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Angelu De Leon
Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician. Early and personal life Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St. Joseph's College, Holy Spirit and Siena College. She made her first commercial, without her father's knowledge, when she was just ten years old. Her father eventually gave his blessing to her acting career before his death from colon cancer. In 2016, De Leon disclosed that she had been diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2009. Acting career De Leon started television acting at the age of 12. She was discovered by Johnny Manahan for a kiddie gag show ''Ang TV'', aired on ABS-CBN. She shared screen time with Claudine Barretto, Jolina Magdangal and Rica Peralejo. After about a year on the said youth-oriented comedy variety-show, she signed up with Viva Films and transferred to GMA Network to do a sitcom called '' Ober Da Bakod'' with Janno Gib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honorable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has grown into a household name and has been Honorific nicknames in popular music, referred to as the "Megastar". Cuneta has starred in over 60 films, hosted over 10 television shows, and recorded over 40 albums. She has held numerous accolades as an actress, host, and recording artist, including multiple FAMAS Awards, FAMAS, Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress#2000s, MMFF, and Awit Awards. Cuneta has judged several televised singing competitions, including ''Star Power (TV series), Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series), Your Face Sounds Familiar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids'' and as a coach in ABS-CBN's ''The Voice Kids (Philippine TV series), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Sommereux (née Reyes; born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress best known for her role as "Clara," the lead villainess from the 90s ABS-CBN hit series ''Mara Clara''. In 2012, after years with her home network ABS-CBN, she transferred back to GMA Network."'Mara Clara': the longest teleserye on Philippine television" Kidswereus.wordpress.com, 16 January 2007; accessed 29 May 2011. She received the PMPC Star Awards for Best Drama Actress for the TV series '' |
Ikaw Na Sana
''Ikaw na Sana'' (International title: ''Destiny'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on March 17, 1997. The series concluded on April 3, 1998 with a total of 272 episodes. The series was later adapted into a film of the same title. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Angelu de Leon as Blanca Rosales Perez / Susan Saavedra * Bobby Andrews as Rafael Huico ;Supporting cast * Gladys Reyes as Angela Rosales * Carmi Martin as Barbara Rosales Juico * Cherry Pie Picache as Corazon Rosales-Perez * Jake Roxas as Emil * Isabel Granada as Lucila Rosales * Jeffrey Santos as Eric de Saavedra * Alicia Mayer as Gia * Aura Mijares as Impong Isidra * Julio Diaz as Gardo Perez * Nonie Buencamino as Gardo * Chubi del Rosario as Billy * Blue de Leon as Benjamin Saavedra * Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show '' T.G.I.S.'' and its sequel '' Growing Up''. Acting career In 2009, Bobby appeared in the Philippine remake series of ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called '' Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit'' with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' of Martha Cecila's ''Impostor''. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s ''Mara Clara''. Television success In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show '' T.G.I.S.'', a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven Villanueva
Raven Villanueva (born October 7, 1979) is a Filipina actress in movies and television shows in the Philippines. Career Villanueva played as Cris in T.G.I.S. (''Thank God It's Sabado''), youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from 1995 to 1997, together with Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Onemig Bondoc, Ciara Sotto, among others, and continued sequel Growing Up from 1997 to 1999. Raven was later on repackaged as a sexy actress. She did her first sexy movie with Rica Peralejo and Mark Anthony Fernandez in Erik Matti's ''Dos Ekis'' (2001) under Viva Films. She also continued her television career via "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" under GMA Network in 2001. Her last movie appearance was in the 2002 action-drama film "Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2" co-starring her with Robin Padilla and Angelika Dela Cruz. She was member of That's Entertainment Batch 1994, Monday and Thursday Group Personal life She was previously married to actor and news anchor Diego Castro III on A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciara Sotto
Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto ( , born July 2, 1980) is a Filipina actress and singer. Personal life She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa, Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senate of the Philippines, Senator Vicente Sotto III. She is a first cousin of Sharon Cuneta (their mothers are sisters) and an aunt to KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Oyo Boy Sotto, as well as Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto. In 2010, Sotto married businessman Jojo Oconer, with whom she has a son. Career At age six, Sotto made her first appearance on ''Eat Bulaga!'' and became one of the show's regular hosts from 2005 to 2012. Before she became a regular host at ''Eat Bulaga'', she was a member of ''T.G.I.S.'', produced by VIVA Entertainment, Viva Television and GMA Network. During her teenage years, Sotto together with cousin Danica Sotto and Jocas de Leon, had a regular Saturday production number in ''Eat Bulaga!''. They were dubbed as the "Ang TVJ (Tito, Vic and Joey) Kids". During her stint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onemig Bondoc
Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc (born May 12, 1977), professionally known as Onemig Bondoc, is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like '' T.G.I.S.'' and its spin-off '' Growing Up'' shown on GMA Network. He later became an ABS-CBN talent, seen on several films and television series of the network, including ''Ngayong Nandito Ka'' with Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales. Bondoc was born to businessman Mariano Bondoc, Jr. and Milo Rivera. He is the eldest of four. He was to follow the footsteps of his father in his father's stock brokerage firm when showbiz came calling. Bondoc spent most of his high school and grade school at La Salle Greenhills. He left the country and finished high school at Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Career Commercial model Bondoc was discovered at age 13 by Louie Aguinaldo, who became his manager. He made his mark as the youngest lead ever in the popular Close-Up toothpaste advertising campaign by the time he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Growing Up (1997 Philippine TV Series)
''Growing Up'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the Philippine television series '' T.G.I.S.'' Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews and Onemig Bondoc. It premiered on June 2, 1997. The series concluded on February 12, 1999 with a total of 88 episodes. Cast and characters * Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III * Onemig Bondoc as Jose Mari "JM" Rodriguez * Red Sternberg as Francisco Martin "Kiko" Arboleda de Dios * Michael Flores as Miguel "Mickey" Ledesma * Donna Cruz as Stephanie Enriquez * Jake Roxas as Noel Sta. Maria * Raven Villanueva as Cristina "Cris" de Guzman * Rica Peralejo as Michelle "Mitch" Ferrer * Ciara Sotto as Regina "Rain" Abrera * Mariel Lopez as Angel Buena * Diego Castro as Anton Villanueva * Bernadette Allyson as Beatrice Santillan * Ryan Eigenmann as Iñigo Escaler Torres * Lindsay Custodio Lindsay Custod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson (born Jessie Alice Dixson; ; July 28, 1969) or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen. Biography Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, she was the Philippines' representative for Miss International in 1986 and became a household name in 1987 through a Palmolive soap TV commercial where she sang the phrase ''"I can feel it!"''. After joining a talent contest in ''Eat Bulaga!'' and Binibining Pilipinas, her show business career started with the role of Faye, a fairy princess, who fell in love with an earthling in ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!''. At that time, Eat Bulaga! was airing on RPN and one of its hosts, Vic Sotto, requested her to be part of the TV series (he is the owner of M-Zet Productions that produced ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!''). In January 2011, she returned to show business via ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' which aired on TV5. This was succeeded with ''Glamorosa'', ''Isang Dakot na Luha'' (2012) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since June 30, 2022. He is known as the "Bad Boy" of Cinema of the Philippines, Philippine cinema for portraying Antihero, anti-hero gangster roles in films such as ''Anak ni Baby Ama'' (1990), ''Grease Gun Gang'' (1992), ''Bad Boy'' (1990), and ''Bad Boy 2'' (1992). He has also been dubbed the "Prince of Action" in Philippine cinema. Padilla placed first in the 2022 Philippine Senate election, 2022 Senate election, garnering 27 million votes. He assumed office in the Senate of the Philippines, Senate on June 30, 2022, becoming the first Muslim senator of the Philippines since Nina Rasul, Santanina Rasul, who served in the Senate until 1995. As a lawmaker, Padilla vowed to promote and work for peace not only among Muslims but among all Filipino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikee Cojuangco
Mikaela María Antonia "Mikee" de los Reyes Cojuangco-Jaworski (born February 26, 1974) is a Filipino sports official, equestrienne, model, former actress and television host. She was a gold medalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Early life Cojuangco-Jaworski was born to Jose Cojuangco, Jr., former Congressman of Tarlac and Tingting Cojuangco, former Governor of Tarlac and now president of the Philippine Public Safety College. Her father is a member of the affluent Cojuangco family, who owns a 6,000-hectare sugar plantation known as Hacienda Luisita. She is the third of five daughters: Luisita C. Bautista, Josephine C. Guingona, Margarita Demetria C. Zini and Regina Patricia Jose Cojuangco. She is also a niece of former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, first cousin of fellow actress Kris Aquino and former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino. Her first rise to prominence was as a model for a Swatch commercial in 1991, where she appeared with Alvin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
