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WATCH: Maine Mendoza’s ‘surreal’ experience doing ‘Fast Talk’ with Boy Abunda
WATCH: Maine Mendoza’s ‘surreal’ experience doing ‘Fast Talk’ with Boy Abunda
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Published Oct 08, 2019 02:28 AM PHT
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What used to be unthinkable, even to Maine Mendoza, finally happened on Monday with the airing of her first-ever interview with Kapamilya host Boy Abunda.
What used to be unthinkable, even to Maine Mendoza, finally happened on Monday with the airing of her first-ever interview with Kapamilya host Boy Abunda.
Mendoza, who is identified with ABS-CBN rival network GMA-7, appeared on the late-night talk alongside her “Isa Pa with Feelings” co-star Carlo Aquino, ahead of the film’s October 16 release.
Mendoza, who is identified with ABS-CBN rival network GMA-7, appeared on the late-night talk alongside her “Isa Pa with Feelings” co-star Carlo Aquino, ahead of the film’s October 16 release.
“Surreal!” Mendoza tweeted hours before the interview aired. “Never thought I’d have the opportunity to be here — EVER! Achievement unlocked ma-experience ang fast talk ni Tito Boy.”
“Surreal!” Mendoza tweeted hours before the interview aired. “Never thought I’d have the opportunity to be here — EVER! Achievement unlocked ma-experience ang fast talk ni Tito Boy.”
Surreal! 🤩 Never thought I'd have the opportunity to be here - EVER! Achievement unlocked maexperience ang fast talk ni Tito Boy aaaaahhhhh mamayang gabi na to, guys! #chocolates lol https://t.co/gU8J2vFqzA
— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) October 7, 2019
Surreal! 🤩 Never thought I'd have the opportunity to be here - EVER! Achievement unlocked maexperience ang fast talk ni Tito Boy aaaaahhhhh mamayang gabi na to, guys! #chocolates lol https://t.co/gU8J2vFqzA
— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) October 7, 2019
It was the result of many circumstances aligning for the 24-year-old actress, starting in 2015. That was the year Mendoza rose to fame when her viral Dubsmash videos led to a hosting stint on “Eat Bulaga,” aired on GMA-7.
It was the result of many circumstances aligning for the 24-year-old actress, starting in 2015. That was the year Mendoza rose to fame when her viral Dubsmash videos led to a hosting stint on “Eat Bulaga,” aired on GMA-7.
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Prior to that, Mendoza had intended to join the ABS-CBN reality show “Pinoy Big Brother.” Mendoza auditioned, it was belatedly revealed in 2018, but did not clinch a slot as a housemate.
Prior to that, Mendoza had intended to join the ABS-CBN reality show “Pinoy Big Brother.” Mendoza auditioned, it was belatedly revealed in 2018, but did not clinch a slot as a housemate.
Being identified with GMA-7 would have narrowed the chances of Mendoza sitting opposite Abunda in a televised interview, but then “Isa Pa with Feelings” came along.
Being identified with GMA-7 would have narrowed the chances of Mendoza sitting opposite Abunda in a televised interview, but then “Isa Pa with Feelings” came along.
Dubbed the “King of Talk” known for his daring and personal questions, Abunda did not spare Mendoza from topics including her relationship with actor Arjo Atayde.
Dubbed the “King of Talk” known for his daring and personal questions, Abunda did not spare Mendoza from topics including her relationship with actor Arjo Atayde.
Mendoza credited Atayde as a big part of her happiness, and later replied in the affirmative when asked whether how she would respond to the actor proposing “on the last night of the world.”
Mendoza credited Atayde as a big part of her happiness, and later replied in the affirmative when asked whether how she would respond to the actor proposing “on the last night of the world.”
She also identified Atayde as the most handsome when asked to pick among him, Aquino, and her onscreen partner Alden Richards.
She also identified Atayde as the most handsome when asked to pick among him, Aquino, and her onscreen partner Alden Richards.
The “Fast Talk” segment, as expected, included the notorious question of choosing between sex or chocolates. Watch Mendoza’s response below:
The “Fast Talk” segment, as expected, included the notorious question of choosing between sex or chocolates. Watch Mendoza’s response below:
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BINI brings unexpected kilig to Blooms by showcasing their OG ships at BINIverse World Tour
BINI brings unexpected kilig to Blooms by showcasing their OG ships at BINIverse World Tour
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Published Feb 18, 2025 10:16 AM PHT
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"Kinikilig, puso'y pumipintig, hindi mo ba naririnig?"
True to the lyrics of their song, that’s likely how the Blooms, supporters of the Filipino girl group BINI, felt. They went wild over the "Kinikilig" and "Golden Arrow" production number during the BINIVERSE World Tour at the Philippine Arena.
True to the lyrics of their song, that’s likely how the Blooms, supporters of the Filipino girl group BINI, felt. They went wild over the "Kinikilig" and "Golden Arrow" production number during the BINIVERSE World Tour at the Philippine Arena.
