James Blanco
James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ''Lorenzo's Time ''Lorenzo's Time'' is a 2012 Philippine melodrama television series starring Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The series aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from July 2, 2012 to October 5, 2012, replacing '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'' and w ...'' (2012), '' One More Chance'' (2007), '' Now and Forever: Ganti'' (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime '' Yagit'' as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows '' Click'' (1999 – 2002) and '' Kahit Kailan'' (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network. Filmography Film Television/Digital Awards and nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Blanco, James 1981 births Living people Male actors from Manila Filipino male te ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 Zo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Family Portrait
Family Portrait may refer to: Portraiture painting * ''Family Portrait'' (Hals, four persons), a 1635 painting by Frans Hals * ''Family Portrait'' (Hals, five persons), a 1648 painting by Frans Hals * ''Family Portrait'' (Kralj), a 1926 painting by France Kralj * '' Portrait of the Family Hinlopen'', a 1663 portrait by Metsu * '' Portrait of the Vendramin Family'', a 1540s portrait by Titian * ''The Bellelli Family'' or ''Family Portrait'' or , an 1860s portrait by Degas Photography * ''Family Portrait'' (''Voyager''), a February 1990 image of the Solar System * ''Family Portrait'' (''MESSENGER''), a November 2010 image of the Solar System Literature * ''Family Portrait'' (novel), a 1976 novel by Graham Masterton * "The Family Portraits", an 1813 story in ''Tales of the Dead'' Music * ''Family Portrait'' (album), a 2018 album, or the title song, by Ross from Friends * "Family Portrait" (song), a 2001 song by Pink * "Family Portrait", a 1996 song by Rachel's from ' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dragon Lady (TV Series)
''Dragon Lady'' is a 2019 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Paul Sta. Ana, it stars Janine Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 4, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing '' Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko''. The series concluded on July 20, 2019 with a total of 117 episodes. It was replaced by ''Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and Characters ;Lead cast * Janine Gutierrez as Celestina "Yna" Sanchez Chua-Chan / Scarlet Del Fuego ;Supporting cast * Tom Rodriguez as Michael Chan * James Blanco as Bryan Atienza * Diana Zubiri as Almira Sanchez-Atienza / Lavender Del Fuego * Maricar de Mesa as Vera Lim-de Chua * Joyce Ching as Astrid Lim de Chua / Astrid Lim Liu * Edgar Allan Guzman as Goldwyn Chen * Lovely Abella as Ginger Garcia * DJ Durano as James Liu * Aira Bermudez as Calista * Odette Khan as Doray Orosco * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Killer Bride
''The Killer Bride'' is a 2019 Philippine gothic-horror television drama starring Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia and Geoff Eigenmann. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from August 12, 2019 to January 17, 2020 and October 14, 2021 to March 19, 2022, along with marathon replays on ABS-CBN-2 every Sunday from 6:05 PM to 8:35 PM on PHTV Channel 13 Metro Manila, replacing '' Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa'' and was replaced by ''A Soldier's Heart''. Premise Las Espadas was once a town full of vast greenery and plantations own by generations of wealthy landowners and their farmers until a 1999 major crop plague doomed across their land, sparking a superstitious tale among the locals. The tale stems from a woman named Camila dela Torre (Maja Salvador), who in 1999—right before her wedding day, "killed" a member of a rival family and was found by her fiance, the victim's brother, in a bloody wedding d ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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IWant TFC
iWantTFC is a Filipino over-the-top content platform and production company owned and operated by ABS-CBN Digital Media, a division of ABS-CBN Corporation, formed in 2020 through the merger of two streaming services iWant and TFC Online. In addition to offering on-demand contents of ABS-CBN, iWantTFC also live streams linear channels such as Kapamilya Channel, TeleRadyo, Knowledge Channel, FashionTV, A8 ESports, and Black Belt. The service is available worldwide, primarily catering to a Filipino audience. The service is also a replacement for Sky On Demand of Sky Cable on September 1, 2020. History As ABS-CBNnow! (2003-2010) Launched in 2003 as ABS-CBNnow!, a service primarily focusing to the overseas Filipino workers where they can watch ABS-CBN programs such as MTB, The Buzz and Magandang Gabi Bayan anywhere in the world using a PC with high-speed Internet or broadband connection. Users can stream directly or download files and are required to install Windows Media Pl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prima Donnas
''Prima Donnas'' () is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan and Sofia Pablo in the title roles. It premiered on August 19, 2019, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing '' Bihag''. The series concluded on April 30, 2022 with a total of 2 seasons and 311 episodes. It was replaced by '' Apoy sa Langit'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" M. Escalante * Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" S. Claveria * Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Len-Len" S. Claveria ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Lilian Madreal-Claveria * Wendell Ramos as Jaime Antonio Claveria * Chanda Romero as Lady Primarosa "Prima" Antonio-Claveria * Benjie Paras as Agaton Salazar * Aiko Melendez as Maria Kendra Fajardo-Claveria * Elijah Alejo as Brianna Elaine F. Dimaculangan * James Blanco as Ruben Escalante * Sheryl Cruz as Bethany "Betty" Fajardo-Howards / Maria Kendra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Family Matters
''Family Matters'' is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 22, 1989, and ended on May 9, 1997. However it moved to CBS, where it was shown from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998. A spin-off of '' Perfect Strangers,'' the series revolves around the Winslow family, a middle class black family living in Chicago, Illinois. Midway through the first season, the show introduced the Winslows' nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel (Jaleel White), who was originally scripted to appear as a one-time character. However, he quickly became the show's breakout character (and eventually the main character), joining the main cast. Running for nine seasons, ''Family Matters'' became the second-longest-running live action U.S. sitcom with a predominantly African-American cast, behind only ''The Jeffersons'' (11 seasons). It aired for 215 episodes, being ranked third, behind only ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne'' (280+ as of 2021), and ''The Jeffersons'' (253). ''Family Matters'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A Second Chance (2015 Film)
''A Second Chance'' is a 2015 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The film is the sequel to Molina's 2007 film '' One More Chance''. The film, upon its release in the Philippines, is a box office success earned in its opening day. A Second Chance also receive generally favorable reviews from film critics and audiences. On its 4th week, the film earned more than worldwide to become the sixth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. Synopsis In the continuation of Popoy and Basha's love story from ''One More Chance'', we find the couple walking down the aisle and vowing to love each other "forever" and "ever." ''A Second Chance'' explores the realities and intricacies of Popoy and Basha's married life. We find Popoy as a failed achiever, struggling to keep his business and self-esteem intact, while Basha has given up so much in her life to keep their marriage together. Cast Lead Cast * John Lloyd Cruz as Eng ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Guni-Guni
''Guni-Guni'' is a 2012 Filipino psychological-horror-medical thriller film under Regal Entertainment. It stars Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves. The film is directed by Tara Illenberger. The film was distributed by GMA Network. Plot Thirty years ago, an unborn child was buried in the garden of what is now a boardinghouse in Cubao. It lies beneath the ground, unbeknownst to the tenants who live there. One of the tenants is Mylene (Lovi Poe) who appears like the perfect girl, nice, pretty and at the top of her medicine class. But nobody knows about her past, not even the man who loves her most, Paolo ( Benjamin Alves). Paolo doesn't know anything about Mylene's family, her long, lost sibling or her estranged, nervous wreck of a mother. Nor does he know about the very long scar that runs across Mylene's body, nor of how incomplete she always feels. And he finds that the more he tries to win back her love, the more she retreats to her secret world that nobody could enter. One day Mylen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |