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Fantastic Man
''Fantastic Man'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Zoren Legaspi, it stars Mark Herras in the title role. It premiered on April 14, 2007. The series concluded on November 10, 2007, with a total of 31 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Mark Herras as Fredo / Fantastic Man ;Supporting cast * Ryza Cenon as Wena / Fantastic Girl *Joey Marquez as Manalo *Gloria Sevilla as Cedes *Miguel Tanfelix as Tikboy *Ariel Rivera as Danny / Tadtad *Patricia Ysmael *Jackie Rice as Helen *Beth Tamayo as Linda *Paolo Contis as Tisay *Benjie Paras as Gobo *Rez Cortez as Elvis *Pen Medina as Singkit *Keempee de Leon as Budol *Nicole Anderson as K *Ana Lea Javier as Faith *Patrick Garcia as Lloyd *Valerie Concepcion as Belle *Chuck Allie *Alvin Aragon *Jewel Mische as Vicky *Dion Ignacio as Dexter / Fire Man *Cristine Reyes as Kate / Screamer / Sylvia (special ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 several acting awards. Biography and career Contis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in various movies during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular teleserye ''Mara Clara'', Contis was better known for being part of the kids-oriented program ''Ang TV'', and the primetime sitcom ''Oki Doki Doc''. In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis also rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama ''Tabing Ilog''. In 2004, Contis moved to GMA Network and ventured into more mature roles. He played supporting and comic roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras. He is a former star of GMA Network, now a Kapatid of TV5 then in 2014, Castillo went back to Kapuso Network. Biography/career A freshman from AMA Computer University, he joined the reality-based artista search " StarStruck" and was linked over four female survivors during the competition: Jade Lopez, Yasmien Kurdi, Jennylyn Mercado and Sheena Halili. He was linked with Jade Lopez because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with Sheena Halili and was his love team on the competition but when Halili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arci Muñoz
Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz (born 12 January 1989), professionally known as Arci Muñoz (), is a Filipino actress, model, singer and dancer. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergeant. Career Muñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest. Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in ''Princess Charming'' (2007), ''Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso'' (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and ''Maging Akin Ka Lamang'' (2008). Later in 2009, Arci played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in ''Ngayon at Kailanman''. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristine Reyes
Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989), known professionally as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. She is often called as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. Dubbed as one of the "New Drama Royalty" of her generation, Reyes won the highly coveted "Box Office Queen" award with Anne Curtis at the 43rd GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards. She is also a four-time FAMAS Award nominee (including 3 Best Actress nods). In 2020, she won "Best Actress" at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in 2019 thriller 'Untrue'. Reyes is popularly recognized as a ''Sex Goddess'' for her attractive aura and physique. FHM Philippines crowned her as 2009's sexiest women in the world, winning against Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili & Angel Locsin. The same year, she was also listed as one of the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade. Reyes has already starred in multiple blockbuster films in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dion Ignacio
Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco, but his most notable role in TV is in the afternoon drama '' Magdalena'', where he is paired with Bela Padilla. Ignacio is also the rhythm guitarist of the rock band Philia with Arci Muñoz as their lead vocalist. Biography Ignacio entered Philippine show business after joining '' StarStruck''. He is one of the StarStruck Avengers. Though he wasn't to bag the Ultimate Survivor title, Ignacio shows off his guitar skills as the bassist of the All Star Band, and with a movie together with TV guestings. He played various roles like playing a villain, leading man or supporting character in various shows. Ignacio was also a member of Studs, an all-male group. Career As of 2008, his biggest break is playing a leading man to Yasmien K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische-Kurzer (born 29 June 1990) is a Filipino former model and actress. Biography Although born in Manila, Mische grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan. Her father is of German-Spanish-American descent while her mother is Filipina. She studied at the University of the Philippines, Yokota Aviation (Flight School), and Cathedral of Praise Music and Bible College. Career ''Starstruck'' Mische won and was named as the ''Ultimate Sweetheart'' on GMA Network's talent reality search, '' StarStruck''. She gathered hundreds of thousands of votes. Received Millions both in cash and exclusive management contract with GMA Network, Belgian waffle franchises, Calayan endorsement, and scholarships to Informatics. She also received a modeling contract with the Dutch Mill ''Yogurt Drink'', followed by other major contracts. After ''StarStruck'' After winning ''StarStruck'', she started in various television guesting and shows. Named as one of the most beautiful stars in the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Allie
The third season of '' StarStruck'', aka (StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion) is a Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal and Raymond Gutierrez, it premiered on November 28, 2005. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio and Lorna Tolentino. The season ended with 77 episodes on March 12, 2006, having Marky Cielo and Jackie Rice as the Ultimate Survivors. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview The third season of StarStruck was announced, the return of their reality-based talent show on GMA Network's variety program, ''SOP'', where the hosts invited teenagers from 15 to 18 years old to audition for the upcoming season. Much of the auditions were held at the GMA Network's headquarters and at SM Supermalls throughout the Philippines. The pilot episode was aired on December 5, 2005. Out of numerous who auditioned nationwide, only fourteen will have the chance to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in ''Wowowee'' and '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' as well as the first incarnation of '' Banana Split'' in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in ''Anna Karenina''. In December 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was cast as Gigi in ''Annaliza''. In June 2014, she went back to GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in '' My BFF''. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, '' Because of You''. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 ''Ika-5 Utos'' as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show ''Kadenang Ginto'' as Cindy Dimaguiba. She also guested ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Garcia
Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alabang where they used to live. He served for several years until his family moved to Frisco del Monte, Quezon City. His parents are Francisco Pablo Pellicer Garcia and Maria Celeste Dahlia Villalobos Velasco. Career At the age of 13, his older actress sister Cheska convinced him to try acting. He tried out for the 1994 Philippine movie, ''Separada'', and was cast right away. The movie was well received by the critics and became an instant hit, and also cemented Garcia's status as the newest young heartthrob in the Philippines. A year later, Garcia landed many more roles in movies and soap operas, such as ''Gimik'', ''Araw-araw, gabi-gabi'', ''Asero'', among others. Then in 1996, he received the Best Child Actor award at the FAMAS Awards, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Gale Anderson
Nicole Gale Anderson (born August 29, 1990) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Heather Chandler on The CW series ''Beauty & the Beast''. She is also known for her roles as Macy Misa in the Disney Channel series ''Jonas'' and as Kelly Parker and Miranda Collins respectively on the ABC Family shows ''Make It or Break It'' and '' Ravenswood''. Early life Anderson was born in Rochester, Indiana. Her father is an American who served as a Commander in the United States Navy, and her mother is of Filipino ethnicity. As a child, she won national gymnastics competitions, but retired due to injuries. Anderson was awarded a scholarship to Georgia's Barbizon Modeling and Acting School at age 13. She then began to study acting and attending auditions. She landed several print ads and television commercials, including Mary-Kate & Ashley Online Clothing, Every Girl, Stand Up, and Bratz Pretty 'n' Punk & Treasures. Career She auditioned for the role of Stella in the tel ... [...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 Keempee de Leon 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 th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
