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Noni Buencamino
Anthony Buencamino (born November 28, 1966), professionally known as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun Lana's ''Barber's Tales'' and Felipe Buencamino in Jerrold Tarog's ''Heneral Luna''. Personal life He is the son of seminal Kundiman composer Francisco Beltran Buencamino Sr., and the brother of composer Nonong Buencamino. He married actress Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, and the couple had four children, including actresses Delphine and the late Julia Buencamino ''Oh My G!'' is a 2015 Philippine drama romantic comedy television series directed by Veronica B. Velasco, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Manolo Pedrosa. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide .... Filmography Film Television References External links * 1966 births Living people 20th-century Filipino male acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rizal Sa Dapitan
''Rizal sa Dapitan'' () is a 1997 Philippine biographical film directed by Tikoy Aguiluz about the four-year exile of Filipino propagandist and patriot José Rizal in Dapitan, starring Albert Martinez as Rizal and Amanda Page as Josephine Bracken. The screenplay was written by Pete Lacaba. Plot José Rizal (Martinez) was exiled in Dapitan in 1892, and he began adapting to his new home. He helped the local residents by offering free education to all children, befriending his student Jose Asiniero (Hernando), and rendering his services as a doctor, including treating his mother, Doña Teodora Alonzo (Carpio), who visited him with his sisters Maria (Pangilinan) and Narcisa (Dumpit). He met his fiancée Josephine Bracken (Page) who brought her blinded stepfather George Taufer (Holmes) but later on she left him for her beloved Rizal. They decide to marry, but are refused a Church wedding on political grounds. The couple settles for a common-law marriage despite initial opposition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aswang (2011 Film)
''Aswang'' is a 2011 Filipino action horror thriller film based on the Filipino mythical creature that is a shapeshifting monster usually possessing a combination of the traits of either a vampire, a ghoul, a witch, or different species. The film is directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog. It stars Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casiño, Jillian Ward, Marc Abaya and Niña Jose. The film is a remake of Peque Gallaga's 1992 film of the same name. The film features a type of aswang called "Abwak". It can transform from human to a raven-like creature that could fly and move underground as it stalks its victim. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its cinematography and narrative, particularly Lovi Poe's performance. Plot Gabriel and Ahnia are on the run from a trio of hitmen who killed their family. The kids attempt to go to their relatives' place to seek help but get lost along the way. They arrive at the wrong town, one that is being constantly a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy (2009 Film)
''Boy'' is a 2009 Philippine film by director Auraeus Solito. The 83-minute film produced by recounts a young poet's infatuation with a young macho dancer. ''Boy'' (also as ''BoY'') has been shown in many international film festivals. The Board of Film Censors in Singapore banned the showing of the movie because it "normalizes homosexuality and romanticizes sex between men." ''Boy'' was screened in the Philippines in June 2009. Cast *Aeious Asin - Boy *Aries Pena - Aries *Madelaine Nicolas - Boy's mother *Nonie Buencamino - Aries father *Danton Remoto - Teacher Festivals Boy had its world premiere in Italy at the Torino Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (April 2009). Other festival screenings included: *Outfest Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival *Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea (Asian premiere) *ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival in Toronto (Canadian premiere) *Image+Nation Montreal *Frameline Film Festival (San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5
''Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5'' (also known as ''Shake, Rattle & Roll VII'' or ''Shake, Rattle & Roll 7'') is a 2005 Filipino comedy horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment, and the seventh installment of the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It is an official entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. The eighth installment, ''Shake, Rattle and Roll 8'', was released in 2006. Plot "Poso" The Ispiritista (Ai-Ai delas Alas), a fake occultist, retires from business of communicating with the dead when her last job goes terribly wrong. When a wealthy grandmother (Gloria Romero) promises the Ispiritista and her group; Jay (Rainier Castillo), Gener (Marco Alcaraz), and Frida (Jenine Desiderio) a huge fee to contact their dead grandson, Lucas (Biboy Ramirez), they immediately accept and took it as their last job. The grandmother wants to talk to Lucas the next day because it will be his death anniversary. After bizarre experiences and nightmares haunt them at night, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feng Shui (2004 Film)
''Feng Shui'' is a 2004 Filipino supernatural horror film starring Kris Aquino. Co-written and directed by Chito S. Roño, it centres on a cursed Bagua mirror that brings death to those who stare it, with the circumstances of their death relating to their Chinese zodiac. Its screenplay was written by Roy Iglesias. The film grossed and was the highest-grossing film of 2004 in the Philippines. The Hollywood version of the movie is still frozen and it is unknown if Star Cinema have decided to have a contract with Hollywood. A sequel, ''Feng Shui 2'', was released on December 25, 2014, as the official entry to the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2022, ''Feng Shui'' has been digitally restored and remastered for viewing on Netflix in Southeast Asian regions beginning October 14, 2022. Plot While on a bus, Joy Ramirez (Kris Aquino) finds a package left by a man (Emil Sandoval). She visits Aling Biring (Luz Fernandez) at the latter's bakery and shows her the package: an antique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Voices
