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Mano Po 2
''Mano Po 2: My Home'' () is a 2003 Filipino drama film directed by Erik Matti and the second installment of the ''Mano Po'' film series, followed by ''Mano Po'' (2002). It stars Susan Roces in the leading role. It was also the first ''Mano Po'' film that was not directed by Joel Lamangan. It was one of the official entries to the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival and garnered five awards. Plot On a rainy night, Antonio Chan (Christopher de Leon) is killed in his car during a random mugging. In his lifetime, Antonio sired children with three different women: Sol (Kris Aquino and Susan Roces), the first wife, and non-Chinese; LuShui ( Zsa Zsa Padilla), Chinese wife that was arranged to Antonio; and Belinda Ke (Lorna Tolentino), the concubine who is of Filipino-Chinese descent. His death divides his children whose parents harbor hatred for one or another, directed at Belinda in particular. Belinda and his half-brother, Johnson (Jay Manalo), hatches a plan to pin the blame on Sol, m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Matti
Erik Matti (born December 21, 1970) is a Filipino filmmaker. He is known for directing '' On the Job'' (2013), ''Honor Thy Father'' (2015), ''Seklusyon'' (2016), ''BuyBust'' (2018), and '' On the Job: The Missing 8'' (2021). Matti co-founded the production company Reality Entertainment with Dondon Monteverde, son of film producer Lily Monteverde. Matti and Monteverde also co-founded the streaming service Upstream. Early life and education Matti hails from Bacolod. He is the sixth (and youngest) children of Enrique, an atheist and custom's agent, and Julieta, a government employee raised in a family "considered to be gangsters". Of his deceased father, Matti reminisced that he was "an intellectual and never really saw work as something to devote himself into. He was a dreamer and a debater." Matti graduated from elementary and high school at Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod. He studied college at the University of St. La Salle initially as a biology major but eventually shifted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino-Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mother. Early life Manalo was born in Saigon, South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mother. His father is Estaquio Manalo Jr. Career After he won as 1st runner-up of SM Man of the Year he became a model/endorser of Blowing Bubbles. Movies His film debut was through the action movie ''Brat Pack'' in 1994. He became a lead in his second film, ''Paracale Gang'', which was released in 1996 and followed by the movie ''Urban Rangers''. That same year, he did a switch from action to sexy roles when he starred in the movie ''Gayuma'' opposite Amanda Page. Possessing boyish looks and an oozing sex appeal, he became a staple of sexy movies in the Philippines, with the film ''Totoy Mola'' pushing hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangley
Sangley (English plural: ''Sangleys''; Spanish plural: ''Sangleyes'') and Mestizo de Sangley (Sangley mestizo, ''mestisong Sangley'', ''chino mestizo'' or Chinese mestizo) are archaic terms used in the Philippines to describe a person of pure overseas Chinese ancestry, or ''Mestizo de Sangley,'' which are persons of mixed Chinese and native Filipino ancestry (the latter were referred to in es, Indio, lit=Indian, as natives of the East Indies) respectively during the Spanish Colonial Era in the Philippines. The Sangley Chinese were ancestors to both modern Chinese Filipinos and modern Filipino mestizo descendants of the ''Mestizos de Sangley''. (These were Chinese mestizos, mixed descendants of Sangley Chinese and native Filipinos), who were ''mestizos'' (mixed peoples) under the Spanish Colonial Empire, classified together with other Filipino mestizos. The Spanish had such categories as ''Mestizos de Español'' (descendants of colonial-era ethnic Spanish and native-born Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The newspaper is owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., which also publishes the monthly magazine ''People Asia'' and the Sunday magazines ''Starweek'' and ''Let's Eat''. As part of the Philstar Media Group, its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Philstar Life and Wheels.ph, and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orestes Ojeda
Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He was formally introduced as a supporting actor in ''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'', starring Ariel Ureta in 1973. He also appeared in ''Sunugin Ang Samar'' (1974), ''Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae!'' (1974), ''May Isang Tsuper Ng Taksi'' (1975) ''Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy'' (1976) and ''Divino'' (1976). He played the lead role as a priest in ''Pagsambang Bayan'' (1977). He was also in the cast of National Artist Ishmael Bernal's 1980 classic ''Manila By Night'', the 1983 heavy drama ''Broken Marriage'' and the 1986 melodrama ''The Graduates''. He worked with Lino Brocka in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival entry ''Inay'' playing one of Alicia Vergel's children. In 1985, he did the Peque Gallaga opus Scorpio Nights, which tells the story of a college s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Efren Reyes Jr
