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Ciara Sotto
Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto ( , born July 2, 1980) is a Filipina actress and singer. Personal life She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa, Helen Gamboa-Sotto and actor and Senate of the Philippines, Senator Vicente Sotto III. She is a first cousin of Sharon Cuneta (their mothers are sisters) and an aunt to KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Oyo Boy Sotto, as well as Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto. In 2010, Sotto married businessman Jojo Oconer, with whom she has a son. Career At age six, Sotto made her first appearance on ''Eat Bulaga!'' and became one of the show's regular hosts from 2005 to 2012. Before she became a regular host at ''Eat Bulaga'', she was a member of ''T.G.I.S.'', produced by VIVA Entertainment, Viva Television and GMA Network. During her teenage years, Sotto together with cousin Danica Sotto and Jocas de Leon, had a regular Saturday production number in ''Eat Bulaga!''. They were dubbed as the "Ang TVJ (Tito, Vic and Joey) Kids". During her stint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati
Makati ( ), officially the City of Makati ( fil, Lungsod ng Makati), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines; it has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the country. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. The biggest trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange used to be situated along the city's Ayala Avenue, before the stock exchange moved their headquarters to the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 629,616 people making it as the 17th most populous city in the country and ranked as the 41st most densely populated city in the world with 19,336 inhabitants per square kilometer. Although its population is just above half a million, the daytime populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eat Bulaga!
''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally hosted by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie, it premiered on July 30, 1979. Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, de Leon, Jimmy Santos, Jose Manalo, Allan K., Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Pauleen Luna, Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, Baste Granfon, Maja Salvador and Miles Ocampo currently serve as the hosts. Overview Radio Philippines Network (1979–1989) Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romy Jalosjos, came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for Radio Philippines Network. Antonio Tuviera pitched that Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon would be the "perfect" hosts for the show. At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Friends
Best Friend or Best Friends may refer to: * Someone with whom one shares the strongest type of friendship. Film and television * ''Best Friend'' (film), a 2020 South Korean film * ''Best Friends'' (1982 film), a film starring Goldie Hawn and Burt Reynolds * ''Best Friends'' (1975 film), a film by Noel Nosseck * ''Best Friends'', a Telugu film by Sunil Kumar Reddy *'' Best F(r)iends'', a film starring Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero *"Best Friends", a ''Thomas & Friends'' season 12 episode Literature * ''Best Friends'' (Martin novel), part of the Main Street book series * ''Best Friends'' (Wilson novel), a children's novel by Jacqueline Wilson * ''Best Friends'', a 2003 novel by Thomas Berger Music Albums * ''Best Friends'' (Cleo Laine and John Williams album) (1978) * ''Best Friend'' (Edmond Leung album) (1997) * ''Best Friend'' (Hillsong United album) (2000) * ''Best Friends?'', a 2010 album by Brad Songs * "Best Friend" (50 Cent song) (2005) * "Best Friend" (The B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magpakailanman
''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' in its timeslot. The show returned on November 17, 2012 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. Overview The show was originally created by GMA Entertainment TV Group as a limited drama special intended for the celebration of ''World Meeting of Families'' on January 23–24, 2003. Vilma Santos was offered to host the show but turned it down. Mel Tiangco was later hired to host and the show later became a regular show in GMA Network. On December 27, 2007, the show was canceled. In November 2012, the show was revived by GMA Network, with Tiangco reprising her role as the host. In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buttercup (TV Series)
''Buttercup'' is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN. Starring Claudine Barretto, Assunta de Rossi, Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo and Angelu de Leon. It aired from May 31, 2003, to May 8, 2004. Cast Main cast * Claudine Barretto as Meg * Angelu de Leon as Cloe * Assunta de Rossi as Sharon * Piolo Pascual as Lance * Diether Ocampo as Winston * Onemig Bondoc as Wilson * Bobby Andrews as Ted * Carlos Agassi as Pippo * Ciara Sotto as Sheryl * Mico Palanca as Chris Supporting cast * Rio Locsin as Elsa * John Arcilla as Orly * Tin Arnaldo as Caroline Uy * Ricardo Cepeda as Christopher * Carmi Martin as Angela * Jenny Miller as Rochelle * Tessie Tomas as Erlinda * Mat Ranillo III as Eduardo * Buboy Garovillo as Miguel * Carla Martinez as Carmelita * Ricky Davao * Tetchie Agbayani * Pinky Amador * Miguel Vera as Rolie * Frances Ignacio as Lily * Marjorie Barretto * Eugene Domingo Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Di Ba't Ikaw
