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Kristofer Purnell
Kristofer Purnell

Kristofer is a content producer for Philstar.com's Lifestyle and Entertainment section. As of May 2023, Kristofer is also the sub-section editor for Movies under Entertainment. He previously served as a social media producer for two years at Philstar.com before shifting to Lifestyle and Entertainment.

A graduate of AB Communication from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2018 — with tracks focusing on journalism and film studies —, Kristofer was also a Best Thesis nominee with his study that focused on masculinity and heteronormativity in Philippine films.

Kristofer previously worked at Manila Bulletin in the Digital Lifestyle and Lifestyle sections, writing articles and covering events related to Arts & Culture and Youth.

You can follow his blog (mrsummerpurns.wordpress.com) for film reviews and film-related articles, among others, and his Letterboxd account (letterboxd.com/mrsummerpurns).

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EXO's D.O. fulfills space film dream in 'The Moon'
by Kristofer Purnell - July 28, 2023 - 9:22am
D.O. has appeared in other projects before like "My Annoying Brother," "Along with the Gods," and the television series "100 Days My Prince," but as a fan of space movies it has always been a dream to "someday being...
OpKENheimer? 'Oppenheimer' star Cillian Murphy open to being Ken in potential 'Barbie' sequel
by Kristofer Purnell - July 27, 2023 - 4:40pm
Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who plays the titular character in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," is down to play a version of Ken should "Barbie" make plans for a sequel.
'Haunted Mansion' review: Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy helps save movie lacking in heart, scares
by Kristofer Purnell - July 27, 2023 - 3:45pm
Disney has given the Haunted Mansion another go and this time has enlisted LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, and Chase Dillon as the reluctant inhabitants of the titular...
Miss Universe taps Fil-Am beauty expert for skincare line to be launched at 2023 pageant
by Kristofer Purnell - July 27, 2023 - 2:39pm
The MUO collaborated with beauty expert Olivia Quido and veteran entrepreneur Raul Rocha to create Miss Universe Skincare, which will cater to the diverse and multicultural skincare needs of people around the...
Ryan Gosling gifts BTS' Jimin Ken's guitar after copying his look in 'Barbie'
by Kristofer Purnell - July 27, 2023 - 2:18pm
Actor Ryan Gosling is keeping to the Ken code and gifted Korean singer Jimin from BTS a guitar he used in his latest movie "Barbie."
'No olive oil for Asian food!': Nigel Ng's Uncle Roger reacts to Rachael Ray's Adobo recipe
by Kristofer Purnell - July 27, 2023 - 8:21am
Malaysian content creator Nigel Ng, using his character Uncle Roger, gave a hilarious commentary to celebrity chef Rachael Ray's recipe for Adobo from three years ago.
Parokya ni Edgar musical in the works; guess the title to win tickets
by Kristofer Purnell - July 26, 2023 - 5:06pm
Following the 2023 run of "Ang Huling El Bimbo" based on the songs by the Eraserheads, it appears a musical based on songs by Parokya ni Edgar is on the horizon.
Andrea Brillantes thanks Sabrina Carpenter mid-concert for guiding her through Ricci Rivero split
by Kristofer Purnell - July 26, 2023 - 2:09pm
Sabrina Carpenter was surprised to know that her audience knew who Andrea Brillantes was referring to, given that her relationship with Ricci Rivero was highly publicized.
'Wala akong inapakang tao': MJ Lastimosa defends criticism of 'Barbie'
by Kristofer Purnell - July 26, 2023 - 12:27pm
Miss Universe Philippines 2014 Mary Jean "MJ" Lastimosa defended her criticism of "Barbie" after receiving backlash online.
Philippines' 'biggest hotel' to open by end of 2023
by Kristofer Purnell - July 26, 2023 - 8:59am
Real estate company Megaworld is planning to open by end-2023 its 19-storey, two-tower Grand Westside Hotel, eyed as the Philippines' biggest hotel development when it accepts guests.
Filipino beauty queen Julia Saubier also in 'Barbie' with Margot Robbie
by Kristofer Purnell - July 26, 2023 - 8:12am
Filipino-French beauty queen Julia Saubier, who represented Albay at Miss Universe Philippines 2022, had a very brief appearance during the intro of "Barbie" starring Margot Robbie as the main titular doll.
MJ Lastimosa deletes 'waley,' 'school project' tweets criticizing 'Barbie' following backlash
by Kristofer Purnell - July 25, 2023 - 6:13pm
Miss Universe Philippines 2014 Mary Jean "MJ" Lastimosa drew backlash after she described the new "Barbie" movie as "waley" and like a school project.
Hi Barbie! Janella Salvador nails Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' character
by Kristofer Purnell - July 25, 2023 - 5:13pm
Actress Janella Salvador has become the latest celebrity to join the Barbie craze by holding a photoshoot recreating some of Margot Robbie's looks from the new summer blockbuster "Barbie" directed by Greta...
Arjo Atayde teases wedding with Maine Mendoza is 'soon;' pushes for Eddie Garcia bill passage
by Kristofer Purnell - July 25, 2023 - 4:39pm
Actor-politician Arjo Atayde is containing his excitement for his upcoming wedding to Maine Mendoza, rumored to be happening at the end of the month.
In photos: Politicians, celebrities don Pinoy designers, fabrics on SONA 2023 red carpet
by Kristofer Purnell - July 24, 2023 - 5:23pm
Michael Leyva designs take center stage as politicians and celebrities walked the red carpet for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2023.
Ariana Grande dating 'Wicked' co-star following split with Dalton Gomez — reports
by Kristofer Purnell - July 23, 2023 - 4:15pm
Singer-actress Ariana Grande is reportedly dating her "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater, days after it was reported she had called it quits with her husband of two years, Dalton Gomez.
'The Moon' starring EXO's D.O., Kim Hee Ae drops new trailer, character posters
by Kristofer Purnell - July 23, 2023 - 2:12pm
Character posters and a new trailer for "The Moon," starring Kim Hee Ae, EXO member Doh Kyung-soo or D.O. and Sul Kyung-gu, have dropped ahead of its August 16 release.
'Lahat, Ikaw, Tayo': Dominic Roque shares video of his wedding proposal to Bea Alonzo
by Kristofer Purnell - July 22, 2023 - 4:23pm
Dominic Roque posted a video documenting his proposal while also sharing a sweet message for his fiancee, actress Bea Alonzo.
Sandara Park to perform with Sarah Geronimo, DonBelle in August concert
by Kristofer Purnell - July 22, 2023 - 3:36pm
Sandara — or Dara — will be performing at this year's Acer Day concert on August 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena, joining a line-up that already includes Sarah Geronimo, Donny Pangilinan and...
Metro Manila middle-class millennials, Gen Zs turn to loans, savings due to inflation
by Kristofer Purnell - July 22, 2023 - 3:08pm
A survey conducted by the Nomura Research Institute Singapore in Manila has found that middle-class millennials and Gen Zs have immense concern over the growing impact of inflation.
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