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1985 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 11th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1985. Ten movies participated in the 1985 Metro Manila Film Festival. Amazaldy Productions' ''Paradise Inn'', a film by Celso Ad. Castillo received five major awards including the Best Picture and Best Actress for Vivian Velez among others. The second Best Picture, Triple A Films' ''The Moises Padilla Story: The Missing Chapter'' got four awards including the Best Actor for Anthony Alonzo and Best Screenplay for Tom Adrales. The third Best Picture, Lea Productions' ''Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?'' received the most awards with six including the Best Director for Lino Brocka Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. He co-founded the organization Concerned Art ... and Best Child Performer for Katrin Gonzales.The Times Journal. "Velez, Alonzo top awardees". December 28, 19 ... [...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] |
Michael De Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his siblings, Mark and Cherie, grew up steeped in the arts. He is the uncle of Gabby Eigenmann, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent. Career De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in ''Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi'', and he remains active in film and television. Since 2016, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in ABS-CBN TV series, ''Ang Probinsyano'' while serving as one of the series' directors. Personal life De Mesa wed actress Gina Alajar in 1978. Their marriage lasted 23 years before they separated in 2001. Their marriage was annulled in 2006, but bore three children, all of whom are in show business: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Locsin
Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (1979), ''Disgrasyada'' (1970), '' Working Girls'' (1979), ''Manila By Night'' (1980) and ''Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong si Bobo'' (2009). In 2012, Locsin was inducted at the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame for her contribution to Philippine film industry. She was recognized as one of the prominent sex goddesses of the late 70s, together with then rival Lorna Tolentino. As a seasoned actress, Locsin has garnered multiple nominations from FAMAS and Gawad Urian Awards. In 2009, she bagged the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the 5th Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival. As a film actress she has starred in lead roles through the 70’s 80’s and 90’s in the late 90s she starred in Daytime dramas such as Kadenang Kristal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher De Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Regarded as an "acting genius" and one of the pillars of the industry, De Leon is a recipient of the prestigious “Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 27th PMPC Star Awards. He has won 7 FAMAS Awards including five "Best Actor" wins and a Hall of Fame trophy. He has also won 2 Gawad Urian Awards, 4 FAP Awards and an MMFF Hall of Fame plaque. On June 30, 2010, he was sworn into office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas. Early life and education De Leon is the son of Gil de León and Lilia Dizon. He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather. On May 11, 1999, he was given a US Certificate of Citizenship. The U.S. Certificate of Citizenship says that the holder was a U.S. Citizen at birth. His citizenship was passed throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coney Reyes
Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film '' Return of the Dragon''. By that same period, she also appeared at noontime variety shows ''Student Canteen'' (1975–1982) and ''Eat Bulaga!'' (1982–1991). Reyes has also appeared in ''teleseryes'', had a role in ''Ysabella'', and lead anti-heroine roles in '' 100 Days to Heaven'', ''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'', ''Nathaniel'', and ''My Dear Heart''. Currently, she plays Isabella Gonzales in '' Love of My Life''. Early years Reyes earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College (now Miriam College). Reyes was a student leader and consistent dean's lister during her college days. She was a Baron Travel Girl of 1974 finalist before she entered Philippine Showbiz. Career 1974–1984: Career beginnings and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmi Martin
Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. She did more movies with Dolphy such as ''Stariray'', ''The Quick Brown Fox'', ''John en Marsha'', ''Dancing Master'', ''Dino Dinero'' and ''Father & Son''. Her last movie with Dolphy was '' Dobol Trobol'' (2008) with Vic Sotto in 2008. She became a mainstay of Chicks to Chicks in 1980 in IBC-13 until its transfer to ABS-CBN 2 in 1986. She also did "Abangan ang Sususnod na Kabanata". With these sitcoms, she was able to hone her flair for comedy. She had a weekly drama anthology entitled "Carmi" over BBC-2 directed by Soxy Topacio from 1985-86 where she portrayed various characters, and acted with thespians. She also had a variety show with Roderick Pualate on Channel 2 (1986-87) with "Tonight with Dick and Carmi". One film that showed her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Martinez (actor)
