Bakekang
''Bakekang'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' I Luv NY''. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Sunshine Dizon as Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog ;Supporting cast * Lovi Poe as Kristal Maisog * Yasmien Kurdi as Charming Maisog / Lokresha / Karisma *Sheryl Cruz as Valeria Arevalo *Manilyn Reynes as Marta * Jay Manalo as Kristof Arevalo * Gladys Reyes as Deborah Yokohama *Nadine Samonte as Lorraine Arevalo * Dion Ignacio as Aldrin Sandoval *Iwa Moto as Jenny * Arci Muñoz as Nicole ;Recurring cast *Victor Neri as Herman * Cogie Domingo as Johnny * Julia Clarete as Georgia * Tyron Perez as Paolo * Hero Angeles as Daniel Lozano *Vangie Labalan as ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a string of local hit series. Recognized as a "seasoned thespian" in both Philippine TV & film industry, Dizon earned her first acting award as a child actress in 1995 at the prestigious FAMAS Awards. In 2017, she won a Gawad Amerika Awards for her exceptional performance in " Ika-6 Na Utos". In 2019, the PMPC Star Awards honored her as one of the "TV Queens at the Turn of the Millennium." She is best known for her memorable performances in: Encantadia, Impostora, Bakekang, Ika-6 na Utos to name a few. Biography Born as Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon in 1983 to Isagani Bengzon Dizon and Dorothy Cansancio Dizon, Dizon in Manila, is the youngest in their family. At a young age, her mother who was then a part of the Producers' Guild of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: ''Bakekang'' (2006) as Kristal, and ''Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real'' (2014) as Shiela. She received her first Best Actress award in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for the film ''Mayohan'' in the role of Lilibeth. The same year, she was also a FAMAS Best Actress awardee for the film ''Sagrada Familia'' in the role of Kath Asero. In 2021, Poe transferred to ABS-CBN. Early and personal life Lovi Poe was born as Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe in St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, to Filipino actors Fernando Poe Jr. and Rowena Moran. It was in February 2004 when Poe Jr. admitted to the public that he has a daughter with the former actress and beauty queen making her and Senator Grace Poe half-sisters. Poe finished high school ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino- Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mother. Early life Manalo was born in Saigon, South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mother. His father is Estaquio Manalo Jr. Career After he won as 1st runner-up of SM Man of the Year he became a model/endorser of Blowing Bubbles. Movies His film debut was through the action movie ''Brat Pack'' in 1994. He became a lead in his second film, ''Paracale Gang'', which was released in 1996 and followed by the movie ''Urban Rangers''. That same year, he did a switch from action to sexy roles when he starred in the movie ''Gayuma'' opposite Amanda Page. Possessing boyish looks and an oozing sex appeal, he became a staple of sexy movies in the Philippines, with the film ''Totoy Mola'' pushin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nadine Samonte
Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known by her stage name Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino- German actress and model. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career Samonte first ventured into show business when she auditioned and became part of the first batch of the talent search '' StarStruck''. She appeared in the third season of '' Love to Love'' as well as in the series ''Kissing Beauty''. She followed this with the role of Sophia in the afternoon daily soap '' Ikaw Sa Puso Ko''. Samonte later starred in '' Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa'' (''Leya: The Most Beautiful Woman Underground''). She received the "Most Promising Actress" award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She was included in the second installment of GMA's seasonal afternoon soap, '' Now and Forever'' with their plot entitled '' Ganti'' (''Revenge''). Then, she made another film teen-romance flick, ''Say That You Love ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tyron Perez
Jojo Tyron Malonzo Perez (September 14, 1985 – December 29, 2011) was a Filipino model, actor and television host and an alumnus of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck''. Early life Perez was born in Brgy. Alfonso, Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines. He grew up a farmer's son in his hometown, with the rice fields as his playground. He was the youngest among six children. "He and his father would rise with the sun", said Tyron who quit his Fine Arts studies (freshman at the Bulacan State University) when he joined the GMA star-search ''StarStruck'' (first batch, with Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado). "There, on top of the carabao, he dreams to be in showbiz. He imagined himself acting with Kris Aquino, his crush and idol. Until he was in high school (at the Benigno Aquino National High School), he and his dad would milk their carabaos early mornings and sell the milk. Sometimes, they would sleep in the middle of the rice fields when we had to water the seedlings (nagpap ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Iwa Moto
Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese– Filipino actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and Valentina in '' Darna''. Acting Iwa Moto auditioned for StarStruck but failed to qualify until she has succeeded in audition for the third season in which she ended up as the First Princess along with Gian Carlos as the First Prince. After '' StarStruck'', Iwamoto appeared on '' SOP Gigsters'', '' Love to Love: Young At Heart'' and '' Nuts Entertainment''. During her stint in ''Nuts Entertainment'', Iwamoto was suspended for 6 weeks along with Jackie Rice. After the suspension, Iwamoto came back to Nuts Entertainment, joined the cast of '' Bakekang'', her first primetime show where she played Jenny, the best friend of Kristal, play ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008), better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He was notable for his win in the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' (March 12, 2006). During his two-year career, he was able to star in several television shows and in one film, notably ''Fantastikids'' (2006), '' Asian Treasures'' (2007), '' Boys Nxt Door'' (2007), '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' (2007–2008), '' Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (2008), and his final performance, '' LaLola'' (2008). He also dubbed into Filipino language to be voiced of the character Ichigo Kurosaki in the anime '' Bleach'' (2007). Early life Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo, better known as Boknoi to his family and friends, was born on May 12, 1988 at Manuel J. Santos Hospital in Butuan in Agusan del Norte, where he lived with his mother, Mildred Ban-eg Cadaweng and sister, Marcel Andrea or "Bonsai". In 2001, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Yasmien Kurdi graduated magna cum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series '' Encantadia'', Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', a role originally played by Maricel Soriano. She was also known in ''Rhodora X'' as Angela, Dolores in the hit afternoon drama series '' Yagit'' and Ysabel in the hit '' Sa Piling ni Nanay'' which extended many times due to high ratings. As a singer, Kurdi released two studio albums. Her first album, ''In the Name of Love'' was released in 2006 and attained platinum status ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series '' Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekang'', and in the Philippine remake of '' Rosalinda''. After four years out of ABS-CBN, in 2012, she had a guest appearance on the series '' Walang Hanggan'' as young Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz, portrayed by Susan Roces. In 2013, while still a contract star of ABS-CBN, she became part of '' Galema: Anak ni Zuma'', as Galela Carriedo. She returned to her home network GMA in 2014, where she has been working since, being given many roles and TV appearances. Acting career Cruz started her career at age four. She won the FAMAS best child actress award for her portrayal in the film ''Mga Basang Sisiw'' opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the film ''Roman Rapido'' opposite Fernando Poe Jr. Sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of the original pop culture icons. Reynes has won a FAMAS Award and Best Supporting Actress trophy at the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress, 34th MMFF Awards. She is the youngest artist who ever held a concert in the Araneta Coliseum, Big Dome in 1990. She is also a two-time 'Best Comedy Actress' winner at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. She is best known for the signature hit “Sayang na Sayang”. Manilyn’s vocal talent also catapulted her to enormous prominence. She was one of the pioneers on the popular musical program ''That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), That's Entertainment''. She has released 12 studio albums throughout her career including ''Manilyn'' which achieved Platinum status. She is dubbed a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lotlot De Leon
Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress. Career She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-team partner. The Lotlot-Monching was a popular love team in the late 1980s. They were paired in ''Bunsong Kerubin'' (1987), ''Love Boat: Mahal Trip Kita'' (1988), ''Love Letters'' (1988), ''Here Comes the Bride'' (1989), ''Mga Kuwento ng Pag-big'' (1989) and ''Hotdog'' (1990), among others. She is now back on ABS-CBN in '' Walang Hanggang Paalam'' after her 7 years of work with GMA Network. Personal life Former US Navy Donald Olson and Eva Rodriguez are her biological parents. Nora Aunor and Christoper de Leon are her adoptive parents She is also the adoptive sister of actress Matet de Leon, actor Ian de Leon, Kenneth and Kiko. She was married to former matinee idol Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (son of Eddie Gutierrez) on March 27, 1989 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras. He is a former star of GMA Network, now a Kapatid of TV5 then in 2014, Castillo went back to Kapuso Network. Biography/career A freshman from AMA Computer University, he joined the reality-based artista search " StarStruck" and was linked over four female survivors during the competition: Jade Lopez, Yasmien Kurdi, Jennylyn Mercado and Sheena Halili. He was linked with Jade Lopez because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with Sheena Halili and was his love team on the competition but whe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |