I Heart You, Pare!
''I ♥ You, Pare!'' (International title: ''I ♥ You, Bro'' / read as I Heart You, Pare! / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on February 7, 2011, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Beauty Queen''. The series concluded on May 27, 2011, with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by '' Amaya'' in its timeslot. The series was released on DVD by GMA Records. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as Antonia "Tonya" Estrella / Tonette * Dingdong Dantes as Kenneth Castillo * Iza Calzado as Antonia "Tonya" Estrella / Tonette ;Supporting cast * Tirso Cruz III as Cesar / Sarsi * Ian Veneracion as Ramon Castillo * Celia Rodriguez as Marita Castillo * Luane Dy as Nikki Romualdez * Ehra Madrigal as Mandy * Paolo Ballesteros as Vodka * Via Antonio as Polly * Joel Camacho as Pepsi * Boy Alano as Co ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Amaya (TV Series)
''Amaya'' ( Baybayin: ᜀᜋᜌ) is a Philippine television drama period series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. The series is set in the pre-colonial period of the 1500s. It premiered on May 30, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''I Heart You, Pare!''. The series concluded on January 13, 2012 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by '' Legacy'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Amaya, born in the reign of Rajah Mangubat and as the daughter Datu Bugna, she is a "binukot" - a hidden princess and can't step on ground. Born with a twin snake, a secret hidden by his father to keep her away from danger. Due to having a twin snake, her destiny is to become the savior of her land against Rajah Mangubat. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Bai Amaya ;Supporting cast * Sid Lucero as Bagani * Mikael Daez as Lumad * Gina Alajar as Dian Lamitan * Lani M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kevin Santos (actor)
Kayvin Acupicup Santos, also known on his stage name Kevin Santos, is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck. Personal life Santos graduated high school through the Alternative Learning System in which he is homeschooled. He studied aviation course to be a pilot at Omni Aviation Corporation in Angeles City. He finished cum laude on a degree in political science at Arellano University. Starstruck Kevin Santos was included in the Final 14 of StarStruck wherein Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan won as the Ultimate Survivors. He was eliminated contestant that was followed by the Bb. Pilipinas 2007 contestant Ailyn Luna. Post StarStruck Shortly after the contest, Santos underwent various workshops and TV guestings in 2004 while waiting for his break. In 2008, he hired Joe Barrameda to co-manage his showbiz career with GMA Artist Center. Since then he has frequently played supporting and comedic roles in television dramas, includi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Carlo Gonzales
Jose Carlo Dela Cruz Gonzalez (born August 14, 1983) better known for his stage name Carlo Gonzales, is a Filipino actor who joined '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. Filmography Filmography Television References External links * Living people Filipino male child actors Participants in Philippine reality television series Survivor Philippines contestants GMA Network personalities People from Zamboanga City Members of Iglesia ni Cristo 1990 births {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' from 1995 on ABS-CBN and also he was made a guest in a drama anthology on ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' also on Channel 2 until he decided and transferred to GMA Network also the same year and also an original cast member of a longest-running comedy gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang with co stars Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi and all other casts members was premiered in 1995. Until 2022, Antonio and Michael V. were the only two remaining original cast members of the show. He left in May 2022, following the show's revamp. Antonio's debut movie was ''Kabilin Bilinan Ng Lola'' with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos and produced by Regal Entertainment in 1996. Antonio's 1st VIVA Entertainment movi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marc Abaya
Ramon Marcelino Diaz Abaya (born November 6, 1979), known professionally as Marc Abaya, is a Filipino singer, actor, musician, TV host, and VJ. He appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of ''Tinker Bell''. He is the son of actor/director Manolo Abaya and director Marilou Diaz-Abaya. Musical career Abaya was discovered by Raimund Marasigan of Eraserheads during a "battle of bands" in which Abaya's band Shirley Beans won first place. Marasigan, who was one of the judges for the night, invited Abaya to act as frontman for the band Sandwich in 1998. While Abaya was a member of the band, they released three albums: ''Grip, Stand, Throw''; ''4-track mind''; and ''Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull''. While in Sandwich, Abaya formed the band Kjwan with his closest friends in May 2003. In 2004, Kjwan released their self-titled album, which included the carrier single "Daliri." Abaya joined MTV Philippines in 2003 and became one of the VJs until the dissolution of the channel un ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joey Paras