William Pineda Martinez (born May 31, 1966) is a Filipino actor who belongs to the first batch of Regal babies whose movie career was launched in the early 1980s. He initially starred in drama films, ''Manila by Night'' (1980), ''Bilibid Boys'' (1981), ''Tambay sa Disco'' (1980) until his studio paired him with Maricel Soriano in ''Oh My Mama'' (1981) and the result was a box-office success. Their tandem spawned many hits for Regal Films, mostly comedy movies that defined and cemented their ''Taray and Kulit'' loveteam. In 1984, William was given a title role in the 10th Metro Manila Film Festival with the thriller, ''Alapaap'' as a drug-crazed writer. He got best actor nominations from award-giving bodies the following year. He is also known for his role as Ton-Ton in '' Bagets & Bagets 2''. Early life William Pineda Martinez was born in Manila on May 31, 1966 to Bert Martinez, a Filipino Mestizo, and Margarita Pineda. He is of Spanish and Filipino descent. As a young boy, Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charito Solis
Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipina film actress, in addition to being the first Philippine woman who have bared her chest in recorded film. Profile Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández was born in Manila. At age 19, she was introduced by her uncle, the film director F. H. Constantino to Doña Narcisa de León, the head of LVN Pictures, who cast her to star in her initial movie ''Niña Bonita'', an adaptation of Frank Capra's ''It Happened One Night''. The film was a success, and marked the beginning for Solís of a 43-year career in film that lasted until her death. Solís died on January 9, 1998, in Calamba City from cardiac arrest. She was buried at Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. Film career Solís would star in well over 100 films starting with LVN Pictures' classics such as ''Niña Bonita'' (1955), ''Charito, I Love You!'' (1956), ''Walang Sugat'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Vergel
Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known as Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César Ramírez, and brother of actress Beverly Vergel. Early life He was born Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar in the Philippines on November 20, 1954 to parents Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramirez. His parents were well-known stars in the 1950s. He attended Business Management and Public Relations at Ateneo de Manila University in 1975. He was married to Maya dela Cuesta and had a son named Alejandro King dela Cuesta Aguilar Film career Ace Vergel, being a "Child of Cinema" started in the film industry at the age of 3. His screen debut was in "Taong Putik" which starred his mother. He appeared in his first full-length movie at the age of five using his real name Ace York, where he played the friend of a giant bird in the 1959 film ''Anak ng Bulka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raoul Aragonn
Raoul Aragon was a former Filipino actor in drama and action movies in the Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ .... Aragon was nominated in Gawad Urian Award 1980 as Best Actor in the movie ''Ina ka ng Anak Mo'' and he won the Best Actor award in Metro Manila Film Festival 1979 in the same movie (''Ina Ka ng Anak Mo''). He was also known as Raul Aragon, Raoul Aragonn. Career Aragon was the leading man of Nora Aunor in the movie ''Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo'' with Lolita Rodriguez, directed by Lino Brocka, which he played the husband of Nora Aunor. Filmography *1969 Adriana ---''starring'' Amalia Fuentes, Luis Gonzales, Dante Rivero *1970 Young Love ---''starring'' Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz *1970 Dream Of Jeanne ---''starring'' Manny de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Estregan
Jesús Jorge Ejército (; July 10, 1939 – August 8, 1988), better known as George Estregan or George Estregan Sr., was a Filipino ''mestizo'' film actor. Estregan made his film debut in 1963 with ''Jose Nazareno, ang Taxi Driver''.Villanueva, p. 243 He was often cast as a villain and was infamously known as the "Penetration King" of erotic Philippine cinema. Estregan won critical acclaim for many of his performances. In 1972, he was named FAMAS Best Actor for ''Sukdulan'', and would win two other FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting actor for ''Kid Kaliwete'' (1978) and ''Lumakad Kang Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw'' (1980). He was nominated for the FAMAS Award three other times, as Best Actor for ''Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga'' (1975) and ''Lalake Ako'' (1982), and for Best Supporting Actor in ''Magkayakap sa Magdamag'' (1986). He also received a nomination from the Gawad Urian as Best Actor for ''Hostage: Hanapin si Batuigas'' (1977). Early life Jesus Jorge Marcelo Ejercito was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lani Mercado
Lani Mercado-Revilla (born Jesusa Victoria Garcia Hernandez; April 13, 1968) is a Filipino actress and politician serving as representative of Cavite's 2nd district, which comprises only the city of Bacoor, from 2010 to 2016. Personal life She married actor and incumbent Senator Bong Revilla Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. (; born Jose Mari Bautista; September 25, 1966) and commonly known as Bong Revilla, is a Filipino actor, television presenter and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016. Th ..., in a civil wedding in 1986. They have seven children, namely: * Leonard Bryan Bautista (born in November 1986) * Jose Lorenzo Bautista III (Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III, born in March 1988), Representative of Cavite's 1st congressional district and Vice Governor of Cavite, married to Angelica Alita * Inah Felicia Bautista-Del Rosario (born in October 1989) married to Vince del Rosario * Maria Alexandra Bautista (1990–1990/1991) * Ma. Viktoria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
