Francine Diaz takes her turn as Celebrity Star Patroller

Stephanie Rose Manhit

Last September 14, 2023, Francine Diaz takes on a new role: that of Star Patroller on the news program TV Patrol.&nbsp;In a simple monochrome ensemble, Francine dressed the part as she delivered the latest in entertainment news.&nbsp;<a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/14/23/fractured-star-francine-diaz-sumalang-bilang-star-patroller?fbclid=IwAR1XXmXXH2vrx5fKU-R_Sv01Vlos3-nOWeWFw5eQvpSSCqLFBeo1_391TQ0_aem_AS_uRr4U1aTy2uoYaRr7jNCX6Y1zGfV8rZVhNbJWc_gf07AhjGp7jsMfEH4WKght7xw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: &lsquo;Fractured&rsquo; star Francine Diaz sumalang bilang Star Patroller</a>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/4/23/kaladkaren-natupad-ang-pangarap-na-maging-newscaster-ng-tv-patrol-2131" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: KaladKaren natupad ang pangarap na maging newscaster ng &lsquo;TV Patrol&rsquo;</a>Francine has joined the ranks of these Celebrity Star Patrollers.&ldquo;Salamat, Francine, sa pagsama mo sa amin dito sa TV Patrol,&rdquo; said broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;As an extra treat to FranSeth fans, Francine was also joined by onscreen partner Seth Fedelin on her TV Patrol stint.&nbsp;<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02n2ykwXkAKEfgc9thQisdCE9bN4xrbLLz9BQ6ekUuLxJnfizRzhUKyrhriRxekyvwl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="715" style="border:none;overflow:hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>&ldquo;At siyempre, hindi kumpleto ang pasabog ng TV Patrol,&rdquo; said Karen Davila, a self-confessed FranSeth fan, as she called in Seth to join them.&nbsp;&ldquo;Simula po noong nakasama ko siya, nakilala ko siya, isa po &lsquo;yun sa mga dreams ko para sa aming dalawa as onscreen partners, na makagawa ng ganoong genre,&rdquo; shared Francine, referring to them working on a mystery thriller.&nbsp;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.

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/4/23/kaladkaren-natupad-ang-pangarap-na-maging-newscaster-ng-tv-patrol-2131" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: KaladKaren natupad ang pangarap na maging newscaster ng &lsquo;TV Patrol&rsquo;</a>Francine has joined the ranks of these Celebrity Star Patrollers.&ldquo;Salamat, Francine, sa pagsama mo sa amin dito sa TV Patrol,&rdquo; said broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;As an extra treat to FranSeth fans, Francine was also joined by onscreen partner Seth Fedelin on her TV Patrol stint.&nbsp;<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02n2ykwXkAKEfgc9thQisdCE9bN4xrbLLz9BQ6ekUuLxJnfizRzhUKyrhriRxekyvwl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="715" style="border:none;overflow:hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>&ldquo;At siyempre, hindi kumpleto ang pasabog ng TV Patrol,&rdquo; said Karen Davila, a self-confessed FranSeth fan, as she called in Seth to join them.&nbsp;&ldquo;Simula po noong nakasama ko siya, nakilala ko siya, isa po &lsquo;yun sa mga dreams ko para sa aming dalawa as onscreen partners, na makagawa ng ganoong genre,&rdquo; shared Francine, referring to them working on a mystery thriller.&nbsp;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.

Last September 14, 2023, Francine Diaz takes on a new role: that of Star Patroller on the news program TV Patrol.&nbsp;In a simple monochrome ensemble, Francine dressed the part as she delivered the latest in entertainment news.&nbsp;<a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/14/23/fractured-star-francine-diaz-sumalang-bilang-star-patroller?fbclid=IwAR1XXmXXH2vrx5fKU-R_Sv01Vlos3-nOWeWFw5eQvpSSCqLFBeo1_391TQ0_aem_AS_uRr4U1aTy2uoYaRr7jNCX6Y1zGfV8rZVhNbJWc_gf07AhjGp7jsMfEH4WKght7xw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: &lsquo;Fractured&rsquo; star Francine Diaz sumalang bilang Star Patroller</a>

'Fractured' star Francine Diaz tries her hand at broadcasting as she takes a shot at being a Star Patroller.

'Fractured' star Francine Diaz tries her hand at broadcasting as she takes a shot at being a Star Patroller.

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