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5th PMPC Star Awards For Television
The 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television were held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on October 26, 1991, and broadcast on IBC Channel 13. The awards night was hosted by Vilma Santos, Eric Quizon, Vic Sotto, Mari Kaimo and to be directed by Al Quinn. The theme of the awards night is ''Magkatapat pero Magkaibigan'' (Opposite but Confirm) as it marks the 25th anniversary of PMPC. Nominees These are the nominations for the 5th Star Awards for Television. The winners will be in bold and in the top of the list. Best Station with Balanced Programming *ABS-CBN 2 * PTV 4 * GMA 7 * RPN 9 * IBC 13 Best Drama Series * Agila (ABS-CBN 2) *Balintataw (PTV 4) *Coney Reyes on Camera (ABS-CBN 2) *Dear Teacher (IBC 13) *Ipaglaban Mo! (IBC 13) *Lovingly Yours, Helen (GMA 7) *Viva Spotlight (GMA 7) Best Drama Special *Ang Biktima ng Ligaw na Sandali (IBC 13) *Ang Pinakamagandang Parol (IBC 13) *Bilanggo (IBC 13) *Once There Was a Love (GMA 7) Best Drama Actress *Dina Bonnevie (Boracay / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Metropolitan Theater
The Metropolitan Theater ( fil, Tanghalang Metropolitan), abbreviated as MET, is a Philippine Art Deco building found near the Mehan Garden located on Padre Burgos Avenue corner Arroceros Street, near the Manila Central Post Office. It was designed by architect Juan M. Arellano and inaugurated on December 10, 1931. History Early years In 1862, the Teatro del Príncipe Alfonso XII was built within Plaza Arroceros, near the present-day Metropolitan Theater. This theater stood until the late 1860s or early 1870s, when the old theater was burnt down. It was in 1924, during the American Colonial period that the idea of constructing a theater in Manila came about. The Philippine Legislature then approved Senator Juan Alegre's proposal to build a theater within the Mehan Garden (now Sining Kayumanggi). The construction began in 1930 under the supervision of the architecture firm of Pedro Siochi, Pedro Siochi and Company in an 8,239.58 square meter area of the park. It was inaugurated on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovingly Yours, Helen
''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network and Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation. The show is the second longest running drama anthology in Philippine television history. Originally hosted by Helen Vela, it premiered on September 7, 1980. The show transferred to BBC in September 1984. It returned to GMA Network in April 1986. The show concluded on September 1, 1996. It was replaced by ''Anna Karenina'' in its timeslot. The anthology evolved into a television drama anthology from a daily counseling program on radio with the same title, originally aired on GMA's AM station DZBB. It was presented by television/radio personality Helen Vela. Each episode is based on the letter sender's life stories sent by viewers. This format also served as a template of other drama anthologies aired on Philippine television. The show's radio version, which is a live counselling program, continued to air on weekdays. The radio show moved to BBC's F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meryl Soriano
Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame (born December 9, 1982), known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. Career Meryll Soriano started acting as a child star during the early 90s appearing in "The Maricel Soriano Drama Special" top-billed by aunt Diamond Star Maricel Soriano with Executive Producer and mom, Maria Victoria Soriano. Soriano acted in movies such as ''Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'' (1996) with Judy Ann Santos and Wowie de Guzman, and ''Computer Kombat'' (1997) with Aiza Seguerra. She also appeared in GMA's TV series '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'' (2001–2003) with Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes, ABS-CBN's fantasy series ''Marina'' (2004) with Claudine Barretto, and '' Super Inggo'' (2006–2007) with Makisig Morales. In 2014, she appeared on '' Honesto'' in a guest role, and later became part of the cast of ''Ikaw Lamang'' with Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca. In 2015, she returned to GMA Network a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Jacob
Christine Sotto Jacob-Sandejas (born April 30, 1967) known professionally as Christine Jacob, is a Filipina swimmer, actress, TV host, and newscaster. Early life She was born in Manila, Philippines to a German American father George Jacob and a former TV host Rosemarie (née Sotto), and grew up in the United States in her elementary years. Biography Her parents are the ones behind her swimming talent. She and her family returned to the Philippines in 1980s and she joined Southeast Asian Games in Singapore in 1983, and then competed in the swimming competition in the 1984 Summer Olympics. After joining athletics, she was requested by her aunt to co-host in ''Eat Bulaga!'' in 1990 (then airing on ABS-CBN) as her aunt knew that Christine's mother was also a TV host. She became a news caster for PTV while hosting ''Eat Bulaga!'', where she had a short-lived relationship with the main host Mr. Vic Sotto (no blood relationship to Christine's mother). After her contract with APT En ... [...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] |
Val Sotto
Valmar Castelo Sotto (born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer, composer, and comedian. He was one of the lead vocalists of the Filipino band VST & Company. He appeared as the lead actor in '' Agila'' aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and ABS-CBN produced by TAPE Inc. Personal life Sotto is a great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto of Cebu City, Philippines. He is the eldest brother of Senator Tito Sotto, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto Jr. (former husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto) and Vic Sotto. He is an uncle of actresses and actors Ciara Sotto, Danica Sotto-Pingris, Oyo Sotto and the late Miko Sotto. He has been married to Theresa Marco-Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (including Viktor Eriko "Wahoo", the councilor of Parañaque) and they have 7 grandchildren. Political career He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.http ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonny Parsons
Parsons Agliam Nabiula Jr. (August 22, 1958 – May 10, 2020), known professionally as Sonny Parsons, was a Filipino actor, singer, director and politician in the Philippines. He was a member of Hagibis, an all-male sing-and-dance group in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, who were coined as the Filipino version of the Village People. He was a councilor in Marikina City, Metro Manila. He died on May 10, 2020 from a heart attack caused by heat stroke. Singing career In the late 1970s to 1980s, Parsons was a member of the Manila sound group Hagibis together with Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo. Their hit songs included "Legs", "Babae", "Lalake" and "Katawan" (a theme song in ''Palibhasa Lalake'', a Philippine TV sitcom series), among others. In 2001, Hagibis reunited and released one album under Star Records. He performed in a series of concerts at various venues such as in Hobbit House (Ermita), Hobbit East (Antipolo), Bodega City ( Quezon Ave) and Cowbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orestes Ojeda
Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He was formally introduced as a supporting actor in ''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'', starring Ariel Ureta in 1973. He also appeared in ''Sunugin Ang Samar'' (1974), ''Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae!'' (1974), ''May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi'' (1975) ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1976) and ''Divino'' (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in ''Pagsambang Bayan'' (1977). He was also in the cast of National Artist Ishmael Bernal's 1980 classic ''Manila By Night'', the 1983 heavy drama ''Broken Marriage'' and the 1986 melodrama ''The Graduates''. He worked with Lino Brocka in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival entry ''Inay'' playing one of Alicia Vergel's children. In 1985, he did the Peque Gallaga opus Scorpio Nights, which tells the story of a college s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keempee De Leon
Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career Keempee de Leon started his career in the entertainment industry in 1988 via the Viva Films film ''I Love You 3x a Day'', where he was paired with Gelli de Belen and worked with soon-to-be-co-host of ''Eat Bulaga!'', Jimmy Santos. Soon after, he became a regular fixture in three TV shows: ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' That's Entertainment'' and '' Agila''. In April 1989, he signed his first recording contract with OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records). In 1990, he was a subject of a tug-of-war between Regal Films and Viva Films when Regal got Keempee to appear as lead role in the romantic comedy movie ''Romeo Loves Juliet'' opposite Aiko Melendez. In the end, Keempee chose to remain with Viva Films and signed a contract. In 1992, he was launched as a junior action star via th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Belmonte
Jesus Velez Cruz (; December 24, 1946 – October 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents. Personal life Belmonte was born as Jesus Velez Cruz on December 24, 1946 in Tondo, Manila to Cesar Cruz, Sr. and Milagros Velez. His screen surname was taken from the Belmontes, STAR magazine publishers who, in the 1960s, used to publish several movie magazines like Movie World, Movie Land, Movie Star, among others. Family He was survived by his three children - Renzo, Sheryl, and Patrick - by his marriage to actress Rosemarie Sonora from 1970 to 1986. Filmography Movies Television Death He died on October 3, 2001 in a hospital at Medical Center Parañaque in Parañaque, four days after cerebral hemorrhage caused by a massive stroke, he was 54 and was buried at the La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan. External linksIMDb/bio {{DEFAULTSORT:Belmonte, Ricky 1946 births 2001 deaths Rick ... [...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] |
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] |