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I Can Do That (Philippine TV Series)
''I Can Do That'' is a Philippine reality television entertainment competition program shown on ABS-CBN. The series is an adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name produced by Armoza Formats, where celebrity contestants will be challenged to showcase various entertainment acts within one week of practice. It aired on March 11, 2017 to June 4, 2017, replacing '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7'' and was replaced by ''Lethal Weapon''. The program hosted by hosted by Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga. Wacky Kiray was crowned as the first Greatest Entertainer on June 4, 2017, beating Cristine Reyes by a margin of 10.66%. Format Eight celebrities, referred to as ''iCANdidates'', showcase their talents every week with different entertainment acts that performers perfected for years. Together with the guest performers, they will learn the skills needed and rehearse the act for a week. After one week of training, they perform their acts in front of a studio audience, with the public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Competition
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as ''The Real World (TV series), The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series ''Survivor (franchise), Survivor'', ''Idols (franchise), Idols'', and ''Big Brother (franchise), Big Brother'', all of which became global Franchising, franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JC Santos
John Carlo Abrugar Santos is a Filipino actor, best known for his role in the television series '' Till I Met You'' as Alejandro "Ali" Nicolas. Early life Santos was born on November 19, 1988 in Pampanga, Philippines. He is one of the two children of Edwin Santos, a seaman, and Elizabeth Gutierrez, an OFW, and has a younger sister named Janine. Acting career Santos studied Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman where he began his acting career appearing in plays by Dulaang UP. Few years later, before finishing his thesis at UP, he got accepted to work at Hong Kong Disneyland and at Universal Studios Singapore as a singer and dancer. He then flew to New York City to study musical theater at the Circle in the Square Theatre School Circle in the Square Theatre School is a non-profit, tax exempt drama school associated with Circle in the Square Theatre; it is the only accredited conservatory attached to a Broadway theatre. It offers two 2-year full-time program ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BoybandPH
BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino boy band composed of Neil Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia. The group was formed on December 11, 2016 after winning ABS-CBN's reality show ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', a franchise of Simon Cowell's singing competition ''La Banda (TV series), La Banda''. After winning ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', the group released its first single on January 1, 2017, entitled "Unli". It was followed by a second single, a cover of Depeche Mode's Somebody (Depeche Mode song), "Somebody" on February 14, 2017. The boys released their debut, self-titled album on February 4, 2017, under Star Music. On April 2, 2017, BoybandPH was awarded the Gold Record Award, with the album reaching over 7,500 copies sold in less than two months. The group is managed by Star Magic with a recording contract with Star Music. It is currently a mainstay act on ''ASAP (variety show), ASAP'', a noontime variety television show in the Phili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams Song)
"Let Me Entertain You" is a single by Robbie Williams, released as the fifth and final single from his debut solo studio album ''Life Thru a Lens'' (1997). It was written by Williams and Guy Chambers. In March 1998, the track peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. It is certified gold for sales of over 400,000 copies. Background Williams and Chambers were inspired to write a 'Who-esque' song after watching the Rolling Stones film '' Rock and Roll Circus'' together. "When we started writing the demo there was a furious jungle beat underneath it. It was so hardcore it got me very excited, and I still get excited listening to it now. It's not really heavy metal, it's more like camp rock opera!" The lyrics are mostly innuendoes and double entendre, telling the story of a man trying to persuade someone to cheat on their boyfriend with him. Although the sex of this person is never mentioned, it is worth noting that the lyrics include the phrase ''mon cher'', which means ''my dear'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Will Rock You
"We Will Rock You" is a song written by Brian May and recorded by British rock band Queen for their 1977 album ''News of the World''. ''Rolling Stone'' ranked it number 330 of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004, and it placed at number 146 on the Songs of the Century list in 2001. In 2009, "We Will Rock You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Other than the last 30 seconds, which contains a guitar solo by May, the song is generally set in a cappella form, using only stomping and clapping as a rhythmic body percussion beat. In 1977, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" were issued together as a worldwide top 10 single. Soon after the album was released, many radio stations played the songs consecutively, without interruption. Since its release, "We Will Rock You" has been covered, remixed, sampled, parodied, referred to, and used by multiple recording artists, TV shows, films and other media worldwide. It has also become a popular stadium anthem at sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early career Ogie is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Ogie made his VIVA films debut movie, ''Pitong Gamol''. Television career Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show ''Small Brothers'' on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's ''Mana Mana'' (1991–92), ABC's ''Tropang Trumpo'' (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's ''Bubble Gang'' (1995-2013), QTV's ''Ay, Robot!'' (2005–07), and a sitcom ''Show Me Da Manny'' (2010–11). He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's ''Game N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KZ Tandingan
Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas Tandingan-Monterde (born March 11, 1992), mononymously known as KZ, is a Filipino singer and rapper hailed as Asia's Soul Supreme. She rose to prominence following her win on the first season of ''The X Factor Philippines'' in 2012. That same year, she won Aliw Award for Best New Artist. She has released notable songs in the Philippines such as "Darating Din", "Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako" and "Two Less Lonely People in the World", which peaked at number 2 on the Philippine Hot 100 in 2017. Tandingan was one of the members of the all-female supergroup DIVAS along with Yeng Constantino, Kyla, and Angeline Quinto. She became known internationally when she joined ''Singer 2018'', a popular singing competition aired on HBS. Life and career Early life KZ Tandingan started singing as a child but had to stop when she was in her junior year in high school after suffering from a throat problem. She is an alumna of University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd Milby (; born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, musician, guitarist, model, recording artist, and businessman. In 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, the youngest child of Elsie Ronquillo Lacia (born March 15, 1958, Tago, Surigao del Sur, Tago, Surigao del Sur), and Lloyd William Milby (born October 21, 1934, Dayton, Ohio – died November 1, 2021, Tipp City, Ohio), an entrepreneur. Milby was raised in Tipp City, Ohio. At age 9, he trained and lived with his ice-skating coach, and was home schooled until he was 15. He competed in numerous major ice skating competitions, including the Junior Nationals. He and his skating partner of four years won silver and other awards in the course of his serious skating stint. Returning to the Philippines in 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilipinas Got Talent (season 4)
The ''fourth season of Pilipinas Got Talent'' is a talent show on ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 16, 2013. Billy Crawford, and Luis Manzano reprised their hosting duties; while Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Freddie Garcia returned as judges of the show. This season will mark the introduction of a semifinal round, where in 12 acts who won the quarterfinals will compete for the six slots in the grand finals. On June 2, 2013, Roel Manlangit, a 13-year-old singer from Valencia, Bukidnon, was hailed as the winner of the season. A special episode, dubbed as ''You Got It! Kwento Natin 'To!'', highlighting the past episodes of the season was aired on June 8, 2013. Auditions A teaser for the fourth season were aired after the results night of ''The X Factor Philippines'' on July 29, 2012. Calls for auditions were announced in early August 2012. Major auditions were held in key cities like Parañaque, Quezon City, Dagupan, Bacolod, General Santos, Cebu and Davao City. Mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbusters, as well as for her portrayals of oppressed and impoverished women. She has received various accolades, including a Cairo International Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian, two Luna Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and three FAMAS Awards. Santos began her career as a child with supporting roles in film. At the age of ten, her first leading role was the title character in the children's television series ''Ula, Ang Batang Gubat'' (1988). Santos became more recognized when she and Gladys Reyes starred in the soap opera ''Mara Clara'' (1992). Her starring roles in the drama series ''Esperanza'' (1998), ''Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka'' (2001), and ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (2003) established her as a leading actress on primetime t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Abunda
Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1960), popularly known as Boy Abunda, is a Filipino professor, television host, publicist and talent manager. Early life and education Boy Abunda was born as Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. in Borongan. He attended Ateneo de Manila University, where he took up Business Management. However, he did not finish that course because of his father's death. He left Ateneo and worked in odd jobs to support himself. He graduated from Philippine Women's University with degrees Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts in 2009, Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development in 2016. Personal life Abunda is openly gay and has been in a relationship with partner Elmer "Bong" Quintana since 1983. Although Abunda is a practicing Catholic and Marian devotee, he is a supporter of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage, expressing disagreement with the Church's stand on homosexuality. He denounced the 2016 Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Ramirez
Sue Anna Garina Dodd (born July 20, 1996), professionally known as Sue Ramirez (), is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula Sa Puso (2011 TV series), Mula Sa Puso (2011). She appeared in the television dramas ''Angelito: Batang Ama'' (2011–12), ''Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto'' (2012), ''Annaliza (2013 TV series), Annaliza'' (2013–2014), ''Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015 TV series), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015)'', ''Dolce Amore'' (2016), ''La Luna Sangre'' (2017), ''Hanggang Saan'' (2017–18), ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2018) and ''A Soldier's Heart'' (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film ''Just the Way You Are (2015 film), Just the Way You Are''. Early life Sue Ramirez was born as Sue Anna Garina Dodd in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother Concepcion Garina is from Sipalay City, Negros Occi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
