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Matet De Leon
Matet de Leon-Estrada (born October 4, 1984 as Maria Theresa Villamayor) is a Filipina actress who began her career as a child star. She is an adopted daughter of Christopher de Leon and Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as P .... Filmography Film Television External links * References {{DEFAULTSORT:De Leon, Matet 1983 births Living people ABS-CBN personalities Actresses from Manila M Filipino film actresses Filipino women comedians GMA Network personalities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De León (surname)
__NOTOC__ De León or de León or De Leon is a Spanish origin surname, often toponymic surname, toponymic, in which case it may possibly indicate an ultimate family origin in the Kingdom of León or the later Province of León. Geographical distribution As of 2014, 29.7% of all known bearers of the surname ''de León'' were residents of the Philippines (frequency 1:647), 26.4% of Guatemala (1:116), 20.0% of Mexico (1:1,179), 8.1% of the Dominican Republic (1:244), 4.1% of Panama (1:182), 2.2% of the United States (1:31,581), 2.1% of Uruguay (1:313), 1.7% of Spain (1:5,084) and 1.0% of El Salvador (1:1,194). In Spain, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:5,084) in the following autonomous communities: * 1. Canary Islands (1:427) * 2. Community of Madrid (1:4,329) In Guatemala, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:116) in the following departments: * 1. San Marcos Department (1:35) * 2. Jutiapa Department (1:42) * 3. Quetzaltena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Possessed
''Da Possessed'' is a 2014 Filipino horror comedy film directed by Joyce Bernal, and starring Vhong Navarro and Solenn Heussaff. The film, produced and distributed by Star Cinema officially premiered in the Philippines on April 19, 2014."Da Possessed" Star Cinema''. Retrieved 2014-04-23.'' It is a remake of the Indian -language film '' Muni 2: Kanchana''. The premiere earned on Black Saturday."'Da Pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Very Special Love
''A Very Special Love'' is a 2008 Filipino comedy romance film produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films and starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The film was directed by Cathy Garcia Molina and had received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. The film was released on the 30th day of July 2008 and ran for eight weeks on cinemas in the Philippines. It was also released in the United States on August 15 of the same year. This movie is the first movie of Sarah Geronimo under Star Cinema in a lead female character after ''Sarah: The Teen Princess'' 13 years ago. A sequel entitled ''You Changed My Life'' was released on February 25, 2009, and a second sequel entitled ''It Takes a Man and a Woman'' which was released on March 30, 2013. Now, it currently holds the title of the seventh highest grossing Filipino film of all time. Plot Laida Magtalas is a modern-day Belle. "Miggy" is the youngest member of the Montenegro clan – a well-established family in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Changed My Life
''You Changed My Life'' is a 2009 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. It is the sequel to the 2008 film '' A Very Special Love''. It received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines. Filming began in November 2008, and it was released on February 25, 2009, by Star Cinema and Viva Films. The film surpassed ''Sukob'' to become the highest grossing Filipino film at the time until it was surpassed by ''No Other Woman'' (2011). More newer films have surpassed the film. It is currently the twenty-first highest grossing Filipino film of all time. The film was followed by a second sequel, ''It Takes a Man and a Woman'', released on March 30, 2013. Plot It has been six months since Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro became a couple. Laida was promoted from executive assistant to accounts executive, while Miggy has been doing well as he is being mentored by his older brother A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Love You, Goodbye (film)
''I Love You, Goodbye'' is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International. Story Lizelle Jimenez (Angelica Panganiban) is in a new relationship with Surgeon Adrian Benitez (Gabby Concepcion). Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa (Kim Chiu), arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa, spares no time in showing her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian. Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation start to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer Gary Angeles (Derek Ramsay) whom we discover early on as the ex-boyfriend of Lizelle (of four years), but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Film
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies). Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. It is not unusual for well-known actors who are cast in independent features to take substantial pay cuts for a variety of reasons: if they truly believe in the message of the film; they feel indebted to filmmaker for a career break; their career is otherwise stalled or they feel unable to manage a larger commitment to a studio film; the film offers an opportunity to showcase a talent that hasn't gained traction in the studio system; or s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Till My Heartaches End
