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Awra Briguela
McNeal "Awra" Briguela (, born 26 March 2004), also known by his stage name Awra Briguela, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He gained recognition when he starred in ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2016–2019), personally chosen for the role by the show's lead actor Coco Martin. Briguela's life was featured in a titular episode of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' in 2016. In 2017, he was declared champion in the first season of the Philippine, Filipino version of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (Philippines season 1), Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids (season 1)''. Personal life Briguela has been openly gay since childhood, and is fond of impersonating Filipina actresses like Sarah Geronimo, Sarah Lahbati, and his idol Maja Salvador, who was one of his co-casts in ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. He popularized his screen name "Awra" upon achieving mainstream recognition as an actor and comedian. Career Briguela started his career off as an internet sensation. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Las Piñas
Las Piñas, officially the City of Las Piñas ( fil, Lungsod ng Las Piñas), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 606,293 people. Las Piñas was sixth in MoneySense Philippines "Best Places To Live" report in 2008. Attractions include Evia Lifestyle Center, SM Southmall, Robinsons Place Las Piñas and Las Piñas - Parañaque Wetland Park. History Early history Las Piñas was one of the earliest fishing settlements on the shores of Manila Bay. It was proclaimed as a province of Manila either in 1762 or 1797. Agustin, a Spanish historian, and Fr. Juan de Medina placed it at 1762. Las Piñas was formerly called "Las Pilas" due to its separation from Parañaque due to tribal conflicts. On the other hand, Manuel Buzeta recorded the date at 1797. Felix Timbang was the first ''gobernadorcillo'' in 1762, while Mariano Ortiz was the first municipal president of the town of Las Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is a recipient of an Asia Contents Awards, including nominations from FAMAS Awards, Asian Academy Creative Awards, and Asian Television Awards. She made her acting debut at age 14 on television in a minor role for ''It Might Be You (TV series)'' (2003), which gained her a nomination for ''Best New TV Personality'' at the 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television. Her film debut happened three years later in a supporting role for '' Sukob '' (2006), which she was nominated for ''Best Supporting Actress'' at the 55th FAMAS Awards and Gawad PASADO Awards 2007, while she won the ''Most Promising Female Star'' at the 37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards, ''New Movie Actress of the Year'' at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies,https://www.mykiru ... [...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] |
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born July 20, 1966), known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a bachelor's degree in interior design. Isidro also pursued Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she graduated as magna cum laude. She also has a master's degree in communication from the Ateneo de Manila University. Isidro started as a back-up singer together with her sisters Olive Cruz and Tina Isorena in ''The Sharon Cuneta Show''. She was urged by Johnny Manahan or Mr. M to fill in for then pregnant Melissa de Leon in the noon time show '' 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila''. She was like a breath of fresh air and people started noticing her, hence, the moniker "Crush ng Bayan" or "the people's crush" and also as the "Julia Roberts of the Philippi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Garcia
Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he is widely regarded as the "greatest Filipino actor of all time". He had the highest number of appearances in Philippine films, portraying a variety of roles which include gay, antihero, and villain roles. Garcia's best regarded works as an actor include ''Beast of the Yellow Night'' (1971), ''The Woman Hunt'' (1972), '' Deathrow'' (2000), '' The Debut'' (2001), '' Abakada... Ina'' (2001), ''Bwakaw'' (2012), and ''Rainbow's Sunset'' (2018), which marked his last film appearance in his lifetime. Later in his career, he starred in television programs including ''Little Nanay'' (2015–2016) and ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2016–2019). Garcia received numerous awards throughout his career, garnering a total of 43 wins and 38 nominations fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjo Atayde
Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known for his appearances on drama series aired on ABS-CBN, as well as his critically acclaimed role as Benjo in the web series ''Bagman''. A member of the Nacionalista Party, Atayde was first elected to Congress as an Independent politician, independent in the 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections, 2022 general elections, where he unseated incumbent representative Onyx Crisologo. Early life Atayde was born on November 5, 1990, to actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde. He is the eldest with three younger siblings: Ria Atayde, Ria, Gela, and Xavi. Arjo studied at La Salle Greenhills and later moved to Reedley International School. Entertainment career His first official venture into acting was at age 9 for ''Ang TV''. Howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Martinez
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first teleserye role as Glenn in the 1980 series ''Anna Liza'' on GMA Network. Martinez's character, Glenn was the suitor of the titular protagonist, Anna Liza which was portrayed by Julie Vega. Martinez cites actor John Travolta's acting style as his basis on his own film roles. He describes Travolta as having a tongue-in-cheek style in acting as characterized in his roles in ''Face/Off'', '' Broken Arrow'' and '' Battlefield Earth''. Martinez praised Travolta for making his roles "shine" on the aforementioned films despite not portraying "natural characters". He also cited Christopher de Leon as his idol since he started his career in film acting. In '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'', he portrays Ferdinand Fuentebuella who marries a woman from a ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bela Padilla
Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan (born May 3, 1991), better known by her stage name Bela Padilla (), is a Filipino-British actress, film producer, film director, screenwriter, television host, and brand ambassador. She is best known for Television dramas GMA-7 and her official home Network ABS-CBN and Critically-Acclaimed Films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella and Meet Me in St Gallen with JC Santos opposite Carlo Aquino and The Day Before Valentines third film and On Vodka her and Beers and Regrets her fourth film with JC Santos in 2022 her directorial debut in the film 366 is opposite Zanjoe Marudo and JC Santos for film studio Viva Films in 2017 she wrote the screen play for the Joyce Bernal film “Last Night”starring Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual. In addition to becoming a film favorite she has pushed her writing and directorial skills for future projects. Early life and education Padilla (born Krista Elyse Hidalgo Sullivan) was born to British Cornelius Gary Sullivan and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Roces
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe (July 28, 1941 – May 20, 2022), known professionally as Susan Roces (), was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. Roces was regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and starred in more than 130 films and television programs. She won five FAMAS Awards, including two Best Actress wins. Luna Awards honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing career and contribution to Philippine cinema. In 2005, Roces was one of the first inductees on Eastwood City Walk of Fame. She played the character "Lola Flora" on the ABS-CBN television series ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' since the pilot episode in 2015. Months prior to her death in 2022, Roces was honored by The Philippine Post Office with a commemorative stamp. Early life and education Susan Roces was born as Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora in Bacolod, Negros Occidental on July 28, 1941. She was the daughter of Jesus T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till I Met You (TV Series)
''Till I Met You'' is a 2016 Philippine romantic dramedy television series directed by Antoinette Jadaone, starring James Reid, Nadine Lustre and JC Santos. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on August 29, 2016, to January 20, 2017, replacing ''Dolce Amore'' and was replaced by ''My Dear Heart''. Plot ''Till I Met You'' follows the story of three friends — Iris (Nadine Lustre), a girl; Basti ( James Reid), a boy; and Ali (JC Santos), a closeted homosexual — who eventually fall in love with each other and find themselves in an unusual love triangle. As conflicts arise, they are led into difficult situations whether to fight for their love or save their friendship. Cast and characters Main cast Supporting cast Extended cast Guest cast Special participation Episodes Production ''Till I Met You'' marks the second romantic comedy TV series for James Reid and Nadine Lustre, follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ina, Kapatid, Anak (TV Series)
''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (International title: ''Her Mother's Daughter''/) is a 2012 Philippine family drama television series directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Jojo A. Saguin, starring Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 8, 2012 to June 14, 2013, replacing ''Lorenzo's Time'' and was replaced by ''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala''. The show is now airing in Tanzania on Star TV and Kenya on KTN in Africa. The drama follows the lives of Celyn ( Kim Chiu), Margaux (Maja Salvador), Liam (Xian Lim), and Ethan (Enchong Dee) and their struggles for power, family and love. The show was extended due to success in viewership ratings. The second season aired on January 14, 2013 with the episode featuring the grand revelation of Celyn being the daughter of Julio and Beatriz, while the third and final season debuted on March 7, 2013 featuring a new chapter focusing on the characters' young-adult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doble Kara
''Doble Kara'' ( / eng, Double Kara) is a 2015 Philippine melodrama television series, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo, Trina N. Dayrit, and Jojo A. Saguin starring Julia Montes in a dual role, as Kara Dela Rosa and Sara Suarez. It also stars Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Sam Milby, Alicia Alonzo, Maxene Magalona, Edgar Allan Guzman, and John Lapus in their respective roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 24, 2015, to February 10, 2017, replacing '' Pinoy Big Brother: 737 GOLD''. The series was met with both positive reviews and strong ratings. The series garnered three PMPC Star Award nominations, winning the Best Daytime Drama Series and two acting nominations for Montes and Villarroel. In addition, the series received multiple award wins, including a TV Series Craze Award for Best Daytime TV Series, an ALTA Media Icon Award for Best Daytime Drama Series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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