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Pandoy
''Pandoy: Ang Alalay ng Panday'' () is a 1993 fantasy comedy film co-written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Joey de Leon as the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1993 Manila Film Festival. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Pandoy was chosen to fight the dark horde in the absence of Flavio, a famed Panday (). He is said to have forged a similar magic dagger turning sword from the remnants of Flavio's original meteorite gemstone metal, where host Ka- Elias showed a path to Santa Monica. During the aftermath of Flavio's last duel against Lizardo, the prince of darkness, Panday went on a warrior's pilgrimage in search of destroying the remaining relics that could resurrect Lizardo, leaving the remaining dark forces unrivaled. Flavio's journey was concealed and it was uncertain when he could return under the ''"Itim na Aklat"'' (). Pandoy lives in the grand stable together with his longtime friend Kadyo. He is madly in love with Cristina, daughter of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panday (fictional Character)
The Panday (Filipino for smith) is a fictional Philippine comics character created by writer Carlo J. Caparas and artist Steve Gan. His stories were first serialized in the comic series ''Ang Panday'' ("The Smith") in ''Pilipino Komiks'' during the late 1970s. The character, whose real name is Flavio, became a Philippine pop culture icon since it was adapted to film ('' Ang Panday)'' in 1980 with Fernando Poe Jr. portraying Flavio and Max Alvarado as his archenemy Lizardo. The film spawned three direct sequels, as well as multiple other more loosely connected films and television series including an animated version. Publication history In the 1970s, Carlo J. Caparas was thinking of a new comics adventure novel due to the wishes of his publisher Don Ramon Roces and then later he came up with a legendary folk hero named the Panday. He patterned the character to look like Fernando Poe Jr. as he instructed the artist and co-creator Steve Gan to draw the Panday's face similar to Poe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey De Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Early life De Leon was the second child of Jose Seoane de Leon (1918–2008) of Spanish Filipino descent, and Emma Manahan Ramos (1925–2019). His paternal grandfather was the first mayor of Malolos, Bulacan. When he was three years old, his parents divorced. His father then moved to Madrid, Spain and eventually remarried. Career Prior to being an entertainer, de Leon earned his architecture degree from the National University in Manila. He was also a disc jockey for 12 radio stations when he was starting out. De Leon started his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Torre
José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historical drama ''Amigo'' (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle. Early career At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's ''Gumising ka, Maruja'' which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film ''Oro, Plata, Mata''. Personal life Torre' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Poe Jr
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King" (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies"). He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor. Poe appeared in around 300 films spanning from 1955 to 2003. The teenage Poe joined the film industry as a stuntman after the untimely death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr. His film debut was ''Anak ni Palaris'' (1955), a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film ''Lo Waist Gang'' and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed". His notable films include: ''Only the Brave Know Hell'' (1965), Lino Brocka's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val Sotto
Valmar Castelo Sotto (born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer, composer, and comedian. He was one of the lead vocalists of the Filipino band VST & Company. He appeared as the lead actor in '' Agila'' aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and ABS-CBN produced by TAPE Inc. Personal life Sotto is a great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto of Cebu City, Philippines. He is the eldest brother of Senator Tito Sotto, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto Jr. (former husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto) and Vic Sotto. He is an uncle of actresses and actors Ciara Sotto, Danica Sotto-Pingris, Oyo Sotto and the late Miko Sotto. He has been married to Theresa Marco-Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (including Viktor Eriko "Wahoo", the councilor of Parañaque) and they have 7 grandchildren. Political career He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.http ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974 in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Hiligaynon ancestry (from Roxas, Capiz). Sharmaine has a younger sister Bunny Paras who is also an actress and they are first cousins to Patrick Garcia Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alab ... & Cheska Garcia through their respective mothers. And an alumna of De La Salle Araneta University's DVM Batch 2007. Filmography Television Movies References External links * * http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/800130/sharmaine-arnaiz-hopes-dreams * http://www.pep.ph/news/45591/sharmaine-arnaiz-still-longing-to-work-with-her-idol-vilma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoyong Martirez
Rosalio D. Martires (born September 9, 1951), also known as Yoyong Martirez, is a Filipino retired basketball player, actor and comedian. He is a former councilor for the City of Pasig. Basketball career Martires played for San Miguel in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association and the Philippine Basketball Association between 1972 and 1982. In 1972, he participated at the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany as a member of the Philippine national basketball team The Philippines men's national basketball team ( fil, Pambansang koponan ng basketbol ng Pilipinas), commonly known as Gilas Pilipinas, is the basketball team representing the Philippines. The team is managed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipi .... He was a fleet-footed guard specializing in steals/interceptions and assists. Acting career Besides from playing Basketball, Yoyong becomes an iconic Filipino comedian mostly in the 80's and also even 90's as well. His debut movie was, ''Ma'am May We Go O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Panday (1980 Film)
''Ang Panday'' () is a 1980 Filipino action-fantasy film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars as the titular character. It is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan. The film was followed by three sequels, which also featuring Poe as Flavio, namely '' Pagbabalik ng Panday'' (1981), '' Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto'' (1982) and '' Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat'' (1984). All four films were shown at the Metro Manila Film Festival in their respective years. An animated TV series, dubbed as the first full-length Filipino animation series, was shown in RPN 9 during the mid-1980s. It was patterned after the storyline of the first movie. Plot Flavio (Fernando Poe, Jr.) is a "Panday" (or blacksmith) whose village and land are under the reign of the tyrant Lizardo (Max Alvarado). Flavio is forced to brand innocent children every night with Lizardo's mark by the head of Lizardo's men in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors. Personal life Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Samantha Angelene and Angel Franchesca. The couple is now separated. Her current partner is Ismael Macky Mathay IV, half-brother of Filipina actress Ara Mina. Filmography Television Movies * ''First Time... Like a Virgin!'' (1992) * ''Guwapings: The First Adventure'' (1992) Dolores * ''Shake Rattle & Roll IV'' (1992) Gretch (segment "Ang Guro") * ''Humanda ka Mayor!: Bahala na ang Diyos'' (1993) * ''Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...'' (1993) * ''Ano Ba 'Yan 2'' (1993) Carolina * ''Aguinaldo'' (1993) * ''Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita'' (1993) * ''Pandoy: Alalay ng Panday'' (1993) Vibora * ''Teenage Mama'' (1993) * ''Junior Police'' (1994) * ''Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis'' (1994) * ''The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richie D'Horsie
Ricardo Reyes (September 13, 1956 – April 17, 2015), professionally known as Richie D'Horsie (), was a Filipino actor and comedian. Early life Reyes was born in Manila, Philippines on September 13, 1956. Career Reyes rose to fame as a sidekick to Tito, Vic and Joey. He made his television debut on ''Discorama''. The comedian also became part of ''Iskul Bukol'' in 1978 and joined ''Eat Bulaga!'' in 1979. He was also in '' T.O.D.A.S.: Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show'' from 1981 to 1986. Pepsi Paloma gang rape case 15-year old actress Pepsi Paloma accused Reyes and fellow comedians Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon of gang raping and taking photos of her on June 21, 1982 in a room at the Sulo Hotel in Quezon City. On July 31, Paloma's manager Rey dela Cruz lodged a formal complaint with Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile. On August 18, 1982, Paloma filed charges of rape and acts of lasciviousness against the three television personalities before the Quezon City fiscal' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solar Pictures
Solar Entertainment Corporation (simply known as Solar or SEC) is a Media in the Philippines, Filipino Mass media, media company based in Makati, Philippines. Founded and owned by the brothers, Wilson, William and Willy Tieng. Solar Entertainment operates two Free-to-air, digital free-to-air channels and two cable television, cable channels. Solar also owns a film distribution company (Solar Pictures) and defunct freemium digital television service (Easy TV (Philippines), Easy TV Home). History Film production and distribution Solar Entertainment was founded and established by the brothers William Tieng, Wilson Tieng and Willy Tieng in 1976. Solar Films was then formed in 1988 (one of the first films that distributed by Solar Films is Rambo III of Sylvester Stallone), bringing international films (and later, local films since 2009) to the Philippines. Since 2012, Solar has collaborated with independent film director Brillante Mendoza for a multiple film contract. On March 18, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Films
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits '' Jurassic Park'', '' The Fugitive'' and '' The Firm''. (For more about films in foreign languages, check sources in those languages.) Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1993 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * January 1 – China Film Import & Export Corporation ends its 40-year monopoly distributing all films in China, with 16 other Chinese film studios now responsible for distributing their own films. * January 29 – '' Bram Stoker's Dracula'' opens in the United Kingdom setting an opening weekend record of £2,633,635 million. * March 31 – Actor Brandon Lee is accidentally killed during the filming of ''The Crow''. * May 27 – Actress Kim Basinger files for bankruptcy after a California judge initially orders her to pay $8.9 million for refusing to honor a verbal contract to star in the film ''Boxing Helena''. As a result, Basinger loses the town that she purc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