''Till My Heartaches End'' is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Jose Javier Reyes Jose "Joey" Javier Reyes (born October 21, 1954) is a Filipino professor, writer, director, miscellaneous crew and actor. He has won awards at the Gawad Urian, Metro Manila Film Festival and Filipino Star Awards for Movies for his films, whi ... and starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. Plot Paolo "Powie" Barredo (Gerald Anderson) is out to prove to the world that he can succeed in life independently, and is not just a son born out of wedlock. Despite a rough upbringing, he climbs the ladder of success. As things start falling into place and he is thrilled to achieve his goal, he puts other life matters on hold. Agnes Garcia (Kim Chiu) always longed for the time when her family will finally be completed again. At the age 6, her parents left the country to work abroad – her mother was a medical technician in America, while her fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever And A Day (2010 Film)
''Forever and a Day'' is a 2011 Filipino romance film starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. The film was released by Star Cinema. The film premiered on June 15, 2011. Plot Eugene (Sam Milby) arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy (KC Concepcion) and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Eugene’s original plan. Raffy helps Eugene appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Eugene begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Eugene expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved. Now, it is Eugene’s turn to make Raffy beli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24/7 In Love
''24/7 in Love'' is a 2012 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by John D. Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar, Frasco Santos Mortiz and Dado C. Lumibao from Star Cinema. The film was released nationwide on November 21, 2012. The film is a romance anthology in which several characters are involved in various crazy antics for love's sake. The ensemble cast is composed of selected Star Magic talents to celebrate the agency's 20th anniversary. Synopsis Jane (Kathryn Bernardo), a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's (Daniel Padilla) concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year-old virgin named Virginia (Pokwang) who meets a gigolo named Charles (Sam Milby); a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara (Maja Salvador) who is helping her boss, Ken (Diether Ocampo) with "personal issues"; Belle (Bea Alonzo) who is in love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta- Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to quality dramatic films. The "glossy" production of films such as ''Sinasamba Kita'', '' Palimos ng Pag-ibig'', '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and '' Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' won critical and commercial acclaims. Viva Films also made a documentary film on the Puerto Rican boyband Menudo on their visit to the Philippines in 1985. Viva launched then-supporting actor Phillip Salvador as an action star in the movie ''Boy Negro''. It was also instrumental in introducing to the public Robin Padilla (''Bad Boy'' and ''Anak ni Baby Ama'') and Raymart Santiago (''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'') as new action stars. Veteran action stars Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla Jr. and Fernando Poe, Jr. also made m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Takes A Man And A Woman
''It Takes a Man and a Woman'' is a 2013 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and written by Carmi Raymundo. It is a sequel to two earlier films '' A Very Special Love'' (2008) and '' You Changed My Life'' (2009). John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo reprise their roles as Miggy Montenegro and Laida Magtalas respectively. The film is set two years after their break-up which occurred in a depicted flashback scene following events (not shown) in the preceding film. Released in the Philippines on March 30, 2013, ''It Takes a Man and a Woman'' was a major commercial success. The film grossed PHP 387 million in domestic sales. It is the 2nd highest-grossing film and the highest-grossing Filipino film released in the Philippines in 2013. During the FAMAS Award in 2014, it received three nominations including Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Editing. Plot The film follows the life of Miggy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Laida (Sarah Geronimo) after their break-up which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Pictures
GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography History Background GMA tested the movie waters by co-producing films with Viva Films. Among the movies that were co-produced were '' Ober Da Bakod: The Movie'', '' Forever'' and ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko''. Although not credited in the opening and closing credits of the movies, the network's logo appeared in the aforementioned movies' posters in theaters and newspaper ads. 1995–2000: Early years In 1995, GMA launched its own film outfit as Cinemax Studios under the supervision of Jimmy Duavit and Butch Jimenez, with ''Run Barbi Run'' as its maiden movie. Later that year, Cinemax inked a co-production deal with OctoArts Films in which OctoArts would distribute the movies in theaters nationwide, while Cinemax (through its mother network, GMA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
