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Dan Villegas
Dan Villegas is a Filipino cinematographer and director. He won the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director award for his film ''English Only, Please''. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University. He also took up film courses at the Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Berlinale Talents Berlinale Talents, formerly Berlinale Talent Campus, is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival (also called Berlinale). An annual summit and networking platform for 200 outstanding creatives from the fields of f ... in Europe. Filmography Film Television Awards References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Villegas, Dan Living people Filipino film directors Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival was the edition of the annual film festival that is held in Metro Manila, Philippines and is organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the film festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters (except IMAX theaters) in order to showcase locally produced films. The film festival began on December 23, 2014 and was kicked off by the yearly Parade of Stars' float parade starting from the Quirino Grandstand. It is expected to run until January 7 of the following year. The awards night commenced on December 27, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center, and was hosted by Edu Manzano and Kris Aquino. It was also aired via delayed telecast on ABS-CBN. Entries Official entries The official list of entries were announced on June 21, 2014. From the 13 submissions, 8 were chosen for the festival; New Wave entries MMDA started to accept entries for the New Wave category until October 7, 2014. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to quality dramatic films. The "glossy" production of films such as ''Sinasamba Kita'', '' Palimos ng Pag-ibig'', '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and '' Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' won critical and commercial acclaims. Viva Films also made a documentary film on the Puerto Rican boyband Menudo on their visit to the Philippines in 1985. Viva launched then-supporting actor Phillip Salvador as an action star in the movie ''Boy Negro''. It was also instrumental in introducing to the public Robin Padilla (''Bad Boy'' and ''Anak ni Baby Ama'') and Raymart Santiago (''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'') as new action stars. Veteran action stars Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla Jr. and Fernando Poe, Jr. also made movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almost Paradise (TV Series)
''Almost Paradise'' is an American-Filipino crime drama television series produced by Dean Devlin and Gary Rosen. The series is the first American television series to be filmed entirely in the Philippines. It premiered March 30, 2020, on WGN America (now known as NewsNation) in the United States, and in the Philippines, it premiered on March 21, 2021, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z Channel 11. The series has been renewed for a second season on Amazon Freevee. Premise Former DEA Agent Alex Walker, forced into retirement, moves to the island of Cebu in the Philippines. He purchases the hotel gift shop in the hopes of managing his stress and high blood pressure, but the wealthy and criminal element on the island keep drawing him back into law enforcement. Cast Main *Christian Kane as Alex Walker, a former DEA agent *Samantha Richelle as Detective Kai Mendoza **AC Bonifacio as teenage Kai. *Arthur Acuña as Ernesto Almares, Kai's partner *Nonie Buencamino as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Oineza
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza also received recognition for the ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode "Manika", earning a New York Festivals' Best Actress nomination and an International Emmy nomination. Life and career 1996–2001 Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza was born in the town of Bani, Pangasinan to Erwin Oineza, a businessman in Metro Manila, and his wife Jennifer Urbano. The oldest among three siblings, she lived with her family throughout the Ilocos region. Oineza is fluent in Tagalog and English, with some proficiency in Ilokano. She is of mostly Pangasinense and Ilocano ancestry. She is also Roman Catholic. Scouted to join the entertainment industry at an early age, Oineza's first appearances on television began as a child model in over twenty TV commercials for v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RK Bagatsing
Ramon Khino "RK" S. Bagatsing (born May 9, 1988) is a Filipino film and television actor. Bagatsing is most notable for the role of Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo in the ABS-CBN primetime series ''Wildflower''. Early life Bagatsing is the son of actor Ramon "Boy" Bagatsing, Jr. and Marilou San Diego. He is the younger brother of actor Raymond Bagatsing and actress Monina Bagatsing. Bagatsing's paternal grandfather is the former Manila City Mayor Ramon Bagatsing, the city's longest-serving mayor. Career Bagatsing has been nominated for acting awards for his roles in '' Apocalypse Child'' and ''Slumber Party''. Outside his filming roles, he has also dabbled in television appearing in episodes of ''Wagas'' and ''Ipaglaban Mo!''. In 2018, he was part of ABS-CBN's initial drama offering and Afternoon TV Series ''Araw Gabi'', with JM de Guzman and he played the trending Primetime TV Series ''Wildflower A wildflower (or wild flower) is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Gonzalez
Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo (; born 28 May 1991), professionally known as Beauty Gonzalez, is a Filipina actress from Dumaguete City. Biography Beauty Gonzalez was born as Christine Marie Gonzalez in Dumaguete City to Carina Luche, a Spanish-Filipina who hails from Cebu and Manuel Gonzalez, a Spaniard. Her father was a former professional Jai Alai player in Manila. He had coconut and sugar cane farms in Pamplona, Negros Oriental. Her mother comes from a political family in Cebu. She has one older brother. She attended St. Louis - Don Bosco and then Silliman University for college. She later dropped out to join Pinoy Big Brother. Prior to joining Pinoy Big Brother, she was once chosen as one of Cebu's 12 Prettiest Teens, and she was crowned the Miss Teen Philippines - Central Visayas in 2006. Beauty gave birth to her daughter with Norman Crisologo in February 2016. They named her Olivia Ines. Beauty and Norman, an art curator, became engaged in March 2017, and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Got You (TV Program)
''I Got You'' is a Philippine romantic comedy series broadcast on TV5. Directed by Dan Villegas, it stars Beauty Gonzalez, RK Bagatsing, and Jane Oineza. It premiered on October 18, 2020, on the network's Sunday afternoon block and aired every Sunday until January 10, 2021. In June 2021, the show became available on Brightlight Productions programming affiliate ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWantTFC and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. On January 17, 2021, the same day Sunday Noontime Live! and Sunday 'Kada aired their final episodes, I Got You aired a replay of its final episode. In June 2021, the show became available on Brightlight Productions programming affiliate ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWantTFC and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. Premise Del Ruiz (Beauty Gonzalez) is a successful therapist who has a vast experience in the field of psychology, having worked both at home and abroad. However, her own life is full of obstacles and heartaches that she must try to ... [...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] |
Janine Gutierrez
Janine Marie Elizabeth de Leon Gutierrez (born October 2, 1989) known professionally as Janine Gutierrez, is a Filipino actress, television host, commercial model, and singer. A graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in European Studies, she is currently an exclusive talent of ABS-CBN, albeit the absence of its fresh, legislative franchise. She was a former GMA Network actress. Personal life The eldest of four siblings, Gutierrez comes from a family of actors. Her parents are Ramon Christopher Gutierrez and Lotlot de Leon. Her paternal grandparents are Pilita Corrales and Eddie Gutierrez. Donald Olson and Eva Rodriguez are her biological maternal grandparents. Actors Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor are her adoptive maternal grandparents. She attended St. Paul College, Pasig St. Paul College, Pasig, also referred to as SPCP or SPC Pasig, is a Private education, private, Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Single-sex education, school exclusively for g ... [...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] |
The Breakup Playlist
''The Breakup Playlist'' is a 2015 Filipino musical romantic drama film starring Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo. It is written by Antonette Jadaone and directed by Dan Villegas. It was released on July 1, 2015 by Star Cinema and Viva Films. Plot Starting from the present time and moves back in the past, the movie tells the story of an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other. But soon, different challenges like their families and their pride will get in-between them. Can they have a happy ending after all this? Cast Main Cast *Piolo Pascual as Gino Avila *Sarah Geronimo as Trixie David Supporting cast *Rio Locsin as Marissa David *Dennis Padilla as Joey David * Maris Racal as Janine *Jan Marini as Adi *Diego Loyzaga as Joshua *Teddy Corpuz as Toffer *Jett Pangan as Lester *Cris Villonco as Jing * Basti Artadi as Caloy *Annicka Dolonius as Ria *Anna Luna as Cathy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walang Forever
''#WalangForever'' () is a 2015 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival and was shown on December 25, 2015. JM de Guzman was supposed to be the lead actor opposite Mercado but pulled out of the film due to personal problems. This is Mercado's seventh MMFF entry after her 2014 award-winning film entry, ''English Only, Please''. Synopsis Mia, a celebrated writer of romantic-comedy films, is at a turning point in her life which makes it difficult for her to believe that love could last. Everything comes to a head when Ethan returns, only for her to find out that he has become a cynic of lasting love because she broke his heart. Cast Main cast * Jericho Rosales as Ethan Isaac * Jennylyn Mercado as Mia Nolasco-Isaac Supporting cast * Kim Molina as Luli * Lorna Tolentino as Betchay Nolasco * Phoemela Baranda; cameo appearance * Sebastian Castro; cameo appearance * Jerald Napoles as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
