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1979 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 5th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1979. Ten movies vied for top honors in the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival. HPS Productions' ''Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan'' was named Best Film and was the top grosser of the festival. ''Ina Ka ng Anak Mo'' received three major awards including the Best Actor and Best Actress for Raul Aragon, and Lolita Rodriguez Dolores Marquez Clark, better known by her screen name Lolita Rodriguez (January 29, 1935 – November 28, 2016), was a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. She was paired with Eddie Arenas in ''Gilda'' (1956), in which she won her first F ... and Nora Aunor respectively. ''Video 48''. Retrieved 2014-04-11. [...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] |
Tony Santos, Sr
Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby league footballer * Tony (footballer, born 1983), full name Tony Heleno da Costa Pinho, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1986), full name Antônio de Moura Carvalho, Brazilian football attacking midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1989), full name Tony Ewerton Ramos da Silva, Brazilian football right-back Film, theater and television * Tony Awards, a Broadway theatre honor * ''Tony'' (1982 film), a Kannada film * ''Tony'' (2009 film), a British horror film directed by Gerard Johnson * ''Tony'' (2013 film), an Indian Kannada thriller film * "Tony" (''Skins'' series 1), an episode of British comedy-drama ''Skins'' * "Tony" (''Skins'' series 2), an episode of ''Skins'' Music * Tony T., stage name of British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Moreno
German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early life Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina. He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite. His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold ''bibingka'', peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker. Career Early career Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and ''telonero'' (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater in 1957. His first break was a role as Jesus Christ for the Manila Grand Opera House. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil stage and the post-war screen. Later career In 1963, Moreno took his comedy act to Sampaguita Pictures, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudy Fernandez (actor)
Rodolfo Valentino Padilla Fernandez (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008), better known as Rudy Fernandez or Daboy, was a Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in Philippine cinema during the 1980s up to the early 1990s. Early life and career Fernandez was born at 8:36 PM on March 3, 1952 at Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Manila. He is the eldest son of the late film director Gregorio Fernandez and actress Pilar Padilla (daughter of José Padilla Sr.). Both his parents were from Lubao, Pampanga, which he considered his hometown. He made his film debut at the age of three, appearing in ''Luksang Tagumpay'' (1956), which was directed by his father. He also appeared in another film of his father's, ''Emily'' (1960). Fernandez started his active film career while a student at the University of Santo Tomas, when he was signed to a contract by Sampaguita Pictures in 1970. He was first featured by Sampaguita Pictures in ''For Your Mama'' (1970), then pair ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alma Moreno
Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born; May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno, is a Filipina actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno. Acting career She appeared in her first movie as a Darna in ''Urduja'' with Amalia Fuentes, while her first starring role was in ''Ligaw na Bulaklak Part 2'' ("''Lost Flower''") with Vic Silayan, which was her breakout film. The 1976 film was directed by National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal. From then until the late 1980s, Moreno starred in a number of revealing movies that were box office hits, earning her the title "Sex Goddess of Philippine Movies" of the 1970s and 1980s. Bernal had also directed her in the acclaimed film, ''City After Dark'', that premiered in 1980. Her other notable films include the 1993 Gawad Urian Best Picture, ''Makati Avenue Office Girls'' (directed by José Javier Reyes) and the 1977 ''Mga Bilanggong Birhen'' ("' ... [...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] |
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] |
Romeo Rivera
Romeo Rivera (born September 27, 1946) is a Filipino actor. He appeared in more than 95 movies and television shows. Career In 1963, Sampaguita Pictures introduced him with a bunch of young teenage stars which they called the Sampaguita-Vera-Perez All Stars: Rosemarie Sonora, Blanca Gomez, Gina Pareño, Lito Legaspi, Dindo Fernando, and Pepito Rodriguez, among others. The movies they made were ''Mga Batang Artista'' (1964), ''Mga Batang Bakasyonista'' (1964), ''Mga Batang Iskwater'' (1964), and ''Mga Batang Turista'' (1965), among others. He received a nomination for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor 1966 in ''Paalam sa Kahapon''. He played as Mr. Crisford in 1995 family-drama film '' Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa'' starring Camille Prats as well as Pontius Pilate in Kristo in 1996. Filmography Movies *'' Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!'' (2011) *''Warat'' (1999) *''Bobby Barbers: Parak'' (1997) *'' Kristo'' (1996) *''Dyesebel'' (1996) *''Sa Aking Mga Kamay'' (1996) *''Eskapo'' (1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemarie Gil
Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil was born in Quiapo, Manila to Carlos Gil Jr. and Maria Dolores Castellvi. Her family owned a hacienda in Porac, Pampanga. She was educated at the elite Assumption Convent (now Assumption College). Career Premiere Productions gave her the title role in her first movie ''Sta. Rita De Casia (Patrona ng Imposible)'' (1958). She starred in ''Night of the Cobra Woman'' (1972) and ''Naked Vengeance'' (1985), among others. Gil married fellow actor-musician Eddie Mesa in 1958, putting her stardom on hold, while her husband enjoyed a career in the limelight. The couple would eventually settle in the United States, separate and then reconcile. She reclaimed her stardom in the 1970s upon her return, and starred in movies for international release. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Ilagan
Julius Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1955 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. He hosted ''Stop, Look and Listen'' and starred in ''My Son, My Son'' and '' Goin' Bananas'', and starred and participated in a number of movies. Born Julius Abad Ilagan on January 20, 1955, his good looks eventually made him a matinee idol, starring in the films ''Maruja'' (1967), ''Tubog Sa Ginto'' (1970), ''Pinoy Crazy Boys'' (1974), and ''Hinog Sa Pilit''. And because the looks came with deep talent, Jay survived the transition from teen star to adult actor - winning a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, ''Kisapmata'', another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in ''Sister Stella L.'', and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in ''Maging Akin Ka Lamang''. His acting range was versatile as he has also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside critically-acclaimed dramatic films. Personal life The son of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Artists of the Philippines (CAP), dedicated to helping artists address issues confronting the country, and the Free the Artist Movement. He was a member of the Coalition for the Restoration of Democracy. He directed landmark films such as ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), '' Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' (1975), ''Insiang'' (1976), '' Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim'' (1984), and '' Orapronobis'' (1989). After his death in a car accident in 1991, he was posthumously given the National Artist of the Philippines for Film award for "having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts." In 2018, Brocka was identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a Motu Proprio human rights violations victim of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Alvarado
Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 – April 6, 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Early life Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila. In his youth, he was a member of street gangs, as well as an itinerant manual laborer. Career He broke into films in 1948 as a bit player in ''Halik sa Bandila''. Soon after, he was frequently cast as a villain in films produced by Premiere Production and its sister company, Larry Santiago Productions, as well as People's Pictures. He first gained critical notice in the 1953 film ''Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo'' directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nominations, winning the trophy in 1971 for ''Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria''. Alvarado was also nominated for a FAMAS Best Actor award in 1968 for ''Tatak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
