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Ayen Munji-Laurel
Maria Yllena Munji Laurel, better known as Ayen Munji Laurel (born November 21, 1971) is a Filipina actress and singer. Part of GMA Network from 2009, she transferred to ABS-CBN in late 2015; she later returned to GMA in 2022. She is currently part of the cast of '' Start-Up PH'', the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean TV series '' Start Up''. Munji was previously married to Jefri Bolkiah, Prince of Brunei, with whom she had a son. Career In 2007, she made her acting debut on GMA Network as a full-time actress in evening and primetime programs such as '' Amaya'', co-starring Marian Rivera and an ensemble cast in 2011, 2012 as part of ''Hiram na Puso'' with Gina Alajar, Kris Bernal, and also Amaya co-star Gardo Versoza in the critically acclaimed series. She then later starred in the remake of the Korean turned Filipino adaptation of '' Temptation of Wife'' in 2012-2013 as Lady Armada with co-star Marian Rivera her second time in that same year. She had a short stint in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned by the López family ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Judge Antonio Quirino, brother of President Elpidio Quirino, purchased the company and later launched the first TV station in the country, DZAQ-TV on October 23, 1953. The company that would later be merged with ABS to form ABS-CBN was founded in 1956 as Chronicle Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) by Eugenio Lopez Sr. and his brother Fernando Lopez, who was the sitting Vice President of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Huling Henya
''Ang Huling Henya'' is a 2013 Filipino action-horror comedy film directed by Marlon Rivera starring Rufa Mae Quinto. The film, produced by Viva Films and Multivision Pictures and distributed by Viva Films officially premiered in the Philippines on August 21, 2013. Cast *Rufa Mae Quinto as Miri Alvarez *Edgar Allan Guzman as Mark Alvarez *Candy Pangilinan as Peachy Powers *Ayen Munji-Laurel as Miriam Alvarez *DJ Durano as Andrew Alvarez *Ricci Chan as Joan / Jonas *Robert Seña as Uncle Greg *Valerie Weigmann as Victoria *Fabio Ide as Yllana *Kalila Aguilos as Gigi *Kean Cipriano as Dexter *Jovic Monsod as Jojo *Tess Antonio as Elevator Operator *Frances Ignacio as Tita Elaine *Julienn Mendoza as Prof Tirona *Stella Cañete as Mrs. Tirona *M. Barretto as Assassin *Harvey Cruz as Assassin *Tinz Diaz as Assassin *Marcelo Baldomar as Assassin *Marvin Agustin as Lee (uncredited) *Abby Bautista as Young Miri (uncredited) *Cherie Gil as Chief Gabriel *Marco Antonio Masa as Young M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OctoArts Films
OctoArts Films (also known as OctoArts Films International for foreign films) is a Filipino film production and distribution company founded in 1989 by Orly R. Ilacad. A veteran record producer, Ilacad only decided to establish the film company when producer Simon Ongpin agreed to be its head. List of films *''Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die)'' (1990) *''Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras'' (1991) *''Ali in Wonderland'' (1992) *''Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama'' (1992) *'' Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo'' (1992) *''Working Students'' (1992) *''Ano Ba 'Yan?'' (1992) *'' Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' (1992) *''Beloy Montemayor: Tirador ng Cebu'' (1993) *''Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story'' (1993) *''Mama's Boys: Mga Praningning'' (1993) *''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) *''Paniwalaan Mo Ako'' (1993) *''Loretta'' (1993) *''Pwera Biro Mahal Kita: Da Beach Boys'' (1994) *''Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together'' (1994) *''Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!'' (1994) *''Si Ayala at si Zob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film studios in the Philippines, along with Viva Films and Regal Entertainment. Star Cinema List of films produced and released by Star Cinema, has produced and released most of the List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines, highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct DWRR-FM, MOR 101.9 Manila, forms the Star Creatives Group, the main entertainment division of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. History Vanguard Films (1982–1989) Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio. In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, ''Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'' was adapted into a film and it stars Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Comes The Bride (2010 Film)
