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Etheria
''Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' (International title: ''Etheria: The Fifth Kingdom of Encantadia'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the second installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on December 12, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Encantadia''. The series concluded on February 17, 2006 with a total of 50 episodes. It was replaced by '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise After peace was restored in Encantadia, the past sneaks up on the sisters. With the lives of their loved ones at stake, they must go back in time to stop a tribe in their plan to destroy the present. In their journey, questions would be answered and the sisters must destroy the past to save the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia
''Encantadia'' is a Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title ''Etheria'' premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, ''Encantadia'' had a crossover film with ''Mulawin'' entitled '' Mulawin: The Movie'', which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. Synopsis Encantadia is a vast and enchanted realm. It comprises three major kingdoms Lireo, Sapiro, Hathoria, and a land territory, under the protectory of Lireo, Ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, ''My Husband's Lover'' aired on GMA Network in 2013. Trillo received his first acting award in 2004 for his role as a cross-dressing spy in the 2004 war film '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita''. In May 2016, he appeared in another primetime television series, ''Juan Happy Love Story'', opposite his ''Dwarfina'' leading lady Heart Evangelista. Now being recognized both locally and internationally, he still continues to work as GMA Network's Drama King. Personal life Trillo was born on May 12, 1981, in Quezon City to Florita Florencio Ho, a Filipino, and Abelardo Leslie Ho, a Chinese Filipino from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. He finished high school at Jose Abad Santos Memorial School, Quezon City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowess and haunting portrayals in acclaimed Filipino horror films. Calzado is regarded as one of the most versatile and successful women in Philippine show business. She was a semi-finalist for a nomination at the International Emmy Awards. She has won 2 Cinemalaya Film Festival Awards, 3 Golden Screen Awards, 3 PMPC Star Awards, 2 MMFF Awards, a Gawad Urian Award and 5 FAMAS Award nominations. She has won "Best Actress" at the 34th PMPC Star Awards. In 2017, she won the prestigious Yakushi Pearl Award at the Osaka Asian Film Festival. In 2021, she won "Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series)" at the 5th GEMS-Hiyas ng Sining Awards. The same year, she won "Outstanding TV Actress of the Year" with Jodi Sta. Maria at the 3rd Laguna Exce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia (2016 TV Series)
''Encantadia'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine television series of the same title. It served as a reboot and the fourth television series in the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on July 18, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Poor Señorita''. The series concluded on May 19, 2017 with a total of 218 episodes. It was replaced by ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' in its timeslot. The series including a director's cut of the finale is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Four sisters – Pirena, Amihan, Alena and Danaya — guard the gems that hold the power to maintain peace and harmony in the world of Encantadia. Their bond is broken when Pirena discovers that their mother, is afraid of her desire to become the queen of Encantadia. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Zubiri
Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the top of the EDSA–Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong, wearing only a two-piece bikini. That photo shoot for ''FHM Philippines'' sparked controversy and prompted the then Mayor of Mandaluyong, Benhur Abalos, to file charges against Zubiri and ''FHM'' but it was later withdrawn after an apology. In 2005, Zubiri slowly departed from sexy films and proceeded to become a TV actress in GMA Network. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series ''Linlang'' and Danaya in the ''Encantadia'' fantasy series. She was also a regular cast member in the sketch-comedy program, ''Bubble Gang'' and starred in drama series including ''Babangon A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Kurleto
Cynthia Kristina Kurleto is an Austrian model, actress, and a former MTV VJ in the Philippines. She is known for being a commercial model and an FHM model in the Philippines and also for playing the role of Cassiopea in the hit series ''Encantadia'' and its prequel/sequel ''Etheria''. She was born to an Austrian father and Filipino mother. Biography The daughter of Faustina Verdillo and Friedrich Kurleto, following her parents' divorce, she was raised by her mother in Austria where she grew up. Cindy finished her education from elementary to college and took a Hotel and Restaurant Management course. She later became a waitress. In 2001, she left her job and decided to take a vacation in her other home country, the Philippines. She sold her car and apartment, quit her job, bought a ticket, packed one suitcase and left for the Philippines. Long after arriving, she decided to settle in Legazpi City, Albay for good. It was during her hosting stint at a local ABS-CBN show in Legazpi th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jopay
Diofanny Jane Paguia-Zamora (born January 3, 1983, in Manila, Philippines), known professionally as Jopay () is a Filipina singer, dancer and actress. She is a former Senior Member and original member of Sexbomb Singers, with Rochelle Pangilinan, Evette Pabalan, Weng Ibarra, Izzy Trazona-Aragon and Monic Icban of the SexBomb Girls. Jopáy is also a cousin of singer-actress Nadine Lustre. A song entitled "Jopay" (composed and sang by Mayonnaise) was written about her. She is married to Joshua Zamora, a former and original member of the dance troupe Maneuvers. Discography Albums (with the SexBomb Girls) *2002: ''Unang Putok'' (4× Platinum) *2003: ''Round 2'' (5× Platinum) *2004: ''Bomb Thr3at'' (2× Platinum) *2005: ''Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the Sexbomb Girls'' (Platinum) *2006: ''Daisy Siete: V-DAY'' Compilation albums (billed with the SexBomb Dancers) *2002: ''Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits'' (Gold) Filmography Television Films *2002: ''Bakit Papa'' *2002: ''Lastikman'' *2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known by her stage name Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino-German actress and model. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career Samonte first ventured into show business when she auditioned and became part of the first batch of the talent search '' StarStruck''. She appeared in the third season of '' Love to Love'' as well as in the series ''Kissing Beauty''. She followed this with the role of Sophia in the afternoon daily soap '' Ikaw Sa Puso Ko''. Samonte later starred in '' Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa'' (''Leya: The Most Beautiful Woman Underground''). She received the "Most Promising Actress" award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She was included in the second installment of GMA's seasonal afternoon soap, '' Now and Forever'' with their plot entitled '' Ganti'' (''Revenge''). Then, she made another film teen-romance flick, ''Say That You Love Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauleen Luna
Marie Pauleen Luna Sotto (born Marie Pauleen Javier Luna; born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress and television personality. She appears on GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. Career Luna began her show business career when she joined ''Eat Bulaga!s ''Little Miss Philippines'' talent contest in 1995 where she first met her future husband, Vic Sotto. She began acting at 13 years of age when she became a member of ABS-CBN Corporation's Star Magic Batch 11 in 2002, before transferring to GMA Network. She played the role of Odessa in ''Etheria'', the second installment of the ''Encantadia'' trilogy, and appeared in the second Koreanovela adaptation of GMA Network's ''Ako si Kim Samsoon''. Following this, she appeared in ''Luna Mystika'', starring Heart Evangelista. In 2009 she played with Dennis Trillo and Jennica Garcia in the romantic-com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia (2005 TV Series)
''Encantadia'' is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on May 2, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 9, 2005 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by '' Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise In the land of Encantadia, the Sang'gre sisters Alena, Danaya, Amihan and Pirena are designated guardians of four kingdoms within Encantadia. Trusted by the four gems that will keel the peace in the entire land. The ambition of Pirena will destroy this peace. It is one against three, it is sister against sisters. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro / Ybrahim *Sunshine Dizon as Pirena *Iza Calzado as Amihan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Vargas
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979), professionally known as Alfred Vargas, is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as the representative of Quezon City's 5th district since 2013. He previously served as a city councilor from the 2nd district of Quezon City from 2010 to 2013. As an actor, he is known for his portrayal of Aquil and Amarro in the ''Encantadia'' franchise. Biography and Career Vargas was born on October 24, 1979, in San Juan, Metro Manila to Alfredo "Freddieboy" Vargas, Jr. and Atty. Susana Dumlao-Vargas. He graduated in A.B. Management Economics in Ateneo de Manila University. For his graduate studies, he went to the University of the Philippines Diliman and earned his master's degree in Public Administration. He is currently the Representative of the 5th District of Quezon City. He has passed 17 Republic Acts including RA 10931 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, RA 10645 mandating PhilHealth coverage for all se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's stage name, Sid Lucero, is taken from the main character that his father Mark Gil portrayed in the movie ''Batch '81''. His acting career began in 2004 with the GMA-7 soap opera ''Hanggang Kailan''. He soon landed the lead role in ABS-CBN fantaserye ''Krystala''. At the 24th STAR Awards, he earned a nomination both for Best Actor (''Selda'') and Best Supporting Actor (''Tambolista''). His first acting award was given by Golden Screen in Donsol for Best Breakthrough Performance of an Actor. Sid Lucero and Emilio Garcia tied for the Best Actor award at the July 14-22, 2000 Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, regarding film ''Selda (The Inmate)''. He gained prominence as Alfred "Red" Ramirez in the Hit Primetime TV Series ''Dah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |