Iyah Soriano: The Gorgeous Young Lass of Laguna

 

She's all of 13, one of the youngest finalists of "It's Entertainment". At her very young age, you can already sense the blooming beauty of this showbiz wannabe. Mariel Iyah Soriano, is one of the beautiful faces who have emerged in showbizlandia. She can dance and cook. It was her dream since she was a kid to be an actress that is why she is currently taking acting lessons from her manager/mentor Direk Romm Burlat.

Like young girls her age, she still giggles when you mention cute young boys her age. She adores the ROMMBoyz Zone, another talent of Direk Romm not just because of their looks but likewise of the group's dancing skills.

Iyah doesn't only have the makings of a star, she is also a beauty queen material. When she reaches the right age, she can always compete in national pageants when properly trained.

When asked what has she learned from the two months training of It's Entertainment, she quipped, "Marami akong natutunan katulad ng magandang pakikisama at pakikisalamuha sa ibang tao. It has developed my personality". She added, "Simula bata pa lamang ako ay pangarap ko na maging artista kaya gagawin ko lahat ng aking makakaya to make it via It's Entertainment". 

"My dream is really to reach the Top 15 on the Big Night. Kailangan ng hardwork and more prayers to make it"

Here's wishing the best of luck to this natural beauty of Laguna!

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Direk Romm Burlat follows the footsteps of Kris Aquino

Despite the pandemic, Direk Romm Burlat turns the negative situation into positive results by winning awards one after the other in international festivals. Due to his sterling performance in "Covered Candor (Tutop)", he amassed four Best Actor awards in international film festivals. His portrayal of the weird embattled father of a carnivorous son won for him the awards from the Actors Awards in Los Angeles, California, Kosice International Film Festival in Slovak Republic, Hollywood Blood Horror Festival in California and Tagore International Film Festival in India. Apart from this, he also won Best Supporting Actor award from the Oniros Film Festival in Italy for his performance as a mentally-deranged man who raped the woman he loves in "Attention Grabbing (Agaw Pansin)" Locally, Burlat won 8 Best Director awards, 1 Best Actor award, 1 Best Supporting Actor award, 1 Best Talent Manager award and a Best TV Talk Show Host award.

Aside from being a multi-awarded actor and director, Direk Romm is also a talent manager, a TV Host, a film producer and a TV director.

Burlat has four upcoming TV Shows. Today is the maiden telecast of his talk show, "Direk To The Point" to be aired live at 8pm PHT on GlobalTV in New York, London and Asian countries. Tomorrow, he will kick off with another show, "Lies, Camera, Action!" still on GlobalTV. Because of this twin TV shows, international correspondent and CEO of GlobalTV. Mr. Chino Hansel Philyang wrote an article about Burlat describing him as a multi-media artist.  According to Philyang, "Direk Romm is the newest TV Host of Global TV London, New York, Asia with his newest shows dubbed "Direk To The Point" and "Lies, Camera, Action". He is here because of the people who  believes in him and gave an opportunity in proving what he is capable of  as multi-media artist in show business. He will continue to persevere and thrive through new challenges in becoming a future leader in his calling as an artist and internationally acclaimed director."

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With that being said, Direk Romm is treading the same path as the Multi-media star Kris Aquino. Kris acts in the movies, produces showbiz projects and hosts TV shows. Both are also fluent in the English language. When compared to Aquino, Burlat said, "There's no comparison at all. Kris Aquino is Kris Aquino. She has proven herself so much in showbiz already. I am a newbie compared to her and I believe her credentials are very impressive. Kris is already an institution. It's just coincidence that I also want to act and direct in movies at the same time host and direct TV shows. What is common between us probably is the overflowing confidence, in other words, "kapal ng mukha". Like her, I never experienced being nervous in talking in the public or acting and directing movies. Bata pa lang ako, makapal ng pagmumukha ko. In school, I volunteered to dance, sing and delivered speeches and oratorical pieces. Mas husayan ko pa ang ginagawa ko pag maraming taong nakatingin.", Direk Romm turns into a guffaw. Ayoko ng maintriga pa. I was even bashed why I won quite a number of awards in international film festivals. But I never get hurt because I don't care. I believe in my capabilities so I don't worry about anything at all."

