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Luz Fernandez
Luzviminda Fernandez (July 13, 1935 – March 5, 2022), better known professionally as Luz Fernandez, was a Filipino actress and television presenter. She was a long-time radio actress for DZRH who also did acting for film, television, and theater. Career Radio Fernandez first received public attention as a radio actress for Metropolitan Broadcasting Company (MBC; now Manila Broadcasting Company). Fernandez spent her entire radio career working for MBC's station, DZRH which she joined in the 1950s. Her stay with DZRH lasted for 64 years. She frequently did radio work with Augusto Victa and Tiya Dely. Fernandez often did work for radio dramas was frequently cast in antagonistic roles although her most noted role was "Lola Basyang", a caring grandmother character who teaches children morals. Fernandez did work for around 30 radio dramas for DZRH. In 2009, she was honored with the "Best Actress of All Time" title by DZRH on its 70th anniversary. Television and film Fernandez also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film '' Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), which became a blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: ''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' (2008), '' Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) and '' Enteng ng Ina Mo'' (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film ''Our Mighty Yaya'', which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment. Early and personal life Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013), and was later adopted by her older, unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas. She earned a mass communication degree from Far Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Darling Kong Aswang
Ang Darling Kong Aswang (lit. "My ''Aswang'' Darling"), also known as ''Ang Darling Kong Asawa'', is a 2009 Filipino comedy horror film. Plot Victor (Vic Sotto) is a single father who falls in love with Elisa (Cristine Reyes) who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor loved Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife. But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan (Jean Garcia) finds out that Elisa and her mother (Agot Isidro) are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family. Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa. Cast *Vic Sotto as Victor Lagman *Cristine Reyes as Eliza Santos *Jean Garcia as Barang *Agot Isidro as Ida *Dante Rivero as Do *Denise Laurel as Beta *Jackie Rice as Alpha *Empress Schuck as Keka *Richie D'Horsie as Tom *Rafael Rosell as Joaquin * Mika Dela Cruz as Angel Lagman *Barbie Forte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T2 (2009 Film)
''T2'' (also known as ''Tenement 2'') is a 2009 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Chito S. Roño and starring Maricel Soriano. "T2" refers to Tenement 2, one of the buildings in Brgy. Western Bicutan, Taguig City where some of the scenes were shot. In the film, Maricel Soriano plays a ''Save an Orphan Foundation'' volunteer who brings an orphan home only to discover that the girl comes from a family of Engkantos. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was released on April 11, 2009. Plot The film begins with Claire (Maricel Soriano) with Elias (Eric Fructuoso) picking up a child as an assignment. Her mission is to give her to her adoptive family. After picking up the child Angeli ( Mika dela Cruz); strange things start to occur. When they arrived at the Tenement 2, where Angeli's new parents are staying, they only find Tess (Camille Prats), Melissa (Tetchie Agbayani) and Domeng (Mon Confiado). Angeli pleads Claire to not leave her no matter what happens, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundo (2009 Film)
''Sundo'' is a 2009 Filipino horror-suspense film from director Topel Lee, with screenplay written by his Ouija screenwriter Aloy Adlawan. The film stars Robin Padilla, Katrina Halili, Rhian Ramos, Hero Angeles, Mark Bautista and Sunshine Dizon. The film was released on March 18, 2009. Plot The film opens with Vanessa (Iza Calzado) who was killed when she was visited by her long dead husband as her companion. The film then cuts to protagonist Romano (Robin Padilla), a retired military operative who goes into seclusion after being seriously wounded in battle and almost died, discovers that he has the uncanny ability of seeing ghosts around people who will soon encounter sudden, disastrous deaths. Worried of his brother, Romano's blind sister Isabel (Rhian Ramos) persuades him to return to Manila with the help of Louella (Sunshine Dizon), Romano's childhood friend who is a doctor and harbors affection for him. An aspiring actress, Kristina (Katrina Halili), a widow, Lumen (Glyde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feng Shui (2004 Film)
''Feng Shui'' is a 2004 Filipino supernatural horror film starring Kris Aquino. Co-written and directed by Chito S. Roño, it centres on a cursed Bagua mirror that brings death to those who stare it, with the circumstances of their death relating to their Chinese zodiac. Its screenplay was written by Roy Iglesias. The film grossed and was the highest-grossing film of 2004 in the Philippines. The Hollywood version of the movie is still frozen and it is unknown if Star Cinema have decided to have a contract with Hollywood. A sequel, ''Feng Shui 2'', was released on December 25, 2014, as the official entry to the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2022, ''Feng Shui'' has been digitally restored and remastered for viewing on Netflix in Southeast Asian regions beginning October 14, 2022. Plot While on a bus, Joy Ramirez (Kris Aquino) finds a package left by a man (Emil Sandoval). She visits Aling Biring (Luz Fernandez) at the latter's bakery and shows her the package: an antique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kambal Karibal
