Jackie Chan; KaladKaren to Jervi Wrightson

(From left) Jackie Chan, KaladKaren, and CJ Opiaza. Photographs: FILE PHOTOS

The collapse of Jackie Chan whereas filming an motion scene for his upcoming movie “Panda Plan” led to followers being alarmed about his situation.

Nevertheless, the legendary motion star reiterated that he was okay and the fainting incident was “no massive deal.”

In the meantime, KaladKaren — who goes by the pronouns she and her — launched herself as Jervi Wrightson in the course of the newscast for Frontline Pilipinas, which she famous was an unforgettable second for her as a married trans lady within the Philippines.

CJ Opiaza, alternatively, is ready to lift the nation’s flag, as she’s topped because the Philippines’ consultant to the Miss Grand Worldwide 2024 pageant.

The ultimate stretch of September main as much as the primary week of October was a mixture of occasions within the leisure business. Enable us to recall the most important showbiz headlines from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.

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Jackie Chan collapses whereas filming

Jackie Chan faints whereas performing a struggle scene for his upcoming movie, “Panda Plan.” | Picture: Screengrab from TikTok/@starettoday

Jackie Chan raised concern amongst followers after he fainted whereas performing a struggle scene for his upcoming movie, “Panda Plan.”

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In a behind-the-scenes video, he was captured getting head-locked by a co-star earlier than going limp and all of the sudden shedding consciousness.

Chan’s scene companion launched his grip because the crew ran over to help the 70-year-old actor to get again up.

Because the workers attended to him, Chan was wiped of any expression and appeared unaware of what occurred.

After a pause, the martial arts legend requested one of many crew, “What are we doing?”

When informed that he had briefly handed out, Chan, in whole disbelief, stated it in all probability occurred as he was holding his breath whereas they have been doing the stunt.

He then insisted he was fantastic and proceeded to movie the scene after a brief break.

In an interview after the incident, Chan underscored that he assured the manufacturing workers that he was okay so that they wouldn’t require him to have a stunt double.

“It’s not a giant deal. I must guarantee everybody else [that I’m fine]; in any other case, they might need me to make use of a stunt double. If I simply sit there whereas they use a stunt double and so they simply movie my close-ups after he’s accomplished, I’d really feel very responsible!” he defined.

This led to followers expressing fear for Chan as they said that it’s in all probability the “proper time” for him to cease doing his personal stunts.

From Kaladkaren to Jervi Wrightson

Jervi Wrightson a.ok.a. ‘Kaladkaren’ nonetheless exudes that post-wedding glow on the set of ‘Frontline Pilipinas.’/JERVI WRIGHTSON X PHOTO

Kaladkaren appeared for her nightly primetime newscast as a married lady for the primary time on Sept. 30, debuting not simply her new chin-length hairdo, but additionally her married title when she delivered her stories.

“Ako po si Jervi Wrightson,” the anchor declared when she went on air for TV5’s primetime newscast “Frontline Pilipinas.”

Her married title was additionally flashed onscreen, seemingly shedding off the monicker that shot her to fame for her spot-on impressions of award-winning broadcast journalist Karen Davila.

She carried the title Kaladkaren when she joined “Frontline Pilipinas” in June final yr, utilizing it as a display screen title that caught to her followers and the overall viewers when she joined the leisure business.

“So pleased I did the newscast at the moment as Jervi Wrightson!!! New title, new look! That is just the start,” she posted on social media. “As a trans lady within the Philippines, I’ve by no means imagined that at some point I’ll be capable to use my married title on nationwide TV, prime time newscast.”

It’s not instantly identified if she will likely be dropping “Kaladkaren” for good, or if her use of her actual title will solely be for her newscast.

CJ Opiaza is Miss Grand Philippines 2024

Newly-crowned Miss Grand Philippines CJ Opiaza. Picture: Armin P. Adina/INQUIRER.internet

After a number of delays, the Miss Grand Philippines pageant has lastly proclaimed its new queen this yr, and he or she is CJ Opiaza of Castillejos, Zambales.

Opiaza bested 19 different aspirants to inherit the crown from final yr’s winner Nikki De Moura on the end result of the 2024 Miss Grand Philippines remaining present held on the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay Metropolis on Sept. 29.

One other winner was proclaimed in the course of the ceremonies, and he or she is Common Lady Philippines ⁠Sophia Bianca Santos from Pampanga, who inherited the title from Maria Gigante, the worldwide pageant’s reigning queen and the primary Filipino lady to carry residence the crown.

A brand new crown was added on this yr’s contest, the Miss Teen Worldwide Philippines title that went to Anna Margaret Mercado from Quirino.

She was topped by final yr’s Miss Eco Teen Philippines Francine Reyes.

Opiaza is a nationwide pageant veteran who was topped Miss Bikini Philippines in 2016.

