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Melissa Mendez
Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress. Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of GMA 7's ''Indio'' (2013) starring, Bong Revilla. Personal life Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor Dennis Roldan and actress Isabel Rivas. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012. She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998). In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy. Filmography Film Television ABS-CBN *'' Anna Luna (1989–94) – Em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republika sang Filipinas * ibg, Republika nat Filipinas * ilo, Republika ti Filipinas * ivv, Republika nu Filipinas * pam, Republika ning Filipinas * krj, Republika kang Pilipinas * mdh, Republika nu Pilipinas * mrw, Republika a Pilipinas * pag, Republika na Filipinas * xsb, Republika nin Pilipinas * sgd, Republika nan Pilipinas * tgl, Republika ng Pilipinas * tsg, Republika sin Pilipinas * war, Republika han Pilipinas * yka, Republika si Pilipinas In the recognized optional languages of the Philippines: * es, República de las Filipinas * ar, جمهورية الفلبين, Jumhūriyyat al-Filibbīn is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man With A Thousand Volts
A man is an adult male human. Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy (a male child or adolescent). Like most other male mammals, a man's genome usually inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromosome from the father. Sex differentiation of the male fetus is governed by the SRY gene on the Y chromosome. During puberty, hormones which stimulate androgen production result in the development of secondary sexual characteristics, thus exhibiting greater differences between the sexes. These include greater muscle mass, the growth of facial hair and a lower body fat composition. Male anatomy is distinguished from female anatomy by the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, testicles, sperm duct, prostate gland and the epididymis, and by secondary sex characteristics, including a narrower pelvis, narrower hips, and smaller breasts without mammary glands. Throughout human history, traditional gender roles have often defined an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu, Davao City, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in ABS-CBN Soundstage, Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Missing (2020 Film)
The Missing is a 2020 Philippine horror film directed by Easy Ferrer under Regal Films starring Ritz Azul, Joseph Marco, and Miles Ocampo. It is one of the official entries for the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival. Premise Iris (Ritz Azul), a 28-year-old architect often hallucinates due to suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after losing her younger sister to a kidnapping syndicate. Meanwhile, Job (Joseph Marco), who is also an architect and an ex-lover of Iris, invites Iris to go to Japan for a job opportunity. ''The Missing'' also follows Len (Miles Ocampo), a graduating student who was born and has spent her childhood in Saga, Japan. Cast *Ritz Azul as Iris *Joseph Marco as Job *Miles Ocampo as Len *Melissa Mendez *Seiyo Masunaga as Aki Japanese actors were also part of the cast. Production ''The Missing'' was produced under Regal Entertainment under the direction of Easy Ferrer. The film is Ferrer's first horror movie. Filming for ''The Missing'' reportedly took plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Second Chance (2015 Film)
''A Second Chance'' is a 2015 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The film is the sequel to Molina's 2007 film '' One More Chance''. The film, upon its release in the Philippines, is a box office success earned in its opening day. A Second Chance also receive generally favorable reviews from film critics and audiences. On its 4th week, the film earned more than worldwide to become the sixth highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. Synopsis In the continuation of Popoy and Basha's love story from ''One More Chance'', we find the couple walking down the aisle and vowing to love each other "forever" and "ever." ''A Second Chance'' explores the realities and intricacies of Popoy and Basha's married life. We find Popoy as a failed achiever, struggling to keep his business and self-esteem intact, while Basha has given up so much in her life to keep their marriage together. Cast Lead Cast * John Lloyd Cruz as Engi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halik Sa Hangin
''Halik sa Hangin'' () is a 2015 Filipino romantic horror and psychological thriller film, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and written by Enrico Santos. It stars Gerald Anderson, Julia Montes, and JC de Vera. This was Edu Manzano's first film appearance after his special participation role in the 2003 hit comedy film '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The film was released on January 28, 2015 in the Philippines. The film deals with a young woman who is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family and surroundings, she finds herself torn between two young men who bring passion into her life. Plot A few months before Mia (Julia Montes) turns 18, her father (Jett Pangan) dies. She goes to Baguio to live with her mother (Ina Raymundo), her stepfather John (Edu Manzano), and her half-brother Sam (Miguel Vergara). Mia misses her father terribly that she finds it hard to fit into her new home, despite her mother's sympathetic efforts and her half-brother's irresi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unofficially Yours
