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Labs Ko Si Babe
''Labs Ko Si Babe'' (International title: ''I Love My Babe'') is a Philippine romantic-comedy drama television series aired in the primetime block of ABS-CBN. It aired from July 26, 1999, to November 10, 2000, replacing ''Esperanza'' and was replaced by ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. It was also broadcast on The Filipino Channel from November 1, 1999 to February 23, 2001. The program is one of the longest running series in the Philippines and is also known the first romantic comedy series in Philippine television. The series was headlined by Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin and was supported by an ensemble cast including Gloria Romero, Gina Pareño, Johnny Delgado, Princess Punzalan, Jaclyn Jose, Bembol Roco, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Willie Revillame. Premise In the town of San Clemente, the lives of four families intertwined bringing drama and a bit of comedy. Auring (Gloria Romero) and Felipa (Gina Pareño), the matriarch of their respective families, were the best of friends before becomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typical romantic comedy, the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and seemingly meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference, a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally united. A fairy-tale-style happy ending is a typical feature. Romantic comedy films are a certain genre of comedy films as well as of romance films, and may also have elements of screwball comedies. However, a romantic comedy is classified as a film with two genres, not a single new genre. Some television series can also be classified as romantic comedies. Description The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangako Sa 'Yo
''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. It premiered from November 13, 2000 to September 20, 2002 replacing ''Labs Ko Si Babe'' and was replaced by ''Bituin''. It was also broadcast worldwide on TFC from February 26, 2001, to January 3, 2003. The series is streaming online on YouTube and iWantTFC. Plot The story begins with the romance between Amor de Jesús (Eula Valdez) and Eduardo Buenavista (Tonton Gutierrez). Eduardo's mother, Doña Benita (Liza Lorena), opposes the relationship since Amor was a housemaid and because she wanted Eduardo to marry Claudia Zalameda (Jean Garcia) for political reasons. Doña Benita asked Eduardo's older brother, Diego (Jestoni Alarcon), who was also attracted to Amor, to separate them. Upon seeing Diego trying to rape Amor, Eduardo mistook it a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of ABS-CBN Drama Series
This is the list of Philippine television drama series that originally aired or are set to air on the television network ABS-CBN and its ad interim replacements Kapamilya Channel and A2Z and TV5. Titles are sorted by the decade and the year of release. Drama anthologies are excluded. Lists :''Note: In the following list, these original titles have different official international titles (based oABS-CBN International Distribution website in parentheses.'' Notes See also *List of Philippine drama series References {{reflist ABS-CBN Lists of Philippine television series ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ... Original drama series of ABS-CBN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Galliguez
Ian Galliguez (born December 11, 1975) is a Filipino actress known for her comedic role in the television show ''Labs Ko Si Babe''. She has appeared on numerous shows on ABS-CBN. Galliguez is of a mixed descent with Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Filipino ancestry. She is the mother of one girl and twin boys. Background Before acting on television and movies, Galliguez was a Theatre actress and an English teacher. She has a degree in Mass Communications from St. Scholastica's College in Manila. Career She was seen on Princess and I, playing Noemi - a Drukpah from the Kingdom of Yang Don. Galliguez was on ''Guns and Roses'', as Axl, the police 'partner' and best friend of Onat Marasigan, who is played by Ejay Falcon. She was seen on '' Magkaribal'', playing Cora, the market stall owner who was transformed into a runway supermodel. Ian's past appearances on primetime TV also include ''Rosalka'', ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'', ''Detour'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' and '' Only You''. On the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanya Garcia
Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle-Lapid (born August 5, 1981), known professionally as Tanya Garcia (), is a Filipina actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap operas of GMA Network, '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'', opposite Dingdong Dantes. In 2015 she moved back to her home network ABS-CBN. During the year 2020, she returned to GMA-7. Career Garcia's showbiz career started when she was introduced as one of the teen stars of ''Star Circle Batch 5'' on ABS-CBN. She appeared in youth-oriented shows like ''Gimik'' (where she was first paired with Patrick Garcia) and played supporting role in ''Esperanza'' as Judy Ann Santos' character's sister. She took a break from her showbiz career for a while and concentrated on her studies. She took up mass communication at Dominican College in San Juan when she was signed by Viva Films and later on appeared in the Viva Television afternoon drama ''Anna Karenina'' as Grace opposite Dingdong Dantes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roldan Aquino
