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Aalog-Alog
''Aalog-Alog'' ( en, Shaking) is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN. It premiered on July 8, 2006, and concluded on May 5, 2007. It stars comedian Pokwang and starlet Keanna Reeves as Doña Etang and Keanna respectively, friends who become feuding neighbors. The title comes from the Filipino word for "shaking or jiggling back forth" and it can be explained in one of the setting's two houses which leans from side to side like a rocking chair. Most of the cast had appeared previously as contestants of incarnations of ''Pinoy Big Brother'': Keanna is the winner of the Celebrity Edition; Kim Chiu, who plays Doña Etang's half-Japanese, quarter-Chinese daughter, is the winner of the Teen Edition; Gerald Anderson, also of the Teen Edition, plays Keanna's little brother. Zanjoe Marudo, John Prats (both part of the Celebrity Edition), and Jason Gainza (of the show's first season) play OFWs running around Tokyo being chased by immigration officer Sandaro Yamamoto (played by comedian Ya Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokwang
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She also received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom ''Aalog-Alog'' and the Best Female Comedian award from People's Choice Awards. She became a host of the variety shows ''Wowowee'', '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' and ''Happy Yipee Yehey''. Early life Pokwang was born as Marietta Subong on August 27, 1970 in Iloilo City. Her family hails from Antipolo, Rizal. Her father was a drunkard and her mother had difficulties in raising Pokwang and her 11 other siblings. Pokwang was the seventh born among her siblings. Career As a migrant worker In 1990, Pokwang went to Japan as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and worked as a group dancer, going home to the Philippines four times within the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency. Recognized as one of the royalties of Philippine show business, Chiu is popularly referred to as the "''Multimedia Idol''" for her acting prowess and influence. Ever since her showbiz debut after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother, she has already accumulated 15 blockbuster hit films, 39 top-rating series, 21 chart-topping songs and a plethora of endorsements and recognitions. Forbes Asia hailed her as one of social media's most influential celebrities in Asia Pacific. As one of the defining movie stars of her generation, her films has altogether grossed over ₱1.1 billion in local cinema, becoming one of the highest grossing actors of the 2010s decade. Chiu's biggest film to date is Bride For Rent with ₱326 million domestic gross, becomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ya Chang
, known by his stage name Ya Chang, is a Japanese actor, comedian, and recording artist currently active in the Philippines. Career He was a businessman in Gunma, Japan before he went to the Manila, Philippines just to meet Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb Girls. He was present always in Eat Bulaga! where he was discovered. He then became a host of MTB: Ang Saya-Saya. He appeared in ABS-CBN TV shows such as ''Aalog-Alog'' and ''Quizon Avenue''. He also appeared in the drama anthology ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' to portray his own life story, and also assisted the show's crew on their first episode that was set in Japan. He also appeared as Kenjie in ABS-CBN's ''Eva Fonda'', acting as an antagonist for the first time. He also appeared on '' Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol!'' as a guest and '' Nobody, Nobody But... Juan'' as a Japanese officer during Japanese Occupation of the Philippines. He also appeared as an engineer for Lim Aviations in ABS-CBN's ''Be Careful With My Heart''. He is also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is one of the most bankable leading men of his generation. Anderson is best known for his lead roles in a series of hit television shows such as ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (2007), ''My Girl (Philippine TV series), My Girl'' (2008), action dramas, ''Tayong Dalawa'' (2009) in which he plays a soldier, and an National Bureau of Investigation (Philippines), NBI Agent in ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' (2010), a mentally challenged young man in ''Budoy'' (2011–2012), in the TV adaptation of the iconic comics character "Fredo" in ''Dyesebel (2014 TV series), Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2014), the Fantasy drama, ''Nathaniel (TV series), Nathaniel'' (2015) and in the Cannes Film Festival Director's Fortnight entry ''On the Job (2013 film), On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine'' (2010), '' Annaliza'' (2013), ''Dream Dad'' (2014), ''Tubig at Langis'' (2016) and ''My Dear Heart'' (2017). Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as ''You Got Me!'' (2007), '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' (2009), ''Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme'' (2012), '' One More Try'' (2012), '' Bromance: My Brother's Romance'' (2013), ''Maria Leonora Teresa'' (2014) and ''The Third Party'' (2016). Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Early life Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Gainza
Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up (the Second Big Placer) in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes. He is best known for his role as Tito Bhoy Aboonduh, a parody of talk show host Boy Abunda, in the '' Banana Split'' segment ''NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman'' and ''Banana Nite'' segment ''Ihaw Na'' (parodies of former television show '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' and former ''Bandila'' talk segment "Ikaw Na"). Filmography Television Digital Movies Awards and nominations Music video appearances * ''"Shopping"'' (Ryan Bang feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) with Aiko Climaco, Sunshine Garcia, Jef Gaitan Jef Gaitan (born September 21, 1989) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined '' Survivor Philippines Palau'' which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Santiago
