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1998 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 24th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1998. It was a clean sweep for '' José Rizal'' in the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie won all but one of the eighteen awards at stake, which is the Best Actress given to Alice Dixson Alice Dixson (born Jessie Alice Dixson; ; July 28, 1969) or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen. Biography Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, she was the Philipp ... for her portrayal in ''Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo''. Entries Winners and nominees Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Multiple awards References External links * {{MMFF Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF MMFF ... [...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] |
Celso Ad
Celso is a given name, a variant of Celsus. It may refer to: People * Celso Sozzini (1517-1570), Italian freethinker * Celso Mancini (1542-1612), Italian Roman Catholic prelate * Celso Zani (1580-unknown), Italian Roman Catholic prelate * Celso Golmayo Zúpide (1820-1898), Spanish-Cuban chess player * Celso Caesar Moreno (1830-1901), Italian adventurer and political figure * Afonso Celso, Viscount of Ouro Preto (1836-1912), Brazilian politician and last Prime Minister of the Empire of Brazil * Celso Ceretti (1844-1919), Italian anarchist and socialist politician * Celso Benigno Luigi Costantini (1876-1958), Italian Roman Catholic cardinal * Celso Lagar (1891-1966), Spanish painter * Celso de Freitas (1912-1970), Guyanese cricketer * Celso Emilio Ferreiro (1912-1979), Spanish Galicianist activist writer and politician * Celso Peçanha (1916-2016), Brazilian politician, lawyer and journalist * Celso Furtado (1920-2004), Brazilian economist * Celso Brant (1920-2004), Brazilian politici ... [...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] |
GMA Films
GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography History Background GMA tested the movie waters by co-producing films with Viva Films. Among the movies that were co-produced were '' Ober Da Bakod: The Movie'', ''Forever'' and ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko''. Although not credited in the opening and closing credits of the movies, the network's logo appeared in the aforementioned movies' posters in theaters and newspaper ads. 1995–2000: Early years In 1995, GMA launched its own film outfit as Cinemax Studios under the supervision of Jimmy Duavit and Butch Jimenez, with ''Run Barbi Run'' as its maiden movie. Later that year, Cinemax inked a co-production deal with OctoArts Films in which OctoArts would distribute the movies in theaters nationwide, while Cinemax (through its mother network, GMA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey Ferriols
Michelle Ferriols (born March 8, 1973), simply known as Mickey Ferriols, is an American-born Filipino actress. She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania. Career Ferriols shot into stardom via a PLDT commercial. She has since starred in memorable teleseryes like ''Sana Maulit Muli'', '' Hiram'', ''Dyosa'', '' Ina Kapatid Anak'' and ''Kadenang Ginto'', among all. She also appeared in several movie blockbusters such as ''Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?'' (1998), ''Jose Rizal'' (1998), ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' (2003), ''Caregiver'' (2008), and '' Born to Love You'' (2012); all of which she worked with high-caliber actors with the likes of Cesar Montano and Sharon Cuneta. For some time, Ferriols hosted award-winning shows such as ''Eat Bulaga'' and ''Unang Hirit ''Unang Hirit'' () is a Philippine television news broadcasting and talk show broadcast by GMA Network. It is the longest running morning show in the Philippines. Originally hosted by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhong Hilario
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Philippines, Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently serving as a Sangguniang Panlungsod, councilor of Makati from its Legislative districts of Makati#1st District, 1st district since 2016. He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the Mara Clara (2010 TV series), 2010 remake of Mara Clara, and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in ''Ang Probinsyano, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's noontime variety show ''It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), It's Showtime.'' Early life Hilario was born on August 11, 1976 in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinchin Gutierrez
Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1969), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist. Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie'' (1994) with Aiko Melendez and Richard Gomez, ''Sa Aking Mga Kamay'' (1998) with Christopher de Leon and Aga Muhlach and ''April, May and June'' with Agot Isidro and Alma Concepcion in 1998 for Star Cinema. Personal life Gutierrez is the daughter of botanist Dr. Hermes Gutierrez and painter Cecilia Arnaldo. She earned her bachelor's degree in communication arts from Miriam College and was enrolled in a combined MA/PhD program in organizational development (major in transformative spirituality) at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI), recently completing the same. Gutierrez endorsed Pantene Shampoo in 1995. She retired from acting in 2010. Advocacy Gutierrez is the founding chair and president of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pen Medina
Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television shows. He became well-known after getting the role of the villainous Hagorn in the 2005 fantasy television series ''Encantadia''. He has won the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards, and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival. He is also the second KFC Filipino Colonel as well as a model and painter. He is also an activist who joins rallies against those in power as well as participates in anti-vaccination and anti-mask protests amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Personal life Pen Medina was born to Eliseo Medina Sr. and Trinidad Parungao in Arayat, Pampanga on August 27, 1950. He graduated high ... [...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] |
Gardo Versoza
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "NINO ESPEDILLA" in true life. Later, he went on to star in action movies such as ''Cesar Climaco'', ''Mison'', and ''Ka Hector''. He has also appeared in critically acclaimed movies such as the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya version of ''Rizal'' where he played the role of hero Andres Bonifacio and ''Sisa'' where he played the role of Jose Rizal / Pepe. He has recently even tried his hand in comedy starring in ''Pinoy Blonde''. His success is not limited to movies alone. He also has starred of some of the highest rated shows in Philippine television including ''Mula sa Puso'' where he portrayed Domingo, ''It Might Be You'' as Camilo San Carlos and ''Sugo'' where he was Apo Abukay. At the onset and during his heyday, Gardo Versoza was tagged "Asia's Sexiest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Fabregas
Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel García. Career Fábregas began his acting career in theatre before entering show business. He became a part of Repertory Philippines where he acted in many plays and musicals. Fábregas is a former host of the gag show '' Sic O'Clock News'' ( IBC 13). He is also a former wrestling segment reporter of ''Pinoy Wrestling'' ( PTV 4), where he was dubbed the local version of WWE reporter Mean Gene Okerlund. He is also a musical scorer, having won awards for his works in films. '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'', which was screened at the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), was the recipient of the Best Music accolade, a film which he did the musical score for. He also did the musical score for ''Rizal sa Dapitan'' and '' Kutob'', which were screened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Torre
José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historical drama ''Amigo'' (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle. Early career At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's ''Gumising ka, Maruja'' which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film ''Oro, Plata, Mata''. Personal life Torre' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
