With another year ending before you can even say “Manigong Bagong Taon,” Philippine show business will soon be reinvigorated and replenished with n ew a nd exc i t i n g talents, possibilities and opportunities so that it stays alive, relevant, pulsating and throbbing! Out with the old and welcome the new is the calling of a new season. Make way for the “new hopes,” batch 2025.
Ingenue and ‘It’ Boy
Nella Dizon, eldest daughter of international award-winning actor Allen Dizon, traipses her way to Pinoy Tinseltown. She, as one iconic song declares, has what it takes to become “the perfect symbol of a nation rich in heritage and love” with her beauty queen and supermodel looks, and her prior films as a kid then as young miss that had Jason Paul Laxamana and film master Joel Lamangan as directors. In Huwag Mo Kong Iwan, she gives her character honesty and vulnerability, and her Filipina beauty is truly mesmerizing.
Of the many nubile men in GMA 7’s Mga Batang Riles, the standout, without a doubt, is Bruce Roeland. Many opine that he deserves to be called Bruce Almighty, with looks and physique that scream superstar male supermodel. His acting chops will mightily surprise Kapuso loyalists and casuals when it goes on full display in the drama filled with boys, their raging hormones and testosterone-fueled ambitions and dreams.
Team Orange
The Kahels, collective moniker of the Kyle Echarri and Andrea Brillantes fandoms, will pull all their force, might and strings to ensure the superstardom of their loved pairing. This love team, being best friends for real, perfectly blends saccharine and young adult sensuality and vibes. The knight and damsel trope fits them to a T. However, with their acting prowess, as viewed by many in Senior High and Pamilya Sagrado, these two can sink their teeth on edgier and darker roles, making them a cut above the rest of showbiz pairings and tandems.
The Darlings
The wonder Muhlach twins, Andres and Atasha, are not only showbiz royals, but darlings as well. The duo makes The Pers Family an endearing Sunday TV watch. Andres Muhlach’s undeniable X factor and handsomeness is all over the Viva One series Ang Mutya ng Section E, and Atasha continues to charm her way into the hearts of Eat Bulaga’s dabarkads.
Sweetheart and Prince
Of the many young stars in GMA 7’s Sparkle artists, ready for the picking and Gen Z superstardom are Jillian Ward and Jeff Moses. Ward, who blossomed in one of the longest-running afternoon prime dramas Abot Kamay Ang Pangarap, finally acts her age and personality in My Ilongga Girl; and Moses is the best actor winner in a film festival sponsored ang powered by a supermarket chain.
Jillian is sugar and spice, all that is nice, the ideal Philippine sweetheart. Jeff is tall, brown, alluring, with a lean and mean body, fitting to become Sparkle’s fresh prince.
Pinoy Oppas
Kimson Tan and Andrew Gan are two handsome and talented actors who can play leads and supporting roles with ease, thanks to their acting talent. Because of their looks, they can be marquee names in international Asian dramas, and their daring and drive are evident in the sincerity and passion they infuse in the colorful and exciting characters that have been portrayed on television fares and motion pictures.
Cross Over Gems
After Dolly de Leon and Ruby, the best female crossover gem is Kakki Teodoro. Proof of how great she is as an actress is her portrayal in Isang Himala as Nimia. She makes scene-stealing an art and a force. For the gentlemen, David Ezra, Floyd Tena and Vic Robinson are the names and actors to remember.
P-pop Movement
The P-pop movement has SB19 as the Originals and Kings. The ones who follow the Mahalima to secure the P-pop music world domination are VXON, Hori7on, Bilib and their female comrades YARA, Kaia and G22. With these talents, anything and everything is possible and the dreams to realize are endless in the fantastic world of P-pop.
The new hopes of 2025 say, “Manigong bagong taon sa lahat (A prosperous New Year to all).” And from The Diva That You Love, a fruitful, healthy and joyous season to us all!