WILDFLOWERS REIGNS SUPREME

Ever since Wildflower started airing in February, this Kapamilya show has been wrecking havoc and doing damage in the ratings war. The plot may have been the usual revenge-driven one but the show manages to make it excel due to the stellar cast that you would either love to love or love to hate. The story lets us join into the life of Ivy Aguas/Lily Cruz aptly played by Maja Salvador as he tries to exact revenge against the Ardiente clan for the death of her parents. This is a story of revenge, thriller and romance all wrapped under one magnificent production. You will be immersed in each character's story lines and appreciate how well written each story plot is. You will experience twists and turns along the way which builds up to the excitement one scene after the other.

Aside from the strong storyline, the real triumph of this teleserye is its cast. Antagonists personally bring heat in this show. The Ardiente clan seems like someone you would just smash in the face when you see them. Tirso Cruz III (Julio) effortlessly plays the old Ardiente yet cunning and evil as it is. He is joined by her daughter Emilia who is portrayed by Aiko Melendez with gusto. She is funny, menacing and evil all at the same time. RK Bagatsing (Arnaldo) plays the grandson and he is a combination of the two and for some of the story lines he can be as evil as it gets. But his weak point is his a soft spot in terms of loving and relations. They are joined by Ivy/Lily's camp - Sunshine Cruz, Joseph Marco and Vin Abrenica. Wendell Ramos and Christian Vasquez also plays pivotal roles in the series.

Wildflower is triumph and ABS-CBN did a splendid job in this production that a lot of people are starting to take notice and are constantly glued to their TV sets. Ivy Aguas is here to stay!

NADAL WINS EL DECIMA

Spaniard tennis superstar Rafael Nadal continues to rewrite history books as he captured a record leading 10th French Open title - dubbed the EL DECIMA. The victory was super special for Nadal who last hoisted the crown in 2014. This also marked the 15th Grand Slam title over-all for the Spaniard and he vows to make room for more. Congratulations Rafa!

MOVIE REVIEW: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.2

Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is the second installment on the Guardians films as part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film takes us from where we left from the last film and this time the main character, Peter Quill (Starlord) is up for a quest to search his identity. All the main actors from the first film are back for another ride and thrill in this 2017 caper.

With the first Guardians movie being a huge critical and commercial success, it is therefore no secret that the second one is bound to not match the witty humor and the great insights of the original. Although Vol. 2 retains much of the fun of the source with catchy music that pops from time to time and making every scene memorable, this 2nd installment seems not much to offer in terms of character development and so. The insertion of family dynamics into fray may have not worked as much as they expect it but the film was saved by stellar performances from the old cast and the new additions to the team.

We get to see how the heroes become closer with each other but this film has more of a feel that the Guardians are now slowly being merged into the bigger Avengers fray in time for the penultimate Infinity War movies. As usual aside for the wonderful music and the stunning visuals and set design, Vol. 2 gets a solid performance from the cast and still manages to crack some laughs every now and then. The world of the Guardians may start to become a convoluted one but for die hard fans of the original I bet you will go for the ride.


8 out of 10 popcorns for me.

BEYONCE ROCKS

Beyonce continues to be a beacon of fashion and style despite having a baby bump. I so love Queen B in this set of pictures that shows how proud she is with her new found form.

Such a sexy lady indeed.

MOVIE REVIEW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

This Disney modern retelling of the well loved animated 1991 classic created a buzz and it lived much to its hype. This live action film following the likes of Cinderella and Maleficent is a welcome addition to the family of animated classics re-imagined into live action. While I still prefer and love the animated one much better, this film is of course with a lot of merits and should not be ignored.

Emma Watson is convincing as Belle, effortlessly flashing smiles and doing dances an singing along the way. She seemed like she is born for the role and we could have not asked for more. The new “Beauty and the Beast” is a touching, relatable and very watchable experience.The musical scenes were well executed and the cinematography was superb. You could easily say you have been drawn into the actual moment. The over-all music and soundtrack added to the charm of the film as it somehow makes a way to each one's heart with new versions of old classics not swallowing the essence of the original songs.

While as compared to its animated counterpart this one is really not intended for kids. The plotlines and the over-all feel of the movie was much more darker than what people have expected but I am not complaining. It works in a way that sets this film separate from the original. I find the inclusion of all lovely characters very charming and well played into the center of the story. The only thing I would have to say that does not work much to me is casting Dan Stevens as Beast. I feel his charm was much more when he was portraying the Beast rather than the Prince. Somehow, makes you think that the former is a better choice despite the physical deficiencies.

Beauty and the Beast is a well crafted movie and is a gem of its own. We are again made to realize how seeing things superficially should not be the case. It makes us see the beauty within each one of us and loving people not for what they look like but for they are inside and out. This is a must watch and should be on your to-watch-list. 8.5 out 10 popcorns.

TOP MALE MODELS: BENCH FASHION WEEK SPRING SUMMER 2017

This time it is the men's turn. In this edition, they are topbilled by their newest model Pietro Boselli who I would have to say is really hot and very charming. This set shows us some great choices of wonderful clothes to wear for this summer. Comfortable, easy to the eyes and fashionable, these designs grabbed more attention with the great selection of gorgeous models donning the clothes. Here are the Top 10 guys who made headlines in the Bench event.

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