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Captain Barbell (2011 TV Series)
''Captain Barbell'' (International title: ''Captain Barbell: The Return'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional superhero of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Machete''. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by '' Time of My Life'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Richard Gutierrez as Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol / Captain Barbell ;Supporting cast * Jillian Ward as Lelay / Super Tiny * Lovi Poe as Althea * Isabel Oli as Melanie Ocampo * Christopher de Leon as Nero * Michelle Madrigal as Anita / Cyclone * Frencheska Farr as Celina / Sonica * Sam Pinto as Sammy * Solenn Heussaff as Janna Esquivel * Ellen Adarna as Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega * Jake Vargas as Alden / Spin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machete (TV Series)
''Machete'' is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Gina Alajar, it stars Aljur Abrenica in the title role. It premiered on January 24, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Jillian: Namamasko Po''. The series concluded on March 18, 2011 with a total of 40 episodes. It was replaced by ''Captain Barbell'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Aljur Abrenica as Machete / Dakila Romero ;Supporting cast * Bela Padilla as Aginaya / Rosella * Ryza Cenon as Marla Lucero / fake Aginaya / Bugana * Ryan Eigenmann as Karum * Polo Ravales as Zander * Chariz Solomon as Candy de Jesus * Anita Linda as older Aginaya * Zoren Legaspi as Malyari * John Arcilla as Alfonso * Gina Alajar as Elena * Rio Locsin as Divina Lucero * Nonie Buencamino as Carlos * Karen delos Reyes as Bugana * Rocky Gutierrez as L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Gutierrez (actor)
Jorge Eduardo Pickett Gutierrez (born February 6, 1942), professionally known as Eddie Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor and former matinee idol. Early life Gutierrez was born at 4:50 AM on February 6, 1942, at the Manila Doctors Hospital in Ermita, Manila. He is the son of Antonio Atayde Gutierrez, Jr. (August 5, 1913 in Santa Mesa, Manila – February 10, 1954 in Santa Mesa, Manila) and Mary Rufina Herranz Pickett (born November 24, 1916 in Tondo, Manila). His parents were married on April 14, 1939 in Santa Mesa, Manila. His paternal grandfather was Antonio Maria Rogelio Gutierrez del Campo (September 16, 1866 in Santander, Spain – June 21, 1952 in Santa Mesa, Manila), while his maternal grandfather was John Thomas Pickett (February 17, 1868 in Ontario, Canada – March 8, 1939 in Manila). Personal life He married Annabelle Rama on November 8, 1980, with whom he has six children; Ruffa, Rocky, Elvis, Richard, Raymond and Ritchie Paul. His wife serves as the talent manager fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Tan
Jan Michael Silverio Tan (born December 31, 1986), is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show '' StarStruck'' aired on GMA Network. Personal life Tan is of Chinese descent. He was baptized on July 31, 2016 as a Born Again Christian. Career He played the role of Rick in the installment of ''Sine Novela'' ''Maging Akin Ka Lamang'' aired on GMA Network. Also, he had a special appearance on GMA Telebabad shows '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' which is the last program on GMA Network that he appeared. There have been rumors of Mike transferring to ABS-CBN, but he has confirmed in a recent interview that he will remain with GMA. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bea Binene
Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV series), First Time''. She is also one of the Junior Ambassadors for the Haribon Foundation since 2005 and still an active volunteer of GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Philippine Red Cross. She is known for her role in GMA Network TV series ''Hanggang Makita Kang Muli''. She has participated in an acting workshop by Trumpets, where she played Molly in the production of Annie (musical), Annie. She was in the GMA Network TV series ''Reel Love, Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts'' playing the role of tough girl Belinda Fortes. She was also a regular host every Monday in ''Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales'' and ''Oh My Job'' on GMA News TV (now GTV (Philippine TV network), GTV). Her first title role show with Jake Vargas was ''Alice Bungisngis an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Vargas
Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as '' Stairway to Heaven'', ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', '' Captain Barbell'', '' Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis'', '' Strawberry Lane'', ''Buena Familia'', and ''Ika-5 Utos''. He is best known for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom, '' Pepito Manaloto''. Vargas also starred in films, including '' Tween Academy: Class of 2012'', '' My Kontrabida Girl'', and ''Asintado''. For his performance in ''Asintado'', he won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, founded in 1968, is an annual film festival held annually in April in Houston, Texas. Notable festival alumni include John Lee Hancock, who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film '' The Blind ... and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellen Adarna
