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Ang Larawan
''Ang Larawan'', internationally released as , is a 2017 Philippine musical film directed by Loy Arcenas. Based on the 1997 stage play, ''Larawan'' which in turn was based on the 1950 literary play ''A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino'' by National Artist Nick Joaquin, the film takes place in 1941 just before World War II in a mansion in Manila. ''Ang Larawan'' had its premiere in Japan on October 30, 2017, as part of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival. It was commercially released in the Philippines on December 25, 2017, as an entry to the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won five of its twelve categories, including Best Picture, Best Musical Score, Best Production Design, and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award and Best Actress given to Joana Ampil. Critical response for the film was mostly positive. Cast The cast of ''Ang Larawan'' includes: *Joanna Ampil as Candida Marasigan *Rachel Alejandro as Paula Marasigan *Paulo Avelino as Tony Javier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celeste Legaspi
Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi Gallardo (born March 18, 1950) is a Filipina singer, actress, film and theatre producer, and an advocate for artists' rights. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist of the Philippines, National Artist for Visual Arts César Legaspi. She has been one of the founders of the following artist organizations: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Culturtain Musicat Theater Productions, Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines, and thOPM Archive She is married to Nonoy Gallardo, an advertising director and one of the premier Original Pilipino music, Original Pilipino Music composers. Life and career Legaspi (nicknamed Maricelle) is third of the five children of National Artist Cesar Legaspi and ''coloratura'' Vitaliana Kalugdan. She started singing during her kindergarten years and by 1955, she started singing professionally with The Ambivalent Crowd, earning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernardo Bernardo
Bernardo C. Bernardo (January 28, 1945 – March 8, 2018) was a Filipino veteran stage actor, comedian, and film director. He was known for his role as a supporting actor for the blockbuster film ''Invisible'', which is also known as ''Imbisibol'' in the Philippines. Bernardo was awarded the Gawad Urian Award for his Best Supporting Actor role for the film, ''Invisible'' at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards in 2016 and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2016 FAP Awards in the Philippines. Bernardo Bernardo died on March 8, 2018, following a tumor in his pancreas. Biography Bernardo C. Bernardo was born on January 28, 1945, in Santa Ana, Manila. He achieved the Degree of Bachelor of Literature in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas. Bernardo also received the theatre training at the University of California and graduated with a Master of Arts Degree at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art under a British council grant. He also taught Theater Arts at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Fabregas
Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel García. Career Fábregas began his acting career in theatre before entering show business. He became a part of Repertory Philippines where he acted in many plays and musicals. Fábregas is a former host of the gag show '' Sic O'Clock News'' ( IBC 13). He is also a former wrestling segment reporter of ''Pinoy Wrestling'' ( PTV 4), where he was dubbed the local version of WWE reporter Mean Gene Okerlund. He is also a musical scorer, having won awards for his works in films. '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'', which was screened at the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), was the recipient of the Best Music accolade, a film which he did the musical score for. He also did the musical score for ''Rizal sa Dapitan'' and '' Kutob'', which were screened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanette Inventor
Nanette Inventor (born 1954) is a comedian, actress, singer, composer and writer from the Philippines. Early life Agnes Inventor was born on 23 June 1954 in Manila, capital of the Philippines. She had two sisters and a brother. She studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman with the intention of joining the diplomatic service of the Philippines. Starting singing in church at the age of seven and trained in classical singing, she continued while at university. She went on the 1974 and 1978 tours of the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) to the US and Europe, together with other future stars, such as Chinggoy Alonso. In joining the chorus, she disobeyed her lawyer father, who warned her there was no money in singing. Career Initially a jingle singer and a backing vocalist for Celeste Legaspi, Basil Valdez, and Leah Navarro, among others, Inventor was discovered by a television producer who saw her performing in a musical and enjoyed her humour. The stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulce (Filipino Singer)
Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata (born July 22, 1961), professionally known as Dulce (), is a Filipino people, Filipino singer and actress. Early life Llamedo was born to a poor family of musicians on July 22, 1961 in Villa Bulsita, a sitio of Barangay Bulacao in Pardo, Cebu City. Her father, Leoncio, was a carpenter who played the double bass in the village band while her mother, Andrea, was a dress-maker who sang in their local chapel. She is the sixth of eight siblings having four sisters and three brothers. Among her first five siblings, Llamedo is the only one who completed her elementary education (she was able to send her two younger siblings up to college). However, due to financial problems, she couldn't enroll even in public schools for higher education. She later attempted to finish high school through the Alternative Learning System (Philippines), Alternative Learning System. She started singing at a very young age, joining her first amateur singing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early career Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, ''Pitong Gamol''. Television career Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show ''Small Brothers'' on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's ''Mana Mana'' (1991–92), ABC's ''Tropang Trumpo'' (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's ''Bubble Gang'' (1995-2013), QTV's ''Ay, Robot!'' (2005–07), and a sitcom ''Show Me Da Manny'' (2010–11). He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's ''Game N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rayver Cruz
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino actor, dancer, singer, and host. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz. Personal life Rayver is a member of the Cruz family, a noted family line in the Philippine entertainment industry. He has two older brothers, Rodjun Cruz and Omar Cruz-Ilustre. His father, Rodolfo L. Ilustre, died in 2009 from kidney failure. He finished Grade 6 in Saint Mark's Institute in Las Pinas City. He graduated in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration Management from St. Francis of Assisi College. Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz. Career Cruz started as a former host together with his brother Rodjun in a children's magazine show ''5 and Up'' on ABC (later TV5). In 1994, he moved to GMA Network and started as a child actor in the comedy show ''Kiss Muna,'' then moved to ABS-CBN in 2002 and became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor. Personal life Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his uncle Gerardo de León is a national artist and an award winning movie director. He attended some of the best schools in Manila such as Legarda Elementary School, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila where he took Business Administration. On August 11, 1962, he married Barbara Perez. Selected filmography Film *''The Portrait'' (2017) *''Where I Am King'' (2014) *'' The Healing'' (2012) *''Sagrada Familia'' (2009) *''Dukot'' (2009) *''Sabungero'' (2009) *''Fuchsia'' (2009) *''Gulong'' (2007) *''Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-Asa'' (2007) *''Madame X'' (2000) as Don Justo Florendo *'' Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko...'' (1999) as Alfredo *''Birador'' (1998) as Mario *''Damong Ligaw'' (1997) *'' Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (born 2 July 1963) is a Filipina musical theatre actress widely considered the "first lady" of Philippine musical theatre. She is well known for her roles as Diana Goodman in ''Next to Normal'' and Mrs. Lovett alongside Audie Gemora as Sweeney Todd in ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd''. She is the artistic director for Resorts World Manila and a founding member of Actor's Actor Inc. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo is the sister of balladeer Raymond Lauchengco. Career Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo first entered theatre at 15 years old, auditioning for Repertory Philippines in a production of ''The King and I'' with her brother, Raymond Lauchengco. Being too old to be child but too young to be a wife, she did not get in. Her next audition was in 1978 for ''Fiddler on the Roof'', where she was part of the chorus. In 1980, she auditioned for the role of Luisa, the 2nd daughter of Captain Georg von Trapp, Von Trapp in ''The Sound of Music''. However ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonie Buencamino
Anthony Buencamino (born November 28, 1966), professionally known as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun Lana's ''Barber's Tales'' and Felipe Buencamino in Jerrold Tarog's ''Heneral Luna''. Personal life He is the son of seminal Kundiman composer Francisco Beltran Buencamino Sr., and the brother of composer Nonong Buencamino. He married actress Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, and the couple had four children, including actresses Delphine and the late Julia Buencamino ''Oh My G!'' is a 2015 Philippine drama romantic comedy television series directed by Veronica B. Velasco, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Manolo Pedrosa. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide .... Filmography Film Television References External links * 1966 births Living people 20th-century Filipino male acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
