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Eat Bulaga! Lenten Specials
''Eat Bulaga! Lenten Drama Specials'' is an annual Anthology series, anthology television special, special by the Philippine noontime show ''Eat Bulaga!'' in observance with the Holy Week in the Philippines, Holy Week. The episodes usually release during the Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday. The series ran from 1981 to 2008 but returned in 2014. It then went on hiatus from 2020 to 2023 due to the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television, COVID-19 pandemic. It eventually returned later in 2024. Production The series started in 1981. The first special was directed by Lino Brocka. Each episode featured ''Eat Bulaga!, Eat Bulaga''s host along with different guests. The series ran until 2008. In an interview with the entertainment website PEP.ph, Malou Choa-Fagar, an executive of TAPE Inc., the then-producer of the ''Eat Bulaga'', said that the series was ended because they felt "there was a saturation of materials" and that " the trend back then was game shows". The series returne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthology Series
An anthology series is a written series, radio, television, film, or video game series that presents a different story and a different set of characters in each different episode, season, segment, or short. These usually have a different cast in each episode, but several series in the past, such as '' Four Star Playhouse'', employed a permanent troupe of character actors who would appear in a different drama each week. Some anthology series, such as '' Studio One'', began on radio and then expanded to television. Etymology The word comes from Ancient Greek (, "flower-gathering"), from (, "I gather flowers"), from (, "flower") + (, "I gather, pick up, collect"), coined by Meleager of Gadara circa 60BCE, originally as ( (, "garland")) to describe a collection of poetry, later retitled anthology – see Greek Anthology. were collections of small Greek poems and epigrams, because in Greek culture the flower symbolized the finer sentiments that only poetry can express. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Clarete
Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television host. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', the longest running noontime TV show in the Philippines. Clarete was introduced as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 4 in 1996. Personal life Julia is the youngest child with three older brothers; most of them studied at Casa Del Nino Montessori and attended high school in San Pedro Laguna. In May 2007, she gave birth to a son named Sebastian, fathered by Stephen Uy. She is married to Gareth McGeown, Coca-Cola’s Commercial Director for Malaysia and Singapore. In January 2016, Clarete, now based in Kuala Lumpur, resigned as one of the hosts of ''Eat Bulaga! ''Eat !'' (; stylized as ''Eat... Bulaga!'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by Radio Philippines Network, ABS-CBN, GMA N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BJ Forbes
Bernard Joecel Forbes (born March 27, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in ''That's My Boy'' on ''Eat Bulaga!'', however he become a finalist and also he didn't win. Career After his stint on ''That's My Boy'', he found fame through a Tide commercial in which he played a character named Tolits. He soon became one of the hosts of GMA Network's ''Eat Bulaga!''. Apart from ''Eat Bulaga!'', he has appeared in TV shows such as '' Ful Haus'', '' Encantadia'', '' Etheria'', and '' Fantastikids''. He has also been featured in movies such as '' Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo!''—for which he won the Best Child Actor award in the 24th Luna Awards--'' Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom'', '' Enteng Kabisote 3'', ''Paraiso'', '' Dobol Trobol'', and ''Ded Na si Lolo''. He has also lent his voice to the character of Botyok in the animated movie ''Urduja Urduja was a legendary warrior princess recorded in the travel accounts of Ibn Battuta (1304 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabelle Daza
Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat (; born March 6, 1988) is a Filipino actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz. She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced to the mass media entertainment audiences during a dance number on the noontime show '' Party Pilipinas'' on April 17, 2011. On November 24, 2014, Daza transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two-year exclusive contract. She gained recognition for her role in the drama series '' Tubig at Langis''. Early life Isabelle Daza is the daughter of Gloria Diaz, the Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, and Gabriel "Bong" Daza III, a restaurateur and former Makati city councilor. Her grandmother is chef Nora Daza. She has an older brother and a younger sister, Ava. Her parents separated when she was seven years old; however, they remained good friends. In 2010, she earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from De La Salle University. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keempee De Leon
Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career He started his career in the entertainment industry in 1988 via the Viva Films film '' I Love You 3x a Day'', where he was paired with Gelli de Belen and worked with soon-to-be-co-host of ''Eat Bulaga!'', Jimmy Santos. Soon after, he became a regular fixture in three TV shows: ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' That's Entertainment'' and '' Agila''. In April 1989, he signed his first recording contract with OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records). In 1990, he was a subject of a tug-of-war between Regal Films and Viva Films when Regal got Keempee to appear as lead role in the romantic comedy movie ''Romeo Loves Juliet'' opposite Aiko Melendez. In the end, Keempee chose to remain with Viva Films and signed a contract. In 1992, he was launched as a junior action star via the movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pia Guanio
