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Once Upon A Kiss
''Once Upon a Kiss'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. It premiered on January 5, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Strawberry Lane''. The series concluded on May 1, 2015 on with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by '' Let the Love Begin'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Bianca Umali as Mariella "Ella" Servando Rodrigo * Miguel Tanfelix as Prince Pelaez Almario ;Supporting cast * Michael de Mesa as Enrique "King" Pelaez * Mylene Dizon as Giselle Pelaez-Almario * Cris Villanueva as Eric Almario * Mariel Pamintuan as Athena Almario * Tessie Tomas as Mérida Almario * Manilyn Reynes as Aurora Servando-Rodrigo * Nova Villa as Adelaida "Adela" Servando * Al Tantay as Pedring Servando * Keempee de Leon as Jimmy Rodrigo * Maricar de Mesa as Ursula Salazar * Sabrina Man as Wendy Salazar * Luigi Revilla as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mylene Dizon
Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well as three Best Actress Awards from Cinemalaya, Gawad Urian, and Golden Screen Awards for her performance in the film "100." She was a member of ABS-CBN's ''Star Magic'', being an alumna of Batch 2. After starting with ABS-CBN in 1996, she transferred to the rival station GMA Network in 2003 as a GMA Artist Center member and was part of several TV series like '' Captain Barbell'', ''Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat'', and ''Dyesebel''. Upon returning to ABS-CBN in 2009, she made a special appearance on ''Tayong Dalawa''. Her role ended when she became pregnant with her second child, and was then replaced by Jodi Sta. Maria. Recently, she played Grace Maniego in the 2011 drama ''Budoy'', and later had a special participation role in the 2012 drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in ''Wowowee'' and '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' as well as the first incarnation of '' Banana Split'' in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in ''Anna Karenina''. In December 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was cast as Gigi in ''Annaliza''. In June 2014, she went back to GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in '' My BFF''. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, '' Because of You''. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 ''Ika-5 Utos'' as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show ''Kadenang Ginto'' as Cindy Dimaguiba. She also guested ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Magalona
Francis Michael Arroyo Magalona Jr., better known as simply Frank Magalona is a Filipino actor and rapper. Biography He was born December 19, 1987 in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of the late rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magalona. He is also the grandson of Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. He has four sisters: Unna Lu, Maxene Magalona, Saab Magalona and Clara Magalona. He also has three brothers: Nicolo Magalona, Elmo Magalona, and Arkin Magalona. He is a cousin of Hiro Peralta. Filmography Television Album References External links Frank MagalonaaiGMA.tv 1987 births Filipino male television actors Living people Frank Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Curr ... People from Manila 21st-century Filipino male singers {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betong Sumaya
Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Filipino and a minor in mass communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown'' (2011), where he also became the eventual victor. He appears in GMA's longtime-running gag show ''Bubble Gang''. Television career Betong has numerous roles as Antonietta in various GMA TV shows, ''CelebriTV'', ''Celebrity Bluff'' and ''Wowowin''; with Boobay and Donita Nose. Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Betong Sumaya was named as the second Celebrity Sole Survivor in the season, '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown''. The live announcement was held at the GMA Network Studio hosted by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eunice Lagusad
Eunice Michaella Lagusad (; born May 18, 1998) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. She is popularly known as Charming, since playing the character Charming in the hit drama series ''Bakekang''. She is currently a freelance actress but is mostly seen in GMA Network. Career Lagusad was 8 years old when she became famous for her role as young Charming in GMA 7's ''Bakekang'' (2006), starring Sunshine Dizon. She played the daughter of Ogie Alcasid in the QTV 11 sitcom ''Ay, Robot!'' with Sam Bumatay. She starred in '' Princess Charming'' (2007) with Krystal Reyes as Princess. She also appeared in ABS-CBN's TV adaptation of ''Princess Sarah'' (2007), starring Sharlene San Pedro; ''Goin' Bulilit''; and '' Aryana'', starring Ella Cruz Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz (; born August 17, 1996) and is professionally known as Ella Cruz, is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy dra .... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Dulalia
