Ganito Kasi 'Yan!

What happens when a story about love, loss, and unfinished business is told from both sides of the camera? 🎬 Samahan si Ian Pangilinan as he talks about Patay Gutom —returning to BL not just as an actor, but also as a first-time director. From balancing Ian the actor and Ian the director, to bringing together the film’s live-action and animated worlds, we talk about what it means to help tell a s...

What are you willing to do for love? 💘 Ngayong episode, kasama natin sina River Joseph, Xyriel Manabat, at Direk Mikko Baldoza to talk about Stuck on You—from the unexpected journey of Max and Sheryl, to River and Xyriel’s transition from their PBB dynamic to playing a romantic pair on screen. We also talk about building chemistry, finding your footing as an actor, and the things we’re willing to...

Growing up often means realizing that not all friendships need the same kind of time, effort, or attention to stay meaningful. In this episode of Ganito Kasi ’Yan!, Jacob sits down with Josh to talk about the different ways we show up for our friends and what happens when those expectations don’t always match. From being the friend who can go weeks without talking to the one who needs constant upd...

Sometimes, moving forward means learning to embrace the end of a chapter that once defined so much of your life. In this episode of Ganito Kasi ’Yan!, Jacob sits down with Lance de Castro to talk about life after the UAAP, stepping into professional volleyball, and navigating a new season beyond being a student-athlete. After choosing to stay with Ateneo for one final season and making the Final F...

What if becoming yourself doesn’t mean choosing just one version of who you want to be? Yllana Aduana has worn many hats throughout her life—a MedTech, flight attendant, model, beauty queen, and advocate. But behind every title is a different version of Yllana, each one revealing something new about who she is and who she wants to become. In this episode of Ganito Kasi ‘Yan!, we talk about growing...

Leaving home is only the beginning. For Eugene Chad, moving from Iloilo to Makati meant learning how to navigate adulthood, make difficult sacrifices, and build a career while figuring out who he wanted to become. In this episode of Ganito Kasi ‘Yan!, Eugene opens up about the seasons of his life that challenged him the most—from financial pressure and uncertainty to the moments that made him real...

Growing up often means realizing that chasing your dream isn't always a straight path. In this episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan!, Jacob sits down with Krissha Viaje to talk about growing up in showbiz, pursuing her dreams, and navigating a career that has taken her through different stages and opportunities. From starting at just 12 years old and pursuing singing, to joining competitions, GirlT...

Growing up often means realizing that the person you thought you'd become isn't always the person you're meant to be. In this episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan!, Jacob sits down with Lance as he returns to GKY! Live for a conversation about rediscovering yourself and reinventing your life in your 20s. From leaving college behind and entering post-grad life, to feeling lost, questioning i...

We often talk about having a crush, but rarely about all the different ways Gen Z experiences one. In this episode, Jacob sits down with a friend of the pod Josh Perez to talk about the realities of having a crush today—from first crushes and unrequited feelings, to happy crushes, girl crushes, TOTGAs, and everything in between. They also unpack why Gen Z seems to have so many different categories...

Ang dali nang makipag-usap ngayon, pero bakit parang ang hirap pa ring lumandi? This episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan!', Jacob sits down with Joelle to talk about modern dating—from mixed signals, situationships, making the first move, hanggang sa tanong na: bakit ang dami pa ring single ngayon? Usapang dating apps, green flags, red flags, at kung paano nga ba makahanap ng genuine connection sa...

Is it possible to build a successful career without letting work take over your entire life? In this episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan!', Jacob and Lance sit down with James Licauco to talk about work-life balance and building a life outside of work. From avoiding burnout and setting boundaries to making time for hobbies, relationships, and the things that truly matter, they explore what it mean...

Everyone tells us to "use our voice," but no one really teaches us how to find it in the first place. In this episode of  Ganito Kasi 'Yan! , Jacob sits down with Aya Fernandez to talk about confidence, self-expression, and the journey of learning to speak up even before feeling completely ready. From navigating business, and media to reflecting on the fears, doubts, and moments that...

