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Peque Gallaga
Maurice Ruiz de Luzuriaga Gallaga (August 25, 1943 – May 7, 2020), better known as Peque Gallaga, was a multi-awarded Filipino people, Filipino film-maker. His most significant achievement in film was ''Oro, Plata, Mata'', which he directed after winning a scriptwriting contest sponsored by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. He has received an award from the International Film Festival of Flanders-Ghent, Belgium in 1983; a Special Jury Award from the Manila International Film Festival; and the 2004 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining. Education Gallaga spent his elementary and high school years at De La Salle University in Manila, City of Manila, then finished his bachelor's in commerce and liberal arts at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Negros Occidental Province, Visayas. He taught theater and film at the University of St. La Salle. Career Rise to prominence Upon moving back to Manila, he got involved in television musicals and eventu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacolod
Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (; hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; fil, Lungsod ng Bacolod), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Western Visayas, Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental, where it is geographically situated but governed administratively independent. With a total of 600,783 inhabitants as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in Western Visayas and the second most populous city in the entire Visayas after Cebu City. It is the center of the Bacolod metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Silay and Talisay with a total population of 791,019 inhabitants, along with a total area of . It is notable for its MassKara Festival held during the third week of October and is known for being a relatively friendly city, as it bears the nickname "The City of Smiles". The city is also famous for its local delicacies piaya, cansi, and chicken inasal. Etymology ''Bacólod'' ( en, Bacolod), is de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg (; born December 18, 1946) is an American director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. Spielberg is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, a Kennedy Center honor, a Cecil B. DeMille Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Seven of his films been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He moved to California and studied film in college. After directing several episodes for television including ''Night Gallery'' and '' Columbo'', he directed the television film ''Duel'' (1971) which gained acclaim from critics and audiences. He made his directorial film debut with ''The Sugarland Express'' (1974), and became a household name with the 1975 summer blockbuster ''Jaws''. He then directed box office succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinoy Blonde
''Pinoy'' ( ) is a common informal self-reference used by Filipinos to refer to citizens of the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora. A Pinoy who has any non-Filipino foreign ancestry is often informally called '' Tisoy'', a shortened word for '' Mestizo''. Many Filipinos refer to themselves as ''Pinoy'', sometimes the feminine ''Pinay'' ( ), instead of the standard term ''Filipino''. ''Filipino'' is the widespread formal word used to call a citizen of the Philippines. ''Pinoy'' is formed by taking the last four letters of ''Filipino'' and adding the diminutive suffix -y in the Tagalog language (the suffix is commonly used in Filipino nicknames: e.g. "Noynoy" or "Kokoy" or "Toytoy"). ''Pinoy'' was used for self-identification by the first wave of Filipinos going to the continental United States before World War II and has been used both in a pejorative sense and as a term of endearment, similar to ''Desi''. ''Pinoy'' was creat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unfaithful Wife
Unfaithful may refer to: * Someone who is infidel * Someone who acts infidelity Film and television * ''Unfaithful'' (1918 film), a silent short film directed by Thomas H. Ince Thomas Harper Ince (November 16, 1880 – November 19, 1924) was an American silent film - era filmmaker and media proprietor. Ince was known as the "Father of the Western" and was responsible for making over 800 films. He revolutionized the mo ... and Charles Miller * ''Unfaithful'' (1931 film), directed by John Cromwell * ''The Unfaithful'' (1947 film), a film noir * ''The Unfaithful'' (1953 film), a Mexican drama film * ''Unfaithful'' (2002 film), a 2002 film starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere * "Unfaithful" (''House''), a 2009 episode of ''House'' Music * "Unfaithful" (song), a 2006 song by Rihanna * "Unfaithful", a 2009 song by Stornoway *" Los Infieles" (English: "The Unfaithful"), a song by Aventura See also * Faithless (other) * Faithful (other) * Faith (disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Love (1995 Film)
