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Adrianna So
Adrianna So (born Malak So Shdifat, ) is a Filipina actress known for her role as Pearl in Gameboys. Personal life So was born Malak So Shdifat in Zarqa governorate, Jordan and moved to the Philippines at age five. She attended high school at Hijas De Jesus and graduated at La Consolacion College, Manila with a Mass Communications degree, major in Advertising. Career So started her television career in 2012 when she joined TV5's now-defunct reality show ''Artista Academy''. She became part of the Final 6 and went on to appear in various drama series on TV5. In 2017, she signed with The IdeaFirst Company and changed her screen name to Adrianna So, stating that it is close to her heart. In 2020, she was cast as quirky and supportive Pearl Gatdula in the Filipino Boys' Love (BL) web series ''Gameboys'' starring Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas Elijah Luiz Madiclum Canlas (born August 16, 2000) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He began his professional acting caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarqa
Zarqa ( ar, الزرقاء) is the capital of Zarqa Governorate in Jordan. Its name means "the blue (city)". It had a population of 635,160 inhabitants in 2015, and is the most populous city in Jordan after Amman. Geography Zarqa is located in the Zarqa River basin in northeast Jordan. The city is situated northeast of Amman. Climate Zarqa has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: ''BSk''). The average annual temperature is , and around of precipitation falls annually, mostly in winter months. History Although inhabited since the 1st century, the city of Zarqa was established in 1902 by Chechen immigrants who were displaced from the wars between the Ottoman and Russian Empires. They settled along the Zarqa River. At that time a station on the Hejaz Railway was built in the new settlement. The railway station turned Zarqa into an important hub. On 10 April 1905, the Ottoman governor issued a decree that allowed the Chechen immigrants to own lands which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV5 (Philippine TV Channel)
TV5 (also known as 5 and formerly known as ABC) is a Philippine free-to-air television network based in Mandaluyong, with its alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the flagship property of TV5 Network, Inc. with Cignal TV as its main content provider, both owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia arm of Philippine-based telecommunications company PLDT. TV5 is also formally referred to as "The ''Kapatid'' Network", the Filipino term for "sibling", which was introduced in 2010. Named after its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWET-TV, which are carried in VHF Channel 5 (analog broadcast) and UHF Channel 51 (digital test broadcast; the latter is licensed to TV5's sister company Mediascape/Cignal TV), TV5 is also broadcasting to seven other owned-and-operated stations and seven affiliate television stations nationwide, as well as on all cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. Its programming is also available outside the Philippines through Kapatid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Beautiful
''Die Beautiful'' is a Filipino LGBT comedy-drama film directed by Jun Robles Lana and produced by Jun Robles Lana, Ferdinand Lapuz and Perci M. Intalan, from a story by Jun Lana and screenplay by Rody Vera. It stars Paolo Ballesteros as Trisha, a trans woman who suddenly died after she was crowned winner of a gay beauty pageant and her friends who transform her into a different person on each night of her wake in a different location as a way to avoid being buried as a man by her father. It also tackles her whole life when she felt and dealt with problems and successes on living as a Filipina transgender as well as controversy in her family. The film had its premiere at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2016, in Tokyo, Japan and it became an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Trisha Echevarria ( Paolo Ballesteros), is a transgender woman whose sexuality is greatly opposed by her father (Joel Torre), causing her to leave their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the 54th episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld''. It is the 14th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on January 6, 1993 on NBC. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry agrees to lose his moment at the microphone, as he is meeting his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. On his way to the movie theater, Jerry is grabbed by Buckles, who insists on sharing a taxicab. Buckles irritates Jerry by trying out a new comic routine. George has been chosen to buy the movie tickets. At the Paragon Theater, George joins the end of a queue. He taps the shoulder of the man in front of him, confirming that he does not have a ticket, which leads him to conclude he is in the line to purchase tickets. Elaine an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchanted Garden
''Enchanted Garden'' is a Philippine fantasy-drama TV series aired on TV5.http://lionheartv.blogspot.com/2012/07/tv-releases-enchanted-gardens-extended.html It was aired during weekdays at 6:30 pm (UTC+8) and it had a weekly marathon during Sundays at 10:30 am with no commercial breaks. Plot Enchanted Garden is set against the entrancing garden world of Eden, parallel to the land of mortals where Queen Jasmina and her daughters Alvera, Valeriana and Quassia live. Alvera, Valerianna and Quassia are Diwanis — the appointed guardians of all plants and trees. Jealousy separates the sisters as Valerianna discovers Menandro's love for her sister Alvera. Menandro and Alvera's love brings forth a child, Aya, who grows up in the mortal world. Cast The Garden of Eden World of Mortals Special participation Extended cast Cameo appearance *Angeli Nicole Sanoy as young Aya *Francheska Salcedo as young Gigi Special participation *Luz Fernandez *Junnyka Santarin Monarchs of Eden *Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Say Goodbye (TV Series)
''Never Say Goodbye'' is a Philippine television drama broadcast on TV5. It aired from February 11 to May 10, 2013. Cast and characters Main cast * Vin Abrenica as William Carpio * Sophie Albert as Kate Montecastro Supporting cast * Nora Aunor as Marta Marasigan-Carpio * Alice Dixson as Criselda Madrigal-Montecastro * Cesar Montano as Javier Montecastro * Gardo Versoza as Dindo Carpio * Rita Avila as Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton * Megan Young as Vera Maglungsod / Pendelton * Edgar Allan Guzman as Troy Mendez Reucrring cast * Raquel Villavicencio as Yaya Maring * Lander Vera-Perez as Joseph Mendez * Malak So Shdifat as Valerie * Alvin Anson as Ramil * Benjo Leoncio as Miko * Brent Manzano as Brix * Chris Leonardo as Noli * Angeli Bayani as Clara * AJ Dee as Steve * Jervi Li as Mama Melo Special participation * Eula Caballero as the young Marta Marasigan * * Charee Pineda as the young Criselda Madrigal * * Alwyn Uytingco as the young Dindo Carpio * * Martin Escudero as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misibis Bay
Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay ( bcl, Banwaan kan Bacacay; tl, Bayan ng Bacacay), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people. Bacacay is primarily an agricultural town and abundant in seafood. Geography Bacacay is bordered by Malilipot town in the northwest and Santo Domingo in the southwest. Other barangays are located in Cagraray island and is shared with neighboring Malilipot town. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Albay. Barangays Bacacay is politically subdivided into 56 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Bacacay had a population of 72,485. The population density was . Economy Government List of Mayors *Armando B. Romano *Tobias Betito *Gloria Berango *Eligio Berango *Berting Lawenko Educ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madam Chairman
''Madam Chairman'' is a Philippine television comedy drama broadcast by TV5 starring Sharon Cuneta, Jay Manalo and Byron Ortile. It aired on October 14, 2013 to February 28, 2014 on the network's primetime block. It is credited as Cuneta's first ever teleserye. It revolves around a ''barangay'' chairwoman and her struggles in dividing her role as a mother and as a public official. Cast and characters ;Main cast * Sharon Cuneta as Elizabeth "Bebeth" de Guzman * Jay Manalo as Armando "Dodong" de Guzman * Akihiro Blanco as Antonello "Bubuy" de Guzman * Shaira Diaz as Katherine "Kakay" de Guzman * Byron Ortile as Armando "Junjun" de Guzman Jr. * Regine Angeles as Beverly Pagaspas * Bayani Agbayani as Jojo Camponanes ;Supporting cast * Glenda Kennedy as Mercy * Nanette Inventor as Salud * Tony Mabesa as Father Andy * Jim Pebangco as Mayor Sid Magbutay * Lou Veloso as Vice Mayor Fortunato Gigil * Lovely Abella as Mayor Sid's Secretary * Bearwin Meily as Ben Boljak * Manny Castañe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasya Fantasya
''Tasya Fantasya'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Yasmien Kurdi in the title role. It premiered on April 6, 2008 replacing ''Kapuso Sine Specials''. The series concluded on July 13, 2008 with a total of 15 episodes. A remake was aired on TV5 in 2016. Premise Tasya, a sales assistant in an optical shop, who willfully yearns for her Prince Charming’s affection. But she quickly finds out that her fate is entangled with that of a magical pair of eyeglasses that will lead her to a series of colorful adventures. Tasya was orphaned at a very young age and adopted by her abusive Aunt Kelay. But Tasya, being the simple and benevolent person that she is, ignores her aunt's awfulness. She escapes from her unpleasant world in her dreams and fantasies of spending romantic moments with her Prince Charming, Donald, the optical shop's h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappler
Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripple") is a Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It was founded by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa along with a group of fellow Filipino journalists as well as technopreneurs. It started as a Facebook page named MovePH in August 2011 and evolved into a website on January 1, 2012. In 2018, agencies under the Philippine government initiated legal proceedings against Rappler. Rappler and its staff alleged it was being targeted for its revelations of corruption by government and elected officials, the usage of bots and trolls favoring Rodrigo Duterte's administration, and documenting the Philippine drug war. In October 2021, Rappler co-founder Ressa, alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for safeguarding freedom of expression in their homelands. History With the idea of professional journalists using social media and crowd sourcing for news dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amo (TV Series)
''Amo'' (; stylized as ''AMO'') is a Philippine crime drama series, starring Derek Ramsay, Vince Rillon, Allen Dizon, and Felix Roco. The series premiered on TV5 every Saturday 9:30 p.m. ( PST). There has been some controversy over its portrayal of the Philippine drug war. It was made available for streaming internationally on April 9, 2018, with Netflix having the exclusive global distribution rights, making it the first Netflix Original Series from the Philippines. Premise Despite the Philippine government's crackdown on narcotics, high school student Joseph expands his drug running while his cop uncle profits from corruption. Joseph, who looks to expand his participation in the drug operation, is not the only member of his family involved in illegal activity; his uncle Camilo, who is a cop, profits from corruption working as part of a gang. While leading a double life together with his brother-in-law Bino, Joseph has run-ins with the law and needs help from family mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Standard
The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines. , it is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, also own Journal Publications, Inc., the owner of tabloid papers ''People's Journal'' and ''People's Tonight''. Initially established as the ''Manila Standard'' in 1987, it merged with another newspaper, ''Today'', on March 6, 2005, and became the ''Manila Standard Today'' (MST). In 2015, the newspaper renamed itself as ''The Standard'' (temporarily ''The New Standard''), before reverting to its original name in 2016. History The ''Manila Standard'' was founded on February 11, 1987. The offices were then located at the bustling Ayala Avenue in the Makati CBD. In 1989, the group of Andres Soriano III bought out the Elizalde group and renamed the company Kagitingan Publications and relocated the offices in the Port Area, Manila. In June 1991, the group of businessman Alfonso Yuchengco bought int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
