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Martha Cecilia
Martha Cecilia (born Maribeth dela Cruz y Hamoy) was a Filipino writer of Tagalog romance pocketbook novels. She was the author of best selling novel series Kristine and Sweetheart. Many of her novels were serialized by ABS-CBN under Precious Hearts Romances Presents. Personal life Maribeth dela Cruz or popularly known as Martha Cecilia was born on May 13, 1953 in the city of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. She was a commerce graduate from the University of the East, Manila and said to have finished in Conchitina Bernardo’s Karilagan Finishing School in Sta. Mesa. Martha Cecilia had 4 children, Jose Paolo (also a writer under the penname JP Adrian), Marta Cecilia (her daughter where she got her pen name and also a writer under the penname Tsina Cajayon), Nina Martinne and Juan Miguel. Martha Cecilia succumbed to cancer on December 8, 2014. Career Martha Cecilia's writing career was inspired after her meeting with Tagalog novelist Olga Medina. Her first work 'A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dapitan
Dapitan, officially the City of Dapitan ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dapitan; Subanon: ''Gembagel G'benwa Dapitan/Bagbenwa Dapitan cbk, Ciudad de Dapitan''), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 85,202 people. It is historically significant as the place where José Rizal was exiled by the Spanish colonial authorities for his threat to start revolutionary activities. He is considered a national hero, and this is known as the "Shrine City in the Philippines." It is also often considered the capital of Mindanao Island. The city is also home to Gloria's Fantasyland, the first amusement park in Mindanao. History The earliest settlers of Dapitan were the Subanens, a nomadic tribe of Austronesian stock known to have settled and lived along the banks of the river or “suba” out of which their present-day tribal identity originated. Early cartographers of the Philippines showed Dapitan's loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Rodriguez
Bartolome Alberto Mott (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer. Biography Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an American serviceman father and a Filipina mother. One of six siblings, he moved with his two brothers and three sisters with their mother to Pinabacdao, Samar (where their mother hails from). But they grew up in nearby Catbalogan City, also in Samar, where Rodriguez studied at St. Mary's College of Catbalogan (formerly Sacred Heart College) from kindergarten to elementary. They later migrated to the United States when he was 12 years old with his parents. He lived in Arizona and attended Cibola High School in Yuma. Then the family moved to San Francisco where he took up Digital Animation, but found it hard to find a job there. Rodriguez speaks English, Tagalog and Waray-Waray. Career and acting After his eviction from '' Pinoy Big Brother: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine'' (2010), '' Annaliza'' (2013), ''Dream Dad'' (2014), ''Tubig at Langis'' (2016) and ''My Dear Heart'' (2017). Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as ''You Got Me!'' (2007), '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' (2009), ''Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme'' (2012), '' One More Try'' (2012), '' Bromance: My Brother's Romance'' (2013), ''Maria Leonora Teresa'' (2014) and ''The Third Party'' (2016). Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Early life Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristine (TV Series)
''Martha Cecilia's Kristine'' is a 2010 Philippines, Philippine romance film, romantic-drama television series based on 54 books of the PHR Paperback, pocketbook series of the same name created by Martha Cecilia, developed by Rondel P. Lindayag, Roldeo T. Endrinal, and Julie Anne R. Benitez, and directed by Rory Quintos, Rory B. Quintos, Richard I. Arellano, and Theodore Boborol, Theodore C. Boborol. It also serves as both the 12th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series and the first adaptation on a primetime slot. The series stars Cristine Reyes as Kristine Jewel Fortalejo, and Denise Laurel as Kristine Emerald Fortalejo-de Silva, together with leading men Zanjoe Marudo, Rafael Rosell, and Rayver Cruz, with an ensemble cast consisting of Lito Legaspi, Irma Adlawan, William Lorenzo, Angel Jacob, Carla Martinez, and Eric Fructuoso in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' nighttime block, replacing ''Rubi (Philippine TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sid Lucero
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's stage name, Sid Lucero, is taken from the main character that his father Mark Gil portrayed in the movie ''Batch '81''. His acting career began in 2004 with the GMA-7 soap opera ''Hanggang Kailan''. He soon landed the lead role in ABS-CBN fantaserye ''Krystala''. At the 24th STAR Awards, he earned a nomination both for Best Actor (''Selda'') and Best Supporting Actor (''Tambolista''). His first acting award was given by Golden Screen in Donsol for Best Breakthrough Performance of an Actor. Sid Lucero and Emilio Garcia tied for the Best Actor award at the July 14-22, 2000 Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, regarding film ''Selda (The Inmate)''. He gained prominence as Alfred "Red" Ramirez in the Hit Primetime TV Series ''Dah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Abalos
