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2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines. The theme of the film festival would be "''Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya''" (). The inaugural edition was supposed to be held in 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition is now considered to be the first iteration of the film festival. Following the organization of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, the MMDA announced on January 9, 2023, that the summer film festival will be held from April 8 to 18, 2023. The parade of stars was scheduled to be held on April 1, 2023, while the awards night will be on April 11, 2023. The deadline of submission for entries was set on February 17, 2023. Entries The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Metro Manila Film Festival
The Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (Summer MMFF) is film festival intended to be held annually in Metro Manila, Philippines. The event is a spin-off of the Metro Manila Film Festival which is officially held every December. Like its sister festival, excludes foreign films and only show shortlisted entries in digital theaters except IMAX and 4D theaters. It was originally slated to take place in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced to halt the event as a result of closure of the theaters having to shut for over 20 months. The first edition would be held in April 2023. Background The Metro Manila Summer Film Festival was intended to be as a "second run" of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The summer festival was proposed to start on Black Saturday which usually falls in the summer season of the Philippines while the regular MMFF will continue to start every Christmas Day of the year. A summer iteration of the MMFF was adopted to encourage Filipino filmmakers to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchong Dee
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee (, born November 5, 1988), professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama ''Katorse'' (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake ''Maria la del Barrio'' (2011). He also starred in ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (2012–13), and '' Muling Buksan ang Puso''. He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee. Early life and education Enchong Dee was born at 8:21 pm on November 5, 1988 at Mother Seton Hospital in Naga, Camarines Sur, to Johnson Molina Dee and Maria Theresa Diño Velasquez. He has two brothers, Angel James Dee, who is also an actor, while his younger brother, Isiah Dee, is a student in De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. Enchong also has a young sister, Angelika Dee, who is a student in Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Cubao, Quezon City. He graduated from Naga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Ticman Quinto (; born November 26, 1989) is a Filipina singer, actress, entrepreneur and winner of '' Star Power: Sharon's Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar'' in 2011. Quinto has been dubbed as the "''Philippines’ Queen of Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs.''" In addition to her six platinum-selling albums and certified-selling singles including Fall in Love Again (2× Platinum), Patuloy ang Pangarap (2× Platinum) and Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon (Gold), she is also recognized as the reigning “''Power Diva''” of the local music industry for her singing prowess and belting ability. Her self-titled debut album was certified 2× Platinum by PARI and became Astrovision's best-selling album for the first quarter of 2011. The follow-up sophomore album “Fall In Love Again” also became a hit and bagged the number-one spot of Astroplus’ top-selling OPM albums for more than a month, achieving Platinum status in the country. Her third studio album “Higher Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single Bells
''Single Bells'' is a 2023 Philippine black comedy film starring Alex Gonzaga and Angeline Quinto. It was directed by Fifth Solomon under TinCan Productions and Black Cap Pictures. Premise Rose Ann (Alex Gonzaga) vows to remain single forever after being stood up by his ex-fiancé on her wedding day and commits to take care of her handicapped mother. Rose Ann later meets her former lover at a radio station she works as a voice talent. The film delves on whether Rose Ann would or would not give the man another chance. Meanwhile, Rose Mae (Angeline Quinto) is a desperate to be in a romantic relationship. She is a frequent user of dating apps and a frequent attendee of speed dating events. She eventually finds a match but realize that the man may be too good to be true. Both Rose Ann and Rose Mae would befriend each other and join the Single Bells Organization, a self-love group for people who are single. Cast *Alex Gonzaga as Rose Ann *Angeline Quinto as Rose Mae *Aljur Abrenica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlo Aquino
Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performance in the 1998 film ''Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?'' with veteran actress Vilma Santos based on the award-winning novel by Lualhati Bautista. Life and career Aquino started his showbiz career as a child actor and rose to popularity as a teen actor during the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN's ''Star Magic'', he also appeared in some shows of rival station GMA Network as a contract artist under GMA Artist Center. As of 2012, he exclusively works for ABS-CBN again. He dated former on-screen love team Angelica Panganiban during their teens and remained friends after their break-up. Aside from Panganiban, Aquino previously dated Camille Prats and Maja Salvador. As of 2018, Aquino and Panganiban te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love You Long Time (film)
''Love You Long Time'' is a 2023 Philippine romance drama film directed by JP Habac under Studio Three Sixty starring Carlo Aquino and Eisel Serrano. The film revolves around the interaction of two characters in two different timelines via two-way radios. Cast *Carlo Aquino as Uly *Eisel Serrano as Ikay; a romance screenwriter Other cast members include Ana Abad Santos, Meanne Espinosa, Juan Miguel Severo, Arlene Muhlach and Patrick Quiroz. Production ''Love You Long Time'' is directed by JP Habac and written by Gena Tenaja. Set in Baguio and Atok, Benguet, the film was produced under Studio Three Sixty. Release ''Love You Long Time'' screened in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the eight official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joven Tan
Jovinor "Joven" Tan is a Filipino film director and songwriter. Education Tan, who was born in Malabon, attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he earned a degree in mass communication. He was a member of the school's Bagong Himig chorale, which covered a large portion of his educational expenses. Career Music Tan has been creating music since 1999. He has collaborated with composers Sunny Ilacad, Eric Dela Cruz Narvaez, and Sherwin Castillo. He also wrote songs for Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, the VoizBoys and Ai-Ai de las Alas. He entered the 2013 Himig Handog songwriting competition which he won through the love song "Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" fielded in the grand final. Among his other songs is the LGBT-themed "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" which was performed by Michael Pangilinan at Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014. Film Tan is also a film director. Among his directorial works are ''Paupahan'', ''Bahay ni Lola 2'', ''Tabi-Tabi Po'' and '' Otlum''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RK Bagatsing
Ramon Khino "RK" S. Bagatsing (born May 9, 1988) is a Filipino film and television actor. Bagatsing is most notable for the role of Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo in the ABS-CBN primetime series ''Wildflower''. Early life Bagatsing is the son of actor Ramon "Boy" Bagatsing, Jr. and Marilou San Diego. He is the younger brother of actor Raymond Bagatsing and actress Monina Bagatsing. Bagatsing's paternal grandfather is the former Manila City Mayor Ramon Bagatsing, the city's longest-serving mayor. Career Bagatsing has been nominated for acting awards for his roles in '' Apocalypse Child'' and ''Slumber Party''. Outside his filming roles, he has also dabbled in television appearing in episodes of ''Wagas'' and ''Ipaglaban Mo!''. In 2018, he was part of ABS-CBN's initial drama offering and Afternoon TV Series ''Araw Gabi'', with JM de Guzman and he played the trending Primetime TV Series ''Wildflower A wildflower (or wild flower) is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (film)
''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko: The Music of Rey Valera'' is a 2023 Filipino biographical musical film revolving around the life of Filipino musician Rey Valera. It is directed by Joven Tan under Saranggola Media Productions and stars RK Bagatsing. Cast *RK Bagatsing as Rey Valera:Bagatsing was not the first choice actor to portray the role of the musician. As preparation for the portrayal, he studied YouTube clips of Valera, his concerts, and his interviews. He intentionally did not meet with Valera prior to filming to avoid giving in to pressure and "commit major acting mistakes". The film also features Aljur Abrenica, Rico Barrera, Gelli de Belen, Josh de Guzman, Christopher de Leon, Lotlot de Leon, Jenine Desiderio, Meg Imperial, Ronnie Lazaro, Gian Magdangal, Carlo Mendoza, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Pekto Nacua, Eric Nicolas, Dennis Padilla, Epy Quizon, Biboy Ramirez, Arman Reyes, Ariel Rivera, Ricky Revero, Rosanna Roces, Lloyd Samartino, Shira Tweg, Lou Veloso, and Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Martinez (director)
Chris D. Martinez is a Filipino film screenwriter, director, producer and playwright. He has won Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his plays. He is the author of the book ''Laugh Trip''. Works As film director * '' Here Comes the Bride'' (2010) * ''My Valentine Girls'' (2011) * '' Temptation Island'' (2011) * '' Shake, Rattle & Roll XIII'' (2011) * '' I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!'' (2012) * '' Status: It's Complicated'' (2013) * '' Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel'' (2013) * '' The Gifted'' (2014) * ''You're Still the One'' (2015) * ''Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin'' (2016) * ''Working Beks'' (2016) * '' Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough'' (2016) * '' Extra Service'' (2017) * ''Meant to Beh ''Meant to Beh'' is a 2017 Philippine family comedy film directed by Chris Martinez and starred by Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta. It was distributed and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment and served as an officia ...'' (2017) Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brightlight Productions
Brightlight Productions is a Philippine television production company founded and owned by Albee Benitez who previously served as Negros Occidental's 3rd district representative from 2010 to 2019 and the current Mayor of Bacolod. Airing more than 18 hours of airtime every week, it currently serves as one of the blocktime partners and distributor of Cignal Entertainment for TV5 and ABS-CBN Corporation for Kapamilya Channel, A2Z (blocktime with ZOE Broadcasting Network), Kapamilya Online Live, ABS-CBN's international channel The Filipino Channel, and streaming platform iWantTFC (blocktime for ''Rated Korina'' and airing rights for '' Sunday 'Kada'', ''Oh My Dad!'', and '' I Got You'') and has signed up stars and talents from ABS-CBN and GMA Network. History Following the non-renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise after its expiration on May 4, 2020, and its denial on July 10, 2020, TV5, secured timeslots from several other blocktimers featuring artists from the aforementioned n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KaladKaren
Jervi Ryan E. Lisaba (born August 9), also known as KaladKaren or KaladKaren Davila, is a Filipino trans woman, impersonator, and television personality most known for her impression of ABS-CBN news anchor, Karen Davila. Education and career Jervi graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman in Quezon City as Magna Cum Laude in her degree program BA Broadcast Communication. She was also a member of UP SAMASKOM (Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon). In 2016, Jervi impersonated Karen Davila in the Philippine presidential election, as part of a political satire event led by the University of the Philippines. She is a judge on ''Drag Race Philippines ''Drag Race Philippines'' is a Philippine reality competition television series. It is a spin-off of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. The series is produced by World of Wonder and Fullhouse Asia Production Studios. The series airs on Discovery+ and HBO ...''. Filmography Television Film References {{Drag Race Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