She additionally took half within the 2022 Bb. Pilipinas competitors, and was proclaimed as first runner-up within the 2023 Miss Universe Philippines contest.

Early on within the competitors, Opiaza has proven mastery of the pageant together with her daring pasarela which is most valued by the Thailand-based Miss Grand Worldwide pageant.

She was the heavy favourite to win the Miss Grand franchise and dominated the particular awards — Miss Mestiza, Miss Photogenic, Miss Multimedia, Miss Aqua Boracay and Finest in Swimsuit.

Ending as first runner-up was ⁠Jubilee Therese Acosta from Manila, whereas Alexandra Mae Rosales from Laguna rounded up the winners’ circle as second runner-up.

Robi Domingo hopes for baby with Maiqui Pineda

Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda. Picture: Instagram/@maiquipd_

An emotional Robi Domingo celebrated his thirty fifth birthday by wishing for his spouse Maiqui Pineda’s “illness to be gone” and for them to have the ability to pursue their plan of getting a toddler in 2025, as seen in a two-part video on Instagram web page on Sept. 27.

“My plan within the subsequent 5 years is to be a greater houseband and husband. And hopefully subsequent yr, when the Lord permits it and when her [Pineda’s] situation permits it – depende sa clearance ng docs – I hope to introduce you to a child Robi or child Maiqui, or why not twins?” he stated.

Domingo then spoke concerning the preliminary plans they’d, lamenting how 2023 – when Pineda was recognized with dermatomyositis, a uncommon autoimmune illness – was a “blow [to his heart].”

“Nakakasa na ako na by this yr — really, by this month — sana meron na akong anak. However then, it occurred,” he stated. “Perhaps it’s not time but, however I’m hoping na mangyari ‘yon… However first issues first. I need Maiqui’s illness to be gone in order that we might return to our unique plan. That’s my want for my birthday.”

The video, nonetheless, earned backlash from netizens, with many calling out Domingo for being “insensitive and egocentric” as his spouse suffers from an autoimmune situation.

Regardless of this, Pineda clarified that she and Domingo are on the identical web page in eager to have a toddler quickly.

Requested how she felt concerning the publish on her Instagram Story, Pineda stated, “No points in any respect. I’ve overtly talked about it right here earlier than however he has a much bigger attain. It’s each our targets, our plans, and our needs however we acknowledge the truth of issues and have chosen to belief in God’s plans and timings as a substitute.”

“However we’re hopeful! Simply have to attend a bit and do some work for now. I do know it’s what I need so I’m simply doing what I can to hopefully make that occur at some point,” she added.

Leila Alcasid engaged to Curtismith

(From left) Curtismith and Leila Alcasid. Photographs: Instagram/@leilalcasid

Leila Alcasid, daughter of singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, introduced her engagement to longtime boyfriend, indie singer-rapper Curtismith.

The announcement was made in a joint publish on Sept. 29, in what appeared to be their anniversary as a pair.

In her Instagram publish, Leila appeared to have stated “sure” to Custismith to taking their relationship to the following stage, as she confirmed her pear-shaped diamond engagement ring.

“Probably the most particular anniversary reward,” Leila stated within the caption.

Ogie expressed his love for the couple within the feedback part, saying he’s “past pleased” for the each of them.

People singer Coritha dies

Coritha. Picture: screengrab from YouTube/Pambansang Almusal, Internet 25

OPM singer Coritha—greatest identified for her hit songs “Oras Na,” “Lolo Jose” and “Sierra Madre”—died after a protracted sickness, her companion Chito Santos confirmed.

Santos confirmed Coritha’s loss of life by way of Julius Babao by way of his YouTube vlog on Sept. 27.

Talking concerning the late singer’s remaining days, Santos stated, “Ilang araw namin siyang binabantayan hanggang sa manghina na siya nang manghina. Ayoko namang magtagal pa dahil lalo lang siyang mahihirapan.”

“Tumigil na lang siya [sa paghinga]. Lumalaban siya kanina… [Pero] nakita ko na hirap na hirap na siya kaya nag-decide na ako na gano’n… Hindi ko na kayang tiisin e,” he continued.

Santos said that the singer’s stays will likely be cremated.

Santos’ sister, who’s a health care provider and likewise sorted Coritha, additional famous that they plan to have a “at some point, one night time viewing” on the pair’s residence in Tagaytay.

Santos disclosed Coritha’s situation by way of Babao’s vlog in July, displaying the singer unable to talk and bedridden as a consequence of stroke.

Was Leyna Bloom the primary Filipina to stroll the Paris runway?

Leyna Bloom (left) and Pia Wurtzbach | Picture: Instagram/@leynabloom, @piawurtzbach

Filipino-American transwoman Leyna Bloom regarded again on the time she made historical past as the primary Filipina to stroll the L’Oréal Paris runway, after Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach claimed she was the primary Filipina to grace the identical stage this yr.

