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1978 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 4th Metro Manila Film Festival had its run in 1978 starting from December 25 onwards. There were nine official entries and ''Atsay'' was hailed as the Festival's Best Film. Ian Film Productions' ''Atsay'' received the most awards, with a total of four including Best Picture Award in the highly contested 1978 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie also won for Nora Aunor the Best Performer Award, the first and only awardee of the category. Sampaguita Pictures' ''Rubia Servios'' received two awards: Best Screenplay for Mario O'Hara and Best Editing for Jose Tarnate. RVQ's ''Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind'' was the top grosser of the festival. Entries Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Multiple awards Ceremony Information "Noranians" versus "Vilmanians" The board of jurors decided to not award honors for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for some reasons. Instead, the jurors gave Nora Aunor a "Bes ... [...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] |
Johnny Delgado
Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009), better known as Johnny Delgado, was a Filipino television and movie actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show ''Goin' Bananas''. Other roles include the films '' Kakabakaba Ka Ba?'' and ''Tanging Yaman''. The latter won him the FAMAS Award and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor in 2000. Personal life He was born as Juan Marasigan Feleo on February 29, 1948 in Manila. He is the son of Ben Feleo, a film director, and Victorina Marasigan, an educator. Johnny had his formal education at Colegio de San Juan de Letran. He was the husband of actress-director Laurice Guillen and the father of actresses Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo. Besides his work in film and television, he also appeared in the Philippine version of Coca-Cola's TV commercial for Cherry Coke. He was posthumously inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame in December 2010 one year afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), popularly known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is famous for his critically acclaimed role as Julio Madiaga in '' Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' ("Manila in the Claws of Light"). Though he acts in his country's films, he also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Philippine action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. Bem starred in ''Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib''. He has twin sons named Felix and Dominic. Roco appeared in a minor role in 2010's '' Dagim'', a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, about the strange goings-on in a remote mountain province. He is well known to be most collaborative works with the late Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Borlaza
Emmanuel "Maning" H. Borlaza (November 5, 1935 – October 11, 2017) was a Filipino movie screenwriter and director. Early life Born Emmanuel H. Borlaza on November 5, 1935, in Manila. Career Borlaza co-wrote and starred in the 1965 film ''Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story, Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)''. Borlaza has directed more than 20 films which starred Vilma Santos, including ''Dyesebel'', ''Darna and the Giants'', ''Lipad, Darna, Lipad!'' He also helmed the films of Sharon Cuneta, namely ''Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala'', ''Bituing Walang Ningning (film), Bituing Walang Ningning'', and ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' Borlaza directed ''Eva Fonda 16'' starring Alma Moreno and Snooky Serna's ''Blusang Itim''. He was also the director of ''Dyesebel'' starring Charlene Gonzales in 1996. Aside from being vice chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, Borlaza also became chairperson of the Directors' Guild of the Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Linda
Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS Award, when she was named Best Supporting Actress for ''Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata''. In 2008, at age 83, she was named Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) for her portrayal of the title character in ''Adela''. Early career Linda was born Alice Bueñaflor Lake in Pasay to James Lake, an American soldier and mining engineer, and Gorgonia Bueñaflor of Iloilo. Linda was discovered by renowned director Lamberto Avellana while watching a stage show at the Avenue Theater starring Leopoldo Salcedo, Lopito, among others. Then a Ilongga teenager that couldn't speak Tagalog, she had second thoughts when she w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, Television presenter, host and executive producer. Regarded as the “''Grand slam Queen'',” she ruled both television and movies with a steady stream of blockbuster hits and top-rated shows in a career spanning over five decades, earning her a rightful place in the industry's upper echelon. Tolentino has starred in over 80 films throughout her career, including her memorable portrayals in Moral (1982 film), Moral (1982), Narito ang Puso Ko, Narito Ang Puso Ko (1993) and Somewhere (1984). She has won 6 FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awards (including 3 Best actress wins), 4 Luna Award, FAP Awards, a Gawad Urian Award and a Golden Screen Award (Canada), Golden Screen Award. Tolentino is the widow of actor Rudy Fernandez (actor), Rudy Fernandez. Together they had two children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Silayan