''Di Ba't Ikaw'' (International title: ''Love and Revenge'' / ) is a 1999 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Jessa Zaragoza, Angelika dela Cruz, Jao Mapa and Jomari Yllana. It premiered on May 17, 1999 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Del Tierro''. The series concluded on October 29, 1999 with a total of 120 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jessa Zaragoza as Hasmin Cardenas * Jao Mapa as Victor "Junie" Montecillo Jr. * Jomari Yllana as Paolo Montecillo ;Supporting cast * Romeo Vasquez as Victor Montecillo * Pilar Pilapil as Amelia Montecillo * Edu Manzano as Guiller * Ciara Sotto as Grace Montecillo * Angelika Dela Cruz as Eloisa * Daria Ramirez as Saling * Julio Diaz as Domeng Cardenas * Ali Sotto / Jean Saburit as Karina Latada * Gabby Eigenmann as Alexander "Alex" Montecillo * Jake Roxas as Berting ;Guest cast * Matthew Mendoza as Dave * Trina Zuñiga as Celia * Melissa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halik Sa Apoy
''Halik sa Apoy'' (International title: ''Fiery Kiss'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altajeros, it stars Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on August 10, 1998. The series concluded on February 26, 1999 with a total of 145 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Carmina Villarroel as Alyssa Lambino * Ynez Veneracion as Maricar * Bobby Andrews as Carlo ;Supporting cast * Celia Rodriguez as Tuding * Tirso Cruz III as Benjamin Rosales * Kim Delos Santos as Mylene * Dino Guevarra as Jilmer * Jake Roxas as Benj * Jay Manalo as Jonas * Ciara Sotto as Adelle * Marianne dela Riva as Lorreine ;Recurring cast * Daria Ramirez as Trining * Rachel Alejandro as Maxine * Mariel Lopez as Alexis * Dexter Doria as Cora * Maria Isabel Lopez as Marta * Katya Santos as Shiela * Timmy Cruz as Toyang * Eula Valdez as Delia * Tanya Gomez as Mameng * Teresa Loyzaga as Beatriz * Polo Ravales Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Growing Up (1997 Philippine TV Series)
''Growing Up'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the Philippine television series '' T.G.I.S.'' Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews and Onemig Bondoc. It premiered on June 2, 1997. The series concluded on February 12, 1999 with a total of 88 episodes. Cast and characters * Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III * Onemig Bondoc as Jose Mari "JM" Rodriguez * Red Sternberg as Francisco Martin "Kiko" Arboleda de Dios * Michael Flores as Miguel "Mickey" Ledesma * Donna Cruz as Stephanie Enriquez * Jake Roxas as Noel Sta. Maria * Raven Villanueva as Cristina "Cris" de Guzman * Rica Peralejo as Michelle "Mitch" Ferrer * Ciara Sotto as Regina "Rain" Abrera * Mariel Lopez as Angel Buena * Diego Castro as Anton Villanueva * Bernadette Allyson as Beatrice Santillan * Ryan Eigenmann as Iñigo Escaler Torres * Lindsay Custodio Lindsay Custod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony BMG
Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American record company owned as a 50–50 joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann. The venture's successor, the revived Sony Music, is wholly owned by Sony, following their buyout of the remaining 50% held by Bertelsmann. BMG was instead rebuilt as BMG Rights Management on the basis of 200 remaining artists. History Sony BMG Music Entertainment began as the result of a merger between Sony Music (part of Sony) and Bertelsmann Music Group (part of Bertelsmann) completed on August 6, 2004. It was one of the Big Four music companies and includes ownership and distribution of recording labels such as Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, J Records, Mchenry Records, Jive Records, RCA Victor Records, RCA Records, Legacy Recordings, Sonic Wave America and others. The merger affected all Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group companies worldwide except for Japan, where it was felt that it would reduce competit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey De Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Early life De Leon was the second child of Jose Seoane de Leon (1918–2008) of Spanish Filipino descent, and Emma Manahan Ramos (1925–2019). His paternal grandfather was the first mayor of Malolos, Bulacan. When he was three years old, his parents divorced. His father then moved to Madrid, Spain and eventually remarried. Career Prior to being an entertainer, de Leon earned his architecture degree from the National University in Manila. He was also a disc jockey for 12 radio stations when he was starting out. De Leon started his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