Ellen Meriam Go Adarna-Ramsay (born April 2, 1988) is a Filipino actress, model, and former internet celebrity. Her family owns various hotels, condominiums and Queensland, a chain of motels in Cebu, Manila and Davao. They also own a temple in honor of her late grandmother. A Gravure model, Adarna has appeared in various magazine covers in the Philippines, such as ''Candy'', ''FHM'', '' Esquire'', ''UNO'', ''Preview'', ''Speed'' and ''Women's Health''. Early life Adarna is the eldest of five siblings. She completed her primary and secondary education at the premier, all-girls' Catholic school Saint Theresa's College of Cebu. Adarna took up Business Administration, but dropped out in her sophomore year. As a teenager, she graced the covers of Candy magazine for 2005 and 2006. Adarna briefly worked as a secretary at her dad's company before leaving Cebu for Manila, to pursue a career in the limelight. Career Career beginnings and GMA Network: 2010–2013 Adarna made her acting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solenn Heussaff
Solenn Marie Adea Heussaff-Bolzico (née Heussaff, ; born July 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She was one of the official castaways of '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown''. She made it to the Final Three. In December 2010, she signed a recording contract with MCA Music, a movie contract with Regal Entertainment, and a television contract with GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. Early life Solenn Heussaff is the second child of Cynthia Adea, a Filipina, and Louis Paul Heussaff, a former sailor in the French Navy from Douarnenez, in Brittany, who is now the head of a service company SOS, for the petroleum industry. She has an older sister named Vanessa and a younger brother named Erwan. Education After graduating from Eurocampus (now European International School), Heussaff went on to study fashion design in Studio Berçot, Paris for three years. She also took a 6-month course in basic beauty/fashion make-up, body painting and prosthetics at L'éc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Pinto
Sam, SAM or variants may refer to: Places * Sam, Benin * Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso * Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso * Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso * Sam, Iran * Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place People and fictional characters * Sam (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname * Sam (surname), a list of people with the surname ** Cen (surname) (岑), romanized "Sam" in Cantonese ** Shen (surname) (沈), often romanized "Sam" in Cantonese and other languages Religious or legendary figures * Sam (Book of Mormon), elder brother of Nephi * Sām, a Persian mythical folk hero * Sam Ziwa, an uthra (angel or celestial being) in Mandaeism Animals * Sam (army dog) (died 2000) * Sam (horse) (b 1815), British Thoroughbred * Sam (koala) (died 2009), rescued after 2009 bush fires in Victoria, Australia * Sam (orangutan), in the movie ''Dunston Checks In'' * Sam (ugly dog) (1990–2005), voted the world's ugliest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Madrigal
Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino-American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN reality talent search, '' Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Micaella Madrigal and her elder sister, Ehra Madrigal is also an actress. Career Michelle was a former contract star at ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where she started when she joined the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' in 2004. Thereafter, she was cast in several TV shows in the network, particularly in the youth-oriented drama '' SCQ Reload'' and the fantasy horror series ''Spirits'' along with ''Vietnam Rose'', '' Crazy for You'', ''Maging Sino Ka Man'' and ''Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal''. In 2007, Annabelle Rama took her under her wing as her manager. She transferred to GMA Network along with her older sister Ehra Madrigal. Michelle and Ehra were both cover girls of FHM for the same month of September but in different years. She was one of the casts of the two fantasy dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher De Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s. Regarded as an "acting genius" and one of the pillars of the industry, De Leon is a recipient of the prestigious “Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 27th PMPC Star Awards. He has won 7 FAMAS Awards including five "Best Actor" wins and a Hall of Fame trophy. He has also won 2 Gawad Urian Awards, 4 FAP Awards and an MMFF Hall of Fame plaque. On June 30, 2010, he was sworn into office as the board member of the 2nd district of Batangas. Early life and education De Leon is the son of Gil de León and Lilia Dizon. He is of German Jewish descent from his maternal grandfather. On May 11, 1999, he was given a US Certificate of Citizenship. The U.S. Certificate of Citizenship says that the holder was a U.S. Citizen at birth. His citizenship was passed throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabel Oli
Maria Olivia Daytia-Prats (born October 20, 1981), better known by the screen name Isabel Oli, is a Filipina model and actress. Background Oli is the youngest of seven children to a Filipino father of Chinese descent and a Filipina mother of Spanish descent. She finished her secondary education at Cebu Eastern College and her tertiary education at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (Cebu) with a degree in Information Technology. She gained media attention in 2004 when she landed a role in a Max's Restaurant commercial. In 2003, she started her acting career in ABS-CBN via ''It Might Be You'' and ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode with Baron Geisler and her soon-to-be spouse John Prats, before moving to GMA Network in 2005. It was her similarly named role of Isabel, the leading lady to matinee idol, Richard Gutierrez in '' Sugo'', that launched her to full stardom. Her exposure on '' Sugo'' also landed her a role on the GMA Films' summer 2006 offering ''Moments of Love''. Her fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
