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Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
''Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo'' (International title: ''Without You'' / ) is a 2012 Philippine melodrama romantic television series directed by Lino S. Cayetano, Manny Q. Palo, Jojo A. Saguin, and Avel E. Sunpongco. The series stars Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, Bangs Garcia, and Ron Morales, with an ensemble cast consisting of Sandy Andolong, Gloria Diaz, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dick Israel, Liza Soberano, Aaron Junatas, Nikki Valdez, Jojit Lorenzo, Ronnie Lazaro, Dianne Medina, Alyanna Angeles, Jillian Aguila, Joross Gamboa, and Dexie Daulat in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on TFC, replacing '' Angelito: Batang Ama'' and was replaced by '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' from April 16 to November 16, 2012. Overview The story revolves on the lives of two former childhood friend turned lovers whose destinies pave way through their marriage and try to pave their way of difficult lives as Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or excessively sentimental, rather than action. Characters are often flat, and written to fulfill stereotypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality and family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, filmed, or on television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers cues to the audience of the drama being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, ''melodramas'' are Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or song was used to accompany the action. The term is now also applied to stage performances without incidental music, novels, films, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Diaz
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (; born 10 March 1951) is a Filipino actress of film and television, model and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title. Early life and family Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan, she is one of twelve children (ten girls and two boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist. Pageantry While studying in college, Díaz was scouted by a pageant aficionado and was convinced to join the sixth edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Her looks and, more importantly, her wit captivated the audience and she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 at 18 years old. Díaz was then sent to Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. to compete in Miss Universe 1969. Arriving at the pageant as an early favorite, Díaz did not disappoint and sailed throughout all the pageant's events that led up to the finals at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Making it to the Top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Dorschner
Ivan Anthony Dorschner born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010''. He is currently under contract to GMA Network, as well as the network's talent management arm GMA Artist Center along with Mika Dela Cruz and Addy Raj. Early life and education Ivan Anthony Dorschner was born on September 21, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, to a German-Irish father and a Filipino mother. He has four half-siblings, two from his father's previous marriage and the other two from his stepmother, who is Korean. Dorschner was raised in California. On his summer vacation, he visited the Philippines. During his childhood, he was a Boy Scout and received the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Ivan graduated in 2008 from Verdugo Hills High School, in Tujunga, CA. He studied at the College of the Canyons in Internationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Bang
Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean television personality, host, comedian, actor, singer and vlogger based in the Philippines. Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear prominently in Philippine television; other notable expatriates are Sandara Park, Sam Oh and Grace Lee. He rose to fame in the Philippines through the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010'', where he finished as second runner-up. He was the host of his first show ''3ow Powhz!'', aired on Studio 23 from 2010 to 2011. A former guest judge on the ABS-CBN variety show '' It's Showtime'', Bang became one of the regular hosts since 2012. He is the main host of reality show '' Dream Maker''. Personal life Bang is an only child, was born on 16 June 1991 to a government official father and housewife mother. Tax evasion In January 2013, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a tax evasion complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Darren
Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress. Career Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the 18th FAMAS Awards, FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie ''Ang Pulubi'' (1969) starring Charito Solis. In 1998, she was nominated for Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress in the movie ''Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin'' (1997) starring Rosanna Roces. Her memorable mother role was in the hit ABS-CBN's TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000), where she played the adoptive mother of Kristine Hermosa. She appeared as fortuneteller in Sineserye Presents: ''Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara (TV series), Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara'' (2008) with Kris Aquino as Barbara. She was part of the movie ''Ate'' in 2008, which stars the sisters Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes. Awards and nominations *1998 Nominated Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress ''Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin'' (1997) *1970 Won FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress ''Ang Pulubi (The Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Gentleman's Dignity