Jason Joel Jimenez Abalos (born January 14, 1985) is a Filipino actor, host, model, endorser and politician. Acting career Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show in search of new actors. On August 7, 2008, he won Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role award in the Young Critics Circle Annual Citation held at the Faculty Center Conference (Pulungang Recto, Bulwagang Rizal) Hall of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. The award was for his role in the indie film ''Adela'', directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and starring Anita Linda (in the 2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival). On October 1, 2008, he won the Best Actor in the 2008 Gawad Urian Awards for ''Endo''. He is a celebrity endorser of Aficionado Germany Perfume with his own product Jason EDT (Eau de Toilette). He was relaunched as endorser on Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently working for Star Magic and a talent of ABS-CBN. Magdayao is recognized as one of the country's premiere actresses and prettiest faces in showbiz. With a career spanning of over 25 years, she is recognized as the industry's "''Gold Queen''" of Philippine television and the "''Dance royalty''" of her generation. She has won countless accolades for her acting prowess including a FAMAS Award, MMFF Award for ''Best Supporting Actress'' and Gawad PASADO Award for ''Best Supporting Actress''. Magdayao has starred in multiple blockbuster films in a lead role including: ''Four Sisters and a Wedding'' (₱145 million), Villa Estrella (₱50 million), and Shake, Rattle and Roll XII (₱60 million). Shaina Magdayao also starred in the 2020 critically acclaimed film "''Tagpuan''" which won for "Best film" at ''Wallachia International Film Festival'' in Romania and "Best feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyna
''Alyna'' is a 2010 Philippine romantic-drama television series loosely based on the PHR pocketbook ''Dominic'' created by Martha Cecilia and directed by FM Reyes and Cathy Garcia-Molina and serves as the 13th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series. The series stars ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold Queen'' Shaina Magdayao in her title role as Alyna Natividad, and Kaye Abad as Lilet Cenarosa-del Carmen, together with leading men Jason Abalos and Sid Lucero, with an ensemble cast consisting of Francine Prieto, Jao Mapa, Beauty Gonzalez, Paul Jake Castillo, Charee Pineda, JM de Guzman, Jose Sarasola, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dionne Monsanto, Bing Davao, Edward Mendez, Andrea Brillantes, and Gloria Sevilla in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block, replacing ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor'' on its timeslot from September 20, 2010 to February 11, 2011. Story The series revolves on Alyna Natividad the ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ina Raymundo
Rina Marie Padilla Raymundo (born December 9, 1975), known professionally as Ina Raymundo ( ), is a Filipina film and television actress, commercial model, and singer. She is best known for her appearance on the 1995 San Miguel Beer's television advertisement "Sabado Nights" (English: ''Saturday Nights''), and its 2017 remake. Raymundo was nominated for the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for the film ''Tuhog'' (2001) where she portrayed a victim of incestuous rape. She has also released an album and performed on stage plays. In 1994, Raymundo appeared in her first magazine cover at 18 years old. She then appeared nude on the cover of the March 2000 issue of ''People Asia''. She also appeared on the cover of the November 2015 issue of ''FHM Philippines'' at age 39. She appeared again on the cover of ''FHM Philippines'' for the March 2017 issue, at age 41. In 2003, Raymundo married Ukrainian-Canadian Ukrainian Canadians ( uk, Українські канадці, Украї ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denise Laurel
Denise María Sanz Laurel (born September 30, 1987), better known as Denise Laurel, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is half-Spanish and half-Filipino. She is a granddaughter of former vice president Salvador Laurel and great-granddaughter of former president José P. Laurel on her father's side, while on her mother's side, she is the great-granddaughter of Don Francisco "Paco" Sanz, former governor of Romblon and Palawan and the great-grandniece of former president Manuel Roxas. She is best known for playing roles in various ABS-CBN dramas, such as the '' Precious Hearts Romances'' series' ''Midnight Phantom'' and '' Kristine'', '' Dahil sa Pag-ibig'', ''Annaliza'' and most recently ''Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita''. She was also the grand winner of the second season of the Philippine edition of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. Laurel is a member of Star Magic and is a former GMA Network artist. Personal life Laurel is the granddaughter of former Vice President, the late Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Rosell
Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. Early life Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982 to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother, Amelia Quimpo, is a nurse from Bicol. He was raised in Norway, while his grandfather, Rafael Rosell Jr., and his great-grandfather, Rafael Rosell Sr., were both raised in Cebu. Rosell has two siblings and he is the eldest amongst them. Career 2000–2012: Career in ABS-CBN During a vacation with his family in 2000, Rosell's mother found out about the auditions at ABS-CBN. He auditioned and got a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with Star Magic later that year. In 2002, Rosell was introduced as one of the leading men of Jolina Magdangal, in Star Cinema's ''Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip''. His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the ABS-CBN fantaserye ''Marina''. In 2006, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Phantom
''Midnight Phantom'' is a 1935 American film directed by Bernard B. Ray. Plot summary Cast * Reginald Denny as Prof. David Graham *Claudia Dell as Diana Sullivan (misspelled Diane Sullivan in opening credits) * Lloyd Hughes as Police Lt. Dan Burke * Jim Farley as Police Chief James A. Sullivan * Barbara Bedford as Kathleen Ryan *Mary Foy as Mary Ryan * John Elliott as Capt. Bill Withers *Francis Sayles as Police Surgeon Kelly *Al St. John as Radio Officer Jones *Henry Roquemore Henry Roquemore (March 18, 1886 – June 30, 1943) was an American character actor who primarily played bit parts. He appeared in 229 silent and sound films from 1927 until 1943. Many of his roles were uncredited parts in Western movies, ... as Dr. McNeil *Lee Prather as Police Capt. Perkins * Robert Walker as Police Capt. Jim Phillips *Jack Kenny as Police Inspector Silverstein Soundtrack References External links * * 1935 films 1930s mystery thriller films American mys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
