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Cinemalaya Films
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a film festival in the Philippines held annually during the month August at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex and various cinemas. Its aim is the development and promotion of Filipino independent films. The film festival is organized by the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. with the support of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Econolink Investments, Inc. Each year, the Festival provides "seed investments" of ₱500,000 (US$10,000~) to ten independent filmmakers. It has since been increased to ₱1,000,000 (US$20,000~) since 2019. These ten "finalists" are culled from hundreds of submissions from all over the Philippines. Their films debut at the festival, together with in-competition short films, as well as various out-of-competition works. The organizing committee, headed by veteran Filipino director and actress Laurice Guillen Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasay
Pasay, officially the City of Pasay ( fil, Lungsod ng Pasay; ), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 440,656 people. Due to its location just south of Manila, Pasay quickly became an urban town during the History of the Philippines (1898–1946), American colonial period. History Early history In local folk history about the period before the arrival of Spanish colonizers, Pasay is said to have been part of Namayan (sometimes also called Sapa), a confederation of Barangay state, barangays which supposedly controlled territory stretching from Manila Bay to Laguna de Bay, and which, upon the arrival of the Spanish, eventually became known as Santa Ana de Sapa (modern day Santa Ana, Manila). According to these legends, the ruler of Namayan bequeathed his territories in what is now Culi-culi, Pasay, and Baclaran t ... [...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] |
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 schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lou Veloso
Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (1993), '' Ang Cute ng Ina Mo'' (2007), and ''Desperadas 2'' (2008). As an actor, Veloso has also performed in films such as ''Kabayo Kids'', released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, ''Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!)'' (1992), and ''M & M: The Incredible Twins'' (1989).Lou Veloso people.theiapolis.com Early career Veloso's first film was ''Working Girls'' under VIVA Films in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of ''AgriSiyete'', which he replaced original host the late comedian |
5th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 5th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 17 until 26, 2009 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - ''Last Supper No. 3'' by Veronica Velasco ** Special Jury Prize - ***''Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe'' by Alvin Yapan ***''Colorum'' by Jobin Ballesteros ** Audience Award - ''Dinig Sana Kita'' by Mike Sandejas * Best Direction - G.B. Sampedro for ''Squalor'' * Best Actor - Lou Veloso for ''Colorum'' * Best Actress - Ina Feleo for ''Sanglaan'' * Best Supporting Actor - Arnold Reyes for ''Squalor'' * Best Supporting Actress - Tessie Tomas for ''Sanglaan'' * Best Screenplay - Vic Acedillo for ''Ang Nerseri'' * Best Cinematography - Pao Orendain for ''24K'' * Best Sound - Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia for ''Squalor'' * Best Editing - Charliebebs Gohetia for ''Squalor'' * Best Original Music Score - Francis Reyes for ''Dinig Sana Kita' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baron Geisler
Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor, businessman, occasional model, resource speaker, amateur artist, and aspiring poet of German-American descent. As a child actor and later as a teen idol, Geisler's career has been characterized by critical and popular notoriety, followed by a period of alcohol abuse and legal troubles, before a resumption of critical repute and resurgence of commercial success in middle age as a character actor. Several of Geisler's acting accolades includes winning the Best Actor award in the 4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival on July 20, 2008 and the 2005 PMPC Best Single Performance of an Actor in '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'' ("''Would You Remember?''"). Geisler's performance in the 2022 Netflix film ''Doll House'' has also earned him praise from critics, audiences, and fellow actors. Early life Geisler was born in Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga to Gracia Cantor Bayonito of Bicol, Philippines and Donald David Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylene Dizon
Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well as three Best Actress Awards from Cinemalaya, Gawad Urian, and Golden Screen Awards for her performance in the film "100." She was a member of ABS-CBN's ''Star Magic'', being an alumna of Batch 2. After starting with ABS-CBN in 1996, she transferred to the rival station GMA Network in 2003 as a GMA Artist Center member and was part of several TV series like '' Captain Barbell'', ''Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat'', and ''Dyesebel''. Upon returning to ABS-CBN in 2009, she made a special appearance on ''Tayong Dalawa''. Her role ended when she became pregnant with her second child, and was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria. Recently, she played Grace Maniego in the 2011 drama ''Budoy'', and later had a special participation role in the 2012 drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Martinez (director)
Chris D. Martinez is a Filipino film screenwriter, director, producer and playwright. He has won Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his plays. He is the author of the book ''Laugh Trip''. Works As film director * '' Here Comes the Bride'' (2010) * ''My Valentine Girls'' (2011) * '' Temptation Island'' (2011) * '' Shake, Rattle & Roll XIII'' (2011) * '' I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!'' (2012) * '' Status: It's Complicated'' (2013) * '' Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel'' (2013) * '' The Gifted'' (2014) * ''You're Still the One'' (2015) * ''Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin'' (2016) * ''Working Beks'' (2016) * '' Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough'' (2016) * '' Extra Service'' (2017) * ''Meant to Beh ''Meant to Beh'' is a 2017 Philippine family comedy film directed by Chris Martinez and starred by Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta. It was distributed and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment and served as an officia ...'' (2017) Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 4th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 11 until 20, 2008 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - ''Jay'' by Francis Xavier Pasion ** Special Jury Prize - ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' by Tara Illenberger ** Audience Award - ''100'' by Chris Martinez * Best Direction - Chris Martinez for ''100'' * Best Actor - Baron Geisler for ''Jay'' * Best Actress - Mylene Dizon for ''100'' * Best Supporting Actor - Yul Servo for ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' * Best Supporting Actress - Eugene Domingo for ''100'' * Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez for ''100'' * Best Cinematography - Dan Villegas for ''Huling Pasada'' and Jay Abello for ''Brutus, Ang Paglalakbay'' * Best Sound - Allan Hilado for ''Ranchero'' * Best Editing - Kats Serraon, Chuck Gutierrez, Francis Xavier Pasion for ''Jay'' * Best Original Music Score - Joey Ayala for ''Brutu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribu (film)
''Tribu'' (English language, English: ''Tribe'') is a 2007 Filipino crime drama film directed by Jim Libiran, released in its home country of the Philippines. It stars real life gang members from the film's setting in Tondo, Manila. The tagline is: "Every night, juvenile tribes prowl the streets of Tondo. An explosive hiphop, freestyle gangsta celebration of inner city Manila." Most of the actors were residents of Tondo, and many were active in street gang activities in the area during the making of the film. Fifty-two members of six rival gangs agreed to work together to finish the movie. ''Tribu'' won several awards, including Best Actors and Best Film at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Best Actor Ensemble at the Cinemanila International Film Festival and the Gawad Urian Awards. Tribu also won the ''Pari de l'Avenir'' Bet of the Future Award at the Festival Paris Cinéma the only non-European film to do so. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
The 3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from July 20 until 29, 2007 in Metro Manila, Philippines. Cinemalaya was presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Entries The winning film is highlighted with boldface and a dagger. Full-Length Features Short Films Awards ;Full-Length Features * Best Film - '' Tribu'' by Jim Libiran ** Special Jury Prize - ''Endo'' by Jade Castro ** Audience Award - ''Pisay'' by Auraeus Solito * Best Direction - Auraeus Solito for ''Pisay'' * Best Actor - the male ensemble of ''Tribu'' * Best Actress - Ina Feleo for ''Endo'' * Best Screenplay - Dennis Marasigan for ''Tukso'' * Best Cinematography - Rodolfo Aves Jr. for ''Kadin'' * Best Sound - Mark Laccay for ''Tribu'' * Best Original Music Score - Jerrold Tarog for ''Kadin'' ;Short Films * Best Short Film - ''Rolyo'' by Alvin Yapan ** Special Jury Prize - ''Nineball'' by Enrico Aragon ** Audience Award - ''Doble Vista'' by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donsol (film)
''Donsol'' is a 2006 Filipino indie drama film written and directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. about a romance made in the town of Donsol. Starring Sid Lucero and Angel Aquino, the film was produced by Bicycle Pictures. The film was shot entirely in Donsol, Sorsogon and there are underwater shots of the ''star'' of the movie the '' butanding'' (). It tackled major issues like illegal fishing that poses threats to the butanding. The film was the Philippines' official submission to the OSCARS Foreign Language Film category in 2007. Plot A whaleshark guide named Daniel (Sid Lucero) falls in love with the beautiful but mysterious tourist Teresa (Angel Aquino). The two individuals are nursing their own heartaches but find themselves hopelessly drawn to each other; Daniel was left behind by his girlfriend for a rich man, Teresa a widowed breast cancer patient. Fidel (Bembol Roco), Daniel's father, is an illegal fisherman and was caught by the police coast guard. This created friction betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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