Maria Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (born October 20, 1997) is a Filipino television actress. She entered showbiz when she was chosen to play the role of Sha-sha in the telefantasya, Super Twins. ''Manila Bulletin.'' February 12, 2007. She played Lev in GMA Network's telenovela, Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis which concluded in June 2012. She has since played supporting roles in a range of television series of GMA, including Villa Quintana ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabrina Man
Sabrina Man (born March 12, 2000) is a Chinese-Filipino actress, television host and commercial model. She was Little Miss Laguna 2007 and the first Little Earth Angel-Air (young counterparts of Miss Philippines Earth). She has starred in several independent films. She won her first best actress award in UP Short Film Festival for the film entitled ''Pers Lab''. She started her show business career in ''Princess Sarah'' in 2007. She also regularly appears on ''Umbrella Friend'', a local TV show in Laguna. She was first recognized as young Serpina in the TV series ''Darna''. She was chosen for the main cast in the GMA prime time series ''telefantasya'' ''Panday Kids''. She was one of the hosts of ''Tropang Potchi ''Tropang Potchi'' () is a Philippine television informative children's show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on December 19, 2009. The show concluded on February 14, 2015. Set in a modern milieu, the program aims to promote traditional F ...'' aired on GMA TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricar De Mesa
Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like ''Magkaibang Mundo'', ''Villa Quintana'', ''Once Upon a Kiss'', and others. She started her career in ''Bubble Gang'', as well as the first GobiGirl of Arnell Ignacio in ''GoBingo'' from 1996 to 1999. Personal life She was married to basketball player Don Allado Don Carlos Armand Crisostomo Allado (born June 10, 1977) is a Filipino basketball coach, former professional player, and politician. A power forward, he played college basketball for the De La Salle Green Archers, where he won back-to-back UA ..., but separated after two years. She has a child named Baby Allianna Sky. Selected filmography Television Movies References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mesa, Maricar de 1979 births Living people Actresses from Manila Filipino television personalities GMA Network personalities ABS-CBN personalities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keempee De Leon
Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career Keempee de Leon started his career in the entertainment industry in 1988 via the Viva Films film ''I Love You 3x a Day'', where he was paired with Gelli de Belen and worked with soon-to-be-co-host of ''Eat Bulaga!'', Jimmy Santos. Soon after, he became a regular fixture in three TV shows: ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' That's Entertainment'' and '' Agila''. In April 1989, he signed his first recording contract with OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records). In 1990, he was a subject of a tug-of-war between Regal Films and Viva Films when Regal got Keempee to appear as lead role in the romantic comedy movie ''Romeo Loves Juliet'' opposite Aiko Melendez. In the end, Keempee chose to remain with Viva Films and signed a contract. In 1992, he was launched as a junior action star via th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Tantay
Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, ''Iskandalo'' (Scandals), starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film ''Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod (You Get Ready, You Are Next)''. On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, ''Duplex'' playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also join the ''Goin Bananas'' group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado and Edgar Mortiz. When he did VH Films' "Gamitin Mo Ako" in 1985 under National Artist Ishmael Bernal Ishmael Bernal (30 September 1938 – 2 June 1996) was a Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for his melodramas, particularly with feminist and moral issues, he dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defining legends in Philippine television and film industry. She is a recipient of the prestigious "Papal Award" given by Pope Francis for helping share the Catholic faith in the local show business. She has also starred in more than 150 films and is a 4-time 'Best Comedy Actress' winner by PMPC Star Awards for Television. In 2014, Villa received the Hall of Fame''' award at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards and the highly coveted 'Manuel De Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement Award' at the 37th Luna Awards in 2019 for her contributions to local film and television industry. The same year, she also scored a 'Best Supporting Actress' nomination at the Eddy's Award. Personal life Villa's sister is the late Myrna Villanueva, also an actress and come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
