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Mula Sa Puso (2011 TV Series)
''Mula sa Puso'' (International title: ''From the Heart'') is a 2011 Philippine television series Lauren Young, JM De Guzman and Enrique Gil. It is a modern remake of the original 1997 TV series that starred Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan and Diether Ocampo airing on ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999. The show was directed by Wenn V. Deramas, who also penned both the original version and its film adoption. This is the second soap opera remake of the network after its initial success and high ratings of the 2010 remake, ''Mara Clara''. The show's original airing was at 6:00pm in 1997-1999 and was used again broadcasting this 2011 replacing '' ''Sabel'''' in its previous timeslot and was replaced by ''Maria la del Barrio''. Overview Adaptation Mula sa Puso is a remake of the 1997 television series of the same title. The original version starred Claudine Barretto as Via, Rico Yan as Gabriel and Diether Ocampo as Michael. Two years after the series had its finale in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or excessively sentimental, rather than action. Characters are often flat, and written to fulfill stereotypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality and family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, filmed, or on television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers cues to the audience of the drama being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, ''melodramas'' are Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or song was used to accompany the action. The term is now also applied to stage performances without incidental music, novels, films, tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Clara (2010 TV Series)
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series which aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' block from October 25, 2010, to June 3, 2011, replacing ''1DOL''. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the series stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes together with an ensemble cast. It is a remake of the 1992 series of the same name that starred Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestiza'' heroine in '' Noli Me Tángere'', a novel written by José Rizal. ''Mara Clara'' was the highest-rated program of 2011 in Philippine television according to Kantar Media Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. The viewers and netizens praised the role of Jhong Hilario as the antagonist Gary, who made Mara's life hellish. Series overview Adaptation ''Mara Clara'' was a remake of the 1992 television series, ''Mara Clara'' an adapted novel and serial of Emil Cruz Jr. produced by ABS-CBN. In 1996, the original TV series was adapted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protagonist
A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist. The protagonist is the character whose fate is most closely followed by the reader or audience, and who is opposed by the antagonist. The antagonist provides obstacles and complications and creates conflicts that test the protagonist, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of the protagonist's character, and having the protagonist develop as a result. Etymology The term ''protagonist'' comes , combined of (, 'first') and (, 'actor, competitor'), which stems from (, 'contest') via (, 'I contend for a prize'). Ancient Greece The earliest known examples of a protagonist are found in Ancient Greece. At first, dramatic pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Zulueta
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo (born March 4, 1969), known professionally as Dawn Zulueta (), is a Filipino actress, host and commercial model. She was recognized as the only Filipino actor to win two different major accolades in acting categories in a single year when she won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the 1992 FAMAS Awards. She also appeared in ''Manila Standard'' Top 10 Filipina actresses of the 1990s list of 1999. Career Zulueta was spotted in a Close-Up television commercial in 1986 opposite Tonton Gutierrez. She then started her film career in ''Nakagapos na Puso'' (1986) alongside Sharon Cuneta and Lorna Tolentino. She also had roles in television series like '' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' (1995–1997) as the lead character's wife, drama series ''Davao'' (1990), and became a regular female co-host on the musical variety show ''GMA Supershow'' (1989). She branched out hosting other musical-variety shows like ''The Dawn and Jimmy Show'' (1989) and ''RSVP'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiyas (TV Series)
''Hiyas'' () is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN that premiered on May 28, 2012 replacing ''Wako Wako'' on its ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block timeslot. The series is based on the Filipino romance pocket book ''Silang, The Fierce Warrior'' by Sofia. It is the 16th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series. The series was marked for the third anniversary installment of the Precious Hearts Romances television adaptations for giving ''Three Years of Many Top Rating Serials'' and is the first adaptation to have a ''Fantasy Action Adventure for Television'' under 'Precious Hearts Romances' television distribution. Synopsis Silang is, a fierce warrior from the ethnic group Tanah, The begotten son of Lucio and Salve who is prophesied to bring the long-lost mythical precious gem in Tanah which is believed that will bring prosperity and reconciliation between the two raging clans of Lucio and Biano. He fell in love and set to marry his chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria La Del Barrio (Philippine Telenovela)
''Maria la del Barrio'' () is a Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name, starring Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 15, 2011 to March 2, 2012, replacing ''Mula sa Puso''. The series was streaming on YouTube. Synopsis Maria Hernandez (Erich Gonzales) is a charcoal maker who dreams of making furniture in her own shop, much like her mother Sandra ( Assunta de Rossi), who died years ago in a fire leaving Maria orphaned. Maria grows up with Sandra's best friend Casilda (Ai-Ai de las Alas) in barrio Munting Ilog. When Casilda falls ill, Maria is forced to seek help from Father Honorio for added work. This leads her to meet Fernando de la Vega (Ian Veneracion), the owner of Amore Design, one of the country's top furniture companies. Fernando takes Maria to work for his family as a maid. Unknown yet to Maria, Fernando was the former love of her mother S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nasaan Ka Elisa?
''Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'' () is a Philippine crime drama television series loosely based on the 2010 Telemundo telenovela '' ¿Dónde está Elisa?'', an adaptation of the original 2009 Chilean telenovela of the same name. It is topbilled by Melissa Ricks. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from September 12, 2011 to January 13, 2012. Since July 2016, the series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview Initially, ''Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'' was supposed to be part of ABS-CBN's new line up afternoon dramas; it was promoted along with ''Mula Sa Puso'' and ''Maria la del Barrio'' as part of ''Kapamilya Gold''. The tentative airing date was March 21, 2011. After the delayed airing, the drama finally premiered on September 12, 2011 on ''Primetime Bida'', replacing the evening talk show '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon''. After its final episode on January 13, 2012, ''Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'' was replaced by '' Walang Hanggan'' (where Ricks and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned by the López family ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Judge Antonio Quirino, brother of President Elpidio Quirino, purchased the company and later launched the first TV station in the country, DZAQ-TV on October 23, 1953. The company that would later be merged with ABS to form ABS-CBN was founded in 1956 as Chronicle Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) by Eugenio Lopez Sr. and his brother Fernando Lopez, who was the sitting Vice President of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eula Valdez
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (; born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice in the ''Bagets'' film series (1984). Early life Eula Valdes was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968 in San Miguel, Manila to Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920 in Gapan, Nueva Ecija - March 24, 1988) and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927 in Binondo, Manila - February 5, 2004 in Las Piñas). Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters and was a volleyball varsity player. Career Popularity Valdez became part of the series ''Marinella'' starring Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become a successful singer-songwriter, actor, and Aliw award-winning artist. He is dubbed as "''Kilabot ng Kolehiyala''", a title formerly bestowed upon Hajji Alejandro, a popular Filipino singer in the 1970s. Career Music career Rivera was an undergraduate, studying to be an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while he was on holiday in the Philippines. In 1989, Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now known as Sony Music & BMG Rights Management) signed Rivera to their label. His self-titled debut album was released after two years. The first single, "Sana Kahit Minsan" was a No. 1 pop-r&b crossover hit. The album went 3× platinum. In 1991, he quickly released his second album, ''Simple Lang''. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snooky Serna
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica. She is credited for doing a huge amount of film and television work as a Child Superstar in the 1970s to the 1980s and mid 80s-90s as one of the Movie Teen Queens, bankable film and highly acclaimed actress in the Philippines. Just recently, she bagged two international awards - the Jury Award Best Performance and Best Actress Award - at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York. According to reports Snooky is the first actor to win two major awards at the film festival. In the 2000s, she regained more critical acclaim and controversy in Television and Independent Films gearing her to the new film culture. The 1986 film ''Blusang Itim'' gave her more commercial success at the box office fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
