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1982 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 8th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1982. ECP's ''Himala'' captured nine awards in the 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival including the Best Picture, Best Director for Ishmael Bernal and Best Actress for Nora Aunor among others. The film also emerged the top grosser of the festival edging FPJ Productions' ''Ang Panday...Ikatlong Yugto''. Entries Winners and nominees Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Multiple awards Commentary Second Golden Age of Philippine film The period of the Philippine film's artistic accomplishment begins in 1975 (three years after Ferdinand Marcos' declaration of Martial Law) and ending in the February 1986 People Power Revolution where Marcos lost his power. Nora Aunor's '' Bona'' and ''Himala'' in 1980 Events January * January 4 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission. * January 6 – Global Positioning System time epoch ... [...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] |
Delia Razon
Delia Razon (born Lucy May Grytz; born August 8, 1931) is a Filipina actress born to a German father and a Spanish Filipina mother. She made her debut in 1949 in the LVN Pictures' ''Krus na Bituin''. Dona Narcisa de Leon discovered Lucy's talent and gave her the screen name Delia Razon. She became popular for her loveteam with Rogelio dela Rosa. She married Aurelio Reyes, whose daughter Rea Reyes married Rey "PJ" Abellana, a 1980s movie heartthrob. Carla Abellana is Razon's granddaughter. Filmography Film *''Awit ng Bulag'' (1948) *''Gitano'' (1949) *''Mutya ng Pasig'' (1950) *''Prinsipe Amante sa Rubitanya'' (1951) *''Rodrigo de Villa'' (1952) *''Digmaan ng Damdamin'' (1952) *''Señorito'' (1953) *''Dambanang Putik'' (1954) *''Lapu-Lapu'' (1955) *'' Luksang Tagumpay'' (1956) *''Haplos'' (1982) *''Sigaw ng Katarungan'' (1984) *''Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas'' (1987) *'' Kapag Puno Na ang Salop'' (1987) *'' Ang Supremo'' (1988) *'' Pik Pak Boom'' (1988) *''Joey Boy Munti, 15 Anyos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snooky Serna
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica. She is credited for doing a huge amount of film and television work as a Child Superstar in the 1970s to the 1980s and mid 80s-90s as one of the Movie Teen Queens, bankable film and highly acclaimed actress in the Philippines. Just recently, she bagged two international awards - the Jury Award Best Performance and Best Actress Award - at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York. According to reports Snooky is the first actor to win two major awards at the film festival. In the 2000s, she regained more critical acclaim and controversy in Television and Independent Films gearing her to the new film culture. The 1986 film ''Blusang Itim'' gave her more commercial success at the box office fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Poe, Jr
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King" (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies"). He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor. Poe appeared in around 300 films spanning from 1955 to 2003. The teenage Poe joined the film industry as a stuntman after the untimely death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr. His film debut was ''Anak ni Palaris'' (1955), a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film ''Lo Waist Gang'' and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed". His notable films include: ''Only the Brave Know Hell'' (1965), Lino Brocka's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Correa Diaz-Abaya (March 30, 1955 – October 8, 2012) was a Filipina multi-award winning film director. She was conferred the Order of National Artists of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022, she was the founder and president of the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, a film school based in Antipolo, Philippines. She was the director of the 1998 film ''José Rizal'', a biographical film on the Philippines' national hero. She was part of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Early life Diaz was born in Quezon City in 1955. She was one of seven children of lawyers Conrado Diaz and Felicitas Correa Diaz. She grew up quite privileged. Her father is from Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and is related to Valentín Díaz, who was one of the founding signatories in 1892 of the nationalist association La Liga Filipina with José Rizal, whom her famous film was about. Marilou and her siblings grew up in a house filled with art that was instituted by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Andolong
Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer, where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs. Personal life Sandy Andolong was born Melisande Pinga Andolong on January 16, 1959, in North General Hospital (now José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center), Santa Cruz, Manila. Andolong is married to Christopher de Leon, whom she has five children Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel, and Mica. She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon. Andolong has gone under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December ..., Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Playgirl'', ''Bayan Ko'', ''Brutal'', ''Salome'', ''Mulanay'', and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas. From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as ''Kambal Sa Uma'' and 2010's ''Habang May Buhay''. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series ''Hiram na Puso'', a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network. In 2016, she came back to television in the ... [...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] |
Moral (1982 Film)
''Moral'' is a 1982 Filipino coming-of-age drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee. It is the second in a loose trilogy of feminist films by Diaz-Abaya and Lee which discusses women's issues, along with ''Brutal'' (1980) and ''Karnal'' (1983). Set in contemporary times in the Philippines, the film stars Lorna Tolentino, Gina Alajar, Sandy Andolong and Anna Marin as a group of friends and follows the course of their lives over the course of several years after they graduate from college. A "loosely structured, observational drama", the film discusses several topics that Diaz-Abaya and Lee saw as taboo at the time, such as abortion, rape, and gender inequality in the context of the changing morals of the time. This is Seven Star Productions' last feature film. While it initially had an underwhelming reception from both critics and the general public upon its release, ''Moral'' has grown in stature over time and is now considered by some critics as one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Israel
Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (10 December 1947 – 11 October 2016), known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television playing father and supporting roles. On 11 October 2016, Israel suffered blood vomiting, and later died in his home, according to actress Vivian Velez, a member of the Damay Kamay Foundation. He was 68. His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances. Before his death, Israel was seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year. Filmography Film 1970s *''Bobby Jerrylito Cañada Boy Habal ni Tonet'' (1975) *''Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak'' (1975) *''Ligaya Mo'y Inagaw Mo'' (1976) *''Makamandag si Adora'' (1976) *''Escolta: Mayo 13, Biyernes ng Hapon'' (1976) *''Ikaw... Ako, Laban sa Mundo'' (1976) *''Walang Bakas na Naiiwan'' (1977) *''Bloody Hero'' (1977) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romy Diaz
Jose Romeo Bustillos Diaz (November 28, 1940 – May 10, 2005) was a Filipino actor. He performed in films such as ''Ang Maestro'' (1981), ''The Impossible Kid'' (1982), ''Gising Na... Ang Higanteng Natutulog'' (1995) and ''Si Samson at Si Delilah'' (1983). people.theiapolis.com Other notable roles were in films like ''Kalawang sa Bakal'' (1987), ''Don Pepe'' (1988), ''Pambato'' (1993), ''Tunay na Magkaibigan Peksman'' (1994) and ''Jacob C.I.S.'' (1997). Biography His father was a Mexican American of Spanish descent. Diaz was the younger brother of |
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] |
