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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 and for Events 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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BLACKPINK members receive honorary MBEs from King Charles III
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2023 - 4:55pm
Members of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have been named honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire for their roles in advocating for climate action.
'Epitome of a Miss Universe': Kendra Kramer meets 'lookalike' Catriona Gray
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2023 - 1:25pm
Kendra Kramer, daughter of celebrity couple Doug and Cheska Kramer, finally got to meet her supposed lookalike Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
BTS' Jungkook pens letter to ARMY ahead of December military enlistment
by Kristofer Purnell - November 23, 2023 - 1:21pm
Korean artist Jungkook has penned a letter to fans regarding his upcoming enlistment for the military, shortly after it was announced he and the remaining members of BTS would begin the enlistment process.
Filipino entrepreneur-chef Louise Mabulo in BBC 100 Women 2023 list
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 6:30pm
The Cacao Project founder Louise Mabulo empowers farmers, dismantles destructive food systems and champions a rural-led green economy.
BLACKPINK visits Buckingham Palace for state banquet
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 5:40pm
Korean girl group BLACKPINK was among the esteemed guests at a state banquet inside Buckingham Palace, honoring 140 years of relations between South Korea and the United Kingdom.
Miss Universe Philippines addresses Michelle Dee's TV incident in Mexico
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 5:05pm
The Miss Universe Philippines organization has clarified an incident involving reigning queen Michelle Dee during a television guesting in Mexico City.
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio looking for new 'Karate Kid'
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 4:26pm
Actors Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan will be reprising their "The Karate Kid" roles for a new entry in the beloved franchise, coming out 40 years since the original.
Remaining BTS members begin military enlistment
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 2:04pm
The remaining members of K-pop group BTS have began the process of enlisting in Korea's mandatory military service.
Boy Abunda invited but disqualified to judge Miss Universe 2023
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 1:24pm
Veteran television host Boy Abunda revealed that he was invited to be a judge at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2023 pageant but was disqualified from further selection.
New BTS docuseries arriving this December
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 9:46am
A new documentary series about the K-pop boy band BTS will stream on Disney+ beginning December 20.
Designers gather for PHx Fashion Conference return
by Kristofer Purnell - November 22, 2023 - 8:51am
After a four-year hiatus since its inception, the PHx Fashion Conference returned to further highlight the innovations, inspirations, and possible further collaborations of Filipino fashion designers.
Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino starring in 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' Pinoy remake
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2023 - 4:16pm
Kapamilya actors Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino are confirmed to star in the Filipino remake of popular Korean series "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?"
From Gundam to PAL: Memes of Michelle Dee's Miss Universe 2023 national costume
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2023 - 1:15pm
Miss Universe has a new titleholder in Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios, but some Filipinos are still not over the national costume that the Philippines' own Michelle Dee presented onstage.
Fun facts about Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios
by Kristofer Purnell - November 21, 2023 - 1:03pm
Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua has been crowned Miss Universe 2023, besting 83 other beauty queens to succeed Filipino-American R'Bonney Gabriel for the title.
Michelle Dee wins Spirit of Carnival Award at Miss Universe 2023, other special awards
by Kristofer Purnell - November 19, 2023 - 12:37pm
Despite exiting Miss Universe 2023 at the Top 10, the Philippines' Michelle Dee managed to take home two wins from the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua wins Miss Universe 2023, first for her country
by Kristofer Purnell - November 19, 2023 - 12:04pm
The winner of Miss Universe 2023 is Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, her country's first-ever crown, earning her title at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant held in El Salvador, succeeding Filipino-American...
Michelle Dee finishes at Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 in Apo Whang-Od-inspired evening gown
by Kristofer Purnell - November 19, 2023 - 11:09am
The Philippines' own Michelle Dee exits the Miss Universe 2023 competition held in El Salvador.
Michelle Dee wins Voice for Change at Miss Universe 2023
by Kristofer Purnell - November 19, 2023 - 10:40am
The Philippines' Michelle Dee was among the three Gold winners of the Miss Universe 2023 Voice for Change.
Dolly de Leon hopeful Philippine entry will get Oscars consideration
by Kristofer Purnell - November 19, 2023 - 8:41am
Actress Dolly de Leon is encouraging Filipinos to help promote and market the Philippines' entry to the Best International Feature Film category of the 2024 Academy Awards "Iti Mapukpukaw."
'Frozen 4' announced as Hong Kong Disneyland's 'World of Frozen' nears opening
by Kristofer Purnell - November 18, 2023 - 3:01pm
"Frozen 3" has yet to be released but a fourth movie is already being simultaneously developed, according to Disney's Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger.
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