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Jun Lana
Rodolfo R. Lana Jr. (born October 10, 1972), known professionally as Jun Robles Lana, is a Philippines, Filipino filmmaker. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards, Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Awards#Palanca Hall of Fame, Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2015, he directed the actual one-shot film, ''Shadow Behind The Moon'', which won the Best Director, NETPAC and FIPRESCI awards at the 13th Pacific Meridian Film Festival. At the 20th International Film Festival of Kerala, he won the Best Director award for the same film. Writing career He was born Rodolfo Lana Jr. in Makati, and attended local schools. Interested in writing from an early age, he began to write and submit plays in Filipino language to competitions. He has adopted Jun Lana as his pen name. At age 19, he received an "Honorable Mention" citation in the 1991 Palanca Awards in the category ''Dulang May Isang Yugto'' (One-Act Play in Filipino language, Filipino), for his play '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati
Makati ( ), officially the City of Makati ( fil, Lungsod ng Makati), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines; it has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the country. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. The biggest trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange used to be situated along the city's Ayala Avenue, before the stock exchange moved their headquarters to the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 629,616 people making it as the 17th most populous city in the country and ranked as the 41st most densely populated city in the world with 19,336 inhabitants per square kilometer. Although its population is just above half a million, the daytime populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo International Film Festival
The is a film festival established in 1985. The event was held biennially from 1985 to 1991 and annually thereafter. Along with the Shanghai International Film Festival, it is one of Asia's competitive film festivals, and is considered to be the largest film festival in Asia and the only Japanese festival accredited by the FIAPF. The awards handed out during the festival have changed throughout its existence, but the Tokyo Grand Prix, handed to the best film, has stayed as the top award. Other awards that have been given regularly include the Special Jury Award and awards for best actor, best actress and best director. In recent years, the festival's main events have been held over one week in late October, at the Roppongi Hills development. Events include open-air screenings, voice-over screenings, and appearances by actors, as well as seminars and symposiums related to the film market. Tokyo Grand Prix winners Best Director Award *1985 - Péter Gothár, '' Time Stands St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So It's You
''So It's You'' is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez and JC de Vera. It is written and directed by Jun Lana. It was released on May 7, 2014, by Regal Entertainment. The film is about a pair of broken-hearted people who meet and begin a relationship, but their painful pasts hang over their romance. Synopsis Lira (Carla Abellana) was left at the altar by her fiancée Tony (JC de Vera). Cobbler Goryo (Tom Rodriguez) has just given up hope on getting back together with the mother of his child. The two meet by chance, and come to bond over their respective heartbreak. Goryo agrees to pose as Lira’s boyfriend in hopes of making her now-married former fiancée jealous. Things get complicated when the two start falling in over for real, even as Lira continues to dream of reuniting with Tony. Cast *Carla Abellana as Lira Joy Macaspac *Tom Rodriguez as Goryo Acuyong *JC de Vera as Tony Ferrer *Bangs Garcia as Rose *Leo Martinez as Tiyo Carding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barber's Tales
''Barber's Tales'' (Filipino language, Filipino: ''Mga Kuwentong Barbero'') is a 2013 Filipino drama film by Jun Lana, Jun Robles Lana. The film stars Eugene Domingo as Marilou, a widow who is forced to take her late husband's job as community barber during the end of Marcos era. The film is the follow up to Lana's film ''Bwakaw'' and second of a trilogy focused on the small-town life in the Philippines. The film had its world premiere and competed at the 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival, where it won the Best Actress Award for Eugene Domingo's performance. The film had its commercial release in the Philippines on August 13, 2014. Synopsis ''Barber's Tales'' is set in the rural town in the Philippines during the History of the Philippines (1965–86), Marcos dictatorship, and tells the story of newly widowed Marilou (Eugene Domingo) who inherits the town's only barbershop from her husband- a business that has been passed down by generations of men in her husband's family. Wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (film)
''Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow'' (Filipino: ''Kahapon, Ngayon, Bukas'') is a 2011 Filipino drama film directed by Jun Luna. The film stars Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Carla Abellana, Solenn Heussaff, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro and Eula Caballero. It is an official entry for the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was released on 25 December 2011. Plot A story of people and the secrets that tear them apart. It follows a surprising decision that family members make in the aftermath of a tragedy and life changing decisions that will either lead them to a future full of lasting happiness or despair. Cast *Maricel Soriano as Mariel *Gabby Concepcion as Gary *Jericho Rosales as Jacob *Dennis Trillo as Derek *Paulo Avelino as Vincent *Lovi Poe as Lori *Carla Abellana as Charlotte *Solenn Heussaff as Selene *Ronaldo Valdez as Donald *Agot Isidro as Agnes *Eula Caballero as Eunice *Chariz Solomon as Coreen *Wilma Doesnt as B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Neighbor's Wife