Pia Guanio Mago (; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipina television presenter. She served as an anchor of '' Showbiz Central'' and ''24 Oras'', and a former co-host of ''Eat Bulaga!''. She currently hosts '' Kada Umaga'' on Net 25. Career Liana Pia Coronado Guanio was born on October 24, 1974. She began her career in entertainment as a lively traffic reporter for CALTEX's ''RoadWatch'' In 1999. Guanio caught the attention of travelogue channel Lakbay TV and her career has been on the move ever since. After Lakbay TV, Guanio was one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's morning show '' Alas Singko Y Medya''. In 2003, she moved to GMA Network, and became a host of noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' She later became an anchor on ''24 Oras (pronounced as bente kwatro oras / ) is a Philippine television news broadcasting show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally anchored by Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez, it premiered on March 15, 2004, on the network's Telebabad line up. Ti ...'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricel Soriano
Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Dador Soriano (born February 25, 1965) is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for her intense acting style and versatility, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in films and television. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous accolades, including two Asian Television Awards, five FAMAS Awards, four Luna Awards, thirteen Box Office Entertainment Awards and ten Star Awards for Television. Soriano is referred to as "The Diamond Star" in the Philippine entertainment industry. Soriano began a career as a child actress, debuting in the 1971 film ''My Heart Belongs to Daddy''. She went on to appear in several supporting roles in the 1970s, winning her first acting award at the 9th Manila Tagalog Film Festival as "Best Child Actress" for her performance in the film ''Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko'' (1973) and as Shirley Puruntong in the longest running Philippine sitcom '' John en Marsha'' (1973-1991). She r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, receiving several Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress wins at FAMAS, Gawad Urian and Luna Awards. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Playgirl'', ''Bayan Ko'', ''Brutal'', ''Salome'', ''Mulanay'', and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas. From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as '' Kambal sa Uma'' and 2010's '' Habang May Buhay''. In 2012, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assunta De Rossi
Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma (born February 19, 1983), better known by her stage name Assunta de Rossi, is a Filipino actress. Her younger sister by one year Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress. Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival. As a young actress she was well known for the films ''Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2'' (1997), ''Hubog'' (2001), ''Azucena'' (2001), ''Red Diaries'' (2001), and ''Bahid'' (2002). She also starred in ensemble comedies such as ''Jologs'' (2002), ''Pinay Pie'' (2003). She returned to television in 2011 with roles in the remakes of '' Mula sa Puso'' and '' Maria la del Barrio''. Early and personal life De Rossi was born in Lecce, Italy, to Nenita Schiavone, a Filipina, and Italian Luigi Schiavone. Her siblings include Alessandra De Rossi, Margherita and Isabel. In 2002, she married in a civil wedding Congressman Julio A. Ledesma IV in San Carlos, Negros Occidental. On March 15, 2004, their Catholic ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bea Binene
Beanca Marie "Bea" Binene (born November 4, 1997) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a finalist on '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2004. She is best known for her role as Natalie Dimaculangan in the 2010 television series '' First Time'', as well as her performance in '' Hanggang Makita Kang Muli'' in 2016, both aired on GMA Network. Since 2005, she has served as one of the Junior Ambassadors for the Haribon Foundation, and she has also volunteered with the GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Philippine Red Cross. Career Bea Binene first appeared in the talent search '' StarStruck Kids'' (2004). As a child star, she became a regular cast member in the now-defunct sitcom '' Bahay Mo Ba 'To?'' (2004), as well as the weekly children's show '' Lovely Day'' (2004). She later joined the variety show ''SOP'' (2010). She appeared in the GMA Network television series '' Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' (2010), where she played the role of tough girl Belinda Fortes. She also served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wally Bayola
Walter James "Wally" Bayola (born May 3, 1972) (), is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora and other characters in the '' Kalyeserye'' portion of the noontime television variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. He appears alongside his co-hosts Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros, the trio also known as ''JoWaPao'', in the " ''Juan for All, All for Juan''" segment of the said show. Early life and education Bayola was raised by Francisco Nepomuceno, a priest and his maternal great-uncle, at a convent of a Catholic church in Naga, Camarines Sur. This arrangement came after his father left for the United States to work abroad and his mother was continuing her education. After Nepomuceno's death, he was taken under the care of his grandmother. He pursued his college education at Ateneo de Naga University and later transferred to Naga College Foundation, where he received a scholarship as a member of the theater club. Career Bayola worked as a storekeeper, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael V
Michael V may refer to: * Michael V Kalaphates (1015–1042), Byzantine Emperor *Coptic Pope Michael V of Alexandria (fl. 1145–1146) * Michael V. (born 1969), Filipino actor and comedian {{hndis, Michael 05 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |