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GMA Supershow
''GMA Supershow'', formerly titled as ''Germside'' and ''Germspesyal'', is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. The show was the longest-running Sunday noontime variety show in Philippine television until 2015. Hosted by German Moreno, it premiered on May 7, 1978. The show concluded on January 26, 1997 with a total of 978 episodes. It was replaced by ''SOP'' in its timeslot. Cast * German Moreno * Sharon Cuneta * Jackie Lou Blanco * Bing Loyzaga * Lani Mercado * Zsa Zsa Padilla * Gretchen Barretto * Dawn Zulueta * Princess Punzalan * Maricel Laxa * Mariz * Jean Garcia * Sharmaine Arnaiz * Rachel Alejandro * Manilyn Reynes * Princess Revilla * Rachel Anne Wolfe * Jam Morales * Raymond Lauchengco * Richard Reynoso * Ilac Diaz * Chad Borja * John Nite * The Rainmakers * Sunshine Cruz * Sheryl Cruz * Ike Lozada * Karina Ramos * Cristina Gonzales * Kris Aquino * Ana Gonzales * Mutya Crisostomo * Alicia Mayer * Caloy Garcia * Arlene Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety Show
Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical theatre, musical performances, sketch comedy, magic (illusion), magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a Master of Ceremonies, compère (master of ceremonies) or Television presenter, host. The variety format made its way from the Victorian era stage in Britain and America to radio and then television. Variety shows were a staple of English language television from the late 1940s into the 1980s. While still widespread in some parts of the world, such as in the United Kingdom with the ''Royal Variety Performance'', and South Korea with ''Running Man (South Korean TV series), Running Man'', the proliferation of multichannel television and evolving viewer tastes have affected the popularity of variety shows in the United States. Despite this, their influence has still had a major effect on late night television whose la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretchen Barretto
Gretchen Castelo Barretto (; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino actress, socialite, and philanthropist. She was launched in Regal Films' ''14 Going on Steady'' as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like ''Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!'', ''Ang Bukas Ay Akin'', ''Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?'', ''Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin'' and ''Bakit Ako Mahihiya?''. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, ''Unexpected'', was released in 2008, and her second album ''Complicated'' was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. Since 2010, she is already a contract star of ABS-CBN. Biography 1984–1987: Early career beginnings Barretto was launched as one of the newest ''Regal Babies'' together with former chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ike Lozada
Enrique Tagle Lozada, also known as Kuya Ike, or Iking (July 5, 1943 – March 8, 1995) was a Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. Early life Lozada was born on July 7, 1943 in Iloilo City. He was 2nd of brood of 4, he is the son of the late Jose Lozada, Sr. He started acting at the age of 11 on the movie '' Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan'' with the younger Susan Roces. Death He died on March 8, 1995 in Manila of a heart attack at the Quezon City Medical Center. He was 51. His remains were laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. Filmography Film *''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' (1958) *''Strangers in the Night'' (1966) *''Langit Pa Rin Kita'' (1967) *''Sons of the Lo' Waist Gang'' (1967) *''Bertang Palengke'' (1967) *''Shing-A-Ling-A-Loo, Pretty Girl'' (1967) *''Somebody Cares'' (1967) *''Way Out in the Country'' (1967) *''Top Ten'' (1967) *''Goin' to A-Go-Go'' (1967) *''Shake-a-Boom! (Naghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan)'' (1967) *''Mash K' Pops'' (1967) *''Sitting i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekang'', and in the Philippine remake of '' Rosalinda''. After four years out of ABS-CBN, in 2012, she had a guest appearance on the series '' Walang Hanggan'' as young Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz, portrayed by Susan Roces. In 2013, while still a contract star of ABS-CBN, she became part of '' Galema: Anak ni Zuma'', as Galela Carriedo. She returned to her home network GMA in 2014, where she has been working since, being given many roles and TV appearances. Acting career Cruz started her career at age four. She won the FAMAS best child actress award for her portrayal in the film ''Mga Basang Sisiw'' opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the film ''Roman Rapido'' opposite Fernando Poe Jr. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Samantha Angelene and Angel Franchesca. The couple is now separated. Her current partner is Ismael Macky Mathay IV, half-brother of Filipina actress Ara Mina. Filmography Television Movies * ''First Time... Like a Virgin!'' (1992) * ''Guwapings: The First Adventure'' (1992) Dolores * ''Shake Rattle & Roll IV'' (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro") * ''Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos'' (1993) * ''Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...'' (1993) * ''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) Carolina * ''Aguinaldo'' (1993) * ''Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita'' (1993) * ''Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday'' (1993) Vibora * ''Teenage Mama'' (1993) * ''Junior Police'' (1994) * ''Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis'' (1994) * ''The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Lauchengco
