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List Of Philippine Films Of 2017
This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2017. Top ten grossing films The highest-grossing Filipino films released in 2017, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows: :1. ''My Ex and Whys'' earned an estimated total of ₱ 400,000,000 which includes international gross. :2. '' Can't Help Falling in Love'' earned an estimated total of ₱ 320,000,000 which includes international gross. :3. ''Finally Found Someone'' earned an estimated total of ₱ 316,500,000 which includes international gross. :4. ''Unexpectedly Yours'' earned an estimated total of ₱ 218,000,000 which includes international gross. Films January–March April–June July–September October–December Awards Local The following first list shows the Best Picture winners at the four major film awards: FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, Luna Awards and Star Awards; and at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 In Film
2017 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, a list of films released, and notable deaths in 2017. Evaluation of the year Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' observed that for 2017, "the most important event in the world of movies was the revelation, in ''The New York Times'' and ''The New Yorker'', of sexual abuse by Harvey Weinstein, and the resulting liberation of the long-stifled voices of the people who had been abused by him or other powerful figures in the movie business, and, for that matter, in other arts and industries, too." He emphasizes that in effect, " at's missing from the year-end list, and from the era in movies, isn't only the unmade work by these filmmakers but the artistry and the careers of cast and crew members who would have been in their unrealized films." Highest-grossing films The top films released in 2017 by worldwide gross are as follows: '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'', ''Beauty and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Sundays (2017 Film)
''Seven Sundays'' is a 2017 Philippine Family Comedy-drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. It stars Aga Muhlach, Ronaldo Valdez, Cristine Reyes, Dingdong Dantes and Enrique Gil. The film marks Muhlach's return since '' Of All The Things'' in 2012. The film was produced and released by Star Cinema on October 11, 2017. Synopsis Widowed, left by his children who are living their own lives dedicating no time for the family, Manuel Bonifacio (Ronaldo Valdez) is lonely and becoming depressed. One day, he call his children, Allan (Aga Muhlach), Bryan (Dingdong Dantes), Cha (Cristine Reyes) and Dex (Enrique Gil), to reveal that he was diagnosed with cancer and will soon be dying with only seven weeks left to live. Because of the news that hit the family, the Bonifacio siblings reunite and help each other in order to spend their father's remaining days with him. Cast Main cast *Ronaldo Valdez as Capt. Manuel Bonifacio *Aga Muhlach as Allan A. Bonifacio *Dingdong Dantes as Bryan "B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extra Service (film)
''Extra Service'' is a 2017 Filipino action-comedy film starring Arci Muñoz, Jessy Mendiola and Coleen Garcia. The film was directed by Chris Martinez and produced by Skylight Films and Star Cinema. The film marks the reunion of Arci and Coleen who were among the lead stars of Pasion de Amor, a Filipino version of Pasión de Gavilanes, aired on ABS-CBN. The film also marks Enzo Pineda and Vin Abrenica's first Star Cinema movie upon their transfer to ABS-CBN. The last film of Skylight Films before it ended its operations and the subsequent creation of Black Sheep Productions in 2018. Synopsis The story revolves around the amazing adventures of Aw ( Arci Muñoz), Em (Coleen Garcia) and Gee (Jessy Mendiola), who are mild-mannered massage therapists by day and fierce secret agents who solve crimes by night. They are then tasked to embark on a top-level secret mission to retrieve the precious “Perlas Ng Silangan” in exchange for their lives and freedom. Cast Main * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abante
''Abante'' (lit. ''Move forward'') is a daily Filipino tabloid publication in the Philippines. Its office is in Makati and it is owned by Prage Management Corporation, a start-up company owned by two veteran journalists who took over the management and operations of Abante and its sister tabloid, Abante Tonite from the Monica Publishing Corporation of the Macasaet family in October 2017. Aside from Abante, Abante Tonite and NewsKo, the newspaper also operates Abante: TNT (Tunay na Tabloidista), a real-time online news website and its sister websites Bilyonaryo, Politiko, Fastbreak and Abogado, Radyo Tabloidista online radio, Teletabloidista, and Celebrity Radar, an entertainment magazine. During the State of Emergency in 2006, operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group tried to raid Abante's office but withdrew when they saw that there were television crew in the area. In September 9, 2019, four armed men burned the ''Abante Tonite'' printing house in Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Journal
''People's Journal'' is an English-language daily tabloid newspaper published by the ''Philippine Journalists Incorporated''. Augusto "Gus" Villanueva,(with interviews to key persons).'' Retrieved June 9, 2018. its former editor-in-chief, and Antonio Friginal were founders of the company. ''People's Journal'', with its sister publications, tabloids ''People's Tonight'' and ''People's Taliba'', magazines ''Women's Journal'' and ''Insider'' and now-defunct broadsheet ''Times Journal'', is part of one of the country's "biggest daily newspaper publication group." ''People's Journal'' and ''People's Tonight'' were among the widest circulated daily tabloids. Augusto Villanueva Augusto "Gus" Buenaventura Villanueva was the ''Philippine Journalists Inc./Journal Group of Publications'' editor-in-chief and publisher until his death on January 14, 2022, at age 83. He was also a leading sportswriter. He worked first as a ''Manila Times'' sportswriter in 1955 at age 17, while he was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Domingo