''Unofficially Yours'' (stylized as ''ÜnOfficially Yours'') is a 2012 Filipino romantic film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ... directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin with Edgar Mortiz, Tetchie Agbayani and Edgar Allan Guzman as Kelvin. It was produced and released by Star Cinema. The film was released domestically on February 15, 2012. It was List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines#Local movies, third highest grossing Filipino film of 2012. Synopsis Macky Galvez (John Lloyd Cruz) is a depressed young man recovering from a failed relationship. One night, Galvez meets Ces Bricenio (Angel Locsin), a modern-day girl who is afraid of commitment, and they have a one-night stand. Later on, Macky meets Ces again in his new jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third World Happy
''Third World Happy'' is a 2010 Philippine drama film directed by EJ Salcedo and starring Sam Milby and Jodi Sta. Maria as former partners. The film debuted 11 November 2010 at the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, and had theatrical release across the Philippines on May 25, 2011. Plot Wesley (Sam Milby) was a Fil-Am and a naturalized citizen when he left Philippines 12 years earlier. In America, he aspired to become a painter, and revealed that his parents died before he left the country to finish his dreams, he became a Fulbright scholar to achieve it. Years later, he received a phone call that his loved one had died and he was required to visit the wake. There he met his ex-girlfriend ( Jodi Sta. Maria), his friends, his aunt and his own older brother, who will be his guide to give him a shining light and give him the courage to look at the coffin and say his last goodbyes. It is revealed that his Kuya Danny was the dead one after all. Cast * Sam Milby as Wesley * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One More Chance (2007 Film)
''One More Chance'' is a 2007 Filipino romantic drama film directed by the award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The film was written by Vanessa R. Valdez and Carmi Raymundo and produced by Charo Santos-Concio and Malou N. Santos. In the film, it tells a love story between Popoy and Basha who are lovers since their college days and they became a couple. Suddenly, as they try to maintain their relationship, they have misunderstandings to each other due to their ambitions in life. As they almost break apart, the two will find solutions to repair their love. ''One More Chance'' was released on November 14, 2007 by Star Cinema and grossed over ₱152.7 million nationwide, making it a box office success and received several year-end accolades. A sequel, '' A Second Chance'', was released in November 2015. The 4K digital remaster of the film was released through iTunes on September 14, 2015 and a limited theatrical run on October 4, 2017. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promise (2007 Film)
''The Promise'' (Filipino language, Filipino: Ang Pangako) is a 2007 Filipino coming-of-age film, coming-of-age romantic drama film starring Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin. The film project also marks the final movie together for Richard and Angel as a love team as they both went on to separate successful careers. The film is a remake of ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' which was also written by the film's screenwriter, Racquel N. Villavicencio and was an adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel ''Wuthering Heights''. The movie was produced by GMA Pictures. Plot A grandfather is walking along the beach when his grandchildren inquire about the lighthouse that looks over the waters. He replies by telling them that the lighthouse is older than himself and tells them a story about it. The story is about a young girl named Andrea (Angel Locsin) and her older brother Jason (Ryan Eigenmann) whose parents work in a sugar cane field of a family called the De Veras. One day, Andrea finds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabi Tabi Po
are traditional Japanese socks worn with thonged footwear such as zori, dating back to the 15th century. History Japanese are usually understood today to be a kind of split-toed sock that is not meant to be worn alone outdoors, much like regular socks. However, were originally a kind of leather shoe made from a single animal Hide (skin), hide, as evidenced by historical usage and the earlier form of the word, , written , with the kanji literally signifying "single hide".''Nihon Kokugo Daijiten'', entry for tabi available onlinhere(in Japanese)''Dajirin'', second edition, 1995''Shin Meikai kokugo jiten, Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten'', fifth edition, 1997 As Japanese footwear evolved, also changed, with the divided toe box, split-toe design emerging towards the late Heian period (794–1185 CE) to allow the wearer to accommodate the thong of straw sandals to reinforce the sole.''Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, Sekai Dai Hyakka Jiten'', second edition, entry available onlinhere(in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the 54th episode of the sitcom ''Seinfeld''. It is the 14th episode of the fourth season, and first aired on January 6, 1993 on NBC. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry agrees to lose his moment at the microphone, as he is meeting his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. On his way to the movie theater, Jerry is grabbed by Buckles, who insists on sharing a taxicab. Buckles irritates Jerry by trying out a new comic routine. George has been chosen to buy the movie tickets. At the Paragon Theater, George joins the end of a queue. He taps the shoulder of the man in front of him, confirming that he does not have a ticket, which leads him to conclude he is in the line to purchase tickets. Elaine an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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