''A Gentleman's Dignity'' () is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Jang Dong-gun, Kim Ha-neul, Kim Su-ro, Kim Min-jong, and Lee Jong-hyuk. It aired on SBS from May 26 to August 12, 2012 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The series marked Jang Dong-gun's return to television after twelve years. It was directed by Shin Woo-chul and written by Kim Eun-sook, the same team behind hit dramas '' Secret Garden'', '' On Air'', ''Lovers in Prague'', and ''Lovers in Paris''. Synopsis ''A Gentleman's Dignity'' is about the careers and love lives of urban professionals. It tells the story of four men in their forties who have been friends since they were eighteen, as they go through love, breakup, success and failure. Kim Do-jin is a confident playboy who meets Seo Yi-soo and falls for her. To his surprise, she doesn't give him the time of day and he discovers that she has a crush on his best friend Im Tae-san. He begins a one-sided love for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batang Ama
Batang may refer to: Places China ;A Chinese county: * Batang County (巴塘县), a county in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan ;Chinese towns: * Batang, Sichuan (巴塘镇), the seat of Batang County, Sichuan * Batang, Guangxi (八塘镇), a town in Gangnan District, Guigang, Guangxi * Batang, Ningxiang (坝塘镇), a town of Ningxiang City, Hunan ;Chinese township: * Batang Township (巴塘乡), a township of Yushu County, Qinghai ;Chinese rivers * Batang River, Qinghai (巴塘河), a tributary of the Tongtian River in Qinghai * Batang River, Sichuan (巴塘河), a tributary of the Jinsha River in Sichuan Southeast Asia * Batang Regency, regency in Central Java province, Indonesia ** Batang, Batang, capital of Batang Regency * Batang, one of the 28 barangays of Irosin, Sorsogon, Philippines Others * Batang, a type of typeface that means "Background" in Korean; see Ming (typeface) Ming or Song is a category of typefaces used to display Chinese charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a 24-hour global subscription television network based in Daly City, California with studios in Redwood City, California and offices in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ethiopia, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. It is owned and operated by the Filipino media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming is composed primarily of imported programs from Filipino cable channel Kapamilya Channel and programs produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Entertainment (entertainment) and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs (news and current affairs), while the ABS-CBN television network is currently inactive due to its shutdown. TFC is available globally on direct-to-home satellite, cable, Internet Protocol television, online streaming, video on demand and on other over-the-top content platforms. TFC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joross Gamboa
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa'' is asked to be released and signed a two-year contract under the management of Becky Aguila. He was seen in the comedy segment ''Kaya Mo Ba To?'' in 2005 followed by ''Maynila'' in 2007 of the GMA Network, which became the reason for rumors of ''Joross Gamboa'' moving to the said Network. After signing a contract with Becky Aguila, he will stay with ABS-CBN as his new talent manager still has issues with GMA Network. Ending the contract of ''Joross Gamboa'' with ''Becky Aguila'', he is now under the management of Noel Ferrer since late 2009. Noel Ferrer also manages other famous actors like ''Bayani Agbayani'' and ''Ryan Agoncillo'' who are both with TV5. Currently a freelance artist, since he left his former kapamilya netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianne Medina
Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic. Early life Dianne Medina was born Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina, on November 5, 1986. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Miriam College. Career 2006–2010: Early career Medina was one of the 12 finalists of ''Wazzup Wazzups 2006 Tadjock Search. After winning the search, she became a regular segment host of the satirical comedy news program and appeared as a guest host of Studio 23's morning news and talk show, ''Breakfast''. In 2007, she was cast as Dianne in the ABS-CBN sitcom, '' Let's Go'', directed by Bobot Mortiz. She was personally offered by Johnny Manahan to join Star Magic after her guest performance in, the now defunct noontime variety show, ''Wowowee''--another show directed by Mortiz. Medina was included in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting and art director. Biography He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which were for Best Supporting Actor, and two for Best Actor (''Ebolusyon'' in 2005 and ''Boatman'' in 1984). His films received recognition not only in the Philippines but also in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong. He is currently working on a saga, ''Heremias'', with Filipino director Lav Diaz, the first part of which has been shown for exhibition in the 23rd Turin Film Festival. He has also performed in several foreign projects filmed both in the Philippines and abroad. Lazaro is also active in television and has appeared in various soap operas, such as ''Kamada'', winner of the Dove Awards in 1997, and ''Anna Luna'', where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1990. Lazaro was born in Negros Occidental, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Valdez
Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip the Movie'' (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the ''F.L.A.M.E.S'' (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of '' Precious Hearts Romances'', titled ''Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin'', after her last role in ''Walang Kapalit'' in 2007. She later worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in ''Precious Hearts Romances''' third installment, ''Somewhere in My Heart'', as Amanda in 2009. In 2010, Valdez appeared in ''Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?'' and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series ''Imortal''. In 2012, she worked alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
