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Dream Dad
''Dream Dad'' is a 2014 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, starring Jana Agoncillo and Zanjoe Marudo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from November 24, 2014 to April 17, 2015, replacing '' Hawak Kamay'' and was replaced by ''Nathaniel''. Plot The story centers on Sebastian "Baste" Javier (Zanjoe Marudo), a kind-hearted veterinarian from Batangas, who chose to succeed his father Eliseo (Ariel Ureta) as the president of ENS Dairy Corporation, in order to preserve his parents' strained relationship. With the help of his trusted friend, Michael (Ketchup Eusebio), and his devoted executive assistant, Alex (Beauty Gonzalez), Baste transforms himself from a boardroom neophyte into a learned businessman. But it was a decision that came with a painful cost - Angel (Neri Naig), his one great love. Left with a broken heart, Baste meets Baby (Jana Cassandra Agoncillo) - a wide-eye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteau ''dramedy'', is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. The modern, scripted-television examples tend to have more humorous bits than simple comic relief seen in a typical hour-long legal or medical drama, but exhibit far fewer jokes-per-minute as in a typical half-hour sitcom. In the United States Examples from United States television include: ''M*A*S*H (TV series), M*A*S*H'', ''Moonlighting (TV series), Moonlighting'', ''The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd'', ''Northern Exposure'', ''Ally McBeal'', ''Sex and the City'', ''Desperate Housewives'' and ''Scrubs (TV series), Scrubs''. The term "dramedy" was coined to describe the late 1980s wave of shows, including ''The Wonder Years'', ''Hooperman'', ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' and ''Frank's Place''. See also *List of comedy drama television series *Black comedy *Dramatic structure *Melodrama *Seriousness *Tragicomedy *Psychological ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republika sang Filipinas * ibg, Republika nat Filipinas * ilo, Republika ti Filipinas * ivv, Republika nu Filipinas * pam, Republika ning Filipinas * krj, Republika kang Pilipinas * mdh, Republika nu Pilipinas * mrw, Republika a Pilipinas * pag, Republika na Filipinas * xsb, Republika nin Pilipinas * sgd, Republika nan Pilipinas * tgl, Republika ng Pilipinas * tsg, Republika sin Pilipinas * war, Republika han Pilipinas * yka, Republika si Pilipinas In the recognized optional languages of the Philippines: * es, República de las Filipinas * ar, جمهورية الفلبين, Jumhūriyyat al-Filibbīn is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Evans
Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1986) is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', ''Tanging Yaman'' and ''Rosalka''. Evans previously competed in Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1''. Personal life Evans was born to father Thalmage Eugene Evans, an American citizen, and mother Vivien Mercado Nicolas, a Filipino. He has two half siblings. His biological father left his mother before he was born. His father was serving in the United States Air Force at that time. He eventually found out from his uncle that his biological father had died from a heart attack A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to the coronary artery of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may tr ... on June 10, 2010. Evans has a daughter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katya Santos
Katya Santos (born 1981/1982) is a Filipino actress and model. She started her career on the Philippine television series ''Ang TV'' and ''Oki Doki Doc'' at the age of 13. Since then she has become a sex symbol in the Philippine cinema having signed with the "Viva Hot Babes", an entertainment company based in Manila, which is also affiliated with other actresses such as Maui Taylor, Gwen Garci and Andrea del Rosario. Perhaps she is known for her role as Carla in the drama series ''Anna Karenina'' which ran in 1996-2002 and in the afternoon drama series '' Dangal'' where she played Iyanna Salve previously aired on GMA Network. She was born in Manila and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Katya used to work as a sales consultant for a security systems corporation. Santos has also been a long time Viva Contract artist with other Viva Hotbabes Andrea del Rosario and Maui Taylor Maui Taylor (born Maureen Anne Tupaz Fainsan; 28 June 1983) is a Filipino model, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (; born 10 March 1951) is a Filipino actress of film and television, model and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title. Early life and family Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan, she is one of twelve children (ten girls and two boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist. Pageantry While studying in college, Díaz was scouted by a pageant aficionado and was convinced to join the sixth edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Her looks and, more importantly, her wit captivated the audience and she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 at 18 years old. Díaz was then sent to Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. to compete in Miss Universe 1969. Arriving at the pageant as an early favorite, Díaz did not disappoint and sailed throughout all the pageant's events that led up to the finals at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Making it to the Top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the ''My Lover, My Wife'' and Donna Vallejo on '' Daddy Di Do Du''. Under ABS-CBN, she is best known for her portrayal as Alex Acosta on ''Doble Kara''. Early life Magalona was born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines. Her father is the late Filipino rapper Francis Magalona and her grandparents are the late actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. Pia Arroyo-Magalona is her mother and her sister is Saab who also joined showbiz in 2007, and her younger brother Elmo Magalona also joined showbiz three years later in ''Party Pilipinas'', '' Pilyang Kerubin'' and also in '' Kaya ng Powers''. She is also the niece, of second degree, to singer Regine Velasquez. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yen Santos
Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), better known as Yen Santos, is a Filipina actress. She debuted on the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010'', and gained mainstream recognition in '' Pure Love'', a Philippine drama adaptation of the Korean drama '' 49 Days''. She won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the film '' A Faraway Land''. Personal life Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan City. In 2010, she joined '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010'' where she was one of the housemates; she was evicted on Day 43. She is in a relationship with actor Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show '' Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won s ..., her co-star in '' A Faraway Land''. Filmography Television Film Awards and recognitions References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neri Naig
Nerizza Garcia Presnede Naig-Miranda (born 7 September 1985), better known as Neri Naig, is a Filipina actress. She was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show of ABS-CBN in search of new actors and actresses and landed as the 6th runner-up. Career Naig joined Star Circle Quest but was not able to bag the title. After an absence of several years, she is now staging a career comeback with the help of her manager, Boy Abunda. She has been featured in shows like '' SCQ Reload: OK Ako!Kilig Ako!'', '' Ang Panday'', '' Sana Manulit Muli'', ''Ysabella'' and a vampire in ''Imortal''. Personal life In 2014, Naig and Chito Miranda vocalist of the band Parokya ni Edgar married twice: in a civil ceremony on 13 December and in a formal wedding in Tagaytay the following day. In August 2015, Naig's pregnancy suffered from a miscarriage, which would have been her first child with Miranda. On 19 June 2016, Chito Miranda announced that Neri is pregnant again. Sex video sca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ketchup Eusebio
Michael Allen Eusebio (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ... actor. Filmography Television Film Accolades References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Eusebio, Ketchup Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities Tagalog people Filipino male film actors Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1985 births Filipino male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Ureta
Ariel Ureta (; born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host. Biography Early career Ureta's first movie was ''Zoom Zoom Superman'' a fantasy comedy movie with the former child wonder Niño Muhlach in 1973, followed by his next comedy movie, ''Si Popeye ATBP'' Movie was also released the same year. On television, he co-hosted the mid-day variety show ''Noontime Matinee'' with Tina Revilla over GMA-7 which was later became, ''Ariel con Tina'' over BBC-2 (now ABS-CBN 2). He also hosted ''Ariel and Co after 6'' in the same television network. He also hosted a variety show called ''Patok na Patok'' was formerly aired on MBS 4 (now PTV 4) from 1975 to 1977. Current career He also hosted a party themed night musical variety program ''RSVP'' on Kapuso Network GMA 7 from 1991 to 1995 with co-host Dawn Zulueta. Ureta was also a host of a short-lived comedy game program ''Go For It'' on ABC 5 (now TV5) from 1998 to 1999. He is also a former sitcom director of a comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathaniel (TV Series)
''Nathaniel'' is a 2015 Philippine drama television series starring Marco Masa as Nathaniel, an angel who returns to earth with a mission to restore the belief of humanity in God and remind them about the innate kindness that everyone possesses in their hearts. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from April 20 to September 25, 2015, replacing ''Dream Dad'' and was replaced by ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. Synopsis This is the story of Nathaniel, son of Paul and Rachel Laxamana. As a baby, Nathaniel will be involved in an accident which will cost him his life. Because he died a pure soul, Nathaniel became an Angel upon reaching Heaven. Once he is already 7 years old, he will be sent down to Earth for a mission – to restore people's faith in God, and to remind everyone of their inner kindness, which they may have already forgotten. Nathaniel lives in Bayan ng Laging Saklolo, wherein he will be adopted by the Bartol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawak Kamay (TV Series)
''Hawak-Kamay'' (International title: ''Instant Dad'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine family drama television series starring Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado, Nikki Gil, Xyriel Manabat, Andrea Brillantes, Zaijian Jaranilla and Yesha Camile. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from July 21, 2014 to November 21, 2014, replacing ''Dyesebel'' and was replaced by ''Dream Dad''. Synopsis Gin Agustin (Piolo Pascual) is a frustrated musician who becomes the guardian of the three orphans that his late sister adopted: Emong ( Zaijan Jaranilla), Dara (Xyriel Manabat), and Ningning ( Yesha Camile). Gin is unprepared to be the guardian of three young children, but with the help of the strict attorney Bianca Magpantay (Iza Calzado) and her sister (later revealed to be her daughter) Lorrie (Andrea Brillantes), Gin learns how to be a good parental figure to these three children. Different trials threaten to tear them apart, but Gin become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
