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Gilda Olvidado
Gilda Olvidado (born 9 August 1957 in Cebu City, Cebu) is a Filipina movie and television writer, and melodrama novelist. Her novels have been turned into live-action movies by VIVA Films, and also been remade for television through Sine Novela. Family Olvidado's parents are Gregorio Tan and Guarda Olvidado. She lived and received early education in Maranding, Lanao del Norte, Northern Mindanao. Olvidado is the wife of Ruben Marcelino, a former editor-in-chief of the Atlas Publishing Company, with whom she had two children. Education She was a student of Chemistry at Adamson University. For two years, she took units of Journalism at the Manuel L. Quezon University. Influences Olvidado had been influenced by Carlo J. Caparas, particularly in the field of writing for Philippine comics. Career Philippine comics Olvidado's first serial in Philippine comics was ''Cha Lee's Angels'', a comedy. Her second serial was ''Kapag Puso ang Nagsasakdal'', a drama. Olvidado decided to focus on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cebu City
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; fil, Lungsod ng Cebu; hil, Dakbanwa sang Sugbo), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region of the Philippines and capital of the Cebu, Cebu Province. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 964,169 people, making it the sixth-most populated city in the nation and the most populous in the Visayas. It is the regional center of Central Visayas and seat of government of the province of Cebu, but governed separate from the province. The city and its Metro Cebu, metropolitan area exert influence on commerce, trade, industry, education, culture, tourism, and healthcare beyond the region, over the entire Visayas and partly over Mindanao. It is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu City is bounded on the north by the town o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Columnists
Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of the Philippines or are of Filipino descent. Other uses * Filipinos (snack food), branded cookies manufactured in Europe See also * * * Filipinas (other) Filipinas may refer to: * ''Filipinas, letra para la marcha nacional'', the Spanish poem by José Palma that eventually became the Filipino national anthem. * The original Spanish name, and also used in different Philippines languages including F ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lualhati Bautista
Lualhati Torres Bautista (born December 2, 1945) is a Filipina writer, novelist, liberal activist and political critic. Her most popular novels include '' Dekada '70''; '' Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa?''; and '' ‘GAPÔ''. Biography Bautista was born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines on December 2, 1945 to Esteban Bautista and Gloria Torres. She graduated from Emilio Jacinto Elementary School in 1958, and from Torres High School in 1962. She was a journalism student at the Lyceum of the Philippines, but dropped out because she had always wanted to be a writer and schoolwork was taking too much time. Her first short story, "Katugon ng Damdamin," was published in Liwayway Magazine and thus started her writing career. Despite a lack of formal training, Bautista as a writer became known for her honest realism, courageous exploration of Philippine women's issues, and compelling female protagonists who confront difficult situations at home and in the workplace with uncommon grit and streng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama ''A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Buwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Half Sisters
''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, replacing ''Villa Quintana'' on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes. It was replaced by '' Wish I May'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas * Thea Tolentino as Ashley Ash M. Alcantara ;Supporting cast * Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Robbins * Jomari Yllana as Benjamin "Benjie" Valdicañas / Noli Tonyo delos Santos * Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara / Damon Sarmiento * Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo * Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian "Baste" Castillo-Torres * Mel Martinez as Venus Mercado ;Guest cast * Carmen Soriano as Lupita Valdicañas * Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temptation Of Wife (2012 TV Series)