Raymond Lauchengco (born November 29, 1964) is a Filipino actor, artist, and singer with roots in musical theater. His foray into showbusiness began at the age of 12 when he played the role of Louis, son of Anna, in the Repertory Philippines staging of ''The King and I''. Career Lauchengco went on to join mainstream Philippine showbusiness at the age of 18, cementing his reputation as one of the hottest teen idols of the 1980s when he appeared as one of five young male leads in the hugely popular film, ''Bagets''. Lauchengco was the Philippine representative to the prestigious Tokyo Music Festival in 1987 and has performed in both solo and group concerts in over 25 countries. He is the recipient of the Aliw Award for Best Concert Collaboration for the concert series, The Best of Us, with Ayen Laurel. Raymond has released seven albums, to both critical and commercial success. On June 23, 1993, he launched the album "New Every Morning" at the Cosmo Bar, and his first album under Dy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of the original pop culture icons. Reynes has won a FAMAS Award and Best Supporting Actress trophy at the 34th MMFF Awards. She is the youngest artist who ever held a concert in the Big Dome in 1990. She is also a two-time 'Best Comedy Actress' winner at the PMPC Star Awards for Television PMPC Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines. It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid repor .... She is best known for the signature hit “Sayang na Sayang”. Manilyn’s vocal talent also catapulted her to enormous prominence. She was one of the pioneers on the popular musical program '' That's En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Alejandro
Rachel Jingco Alejandro (born February 18, 1974) is a Filipino singer and actress. Biography Early life Alejandro's mother and father separated when she was four. Her mother then remarried and moved to the United States. Together with her father Hajji and his new partner, Rio Diaz, Alejandro and her sister Barni spent time in Manila and the US. Her theater experience began with ''The Sound of Music'' at eight years of age, then ''Peter Pan'' at 15, '' Noli Me Tangere'' at 18, then ''Alikabok'' at 21, followed by ''Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal'', ''Larawan'', ''Fire Water Woman'', and more recently Career Rachel Alejandro first entered the world of showbiz at the age of 12, when she was a host on the popular TV show '' That's Entertainment''. At 15 from Pangasinan Province, following her successful TV stint, Alejandro recorded her first album, ''Just a Minute'', for Alpha Records. The album spawned several hit songs including the No. 1 single "Mr. Kupido", as well as "K.S.P. (Kulang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974 in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Hiligaynon ancestry (from Roxas, Capiz). Sharmaine has a younger sister Bunny Paras who is also an actress and they are first cousins to 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, Alab ... & Cheska Garcia through their respective mothers. And an alumna of De La Salle Araneta University's DVM Batch 2007. Filmography Television Movies References External links * * http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/800130/sharmaine-arnaiz-hopes-dreams * http://www.pep.ph/news/45591/sharmaine-arnaiz-still-longing-to-work-with-her-idol-vilma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Garcia
Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'', Alvina Montenegro in ''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' and Karina "Rina" Mercado in ''The Half Sisters''. Biography She attended Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City) in Quezon City until she was discovered in a noontime show ''Kalatog Pinggan''. She has two children, Jennica Garcia and Kotaro. Career Her most famous role was in the soap opera ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) where she played antagonist Madam Claudia Buenavista. Her next landmark role is in the critically acclaimed ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2002) as Lady Morganna. She also starred in the first musical fantaserye ''Kampanerang Kuba'', and the cooking show ''Makuha Ka sa Tikim''. She moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA Network, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariz Ricketts
Mariz Ricketts is a Filipino singer, television host, film and television actress, and film producer in the Philippines. Career Mariz performed the theme song in the film ''Ang Lihim Ng Golden Buddha'' (1989). She became a popular as a singer on her songs such as ''Kasalanan Ba?'', ''Iyong-Iyo'' and ''Paano Pa Kita Malilimutan?'' Mariz produced action films through Rockets Productions, with husband Ronnie Ricketts. She is back on television as co-host of German Moreno in ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.'' She appeared on one of the top rating GMA TV series Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? with the love team Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica. She plays as the mother of Bernal. Personal life She is married to action star Ronnie Ricketts on December 18, 1993. The couple is blessed with two daughters, Marella and Rachelle. Marella Ricketts is introduced in the movie ''The Fighting Chefs''. Filmography Television *''Family Feud'' (2022) - Contestant *''MARS Pa More'' (2022) - Guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricel Laxa
Maria Cecilia "Maricel" dela Cueva Laxa-Pangilinan (born February 25, 1970) is a Filipino actress. She won Best Supporting Actress awards in the 1992 FAMAS Awards and Star Awards for her role in the 1992 film ''Iisa Pa Lamang''. For most of her career in the 90s she has done films with Regal Films and two films with Star Cinema she ventured in Television such as Marinella in 1999-2001 and Ysabella in 2007 for its Pilot episode in 2020-2021 she resumed acting via Cignal TVs primetime drama Paano ang Pasko and Paano Ang Pangako (Second Season) in 2022 she was last seen in Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune which received praise (GMA-7) and Regal Entertainment co production. Education Laxa attended primary school at St. Theresa's College in Quezon City, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Muntinlupa, and Assumption Antipolo. She attended secondary school at Assumption College in Makati. She graduated with a degree of B.S. Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Manil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