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr. He graduated from De La Salle University. As an actor, Santiago has acted in movies such as ''Paikot-ikot'', released in 1990, ''Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)!'' (2000), in which he portrayed Tiburcio, and ''Taray at Teroy'' (1988). As a film producer, he has produced movies such as "JR", released in 1983, and "Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato" (1982). Personal life Randy is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi. Randy is almost never seen in public without sunglasses due to lazy eye. Santiago mentioned in an interview in ''Magandang Buhay'' that his eyelid condition was a result of a cyst on his left eyelid which fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bentong (comedian)
Domingo Vusotros Brotamante Jr. (January 12, 1964 – February 9, 2019), better known as Bentong, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and television host. Early life Bentong was born in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines on January 12, 1964. Career Bentong started his career in showbiz as a production assistant at ABS-CBN. One of his earlier film roles was as Hilary's driver in '' Home Along da Riles da Movie'' and since then made several cameos in other films. His other roles in film was as Juanito in the 2002 film ''Jologs'' and Macoy in the 2014 horror anthology film '' Shake, Rattle & Roll XV''. He was also part of the cast of the 2008 film '' One Night Only''. He also played roles in numerous variety shows of the television network namely ''Wowowee'' and ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan''. Bentong became known for being the co-host of Willie Revillame in the latter's noontime television shows. One of his known later television appearances was in ''Luv U'' which aired from 2012 to 2016 where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Prats
John Paulo Quiambao Prats (born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, TV host, director, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats. He was also a former member of the band, JCS. Prats was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Talent Center, now called Star Magic and now currently managed by Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. In 2000–03, he was paired with Heart Evangelista on the show ''G-mik'', ''Trip'', ''Ang Tanging Ina'', '' My First Romance'' and '' Berks''. During the success of their loveteam, they won the (Most Popular Loveteams of RP movies) from 33rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. In 2008, he renewed a contract with ABS-CBN for three more projects, including his special guest appearance of ''I Love Betty La Fea''. Early and personal life Prats was born on February 14, 1984, in Manila, Philippines, to parents Daniel R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayson Gainza
Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up (the Second Big Placer) in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes. He is best known for his role as Tito Bhoy Aboonduh, a parody of talk show host Boy Abunda, in the ''Banana Split'' segment ''NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman'' and '' Banana Nite'' segment ''Ihaw Na'' (parodies of former television show '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' and former ''Bandila'' talk segment "Ikaw Na"). Filmography Television Digital Movies Awards and nominations Music video appearances * ''"Shopping"'' (Ryan Bang feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) with Aiko Climaco, Sunshine Garcia, Jef Gaitan Jef Gaitan (born September 21, 1989) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined '' Survivor Philippines Palau'' which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keanna Reeves
Janet Derecho Duterte (born September 24, 1970), known professionally as Keanna Reeves, is a Filipina actress and comedienne. She won the first celebrity edition of the reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother'' in 2006. She first gained national attention and notoriety in December 2004 after revealing that she was an escort, confessing that lawmakers were among her clients. Biography Early life and career Duterte adopted the stage name Keanna Reeves as a feminine version of Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves' name. ''Pinoy Big Brother'' In 2005, she appeared on ''Extra Challenge'', where she won the challenges with her teammate and then enemy Tita Swarding. Continuing her stints on reality shows, in February 2006, she was selected to be one of the 14 housemates in '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. She won the competition, winning P4 million worth of cash and prizes. Her chosen charity, women's rights advocate group Gabriela (the sister party of Bayan Muna Bayan Muna () i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overseas Filipinos
An overseas Filipino ( fil, Pilipino sa ibayong-dagat) is a person of full or partial Filipino origin—i.e., people who trace back their ancestry to the Philippines but living or residing outside the country. This term generally applies to both people of Filipino ancestry and citizens abroad. As of 2019, there were over 12 million Filipinos overseas. Population Since the liberalization of the United States immigration laws in 1965, the number of people in the United States having Filipino ancestry has grown substantially. In 2007, there were an estimated 12 million Filipinos living overseas. The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 American Community Survey counted 3,053,179 Filipinos; 2,445,126 native and naturalized citizens, 608,053 of whom were not U.S. citizens. In 2013, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) estimated that approximately 10.2 million people of Filipino descent lived or worked abroad. This number constitutes about 11 percent of the total population of the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
