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Edgar Mortiz
Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with GMA Network and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years. Filmography As director *''Isa, Dalawa, Takbo'' (1996) *''Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!)'' (2000) *'' Young Love'' (1970) *'' Drakulita'' (1969) As writer *''Agent X44'' (2007) Film roles *''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' (1973) *''My Juan En Only'' (1982) as Andres/ Andy *''Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing'' (1983) *''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) as Mad Max Television roles *'' Goin' Bananas'' (1986–1991; ABS-CBN) *''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1986–1996; GMA Network) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1991–2020; ABS-CBN) *'' Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV'' (1992–1993; GMA Network) *'' Que Horror'' (1996–1998; TV5) *'' Tara Jing Pot Pot'' (1998–2000; ABS-CBN) *''Maynila'' (1999; GMA Network) *''Arriba, Arriba!'' – Sod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the List of presidents of the Philippines, second president of the Philippines. The city was intended to be the Capital of the Philippines, national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Philippine government purchased for this purpose. It was officially proclaimed as the national capital on October 12, 1949, and several government departments and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arriba, Arriba!
''Arriba, Arriba!'' () is a Philippine sitcom and sketch comedy that aired from ABS-CBN from December 9, 2000 to August 9, 2003, replacing ''Oki Doki Doc'' and was replaced by ''Home Along da Airport''. starring Jolina Magdangal with Camille Prats, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Heart Evangelista, Sandy Andolong, John Lapus, Rufa Mae Quinto, and Johnny Delgado. It re-aired on Jeepney TV. Cast *Jolina Magdangal as Winona Arriba *Camille Prats as Biba Arriba *Ai-Ai delas Alas as Venus Arriba *Edgar Mortiz as Solomon Divino "Sodi" Arriba *Johnny Delgado as Yani Makalupa *Sandy Andolong as Isabel "Mamsi" Arriba *Heart Evangelista as Monina Arriba *John Lapus as Sweet * Rufa Mae Quinto as Jenny *Danilo Barrios as Tommy Gil Puyat * Bentong as Steven *Hyubs Azarcon as Atong Episodes *"Da Wedding" Trivia *Jolina Magdangal left the show in 2002 to move to GMA Network, leaving her home network for 10 years. Heart Evangelista replaced her as Venus' long lost daughter, Monina. Jolina finally returned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropang Trumpo
''Tropang Trumpo'' ( Tagalog for ''Troop of Tops'') is a Philippine sketch comedy show produced by ABC-5 (later known as TV5), a one-hour comedy program that featured gags, spoofs and lampoons, was known to be the "mother" of all local gag shows. It was the show that started it all, so to speak, and paved the way for all the comedy shows that followed thereafter. It was aired from March 12, 1994, until March 13, 1999, when it was replaced by ''Ispup''. History Its original cast included Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Gelli de Belen, and theatre/voice actors Noni Buencamino, Manny Castañeda, Earl Ignacio, Sheilou Bharwani, Mhalou Crisologo, Ana Abad Santos and Lorna Gay Long. Tropa aired on Saturday nights and was originally directed by Jose Javier Reyes. However, when Reyes became busy with movies, former Goin' Bananas cast members Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz, Al Tantay and former Goin' Bananas headwriter Dan Salamante came in and assumed the respective posts of director and writers. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Together (Philippine TV Series)
''Happy Together'' (pronounced as Happy to Get Her) is a Philippine television comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Edgar Mortiz, it stars John Lloyd Cruz. It premiered on December 26, 2021 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing ''The Clash''. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * John Lloyd Cruz as Julian ;Supporting cast * Miles Ocampo as Elizabeth "Liz" Rodriguez * Jason Gainza as Mike * Eric Nicolas as Anton * Carmi Martin as Crispina "Pining" Y. Rodriguez * Janus del Prado as T.G. * Badjie Mortiz * Ashley Rivera as Regina "Pam" Ferrer * Kleggy Abaya as Kanor * Wally Waley as Andy * Leo Bruno as Oscar "Oca" Escaño * Jenzel Angeles as Rocky * Vito Quizon as Joselito "Joey" Rodriguez ;Recurring cast * Julie Anne San Jose as Anna * Arra San Agustin as Shelly Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear Uge
''Dear Uge'' is a Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eugene Domingo and Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing ''Wowowin''. The show concluded on February 13, 2022. It was replaced by ''The Best Ka!'' on its timeslot. Premise Urbana Genoveva Esperanza hosts a web show titled as ''Dear Uge'' where she features love stories. Joining her in the show is her feeling charming sidekick, Devine. Cast and characters ;Main cast * Eugene Domingo as Urbana Genoveva "Uge" Esperanza * Divine Aucina as Divine ;Recurring cast * Skelly Clarkson as Hercules * Jessah Nicole as Mercy * Dave Bornea as Diego * Tery Gian * Euwenn Aleta * Jo Berry as So Very * Jelai Andres * Atak Arana as Kata / Kerry * Jak Roberto as Berto * Aaron Yanga as Darak Production Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso
''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' (International title: ''Two Hearts'') is a 2018 Philippine drama television series starring Jodi Sta. Maria in her first dual role, together with Richard Yap and Robin Padilla. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from January 29, 2018, to September 14, 2018, replacing '' Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin'' and was replaced by '' Playhouse''. The series marks the Sta. Maria-Yap reunion five years after the long-running pre-noontime drama ''Be Careful With My Heart''. On September 26, 2022, the series was re-run on ALLTV. Synopsis The story revolves around Mona and Lisa: two different women with identical faces, both facing challenging ordeals in their lives. Lisa is a strict and hardworking boss in her father's business, the Laureano Group of Companies. Her world suddenly turns upside down when her father Juancho betroths her to their business rival's son Martin Co. In order to avoid the arrang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolce Amore
''Dolce Amore'' ( English: ''Sweet Love'') is a 2016 Philippine romantic drama television series directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Molina and Richard Arellano, starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from February 15, 2016 to August 26, 2016, replacing ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'', and was replaced by '' Till I Met You''. This series was streaming online on YouTube. Synopsis Serena Marchesa (Liza Soberano) is a young and beautiful Filipina woman who was adopted by a rich Italian father and mother when she was an infant. When she found herself stuck in an arranged marriage, she runs away to the Philippines, a country she had been fascinated by since she was little from the stories she heard from her Filipina nanny and the stories that her Penpal friend from the Philippines have been talking about. There, she meets and falls in love with her Penpal friend, Simon, also known as Tenten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Showtime (Philippine TV Program)
''It's Showtime'' is a Philippine noontime variety show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment that premiered on October 24, 2009, at the former ABS-CBN television network. The program formerly aired on ABS-CBN until May 5, 2020, when the network was forced to cease and desist its broadcasting operations as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission after its legislative franchise expired on May 4, 2020. ''It's Showtime'' currently airs on pay television network Kapamilya Channel and is simulcast on A2Z and TV5 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. It also airs worldwide via TFC, and streams online on Facebook and YouTube via Kapamilya Online Live. A primetime encore telecast also airs on Jeepney TV. ''It's Showtime'' is the second live entertainment program in the Philippines to be broadcast in high-definition behind '' ASAP Natin 'To''. The program is currently ABS-CBN's longest-running daily noontime variety show after surpassing the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Power (TV Series)
''Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar'' is a Philippine reality talent show airing on ABS-CBN. The show premiered October 10, 2010, and is hosted by Sharon Cuneta, Erik Santos, and Christian Bautista. The program aimed to develop 15- to 21-year-old female singers into becoming the next female singing superstar. Regional-wide searches began in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from August to September 2010. Weekly Themes Each week of the show had a particular theme. * October 24, 31 and November 7, 2010: My Story, My Song * October 24, 2010: First batch - Camille, Glaiza, Angeline, Laurice, Rheena, Macy, Sam * October 31, 2010: Second batch - Pauline, Ninay, Kaye, Joy, Akiko, Cristele, Krissel * November 7, 2010: Third batch - Rose Ann, Jizelle, Mia, Natasia, K-La, Monica * November 14, 2010: Songs of Dedication and Thankfulness * November 21, 2010: Favorite Things and Persons * November 28, 2010: Versatility (Songs Chosen by their Co-Finalists) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talentadong Pinoy
''Talentadong Pinoy (transl,"Talented Pinoy" '' also known as '"Bangon Talentadong Pinoy"', (transl, "Get Up, Talented Pinoy" for its eighth season is a Philippine reality talent show broadcast by TV5. The show premiere on August 16, 2008. Hosted initially by Ryan Agoncillo in its first five seasons, within exception of seasons 6 and 7, the show is handled formerly by Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez, it displays performances from singers, dancers, actors, musicians and comedians, to contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, ventriloquists and magicians. Contestants are allowed to perform any act they want. One difference to the ''Got Talent'' series is that the judges give their opinions on the performance of the performer and grades only 50% of the final score while the jury also grades 50% of the score to determine the winner. Its recent season aired every Saturday at 8 p.m. ( PST). The show ended on March 13, 2021, and was replaced by '' 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy''. Ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampanerang Kuba
''Kampanerang Kuba'' (International title: ''Enchanting Fatima'' / Transl. ''Hunchbacked Lady Bell-ringer'') is a 2005 Philippines, Philippine fantasy soap opera television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from June 6 to December 16, 2005. It was inspired by the 1973 film of the same name, which starred Vilma Santos and Edgar Mortiz. It was tagged as Pinoy Disney. It was originally based from a comic book series written by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas and Andoy Ranay, it stars Anne Curtis, Christian Bautista, Jean Garcia, Eula Valdez, Luis Manzano, Patrick Garcia, Jodi Santamaria, Jodi Sta. Maria, Desiree del Valle, and Jomari Yllana. It was re-aired on Jeepney TV from 2013 to 2014 and 2017. Story Background Lucia and Lourdes Saavedra are half-sisters. Lucia has fallen in love with Antonio (a poor man of whom her father disapproves), while Lourdes falls in love with Martin. She is unaware that he is Prinsipe Abuk, who has betrayed his people to be human instead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O Ha!
O, or o, is the fifteenth letter and the fourth vowel letter in the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''o'' (pronounced ), plural ''oes''. History Its graphic form has remained fairly constant from Phoenician times until today. The name of the Phoenician letter was '' ʿeyn'', meaning "eye", and indeed its shape originates simply as a drawing of a human eye (possibly inspired by the corresponding Egyptian hieroglyph, cf. Proto-Sinaitic script). Its original sound value was that of a consonant, probably , the sound represented by the cognate Arabic letter ع ''ʿayn''. The use of this Phoenician letter for a vowel sound is due to the early Greek alphabets, which adopted the letter as O "omicron" to represent the vowel . The letter was adopted with this value in the Old Italic alphabets, including the early Latin alphabet. In Greek, a variation of the for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