Bloom took to Instagram on Sept. 27, to mirror on her journey when she first walked the Paris runway, expressing her pleasure to have introduced honor to the Philippines and the Blaan tribe, one of many indigenous peoples of Southern Mindanao.

“Reflecting on this journey, it feels surreal that just about three years have handed since I made historical past as the primary #Filipino and #BlaanTribe lady to stroll the distinguished L’Oréal Paris runway, proper in entrance of the long-lasting Eiffel Tower.

That second, shared with [Kat Graham], is etched in my coronary heart as a robust reminder of how far we’ve come,” she captioned her publish.

Bloom stated it was a “vital” yr for her as she additionally introduced honor to the transgender neighborhood in a society that wants variety, inclusion and empowerment.

“That yr holds even deeper significance as a result of I had the glory of standing alongside [Ines Rau] as we turned the primary trans ladies to ever stroll that legendary stage. It wasn’t nearly illustration — it was about breaking boundaries… and displaying the world that magnificence transcends the boundaries,” she stated.

Bloom then congratulated Wurtzbach for being the “second Filipina” to carry the identical honor to the Philippines.

Nevertheless, Bloom edited her caption after a netizen commented that Filipino-Canadian influencer Stephanie Valentine additionally walked the runway alongside Wurtzbach.

Nevertheless, one other netizen stated Bloom was certainly the primary as she walked the cosmetics model’s runway present in 2021.

Mark Bumgarner stands by Pia Wurtzbach

(From left) Mark Bumgarner, Pia Wurtzbach, Leyna Bloom. Photographs: Instagram/@piawurtzbach, @leynabloom

Clothier Mark Bumgarner stood by certainly one of his muses, Pia Wurtzbach, as the primary Filipina ambassador of a world cosmetics model to have graced its current runway present on the Paris Trend Week.

Bumgarner seemed to be referring to the claims of Leyna Bloom countering the introduction to Wurtzbach when she attended the French cosmetics model’s “Le Défilé ‘Stroll Your Price” trend present in Paris final Sept. 23.

He appeared to not take Bloom’s phrases for it, as he commented on his Instagram publish that he’s standing by the Miss Universe 2015 titleholder.

A day after congratulating Wurtzbach because the “second Filipina” to be a part of the present, Bloom shared on Instagram that she had been bearing the brunt of remarks that she’s “not Filipino sufficient.”

“Prior to now 24 hours, I’ve heard the painful reminder that I’m ‘not Filipino sufficient.’ What number of occasions have I heard this my entire life… It’s heartbreaking to witness how, as we attempt for progress, we typically overlook who we’re and the place we come from,” she stated.

The mannequin additionally famous that the previous incident reminded her that Filipinos “wrestle to embrace and have a good time” their true id, whereas some folks of “blended heritage with white foreigners” are extra acknowledged.

“The Philippines has been formed by many countries, however in that course of, it seems like our collective soul has been fractured. We’ve a lot soul-searching to do as a nation,” she stated. “Does my pores and skin, my hair, and my African heritage blended with Filipino actually threaten a rustic that prides itself on therapeutic folks around the globe?”

The current “Stroll Your Price” occasion was not the primary time Bloom represented the French cosmetics model in a runway present.

She was additionally a part of L’Oréal’s trend present in Paris in October 2021.

Other than Bloom and Wurtzbach, Stephanie Valentine additionally pranced the runway of the French model’s current trend present. She’s often known as “Glamzilla” to her followers.

Anthony Jennings’ non-showbiz GF on being ‘betrayed’

Anthony Jennings (R) and his non-showbiz girlfriend Jam Villanueva. Picture: Instagram/@jamelavillanuevaa

Anthony Jennings and his longtime non-showbiz girlfriend Jam Villanueva have been hounded by breakup rumors after netizens seen the latter’s social media reposts which are seemingly about heartbreaks and betrayal.

Villanueva reposted a number of TikTok movies on her web page, and amongst these is a clip from the American TV sequence “Shameless,” whereby the character of Emmy Rossum might be seen strolling away.

“Discovering out what they did behind my again,” the caption reads.

One other video Villanueva shared has the caption: “The audacity to behave like nothing occurred. As in the event that they didn’t disrespect and harm folks, wreck somebody’s psychological well being, and trigger trauma.”

Villanueva additionally seemingly associated to a video during which the uploader says, “I’ll always remember your dialog with the woman you informed me to not fear about,” amongst different movies.

Netizens have been speculating that Villanueva’s cryptic remarks alluded to her relationship with Jennings, with some additionally linking his love group companion Maris Racal to the pair’s supposed cut up.

Nevertheless, Villanueva, Jennings, and Racal — who not too long ago celebrated the actress’ twenty seventh birthday collectively — have but to publicly tackle the matter as of this writing.