The first showbiz podcast of GMA News and Public Affairs, hosted by veteran entertainment correspondent Nelson Canlas.
[VIDEO] What does newest Running Man PH member Miguel Tanfelix miss while working in South Korea?
Miguel is the newest addition to Running Man Philippines and is now filming in South Korea, in the height of winter. It’s his first time to see snow! Aside from Ysabel Ortega, who or what does he miss back in the Philippines? Is he fully prepared to take on Running Man’s outrageous challenges while fielding betrayals from his co-Runners, to become the next Ultimate Runner?
2/1/2024 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
What does the newest Running Man PH member Miguel Tanfelix miss while working in South Korea?
Miguel is the newest addition to Running Man Philippines and is now filming in South Korea, in the height of winter. It’s his first time to see snow! Aside from girlfriend Ysabel Ortega, who or what does he miss back in the Philippines? Is he fully prepared to take on Running Man’s outrageous challenges while fielding betrayals from his co-Runners, to become the next Ultimate Runner?
1/30/2024 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
[VIDEO] Anthony Rosaldo's big switch
Kapuso Pop Rocker Anthony Rosaldo is never afraid to reinvent his musical image — from balladeer to pop rocker and now musical theater artist! Which famous musical will he be starring in this 2024? Anthony and Nelson give hints!
Prior to joining GMA's The Clash in 2019, Anthony joined different singing contests. He also worked as a musician abroad to support his parents. Now that he has a major concert coming up in January, Anthony looks back on these years that have made his success bittersweet.
1/24/2024 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
Anthony Rosaldo's big switch
Kapuso Pop Rocker Anthony Rosaldo is never afraid to reinvent his musical image — from balladeer to pop rocker and now musical theater artist! Which famous musical will he be starring in this 2024? Anthony and Nelson give hints!
Prior to joining GMA's The Clash in 2019, Anthony joined different singing contests. He also worked as a musician abroad to support his parents. Now that he has a major concert coming up in January, Anthony looks back on these years that have made his success bittersweet.
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Producer: Aubrey Delos Reyes
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Editor: Josh Penilla
1/22/2024 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds
[VIDEO] Jasmine Curtis-Smith sees nothing wrong with living together before getting married
The star of GMA's newest primetime series 'Asawa ng Asawa Ko' Jasmine Curtis-Smith talks about working with veteran actors, vocalizing on the road, and how she and her partner figured out the best way to deal with each other's flaws.
1/21/2024 • 39 minutes, 31 seconds
Jasmine Curtis-Smith sees nothing wrong with living together before getting married
The star of GMA's newest primetime series 'Asawa ng Asawa Ko' Jasmine Curtis-Smith talks about working with veteran actors, vocalizing on the road, and how she and her partner figured out the best way to deal with each other's flaws.
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Producer: Izza Bermudez
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Editor: Josh Penilla
1/16/2024 • 38 minutes, 53 seconds
[VIDEO] Sanya Lopez is claiming blessings for everyone in 2024
There's no stopping Sanya Lopez as she prepares to topbill two of GMA's upcoming teleseryes - Sang'gre The Encantadia Chronicles and Pulang Araw. She updates Nelson Canlas on her biggest lessons and blessings of 2023 and what's in store for her this new year.
1/14/2024 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
Sanya Lopez is claiming blessings for everyone in 2024
There's no stopping Sanya Lopez as she prepares to topbill two of GMA's upcoming teleseryes - Sang'gre Encantadia Chronicles and Pulang Araw. She updates Nelson Canlas on her biggest lessons and blessings of 2023 and what's in store for her this new year.
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Producer: Siena Distura
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
1/9/2024 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
Goodbye, 2023 — looking back on the biggest showbiz news this year
Of breakups and new beginnings and everything in between — Nelson Canlas enlists the help of bestie and fellow showbiz news correspondent Aubrey Carampel and they present the biggest showbiz news of 2023.
Producer: Jai Elizaga
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Guest Coordinator: Monday dela Cruz
12/28/2023 • 39 minutes, 59 seconds
[VIDEO] Eugene Domingo and Pokwang pay homage to our favorite 80s and 90s movies
In the movie Becky and Badette, Eugene and Pokwang play best friends turned internet sensations. But what steals the movie is their larger than life parodies of 80s style acting, technicolor set and costumes, and their passion and zeal to bring laughter and moviegoers back to the cinemas.
12/20/2023 • 43 minutes, 37 seconds
Eugene Domingo and Pokwang pay homage to our favorite 80s and 90s movies
In the movie Becky and Badette, Eugene and Pokwang play best friends turned internet sensations. But what steals the film is their larger than life parodies of 80s style acting, technicolor set and costumes, and their passion and zeal to bring laughter and moviegoers back to the cinemas.
Producer: Siena Distura
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Editor: Josh Penilla
Guest Coordinator: Monday dela Cruz
12/19/2023 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
[VIDEO] This is the perfect time for a family movie — Alessandra De Rossi
Alessandra shares some funny childhood memories with Nelson, like how she and sister Assunta discovered the real score on Santa Claus. Nelson also asks the star of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival movie Firefly: Has she given up on love?
12/18/2023 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
Alessandra De Rossi dishes out love and relationship advice! | Part 2
Listeners #AskNelson for help fixing their troubled relationships and Alessandra is willing to help! A worried boyfriend writes - should he forgive his cheating girlfriend? What would Alessandra do?
12/13/2023 • 21 minutes, 5 seconds
"This is the perfect time for a family movie" — Alessandra De Rossi | Part 1
Alessandra shares some funny childhood memories with Nelson, like how she and sister Assunta discovered the real score on Santa Claus. Nelson also asks the star of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival movie Firefly: Has she given up on love?
Producer: Izza Bermudez
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Editor: Josh Penilla
12/13/2023 • 25 minutes, 5 seconds
[VIDEO] Kier Legaspi on why he stopped acting
In a no-holds barred interview, the veteran actor openly shares with Nelson Canlas why, if he really did, stop acting. He also shares what he last spoke about with daughter Dani, and what he really thinks of Dennis Padilla and Gretchen Barretto.
12/6/2023 • 38 minutes, 28 seconds
Kier Legaspi on why he stopped acting
In a no-holds barred interview, the veteran actor openly shares with Nelson Canlas why, if he really did, stop acting. He also shares what he last spoke about with daughter Dani, and what he really thinks of Dennis Padilla and Gretchen Barretto.
12/4/2023 • 38 minutes, 4 seconds
[VIDEO] Jak Roberto is so much more than his abs!
Constant self-improvement is key to Jak Roberto's longterm success. He is so much more than just his 6-pack abs and being Barbie Forteza's boyfriend.
12/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 22 seconds
Jak Roberto is so much more than his abs!
Constant self-improvement is key to Jak Roberto's longterm success. He is so much more than just his 6-pack abs and being Barbie Forteza's boyfriend.
11/29/2023 • 41 minutes, 38 seconds
[VIDEO] For Gladys Reyes, separation is not an option.
Gladys Reyes' personal life is a stark contrast to her career where she is considered one of Philippine showbiz's premiere "kontrabidas." A prolific member of INC, mother of three and partner of 30 years to husband Christopher Sommereux, her views on child rearing, being a wife, grief, and many other topics are endearing and refreshingly different from her onscreen persona.
11/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 1 second
For Gladys Reyes, separation is not an option.
Gladys Reyes' personal life is a stark contrast to her career where she is considered one of Philippine showbiz's premiere "kontrabidas." A prolific member of INC, mother of three and partner of 30 years to husband Cristopher Sommereux, her views on child rearing, being a wife, grief, and many other topics are endearing and refreshingly different from her onscreen persona.
Producer: Jai Elizaga
Researcher: Jasper Lipana
Editor: Josh Penilla
Guest Coordinator: Monday dela Cruz
11/21/2023 • 40 minutes, 34 seconds
[VIDEO] Ruru Madrid on Black Rider: "I will give even my soul sa proyekto na ito."
Ruru Madrid says his underdog mentality made him the kind of actor and action star he is today — willing to give his all while keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
11/20/2023 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
[VIDEO] Winwyn Marquez has a fresh take on real love. "Kung kilig ka pa, hindi pa 'yon."
Winwyn Marquez shares how she found true love with her childhood friend and how it feels to finally become a mother. Will she ever let her daughter enter beauty pageants, like her?
11/19/2023 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
Ruru Madrid on Black Rider: "I will give even my soul sa proyekto na ito."
Ruru Madrid says his underdog mentality made him the kind of actor and action star he is today — willing to give his all while keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
11/14/2023 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
Winwyn Marquez has a fresh take on real love. "Kung kilig ka pa, hindi pa 'yon."
Winwyn Marquez shares how she found true love with her childhood friend and how it feels to finally become a mother. Will she ever let her daughter enter beauty pageants, like her?
11/7/2023 • 33 minutes, 34 seconds
We're taking you to the black carpet of the Sparkle Spell 2023 Halloween Ball!
Which famous stars have been ghosted, and which actress wants healing as a superpower? Nelson Canlas interviews Alden Richards, Jillian Ward, Ken Chan, and many more famous faces on the black carpet!
10/26/2023 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds
Kelley Day opens up about going bald: ‘When is it going to stop?’
After being diagnosed with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss, the former beauty queen wondered if she would compete in pageants again.
Trigger warning: episode discusses mental health issues like panic attacks, anxiety and depression.
10/17/2023 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
Mikoy Morales is no stranger to rejection: “Sanay ako na hindi ako 'yung una at laging pinipili.”
One of the stars of TV’s Maging Sino Ka Man, Mikoy recently won the coveted Best Actor trophy at the recent 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. He takes us back to that unforgettable moment and tells us what goes on in an intimacy workshop.
10/10/2023 • 55 minutes, 49 seconds
Adulting with Zephanie, Sparkle University’s singing star!
Expanding her world from singing to acting, Zephanie is readier than ever to conquer our hearts.
10/2/2023 • 37 minutes, 43 seconds
KC Concepcion gets real about growing up in the public eye and rewriting her life story as a successful, independent woman
KC makes her comeback with an international film debut, and shares what it’s like to be Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion’s only daughter.
We can’t say 'showbiz royalty' fast enough!
9/5/2023 • 47 minutes, 19 seconds
Fighting for his first love: 'The Clash' champion Rex Baculfo
The newest champion of 'The Clash', Rex Baculfo, shares how he had to set aside his true love—singing, in order to appease his family.
Nevertheless, he took the risk to pursue his dream.
6/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 59 seconds
[VIDEO] Ayen Munji-Laurel’s past life as a princess | Part 2
What is it like being a real-life princess?
In part 2 of her conversation with Nelson Canlas, Ayen spills the tea on her former life as part of the royal family of Brunei.
4/17/2023 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Max Eigenmann on growing up in a family of great actors, na-pressure ba siya?
Nelson Canlas is THE source for anything showbiz! In this episode, Max Eigenmann reveals what it’s like to be born in a clan of great actors and actresses. She also shares her grief on the recent passing of her aunt Cherie Gil, and her own father Mark Gil who passed away in 2014.
8/25/2022 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Don't English her anymore! Rufa Mae Quinto is back home where she belongs.
The Kapuso comedian gives hilarious but on point love advice, and reveals details about her long distance marriage to husband Trevor Magallanes!
8/11/2022 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
We want more of JulieVer! Here’s Part 2 of kilig chikahan feels with Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.
Exciting and new YouTube content, a collab, a period drama, and The Clash! Find out about what’s in store for IT couple, Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.
8/7/2022 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Aamin na ba?! Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz, why so sweet? | Part 1
Nelson Canlas is THE source for anything showbiz! And in this kilig interview with Rayver Cruz and surprise guest, Julie Anne San Jose, may aaminin nga ba ang dalawa tungkol sa real status ng kanilang relationship?
8/4/2022 • 25 minutes, 5 seconds
Rabiya Mateo: A queen cries too, sometimes.
Occasionally fighting back tears, Kapuso breakout star and Miss Universe PH 2020 Rabiya Mateo bares her heart to Nelson Canlas—from her humble probinsyana beginnings as “NPA” (No Permanent Address) to being accused of harsh allegations during her pageant days, to making an emotional callout to her estranged father.
7/21/2022 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
Pokwang sets the record straight on why she and Lee O'Brian have called it quits
Third party, money issues, exhaustion? Seven months after their breakup, Pokwang reveals the real reason why she and "Papang" decided to part ways.
7/14/2022 • 20 minutes, 26 seconds
Bea Alonzo is in a real-life RomCom with Dominic Roque!
Bea gets candid about how her love story with Dominic began, while on a train ride in Japan! Are we going to hear wedding bells soon? Plus, Bea shares who is more “masuyo” after a fight, how she can be "selosa" and more!
7/14/2022 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Moving on, HBU? Bea Alonzo gets real about starting from nothing, staying grounded, and moving on! | Part 1
Who would’ve thought that Bea started out as an extra with no wardrobe of her own?
In this episode, Bea shares how some of her most iconic movie characters will always be a part of her, and how it all began with her real-life leading man, Dominic Roque!
7/7/2022 • 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Ruru and Bianca? Ruru Madrid gets real about a special someone!
Who would’ve thought that Ruru Madrid almost gave up on his childhood dream of becoming an actor?
Listen as he gets honest with Nelson Canlas in a tell-all interview about how he dealt with rejection, the real status of his relationship with Bianca Umali, and how he became one of Sparkle’s most sought-after lead stars.
6/30/2022 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Throwback! Richard Gomez reminisces on showbiz back in the day and debunks myths about his love story with Lucy Torres
In our episode for Father’s Day, Congressman Richard Gomez goes down memory lane as he talks about how the showbiz industry has evolved to what it is now, how he and Lucy really got together, and how much of a doting father he is to Juliana. The actor and politician also answered tough questions about the recent elections and cancel culture.
6/16/2022 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Kasalan soon? Xian Lim talks about his longtime relationship with Kim Chiu
Xian and Kim have been together for almost a decade now. As such, there’s already been stirring rumors of wedding bells. Although they are now separated when it comes to their respective network, Xian said that their relationship is still going strong and that they support each other’s decisions in their respective careers.
6/12/2022 • 30 minutes, 22 seconds
It's Friday, and we're in love with Xian Lim's absolutely positive vibes! | Part 1
Actor Xian Lim was once a bullied, “wimpy” kid back in middle school. Despite his insecurities, he entered showbiz with zero to little idea of what’s ahead of him. Little did he know that this was his breakthrough.
6/9/2022 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Welcome to Updated with Nelson Canlas!
Stay Updated, huwag pahuhuli sa chika!
Veteran entertainment correspondent Nelson Canlas talks to our favorite celebrities here on Updated, the first-ever showbiz podcast of GMA News and Public Affairs.
New episodes drop every Friday.