|
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It was the longest running ABS-CBN weekday drama and on Philippine television until June 26, 2020 when ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' surpassed it upon airing its 1,166th episode. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema in 1996. ''Mara Clara'' was a first release from Dreamscape Entertainment. The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestiza'' heroine of José Rizal’s ''Noli Me Tángere''. This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Plot Mara and Clara were switched at birth, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo ( Dan Fernandez), a hospital staff, in his diary. Mara (Judy Ann Santos) lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan (Susan Africa) and Gary Da ... [...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] |
Danilo Fernandez
Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez (born January 14, 1966), more commonly known as Dan Fernandez, is a Filipino politician, actor, and optometrist who is currently serving as a representative of the Lone District of Santa Rosa, Laguna at the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022. He previously represented the 1st District of Laguna from 2007 to 2016 and again from 2019 to 2022; he also concurrently served as a Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2020. Prior to his election in the Congress, he served as a board member of Laguna, Vice Governor of Laguna under Governor Teresita Lazaro, and Mayor of Santa Rosa. He also ran for governor in 2004 but lost to Lazaro. Career Acting career Dan Fernandez was known for acting in Balawis (1997), Mara Clara: The Movie (1996), and Honor Thy Father (2015). Political career House of Representatives (2007-2016) After losing the 2004 gubernatorial elections, Fernandez decided to return to politics by running for congressman at the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rico Yan
Rico Yan (; born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model, film and television actor, host, spokesperson and entrepreneur. Yan graduated from De La Salle University in 1997 with a degree in Marketing Management. He was the first official youth spokesman for the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1998, touring the Philippines for free to promote education among youths. As well as establishing Pinoy Yan Movement, a non-profit organization that aims to make young people stay in school and value education, Yan assisted the Are You a Forest King? Foundation, visiting many schools to promote the importance of tree growth and was associated in various foundations and initiatives that furthered the interests of the youth and leadership formation and studies, among them are the One Dream Foundation, the Blue Eagle Foundation for Sports Development, the Blue Eagle/KIDS/ODF Leadership, Athletic and Spiritual Summer Train ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate, Manila. He is the youngest son of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual and Philip Victoriano Pascual. His father was a casting director for international films that are shot in the Philippines. Piolo attended elementary and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila. When he was in 5th Grade, Piolo joined the school theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko, where he was introduced to the world of theater and acting. While he was in third year high school, Piolo started appearing in ''That's Entertainment'', a popular teen variety show that aired in the 1990s. He eventually left ''That's Entertainment'', however, to get into college full-time, studying at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he studied AB General Education. He later shifted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitney Tyson
Whitney Tyson (born Bunny Fowler) is a Filipina actress, singer and comedian, best known for her role as Elizabeth in ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. Personal life Tyson was born Bunny Fowler in Angeles, Pampanga, the only child of an African-American father and a Filipino mother. Career Tyson's stage name is a portmanteau of the late singer Whitney Houston and the former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. Despite initially facing racism for her African-American heritage, Tyson embraced her ethnicity and used it as an asset in entering show business. She usually played supporting roles as sidekicks or household helpers in various films and television series. Her career eventually declined over the years, to the point of making appearances in various fiestas to make ends meet as a destitute living in a shanty under Nagtahan Bridge in Manila. Tyson later relocated to a resettlement area in Bulacan along with her mother. Following an interview with Korina Sanchez on the weekly magazine show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Galliguez
Ian Galliguez (born December 11, 1975) is a Filipino actress known for her comedic role in the television show ''Labs Ko Si Babe''. She has appeared on numerous shows on ABS-CBN. Galliguez is of a mixed descent with Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Filipino ancestry. She is the mother of one girl and twin boys. Background Before acting on television and movies, Galliguez was a Theatre actress and an English teacher. She has a degree in Mass Communications from St. Scholastica's College in Manila. Career She was seen on Princess and I, playing Noemi - a Drukpah from the Kingdom of Yang Don. Galliguez was on ''Guns and Roses'', as Axl, the police 'partner' and best friend of Onat Marasigan, who is played by Ejay Falcon. She was seen on '' Magkaribal'', playing Cora, the market stall owner who was transformed into a runway supermodel. Ian's past appearances on primetime TV also include ''Rosalka'', ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'', ''Detour'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' and '' Only You''. On the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Linda
Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS Award, when she was named Best Supporting Actress for ''Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata''. In 2008, at age 83, she was named Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) for her portrayal of the title character in ''Adela''. Early career Linda was born Alice Bueñaflor Lake in Pasay to James Lake, an American soldier and mining engineer, and Gorgonia Bueñaflor of Iloilo. Linda was discovered by renowned director Lamberto Avellana while watching a stage show at the Avenue Theater starring Leopoldo Salcedo, Lopito, among others. Then a Ilongga teenager that couldn't speak Tagalog, she had second thoughts when she w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show ''Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won several acting awards. Biography and career Contis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in various movies during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular teleserye ''Mara Clara'', Contis was better known for being part of the kids-oriented program ''Ang TV'', and the primetime sitcom ''Oki Doki Doc''. In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis also rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama ''Tabing Ilog''. In 2004, Contis moved to GMA Network and ventured into more mature roles. He played supporting and comic roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wowie De Guzman
Jeffrey Camangyan (born September 22, 1976), known professionally as Wowie de Guzman, is a Filipino dancer and a stage, film and TV actor. He was one of the top matinee idols from the 1990s. His break came as a member of dance group Universal Motion Dancers (UMD). He was nominated as Best Actor for FAMAS Award 1998 in '' Paano Ang Puso Ko?''. Career De Guzman was a famous member of dance group Universal Motion Dancers along with Brian Furlow, Jim Salas, James Salas, the late Gerard Faisan, Marco McKinley, Norman Santos, Gerry Oliva and Miggy Tanchanco. He was the first love team of Judy Ann Santos. The Juday-Wowie love team became the number one screen tandem in the mid to late '90s. They paired in movies which were box office hits such as ''Sana Naman'', ''Kung Alam Mo Lang'', ''Wow Multo'', ''Mara Clara: The Movie'', ''Esperanza: The Movie'', '' Paano Ang Puso Ko?'', ''Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-ibig'', ''Kasal-Kasalan, Sakal-Sakalan'', ''Dito Sa Puso Ko'' and many others. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Africa
Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in 'Olongapo, The Great American Dream'. In 2016, she attended the 66th Berlin International Film Festival as part of the acclaimed 'Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis' where it won Alfred Bauer Prize. Superstar Meryl Streep was so impressed and complimented Africa for her exceptional performance in the film saying: "''There you are! How wonderful to see you in person''". Africa studied Fine Arts and Advertising where she graduated ''cum laude'' at the University of Santo Thomas. She is an associate director of Alumni Relations at Asian Institute of Management (AIM). She is also an Associate Editor of AIM's alumni leadership magazine. Before AIM, she was Ballet Philippines’ Corporate Development Director for 16 years. Career Beginnings Africa studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Rodrigo
José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a ''Karilagan'' model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like ''Mara Clara'' and ''Mula sa Puso''. Rodrigo did films with Nora Aunor like ''Annie Batungbakal'' (1979), ''Bongga Ka Day'' (1980), and ''Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.'' (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as ''Kisapmata'' (1981) with Charo Santos, ''Haplos'' (1982) with Vilma Santos, ''Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili'' (1989) with Dina Bonnevie, ''Hindi Palulupig'' (1989) starring Lito Lapid, ''Bawal Na Gamot'' with Romnick Sarmenta, and ''Mga Batang Bangketa'' (2006) with Camille Prats. He received an award of FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie ''Moral''. Rodrigo studie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
