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1975 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 1st Metro Manila Film Festival, also known then as the 1975 Metropolitan Film Festival, was held on September 21, 1975, in Manila to commemorate the third anniversary of the continuation of Martial Law. The film ''Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' received most of the 1975 awards, winning six major awards including the Best Film and Best Actor for Joseph Estrada. ''Batu-Bato sa Langit'' and ''Kapitan Kulas'' came in second and third respectively. The feature film ''Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi'' won one award, Best Actress for Charito Solis. Nora Aunor's entry, NV Productions' ''Batu-Bato sa Langit'' (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films' ''Karugtong ang Kahapon''. That time, Aunor and Santos were at their peak of their careers: their lives and the movies they made were being followed closely, compared, watched, praised, and scrutinized by both fans and critics. Their storied and fier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Supporting Actress
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Nida Blanca received the award for his role in ''Batu-Bato sa Langit'' and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the film industry."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Chairma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Supporting Actor
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Vic Silayan received the award for his role in ''Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the film industry."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority< ...
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Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Director
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Augusto Buenaventura received the award for directing the film, ''Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' and it is given to directors working in the motion picture industry. "Metro Manila Film Festival:1975" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Chairman and key members of the film industry. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nestor De Villa
Gines Francisco Soriano (July 6, 1928 – February 21, 2004), also known as Nestor de Villa, was a Filipino actor frequently cast in musical films. He was a gifted dancer, often paired with frequent on-screen partner Nida Blanca in both movies and television. His dancing talent led some people to call him the "Fred Astaire of the Philippines", though the same moniker had also been given to Bayani Casimiro. Early life and later career De Villa was born Gines Francisco Soriano on July 6, 1928 in then municipality of Cabanatuan in the province of Nueva Ecija. He was a pre-medical student when he was signed by LVN Pictures. His father was disappointed by his decision to become an actor, and the two became estranged. However, they were reconciled by LVN President Doña Sisang de Leon, who arranged to have de Villa's father secretly attend one of his movie premieres. He made his first movie with LVN, ''Amor-Mio'' (''My Love''), in 1951. The following year, he teamed up with ano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar Pilapil
Pilar, Portuguese and Spanish for pillar, may refer to: People * Pilar (given name), a common abbreviation of ''María del Pilar'', including a list of people so named * Pilar (surname), a list of people surnamed Pilar or del Pilar Places Argentina * Barrio El Pilar, a village and municipality in Río Negro Province * Pilar, Buenos Aires Province * Pilar, Córdoba Province * Pilar Partido, a partido located in Greater Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires Province Brazil * Pilar, Alagoas * Pilar, Paraíba * Pilar de Goiás, Goiás * Pilar do Sul, São Paulo Philippines * Pilar, Abra, a 5th class municipality * Pilar, Bataan, a 3rd class municipality * Pilar, Bohol, a 4th class municipality * Pilar, Capiz, a 4th class municipality * Pilar, Cebu, a 5th class municipality * Pilar, Sorsogon, a 1st class municipality * Pilar, Surigao del Norte, a 5th class municipality Elsewhere * El Pilar, an ancient Mayan city center on the Belize-Guatemala border * Pilar da Bretanha, a civil parish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boots Anson-Roa
Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent, Manila. From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the Philippines, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Acting career Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite actors including like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards. Awards, honors and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celia Rodriguez
Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films ''Kulay Dugo ang Gabi'', ''The Passionate Strangers'', ''Lilet'' and ''Magnifico''. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Bulaklak sa City Jail''. She is referred to as the industry's "''fashion maverick''." Early life Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1938 in Irosin, Sorsogon, Commonwealth of the Philippines. Career Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 1950s, appearing in ''Sa Ngalan ng Espada'' (1958) and ''Shirley, My Darling'' (1958). She performed in movies such as ''Lilet'', released in 1971, ''Super Gee'' (1973), ''Kampanerang Kuba'' (1974) and ''Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16'' (1976). Other film credits include ''Zoom, Zoom Superman'' (1973), ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1975), ''Elektrika, Kasi Eh'' (1976), ''Star'' (1979), ''Katorse' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (born December 16, 1933), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, regarded as the “Queen of Philippine Movies”, her career spans over 70 years, and she has starred in over 200 films and television programs. Some of her award-winning performances in films are '' Tanging Yaman'' (FAMAS Best Actress 2001), '' Nagbabagang Luha'' (FAMAS Best Supporting Actress 1989) and '' Dalagang Ilocana'' (FAMAS Best Actress 1955). Dubbed as the “First Lady of Philippine Cinema”, Romero is a recipient of 6 FAMAS Awards, including the prestigious Huwarang Bituin of FAMAS Award, 3 Gawad Urian Awards and 3 FAP Awards. In 2019, she won 2 Best Actress Awards for her performance on the acclaimed film “Rainbow's Sunset” at the International Film Festival Manhattan and MMFF Awards. She is also a recipient of multiple "Lifetime Achievement Awards" across all leading award-giving bodies including: Cinemanila International Film F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Garcia
Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he is widely regarded as the "greatest Filipino actor of all time". He had the highest number of appearances in Philippine films, portraying a variety of roles which include gay, antihero, and villain roles. Garcia's best regarded works as an actor include ''Beast of the Yellow Night'' (1971), ''The Woman Hunt'' (1972), '' Deathrow'' (2000), '' The Debut'' (2001), '' Abakada... Ina'' (2001), ''Bwakaw'' (2012), and ''Rainbow's Sunset'' (2018), which marked his last film appearance in his lifetime. Later in his career, he starred in television programs including ''Little Nanay'' (2015–2016) and ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2016–2019). Garcia received numerous awards throughout his career, garnering a total of 43 wins and 38 nominations fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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