''Here Comes the Bride'' is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, Jaime Fabregas, Tom Rodriguez, and John Lapus. It was released by Star Cinema. The film had international screenings in select cities in the United States such as in San Francisco, CA, Milpitas, CA, Vallejo, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Bergenfield, NJ, and Guam Synopsis A freak accident causes five very different individuals to swap souls right before a big wedding. Most of the souls are happy where they are - except for the bride, whose wedding is coming. As the five try to figure out and return to their bodies, they quickly learn to appreciate looking at life from a very different perspective. Cast The role of Toffee was initially offered to the fastest rising star that time Vice Ganda but his manager Ogie Diaz turned down the offer due to Vice's conflicts on schedule and Vice's also started shooting his launching movie ''Petrang Kabayo'' when the role was offered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mea Culpa
' is a Latin phrase that means "my fault" or "my mistake" and is an acknowledgement of having done wrong. The expression is used also as an admission of having made a mistake that should have been avoided, and may be accompanied by beating the breast as in its use in a religious context. The phrase comes from a Western Christian prayer of confession of sinfulness, known as the ''Confiteor'', used in the Roman Rite at the beginning of Mass or when receiving the sacrament of Penance. Grammatically, ' is in the ablative case, with an instrumental meaning. Religious use At the sight of the crucifixion of Jesus in the Gospels, "the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned".'' In the present form of the Confiteor as used in the celebration of Mass, ''mea culpa'' is said three times, the third time with the addition of the adjective ''maxima'' ("very great", usually translated as "most grievous"), and is accompanied by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Strangers (TV Series)
''Beautiful Strangers'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe. It premiered on August 10, 2015, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Let the Love Begin''. The series concluded on November 27, 2015, with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by '' Because of You'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The story revolves around Kristine and Joyce. Their lives intertwine when Kristine helps the homeless amnesiac Leah, which is Joyce who was sexually abused by Kristine's father. They become friends and will eventually find out the truth. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Heart Evangelista as Kristine de Jesus Castillo-Ilagan * Lovi Poe as Jocelyn "Joyce" Rodriguez-Castillo / Lea ;Supporting cast * Christopher De Leon as Ronaldo Castillo * Dina Bonnevie as Alejandra Valdez-Castillo * Rocco Nacino as Noel Ilagan * Benjamin Alves as Lawrenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Chances (2015 TV Series)
''Second Chances'' (International title: ''Another Chance'') is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Raymart Santiago, Camille Prats, Rafael Rosell and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on January 12, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Hiram na Alaala''. The series concluded on May 8, 2015 with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by ''The Rich Man's Daughter'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The story revolves around Lyra, Bernard, Rebecca and Jerome. When Lyra meets Bernard who both lost their spouse, their lives start to intertwine with each other along with Jerome and Rebecca who suffers from bipolar disorder. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Raymart Santiago as Bernard Castello * Camille Prats as Rebecca "Reb / Becky" Villacorta * Rafael Rosell as Jerome Padilla / Michael * Jennylyn Mercado as Lyra Bermudez-Padilla ;Supporting cast * Chy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temptation Of Wife (2012 TV Series)
''Temptation of Wife'' is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2008 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Gina Alajar, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and Rafael Rosell. It premiered on October 29, 2012, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Luna Blanca''. The series concluded on April 5, 2013, with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by ''Love & Lies'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Angeline Santos-Salcedo / Chantal Gonzales / Angeline Santos-Armada * Dennis Trillo as Marcelito "Marcel" Salcedo * Glaiza de Castro as Heidi Fernandez-Montreal * Rafael Rosell as Nigel Armada ;Supporting cast * Rez Cortez as Abner Santos * Rio Locsin as Minda Santos * Antonio Aquitania as Leo Santos * Raymond Bagatsing as Romeo Salcedo * Cherie Gil as Stella Salcedo * Bettina Carlos as Madel Salcedo * Ay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