Victor Payumo Silayan (January 31, 1929 – August 30, 1987), commonly known as Vic Silayan, was a Filipino actor who is best known for his roles in ''Kisapmata'' (1981) and ''Karnal'' (1983). Personal life He was born in Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippine Islands (then a US commonwealth territory from 1898-1946. Hence, all born in the Philippines just like Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa are considered US Nationals). He was a good friend of Manila Police Detective/Investigator Lt. Benito Sebastian-Ramos Deguzman, (father of Florante "Randy" Deguzman, a Realtor in Orange County, California, USA). Vic and Benny were peers in Nueva Ecija High School and their "messenger" to do nasty things then was the actress Nida Blanca, a few years younger than them. They all eventually moved to Metro Manila. Vic is the father of Chat Silayan and grandfather of Victor Silayan. Death Silayan died of a heart attack on August 30, 1987. Filmography Film *''American Guerrilla in the Philippines'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orestes Ojeda
Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He was formally introduced as a supporting actor in ''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'', starring Ariel Ureta in 1973. He also appeared in ''Sunugin Ang Samar'' (1974), ''Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae!'' (1974), ''May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi'' (1975) ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1976) and ''Divino'' (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in ''Pagsambang Bayan'' (1977). He was also in the cast of National Artist Ishmael Bernal's 1980 classic ''Manila By Night'', the 1983 heavy drama ''Broken Marriage'' and the 1986 melodrama ''The Graduates''. He worked with Lino Brocka in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival entry ''Inay'' playing one of Alicia Vergel's children. In 1985, he did the Peque Gallaga opus Scorpio Nights, which tells the story of a college s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Romualdez
Daisy Romualdez (born Margarita Romualdez) is Filipino actress. She is sister of Blanca Gomez and are both of Spanish blood. She is married to well known former basketball player Manny Paner Manuel Paner (born May 17, 1949), better known as Manny Paner, is a Filipino retired professional basketball player. Player profile Paner was born in Cebu City, Philippines. During his prime, he was known for his strong rebounding, defense an .... She has two adopted daughters, Danita Paner, now a rock diva, and Kristina Paner. Filmography Movies *Shake Rattle & Roll 2 (1990) Dra. Kalbaryo (segment "Kulam") *Katawang alabok (1979) *Anak ng aswang (1973) *The Blackbelter (1968) *Karate Fighters (1968) *Ngayon lamang ako dumalangin (1968) *Hinango kita sa lusak (1967) *Show of Shows (1964) *Si Darna at ang babaeng impakta (1963) *Kaming mga talyada (1962) *Sa bawat punglo (1962) *Salamat po doktor (1960) *Pakiusap (1959) *Silveria (1958) *Tatlong ilaw sa dambana (1958) *Ulilang an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor. Personal life Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his uncle Gerardo de León is a national artist and an award winning movie director. He attended some of the best schools in Manila such as Legarda Elementary School, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila where he took Business Administration. On August 11, 1962, he married Barbara Perez. Selected filmography Film *''The Portrait'' (2017) *''Where I Am King'' (2014) *'' The Healing'' (2012) *''Sagrada Familia'' (2009) *''Dukot'' (2009) *''Sabungero'' (2009) *''Fuchsia'' (2009) *''Gulong'' (2007) *''Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-Asa'' (2007) *''Madame X'' (2000) as Don Justo Florendo *'' Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko...'' (1999) as Alfredo *''Birador'' (1998) as Mario *''Damong Ligaw'' (1997) *'' Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lito Lapid
Manuel "Lito" Mercado Lapid (; born October 25, 1955) is a Filipino actor and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016. He started his political career in Pampanga, serving as vice governor from 1992 to 1995, and governor from 1995 to 2004. In 2015, he was charged for graft over his alleged involvement in the 2004 Fertilizer Fund scam while he was governor of Pampanga, but the case was dismissed in 2016 by the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court due to the "inordinate delay" in the investigation. Early life and education Lapid was born in Porac, Pampanga on October 25, 1955. He is the fifth child out of nine children of Jose Songco Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at the Porac Central School in 1968 and secondary education at St. Catherine's Academy in Porac in 1972. He did not enroll for his tertiary education as he pursued acting. Acting career Lapid entered the film industry as a stuntman, and became an acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paquito Diaz
Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr. (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011), also known professionally as Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and movie director. He specialized in antagonist roles for both action and comedy films. Biography Early life and career Diaz was born in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines to Silvino Diaz and Maria Bustillos. He had eight siblings, including Romy Diaz. He was famous for his villain roles, although he also had the ability to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or as comic relief alongside his longtime friend Fernando Poe Jr. Among the memorable non-villain roles he portrayed were in ''Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape'', where his brother Romy and Dindo Arroyo played the main villains of the film, and ''Ang Dalubhasa'' (without his moustache). Other non-villain appearances include: ''Bobocop'' is a comedy film where he plays the role as a police officer which starring Joey Marquez with Max Alvarado as the main villain; ''Eagle Squad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