In the performances, the members showcased their original "ships" or pairings that fans support and love. This cute and playful fan service brought the Blooms to a frenzy, leaving the whole arena thrilled.
In the performances, the members showcased their original "ships" or pairings that fans support and love. This cute and playful fan service brought the Blooms to a frenzy, leaving the whole arena thrilled.
Idol stans usually love pairing up members of their favorite groups. This is also true for the BINI girls, who have four original ships. These include JhoCey of Jhoanna and Stacey, MaColet of Maloi and Colet, MikhAiah Mikha and Aiah, and the Hambebe teamup of Gwen and Sheena.
Idol stans usually love pairing up members of their favorite groups. This is also true for the BINI girls, who have four original ships. These include JhoCey of Jhoanna and Stacey, MaColet of Maloi and Colet, MikhAiah Mikha and Aiah, and the Hambebe teamup of Gwen and Sheena.
BINI performs ‘Kinikilig’
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Stacey noted how happy and excited the Blooms seemed during the production number.
Stacey noted how happy and excited the Blooms seemed during the production number.
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“O ‘di ba, ang saya ng blooms. Nakita niyo yung mga OG ships,” she mentioned.
“O ‘di ba, ang saya ng blooms. Nakita niyo yung mga OG ships,” she mentioned.
BINI’s leader, Jhoanna, agreed, saying it was one of the most anticipated moments from their supporters.
BINI’s leader, Jhoanna, agreed, saying it was one of the most anticipated moments from their supporters.
“Most requested din talaga ng blooms ‘yung OG ships,” Jhoanna shared.
“Most requested din talaga ng blooms ‘yung OG ships,” Jhoanna shared.
As the girls were giving their "ment" (a segment where idols give speeches and speak freely to the audience), concert attendees seemed to clamor more for the tandem of Mikha and Aiah.
As the girls were giving their "ment" (a segment where idols give speeches and speak freely to the audience), concert attendees seemed to clamor more for the tandem of Mikha and Aiah.
Jhoanna and the girls then teased the MikhAiah tandem, even briefly singing an a cappella version of "Kinikilig."
Jhoanna and the girls then teased the MikhAiah tandem, even briefly singing an a cappella version of "Kinikilig."
She went on, “Sige na, MikhAiah pagbigyan niyo na sila. O sige sabay-sabay, MikhAiah ka ba?”
She went on, “Sige na, MikhAiah pagbigyan niyo na sila. O sige sabay-sabay, MikhAiah ka ba?”
Stacey added to the fun, jokingly asking if the fans didn’t like her and Jhoanna’s JhoCey tandem.
Stacey added to the fun, jokingly asking if the fans didn’t like her and Jhoanna’s JhoCey tandem.
“Ayaw niyo ng JhoCey? Bakit ‘di niyo pinapansin ‘yung JhoCey? Kayo ha bias kayo. Nag-kiss na kami ni Jho,” she teased.
“Ayaw niyo ng JhoCey? Bakit ‘di niyo pinapansin ‘yung JhoCey? Kayo ha bias kayo. Nag-kiss na kami ni Jho,” she teased.
Aside from the unexpected kilig from the team-ups, BINI also delighted fans by including tracks from their debut album Born to Win, such as "Golden Arrow" and "Here With You."
Aside from the unexpected kilig from the team-ups, BINI also delighted fans by including tracks from their debut album Born to Win, such as "Golden Arrow" and "Here With You."
BINI delivers a heartfelt rendition of "Here With You."
BINI delivers a heartfelt rendition of "Here With You."
Photo courtesy: Iris Olaso
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Their 2024 song "Blooming" also made its way into the new setlist, along with the much-anticipated stage debut performance of their newest single, "Blink Twice."
Their 2024 song "Blooming" also made its way into the new setlist, along with the much-anticipated stage debut performance of their newest single, "Blink Twice."
BINI kicked off their BINIverse World Tour at the Philippine Arena on February 15. The tour is set to include international stops in Dubai, London, New York, and more.
BINI kicked off their BINIverse World Tour at the Philippine Arena on February 15. The tour is set to include international stops in Dubai, London, New York, and more.
The nation’s girl group is also set to release an upcoming extended play (EP) also titled BINIverse on February 27. Aside from the hit "Cherry on Top," it will include upcoming tracks such as "Zero Pressure," "Out of My Head," and "Secrets," featuring former DAY6 member Jae Park, also known as eaJ.
The nation’s girl group is also set to release an upcoming extended play (EP) also titled BINIverse on February 27. Aside from the hit "Cherry on Top," it will include upcoming tracks such as "Zero Pressure," "Out of My Head," and "Secrets," featuring former DAY6 member Jae Park, also known as eaJ.
In a post on X, the Argentine-American singer-songwriter shared in a repost that it is “such a blessing and honor” to work with BINI on the track.
In a post on X, the Argentine-American singer-songwriter shared in a repost that it is “such a blessing and honor” to work with BINI on the track.
—By Jemuel Tandoc
—By Jemuel Tandoc
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