Rolando Desembrana Aquino (May 2, 1942 – March 10, 2014) was a Filipino actor and director, best known for playing antagonist roles in films and television shows. He also became a Born-Again Evangelical Christian and he was ordained as a pastor of Jesus Lights the Way to the Father's Kingdom Church, Antipolo City, Officiated by Bishop Federico "Butch" Villanueva. Career Roldan Aquino is famous being a character actor. He starred in various films including ''Burlesk Queen'' (1977), ''Pikoy Goes to Malaysia'' (1988) and ''Lihim ni Madonna'' (1997). His final films before his death were '' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (2011), '' Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles'' (2012), and '' El Presidente'' (2012). Death He suffered a stroke in January 2014 and underwent surgery on January 20, 2014. He died on March 10, 2014. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Ochoa
Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda. Career Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in '' T.G.I.S.'' on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, ''Gimik'' and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in ''Super Laff In''. He stayed with ABS-CBN where he is one of the network's actors for 26 years from 1996 to 2022. Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in ''Whattamen'' formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. His last project on ABS-CBN was ''Dar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The Weakest Link'', ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?, Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', ''1 vs. 100 (Philippine game show), 1 vs. 100'' and ''Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!''. Early life Eduardo Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, USA to Filipino people, Filipino parents. Due to his parentage (''jus sanguinis'') and the place of his birth (''jus soli''), he is a Multiple citizenship, dual citizen of the Philippines and the United States, as per the laws of both countries. Edu Manzano studied at De La Salle University in Manila. Acting career Manzano moved to the Philippines to pursue a full-time career with the local film industry. He was president of the actors’ group ''Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Mortiz
Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with GMA Network and Brightlight Productions. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years. Filmography As director *''Isa, Dalawa, Takbo'' (1996) *''Pera o Bayong (Not Da TV!)'' (2000) *'' Young Love'' (1970) *'' Drakulita'' (1969) As writer *''Agent X44'' (2007) Film roles *''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' (1973) *''My Juan En Only'' (1982) as Andres/ Andy *''Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing'' (1983) *''The Untouchable Family'' (1988) as Mad Max Television roles *'' Goin' Bananas'' (1986–1991; ABS-CBN) *''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' (1986–1996; GMA Network) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1991–2020; ABS-CBN) *'' Rated PB: Pugad Baboy Sa TV'' (1992–1993; GMA Network) *'' Que Horror'' (1996–1998; TV5) *'' Tara Jing Pot Pot'' (1998–2000; ABS-CBN) *''Maynila'' (1999; GMA Network) *''Arriba, Arriba!'' – Sod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheska Garcia
Cheska Garcia Kramer (born Francesca Marie Velasco Garcia; July 24, 1980) is a Filipino actress and model. Early life Cheska Garcia was born in Makati, Philippines to Francisco Pablo Pellicer Garcia, a Spanish mestizo, and Maria Celeste Dahlia Villalobos Velasco, an Ilongga from Roxas City, Capiz. . She is the middle of three children. Her younger brother, Patrick, is also an actor. Her older brother, Pichon, has appeared in many commercials. The actresses Sharmaine Arnaiz and Bunny Paras, who are sisters, are her maternal cousins. Career In 1992, Garcia began her television career, along with her brother Patrick; both appeared as cast members for ''Ang TV'' until 1996. In 2015, Garcia hosted ''Mommy Hacks'', a parenting lifestyle show on CNN Philippines, with Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio. The show is renewed for a second season but was renamed ''Mommy Manual''. Onscreen she is often cast as the female antagonist. Personal life On October 9, 2008, Garcia married Doug Kramer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Palanca
Bernard Revilla Palanca Jr. (born December 3, 1976) is a Filipino host, film/television character actor, and product endorser. Early life His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger brother, Miko Palanca. He is the son of Bernard Palanca Sr., a race car driver, who died when Bernard Jr. was just a child. On his father's side of the family, he is a grandson of businessman and philanthropist Carlos Palanca Jr. of the family that organizes the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. His mother, Pita Revilla-Palanca (later Revilla-Hocson) came from the Revilla clan of celebrities (not to be confused with the Bautista clan who are more popularly known as Ramon Revilla, Revillas). Among his aunts are former actress/Camay model/jewelry designer Maritess Revilla-Araneta, Cita Revilla-Yabut who was also a Camay model, as well as actress and TV host Tina Revilla-Valencia. Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, a model and social entrepren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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