Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

'Walter Boys' Reveals Why Parker Is Mad at Jackie In Season 2

Parker Walter, the only daughter in the Walter household, is mad with Jackie Howard due to a compelling reason.

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'My Life With Walter Boys' Season 2 Character Ages: How Old Alex, Cole, Jackie & More Are In New Episodes, Confirmed & Estimated

My Life with the Walter Boys' core characters' ages are closer than you think because all of them are in high school.

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Cole & Jackie's Kiss Count In Season 2 of 'My Life With the Walter Boys' Revealed by Netflix

Cole and Jackie's almost kiss in My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 has a much deeper meaning than fans realize.

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James Gunn Explains Why This Original DCU Movie Is Now Taking So Long

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn sets the record straight about one forgotten DCU movie.

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'TSITP' Set Video Hints at What Happens After Belly Sees Conrad at the Airport

Fans are wondering if Belly tried talking to Conrad at the airport in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.

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'TSITP' Reveals Why Conrad Is at the Airport - And It's Not Because of Belly

Conrad's surprise appearance in the airport in The Summer I Turned Pretty was not in the original book.

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How Much Steven & Laurel Find Out About Jeremiah Cheating on Belly In 'Summer I Turned Pretty', Revealed by Book

Many are rooting for Steven and Laurel to find out Jeremiah's cheating scandal in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

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Jeremiah Accuses Belly of Cheating on Him In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 - What Actually Happened

Jeremiah shared a harsh accusation with Belly during their wedding day in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.

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Peacemaker Star Teases When To Expect More Superman Cameos In Season 2

Frank Grillo is hyping up more Superman cameos in the final three episodes of Peacemaker Season 2.

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Belly's Engagement Ring Slander Addressed by TSITP Star Lola Tung Prior to Taylor Swift & Jeremiah Viral Posts

The Summer I Turned Pretty star Lola Tung gets honest about the fan slander on Belly's engagement ring.

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New 'Fantastic Four' Photos Reveal Which Part of Vanessa Kirby Was CGI

Vanessa Kirby's hair in one crucial scene in The Fantastic Four: First Steps looks different behind the scenes.

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'Harry Quebert Affair' Tells Who Killed Nola - And the Motive - In Episode 10 of Patrick Dempsey Series

Nola Kellergan's killers were hiding in plain sight in Prime Video's The Truth about the Harry Quebert affair.

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Summer I Turned Pretty: Susannah's Funeral Gains a Whole New Meaning In Season 3

One line from Conrad's confession in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 completely changed Susannah's funeral.

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Love Is Blind UK Season 2 Spoilers from Multiple Contestants Have Already Been Slipped on Social Media

Several cast members from Love Is Blind UK Season 2 may have spoiled some couples' futures outside the pods.

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'Harry Quebert Affair' Writer Confirms If True Story Events Inspired the Book That the TV Show Is Based On

The bizarre story of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair has led many to wonder if it is based on a true story.

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Butterfly: Rebecca Didn't Kill David's Wife Due to This 1 Clue in the Final Scene - Theory Explained

Amazon Prime Video's Butterfly show's ending has a hidden clue that could prove Rebecca's innocence.

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James Gunn Is No Longer Planning Just One Superman Sequel (Confirmed)

James Gunn has an exciting update about the future of Superman in the DCU.

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Summer I Turned Pretty: Why Belly Knocks on the Wall at the End of Episode 7 In Season 3 Traces All the Way Back to the Series Premiere

Belly knocking on the wall in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 7 has a deeper meaning than fans realize.

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Kevin Feige Reveals Why Marvel's Phase 6 Will Be Better Than Phases 1-5

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has a good reason to be confident about the MCU's Phase 6.

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Jack's Fate In 'The Map That Leads to You' Movie Gets Hinted At By the Book's Ending Revelation

The Map That Leads to You has a hopeful ending for Jack even after his reckless decision involving Heather.

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Blake's 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Role Solves Jeremiah's Prom Mystery from Season 2

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 finally gave a face to the name by introducing Blake in an important episode.

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Alien Earth's 'Metamorphosis' Episode Title Has a Clever Double Meaning

Alien: Earth Episode 3's title, Metamorphosis, has a deeper meaning, and it involves Xenomorphs and hybrids.

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James Gunn Announces The 3 Major Factions Fighting for Control of the DCU

These three factions are vying for "domination" within the DCU, and it could lead to a major conflict.

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Alien Earth's Cyborg Backstory Details Get Officially Revealed (With 1 Major Twist)

Alien: Earth's cyborg, Morrow, has an unexpected backstory based on new dialogue from Episode 3.

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Butterfly TV Show's Caddis Is Steeped In Spy Secrecy

Prime Video's Butterfly series introduced a sinister organization called Caddis, and it's crucial to the plot.

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Disney+ Quietly Cancels One of Its Biggest Shows

Disney+ put the axe to one of its most significant shows, and it's quite unfortunate.

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Sullivan's Crossing: Everybody Who Dies In Seasons 1-3, Both On-Screen & Off

The small town of Timberlake, Nova Scotia has had its fair share of tragedies in Sullivan's Crossing.

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Miss Governor Season 2 Is Getting Manifested by Netflix Series Star Jade Novah Following Part 2 Debut

A strong campaign for Miss Governor Season 2 has secretly begun following the release of Season 1, Part 2 on Netflix.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Won't Bring Back the Show's 2 Biggest Superheroes (Confirmed)

Two notable DC heroes who made a surprise appearance in Season 1 will not return in Peacemaker Season 2.

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Sullivan's Crossing Confirms If Maggie Has Her Baby After Pregnancy - And Reveals the Aftermath - In Season 3

Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 revealed the heartbreaking truth about Maggie Sullivan's pregnancy.

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Alien Earth: Every Type of Aliens Species In New Show (Photos)

The Xenomorph isn't the only dangerous alien that the humans need to deal with in Alien: Earth.

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Sullivan's Crossing Unveils What Walter Did - And How He Messed Up - In Season 2 Episode 6

Sullivan's Crossing Season 2, Episode 6 exposed a major bombshell about Walter Lancaster.

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Sullivans Crossing's Helen Culver Actress Is a Familiar Face for TV Buffs

Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 added a new cast member with whom Battlestar Galactica fans may be familiar.

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Alien: Earth's Species 64 Creature Has a Truly Wild Power

Alien: Earth introduced a new alien that could rival the harsh brutality of the Xenomorph.

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Sullivan's Crossing: Cal Circles July 22 for an Important Reason, as Implied by Season One's Finale

There is a compelling reason why Cal decided to circle July 22 in Sullivan's Crossing Season 1.

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Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Spoilers Shared by Netflix

Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 is poised to raise the stakes even more after that wild cliffhanger ending in Part 1.

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Claire's Parents Fate In 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Changes Everything We Thought We Knew About Them

Outlander: Blood of My Blood revealed an important tidbit about the fate of Claire's parents, and it's quite shocking.

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When Susannah Dies In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Got Secretly Disclosed Last Season - And Why The Timing Matters to Belly & Jeremiah

Susannah Fisher's death in The Summer I Turned Pretty is a pivotal moment in Belly's life in the book and series.

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Cesare's Final Enzo Decision at the End of 'Mafia: Old Country' Is Completely Driven By His Power-Hungry Jealousy

Enzo has had quite a compelling journey in Mafia: The Old Country, but he made mistakes along the way.

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Wednesday Season 2: Principal Weems' Replacement Is Hiding a Dark Secret

Nevermore's new principal, Barry Dort, may not be as nice as Principal Weems as fans thought.

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