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Otlum
''Otlum'' is a 2018 Philippine horror film starring Buboy Villar, Jerome Ponce, Ricci Rivero, Vitto Marquez and Danzel Fernandez, directed and written by Joven Tan. It is one of the official entries of the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival. The term "''Otlum''" is "''Multo''" spelled backward, which means "''Ghost''". Story The film is about a group of teenagers being haunted by a ghost who committed suicide in a haunted orphanage. Cast * Buboy Villar as Fred * Jerome Ponce as Allan * Ricci Rivero as Dindo * Vitto Marquez as Erwin * Danzel Fernandez as Caloy * Kiray Celis as Jessa * Michelle Vito as Verna * John Estrada as Bien * Irma Adlawan as Aling Gemma * Pen Medina as Father Resty * Alfonso Yñigo Delen as young ghost * Jairus Aquino as Buloy * Vivoree Esclito as Girl Recruit * Ping Medina as young Father Resty Production The film was directed and written by Joven Tan and it was produced by Horseshoe Studios. Tan described ''Otlum'' as being similar to films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricci Rivero
Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero (born May 25, 1998) is a Filipino basketball player. Rivero played for the De La Salle Green Archers in his first two years in collegiate basketball. His breakout performance in the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball tournament earned him a spot in the Mythical Five and the Most Improved Player award. In April 2018, Rivero announced that he has left the De La Salle Green Archers to focus on Gilas Pilipinas. In May 2018, it was revealed that Rivero has transferred to be part of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. Rivero suited up in UP starting season 82 of the UAAP. He is also an actor who first featured in the MMFF film ''Otlum''. Early life and high school career Born and raised in Ilagan, Isabela Province, Rivero moved to Manila to complete his secondary education at La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong. In his final year of high school, he averaged 25.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.9 blocks in the elimination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 44th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX and 4D theaters). Entries Feature films The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee announced four of the eight official entries in June 2018. The first four films were selected based from the script submission. On October 9, the last four films were announced by the MMFF Selection Committee headed by National Artist for Literature, Bienvenido Lumbera. They are all finished films. Short films A short film competition for students was organized as part of the film festival. A total of 123 entries were submitted with eight of them selected as finalists. The eight selected short films were screened alongside the official eight full-length films during the wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivoree Esclito
Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito ( ; ; born August 3, 2000), professionally known as Vivoree, is a Filipino singer, actress, television personality and model. She came to prominence after joining '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7'' for which she finished ''6th'' among the ''Teens'' and ''21st Overall'' and was dubbed "Go Getter Girl Ng Bohol". Early life and education Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito is the eldest of three children born to a public school teacher mother and a seafarer father. She was born on August 3, 2000, in Loon, Bohol, Philippines. She attended Tagbilaran City Science High School for her junior high school. In May 2020, Esclito graduated senior high school under a homeschool program by the Catholic Filipino Academy and received the "Character Award: Generosity" and the "Academic Award: Philippine Politics and Governance". Career 2016–2018: Pinoy Big Brother, Kaya Pa, and Signing with Star Magic In 2016, Vivoree auditioned for the Philippine rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joven Tan
Jovinor "Joven" Tan is a Filipino film director and songwriter. Education Tan, who was born in Malabon, attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines where he earned a degree in mass communication. He was a member of the school's Bagong Himig chorale, which covered a large portion of his educational expenses. Career Music Tan has been creating music since 1999. He has collaborated with composers Sunny Ilacad, Eric Dela Cruz Narvaez, and Sherwin Castillo. He also wrote songs for Ogie Alcasid, Lovi Poe, the VoizBoys and Ai-Ai de las Alas. He entered the 2013 Himig Handog songwriting competition which he won through the love song "Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" fielded in the grand final. Among his other songs is the LGBT-themed "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" which was performed by Michael Pangilinan at Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014. Film Tan is also a film director. Among his directorial works are ''Paupahan'', ''Bahay ni Lola 2'', ''Tabi-Tabi Po'' and '' Otlum''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerome Ponce
Joseph Jerome Gapido Porciuncula (born June 4, 1995), better known as Jerome Ponce, is a Filipino actor and model. He rose to fame after being cast in the hit Philippine daytime series ''Be Careful With My Heart'' as Luke Andrew Lim. Career Ponce portrayed a minor role in the musical play ''Cory ng Edsa'' and started his showbiz career as a stage actor in theatre plays. In 2012, Ponce made his television debut in the long-running Philippine romantic comedy television series, ''Be Careful With My Heart'', as Luke Lim, the eldest son of Richard "Sir Chief" Lim. Before joining the daytime drama, Ponce auditioned twice to enter ''Pinoy Big Brother'' and he was put in the reserved slot, but failed to make it to enter the house. He is one of the 12 "discoveries" for the new actors and actresses of the 2013 Star Magic Circle. Ponce had starring roles in the drama series '' Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'', '' The Good Son'', and ''A Soldier's Heart''. Personal life Ponce was born on J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buboy Villar
Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. He is currently signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle. Early life Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998 in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar, Sr. As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together. Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, a girl. Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of 2018 they are separated but not divorced. Career His first television appearance was when he auditioned in ABS-CBN's ''Little Big Star''. He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiray
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipino actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins. Career Acting Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of '' Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' at the age of 3. Soon after the contest, she joined the noontime show as the youngest cast member. Her first movie appearance was in the movie ''Pera o Bayong (not da TV)'' starring the entire MTB cast. In 2005, Kiray was chosen as one of the cast members in the children's gag show ''Goin' Bulilit'' that aired every Sunday. She was on the show until she graduated in 2009. Kiray starred as Desiree, one of Clara's friends in the TV series ''Mara Clara'' alongside Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. She then again starred as Britney in the youth-oriented show '' Growing Up'', again with Bernardo and Montes, being paired with Winston. Her most recent appearance was when she played the role of Whitney Munoz in the comedy yout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Estrada
John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He is a contract actor of ABS-CBN, where he remained there from 1990 to 2018 and returned on 2021, after which he transferred to GMA Network from 2018 to 2021. He also did a sitcom on TV5 called Everybody Hapi. Early life John Anthony Siason Estrada was born in 1973 in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela City, Basilan where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason-Estrada) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles. Early career He first made his foray in show business as a model having won Bodyshots Model Search, a competition sponsored by the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines (FDAP) early into his college years from nearby Zamboang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma Adlawan
Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to Philippine film industry. Adlawan is a FAMAS Award winner. She won "Best Actress" at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. In 2016, she won another "Best Actress" trophy at the Metro Manila Film Festival, winning against the Superstar Nora Aunor. The same year, she won "Outstanding Female Lead Performance in a Play" at the 8th Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards. Her performance in the MMK episode “Passport” was met with acclaims and praises from both critics and viewers, winning "Best Actress in a Single Drama Performance" at the 9th EdukCircle Awards. In 2020, she participated among the five entries for the European Philippine International Film Festival (EPIFF). Biography Early life Adlawan was born in Tondo, Manila, the daughter of Conrada Santonil, a housewife, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pen Medina
Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television shows. He became well-known after getting the role of the villainous Hagorn in the 2005 fantasy television series ''Encantadia''. He has won the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 62nd FAMAS Awards, and the Best Actor Award at the 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival. He is also the second KFC Filipino Colonel as well as a model and painter. He is also an activist who joins rallies against those in power as well as participates in anti-vaccination and anti-mask protests amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Personal life Pen Medina was born to Eliseo Medina Sr. and Trinidad Parungao in Arayat, Pampanga on August 27, 1950. He graduated high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jairus Aquino
Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. He appeared in several television advertisements before his first television appearance as an actor in ABS-CBN's television series ''Super Inggo''. The series became popular, earning him the household name "Pareng Jomar", also known as "Pambansang Bestfriend ng Pilipinas" (National Best Friend of the Philippines)."PEP PROMO: "Moose Kids dance album" ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved 2014-05-28. Since then, he is seen in 's television shows and films, as part of |
Ping Medina
Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jose Rizal'' with his father, Pen Medina playing as the young Paciano Rizal. In 2012, Medina was chosen as the host of CNN's travel show '' CNNGo'' along with his co-host Nikki Gil. In late November 2016, Medina became involved in an altercation with fellow actor Baron Geisler Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor, businessman, occasional model, resource speaker, amateur artist, and aspiring poet of German-American descent. As a child actor and later as a teen idol, Geisler's career ha .... Medina released a lengthy Facebook post with a photo of himself, sitting on a wheelchair and his middle finger aloft using his broken hand wrapped in bandages as a gesture of contempt against Geisler in the wake of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
