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Marc Abaya
Ramon Marcelino Diaz Abaya (born November 6, 1979), known professionally as Marc Abaya, is a Filipino singer, actor, musician, TV host, and VJ. He appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of ''Tinker Bell''. He is the son of actor/director Manolo Abaya and director Marilou Diaz-Abaya. Musical career Abaya was discovered by Raimund Marasigan of Eraserheads during a "battle of bands" in which Abaya's band Shirley Beans won first place. Marasigan, who was one of the judges for the night, invited Abaya to act as frontman for the band Sandwich in 1998. While Abaya was a member of the band, they released three albums: ''Grip, Stand, Throw''; ''4-track mind''; and ''Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull''. While in Sandwich, Abaya formed the band Kjwan with his closest friends in May 2003. In 2004, Kjwan released their self-titled album, which included the carrier single "Daliri." Abaya joined MTV Philippines in 2003 and became one of the VJs until the dissolution of the channel un ...
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Alternative Metal
Alternative metal (also known as alt-metal) is a genre of heavy metal music Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a ... that combines heavy metal with influences from alternative rock and other genres not normally associated with metal. Alternative metal bands are often characterized by heavily Downtuned guitar, downtuned, mid-paced guitar riffs, a mixture of accessible melodic vocals and Screaming (music), harsh vocals and sometimes unconventional sounds within other heavy metal styles. The term has been in use since the 1980s, although it came into prominence in the 1990s. Other genres considered part of the alternative metal movement included rap metal and funk metal, both of which influenced another prominent subgenre, nu metal. Nu metal expands the alternative metal s ...
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PolyEast Records
PolyEast Records (formerly Canary Records, OctoArts International, OctoArts EMI Music Inc. and EMI Philippines) is a record label in the Philippines. It is a member of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry and from 2008 until 2013, the international licensee of EMI. History PolyEast Records was established in 1977 as Canary Records by Orly Ilacad after leaving Vicor Music Corporation due to a major conflict with co-founder and then co-owner Vic del Rosario. Canary Records became OctoArts International in 1978. It was the first record company that introduced "minus one" (music used for karaoke) in the market. During the 1970s, the releases of EMI Records were distributed in the Philippines by Dyna Records under the name ''Dyna EMI'' (later remained in 1992 as ''Dyna EMI Virgin'' as a result of EMI's purchase of Virgin Records). OctoArts at that time was the distributor of Sony Music's international releases. In 1995, OctoArts began a distribution deal with EMI an ...
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2StepMarv (Kjwan Album)
''2StepMarv'' is the second studio album by Kjwan. It was released through Barnyard Music Philippines in 2006. The album spawned the singles "Pintura", "Sa Ilalim", "One Look", and "Shai". Track listing Personnel *Marc Abaya – vocals *Kelley Mangahas – bass *Jorel Corpus – guitars / percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument. Exc ... / vocals *J-Hoon Balbuena – drums / vocals *Boogie Romero – guitars / vocals References {{reflist 2006 albums Kjwan albums ...
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Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ...
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Kjwan (album)
''Kjwan'' is the self-titled album by Kjwan and their first studio album. It was released through Sony Music Philippines in 2004. The album contained their singles "Daliri", and "Twilight". Track listing Personnel *Marc Abaya - vocals *Kelley Mangahas - bass *Jorel Corpus - guitars, percussion, vocals *J-Hoon Balbuena - drums, vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ... Accolades References {{Authority control 2004 albums Kjwan albums ...
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FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based on the 1997 film of the same title starring Fernando Poe Jr., the series stars a large ensemble cast that is top-billed by Coco Martin. First aired on September 28, 2015, it became the longest-running drama series on Philippine television (excluding drama anthologies such as '' Lovingly Yours, Helen'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', ''Maynila'' and ''Magpakailanman''), with 1,696 episodes aired until the series finale on August 12, 2022. It was replaced by ''Darna'' on its timeslot. ''Ang Probinsyano'' premiered in ABS-CBN where it aired until 2020, when broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New episodes has since aired in the Kapamilya Channel, a pay network set up by ABS-CBN Corporation with simulcas ...
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Faithfully (TV Series)
''Faithfully'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Maxene Magalona, Michelle Madrigal, Isabel Oli, Vaness del Moral and Isabelle Daza. It premiered on June 18, 2012 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Broken Vow''. The series concluded on October 5, 2012 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by '' Magdalena'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Maxene Magalona as Stella Mariano-Quillamor/Escanio * Michelle Madrigal as Luchie Trajano-Quillamor * Isabel Oli as Megan Briones * Isabelle Daza as Misha Villar * Vaness del Moral as Dina Carvajal ;Supporting cast * Mike Tan as Perry Escanio * Marc Abaya as Kevin Quillamor * Will Devaughn as Luke Gallanosa * Kevin Santos as Edjie Miranda * Victor Aliwalas as Dan Belmonte * Chanda Romero as Amanda Quillamor * Timmy Cruz as Gloria Mariano * Miggs Cuaderno as Miggy Quillamor * Diva Montelaba as Osang * Jamaica Olivera as Shelby Qu ...
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I Heart You, Pare!
''I ♥ You, Pare!'' (International title: ''I ♥ You, Bro'' / read as I Heart You, Pare! / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on February 7, 2011, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Beauty Queen''. The series concluded on May 27, 2011, with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by '' Amaya'' in its timeslot. The series was released on DVD by GMA Records. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as Antonia "Tonya" Estrella / Tonette * Dingdong Dantes as Kenneth Castillo * Iza Calzado as Antonia "Tonya" Estrella / Tonette ;Supporting cast * Tirso Cruz III as Cesar / Sarsi * Ian Veneracion as Ramon Castillo * Celia Rodriguez as Marita Castillo * Luane Dy as Nikki Romualdez * Ehra Madrigal as Mandy * Paolo Ballesteros as Vodka * Via Antonio as Polly * Joel Camacho as Pepsi * Boy Alano as Co ...
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Party Pilipinas
''Party Pilipinas'' () is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Jaya and Janno Gibbs, it premiered on March 28, 2010 replacing ''SOP''. The show concluded on May 19, 2013 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by ''Sunday All Stars'' in its timeslot. History ''Party Pilipinas'' was conceptualized as an "all-party and all-positive vibes" show, according to the Corporate Communications Department of GMA Network and the show's new production manager, Ruth Mariñas.Party Pilipinas replaces SOP
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The hosts of ''SOP'', Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, and Jaya joined the show, along with

GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ...
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Cinema One
Cinema One (also called C1 and stylized as C1NEMAONE) is a Philippine pay television channel targeted to the Filipino diaspora. It is owned by Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming includes a lineup of mainstream and independent local and foreign films distributed by Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment (Regal Films) and rarely, OctoArts Films (films solely produced by Viva Films air on PBO and Viva Cinema), film-related programming, and original made-for-television films. An international feed called ''Cinema One Global'' is also available worldwide as part of TFC premium channels via cable, satellite, iWantTFC and TFC IPTV. History The channel was launched on June 12, 1994, when i-Channel merged with Classic 21 to form Sky 1, launching morning schedules containing public affairs, business, music and mostly Philippine movies. Later, public affairs and business programs were removed from Sky 1 programming and, ...
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