''Kambal, Karibal'' (International title: ''Heart & Soul'' / ) is a Philippine television drama supernatural series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Pauline Mendoza and Kyline Alcantara. It premiered on November 27, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Alyas Robin Hood''. The series concluded on August 3, 2018 with a total of 178 episodes. It was replaced by ''Onanay'' in its timeslot. The series is originally titled as ''Santa Santita''. It is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The story centers on twins Crisanta and Criselda. Criselda dies due to a rare disease but retains her spirit that is only visible to her sister Crisanta. Their bond starts to fall apart when they both fall in love with Diego. The rivalry between them builds up when their mother's affections are focused on Crisanta. When Criselda's emotions consume her and her soul finds another person's body to inhabit, she returns to take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Millionaire's Wife (TV Series)
''The Millionaire's Wife'' is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on March 14, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Destiny Rose''. The series concluded on June 24, 2016 with a total of 72 episodes. It was replaced by ''Sa Piling ni Nanay'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Louisa Ignacio, a single mother who settles in a marriage for convenience with an older man. She vows to be a wife to him in exchange of giving her son who has diabetes. After she agrees to marry Fred, Louisa will face the consequences of her decision which involves her stepdaughter, her stepdaughter's children, her child and the father of her child. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Andrea Torres as Luisa Ignacio-Vergara/Meneses ;Supporting cast * Mike Tan as Ivan Meneses * Robert Arevalo as Alfredo "Fredo" Vergara * Jaclyn Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innamorata (TV Series)
''Innamorata'' is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Max Collins in the title role. It premiered on February 17, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?''. The series concluded on June 20, 2014 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by '' Dading'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Max Collins as Esperanza "Esper" Cunanan-Manansala / Clara / Evangeline Cunanan / Alejandra ;Supporting cast * Luis Alandy as Edwin Manansala / Arnaldo Manansala * Dion Ignacio as Dencio I. Manansala * Jackie Rice as Georgina "Gina" C. Manriquez * Gwen Zamora as Alejandra Villa Ignacio-Padilla * Michael de Mesa as Lloyd Manansala * Rita Avila as Claire Cunanan / Alice Cunanan-Manriquez * Pinky Amador as Delia Cunanan * Juan Rodrigo as Leandro Padilla * Ralph Fernandez as Lucas "Luke" Manansala * Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Charming (Philippine TV Series)
''Princess Charming'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Argel Joseph, it stars Krystal Reyes in the title role. It premiered on January 29, 2007 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on April 27, 2007 with a total of 63 episodes. It was replaced by ''Sinasamba Kita'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise When Amparo consults a fortune teller about her business ventures, the fortune teller warns her that her ugly granddaughter would be her downfall. Amparo steals her infant granddaughter away from her parents and gives her to a woman. She then adopts a pretty baby girl from another woman and presents the baby to her son and daughter-in-law as their own daughter. The pretty child grows up as "Princess" and the ugly child grows up as "Charming". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esperanza (Philippine TV Series)
''Esperanza'' is a Philippine drama television series starring Judy Ann Santos on titular role and was aired by ABS-CBN from February 17, 1997, to July 23, 1999, replacing ''Mara Clara'' and was replaced by ''Labs Ko Si Babe''. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel (now S+A and a cable channel of the same name, respectively), which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries. The series was delayed from June 2, 1997, to October 29, 1999, on its international channel TFC due to late broadcasting. This series was streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube channel. This soap opera depicts on the life of Esperanza, a woman who experienced a lot of trials and sufferings, and her struggles on finding and reuniting her real family. The show also launches the series villains, Celia (Sylvia Sanchez, which is the anti-heroine), Joaquin Montejo (Lito Legaspi), Sandra Salgado (Elizabeth Oropesa, the evil step mother and the main villain), Ramona (Mel Kimura), Paula (Dimples Romana), Oca (Allan P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Severino Reyes
Severino Reyes y Rivera (February 11, 1861 – September 15, 1942) was a Filipino writer, playwright, and director of plays. He used the pen name Lola Basyang. He was nicknamed "Don Binoy". Early life and education Severino Reyes was born on February 11, 1861 in Santa Cruz, Manila during the Spanish colonial era to Rufino Reyes and Andrea Rivera. He pursued his early education in an institution owned by Catalino Sanchez and acquired a bachelor's degree at the Escuela de Segunda Enseñanza of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran. He also attended the University of Santo Tomas to pursue a degree in Philosophy. Career Reyes wrote 26 zarzuelas and 22 dramas in his career. He is known as the "Father of Tagalog Plays" and as the "Father of the Tagalog Zarzuela". He took a clerical job at the Tesoreria General de Hacienda as a means to get avoided to being enlisted into the Spanish Army to fight against the Moros in Mindanao and Sulu. However he quit the job and decided to set up a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