''Small Voices'' or ''Mga Munting Tinig'' is a 2002 Filipino drama film directed by Gil Portes and Adolfo Alix, Jr. The film set in a public school won 11 awards and was nominated for 11 other including Gawad Urian Awards. It is the only Filipino film to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures. Plot Melinda ( Alessandra de Rossi) is a new substitute teacher at the Malawig Elementary School, located in a poor remote barrio. A young university graduate, her family expects her to look for work abroad, but in her idealism she takes on a challenging job in the provincial public school, which lacks resources and has corrupt personnel. The heavy monsoon rains and the nearby NPAs also add to her difficulties. Melinda goes about her work with daily diligence though, always having a smile, a kind word for her neatly uniformed charges. But her battles against apathy, corruption, and contempt are constant, further hindered by the volatile political climate in which fathers and sons are consta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagong Buwan
''Bagong Buwan'' () is a 2001 Filipino drama film co-produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Diaz-Abaya, Ricky Lee, and Jun Lana. It is about the Muslim rebellion in Mindanao, Philippines and its effect on civilians. It has become one of Marilou Diaz-Abaya's cinematic masterpieces due to making awareness and highlights of a socio-political issue to the cinematic audience. The film was released on December 25, 2001, as an official entry of the 27th Metro Manila Film Festival and won seven awards including Best Actor to Cesar Montano, Best Child Performer to Jiro Manio, and Best Original Theme Song to Joey Ayala's ''Walang Hanggang Paalam''. Controversially, the film won the Second Best Picture award, this caused an alarm from Cesar Montano who was dismayed from the winning of the said award to ''Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure''. It received an international release in the United States on July 19, 2002, as part of the New York Asian American International Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mila (2001 Film)
''Mila'' is a 2001 Filipino drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan with its screenplay written by Ricky Lee that was based upon the life story of Anita Pamintuan. It stars Maricel Soriano, Piolo Pascual, Princess Punzalan, Cherry Pie Picache, Kaye Abad, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, and Angelica Panganiban. It was produced and released by Star Cinema as part of their 8th anniversary presentation. Premise The film was based on the life story of Anita Pamintuan who died during her fight for proper wages and compensation for public school teachers in the Philippines. Anita helped the street children to learn how to count, read and write; she helped the people of Ermita, Manila. Cast and characters * Maricel Soriano as Mila Cabangon * Piolo Pascual as Primo * Princess Punzalan as Linda * Cherry Pie Picache as Rona * Kaye Abad as Winona * Serena Dalrymple as Jenny * Jiro Manio as Peklat * Angelica Panganiban as Leni * Luis Alandy as Ruel * Nonie Buencamino as Nato * Eva Darren as Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Rizal (film)
''José Rizal'' is a 1998 Philippine historical drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and starring Cesar Montano as José Rizal. The film was based on the true story of Filipino patriot José Rizal, who was imprisoned under the Spanish colonization and tells Rizal's story until the final day of his execution. At the time of its release, it was the most expensive film in the history of Filipino cinema with a budget of over . The film was an official entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival, swept most of the nominations with seventeen awards, making it the first film with the most MMFF award wins. Plot José Rizal is imprisoned in Fort Santiago due to his dissident activities. Meanwhile, in a small Balintawak field, Andrés Bonifacio and his fellow secret organization, the Katipunan, commence the uprising against the tyranny created by the Spaniards by tearing their cédulas as a sign of freedom from Spanish slavery. Soon, a first lieutenant of the Artillery, Luis Taviel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magandang Hatinggabi
''Magandang Hatinggabi'' () is a 1998 Filipino comedy horror anthology film directed by Laurenti Dyogi, and released by Star Cinema. The film is divided into three episodes, each consisting of a different set of stories, characters, and settings. The episodes are presented as urban legends as told by the Fatman (Noni Buencamino) to a group of young people. Episodes ''Killer Van'' The episode is about a family who unknowingly bought a haunted van. ''Kuba'' This episode is about a woman with a hunched back that harbors a dark secret. ''Fatman'' Cast and characters ''Killer Van'' *Nonie Buencamino as Killer *Eula Valdez as Carla *Allan Paule as Rene *Angelica Panganiban as Myla *Alwyn Uytingco as Carlo/Paolo *Lorena Garcia as Ghost *Fatima Vargas as Lily's Mom *Andy Bais as Car dealer ''Kuba'' * Angelika Dela Cruz as Marianne *Jericho Rosales as Darwin *Jaclyn Jose as Gloria *Boom Labrusca as Darwin's Friend *Lui Villaruz as Darwin's Friend *CJ Tolentino as Darwin's Friend *Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