Joey Paras is a Filipino theater, movie and television actor, director, filmmaker, singer, writer, playwright, film producer and TV host. He is the playwright behind "Bawal Tumawid, Nakakamatay", one of the plays selected to be produced on stage in the seventh edition of Virgin Labfest (VLF). His rise to fame started in the movie scene when he played the lead role in the film ''Last Supper Number 3'' which received the ''MTRCB Awards Best Comedy Film for 2010'' and ''Cinemalaya 2009 Best Film''. In 2013, he starred in his launching movie and title role ''Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki'' opposite Tom Rodriguez. Early life He graduated A.B.Communication Arts in the University of Santo Tomas. Before becoming an actor, he used to be an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) as a HOTEL LOUNGE SINGER in a lounge group named CICADA where they used to perform in Grand Hyatt Seoul, South Korea and Grand Hyatt Beijing, China. He worked abroad for several years until they disbanded. He founded the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Boy Alano
Hernando Alano (March 20, 1941 – July 23, 2022), better known as Boy Alano, was a Filipino actor. He won the award for Best Child Actor at the 5th Asian Filmfest. Early life He was the third child of Consuelo Sotto and Exequiel Alano. He went to Moises Salvador Elementary School and finished high school at National University. He did a year in Far Eastern University and took Commerce. His first dream was to become a businessman. Career He first appeared in ''Roberta'' and became a star in ''Kiko''. He made about 200 films and television shows by 1950. He was also on the radio show ''Ricky Romantiko'' on DZXL every Sunday. His best friends were Victor Wood and Renato del Prado. Death Boy Alano died on July 23, 2022 in Sampaloc, Manila at the age of 81. Filmography Film *1951 – ''Roberta'' *1951 – ''Anghel ng Pag-ibig'' *1952 – ''Rebecca'' *1953 – ''El Indio'' *1953 – ''Munting Koronel'' *1953 – ''Anak ng Espada'' *1953 – ''Maldita'' *1954 – ''Musikong ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paolo Ballesteros
Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Philippines, Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, drag queen, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, and has been one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime show ''Eat Bulaga!'' since 2001. Personal life Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV is related to Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo, his great-grandfather, and fellow celebrity Eula Valdez, who is his aunt. He was romantically involved with Katrina Nevada, with whom he has a daughter, Keira Claire. Although Ballesteros initially didn't directly confirm his sexual orientation publicly, there was already a strong indication that he was gay through his Instagram posts, his acceptance of gay roles in film and television, and his jokes about his sexuality as a host on ''Eat Bulaga!''. He was romantically linked to several men, occasionally sharing romantic photos of them together from his own Instagram account. In April 2017, he up ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Luane Dy
Luzia Jannie Estrella Dy-Gonzales (; born January 25, 1986), widely known as Luane Dy, is a Filipino showbiz television personality, model and actress. She is known for being the host of GMA Network's morning television show ''Unang Hirit'' where she, along with her co-hosts, received the Best Morning Show Hosts award during the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2015. She also presents showbiz news on ''Balitanghali'' and used to anchor the entertainment news segment ''Chika Minute'' on the weekend edition of '' 24 Oras''. As an actress, she appeared in the ABS-CBN television series '' The Wedding'' and '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart''. On GMA Network, she starred in ''I Heart You, Pare!'' as the girlfriend of Dingdong Dantes and in ''Genesis''. Early life Dy was born in Cauayan, Isabela from a Filipino-Spanish and Chinese ancestry. Her father, William Dy, is pure Chinese and cousin of Filipino politician Ian Dy from the prominent political ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Celia Rodriguez
Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films ''Kulay Dugo ang Gabi'', ''The Passionate Strangers'', ''Lilet'' and ''Magnifico''. She also received an award for Best Supporting Actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Bulaklak sa City Jail''. She is referred to as the industry's "''fashion maverick''." Early life Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1938 in Irosin, Sorsogon, Commonwealth of the Philippines. Career Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 1950s, appearing in ''Sa Ngalan ng Espada'' (1958) and ''Shirley, My Darling'' (1958). She performed in movies such as ''Lilet'', released in 1971, ''Super Gee'' (1973), ''Kampanerang Kuba'' (1974) and ''Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16'' (1976). Other film credits include ''Zoom, Zoom Superman'' (1973), ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1975), ''Elektrika, Kasi Eh'' (1976), ''Star'' (1979), ''Katorse' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan Lopez-Veneracion. He grew up in Manila but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from. He is married to Pam (''née'' Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is '' Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin'' since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |