Veteran Philippine actress Nora Aunor dies at 71

Veteran Philippine actress and national icon, Nora Aunor, has passed away at the age of 71. The sad news was confirmed by her daughter, Lotlot de Leon, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She did not disclose the cause of death but expressed the family’s grief and …

Finally, the Oscars Will Award Films for Stunts

After years of lobbying, stunt performers will finally get their due. Hard work should be rewarded. It’s plain and simple. But for decades, one aspect of the work that goes behind the scenes while making movies has eschewed giving a portion of the crew the props it absolutely deserves: Stunts. …

Philippines ‘superstar’, Nora Aunor dies at 71

Nora Aunor, the beloved “Superstar” of Philippine entertainment and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, has passed away at the age of 71. Her son, Ian de Leon, confirmed the heartbreaking news through a social media post. Her death comes shortly after that of another screen icon, Pilita Corrales, …

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh

Michelle Collins has been acting since she was 18. But after more than four decades on stage and screen, in shows such as Calendar Girls, Eastenders and Doctor Who, even she wasn’t prepared for the fear of making her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “I keep thinking to myself …