Some of the biggest opportunities in life begin with a simple yes. A yes to trying something new, meeting new people, joining a community, or stepping into a situation before you feel completely ready. In this episode, Jacob sits down with James Licauco and Jiji Plays to talk about being game for new experiences and embracing the opportunities that help us grow. From navigating uncertainty, buildi...

We often think success is about reaching the dream. But what happens when life takes you somewhere different from what you originally imagined? In this episode, Jacob sits down with Miss World Philippines 2025 and Miss World Asia Krishnah Gravidez to talk about dreams, redirection, and learning to trust your own journey. From growing up raised by her grandmother and single mother, to joining pagea...

Growing up often means leaving behind the places and people that once felt like home. But while independence can be exciting, it also comes with challenges that nobody really prepares you for. In this episode, Jacob and Lance sits down with Raven Rigor to talk about navigating life away from home. From dealing with loneliness, uncertainty, and the pressures of adulthood, to building a life of his...

Many people dream of reaching the top—but what happens when you finally get there? In this episode, Jacob sits down with CJ Opiaza to reflect on the journey that led her to Miss Grand International and the realities of life after the crown. From the challenges she faced before the spotlight, to the pressure, expectations, and questions that come after achieving a lifelong dream, CJ shares what she...

Everyone celebrates the success story—but not enough people talk about the messy middle. In this episode of GKY Live, Jacob and Lance sit down with AJAA to talk about what it's really like to pursue a dream while you're still in the process of building it. From taking risks and dealing with uncertainty to navigating pressure, growth, and expectations, the group shares the realities of chas...

We keep hearing about the “dream life” on social media—but what does it actually take to build it, and what does it cost behind the scenes? In this episode, Jacob and Lance sit down with fashion influencer and content creator Justin Bangsil on GKY Live to talk about his journey from treating fashion and content as a hobby to turning it into a career. He opens up about the moments that made him rea...

We often celebrate the victories people achieve, but rarely talk about the seasons that shape them before success arrives. In this episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan, Jacob sits down with Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 and Miss International 2024 4th Runner-up Myrna Esguerra as she opens up about growing up with responsibility at a young age, navigating life’s different seasons, dealing with...

We keep hearing ‘live with intentionality’ but in the fast pace nature of our 20s, how do actually do it in our lives? In this episode, Jacob and Lance sit downs registered nurse, content creator and med student Rocky Aguirre on the very first GKY Live on how he ensured that his decisions and choices was shaped by his life goal and intentions. And how was his journey to owning his truth and how wa...

Finding an activity you love is one thing, but staying committed to it is another. As motivation comes and goes, consistency often comes down to something deeper than inspiration alone. In this episode, we continue our conversation with indoor cycling instructors Matthew Canete and Abby Guinto to talk about the realities of sustaining movement, balancing it with everyday life, and how fitness can...

Fitness isn’t just about routines, aesthetics, or staying “motivated.” At some point, it becomes something deeper, something that grounds you, challenges you, and sometimes even carries you through tough seasons. In this episode, we sit down with indoor cycling instructor Matthew Canete on his fitness journey beyond the bike, to talk about what it really takes to find your activity and make it par...

In this episode of Embracing Life’s Seasons, VXON talks about the journey behind the big stages, the loud cheers, and the milestones people get to see now. From the slower seasons where they were simply trying to keep going and trust the process, to finally holding their first major concert at SM Skydome and preparing for an even bigger stage at New Frontier Theatre, the group reflects on what it...

In GKY's newest series, Embracing Life Seasons , we talk about how we navigate the different seasons of life, and we are joined in our pilot episode with Sparks Camp season 3 camper and content creator Kim Bejerano . In the season of shifts and new beginnings, how did Kim handle all those changes? 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling Instagram | Facebook | X Ganito Kasi 'Yan! Insta...

How do we grieve of the friendships that we lost? In this episode, we talk all about friendships! What if the friends we once knew ... turns out to be somebody that we don't know anymore? How do we grieve the lost of a friendship that didn't end because of a fight... but because of growing apart? All that and more in this GKY episode! 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling ⁠I...