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MariMar (Philippines TV Series)
''Marimar'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the Marimar (Mexican telenovela), same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on August 13, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 14, 2008 with a total of 155 episodes. The series was released on DVD by GMA Music, GMA Records. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Marimar Perez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama * Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez / Angelika Aldama * Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez * Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama * Rita Avila as Lupita Aldama * Boboy Garovillo as Padre Porres * Leo Martinez as Pancho Perez * Caridad Sanchez as Cruz Perez * Bing Loyzaga as Esperanza Aldama * Michael V. as Fulgoso's voice * Nigel as Fulgoso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Television Drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television) and "''sérye''" (series). ''Teleseryes'' share characteristics with and have roots similar to soap operas and ''telenovelas''. They have evolved into a genre with unique characteristics, however, and often reflect Filipino social reality. ''Teleseryes'' are aired in the afternoon and prime time, five days a week. Their audience crosses age and gender lines, and they have the highest advertising rates in the Philippine television industry. Series last from three months to a year or longer, depending on ratings. Philippine TV dramas also include serials and anthologies, usually shown weekly. These dramas have a finite number of episodes and usually last one season, again depending on ratings. History 1940s-1980s Soap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered Philippine showbusiness through the first wave of '' StarStruck'', the reality-based star search of GMA Network. She was one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14. Halili, together with those who were eliminated during the course of the show, are now known as Starstruck Batch 1 Avengers. She was linked with her co-survivor Rainier Castillo but it was later confirmed that they really dated after the show. She also starred in a commercial for Head & Shoulders where she was partnered with Alvin Aragon. She considers her role in the highly acclaimed remake series '' MariMar'' (2007) as her biggest break on television. She played the role of Monica, the oppressive and ditzy best friend of Angelika, portrayed by Katrina Halili. While Katrina's chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabby Eigenmann
Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978 in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails from the Eigenmann family of famous actors. He is the son of actor Mark Gil to 80s commercial model/actress Irene Celebre. He is also the nephew of Cherie Gil and Michael de Mesa, the grandson of veteran actors Rosemarie Gil and Eddie Mesa, the cousin of AJ Eigenmann, Ryan Eigenmann and Geoff Eigenmann, he is the older brother of Katherine "Ira" Eigenmann, and the half brother of Sid Lucero (Tim Eigenmann), Maxine and Andrea "Andi" Eigenmann. He has also a younger half-sibling trans woman social media influencer, makeup artist and model Kylie Celebre from his mother's side. Career Acting career Though he grew up in a prominent family of actors, he once regretted growing up without the whole family which barely happens. At first, entering s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of the original pop culture icons. Reynes has won a FAMAS Award and Best Supporting Actress trophy at the 34th MMFF Awards. She is the youngest artist who ever held a concert in the Big Dome in 1990. She is also a two-time 'Best Comedy Actress' winner at the PMPC Star Awards for Television PMPC Star Awards for Television is an annual award-giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines. It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club, an organization of tabloid repor .... She is best known for the signature hit “Sayang na Sayang”. Manilyn’s vocal talent also catapulted her to enormous prominence. She was one of the pioneers on the popular musical program '' That's En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bing Loyzaga
Carla Cuerva Loyzaga-Gibbs popularly known as Miss Bing Loyzaga-Gibbs or simply Miss Bing Loyzaga (born April 9, 1970) is a Filipina actress and singer. She is being known for her Antagonistic Roles like ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' as Katarina, ''Sinasamba Kita'' as Isabellita and ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' as Brigita. She also starred in Tayong Dalawa as Naida. Biography Bing is married to Janno Gibbs who is also a singer and an actor in the Philippine entertainment. They have two kids namely Alyssa and Gabby. Her father is Carlos Loyzaga, a popular basketball player in his time. Bing has 4 siblings in the Loyzaga clan namely, Chito Loyzaga, Joey Loyzaga, Princess Loyzaga and Teresa Loyzaga. Career Her career started when she was discovered in a toothpaste commercial wherein she sang the background song entitled "I Smile for You." Among her TV appearances were '' Tonyong Bayawak'', ''Agua Bendita'', '' Paano Ba ang Mangarap?'', '' My Girl'', '' Marimar'', ''Kung Mamahalin Mo Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) ''Gulong ng Palad'' as a household mother of Luisa. Early life and career Caridad Sanchez is her real and stage name. Both her father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress. As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in ''Gulong ng Palad,'' a classic radio serial turned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Martinez
Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez was the Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines before Vivian Velez' appointment. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he .... Filmography Film Television Awards and nominations References External links * 1950 births Living people ABS-CBN personalities Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors Filipino people of American descent Filipino people of Spanish descent GMA Network personalities People from Batangas Peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boboy Garovillo
Jose Teves Garrovillo Jr. (born in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte) Better simply known as Boboy Garrovillo, is a Filipino singer, composer, television host, and actor. He is known as one of the members of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Society along with Danny Javier and Jim Paredes. Personal life Garrovillo was born in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte to Jose Garrovillo Sr. and Paulita Teves, sister of Senator Lorenzo Teves and aunt of the former Secretary of Finance, Margarito Teves. He is married to Elizabeth "Bong" Agcaoili and they have two sons, Alfonso and Antonio. Just like his fellow APO bandmates, he went to study at Ateneo de Manila high school. In college, he took an economics course at the Ateneo de Manila University. Filmography Television * ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' (ABS-CBN, 1989–1995) * ''Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' (ABS-CBN, 1995–1998) *''Mr. Kupido'' (ABS-CBN, 1992–1995) *''Sabado Live'' (ABS-CBN, 1998–1999) *''Ang Pinaka'' ( Q, 2005) *'' Marimar'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Avila
Rita Ávila is a Filipino actress and author. Ávila is married to director, Erick Reyes, she had a baby who they named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born. She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, ''8 Ways to Comfort with Grace'', centering on her sad moments when she and her husband lost their three-week-old son; ''Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba'', a book for children who experienced bullying; and ''The Invisible Wings'', a fable that lets us see our world, our time as a likely place for angels. She later received a letter from Monsignor Peter B. Wells, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, expressing the Pope's gratitude for the books titled ''The Invisible Wings'' and ''8 Ways to Comfort with Grace''. ''The Invisible Wings 2'' has been released together with her first novel, ''Wanna Bet on Love''. She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as ''Stella Magtanggol'' (1992) and ''Tatlo, Magkasalo'' (1998) and ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jestoni Alarcon
Anthony Jesus Pineda Alarcon, known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal Province from 2004 to 2007. In 2013, he won as a board member of the 1st District of Rizal. He is currently the board member of the 1st District of Rizal after winning the 2019 elections. He also received the honorable Eastwood City Walk of Fame star in 2014, for his success and accomplishments in the show business. Personal life On December 5, 1991 at 6:00 p.m., he married Lizzette D. Capili. The wedding was held at Manila Cathedral. They have four children including Angela, who is currently an actress under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle Sparkle may refer to: * Sparkle (catamaran), a catamaran designed by Angus Primrose * Sparkle (drink), a lemon-flavored soft drink * Sparkle, a brand of paper towels owned by Georgia-Pacific * Sparkle Plenty, a character in the ''Dic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Gomez
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional district, Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022. Gomez was a leading actor in the early 1990s, earning several awards and nominations. He played the title character in ''Super Islaw, Super Islaw and The Flying Kids'' (1986) and appeared in the romantic drama films ''Nagbabagang Luha'' and ''Babaing Hampaslupa'' (both 1988), and starred in ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' (1991) opposite Dawn Zulueta. From 1987 to 1998, he co-starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' alongside John Estrada and Joey Marquez. In 1998, he married actress Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Richard Loves Lucy'' from 1998 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