Kim Domingo (born February 3, 1995), is a Filipino singer, actress, model, Internet personality, and television presenter. She is well known for playing the leading antagonist in ''Juan Happy Love Story'', ''Tsuperhero'' and ''Super Ma'am''. She is currently a GMA Network contract artist. Early life Domingo was born on February 3, 1995, and was raised in Novaliches, Quezon City. She is the only child to a French father, Guy Belleville, and a Filipino mother, Fina Domingo. Since her parents separated and never got married, she possesses her mother's surname. According to her, she was a "''Lola''s (Grandma's) girl" raised in a strict household single-handedly by her grandmother. She graduated from elementary school at the San Agustin Elementary School, Quezon City, where Domingo said she was a shy pupil. She attended Our Lady of Fatima University and took up dentistry. Career Domingo rose to prominence with her dubsmash of the song "Twerk It Like Miley" in 2014. She signed a con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Samantha Angelene and Angel Franchesca. The couple is now separated. Her current partner is Ismael Macky Mathay IV, half-brother of Filipina actress Ara Mina. Filmography Television Movies * ''First Time... Like a Virgin!'' (1992) * ''Guwapings: The First Adventure'' (1992) Dolores * ''Shake Rattle & Roll IV'' (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro") * ''Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos'' (1993) * ''Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...'' (1993) * ''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) Carolina * ''Aguinaldo'' (1993) * ''Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita'' (1993) * ''Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday'' (1993) Vibora * ''Teenage Mama'' (1993) * ''Junior Police'' (1994) * ''Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis'' (1994) * ''The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Blanco
James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ''Lorenzo's Time'' (2012), '' One More Chance'' (2007), '' Now and Forever: Ganti'' (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime ''Yagit'' as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows '' Click'' (1999 – 2002) and ''Kahit Kailan ''Kahit Kailan'' (International title: ''Always'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, it stars Jolina Magdangal. It premiered on May 5, 2002, replacing ''Anna Karenina''. The ...'' (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network. Filmography Film Television/Digital Awards and nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Blanco, James 1981 births Living people Male actors from Manila Filipino male tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Show'', ''White Slavery'', and ''Santa Juana''. Jose's works include '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'' in 2002 and '' Te Amo'' in 2004. Her series ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. She has starred in the soap operas '' Babalik Kang Muli'' and '' Nagsimula sa Puso''. Jose is also known for her work with actor Juan Rodrigo. She is also known for playing the iconic Magda in the TV and film adaptations of the Primetime Soap Opera ''Mula Sa Puso'' and acting in the 1980s films ''Hati Tayo Sa Magdamag'' (VIVA Films) and ''White Slavery'' (directed by Lino Brocka). Other notable roles include Anne Curtis in ''Dyosa'' in 2008 and Ellen Delgado in '' A Secret Affair'' in 2012. In 2016, Jose starred in Brillante Mendoza's Palme d'Or-nominated film ''Ma' Rosa,'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vhong Navarro
Ferdinand Hipolito Navarro (born January 4, 1977), known professionally as Vhong Navarro, is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist and television host. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. He is also part of the dance group Streetboys alongside fellow ''It's Showtime'' host Jhong Hilario. Assault incident On January 22, 2014, Navarro was attacked and severely beaten by a group of men inside a condominium unit in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, according to his manager, Chito S. Roño. Roño said Navarro was invited by a female friend named Deniece Cornejo to visit her condominium unit, where he was tied up and blindfolded by several men, threatened and then beaten up. The perpetrator was identified as Cedric Lee, who was also accompanied by several other men during the time of the incident. Following this, it was stated that Navarro would temporarily not be appearing on '' It's Showtime'' and other television projects while he contin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mang Kepweng Returns
''Mang Kepweng Returns'' is a 2017 Philippines, Filipino Fantasy film, fantasy Comedy horror, comedy horror film. The film is directed by Giuseppe Bede Sampedro and is under the production of Cineko Productions in association with Viva Films. The film is a remake of the 1979 film ''Mang Kepweng'' where the titular protagonist, a funny ''albularyo'', was portrayed by comedian Chiquito (actor), Chiquito. It was released in Philippine cinemas on January 4, 2017, exactly the same day of Vhong Navarro's birthday. Synopsis The story revolves around Kiefer (Vhong Navarro), a normal guy who lives a quiet life until he goes through bizarre experiences, seeing ghosts and evil spirits. With this, his mother Milagros (Jacklyn Jose) is forced to tell him the truth that he is Mang Kepweng's son. With Kiefer's determination to know more about his roots and how he is connected to the paranormal occurrences he is experiencing, he travels to the provinces meeting his half-brother Zach (James B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Instagram
Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can be shared publicly or with preapproved followers. Users can browse other users' content by tag and location, view trending content, like photos, and follow other users to add their content to a personal feed. Instagram was originally distinguished by allowing content to be framed only in a square (1:1) aspect ratio of 640 pixels to match the display width of the iPhone at the time. In 2015, this restriction was eased with an increase to 1080 pixels. It also added messaging features, the ability to include multiple images or videos in a single post, and a Stories feature—similar to its main competitor Snapchat—which allowed users to post their content to a sequential feed, with each post accessible to others for 24 hours. As of Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
