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Dyesebel
''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebel also appeared in Kampeon Komiks (Champion Comics) in 1975. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline from 1953 to 1996. Among those who took on the role in the big screen are Eva Montes, Edna Luna (1953), Vilma Santos (1973), Alma Moreno (1978), Alice Dixson (1990), and Charlene Gonzales (1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by Marian Rivera (2008) and Anne Curtis (2014). Adaptations Films Television series ''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2008) The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on GMA Network in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyesebel (2014 TV Series)
''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' is a 2014 Philippine fantasy drama television series, loosely based on a famous novel series of the same name by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Francis E. Pasion, it is topbilled by Anne Curtis, together with an ensemble cast. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on TFC from March 17 to July 18, 2014, replacing ''Honesto'' and was replaced by '' Hawak Kamay''. The story followed the journey of a young mermaid named Dyesebel, as she discovers the world above the ocean and locks in a fierce love triangle. Synopsis A young mermaid, Dyesebel, takes on a journey to trace her origins until she finds out that she is the daughter of a merman and a human. Disowned by the sea for being the child of Tino who was the prince of the sea and the human Lucia, she starts her adventure and explores the human world where she will meet Fredo. But this journey will be marked by a realization that she is not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyesebel Through The Years
''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebel also appeared in Kampeon Komiks (Champion Comics) in 1975. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline from 1953 to 1996. Among those who took on the role in the big screen are Eva Montes, Edna Luna (1953), Vilma Santos (1973), Alma Moreno (1978), Alice Dixson (1990), and Charlene Gonzales (1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by Marian Rivera (2008) and Anne Curtis (2014). Adaptations Films Television series ''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2008) The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on GMA Network in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyesebel (2008 TV Series)
''Dyesebel'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on April 28, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Kamandag''. The series concluded on October 17, 2008 with a total of 125 episodes. It was replaced by ''Gagambino'' in its timeslot. Premise Dyesebel is a mermaid who will fall in love with Fredo. She must also stop the cruelties of her four adversaries: Ava, Berbola, Dyangga and Betty. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Dyesebel Montemayor-Legaspi / Isabel * Dingdong Dantes as Fredo Legaspi ;Supporting cast * Michelle Madrigal as Berbola * Alfred Vargas as Erebus * Rufa Mae Quinto as Amafura * Jean Garcia as Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi * Bianca King as Betty Salcedo * Mylene Dizon as Dy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna
Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, whose stories he wrote and illustrated himself. This character first appeared in ''Bulaklak Magazine'', Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. Ravelo left the Bulaklak Magazine publications due to differences with the publication's editors. One of the most popular Filipino superheroes, Darna has appeared in many films and several television series through the decades which have far overshadowed her actual comics tenure. The 2003 Mango Comics miniseries revealed that Darna is a deceased extraterrestrial warrior magically manifesting herself through a woman from Earth named Narda who summons her by shouting her name. As Darna, she stands up for those who cannot fend for themselves. She fights against common criminals as well as grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' Temptation of Wife''. As a recording artist, Rivera has released two studio albums: the ''Marian Rivera Dance Hits'' and ''Retro Crazy''. She has starred in films such as '' My Bestfriend's Girlfriend'', ''You to Me Are Everything'', and '' Panday 2''. She was included in 2011's Top 20 Endorsers. She was hailed as '' FHM Magazine's'' Sexiest Woman in 2008, 2013, and 2014, setting the record of three cumulative victories through voting online and SMS. She was selected as one of the members of the selection committee at the ''Miss Universe 2021''. Early life and education Marian Rivera Gracia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. Her parents married and eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mars Ravelo
Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created ''Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', ''Bondying'', '' Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''Hiwaga'', ''Maruja'', ''Mariposa'', ''Roberta'', ''Rita'', ''Buhay Pilipino,'' ''Jack and Jill'', ''Flash Bomba'', ''Tiny Tony'', and '' Dragonna'' among others. Early life Mars Ravelo was born on October 9, 1916, when America still occupied the Philippines. Career Ravelo started out as a cartoonist, then as a writer, and later on as editor-in-chief for two publications houses and for several film companies. He later established his own company, RAR. Ravelo created the characters of Darna the super heroine, Dyesebel the love-lorn mermaid, and Captain Barbel the super hero, Facifica Falayfay, and the duo of Jack & Jill. He also created the drama about a young orphaned girl named Roberta for Sampaguita Pictures. Ravelo wrote the movie adaptatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence. Curtis has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two FAMAS Awards, a Luna Award, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and five PMPC Star Awards for Television. Additionally, she has also been nominated for two Gawad Urian Awards, and eight PMPC Star Awards for Movies. Regarded as one of the most influential celebrities in the Philippines, ''Forbes Asia'' named her as one of the top 100 digital stars in the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2021, she remains as the Philippines' top Instagram personality with over 17 million followers, and is also the 4th most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook with over 18 million followers. She was also the first Filipino to reach 14 million followers on Twitter, and is currently the second most followed Filip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyesebel (1996 Film)
''Dyesebel'' is a 1996 Philippine fantasy film directed by Emmanuel Borlaza. Based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo, the film stars Charlene Gonzales as the titular mermaid. Cast * Charlene Gonzales as Dyesebel * Matthew Mendoza as Fredo * Gloria Diaz as Banak * Jaclyn Jose as Lucia * Julio Diaz as Tino * Albert Martinez as Gildo * Kristine Garcia as Betty * Gary Estrada as Juno * Charina Scott as Young Dyesebel * Maritoni Fernandez as Dyangga * Dindi Gallardo as Bangenge * Marita Zobel as Issa * Romeo Rivera as Nilo * Don Pepot as Mang Kiko * Vivian Lorraine as Minda * Ama Quiambao as Instructress Production The film was announced in 1994 with Ana Roces initially cast as the titular mermaid. However, due to unknown reasons, the role was later on given to Charlene Gonzales. This prompted Roces to leave Viva Films Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Borlaza
Emmanuel "Maning" H. Borlaza (November 5, 1935 – October 11, 2017) was a Filipino movie screenwriter and director. Early life Born Emmanuel H. Borlaza on November 5, 1935, in Manila. Career Borlaza co-wrote and starred in the 1965 film ''Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story, Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story)''. Borlaza has directed more than 20 films which starred Vilma Santos, including ''Dyesebel'', ''Darna and the Giants'', ''Lipad, Darna, Lipad!'' He also helmed the films of Sharon Cuneta, namely ''Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala'', ''Bituing Walang Ningning (film), Bituing Walang Ningning'', and ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' Borlaza directed ''Eva Fonda 16'' starring Alma Moreno and Snooky Serna's ''Blusang Itim''. He was also the director of ''Dyesebel'' starring Charlene Gonzales in 1996. Aside from being vice chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, Borlaza also became chairperson of the Directors' Guild of the Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, exclusive talent of GMA Network. He is also the founding chairman of the YesPinoy Foundation and manages his own film studio named AgostoDos Pictures. Life and career Early years Dantes was born in Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. He began his career as a child model at the age of two, appearing in a television advertisement for Carnation (brand), Carnation milk. Several other commercials ensued before he joined an all-male dance group called Abztract Dancers, with his friend, actor Nathan Dados, and his cousin, actor Arthur Solinap. Their group became regulars on ''Eat Bulaga!'' and ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment''. As an actor, his first movie appearance was in the ''Shake, Rattle and Roll V'' episode "A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirena (Philippine Mythology)
The Sirena is a mythological sea creature from Filipino culture. In some regions of the Philippines, particularly Bicol and Visayas, Sirenas are known as '' Magindara'' and portrayed as vicious mermaids. Like Sirens of Greek mythology they have alluring and irresistible singing voices; unlike Sirens, which are portrayed as part woman and part bird, Sirenas are often portrayed as mermaid-like creatures that live under the sea. In Philippine mythology, the ''Sirena'' is a mythological aquatic creature with the head and torso of a human female and the tail of a fish. The ''Sirena'' is an ''Engkanto ''–' the Filipino counterpart of English mermaids. Engkantos are classified as one of the ''Bantay Tubig,'' a Filipino term for mythical guardians of the water. In addition to the ''Sirena'', other examples of ''Bantay Tubig'' are '' Siyokoy'', '' Kataw'' and ''Ugkoy''. The male version of a Sirena is called a Sireno. Sometimes Sirena are paired with Siyokoy. A popular mermaid character i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
