Entertainment

FDCP chair Joey Reyes alerts public to fake auditions on Zoom

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chair and CEO Jose “Joey” Javier Reyes on Jan. 24, 2026, warned aspiring performers about a fake online audition scam that uses his name and reputable talent agencies and demands nudity during Zoom calls. Reyes said scammers send formal-looking invitations via Viber and Facebook Messenger and pose as legitimate casting representatives. He urged the public to verify all audition offers through official channels, refuse any request to undress on camera, and report suspicious activities to law enforcement and cybercrime units.

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Claudine Barretto expresses gratitude to Kiko Estrada after accident on set

Claudine Barretto publicly thanked fellow actor Kiko Estrada on Jan. 22 after he saved her during an undisclosed on-set accident while taping their TV5 series “Totoy Bato.” Barretto, who called Estrada her “hero” on social media, said she remained alive because of his actions and revealed that he hurt himself badly in the process. Estrada downplayed the incident and assured Barretto she would always be safe with him. Producers and network representatives did not immediately release further details about the accident, its impact on production, or the extent of Estrada’s injuries.

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Kim Atienza marks first birthday without Emman: ‘The toughest birthday in my life’

Philippine TV host Kim Atienza marked his 59th birthday on GMA-7’s “TiktoClock” on Jan. 22, 2026, calling it his “toughest birthday” as it was his first without his late daughter, Emman. Co-hosts surprised him with a small on-air celebration and a cake, prompting Atienza to share a birthday wish for continued blessings and the long-running success of the show, now in its fourth year. The emotional segment, aired live from Quezon City, showed Atienza acknowledging his grief, thanking colleagues for their support, and addressing viewers as he navigated the milestone without his daughter.

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