Francine Diaz takes her turn as Celebrity Star Patroller
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Francine Diaz takes her turn as Celebrity Star Patroller
Ann Manhit
Published Sep 16, 2023 09:19 AM PHT

Last September 14, 2023, Francine Diaz takes on a new role: that of Star Patroller on the news program TV Patrol.
Last September 14, 2023, Francine Diaz takes on a new role: that of Star Patroller on the news program TV Patrol.
In a simple monochrome ensemble, Francine dressed the part as she delivered the latest in entertainment news.
In a simple monochrome ensemble, Francine dressed the part as she delivered the latest in entertainment news.
Ever since the show began in 1987, it has incorporated the segment Star Patrol where celebrities and other personalities would take their turn at being segment anchor or correspondent.
Ever since the show began in 1987, it has incorporated the segment Star Patrol where celebrities and other personalities would take their turn at being segment anchor or correspondent.
This role has changed hands through the years, with some being there just for a moment and others staying on for an extended period. Long-term Star Patrollers include names such as Gretchen Fullido, Phoemela Baranda, Nina Corpuz, Christine Bersola, and Angelique Lazo. Yam Concepcion, Loren Burgos, and Gretchen Ho have also taken a turn as pinch hitters at some point. MJ Felipe, Ginger Conejero, Marie Lozano, and the late Mario Dumaual also served as correspondents.
This role has changed hands through the years, with some being there just for a moment and others staying on for an extended period. Long-term Star Patrollers include names such as Gretchen Fullido, Phoemela Baranda, Nina Corpuz, Christine Bersola, and Angelique Lazo. Yam Concepcion, Loren Burgos, and Gretchen Ho have also taken a turn as pinch hitters at some point. MJ Felipe, Ginger Conejero, Marie Lozano, and the late Mario Dumaual also served as correspondents.
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There are also Guest Star Patrollers where Kapamilya stars take on the challenge of being a newscaster. In 2022, the list included Janella Salvador, Jane de Leon, Karen Bordador, Kira Balinger, and Kaila Estrada.
There are also Guest Star Patrollers where Kapamilya stars take on the challenge of being a newscaster. In 2022, the list included Janella Salvador, Jane de Leon, Karen Bordador, Kira Balinger, and Kaila Estrada.
In March 2023, Christian Bables took his turn and was the first-ever male Star Patroller. In May 2023, Jervi Li, more popularly known as KaladKaren, also made history as the first transwoman to do so.
In March 2023, Christian Bables took his turn and was the first-ever male Star Patroller. In May 2023, Jervi Li, more popularly known as KaladKaren, also made history as the first transwoman to do so.
Francine has joined the ranks of these Celebrity Star Patrollers.
Francine has joined the ranks of these Celebrity Star Patrollers.
“Salamat, Francine, sa pagsama mo sa amin dito sa TV Patrol,” said broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.
“Salamat, Francine, sa pagsama mo sa amin dito sa TV Patrol,” said broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.
Francine also took the opportunity to promote her latest project, an iWantTFC original series entitled Fractured. The said series is a mystery thriller revolving around a group of influencers who was invited to a remote island paradise. Joining her in the cast are Seth Fedelin, Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor, and Sean Tristan.
Francine also took the opportunity to promote her latest project, an iWantTFC original series entitled Fractured. The said series is a mystery thriller revolving around a group of influencers who was invited to a remote island paradise. Joining her in the cast are Seth Fedelin, Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor, and Sean Tristan.
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As an extra treat to FranSeth fans, Francine was also joined by onscreen partner Seth Fedelin on her TV Patrol stint.
As an extra treat to FranSeth fans, Francine was also joined by onscreen partner Seth Fedelin on her TV Patrol stint.
“At siyempre, hindi kumpleto ang pasabog ng TV Patrol,” said Karen Davila, a self-confessed FranSeth fan, as she called in Seth to join them.
“At siyempre, hindi kumpleto ang pasabog ng TV Patrol,” said Karen Davila, a self-confessed FranSeth fan, as she called in Seth to join them.
“Simula po noong nakasama ko siya, nakilala ko siya, isa po ‘yun sa mga dreams ko para sa aming dalawa as onscreen partners, na makagawa ng ganoong genre,” shared Francine, referring to them working on a mystery thriller.
“Simula po noong nakasama ko siya, nakilala ko siya, isa po ‘yun sa mga dreams ko para sa aming dalawa as onscreen partners, na makagawa ng ganoong genre,” shared Francine, referring to them working on a mystery thriller.
Fractured begins streaming for free this September 15, 2023 on the iWantTF app, website, and YouTube channel, with new episodes dropping every Friday at 8 p.m.
Fractured begins streaming for free this September 15, 2023 on the iWantTF app, website, and YouTube channel, with new episodes dropping every Friday at 8 p.m.
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