Efren or Efrén is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Efrén Echeverría (born 1932), musician guitarist, composer, and compiler from Paraguay * Efrén Pérez Rivera (born 1929), former college professor and noted Puerto Rican environmentalist leader *Efrén Vázquez (born 1986), Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer in the 250 cc World Championship riding a Derbi * Efren de la Cruz (born 1989), Ecuadorian footballer who plays for LDU Quito *Efren Herrera (born 1951), former American football place-kicker and wide receiver in the National Football League * Efren Peñaflorida (born 1981), teacher and social worker in the Philippines *Efren Ramirez (born 1973), American actor *Efren Reyes (born 1954), Filipino professional pool player from Angeles City and a two-time world champion *Efren Reyes Jr. (born 1962), Filipino actor *Efren Saldivar (born 1969), American serial killer who murdered patients while working as a respiratory therapist * Efren Torres (born 1943 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoren Legaspi
Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as ''Ika-6 na Utos'', ''Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', ''Majika'', ''Enchanted Garden'', ''Glamorosa'', '' Forevermore'', ''Healing Hearts'', ''Encantadia'', '' Sirkus'', ''Kapag Nahati ang Puso'', ''Sahaya'','' Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit'' and ''Apoy sa Langit''. He is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network, as well as the network's talent management arm Sparkle GMA Artist Center alongside his twin children. Personal life Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi (1942-2019), and brothers, Kier and Brando, are all actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is a movie and television actress. They have a twin children named Mavy and Cassy. Outside of his showbiz career, he is a hobbyist for his love of motorcycles. Career He was once a leading man of beauty queen/actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades, including four Star Awards, three FAMAS Awards, two Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a Luna Award. Born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Locsin attended University of Santo Tomas High School. She began her acting career in the early 2000s by appearing in supporting roles on screen. She had her breakthrough as the avian-human hybrid protagonist in the fantasy series ''Mulawin'' (2004), before starring as the titular superhero in the Ravelo Komiks Universe series ''Darna'' (2005) to critical acclaim. For her role as a fledgling lycanthrope in the supernatural drama series '' Lobo'' (2008), Locsin earned an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress. She appeared in well-received romantic dramas, such as '' Love Me Again'' (2009), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chynna Ortaleza
Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. Career Ortaleza landed her first TV gig as a junior reporter on the children's magazine show ''5 and Up''. She left the show after three years to concentrate on her studies. She returned to acting after graduating from high school, when she became known as Sprite's Kitikitxt girl via a popular TV commercial that launched her showbusiness career. Ortaleza was later cast as Mimi on GMA Network's teen drama, '' Click'', where she starred next to Richard Gutierrez. In 2004, Ortaleza began to focus on her hosting career. After the success of the first season of '' StarStruck,'' Ortaleza hosted the ''StarStrucks Friday live show, ''Stage 1 Live'', with Cogie Domingo and Raymond Gutierrez. ''Stage 1 Live'' was cancelled after one season. She was then added to the new youth segment of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for "''Best Actress for TV Series-Drama''" in one of Europe’s most prestigious television awards, the Monte-Carlo TV Festival. In 2002, she won "Best New Artist" at the MTV Philippines. Her album titled "''K''" and debut album "''Time to Shine''" received a gold certification from PARI, while her albums titled "''Time for letting Go''" & "''Roadtrip''" all reached Platinum status in the Philippines. She also took part of the International Emmy-nominated telenovela Dahil May Isang Ikaw. She is a regular host and judge on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. Early life Karylle was born on March 22, 1981,http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/itsshowtime/artists in Manila to Zsa Zsa Padilla, a singer-actress and Dr. Mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez. Early life Richard Gutierrez was born on January 21, 1984, in Beverly Hills, California, United States with his twin brother, Raymond Gutierrez to actor Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. He has five siblings (Ruffa Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Raymond Gutiérrez and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez) and two half-brothers (Tonton Gutierrez and Ramon Christopher Gutierrez). Career Gutierrez began acting as a child with his twin brother. He has worked in many movies with his father and his brothers. He appeared on the GMA-7 show '' Click'' and primetime series ''Habang Kapiling Ka'' with Angelika dela Cruz. He starred in the TV fantasy series ''Mulawin'' which aired from August 2, 2004, until March 18, 2005, where he played the lead character Aguiluz. The series led to a featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
