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GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza on running, cutting her hair short, and being in her self-care era
Barbie Forteza and Boy Abunda talked about various many things on Friday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" — from professional matters like her new television project "Beauty Empire" and the upcoming film "P77" to the personal and even trivial concerns like cutting her hair short, throwing herself fully into running, and even being her self-care era. "I feel like I'm having the time of my life," Barbie tells Tito Boy. On Running: According to Barbie, running is "something I have full control of." "Sa trabaho natin, nakalatag na lahat. Pero something very personal that you have control of, that's what I get out of running. it's an escape from reality. Ang focus ko lang ay yung pace, distance, time. Limot ang trabaho, limot ang showbiz," she continued. Barbie got into running this year, and completely threw herself into the activity. She has been joining fun runs that not only help her achieve personal records but in cases of charity fun runs, also allow Barbie to help others. "Nakakatawa kasi lately active din ako sa charity fun runs. So yung new found hobby na mahal na mahal ko, nagagamit ko pa for a better cause," Barbie tells Tito Boy. On Cutting Her Hair: While Barbie cut her hair for professional reasons — she wanted to make sure her character Noreen on "Beauty Empire" won't carry a shadow of herself — the Kapuso celebrity reaped personal benefits from the move. "I stepped out of my comfort zone. This is me discovering myself, starting a new era and that starts with my hair," Barbie said. "I noticed Even the way I carried myself changed, when I started wearing short hair. Mas may confidence, mas may sophistication. I've always been conformable wearing long hair, having long hair. Ngayon, parang meron lang certain consciousness na I have to stand tall, I have to dress better, kasi I stepped out of my comfort zone," she adds. On Self-Love: Barbiep proudly shared that has finished paying off her new house. "Fully paid na siya," she smiles at Tito Boy. "Kaya when I'm saying I'm enjoying my time, it's more like, meron akong malaking responsibilidad na nagampanan ko na para sa 'kin at sa pamilya ko so ngayon, ako naman." "When I say I'm in my self-love era, it's more of really enjoying my time and prioritizing myself at kung ano talaga ang gusto ko gain na nagagawa ko na ngayon." What can we say? We're happy for you, Barbie! — LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- Business
- GMA Network
AirAsia MOVE gets P6M fine for ‘excessive airfares'
Flights, accommodations, and rides booking platform AirAsia MOVE was slapped with a P6 million penalty after government officials flagged it over alleged 'excessive' one-way plane tickets. In a statement on Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it welcomed the Civil Aeronautics Board's (CAB) 'swift action' in penalizing AirAsia MOVE 'after it posted excessive and unreasonable airfares on its booking platform.' 'The P6-million penalty imposed on AirAsia MOVE sends a clear message: the government will not tolerate any form of abuse to Filipino passengers,' the DOTr said. 'The DOTr will continue to protect the rights of the commuting public and to hold accountable those who violate established consumer protection regulations,' DOTR added. GMA News Online reached out to AirAsia MOVE for comment. The story will be updated once a response has been received. Previously, AirAsia MOVE chief executive officer Nadia Omer said it does not manually set or manipulate airfares, as it clarified that it is an online travel agency that displays flight inventory and pricing as provided by its authorized upstream suppliers. 'The discrepancies in fare displays for certain routes, including domestic flights operated by Philippine Airlines, were caused by temporary data synchronization issues with flight pricing partners,' she said. Omer also said that they have taken 'immediate steps' and brought up the matter with the third-party pricing provider for resolution and have since enhanced safeguards to prevent a repeat of the situation.. 'MOVE has been working closely with relevant authorities and is fully compliant with all regulatory requirements applicable to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) operating in the Philippines,' she said. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon earlier said he was seeking the filing of charges and closure of AirAsia MOVE, citing Leyte Representative Richard Gomez's report that the lawmaker and his wife bought two one-way tickets from Tacloban to Manila for P77,704 through the Malaysia-based booking platform. Dizon also said that airline firm AirAsia does not have anything to do with the platform. 'They're affiliated but I don't think AirAsia, in fairness to AirAsia Philippines, no, the airline… I don't think they have anything to do with this,' Dizon said. The controversial flight rates came to light amid the ongoing repair of the San Juanico Bridge, which disrupted movement in the Eastern Visayas causing passenger and cargo fares to spike. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza can't help but get jumpscared as she dubs 'P77'
