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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We We Liars Confirms What the Moms Did In Summer 16 In the Book
We Were Liars' prequel novel, Family of Liars, revealed the moms' darkest thing they did in their own Summer 16.
DC Studios Reveals Fake Justice League’s Surprise 4th Member
New evidence shows that the Justice Gang (aka DC's fake Justice League) in Superman has one unexpected member.
Squid Game: Why 456 Had to Die, Confirmed by Series Creator
Squid Game Season 3 ended with Gi-hun's (Player 456) sacrifice, putting an end to his noble journey.
Squid Game Confirms What Happens to the Baby In Season 3 Finale
Squid Game's unexpected last-minute player had a bright future ahead of her after the Season 3 finale.
Squid Game Confirms Why Myung-gi Kills Hyun-Ju In Season 3 Episode 2
Myung-gi's reckless actions and desperation led to his tragic act of killing Player 120 (Hyun-ju) in Squid Game.
Squid Game Reveals Why Player 149 [Spoilers] Herself in Season 3
Geum-ja (Player 149) made the heartbreaking decision to do the unimaginable in Squid Game Season 3.
The Royals: Who Liam Ends Up With Revealed In Season 4
Prince Liam Henstridge had his fair share of romantic ups and downs in The Royals.
The Royals: What Happened to Ophelia In the Show (Does She Come Back After Season 2?)
Ophelia Pryce had a justifiable reason to leave The Royals after an emotional journey in Season 1..
Squid Game Season 3 Reveals If Player 456 Dies or Survives - And Makes Him a Hero In the Process
Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) lost hope after a brutal Season 2 finale but found greater purpose in Squid Game Season 3.
Spider-Man 4 DP Accidentally Shares New Photos That Seemingly Spoil the Movie's Big Superhero Guest Appearance
Spider-Man 4 cinematographer Brett Pawlak posted some spoilery images of Tom Holland's web-slinger.
Squid Game Confirms If Player 333 Dies or Lives In Season 3 Episode 6
Player 333 (aka MG Coin) had an unexpected journey in Squid Game Season 3 that defined the character's legacy.
Squid Game Just Confirmed If Player 222 Dies In Season 3
Player 222 has had quite a journey in Squid Game Season 3, and the character's fate is intertwined with two players.
DC Studios Releases Its First-Ever Green Lantern Funko Pop
Guy Gardner receives the Funko Pop treatment ahead of the release of Superman in theaters worldwide.
Eden 2025 Movie's True Story Influences Revealed by Director: 'It Happened'
A tale about scandal, liberation, and manipulation is front and center in Ron Howard's movie, Eden.
Jinu Dies In KPop Demon Hunters for a Special Reason
Jinu made a compelling decision to sacrifice himself in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.
Is Rumi Actually a Demon In KPop Demon Hunters? Her Ancestry Explained
One of KPop Demon Hunters' unexpected twists revolved around Rumi's true heritage.
KPop Demon Hunters' Main Characters Ages Get Hinted at In Netflix Movie
Some characters in KPop Demon Hunters have aged gracefully because of their demon heritage.
Animal Kingdom Reveals Why J Kills Morgan In Season 3
J had a compelling reason to kill Morgan, Smurf's lawyer, in Animal Kingdom Season 3.
DC Studios Shares Horrifying Photo Of Superman’s Villain (Not Lex Luthor)
Superman's powerful villain, Ultraman, looks drastically different in this officially released photo.
Star Wars Confirms 5 New Details About The Acolyte’s Qimir
The Acolyte's sinister villain, Qimir (aka The Stranger), holds more mysterious secrets than fans realize.
Pedro Pascal Just Revealed Reed Richards' 1 Big Weakness
It is apparent that the MCU's Reed Richards is not a perfect hero after Pedro Pascal's latest comments.
The Buccaneers: Who Nan Ends Up With In the Book, Revealed
Nan St. George had a complicated love life in The Buccaneers that led her to choose one sensible choice.
KPop Demon Hunters 2 Sequel Movie Chances Get Addressed by Directors: 'So Many Possibilities'
The ending of KPop Demon Hunters sets the stage for more stories that could expand its mythology.
James Gunn Confirms His Superman Reboot Won’t Rely on What Made His MCU Movies Work, and That’s a Good Thing
James Gunn shared how his Superman reboot under the DCU banner will stand out from his MCU movies.
The Waterfront Reveals Why Bree Actually Hates Cane In Episode 4
The Waterfront introduced a complex Buckley family conflict involving Bree and Cane that impacted the story.
We Were Liars Confirms What Johnny Did at School In Episode 5
Johnny Sinclair Dennis had a complicated journey that damaged his reputation in We Were Liars.
'We Were Liars' Reveals What Happened to Rosemary in the Book
We Were Liars introduced one forgotten member of the wealthy Sinclair family: Rosemary Sinclair.
First Look at Jurassic World: Rebirth's Wild Dino Vs. Dino Battle
Two terrifying dinosaurs will go at it in a brutal battle in Jurassic World: Rebirth.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Confirmed to Include 8 Arrowverse Heroes
Several iconic Arrowverse heroes will be brought to life in new, exciting versions in the DCU.
Tom Hiddleston Teases a ‘New’ Loki in Avengers: Doomsday Return
Tom Hiddleston is hyping up his next appearance as Loki in Avengers: Doomsday.
Jurassic World Rebirth's 12 Biggest Spoilers Already Revealed
As the anticipation builds for Jurassic World: Rebirth, some spoilers are already out in the wild.
Gat and Cadence's Relationship Twist In 'We Were Liars' Is Absolutely Crucial to the Show
Gat and Cadence's relationship played a vital role in the latter's growth throughout Prime Video's We Were Liars.
We Were Liars Confirms What Happened to Cadence In Prime Video Show Finale
At the center of We Were Liars' harrowing twist is the truth behind what happened to Cadence.
A New MCU Thor Project Is Happening - But It's Not the One I Wanted
Another character who appeared in Thor: Love and Thunder is reportedly getting a spin-off project under Marvel Studios.
First Look at Avengers: Doomsday Merch Shows Off Doctor Doom (Photo)
Dr. Doom looks menacing in this first official look at Avengers: Doomsday merchandise.
Ginny Dropped Out of AP English for a Weird Reason In 'Ginny and Georgia'
Ginny had a justifiable reason for dropping out of AP English in Ginny and Georgia Season 2.
Big Bang Theory’s Next Spinoff Won’t Include Sheldon, And I Finally Figured Out Why
The absence of notable Big Bang Theory characters in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe might've been resolved.
DC Studios Cancels First Project In James Gunn’s New DCU
Uh-oh. James Gunn confirmed that one of the projects under the DCU banner will never see the light of day.
Squid Game Season 3 Posters Tease What Will Happen to 8 Main Characters
Netflix's newly-released Squid Game Season 3 posters might've shed some light on what will happen in the final season.
Blindspot Reveals Why Jane Tattoos Herself In Season 2
Jane Doe had a pretty compelling reason why she decided to have tattoos in Blindspot Season 2.