Aside from the two shows at GlobalTV, Direk Romm has also two upcoming shows at the Manila Times TV. They are "Of Critics and Critiques"and the much-awaited, "It's Entertainment". On top of these, Burlat has several movies to shoot in the following weeks.

We just wish 'All The Best' to this "Jack of All Trades"!

Carl Vincent Cruz: The Drama Prince of Caloocan

He is one of those teens who has the privilege of getting popular via TikTok. You can not miss his acting and dancing skills when you view his videos in this social media platform. Apart from the  instant popularity he gets from TikTok, Carl Vincent Cruz,  first and foremost, is a theater actor. He's been doing this for quite sometime which is why he is good at acting and reenacting roles and scenes from soaps on TV.

His ticket towards becoming a part of the It's Entertainment Finalists is his excellent acting skills which impressed his manager/mentor Direk Romm Burlat. Carl has been recognized a few times in acting. He won Best Actor in the PSF Theater Festival and Best Cameo role in 2017.

When asked what are his expectations with the upcoming TV show, It's Entertainment, Carl has this to say:  "Actually noong una nagulat ako dahil akala ko sing and dance tasks lang but Direk taught us about acting, hosting, leadership, personality development and proper protocol and behavior in live interviews. Nakaschedule na po kami ng interview sa shows sa Serbisu Channel, GlobalTV and yes, sa Manila Times TV where our show will soon be aired."

"Do you have a chance to land in the Top 15", we asked. " I really have to do my best to be in the Top 15. Sa first leaderboard kasama ako pero hindi na nasundan dahil I am also busy in school but this time, babawi ako to make sure I will be part of the Elite Circle.

Carl Vincent Cruz starred in musicals like Obra ni Juan, Supremo Redux, Sindak 1941, Santo, Troy Avenue among others. He is also set to shoot a movie with Direk Romm as his director.

We are wishing the Drama Prince of Caloocan to be in the Elite Circle of 15 of It's Entertainment!

Camille Villanueva: The Brilliant Damsel of Laguna

At first sight, she is a dead ringer of  Ella Cruz, petite, pretty and talented. This It's Entertainment finalist is a consistent honor student from elementary until senior high school yet she makes it a point to serve the church every Sunday.

Camille Villanueva is a perfect example of  "Good Quality Products coming in small sizes". Only 5'1" but this young lady is brilliant. Aside from being constant achiever in school, she consistently tops in pageants. She's currently Miss Liceo de Pakil and was Miss Intrams 2017 in her school. Nevertheless, apart from her being busy in school and community events, Camille never forgot her commitments to the Lord. She is a lector and commentator of St. Peter of Alacantara Parish and President of Campus Youth Ministry.

Camille is never afraid of not making it in competitions because her motto in life is "Don't worry about failures, worry about the chances when don't even try." She dreams of making it big in showbiz via her route in It's Entertainment. "I will do my very best to excel in the chance given to me by my mentor, Direk Romm Burlat. I will utilize all the chances that It's Entertainment will offer me ", Camille quipped. "I am already honored being a part of the Top 30 but I am hoping to make it in the Top 15 on the Big Night that is why I am working so hard in all the tasks given to me by Direk so I will hear my name being called in the Elite Circle".

"I believe my strength is my strong belief in the Lord. I can accept both success and failures but everybody still loves a winner. I hope I will be a winner at the end of the day", Camille said.

Dean Petran: The Boy Next Door of Olongapo

This Finalist of  "It's Entertainment" is worth a second look. He resembles one of those actors in  some Korean novelas or Thai movies which you used to watch on Netflix or in some series shown on television.

Dean Sangco Petran, all of 18 and standing 5'8" has been joining competitions in modelling. He won in a few of them including the  James O'Briant clothing. He also was chosen Junior Brand Ambassador of Adam Clothing, both products of Olongapo City. Apart from this, he was a hair model of Atrium Salon.

Dean is happy having been chosen as one of the 30 Finalists of the teen variety show, " It's Entertainment" which hopefully will be launched on the Manila Times TV come September.  "It's a nationwide search and to be selected among the finalists is already an honor", Dean said.

