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Jake Vargas
Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as '' Stairway to Heaven'', ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', '' Captain Barbell'', '' Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis'', '' Strawberry Lane'', ''Buena Familia'', and ''Ika-5 Utos''. He is best known for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom, '' Pepito Manaloto''. Vargas also starred in films, including '' Tween Academy: Class of 2012'', '' My Kontrabida Girl'', and ''Asintado''. For his performance in ''Asintado'', he won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, founded in 1968, is an annual film festival held annually in April in Houston, Texas. Notable festival alumni include John Lee Hancock, who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film '' The Blind ... and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olongapo, Philippines
Olongapo, officially the City of Olongapo ( fil, Lungsod ng Olongapo; ilo, Siudad ti Olongapo; xsb, Siyodad nin Olongapo), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Located in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Zambales but governed independently from the province, it has a population of 260,317 people according to the 2020 census. Along with the municipality of Subic, Zambales, Subic, it comprises Metro Olongapo, one of the twelve List of metropolitan areas in the Philippines, metropolitan areas in the Philippines. History British period Britain ruled the Philippines for a short time, from 1762 to 1764. The British invasion of the Philippines was the first challenge to Spain's control of the archipelago after 191 years of rule. The Royal Navy and British Army joined with the East India Company in Madras to capture Spain's Asian colony. In conjunction with the attack agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 FAMAS Awards
The 63rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater inside the Resorts World Manila in Pasay on September 20, 2015 with the theme "Throwback Glam Day, A Look Back At Six Glorious Decades of Philippine Cinema". The awards night was hosted by Sam Concepcion and Coleen Garcia, it was aired on ABS-CBN's "Sunday's Best" at 11:30pm on September 27, 2015. Awards Major Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. Special Awards Iconic Movie Queens of Philippine Cinema *Gloria Romero * Susan Roces * Nora Aunor *Maricel Soriano * Dawn Zulueta *Sarah Geronimo German Moreno Youth Achievement Award *Bianca Umali *Diego Loyzaga * Jasmine Curtis Smith *Kiko Estrada *Kim Rodriguez *Mark Neumann *Miguel Tanfelix *Nadine Lustre *Robi Domingo *Sofia Andres Face of the Night *Richard Gutierrez *Toni Gonzaga FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award *Tito, Vic, and Joey Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award *Coco Martin Public Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Panday 2
''Ang Panday 2'' (), also known as ''Panday Ang Ikalawang Yugto'' () is a 2011 Filipino fantasy film directed by Mac Alejandre. Starring Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Marian Rivera, Phillip Salvador, and Eddie Garcia, the film was entered in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). It was released in theaters nationwide on December 25, 2011 by GMA Pictures and Imus Productions. Cast * Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Flavio/Panday *Marian Rivera as Arlana/Bagwis *Phillip Salvador as Lizardo *Eddie Garcia as Daluyong *Iza Calzado as Maria *Rhian Ramos as Emelita *Alden Richards as Hubli *Kris Bernal as Alira Naswen *Lorna Tolentino as Baruha *Alice Dixson as Ibira * Robert Villar as Bugoy *Benjie Paras as Alulod *Lucy Torres-Gomez as Ina Engkantada *Joonee Gamboa as Lolo Isko *Mark Lapid as Kapitan *Sheena Halili *Yogo Singh * Bea Binene *Jake Vargas *Barbie Forteza *Alyssa Alano *King Gutierrez *Mon Confiado as Taumbayan *Ana Feleo *Amay Bisaya *Len-Len Frial as Gelay Releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), also known as SM Group, is a Filipino conglomerate with interests in shopping mall development and management, retail, real estate development, banking, and tourism. Founded by Henry Sy, it has become one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines, being the country's dominant player in retail with 208 stores nationwide. Of these, 47 are SM Department Stores; 38 are SM Supermarkets; 37 are SM Hypermarkets and 86 are SaveMore branches. It is the largest company in the Philippines in terms of market capitalization, and has repeatedly ranked as the top Philippine company in the Forbes Global 2000. History In 1958, Henry Sy Sr. started his first company, ShoeMart (SM), a small shoe store in Carriedo, Manila. He initially focused on buying large supplies of shoes from the United States. His business expanded as he transformed his shoe store into a department store. At this point, Sy set up his second company, SM Department Store Inc., and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M-Zet Productions
Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA Network, GMA, TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5, and ABS-CBN. He is one of three pioneer hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', which is the longest-running Philippine noontime variety show. Sotto is also a veteran actor and host in the entertainment industry. He owns the film and TV production company M-Zet Productions. Sotto won four consecutive titles for Philippine Box Office King from 2004 to 2006 awarded by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards, and received three nominations for Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor, Best Actor at the Metro Manila Film Festival. Early life Vic Sotto was born as Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto on April 28, 1954. He is the youngest son of Marcelino Antonio Ojeda Sotto Sr. and Dr. Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OctoArts Films
OctoArts Films (also known as OctoArts Films International for foreign films) is a Filipino film production and distribution company founded in 1989 by Orly R. Ilacad. A veteran record producer, Ilacad only decided to establish the film company when producer Simon Ongpin agreed to be its head. List of films *''Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die)'' (1990) *''Mayor Latigo: Ang Barakong Alkalde ng Baras'' (1991) *''Ali in Wonderland'' (1992) *''Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama'' (1992) *'' Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo'' (1992) *''Working Students'' (1992) *''Ano Ba 'Yan?'' (1992) *'' Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal'' (1992) *''Beloy Montemayor: Tirador ng Cebu'' (1993) *''Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story'' (1993) *''Mama's Boys: Mga Praningning'' (1993) *''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) *''Paniwalaan Mo Ako'' (1993) *''Loretta'' (1993) *''Pwera Biro Mahal Kita: Da Beach Boys'' (1994) *''Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together'' (1994) *''Mama's Boys 2: Let's Go Na!'' (1994) *''Si Ayala at si Zob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Si Agimat At Si Enteng Kabisote
''Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote'' () is a Filipino action comedy and fantasy crossover film directed by Tony Reyes which stars Vic Sotto and Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. This was the union of their famous characters, Enteng Kabisote and Agimat respectively, in one blockbuster movie which grossed a on its opening day. It is followed by a sequel, '' Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako''. The movie was produced by GMA Pictures. The film is a seventh movie installment based on the television sitcom, '' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' Premise Enteng (Vic Sotto), joined forces with Agimat (Bong Revilla) in order to save their respective worlds from evil. Cast Main cast *Vic Sotto as Enteng Kabisote * Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. as Agimat *Pauleen Luna as Faye Kabisote * Sam Pinto as Samara Supporting cast * Aiza Seguerra as Aiza Kabisote *Oyo Boy Sotto as Benok Kabisote *Mikylla Ramirez as Ada Kabisote *Amy Perez as Ina Magenta *Peque Gallaga as Ermitanyo *Bing Loyzaga as Satana * Jeorg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to quality dramatic films. The "glossy" production of films such as ''Sinasamba Kita'', '' Palimos ng Pag-ibig'', '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and '' Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' won critical and commercial acclaims. Viva Films also made a documentary film on the Puerto Rican boyband Menudo on their visit to the Philippines in 1985. Viva launched then-supporting actor Phillip Salvador as an action star in the movie ''Boy Negro''. It was also instrumental in introducing to the public Robin Padilla (''Bad Boy'' and ''Anak ni Baby Ama'') and Raymart Santiago (''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'') as new action stars. Veteran action stars Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla Jr. and Fernando Poe, Jr. also made movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Films
GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography History Background GMA tested the movie waters by co-producing films with Viva Films. Among the movies that were co-produced were '' Ober Da Bakod: The Movie'', ''Forever'' and ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko''. Although not credited in the opening and closing credits of the movies, the network's logo appeared in the aforementioned movies' posters in theaters and newspaper ads. 1995–2000: Early years In 1995, GMA launched its own film outfit as Cinemax Studios under the supervision of Jimmy Duavit and Butch Jimenez, with ''Run Barbi Run'' as its maiden movie. Later that year, Cinemax inked a co-production deal with OctoArts Films in which OctoArts would distribute the movies in theaters nationwide, while Cinemax (through its mother network, GMA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patient X (film)
''Patient X'' is a 2009 Filipino horror film directed by Filipino director Yam Laranas, and stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes. It is co-produced by GMA Pictures, Viva Films, and RGUTZ Productions. This is the first movie of Richard Gutierrez under Viva Films Productions. Synopsis After twenty years, local police capture the murderer of the older brother of a young boy. Now a doctor, he must go back to his old town and face the murderers himself. He then discovers that the murderers are Aswangs (folkloric Filipino vampire-like creatures) and they pose a deadly threat not only to him but also for the entire town. Cast Main cast *Richard Gutierrez as Dr. Lukas Esguerra *Cristine Reyes as Guada Supporting cast *TJ Trinidad as Alfred *Miriam Quiambao as Nurse Betty * Nanding Josef as Dr. Jack * Elvis Guiterrez as Marcus *Dion Ignacio as Samuel *Barbie Forteza as Sonia *Paulo Avelino as Robert * Crispin Pineda as Mateo * Junyka Santarin as Mia *Jake Vargas as James *Che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
APT Entertainment
APT Entertainment, Inc. is a television and film production company in the Philippines. History APT Entertainment, Inc. is a subsidiary of TAPE Inc., and the producer of the longest-running noontime variety show, ''Eat Bulaga!''. APT stands for Antonio P. Tuviera, its co-owner and chairman who is also a producer of ''Eat Bulaga!'', along with his business partner Malou Choa-Fagar. APT Entertainment is a partner of GMA Network. APT Entertainment, Inc. is a content provider for television and a production company for movies and events which has been behind TV series such as Telesine, True Stories and Lenten Specials aired over GMA Network. APT Entertainment gave birth to television hits including ''Betty and the Beast'', a comedy-drama with singer-songwriter Aiza Seguerra and actor-comedian Jimmy Santos, and ', a musical-gag show top-billed by comedy brilliants Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, aired on QTV (GMA Network subsidiary, now known as GMA News TV). APT Studios APT St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
