Facebook it’s facebook.com/polyeastrecords.

Gabby Concepcion and Jodi Sta. Maria plays the role of Carding and Luisa in their first time movie together, 'Man and Wife' a film directed by Laurice Guillen.

'Man and Wife,' is a Mother's Day offering from Cineko Films and to be distributed by Cinescreen, tells the story of Carding, which is played by Gabby and Luisa, which is played by Jodi, a married couple torn between their love for each other and issues of their respective families. This is just some of the problems encountered by married couples.



Carding's family, led by his mother and mayor of the town, Menang, played by Liza Lorena, permits abusive mining companies to operate in their place affected the agricultural lands, including the one run by Luisa's sibling, Totoy, which is played by EA Guzman.

As the couple tries to stick together amid the rift between their families, they realize that the process is more complicated than they anticipated - Carding comes in conflict with his mother; Luisa with Totoy and her other siblings. This makes them question their decision of building their own family.


How can a man pick sides between the woman he loves and the woman he first loved? Who will a man choose between his mother and the mother of his child? Questions that surrounds every relationship in real life.


'Man and Wife is the comeback movie of Gabby Concepcion after 'Across the Crescent Moon' two years ago. Meanwhile for Jodi, this is her second film for this year after 'Second Coming'.

Other cast of 'Man and Wife' are Klea Pineda, Teroy Guzman, Dexter Doria, Francis Magundayao, Ina Feleo, Denise Laurel, and Amy Austria.
'Man and Wife' opens in theaters this coming May 8, 2019.

Sexy, beautiful and alluring actresses ensembles the casts of ABAY BABES. This is VIVA Films' latest offering to movie goers this September. It's time to feast your eyes as the movie brings together Cristine Reyes, Kylie Verzosa, Nathalie Hart, Meg Imperial, and Roxanne Barcelo, who are all oozing with sexiness and pizzazz. Discover these 5 characters of ABAY Babes.



Along with the visual treat is a story that has a right mix of fun and intrigue to captivate all audiences.


Emerald, Ruby and Perla secretly joke that Goldie might just be making this all up. And when they can’t see any videos or pictures of the groom, Zack, the three start to take their joke seriously. As if their skepticism is not enough, their past issues against one another are also reopened. At a time when friendship and love are supposed to be celebrated, will doubt and rivalry get the better of them?


Playing the role of Emerald is Nathalie Hart who entered showbiz in 2008 through ABS-CBN’s Star Magic. In May 2018, she was the cover of the final print issue of FHM. Emerald has the alias “Bicol Express” because, according to her, she is the hottest among her friends. She works as a commercial model.


Ruby, the class topnotcher back in high school and is now a doctor, is played by Cristine Reyes. She is called “Pili Nuts” because, ultimately, guys would choose her beauty over all others. (Pili is the Tagalog for choose.) Cristine shared in an interview that she enjoyed jamming with the girls between takes. Her last film was a family drama, making this comedy film really fun to do.


Perla, who is called “Mt. Mayon” because of its perfect shape, just like her figure, is played by Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa. She has appeared in the movies “Ang Panday” and “Kasal”, but this is her first leading role. “I have this desire to be really good at something,” Kylie once said in an interview. “I want to be good at acting, not being an artista.”


Goldie, the class clown in the movie, is played by Roxanne Barcelo who is also the funniest one in the cast. Goldie is given the moniker, “Abaca” (fiber, in English), because she is the toughest of them all. In real life, Roxanne has both the toughness and the talents (like singing and hosting) that are necessary to last in the world of show business.


Jade, the videographer who will document the girls’ road trip to the wedding venue, is played by Meg Imperial. A recent IG post of Meg is captioned “Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.” Indeed, Meg’s career is flourishing because she is open to doing different roles.


ABAY BABES also stars Tom Rodriguez, Marco Gumabao, Mark Bautista, Candy Pangilinan and many more. Directed by Don Cuaresma, the movie will open on September 19 in cinemas nationwide. From VIVA Films.

It seems that Ellen Adarna is in most of the news today after the mother of Eleila Santos (who is by the way a minor), Myra Santos filed a number of lawsuits against the actress, this is when Ms Adarna failed to apologize to the daughter of Mrs. Santos. This is after the incident that happened when Ms. Adarna accused the teenager of taking photos of Adarna while they were having a meal at a restaurant. The story were reported on Rappler.

According to the lawsuit, Ms. Adarna violated R.A 7610 (Anti-Child Abuse Law) and R.A. 10175 (Anti-Cyber Crime Law). It seems that the parents really knows their rights.

This will be a good story to follow and learn from it. So, will Ms. Adarna addressed this issue? What will be the implication of this case to celebrities and to the netizens?

For whatever will be the result, we will be following this and see what will be the outcome.

There's a buzz that a young actress was nominated for a best actress award together with some of the veteran actresses in the movie industry. Take note she won the best actress award. Who is this young actress well it's none other than Therese "Teri" Malvar.

She is a 16 year old grade 9 student at Sun Valley National High School in Parañaque, loves to paint, caligraphy and is good in declamation. A certified book nerd and some of her favorites are the series of Harry Potter and Tuesdays with Morrie. She is one of today's rising young teen actresses that is under the wing of GMA Artist Center. At a young age she's already an award-winning actress.

Just this weekend Kwento Ni Toto was invited for a special preview of JASMINE's pilot episode which was held at Ace Saatchi & Saatchi.  It was an afternoon of mystery and suspense as JASMINE TV Series breaks the boundary between reality and television.

JASMINE is the highly-anticipated TV5 series and is ready to give audiences an exciting new way to enjoy TV. It premieres on Sunday, June 1, at 9:15PM.