This is an excerpt from the June 2026 Special Issue. Subscribe to MEGA Digital All-Access to read the full story. Even to casual viewers, Sharon Cuneta will always be the Megastar. It is a title bestowed upon her by audiences, not because they are used to calling her by that moniker, but because she has a career that speaks for itself. Her invaluable contributions to Philippine art, entertainment, and culture helped build a legacy that cannot be replicated. As one of the most gifted actresses Philippine cinema has ever seen, Cuneta does not need to prove herself worthy to hold the moniker—she simply embodies it. RELATED: What Charo Santos Learned From a Lifetime in the Spotlight Making her debut in the 1970s, Cuneta quickly made a name for herself as a rising star with a successful music career. She would later become one of the best-selling Filipino musicians of all […]
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Rafael Bautista
Rafael Bautista is the Senior Pop Culture Writer of MEGA Asia, with a focus on producing articles and features about local and international entertainment, popular culture, and lifestyle.
Before this role, he spent five years in the youth-oriented magazine NYLON Manila, where he served multiple positions, including Deputy Editor, and created stories, profiles, and content on digital and print geared towards a Gen Z audience. In 2025, he was awarded Jr. Deputy Editor of the Year.
With years of experience in digital media, Rafael has an interest and passion for writing about movies, shows, pop culture, and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on titles, trends, and personalities who are making waves in modern culture or are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing people will talk about.
