Arlene Tolibas, veteran actress and director, died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, June 3.
She was 55.
The news was confirmed via social media by family and friends, including actor Gardo Versoza and comedian Dinky Doo.
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The best Filipino films of 2020
Written by CNN Philippines Life Staff
Updated Jan 5, 2021 5:44:36 PM
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines Life) Philippine cinema in 2020 will be remembered not by its films, but the changes the pandemic brought upon the industry.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have been the biggest stumbling block in what is being called the “Third Golden Age” of Filipino films and, overall, the crucible that will determine the future viability of Philippine cinema (or cinema in general).
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Published December 28, 2020, 1:00 AM
Now that the outcome of the 46
th annual Metro Manila Film Festival is finally out of the bag, with last night’s staging of the virtual Gabi ng Parangal, showbiz insiders eagerly await the consequent reactions from various groups involved in this year’s competition. For years, the MMFF awards night, has always been a rich source of intrigues, scandals and even lawsuits, which actually make the yearly tradition not just truly colorful but also something to really look forward to.
The post-recognition night issues and conflicts that usually arise, take on some consistent patterns, which we will now look back to in this article. One incident is something that is to me, quite funny, so I’d rather start with it right away.
Published December 27, 2020, 7:46 AM
The pandemic has brought a lot of changes in lifestyle and tradition. Fear over the Corona virus had led to cancellations of the usual festivities held during the holiday season. But all is not lost as some of the traditions most Filipinos look forward to have transitioned themselves into digital platforms that are accessible to everyone, even to those who cannot be home for Christmas.
One tradition Filipino families look forward to during the holiday season is watching Filipino films that are part of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Usually, families flock to the cinemas on December 25 until the first week of the new year to watch original Filipino films of different genre: comedy, romance and drama. Of course, the film festival will not be complete without fantasy and horror films. Also during this time, cinemas only show Filipino movies.