Even Barbie Forteza isn't immune to the jumpscares of her upcoming horror movie, 'P77.' The Kapuso Primetime Princess shared an Instagram Reel of her dubbing session for the movie. In one clip, Barbie is into her character while dubbing, but then she starts giggling. 'Ang hirap mag-dub ng horror,' she said. 'Nagugulat ako.' Then while watching a scene, Barbie visibly gets surprised and moves her head back, then laughs out loud at herself. 'Ang hirap magfocus sa voice dubbing, nauuna yung gulat at takot e,' Barbie wrote in her caption. In "P77," which stands for Penthouse 77, Barbie stars as Luna Caceres, a young woman who takes on a cleaning job inside a mysterious penthouse. Adding to the mystery of the film is Luna's mother, Natalia, who has gone missing. The film will also star Euwenn Mikaell, Gina Pareño, and Jackie Lou Blanco. It is directed by Derick Cabrido, the filmmaker behind Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," and written by Enrico Santos, based on an original concept by Anj Atienza and Xtian Julao. It is produced by GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Clever Minds Inc. "P77" will be distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines. The film will premiere in cinemas on July 30. Barbie also stars in the GMA Network and Viu series, 'Beauty Empire.' —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza on first solo film 'P77': 'This must be a dream'
Barbie Forteza has been in show business for 15 years, but still has roles she dreams of taking on, including starring in a horror film. Before turning 28 in July, the Kapuso Primetime Princess will see that dream fulfilled with the airing of her upcoming horror film, "P77." On Instagram, Barbie expressed her excitement and pride over "P77," which will be distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines. "[Warner Bros. Philippines officially signed a partnership with GMA Pictures to distribute my first ever solo commercial film in my favorite genre (alternative narrative horror) that will be shown in cinemas just a day before my birthday," she said. "Somebody pinch me," she added. "This must be a dream." The official contract signing happened on GMA Network in Quezon City on Monday, attended by GMA Network Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and GMA Pictures Executive Vice President Nessa Valdellon, Warner Bros. Philippines distribution director Rico Gonzales, Barbie, and "P77" director Derick Cabrido. For Barbie, "P77" is a career milestone. At the same time, she said that it's also a challenge that she has been looking for as an actress. "It's very different, and especially for this film, it's a different kind of horror because it attacks your mind," she told GMA News Online. 'More than the jump scare, it's really what's going inside your head that is [scarier],' she added. 'Parang fear lives in your mind so mas 'yun 'yung kakalikutin natin sa pelikula na 'to.' "P77," which stands for Penthouse 77, will also star Euwenn Mikaell, Gina Pareño, and Jackie Lou Blanco. The film is directed by Derick Cabrido, the filmmaker behind the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," and produced by GMA Pictures and Clever Minds Inc. It was written by Enrico Santos, and the story was told by Anj Atienza and Xtian Julao. "P77" is coming to cinemas on July 30. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Barbie Forteza reacts to seeing 'P77' film poster for the first time
Barbie Forteza poses beside the official film poster of 'P77.' Photo: Hermes Joy Tunac/GMA Integrated News Barbie Forteza could not hide her excitement when she finally saw the official poster of her upcoming horror film, "P77." On Monday's contract signing of GMA Pictures and Warner Bros. Philippines for the distribution of the upcoming film, the Kapuso Primetime Princess shared her thoughts upon seeing the film poster of "P77" for the first time. ''Yung peg nakita ko na pero mas maganda 'yung naging outcome niya,' Barbie told GMA News Online. 'S'yempre ako [pa] lang ang nakakaalam pero ganitong ganito kasi talaga 'yung feel ng pelikula,' she added. 'Ang galing.' For Barbie, starring in a horror film like "P77" is a personal career milestone. At the same time, she said that it's also a challenge that she has been looking for as an actress. "It's very different, and especially for this film, it's a different kind of horror because it attacks your mind," she said. 'More than the jump scare, it's really what's going inside your head that is [scarier],' she added. 'Parang fear lives in your mind so mas 'yun 'yung kakalikutin natin sa pelikula na 'to.' "P77," which stands for Penthouse 77, will also star Euwenn Mikaell, Gina Pareño, and Jackie Lou Blanco. The film is directed by Derick Cabrido, the filmmaker behind the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," and produced by GMA Pictures and Clever Minds Inc. It was written by Enrico Santos, and the story was told by Anj Atienza and Xtian Julao. "P77" is coming to cinemas on July 30. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
