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Juan Tamad
''Juan Tamad'' (Filipino for "Lazy John") is a character in Philippine folklore noteworthy for extreme laziness. He is usually portrayed as a child, although in some interpretations, he is said to be a young man. Stories Arguably, the Juan Tamad story most often told illustrates his utmost laziness to the point of stupidity that it becomes comedic. In it, Juan Tamad comes upon a guava tree bearing ripe fruit. Being too slothful to climb the tree and take the fruits, he instead decides to lie beneath the tree and let gravity do its work. There he remained, waiting for the fruit to fall into his gaping mouth. Other ''Juan Tamad'' stories include: * '"Juan Tamad and the Mud Crabs" : Juan Tamad is instructed by his mother to purchase mud crabs at the market. Being too lazy to carry them home, he sets them free in a ditch and tells them to go on home, as he would be along later. * "Juan Tamad and the Rice Cakes" : Juan Tamad's mother makes some rice cakes and instructs him to sell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Navarro Elizalde
Jeremias "Jerry" Elizalde Navarro (22 May 1924 – 10 June 1999) was a Filipino artist. Early life and education As a young artist, Navarro was very passionate in creating new ways of art. He experimented with different kinds of art media such as oil, acrylic, and watercolor. He also tried making sculpture and mixed media. He uses the "incision painting" this method is applied on the stop surface by carving out the artist’s desired pattern on the stone materials and layering paint or plaster on the stone surface.Hennessy, N. B. (1999). "Jeremias Elizalde Navarro". Retrieved 17 April 2015 from http://www.emanila.com/arts/navarro.htm He studied in the University of the Philippines, Manila as a Ramon Roces Publication Scholar in 1947. The following year he transferred to the University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Sol
Stephanie Sol (born January 22, 1990) is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles as Abby Reyes-Luna in '' The Rich Man's Daughter'' and Belle Acosta in ''More Than Words''. She is currently under contract with GMA Artist Center of GMA. Life and career Stephanie Sol was born in 1990 in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines and studied at the University of Asia and the Pacific. She began her career as a television commercial model, and has since been cast in a number of GMA Network TV series, including '' Meant To Be'', the TV series that made her rise to fame, '' The Rich Man's Daughter'', ''Alyas Robin Hood'', and notably in Sinungaling Mong Puso ''Sinungaling Mong Puso'' (International title: ''Cruel Lies'' / ) is a 2016 Philippine television drama suspense series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1992 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars .... Filmography Television References External linksStephanie SolaGMANetwork. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ Padilla
Ronnel Jake Antonio Padilla (; born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino former actor and comedian. He starred in the 2014 film '' Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at Mga Anak'' and also appeared in '' La Visa Loca''. He is the son of Rommel Padilla and Annabelle Antonio, brother of Matt Padilla and Roanna Padilla and half-brother of Daniel Padilla. Career and personal life Padilla's career began in 2005, where he first appeared in Robin Padilla's movie, '' La Visa Loca''. In 2011, he became one of the participants in ABS-CBN's reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited''. Padilla transferred to GMA Network in 2012. he worked with Dennis Trillo and Marian Rivera in the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama '' Temptation of Wife''. Before joining the gag show ''Bubble Gang'', his final project in 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 se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Collins (actress)
Isabelle Abiera Collins-Magno (born 28 August 1992), professionally known as Max Collins, is a Filipino-American actress and model. Early life Collins was born in California. Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother. Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay. Career 2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Trie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sef Cadayona
John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. He is an alumnus of the fifth season of the Philippine reality talent show '' StarStruck''. Sef is called as the male Sheena Halili for portraying sidekick roles in various TV series. The series where he became a sidekick are ''Ilumina'' (2010) as the best friend of Aljur Abrenica, '' Time of My Life ''(2011) as the gay best friend of Kris Bernal, '' Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis'' (2012) as the sidekick of Jean Garcia; in ''Together Forever'' as best friend of Julie Ann San Jose and in '' Mundo Mo'y Akin'' (2013) as the best friend of Alden Richards' role. Aside from his sidekick roles, Sef also is getting attention because of his gay portrayals in several GMA Network shows. Biography Early life and career beginnings Cadayona already made some TV appearances through the commercial of an ice cream brand that made a signature due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Tamad (TV Series)
''Juan Tamad'' () is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Soxie Topacio, it stars Sef Cadayona in the title role. It premiered on August 23, 2015 replacing '' Alamat''. The series concluded on March 13, 2016 with a total of 29 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Sef Cadayona as Juan Damat-Magbangon ;Supporting cast * Max Collins as Marie Guiguinto * Melanie Marquez as Candy Guiginto * Carlos Agassi as Iggy Imperial * Roi Vinzon as George Damat-Magbangon * Marissa Sanchez as Siony Damat-Magbangon * Gene Padilla as Steve Guiguinto * Gab Bayan as Rocco Nachino * Jon Timmons as TomDen Rodriguez * Jhaykien Nuyad as Bernardo "Nards" Carpio * Tommy Peñaflor as Mark Rehas *Kim Last as Jepoy Bagalihog ;Guest cast * Valeen Montenegro as Mayumi * Kim Rodriguez as Diw Diwata * Jaclyn Jose as a recruiter * Betong Sumaya as Guapple Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Quizon
Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon is tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. Early life Enrico Smith Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Pamela Ponti. He has 13 half siblings. Awards ;FAMAS Awards *1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for '' Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for ''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'' (1991) ; Gawad Urian Awards *1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for ''Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for ''Crying Ladies'' (2003) ;Metro Manila Film Festival *2003 - Won Best Actor for ''Crying Ladies'' (2003) *1991- Won Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Tamad At Mister Shooli Sa Mongolian Barbecue
''Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue'' is a 1991 Filipino comedy film co-written and directed by Jun Urbano. The film stars Eric Quizon and Urbano as the titular Juan and Mister Shooli respectively. It is an official entry to the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival. A sequel, ''Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata)'', was released on March 21, 2007. Plot Mr. Shooli, a Mongolian man, tells a story about one of his adventures to a group of children. 1,500 years Before Cory, the land of Lawang-Lawa gains independence after a big battle against a combined force of Spaniards, Americans and Japanese. As its citizens quarrel over how to govern themselves, Manhik Manaog proposes to establish a representative democracy, albeit with flawed definitions. At the marketplace, Mr. Shooli meets Juan Tamad, a lazy but good-hearted man, who helps him sell defective pots that lead to Mr. Shooli being chased and mauled by angry customers. Juan Tamad saves him an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niño Muhlach
Niño Muhlach (born Angelo José Rocha Muhlach, October 27, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach. Early life Niño was born to Alexander Muhlach and Rebecca Rocha, he has five siblings. A nephew of Amalia Fuentes and Álvaro Muhlach, his cousins Aga and Arlene are also actors. He was the owner of D'Wonder Films, which produced most of his films in the 1970s/80s. He was dubbed the "Child Wonder of the Philippines" for making films that garnered both critical and commercial success. He holds the title of highest-paid child actor in the history of Filipino cinema. He is currently owner of Megamelt Bakeshop, home of Muhlach Ensaymada located at Nicanor Domingo Street corner Mayor Ignacio Santos Díaz Street in the Cubao District of Quezon City. Personal life He was married to Edith Millare from 2000–05, they have one child. He has a second child, with Diane Tupaz. He is of Spanish- German- Chinese descent. His son with Diane Tup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
