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30th Luna Awards
The 30th Luna Awards were held on August 26, 2012 at the Quezon City Sports Club and they honored the best Filipino films of the year 2011. The list of nominations were released on August 3, 2012. ''Thelma'' received the most nominations with nine. '' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' followed with eight. Both '' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' and ''Thelma'' dominated the ceremony. The former garnered six awards, including the Best Picture while the latter won four awards. Winners and nominees Note: Tikoy Aguiluz Amable "Tikoy" Aguiluz VI (born 1952) is a Filipino film director, film producer, screenwriter and cinematographer. In 1999, he founded the Cinemanila International Film Festival in Manila. Aguiluz is one of the leading figures in the alternat ... refused to take directorial credit after the producers re-shot, re-edited and re-scored the film without his knowledge and consent. Special awards Multiple nominations and awards Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the List of presidents of the Philippines, second president of the Philippines. The city was intended to be the Capital of the Philippines, national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Philippine government purchased for this purpose. It was officially proclaimed as the national capital on October 12, 1949, and several government departments and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay Jr. (born December 7, 1976) is a British-Filipino model, actor, and host. As of 2019, he is an exclusive talent of GMA Network. In 2021, he file for indefinite leave and is currently inactive in showbiz to attend personal life. Early life and education Ramsay was born on December 7, 1976, in Enfield, England, and he was raised in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. His Filipina mother, Remedios Paggao, was the head of the housekeeping unit of 11 Cadogan Gardens in England, and his British father, Derek Arthur Ramsay Sr. was an inspector for the Metropolitan Police Service stationed in Scotland Yard. He was educated in the Philippines at Maria Montessori High School and a boarding school in England. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Marketing in New Hampshire and Boston. Career Modelling Early in the 2000s, Ramsay found work as an MTV VJ, a model, as well as TV commercial actor. Television and film Ramsay first came into wider public attention in ''Eat Bula ... [...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] |
Roderick Paulate
Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The Singing Bee''. Paulate is also a comedian in shows ''Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata'', ''Oki Doki Doc'', ''Mana Mana'', ''Ang Tanging Ina: The Comedy Series'', and ''Tweets For My Sweets''. Paulate is also a dramatic actor in previous shows, ''Malayo Pa Ang Umaga'', ''Makita Ka Lang Muli'', ''Rosalinda'', ''Munting Heredera'' and his current action drama series, the long running ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'', which he plays a straight mayor-politician. Biography Child actor Paulate started his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Kasalanan Kaya'' in 1968. His first FAMAS award was for ''Anghel na Walang Langit'' in 1970. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Regala
John Paul Guido Boucher Scherrer, better known by his screen name John Regala, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor, Christian minister and environmentalist. Regala is popularly known for portraying antagonist roles in Philippine movies and television series especially in the 1990s. He is sometimes unofficially tagged as a "Bad Boy" of Philippine action films along with fellow action stars like Robin Padilla and the late Ace Vergel with the two being more known for the said nickname. Career Mainstream success and hiatus Regala enters showbusiness and became a teen member of ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment'', a hit Philippine TV show in the mid 80s. He became an action star in his first action movie ''Boy Kristiano'' (1989). Then he portrayed a villain role to Ronnie Ricketts in an action packed movie ''Isa-Isahin ko Kayo'' (1990). He has also collaborated with the upcoming action star Jeric Raval when he played the lead role as Marcial "Baby" Ama (Regala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (film)
''Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'' (Filipino: ''Kahapon, Ngayon, Bukas'') is a 2011 Filipino drama film directed by Jun Luna. The film stars Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Carla Abellana, Solenn Heussaff, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro and Eula Caballero. It is an official entry for the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was released on 25 December 2011. Plot A story of people and the secrets that tear them apart. It follows a surprising decision that family members make in the aftermath of a tragedy and life changing decisions that will either lead them to a future full of lasting happiness or despair. Cast *Maricel Soriano as Mariel *Gabby Concepcion as Gary *Jericho Rosales as Jacob *Dennis Trillo as Derek *Paulo Avelino as Vincent *Lovi Poe as Lori *Carla Abellana as Charlotte *Solenn Heussaff as Selene *Ronaldo Valdez as Donald *Agot Isidro as Agnes *Eula Caballero as Eunice *Chariz Solomon as Coreen *Wilma Doesnt as B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly referred to as “''The Diamond Star''” for her acting prowess, talent and popularity. Dubbed as the “''Taray Queen''” for her characteristically frank, street-smart, and quick-witted style, Soriano is the second Filipino actress with the most best-actress wins this century across the five biggest film awards ceremony. Tatler Asia ranked her as the 5th Top Veteran Actress of the Philippines, calling her “arguably the best actress of her time.” She has won over 40 best-actress wins throughout her career, becoming one of the most respected and illuminating artists in Philippine showbiz. Soriano is also recognised as the “''Drama Anthology Queen''” for the success of her two headlining drama series — Maricel Regal Drama Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Neighbor's Wife
''My Neighbor's Wife'' is a 2011 Filipino drama film directed by Jun Lana, starring Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Jake Cuenca, and Carla Abellana. The film premiered nationwide on September 14, 2011, under Regal Films. The movie was distributed by GMA Pictures for Philippine TV Preimere. Plot Two couples succumb to desire and longing. Cast *Dennis Trillo as Aaron Santillan *Lovi Poe as Giselle Perez *Jake Cuenca as Bullet Bernal *Carla Abellana as Jasmine Bernal *Dimples Romana as Tessa Vergara *Yogo Singh as Timothy 'Tommy' Bernal Cameos *Katrina Halili *Princess Manzon *Alvin Fortuna *Cara Eriguel *Shey Bustamante *April Sun *Jovic Susim *Aries Go *Isaiah Ersty Awards and nominations *2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie of the Year - Nominated *Movie Actress of the Year for (Lovi Poe) - Nominated *2012 FAP 30th Luna Awards Best Actress (Lovi Poe) - Nominated *2012 FAP 30th Luna Awards Best Supporting Actress (Carla Abellana) - Nominated *Best Cinematography ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kristal, and '' Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real'' (2014) as Shiela. She received her first Best Actress award in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for the film ''Mayohan'' in the role of Lilibeth. The same year, she was also a FAMAS Best Actress awardee for the film ''Sagrada Familia'' in the role of Kath Asero. In 2021, Poe transferred to ABS-CBN. Early and personal life Lovi Poe was born as Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe in St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, to Filipino actors Fernando Poe Jr. and Rowena Moran. It was in February 2004 when Poe Jr. admitted to the public that he has a daughter with the former actress and beauty queen making her and Senator Grace Poe half-sisters. Poe finished high schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugene Domingo
Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy Star for All Seasons" and was a sidekick of Ai-Ai delas Alas in the '' Ang Tanging Ina'' series (20032010), until her very first lead film role in ''Kimmy Dora'' in 2009. Domingo's other notable films include ''Bahay Kubo'' (2007) for which she received her first Best Supporting Actress award. Her most successful film to date is the Cinemalaya entry, ''Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank'' (2011), which is the highest-grossing independent film in Philippine history. The film was an official entry for various international film festivals in Vancouver, South Korea, Hawaii, Japan, and Italy. The film was also chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines to represent the Philippines in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever And A Day (2011 Film)
''Forever and a Day'' is a 2011 Filipino romance film starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. The film was released by Star Cinema. The film premiered on June 15, 2011. Plot Eugene (Sam Milby) arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy (KC Concepcion) and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Eugene’s original plan. Raffy helps Eugene appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Eugene begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Eugene expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved. Now, it is Eugene’s turn to make Raffy belie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KC Concepcion
Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and '' When I Met U'' (2009), and television series such as ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), ''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (2013) and ''Ikaw Lamang'' (2014). She is often dubbed as the "Mega Daughter", in reference to her mother Sharon Cuneta's honorific as the "Megastar". She is also the first National Ambassador Against Hunger of the United Nations' World Food Programme. She is also the new ambassador of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. In addition, she also sang in the 2011 SEA Games opening production along with the Agnez Mo and Jaclyn Victor held in Indonesia. Personal life Concepcion is the daughter of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta and actor Gabby Concepcion, and the adopted daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan following her mother's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |