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2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival started from December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009. This year marks the return of the Escalera brothers in ''Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)'' and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo in '' Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat''. Compared to last year's nine official entries, however, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009. All official entries are open on Christmas Day. Viva Films' '' Baler'', which aims to retell a contentious event of the Philippine revolution that happened in the church of San Luis de Tolosa in Baler, Aurora from July 1998 to June 1899, won ten awards including the Best Picture, Best Actress for Anne Curtis, Best Director for Mark Meily and the Gatpun ... [...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] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Visual Effects
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Visual Effects is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 16th Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1990; Sammy Arranzamendez and Benny Batoccoy won the award for their creation of visual effects in ''Shake, Rattle & Roll II'' and it is given to an animator(s) who demonstrate great visual effects in a motion picture."Metro Manila Film Festival:1990" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Chairman and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Bacolod
Nikki Bacólod (born Monique Echieverri Bacólod on August 18, 1989), is a Filipino people, Filipina singer, television host, swimmer and actress. She is best known for placing as first runner up in the 2005 season of ABS-CBN's Search for the Star in a Million. As a result of her placing, she won a recording contract under VIVA Records, and thereafter released two albums, ''In Full Bloom'' and ''Not That Kind of Girl''. Filmography Television Films *2012: Of All the Things (film), Of All the Things as Princess Pamintuan *2010: Babe, I Love You as KengKeng *2009: You Changed My Life as Beng *2008: Baler (film), Baler as Lumeng *2007: Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo as Lisa Discography Solo albums Awards and recognition * 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" from the movie "Baler". See also * Search for the Star in a Million References External links Nikki's Official Website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bacolod, Nikki Star Magic De La Salle University al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phillip Salvador
Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor. Acting career Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in minor roles in Philippine movies until he became a protégé of director Lino Brocka. Together, they made more than ten films in a row, including ''Ang Tatay Kong Nanay'' (1978), ''Mananayaw'' (1978), ''Gumising Ka, Maruja'' (1978), ''Hayop sa Hayop'' (1978), ''Init'' (1979), ''Jaguar'' (1979), ''Bona'' (1980), ''Kontrobersyal'' (1981), ''Cain at Abel'' (1982) and ''PX'' (1982). ''Jaguar'', where Salvador played the lead, became the first Filipino film to be entered into competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Salvador played the leading role in another Brocka film, '' Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim'' (1985), for which he won his first of three FAMAS Best Actor awards. In 1989, Salvador again starred in another Brocka film, ''Orapronobis'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Locsin
Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama", Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including '' Bira! Darna! Bira!'' (1979), ''Disgrasyada'' (1970), '' Working Girls'' (1979), ''Manila By Night'' (1980) and ''Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong si Bobo'' (2009). In 2012, Locsin was inducted at the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame for her contribution to Philippine film industry. She was recognized as one of the prominent sex goddesses of the late 70s, together with then rival Lorna Tolentino. As a seasoned actress, Locsin has garnered multiple nominations from FAMAS and Gawad Urian Awards. In 2009, she bagged the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the 5th Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival. As a film actress she has starred in lead roles through the 70’s 80’s and 90’s in the late 90s she starred in Daytime dramas such as Kadenang Kristal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He began his career by winning the Mr. Pogi ("Handsome") talent search on the noontime variety television show ''Eat Bulaga!'' His career has spanned over 20 years and a variety of genres, warranting the moniker, "''Asian Drama King of Primetime''." Career Rosales has garnered international attention in the Asian, African, and Latin American television markets since the distribution of his drama series in these regions. He gained international stardom in several countries (Malaysia, China, Ghana, Cambodia, Peru, Colombia, and many others) for his primetime soaps such as ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004) and ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (2009–2010), all co-starring Kristine Hermosa. Since its original rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After
''Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)'' is a 2008 Filipino adventure comedy film starring actors Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. It is part of the ''Iskul Bukol'' franchise, depicting its characters 20 years after the end of the original TV series. It is also the fourth ''Iskul Bukol'' film (after 1977's ''Iskul Bukol the Movie'', 1980's ''Iskul Bukol Freshmen'', and 1987's ''The Best of Iskul Bukol: The Movie''). The movie, which was a joint collaboration of APT Entertainment, M-ZET Productions, and OctoArts Films, was one of the movies exhibited at the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. Premise Vic Ungasis (Vic Sotto) is an archaeologist who has recovered the Kali of Humabon and is looking for a partner sword, the Kampilan of Lapulapu, plus the Peseta, one of Judas Iscariot's 30 pieces of silver which reportedly gives the bearer immortality, while taking care of a Cambodian-Filipino boy (Buboy Villar) who was orphaned when his parents were ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
APT Entertainment
APT Entertainment, Inc. is a television and film production company in the Philippines. History APT Entertainment, Inc. is a subsidiary of TAPE Inc., and the producer of the longest-running noontime variety show, ''Eat Bulaga!''. APT stands for Antonio P. Tuviera, its co-owner and chairman who is also a producer of ''Eat Bulaga!'', along with his business partner Malou Choa-Fagar. APT Entertainment is a partner of GMA Network. APT Entertainment, Inc. is a content provider for television and a production company for movies and events which has been behind TV series such as Telesine, True Stories and Lenten Specials aired over GMA Network. APT Entertainment gave birth to television hits including ''Betty and the Beast'', a comedy-drama with singer-songwriter Aiza Seguerra and actor-comedian Jimmy Santos, and ', a musical-gag show top-billed by comedy brilliants Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, aired on QTV (GMA Network subsidiary, now known as GMA News TV). APT Studios APT St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OctoArts Films
OctoArts Films (also known as OctoArts Films International for foreign films) is a Filipino film production and distribution company founded in 1989 by Orly R. Ilacad. A veteran record producer, Ilacad only decided to establish the film company when producer Simon Ongpin agreed to be its head. List of films *''Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die)'' (1990) *''Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras'' (1991) *''Ali in Wonderland'' (1992) *''Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama'' (1992) *'' Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo'' (1992) *''Working Students'' (1992) *''Ano Ba 'Yan?'' (1992) *'' Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' (1992) *''Beloy Montemayor: Tirador ng Cebu'' (1993) *''Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story'' (1993) *''Mama's Boys: Mga Praningning'' (1993) *''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) *''Paniwalaan Mo Ako'' (1993) *''Loretta'' (1993) *''Pwera Biro Mahal Kita: Da Beach Boys'' (1994) *''Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together'' (1994) *''Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!'' (1994) *''Si Ayala at si Zob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' () is a 2008 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo. It is the sequel to a 2003 comedy film ''Ang Tanging Ina''. It was released on December 25, 2008, as Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film grossed a total of PHP 204 million and was the all time box office hit in the Philippines until Star Cinema's ''You Changed My Life'' beat it. As of April 2009, it grossed pesos. Ai-Ai delas Alas reprises her role Ina Montecilio. It also stars Eugene Domingo as Rowena, Carlo Aquino as Tri, Alwyn Uytingco as Pip, Shaina Magdayao as Seven, Serena Dalrymple as Cate, Jiro Manio as Shammy and Yuuki Kadooka as Ten-Ten. Plot The film begins with Ina Montecillo (Ai-Ai delas Alas) at the funeral of her fourth husband, Eddie (Dennis Padilla). She and her best friend Rowena (Domingo) then work as a stunt doubles for a film directed by her former employer, Bruno. Four of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film studios in the Philippines, along with Viva Films and Regal Entertainment. Star Cinema List of films produced and released by Star Cinema, has produced and released most of the List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines, highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct DWRR-FM, MOR 101.9 Manila, forms the Star Creatives Group, the main entertainment division of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. History Vanguard Films (1982–1989) Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio. In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, ''Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'' was adapted into a film and it stars Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Sound Engineering
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Sound Engineer is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; ''Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' film received the award and it grants to a film exhibiting the finest or most aesthetic sound editing or sound design."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Chairman and key members of the film industry. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
