BANGKOK (AFP) - A South Korean actress faces up to five years in a Thai jail for catching endangered giant clams in a reality TV stunt, an official said on Saturday (July 6), despite the show's extensive apology. Lee Yeol-eum was filmed diving for giant clams at a Thai marine park for a June 30 episode of "Law of the Jungle" - a popular South Korean reality show. After prising two giant clams from the coral-laid seabed, Lee pumped them in the air yelling "I caught it!". The creatures are listed as an endangered species and protected under Thai law. A picture of 23-year-old Lee picking up the mollusks started circulating online, bringing the star of Korean TV drama My First Love to the attention of authorities. Mr Narong Kongaid, the head of Hat Chao Mai National Park - where the show was filmed in April - told AFP he filed two charges on Wednesday (July 3) against the actress for violating the National Parks law and the Wildlife Protection law. "She is subjected to five years … [Read more...] about South Korean actress faces Thai jail for reality TV stunt
Reality tv stars
Trump casts himself as star of Jul 4 pageant
WASHINGTON: US military armoured vehicles stood near Washington's majestic Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday (Jul 3) as President Donald Trump pushed ahead with an elaborate Fourth of July production with him at the centre, as critics accused him of hijacking a non-partisan celebration of America's Independence Day.Trump, seeking re-election next year, was billing his appearance on Washington's monument-lined National Mall as a tribute to the American armed forces, featuring fighter jet flyovers, military music and an extended fireworks display.The scale, cost and partisan tone of the show being managed by the former reality TV personality turned Republican politician came under attack from critics, injecting Washington's divisive politics into a national holiday.Trump defended his plans in a Twitter post on Wednesday that said, "The cost of our great Salute to America tomorrow will be very little compared to what it is worth. We own the planes, we have the pilots, the airport is right … [Read more...] about Trump casts himself as star of Jul 4 pageant
Edward gets biggest TV break
Edward gets biggest TV break MANILA, Philippines — Edward Barber, as Iking, is the other half of the bat brothers in the Kapamilya Sunday night fantaserye, Hiwaga ng Kambat. He considers it his biggest break on TV. His first foray into movie-making was Loving in Tandem, with, of course, perennial loveteam mate Maymay Entrata. Although Maymay is part of the fantasy series, Edward seems to take the spotlight this time around. After all, the main narrative revolves around his Iking and Grae Fernandez’s Mateo. Their characters are twins who got separated at birth. They are destined to live apart and become mortal enemies. “(My character) was adopted and raised by Aling Panying (played by Malou de Guzman),” Edward said of Iking’s storyline and character arc in a recent media conference. “He’s half-bat, half-human. When it’s dark (like evening), he transforms into a whole bat complete with wings, sharp yung ngipin … [Read more...] about Edward gets biggest TV break
LIST: Stars nominated to be the next Darna
MANILA, Philippines — The search for the next Darna is on after an unfortunate incident happened to Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano. Since she backed out from playing the role due to an injured finger, fans are suggesting different celebrities to replace her in portraying the iconic superhero role. Philstar.com lists down some actresses being nominated by the fans to be the next Darna. Who’s your bet? Nadine Lustre Nadine re-imagined as Darna. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion One of the frontrunners for the Darna role is no less than Kapamilya actress Nadine Lustre. After all, "Nadine" sounds too close to "Narda," right? Apart from fans’ clamor for her to wear the iconic costume, the movie’s former director, Erik Matti, said he personally chose Nadine to replace Liza, telling The STAR’s Ricky Lo: “I only see Nadine Lustre so far as someone who can be Darna. Very sultry. She has a lot of female sensuality and at the same time still looks … [Read more...] about LIST: Stars nominated to be the next Darna
How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ changes these 5 upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows
caption Thor, Star-Lord, and Gamora in “Avengers: Infinity War” source Marvel Studios Warning: This post contains major spoilers for “Avengers: Endgame.” “Endgame” has a significant impact on some Marvel movies and TV shows that are currently in the works. They include Black Widow’s solo movie and the Loki TV series coming to the Disney Plus streaming service. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. Warning: This post contains major spoilers for “Avengers: Endgame.” “Avengers: Endgame” shatters whatever expectations audiences had about Marvel’s future movies and TV shows. While Marvel Studios won’t make any official announcements until after July’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is released, we know of at least six movies currently in the works, and there are eight release dates on Disney’s theatrical-release schedule for yet-to-be-titled Marvel … [Read more...] about How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ changes these 5 upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows