JEFFREY Hidalgo’s ‘Ligaw na Bulaklak’ reminds us of ‘Misery’ which won for Kathy Bates an Oscar best actress award. She played the role of an obsessed fan. James Caan was the victim in the movie. And Jeffrey Hidalgo admits ‘Ligaw na Bulaklak’ is his tribute to ‘Misery.’

Sexy star Chloe Jenna and Aaron Villaflor team up for the latest psycho-sexy thriller under Vivamax Original Movie.

In the story, a hunk actor falls into an accident in the middle of nowhere and gets rescued by a disabled man and a strange young woman who know more about him than he thought they did.

Kevin (Arron Villaflor) is a sexy film actor currently shooting at a remote location. When work wrapped up, they had a cast party filled with booze and drugs. After a night of fun and wild partying, Kevin insisted on returning to the city despite the warnings and discouragement of his co-workers that it might be dangerous. And as if they predicted what would happen, Kevin loses control while driving and crashes.

When he wakes up, he finds himself in a small hut in a secluded area, unable to walk because of his broken leg, and being taken care of by a beautiful young woman, Dian (Chloe Jenna). Kevin also learns that it was a mute handyman named Tatay Dune (Jeric Raval) who saved him from the crash.

Kevin is also amused that Dian knows a lot about him. It turns out that she is an avid supporter of his movies. Kevin starts to notice Dian’s beauty, which leads to intense sexual tension and passionate lovemaking between them.

Kevin slowly warms up to these strangers and his current living situation, but as he stays longer in the area, he uncovers deep and disturbing secrets about Dian and Tatay Dune.

‘Ligaw na Bulaklak’ also stars Sheila Snow as Cassie, Kevin’s screen partner.

Will Kevin be forever lost within Dian’s arms? ‘Ligaw na Bulaklak’ is now streaming exclusively on Vivamax starting September 22, 2023.

Boy advises Liza about gratitude

WRONG moves greatly affected the showbiz career of Liza Soberano. And guess what? She is planning to try her luck in Korea. As a singer of the K-Pop group? She doesn’t look like one nor speak the language.

The long strike of actor’s due to salary wages made her chances slim conquering Hollywood. Locally, producers are lukewarm in getting her services.

She has turned to be a vlogger the best way to gain new fans or make enemies.

Boy Abunda felt disappointed on Liza Soberano’s recent vlog. He gave his two cents’ worth on this in which she disclosed that she had no voice in her career under her previous management, with the King of Talk advising the actress to proceed wherever she wants to but “in gratitude.”

New music releases

Treading Water

By Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo

A dream collaboration is finally unlocked with the pairing of two of Pinoy pop music’s acts of Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo on new original song “Treading Water.” This soulful mid-tempo number, written by Bamboo, highlights The Voice judges natural musical chemistry.

Sakali by The MNY.

Exciting new band the MNY, makes their official debut release under the Vicor Records label with the modern rock track titled “Sakali. ” Modern sounding as much as it borrow’s from 80’s styled retro wave, ‘Sakali’ is perfect starting off point to the sonics of this quartet that includes singer- rhythm guitarist Paul Maris, lead guitarist Jonathan Garcia, bassist Dan Manangan, and drummer Christian Vallejo

Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan

(Soundtrack from the TV series)

The official music soundtrack for the upcoming TV5 series “Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan” features the stunning vocal heroics of the inimitable Katrina Velarde. Namely her rendering of The Juans’ hit “Di Tayo Pwese” and the Vehnee Saturno- written ballad “Ako Ba O Siya?” But ultimately, theme and execution meet at a crucial point and at the center of it is the performance of Katrina Velarde. Also included here and giving this OST a modern flavor is the inclusion of The Juans hit ‘Prom.’ By REMY UMEREZ