''Temptation of Wife'' is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2008 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Gina Alajar, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and Rafael Rosell. It premiered on October 29, 2012, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Luna Blanca''. The series concluded on April 5, 2013, with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by ''Love & Lies'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Angeline Santos-Salcedo / Chantal Gonzales / Angeline Santos-Armada * Dennis Trillo as Marcelito "Marcel" Salcedo * Glaiza de Castro as Heidi Fernandez-Montreal * Rafael Rosell as Nigel Armada ;Supporting cast * Rez Cortez as Abner Santos * Rio Locsin as Minda Santos * Antonio Aquitania as Leo Santos * Raymond Bagatsing as Romeo Salcedo * Cherie Gil as Stella Salcedo * Bettina Carlos as Madel Salcedo * Ay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' (International title: ''A Mother's Sacrifice'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1985 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighteenth installment of ''Sine Novela''. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia. It premiered on January 25, 2010 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing '' Tinik sa Dibdib''. The series concluded on May 21, 2010 with a total of 82 episodes. It was replaced by ''Basahang Ginto'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jean Garcia as Alvina Mendiola-Montenegro * Jennica Garcia as Rizzi M. Bustamante ;Supporting cast * Ariel Rivera as Daniel Bustamante * Iwa Moto as Rossan M. Ortega * Dion Ignacio as Rav M. Asuncion * Karla Estrada as Cora Evangelista * Paulo Avelino as Cito Valera * Luis Alandy as Brent Carlos * Lloyd Samartino as Arnel Ortega * LJ Reyes as Katrina Evangelista * Regine Tolentino as Gina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' (International title: ''Second Chances'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of ''Sine Novela''. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. It premiered on March 2, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing '' Saan Darating ang Umaga?''. The series concluded on June 19, 2009 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by '' Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Aljur Abrenica as Miguelito "Lito" Sanchez * Kris Bernal as Myrna Ramos-Sanchez ;Supporting cast * Ara Mina as Glacilda Bautista * Paulo Avelino as Kiko Claro * Mike Tan as Bong Ramos * Juan Rodrigo as Rene Ramos * Mariz Ricketts as Linda Ramos * Lloyd Samartino as Eddie Sanchez * Maritoni Fernandez as Constance "Connie" Sanchez * Carlo Aquino as Philippe "Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaputol Ng Isang Awit
''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (International title: ''Unsung Melody'' / ) is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1991 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the seventh instalment of ''Sine Novela''. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Glaiza de Castro and Lovi Poe. It premiered on March 3, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''My Only Love''. The series concluded on June 13, 2008 with a total of 73 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Sarah Monteza-Rivera * Lovi Poe as Joanna Ambrosio aka Joanna Rivera ;Supporting cast * Marky Cielo as Eric Valderama * Jolo Revilla as Marco Salcedo * Snooky Serna as Vina Monteza-Rivera * Tirso Cruz III as Arsenio Rivera / Kidlat * Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a television and film actor in the Philippines. He is also a politician. Early life Ejercito was bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Only Love
''My Only Love'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1982 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the fifth instalment of ''Sine Novela''. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it stars Mark Herras, Rhian Ramos and Bianca King. It premiered on November 12, 2007 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing '' Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap''. The series concluded on February 29, 2008 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by ''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Rhian Ramos as Cindy Moreno * Mark Herras as Billy Soriano * Bianca King as Trixie ;Supporting cast * Alfred Vargas as Emman * Rita Avila as Camille * Sherilyn Reyes as Loren * Gladys Reyes as Pearl * Stef Prescott as Tiffany * Ana Capri as Magda * Daniel Fernando as Luisito * Ruby Rodriguez as Tessie * Tessbomb as Paris * Kevin Santos as Paul * Marco Alcaraz as Jonas * Chariz Solomon as Marge * Paulo Avelino as Alvin ;Gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' (International title: ''Sweet Revenge'' / and Crush You) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Yasmien Kurdi and JC de Vera. It premiered on March 24, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 27, 2008 with a total of 70 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *JC de Vera as Derek Perantes / Rod *Yasmien Kurdi as Salve Dizon de Leon / Emma Perantes ;Supporting cast *Dina Bonnevie as Evita Gomez Perantes * Marvin Agustin as Alfred De Leon * Angelika dela Cruz as Via Fausto *Tonton Gutierrez as Jango San Juan *Paolo Contis as Tyrone San Juan *Glydel Mercado as Imelda / Verna *Diana Zubiri as Julie Maceda San Juan ;Recurring cast *Tony Mabesa as Governor Fausto *LJ Reyes as Joanna Marie 'Joey' Salcedo *Jay Aquitania as Juno San Juan *Patrick Garcia as Lawrence Fajardo *Robert Ortega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