When asked about his chances in landing in the Top 15 of the competition which will be declared on the Big Night, Dean has this to say: "If I will do my tasks well coupled with the unending bolster from my supporters, I may end up in that elite circle of 15."

Since he was a kid, Dean has already dreamt of becoming an actor. He wants to be successful in it. Now, he is doing an acting workshop with his mentor, Direk Romm Burlat, to hone his acting skills. After his experience with the variety show, he hopes to get some good projects in films. "Someday, I want to hear my name called on stage....and the winner for Best Actor is Dean Petran. Parang masarap pakinggan at feel kong isa yon sa mga happiest moments of my life if that happens", he quips.

His motto in life is: Do the best you can until you know better. When you know what's better, then do your best.

This good-looking showbiz aspirant is a bit shy especially during your first meeting. But he develops friendships quickly with his inborn aura. He is a good son every mother would love to have and a good boyfriend material for every lady. With the qualities he has, he can easily be called the boy-next-door.

We wish Dean Petran of Olongapo the best of luck in the Big Night of  "It's Entertainment".

Direk Romm Burlat wins Best Actor in Hollywood

For his excellent portrayal as a weird,  mentally unstable father of a cannibalistic son in  "Covered Candor (Tutop)", Direk Romm Burlat won the nod of the international judges for the 3rd time as he was declared Best Actor in the Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival which awards rite was held last night in Los Angeles, California, USA. Burlat beat other nominees for the category but tied with Nicolas Terbeek of the United States of America of the movie, "The Woman I Fell in Love With".

"Nobody expected it not even myself", Burlat said. As I was looking at the entries from all over the world, it seemed to me I have a little chance of winning. I was already happy when I was informed I am a finalist in the Best Actor category. But this morning, I was surprised why I woke up early at 8am when normally I wake up at noon. There must have been something good waiting for me. The first thing I did was check my email. I was doubly surprised to read an email that I won as Best Actor in this Hollywood festival. If a thing is unexpected, you don't know how to compose yourself brought about by the sudden ecstatic feeling."

It is Burlat's third Best Actor award in an international film festival. Last April, he won Best Actor at the Actors Awards in Los Angeles, California. It was followed last week with another Best Actor award from the Kosice International Film Festival in Slovak Republic. In total, he has 5 international awards from different film festivals. Last year, he amassed the Best Director award from the 16th We Care International Film Festival in India. Last May, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Oniros Film Awards in Italy for his sterling performance as the mentally-deranged man who raped the woman of his dreams.

"Are you expecting more awards this year Direk Romm?", we asked. He replied that he is not expecting but he is hoping for more awards not because he is too confident after bagging four international awards for his acting but because "Covered Candor" is still in competition in film festivals in several countries in the world. "Who knows the winning streak continues? Well, let us wait for God's decision.",  Burlat ended the interview.

Bidaman Ron Macapagal wins Best Actor at the Druk International Film Festival in Bhutan

For his exceptional performance as an eccentric adult in the suspense horror drama, "Covered Candor (Tutop)" Actor/Singer and Bidaman Ron Macapagal won the nod of the judges as he was named Best Actor in the Druk International Film Festival held last night in Bhutan.

It is Macapagal's 2nd international award after winning Best Actor Honorable Mention at the Oniros Film Awards in Italy last May. He won for his film, "Cuckoo", a suspense thriller.

The Bidaman is not only an actor, a commercial model and a performer. He is also a fledgling director. He was the Assistant Director of his manager, Romm Burlat in the movie, "Homecoming (Mammangi)" which won Best Short Film in the Eurasia International Film Festival in Moscow, Russia. In that film, he also won Best Actor (Lead Actor Performance Excellence) in the Urduja Film Festival.

To-date, Macapagal has 6 Best Actor awards from the local film festivals and 2 Best Actor awards from international film festivals. Locally, he won for his films, "Ama Ka Ng Anak Mo", "Beki't Ako" and "Cuckoo". Bidaman Ron is set to direct the movie, "Bata Pa Si Abel" who stars fellow ROMMantic, Rob Torres. He will also be busy with the remaining shooting days of his two full-length movies, "Bakit Nasa Huli Ang Simula" and "And I Loved Her" both directed by multi-awarded actor/director Romm Burlat.

Congratulations Ron!