Mj Marfori

5 days ago | philstar.com | Mj Marfori

It’s not even November yet, but the buzz is already deafening. Ahtisa Manalo, our newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines, is locked, loaded and battle-ready to take on the universe. And she’s not just planning to compete. She’s planning to win. We lengthily sat down with Ahtisa twice this week, and her energy and drive proved contagious. Mind you, she wasn’t 100-percent physically ready, but her mental game exceeded it.

1 week ago | philstar.com | Mj Marfori

From Italy to the mountains of Baguio! There is no stopping Maris Racal! Whatever the challenges that pass in her life, she manages to roll with the punches and turn her storms into sunshine. That is actually what I admire most about the actress. I have had the chance to witness Maris in several projects now but more closely so when she did the 2022 series “Suntok Sa Buwan” with Aga Muhlach and Elijah Canlas. From then on, I knew she was an actress built for a global stage.

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Mj Marfori

Hold on to your whisks, guys, because the baking world has officially been shookt — all thanks to one proud Pinoy, Arvin Garcia. Arvin won the hit show “The Great Australian Bake Off” on BBC last year, and since then, the Land Down Under has been having better desserts with a Filipino flair, thanks to him. We learned that long before he became Australia’s newest baking sensation, Arvin was already used to saving lives — as a nurse.

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Mj Marfori

The spotlight is big enough for all — and Atasha Muhlach is ready to claim her side of the stage. After her twin brother Andres Muhlach’s breakout performance in the wildly popular “Ang Mutya ng Section E,” all eyes are now turning toward Atasha. And from the looks of it, she’s more than ready. Tash, long admired for her poise, beauty and brains, is stepping confidently — with a legacy to honor and a name to elevate. Of course, it’s backed up by her hard work.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Mj Marfori

Let’s get one thing straight: Jo Koy isn’t just cracking jokes anymore. He’s building roads, funding schools, and now, starring in a Filipino-produced Hollywood movie. That’s right, our favorite Pinoy pride funny man has taken his punchlines and turned them into purpose, showing that there’s more to comedy than laughs. There’s legacy. And honey, what a legacy he’s starting to build in the homeland.