"Baby Love" is a song by American music group the Supremes from their second studio album, ''Where Did Our Love Go''. It was written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland and was released on September 17, 1964. "Baby Love" topped the ''Billboard'' pop singles chart in the United States from October 25, 1964, through November 21, 1964, and in the United Kingdom pop singles chart concurrently. Beginning with "Baby Love", the Supremes became the first Motown act to have more than one American number-one single, and by the end of the decade, would have more singles hitting the top slot than any other Motown act (or American pop music group) with 12, a record they continue to hold. It was nominated for the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording, losing to Nancy Wilson's "How Glad I Am". It is considered one of the most popular songs of the late 20th century, "Baby Love" was ranked number 324 on the ''Rolling Stone'' list of The 500 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batang X
''Batang X'' is a 1995 Filipino film released under Regal Films. The film is about 5 children with superhuman abilities who get kidnapped by the alien Dr. Axis to help her steal sources of energy for her spaceship. Cast *Aiko Melendez as Dr. Axis *Michael de Mesa as Dr. Kwago *John Ace Zabarte as Angel "A-Gel" Arsenal *JC Tizon as Bugoy/G:Boy *Anna Larrucea as Trina "3-Na" De La Paz *John Prats as Kiko "KidLat" Arsenal *Janus del Prado as Control *Alvin Froy Alemania as Freighten Kid *Chuck Perez as Zygrax * Jeofrey Eigenmann as Philips *Al Tantay as Dr. Dinero *Amy Perez as Mrs. Dinero *Troy Martino as Dr. Drago *Teresa Loyzaga as Trina's Mother *Jaime Fabregas as Warlo *Jon Achaval as Askal *Orestes Ojeda as Angel & Kiko's Father *Tess Dumpit as Angel & Kiko's Mother *Mel Kimura as Lab Assistant Franchise Television The movie's success generated a TV series ''Batang X sa TV'' on ABC 5, directed by Lore Reyes. The show was developed by MPB Primedia. It ran 45 minutes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dugo Ng Panday
''Dugo ng Panday'' () is a 1993 Filipino fantasy adventure film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. Based on the Pilipino Komiks character Panday, it is a spin-off and sequel to the original four ''Panday'' films starring Fernando Poe Jr. The film stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Edu Manzano, Leo Martinez, Max Alvarado, IC Mendoza, and Aiko Melendez. Produced by Regal Films, ''Dugo ng Panday'' was released in early January 1993. Cast * Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Flavio/Panday, a poor young descendant of the blacksmith with the same name (played by Fernando Poe Jr. in previous films) *Edu Manzano as Conde *Leo Martinez as Agno *Max Alvarado as Lizardo *IC Mendoza as Manrico *Aiko Melendez as Luna *Jaime Fabregas as the Gobernador *Max Laurel as Marag *Ram Mojica as Macaw *King Gutierrez as Nauhan *Edwin Reyes as Naga *Rey Solo as Magor *Romy Romulo as Conde's Lieutenant *Bien Garcia as Olan *Ramon Confiado as Jamal *Edison Magno as Dagim *Toto Perez as Bahaw *Jinky Laurel a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
''Shake, Rattle & Roll IV'' is a 1992 Filipino horror anthology film and the fourth installment of the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It is produced by Regal Films, and was directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. It is an entry to the 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival. The fifth installment, ''Shake, Rattle & Roll V'', was released in 1994. Plot "Ang Guro" Jodie Abesamis (Manilyn Reynes) is a college student of Mr. Zerrudo's (Edu Manzano) chemistry class who fell in love with him. While in their class, another student named Mabu (Aljon Jimenez), Jodie's boyfriend, makes an invention and accidentally fires it towards their school dean, Ms. Bautista (Nida Blanca). One night, Jodie is still in the computer room finishing her project with Mabu. While working, Mabu gets mad at Jodie after she got insulted by Mr. Zerrudo during class because of daydreaming. One day, Jodie daydreams about marrying Mr. Zerrudo and then attacks her without getting any help from the guests. Gret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake, Rattle & Roll III
''Shake, Rattle & Roll III'' is a 1991 Filipino horror film, horror anthology film and the third installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll (film series), Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It was distributed by Regal Films, and was directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film is an entry of the 17th Metro Manila Film Festival, 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival. The fourth installment, ''Shake, Rattle & Roll IV'', was released in 1992. Plot "Yaya" Tanya (Kris Aquino) is a mother that has moved to a new house with her baby daughter, Jane. Everything was fine until the house fell victim to a blackout. Tanya, worried about Jane, decides to check on her daughter along with her mother, Lydia (Rosemarie Gil). She finds her housekeeper, Virgie (Mae-Ann Adonis), who had been driven insane, hiding in a closet with Jane. Tanya grabs Jane but Virgie warns her that someone will take her baby. After Tanya sends Virgie away, an old spirit who had passed in the house watched her. Tanya hir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake, Rattle & Roll II
''Shake, Rattle & Roll II'' (stylized onscreen as ''Shake Rattle & Roll 2'') is a 1990 Filipino horror anthology film and the second installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. A sequel to ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' (1984). The film was distributed by Regal Films and is directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film is an entry of the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival. It is the first starring role of Manilyn Reynes before the following sequels. The third installment, ''Shake, Rattle & Roll III'', was released in 1991. Plot "Multo" Newlyweds Cathy ( Janice de Belen) and Mari (Eric Quizon) spend their honeymoon at a rural vacation house in Baguio. They are less welcomed by the old caretaker (Caridad Sanchez) who gives them a tour, including a locked room. A malevolent presence disturbed the couple's time around the house. During their sleep, Cathy suffers a nightmare of a deranged doctor ( Eddie Gutierrez) who tortures a young girl (Isabel Granada) in his clin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiyanak (film)
''Tiyanak'' is a 1988 Filipino horror film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo A. Reyes and co-written by Gallaga, Reyes, and Don Escudero, based on the mythical creature of the same name. It stars Janice de Belen, Lotlot de Leon, Ramon Christopher, Mary Walter, Chuckie Dreyfus, Carmina Villaroel, Rudolph Yaptinchay, and Smokey Manaloto. ''Tiyanak'' was released by Regal Films on September 15, 1988. Though other critics were disappointed with the film, ''Tiyanak'' received praise from Lav Diaz for being remarkably frightening. Eduardo Jacinto won the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Cinematography. Cast * Janice de Belen as Julie *Lotlot de Leon as Christie * Ramon Christopher as Jojo *Mary Walter *Chuckie Dreyfus as Aries * Carmina Villaroel as Monica *Rudolph Yaptinchay as Mars * Smokey Manaloto *Bella Flores *Betty Mae Piccio *Eva Ramos *Suzanne Gonzales *Mae Ann Adonis *Bonafe *Zorayda Sanchez as Telyang Bayawak Critical response The film received negativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Forest
''Virgin Forest'' is a 1985 Filipino period film directed by Peque Gallaga. A self-described B-movie, it stars Sarsi Emmanuel, who plays a barrio lass of Chinese ancestry; Miguel Rodriguez, as a Filipino-Spanish illustrado; and, Abel Jurado, who plays the lover of Sarsi's character. Plot The film is set in the 1900s during the First Philippine Republic. Macabebe soldiers are trying to capture Emilio Aguinaldo. Alfonisto ( Miguel Rodriguez) and Chayong ( Sarsi Emmanuel) are caught up in this pursuit and in a love triangle. In the end, Aguinaldo is captured and the Macabebe soldiers are killed. Cast * Sarsi Emmanuel as Chayong * Miguel Rodriguez as Alfonsito *Abel Jurado as Alipio *Jude Arboleda as Fonseca *Arbie Antonio as Lt. Dalmacio *Turko Cervantes and Pen Medina as leaders of the Macabebes *Peque Gallaga Maurice Ruiz de Luzuriaga Gallaga (August 25, 1943 – May 7, 2020), better known as Peque Gallaga, was a multi-awarded Filipino people, Filipino film-maker. His most s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
