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Lastikman (2003 Film)
''Lastikman'' is a 2003 Filipino Superhero film, superhero film based on the comic book character Lastikman, written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto, Donita Rose, Michael V., Jeffrey Quizon, Michelle Bayle, Anne Curtis, Oyo Boy Sotto, Ryan Eigenmann, Pocholo Montes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lito Legaspi, Evangeline Pascual, and Joonee Gamboa. Produced by Sotto's M-ZET TV Production, ''Lastikman'' is the second film adaptation of the character, nearly 38 years from when the first adaptation, ''Lastik Man'', was released in 1965. The film's special effects were by Tony Gapo Marbella, credited under "Special Effectsman", while its post-production was handled by RoadRunner (division), RoadRunner Network. The film was released through OctoArts Films on January 1, 2003, as part of the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival, 28th Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Larry, a physics-professor from Manila, is secretly the superhero Lastikman. A human mutant who has the ability to stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Sotto
Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto (; born April 28, 1954), professionally known as Vic Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA, TV5, and ABS-CBN. He is one of three pioneer hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', which is the longest-running Philippine noontime variety show. Sotto is also a veteran actor and host in the entertainment industry. He owns the film and TV production company M-Zet Productions. Sotto won four consecutive titles for Philippine Box Office King from 2004 to 2006 awarded by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards, and received three nominations for Best Actor at the Metro Manila Film Festival. Early life Vic Sotto was born as Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto on April 28, 1954. He is the youngest son of Marcelino Antonio Ojeda Sotto Sr. and Dr. Herminia Castelo. He studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Career Early career He star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lastik Man
Lastikman, originally spelled Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in ''Aliwan Komiks'' #56 (December 7, 1964). Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires. History Early years (1964-1965) In the 1965 comic book of Aliwan Komiks ''"Lastik Man Vol. 1"'', Lastik Man is introduced as a new comic book superhero, an alien from another planet who somehow got trapped on earth. Lastikman then decided to fight crime in the Philippines, mainly Manila. Later years (1995-1997) 1995 Issue #1 1995 Issue #3 In ''Issue #3: "Playground"'' (October 12, 1995), Lastikman faces the mad toymaker Professor Gilmor. 1995 Issue #4 In ''Issue #4: "Gold"'' (October 19, 1995). 1995 Issue #5 In ''Issue #5: "Lastikman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Pangilinan
Francis Pancratius "Kiko" Nepomuceno Pangilinan (; born August 24, 1963) is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and farm owner who served as a Senator from 2001 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2022. He was the Senate Majority Leader from 2004 to 2008. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law and Harvard Kennedy School, Pangilinan was first elected to the Quezon City Council, serving from 1988 to 1992. In between his stints in the Senate, he was the Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization to President Benigno Aquino III from 2014 to 2015. Pangilinan ran for vice president of the Philippines in the 2022 election under the Liberal Party as the running mate of Vice President Leni Robredo. However, he lost his vice-presidential bid to Sara Duterte, running mate of eventual president Bongbong Marcos. Early life and education Francis Pancratius Nepomuceno Pangilinan was born on August 24, 1963, in Manila to Donato Tongol Pangilinan, Jr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangkay
José Clemente "Nonong" de Andrés (1947 – November 6, 2018), popularly known by his stage name Bangkay (), was a Filipino actor. Personal life and career de Andrés never married and had no children. A Masbate native, de Andrés started his involvement in the entertainment industry as a layout artist for RVQ Productions. which was established by comedian, Dolphy. de Andrés made his debut in acting as an extra in ''Kisame Street'' which starred Dolphy, Panchito and Nida Blanca. de Andrés was initially hesitant to take up an acting career, stating that he accepted the role just for fun, but eventually committed to it full-time. He frequently took roles as an extra in horror and comedy films in the 1980s to the 1990s, appearing in more than a hundred films. He often played dead in several films which earned him the nickname "Bangkay". Due to low pay, de Andrés decided to leave show business and remain a bachelor for the rest of his life. After retiring, Bangkay was entruste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugene Domingo
Eugena Roxas Domingo (born July 23, 1971), popularly known as Eugene Domingo, is a Filipino actress, comedienne and host. She has performed in lead and supporting roles in various genres of the Philippine film industry. She is popularly known as the "Comedy Star for All Seasons" and was a sidekick of Ai-Ai delas Alas in the '' Ang Tanging Ina'' series (20032010), until her very first lead film role in ''Kimmy Dora'' in 2009. Domingo's other notable films include ''Bahay Kubo'' (2007) for which she received her first Best Supporting Actress award. Her most successful film to date is the Cinemalaya entry, ''Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank'' (2011), which is the highest-grossing independent film in Philippine history. The film was an official entry for various international film festivals in Vancouver, South Korea, Hawaii, Japan, and Italy. The film was also chosen by the Film Academy of the Philippines to represent the Philippines in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jopay Paguia
Diofanny Jane Paguia-Zamora (born January 3, 1983, in Manila, Philippines), known professionally as Jopay () is a Filipina singer, dancer and actress. She is a former Senior Member and original member of Sexbomb Singers, with Rochelle Pangilinan, Evette Pabalan, Weng Ibarra, Izzy Trazona-Aragon and Monic Icban of the SexBomb Girls. Jopáy is also a cousin of singer-actress Nadine Lustre. A song entitled "Jopay" (composed and sang by Mayonnaise) was written about her. She is married to Joshua Zamora, a former and original member of the dance troupe Maneuvers. Discography Albums (with the SexBomb Girls) *2002: ''Unang Putok'' (4× Platinum) *2003: ''Round 2'' (5× Platinum) *2004: ''Bomb Thr3at'' (2× Platinum) *2005: ''Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the Sexbomb Girls'' (Platinum) *2006: ''Daisy Siete: V-DAY'' Compilation albums (billed with the SexBomb Dancers) *2002: ''Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits'' (Gold) Filmography Television Films *2002: ''Bakit Papa'' *2002: ''Lastikman'' *2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Manalo
Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo (born February 12, 1966), known professionally as Jose Manalo, is a Filipino actor, director, and comedian best known for appearing regularly on the noon-time variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' on GMA Network. He is also known for his observational comedy humor in his stand-up performances. Career Manalo first appeared in the children's educational show Boyoyong in 1990. He also appears on TV soap opera series Valiente in 1992 as one of the supporting characters. He later started working behind the scenes as a production assistant on ''Eat Bulaga!''. He then became a comedian and with his friend Wally Bayola, who was also entering show business around the same time, later became a comic duo. He also appeared in several sitcoms on GMA Network like ''Daddy Di Do Du'' and ''Ful Haus'', both starring Vic Sotto. In 2010, Manalo returned to TV5 (formerly ABC 5) for his former sitcom, ''My Darling Aswang'' with Vic Sotto & Ritchie Reyes (also known as Ritchie D' Hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey De Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Early life De Leon was the second child of Jose Seoane de Leon (1918–2008) of Spanish Filipino descent, and Emma Manahan Ramos (1925–2019). His paternal grandfather was the first mayor of Malolos, Bulacan. When he was three years old, his parents divorced. His father then moved to Madrid, Spain and eventually remarried. Career Prior to being an entertainer, de Leon earned his architecture degree from the National University in Manila. He was also a disc jockey for 12 radio stations when he was starting out. De Leon started his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Oineza
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza also received recognition for the ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode "Manika", earning a New York Festivals' Best Actress nomination and an International Emmy nomination. Life and career 1996–2001 Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza was born in the town of Bani, Pangasinan to Erwin Oineza, a businessman in Metro Manila, and his wife Jennifer Urbano. The oldest among three siblings, she lived with her family throughout the Ilocos region. Oineza is fluent in Tagalog and English, with some proficiency in Ilokano. She is of mostly Pangasinense and Ilocano ancestry. She is also Roman Catholic. Scouted to join the entertainment industry at an early age, Oineza's first appearances on television began as a child model in over twenty TV commercials for v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wally Bayola
Walter James Bayola (born May 3, 1972), popularly known as Wally Bayola, is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora (sometimes Duhrizz, Rihanna and Doktora the Explorer) in the ''Kalyeserye'' portion of the noontime television variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. He appears alongside his co-hosts Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros, the trio also known as ''JoWaPao'', in the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of the said show. Career Bayola started working with Jose Manalo on ''Eat Bulaga!'' as a comedian in the early 2000s. In 2011, Bayola became part of a new TV5 comedy show, ''The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto'', together with his co-stars Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto and Jimmy Santos. Bayola also starred in Star Cinema films with Vic Sotto titled ''Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!'' and the Metro Manila Film Festival film entry '' Enteng ng Ina Mo''. In 2011, Bayola also appeared in ABS-CBN shows like '' The Buzz'' and '' ASAP'' for the promotion of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven Villanueva
Raven Villanueva (born October 7, 1979) is a Filipina actress in movies and television shows in the Philippines. Career Villanueva played as Cris in T.G.I.S. (''Thank God It's Sabado''), youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from 1995 to 1997, together with Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Onemig Bondoc, Ciara Sotto, among others, and continued sequel Growing Up from 1997 to 1999. Raven was later on repackaged as a sexy actress. She did her first sexy movie with Rica Peralejo and Mark Anthony Fernandez in Erik Matti's ''Dos Ekis'' (2001) under Viva Films. She also continued her television career via "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" under GMA Network in 2001. Her last movie appearance was in the 2002 action-drama film "Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2" co-starring her with Robin Padilla and Angelika Dela Cruz. She was member of That's Entertainment Batch 1994, Monday and Thursday Group Personal life She was previously married to actor and news anchor Diego Castro III on A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
