Jeric Gonzales
John Eric Salvanera Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), professionally known as Jeric Gonzales, is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, ''Protégé'', a reality based ''artista'' search, created by GMA Network. Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila. Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up. He is known for his leading roles in ''Magkaagaw'' and '' Start-Up PH''. Education and career Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé. At the end of the competition, G ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Calamba, Laguna
Calamba, officially the City of Calamba ( fil, Lungsod ng Calamba), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 539,671 people. Calamba is the regional center of the Calabarzon region. It is situated south of Manila and west of Santa Cruz, Laguna, Santa Cruz. The city is known as the "Spring Resort Capital of the Philippines" because of its numerous hot spring resorts, which are mostly located in Barangays Pansol, Bucal, Bagong Kalsada, and Lingga. According to the 2020 census, Calamba has a population of 539,671 people, making it the most populous local government unit in Laguna. It is the fifth-densest city in the province with more than 2,600 people per square kilometer after San Pedro, Laguna, San Pedro, Biñan, Cabuyao, and Santa Rosa, Laguna, Santa Rosa. Based on the overall rankings of the 2014 Ci ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Teen Gen
''Teen Gen'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the 1990s television series '' T.G.I.S.'' Directed by Mark Reyes and Albert Langitan, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on December 16, 2012, on the network's Sunday afternoon line up. The series concluded on June 30, 2013, with a total of 28 episodes. Cast and characters Main cast * Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real-Torres ''nee'' da Silva – A main character from TGIS and Growing Up, Peachy was originally slated to marry Wacks during the initial season of Growing Up, but eventually bailed. By the time of the events of ''Teen Gen'', Peachy is a widowed single mother. * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III - The second of two main characters returning from TGIS and Growing Up, Wacks is Lucho's father and a motorcycle businessman. In the interlude between Growing Up and Teen Gen, Wacks is revealed to have gotten married and had a son ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw
''Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw'' (International title: ''My Paradise'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Kim Rodriguez and Kristofer Martin. It premiered on January 27, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko''. The series concluded on March 28, 2014 with a total of 45 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Kim Rodriguez as Josephine E. Rodrigo * Kristofer Martin as Christopher "Topher" Ilustre Rosales / Tupe Carriedo ;Supporting cast * Phytos Ramirez as Brix Ilustre / Brix Castillo * Joyce Ching as Francheska "Cheska" Bartolome Rodrigo * G. Toengi as Regina Ilustre-Verdadero * Gabby Eigenmann as Edward Rodrigo * Jessa Zaragoza as Yvette Bartolome-Rodrigo * Sheryl Cruz as Teresa Enriquez-Rodrigo * Dianne Medina as Elizabeth Castillo * Neil Ryan Sese as Roberto "Berto" Rosales * Janno Gibbs as Salvador "Badong / Bads" Carriedo * Maricel Morales as Celia "Cel" Carriedo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Start-Up (South Korean TV Series)
''Start-Up'' () is a South Korean television series starring Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho and Kang Han-na. The series revolves around a woman who has dreams of becoming an entrepreneur like Steve Jobs, and her love triangle between a man who is secretly her first love and another man who is pretending to be her first love. It aired on tvN from October 17 to December 6, 2020, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 ( KST). It is available for streaming on Netflix. Synopsis Set in South Korea's fictional Silicon Valley called Sandbox, ''Start-Up'' tells the story of people in the world of startup companies. Seo Dal-mi ( Bae Suzy) is a bright and ambitious young woman who dreams of becoming Korea's Steve Jobs. Dal-mi doesn't have a fancy background but she's passionate about her work. She has bright energy and is a person of great vitality, having experience in a wide range of part-time jobs. Nam Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk), is the founder of Samsan Tech. A ‘math genius’, or ge ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Yasmien Kurdi graduated magna cum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series ''Encantadia'', Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', a role originally played by Maricel Soriano. She was also known in ''Rhodora X'' as Angela, Dolores in the hit afternoon drama series '' Yagit'' and Ysabel in the hit ''Sa Piling ni Nanay'' which extended many times due to high ratings. As a singer, Kurdi released two studio albums. Her first album, '' In the Name of Love'' was released in 2006 and attained platinum status w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals in the films '' One More Chance'' (2007), '' The Mistress'' (2012), ''Four Sisters and a Wedding'' (2013), and ''Eerie'' (2019). As of 2021 she is a exclusive artists of GMA Network. Early life Bea Alonzo was born as Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom on October 17, 1987, in Rizal, to Philip Fagestrom and Mary Anne Ranollo. Alonzo's father is British. Her parents are separated. She has a younger brother on her mother's side. She finished elementary education in 2001 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School Quezon City. She attended The Fisher Valley College in Taguig, Ususan Elementary School in Ususan, and Colegio de Santa Ana in Taguig. Career In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut album ''The Real Me'' under Star Records. It was als ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alden Richards
Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Prize awards in 14th Seoul International Drama Awards of 2019 for acting. Richards rose to fame when he was paired with Maine Mendoza, where he became the other half of their loveteam, AlDub. His notable works include ''Tween Hearts'', '' One True Love'', '' Carmela'', ''The Road'', ''Ilustrado'', ''Imagine You and Me'', ''Victor Magtanggol'', ''Hello, Love, Goodbye'', '' The Gift'', '' The World Between Us'' and '' Start-Up PH''. As a recording artist, he has released albums and singles under Universal Records and GMA Music. Richards is currently hosting for variety shows consisting of ''Eat Bulaga!'' and ''All-Out Sundays''. Early life Named after his father, Alden Richards was born Richard Reyes Faulkerson, Jr. on January 2, 1992, in Que ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jak Roberto
Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993), professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently working as an exclusive artist of GMA Network, and is known for his role as Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in the 2017 television series '' Meant to Be''. He is the brother to his fellow GMA artist, Sanya Lopez. Early life Jak Roberto was born as Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto on December 2, 1993, in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines of parents Ramil Roberto and Marlyn Osuna. He has a younger sister named Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto, popularly known under the stage name Sanya Lopez. Roberto currently resides in Tandang Sora, Quezon City with sister Sanya. Career 2011–present: Beginnings Roberto started his career as a regular co-host of ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman''. Roberto later appeared on small roles on various programs of GMA Network. In 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abel Estanislao
Abel Estanislao (born May 19, 1995 in Marikina, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable in Teen Gen as Jose Vicente "JV" Cortez and one of three member in 3Logy Band. He is an Argentine-Filipino. Career Abel Estanislao started his acting career when he landed the role of Jose Vicente "JV" Cortez in the youth oriented series of GMA Network called Teen Gen where he was paired with Sunyee Maluche, also a newcomer. Since then, he has appeared in a number of television dramas with his home network, GMA7. It has been said that Estanislao's looks have a resemblance to veteran Filipino actor Ping Medina. Estanislao is the nephew of actor Jay Ilagan, husband of actress Amy Austria; and he is also the distant relative of actors Janno Gibbs and Dexter Doria. In 2014, Estanislao became a member of musical trio ''3logy'', along with his ''Teen Gen'' co-star and best friend and "older brother" Jeric Gonzales and Jak Roberto. Their first song is the revival of Jolina Magda ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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3LOGY
3logy is the Pinoy trio boyband, courtesy from GMA Records. Final Members *Jeric Gonzales *Jak Roberto *Abel Estanislao Early career GMA Artist Center is launching a new boyband: 3logy, composed of Jeric Gonzales, Jak Roberto, and Abel Estanislao. Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao were co-stars in ''Teen Gen'' and they are best friends and brothers. They just recorded their first single, ''Maybe It’s You'', a remake of Jolina Magdangal's song. It was used in the rewind of ''Ako si Kim Samsoon'' and GMA Music. It was later released on iTunes for digital downloading. The three boys were chosen by GMA artist execs and handlers from their roster of young male stars. Later career “Pinagbotohan daw po lahat ng young actors at kaming tatlo ang nakuha,” says Jeric, the eldest at 22. “We all sing but we underwent training with our coach, Zebedee Zuniga, who taught us how to enhance our harmony and blending.” Jeric was the male winner in Protégé and has done both TV soaps ( ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dementia (2014 Film)
''Dementia'' is a 2014 Filipino horror film directed by Perci Intalan, in his directorial debut. The film stars Nora Aunor as Mara, a woman faced with dementia encountering strange occurrences in her ancestral home. The film premiered on 24 September 2014 under Regal Films. The film won Best Foreign Language Film and Aunor the Best Actress in a foreign language film at the 2015 St. Tropez International Film Festival. Synopsis In the hopes of helping her aunt Mara (Nora Aunor) better deal with her dementia, Rachel (Jasmine Curtis) moves her out to their family's remote ancestral home. There Rachel records Mara's daily activities and helps engage the older woman in exercises that would help her cognitive thinking, such as putting together jigsaw puzzles. What Rachel did not plan on is that Mara's presence in the house will stir up memories and presences that are better left undisturbed. Mara and Rachel begin to see a ghost of Mara's past memories come alive. Cast *Nora Aunor as Ma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |