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Avery Paraiso
Avery Philips Paraiso (born September 22, 1994) is a Filipino-American commercial model and actor who is best known as one of the Top 14 finalists of the sixth season of StarStruck. Before joining the reality show, Avery already appeared in several commercial shoots as a model. He considers his hair an advantage because aside from the fact that it is "low maintenance", it has won him roles in commercials before. Early life and career beginnings Paraiso was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. to an Irish mother and a Filipino father and but was raised in the Philippines since age three. Even at a young age, says Avery, he would always watch television and wonder what it would be like to be in front of the camera and be a household name. He graduated from the Montessori Integrated School of Antipolo and is studying Mass Communication in La Salle Antipolo, has been working since he was 14. When he was 16, he got into commercials, and began acting at 17. He also won the Circle of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honolulu
Honolulu (; ) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. It is an unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. ''Honolulu'' means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port" in Hawaiian; its old name, ''Kou'', roughly encompasses the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present downtown district. The city's desirability as a port accounts for its historical growth and importance in the Hawaiian archipelago and the broader P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli
''Hanggang Makita Kang Muli'' (International title: ''Until We Meet Again'' / ) is a 2016 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Bea Binene. It premiered on March 7, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Buena Familia''. The series concluded on July 15, 2016 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by ''Sinungaling Mong Puso'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Due to Odessa's obsession with Larry, she will destroy Larry's relationship with Evelyn. Odessa will kidnap their child and lock the child in an abandoned warehouse. The kid, Ana will grow up with a dog causing her to act like an animal. Eventually Ana will escape from the warehouse and meet Calvin. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Bea Binene as Ana Isabelle E. Medrano / Angela ;Supporting cast * Derrick Monasterio as Calvin Manahan * Raymart Santiago as Larry Medrano * Angelika Dela Cruz as Evelyn Es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyce Ching
Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', ''Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and ''Hahamakin ang Lahat''. Biography Ching was born in San Ildefonso, Bulacan. She finished her secondary education at Makati Integrated Christian Academy in April 2012, receiving a medal and a trophy for the Most Outstanding Christian Character Award. She graduated from Meridian International Business, Arts and Technology College (MINT College) in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in film. Career Ching started her television career in 2005 when she joined Bubble Gang Jr. She made dozens of TV and print ads and played a series of young roles until she was cast as Bea in '' First Time''. Her big break came when she landed the role of young Shirley in GMA Network's remake of '' Endless Love'' (based on ''Autumn in My Heart'') opposite Kathryn Bernardo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia (2005 TV Series)
''Encantadia'' is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on May 2, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 9, 2005 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by '' Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise In the land of Encantadia, the Sang'gre sisters Alena, Danaya, Amihan and Pirena are designated guardians of four kingdoms within Encantadia. Trusted by the four gems that will keel the peace in the entire land. The ambition of Pirena will destroy this peace. It is one against three, it is sister against sisters. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro / Ybrahim *Sunshine Dizon as Pirena *Iza Calzado as Amihan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Early life Cuenca was born on December 30, 1987, in San Jose, California, United States. His father is an architect, Spanish descent and is from Valencia, Spain and his mother is a businesswoman, Filipino descent from Ilocos Norte. Cuenca's mother is Rachele Leveriza while his father's name is Juan Tomas Cuenca. He has two siblings, Rufo and Bea. He was also once a student of PAREF Southridge, a school for boys in Muntinlupa. Entertainment career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by the talent scout Arvin Bentonon for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, he made several television and print commercials including endorsements for Safeguard, Coke and Globe Telecom. At the age of eleven, he had a cameo role in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koreen Medina
Andrea Koreen Garcia Medina (born March 27, 1995 in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines) also known as Koreen Medina is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l for Miss Intercontinental 2013. She competed at the Miss Intercontinental 2013 pageant in Magdeburg, (Germany) on December 14, 2013 where she placed 3rd runner-up. Early life Before joining pageantry, she was a Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 contestant, the Grand Prize winner in the Coca-Cola Music Talent Search Finals in 2011, and the Grand Winner of "My Girl," a pageant-like search on ABS-CBN. 2013: Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Intercontinental Koreen won the top title of Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2013 title for Miss Intercontinental together with co-winner, Angeli Dione Barbas Gomez, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2013 for Miss Tourism International 2013 at the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 pageant. She placed 3rd runner-up and chosen as Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
StarStruck (Philippine TV Series)
''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has aired seven seasons and 538 episodes. Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado served as the hosts for the show's most recent season. Format Across the Philippines, casting tours are held in different regions, wherein hopeful contestants are screened by preliminary panels to be selected for star quality, acting talent, or humorous potential and human interest. The audition process is long, beginning with thousands of hopefuls showcasing their talents and being interviewed by the panelists. The competition heats up when 14 hopefuls are left as the contestants for a respective season. During the finals, the finalists were eliminated one by one until three pairs remain. After two weeks, one pair will be eliminated. The remaining four advances to the Fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erich Gonzales
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest''. She came to prominence in her lead role ''Katorse''. After winning Star Circle Quest, she changed her last name from Gancayco to Gonzales, her mother's maiden name. Because of the start of her entertainment career, Erich finished her high school years at ''ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center'' and attended college at Trinity University of Asia, where she majored in mass communication. Early life The youngest of 3 siblings, Gonzales was born in Cebu City and raised in Davao City. Career 2004–2008: Star Circle Quest and supporting roles Her career began when she won as Grand Questor in the second season of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest in 2005, and later beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once A Princess
''Once a Princess'' is a 2014 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Laurice Guillen. It was based on Angel Bautista's novel with the same name and produced by Star Cinema, Regal Films and Skylight Films. Plot Erin Almeda (Erich Gonzales) came from a rich family and was always known by her nickname "Princess". She ends up breaking up with her geeky classmate Leonard Jamieson (Enchong Dee) by pretending that she was only using him. She is then faced with many difficult trials after her family went bankrupt. 7 years later, Leonard is unexpectedly reunited with Erin who is married to his high school rival Damian (JC de Vera). Cast Main cast *Erich Gonzales as Erin Almeda *Enchong Dee as Leonard Jamieson *JC de Vera as Damian Albert Supporting cast *Ian Veneracion as Anton *Bing Pimentel as Rosalie *Angel Aquino as Maritess *Matt Evans as Ricky *Tippy Dos Santos as Nina *Nikki Valdez as Myrna *Bryan Santos as Teddy *Eda Nolan as Kristine Guest cast *Myrtle Sarrosa as Helen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Abunda
Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1960), popularly known as Boy Abunda, is a Filipino professor, television host, publicist and talent manager. Early life and education Boy Abunda was born as Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. in Borongan. He attended Ateneo de Manila University, where he took up Business Management. However, he did not finish that course because of his father's death. He left Ateneo and worked in odd jobs to support himself. He graduated from Philippine Women's University with degrees Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts in 2009, Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development in 2016. Personal life Abunda is openly gay and has been in a relationship with partner Elmer "Bong" Quintana since 1983. Although Abunda is a practicing Catholic and Marian devotee, he is a supporter of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage, expressing disagreement with the Church's stand on homosexuality. He denounced the 2016 Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