''My Neighbor's Wife'' is a 2011 Filipino drama film directed by Jun Lana, starring Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Jake Cuenca, and Carla Abellana. The film premiered nationwide on September 14, 2011, under Regal Films. The movie was distributed by GMA Pictures for Philippine TV Preimere. Plot Two couples succumb to desire and longing. Cast *Dennis Trillo as Aaron Santillan *Lovi Poe as Giselle Perez *Jake Cuenca as Bullet Bernal *Carla Abellana as Jasmine Bernal *Dimples Romana as Tessa Vergara *Yogo Singh as Timothy 'Tommy' Bernal Cameos *Katrina Halili *Princess Manzon *Alvin Fortuna *Cara Eriguel *Shey Bustamante *April Sun *Jovic Susim *Aries Go *Isaiah Ersty Awards and nominations *2012 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie of the Year - Nominated *Movie Actress of the Year for (Lovi Poe) - Nominated *2012 FAP 30th Luna Awards Best Actress (Lovi Poe) - Nominated *2012 FAP 30th Luna Awards Best Supporting Actress (Carla Abellana) - Nominated *Best Cinematography ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagong Buwan
''Bagong Buwan'' () is a 2001 Filipino drama film co-produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Diaz-Abaya, Ricky Lee, and Jun Lana. It is about the Muslim rebellion in Mindanao, Philippines and its effect on civilians. It has become one of Marilou Diaz-Abaya's cinematic masterpieces due to making awareness and highlights of a socio-political issue to the cinematic audience. The film was released on December 25, 2001, as an official entry of the 27th Metro Manila Film Festival and won seven awards including Best Actor to Cesar Montano, Best Child Performer to Jiro Manio, and Best Original Theme Song to Joey Ayala's ''Walang Hanggang Paalam''. Controversially, the film won the Second Best Picture award, this caused an alarm from Cesar Montano who was dismayed from the winning of the said award to ''Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure''. It received an international release in the United States on July 19, 2002, as part of the New York Asian American International Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muro-Ami (film)
''Muro-Ami'' () is a 1999 Philippine drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. It stars Cesar Montano as Fredo, a ruthless captain of 150 muro-ami divers, who employ illegal fishing practices, such as pounding and crushing corals to scare fish, driving them towards the nets. It depicts one of the worst forms of child labor in the illegal fishing system. The film has won 13 out of 14 nominations in the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival, including Best Picture. Plot Fredo (Cesar Montano) is a fisherman who has endured more than his share of hardship in life; his wife and child both perished in a boating accident, and today Fredo approaches each trip to the sea with the angry determination of a man out for revenge. Fredo commands a crew of young people from poor families as he takes his rattletrap ship into the ocean in search of fish that live along the reefs, snaring catch with an illegal netting system. Not all of Fredo's youthful sailors are willing to put up with his abusive arro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa Paraiso Ni Efren
''Sa Paraiso ni Efren'' (English Title: ''Efren's Paradise'') is a 1999 Tagalog-language film that tackles emotional entanglements that interweave an unusual four-way relationship. Plot Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates. Cast *Allan Paule as Melvin *Ana Capri as Ana *Ynez Veneracion as Magda *Anton Bernardo as Efren *Marinella Moran as Rina *Poppo Lontoc as Archie *Simon Ibarra *Alison VII as Anthony *Anita Linda *Migue Moreno *Jackie Castillejos *Girlie Alcantara *Andy Cabral *Alex Datu *Jeric Evangelista *Peter Flores *Jun Pandi *C.J. Reyes *Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's ... (uncredited) External links * 1999 films Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saranggola
''Saranggola'' (international title: ''The Kite'') is a 1999 Filipino drama film directed by Gil Portes. It stars Ricky Davao, Lester Llansang and Jennifer Sevilla. It is a morality tale, showing murder and corruption through the eyes of a child. Plot Though widowed, ex-cop, Homer, (Ricky Davao) is a kindly father to his ten-year-old son, Rex (Lester Llansang). He is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood where he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to cover up his error. Unbeknownst to his dad, Rex witnessed the event, too. As the two separately wrestle with their consciences, the neighbors find out and chaos soon ensues. Cast * Ricky Davao as Homer Agustines * Lester Llansang as Rex Agustines * Jennifer Sevilla as Anita * Mark Gil as Jack Lumauig * Sining Blanco as Enye Bumanlag * Daryl Reyes as Tonton Bumanlag * Connie Chua as Tonton's Mother * Nanding Josef as Tont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa Pusod Ng Dagat
''Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' () is a 1998 Filipino film produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. It stars Jomari Yllana with Chin Chin Gutierrez and Elizabeth Oropesa. The film was critically acclaimed in local and international film festivals. Plot In a remote fishing island in the 1950s, Pepito (Jomari Yllana) grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa (Elizabeth Oropesa), the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of other islanders whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity. Eventually, embarrassment and prejudices are overcome by acceptance and love between mother and son. Cast * Jomari Yllana as Pepito * Elizabeth Oropesa as Rosa * Chin Chin Gutierrez as Mrs. Santiago (as Chin-Chin Gutierrez) * Pen Medina as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5 (TV Channel)
TV5 (also known as 5 and formerly known as ABC) is a Philippine free-to-air television network based in Mandaluyong, with its alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the flagship property of TV5 Network, Inc. with Cignal TV as its main content provider, both owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia arm of Philippine-based telecommunications company PLDT. TV5 is also formally referred to as "The ''Kapatid'' Network", the Filipino term for "sibling", which was introduced in 2010. Named after its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWET-TV, which are carried in VHF Channel 5 (analog broadcast) and UHF Channel 51 (digital test broadcast; the latter is licensed to TV5's sister company Mediascape/Cignal TV), TV5 is also broadcasting to seven other owned-and-operated stations and seven affiliate television stations nationwide, as well as on all cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. Its programming is also available outside the Philippines through Kapatid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
