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Philippine Television Drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television) and "''sérye''" (series). ''Teleseryes'' share characteristics with and have roots similar to soap operas and ''telenovelas''. They have evolved into a genre with unique characteristics, however, and often reflect Filipino social reality. ''Teleseryes'' are aired in the afternoon and prime time, five days a week. Their audience crosses age and gender lines, and they have the highest advertising rates in the Philippine television industry. Series last from three months to a year or longer, depending on ratings. Philippine TV dramas also include serials and anthologies, usually shown weekly. These dramas have a finite number of episodes and usually last one season, again depending on ratings. History 1940s-1980s Soap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' (Philippines), '' téléroman'' (Canada, specifically Quebec), and ''sinetron'' (Indonesia). Commonly described using the American colloquialism Spanish soap opera, many telenovelas share some stylistic and thematic similarities to the soap opera familiar to the English-speaking world. The significant difference is their series run length; telenovelas tell one self-contained story, typically within the span of a year or less whereas soap operas tend to have intertwined storylines told during indefinite, continuing runs. This makes them shorter than most other television series, but still much longer than a miniseries. This planned run results in a faster-paced, more concise style of melodrama compared to a typical soap opera. Episodes of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurice Guillen
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama ''A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Buwan sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It was the longest running ABS-CBN weekday drama and on Philippine television until June 26, 2020 when ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' surpassed it upon airing its 1,166th episode. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema in 1996. ''Mara Clara'' was a first release from Dreamscape Entertainment. The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestiza'' heroine of José Rizal’s ''Noli Me Tángere''. This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Plot Mara and Clara were switched at birth, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo ( Dan Fernandez), a hospital staff, in his diary. Mara (Judy Ann Santos) lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan (Susan Africa) and Gary Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiente (1992 TV Series)
''Valiente'' (International title: ''Brave'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Herman Escueta and Jose Rowel Icamen, it stars Michael de Mesa and Tirso Cruz III. It premiered on February 10, 1992 on ABS-CBN replacing '' Agila'' and aired its final episode on the network on January 27, 1995. The series premiered on GMA Network on January 30, 1995. The series concluded on September 12, 1997. A reboot aired in 2012 on TV5. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Michael de Mesa as Gardo Valiente *Tirso Cruz III as Theo Braganza *Glenda Garcia as Leona Braganza * Mariz Ricketts as Maila Braganza-Valiente ;Supporting cast *Odette Khan as Trinidad "Trini" Braganza *Jean Garcia as Elaine Velasquez-Braganza *Ruben Rustia as Damian Valiente *Renato del Prado as Pepito "Peping" Ramirez *Aris Cuevas as Badong *Jose Manalo as Elias *Nante Montreal as Camillo *Miguel Rodriguez *Marissa Sanchez as Vivian *Val Victa as Fidel Dioquino *Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Luna
''Anna Luna'' was an afternoon Philippine soap opera which aired on ABS-CBN from November 27, 1989 to September 30, 1994. The series was the longest Philippine drama series on ABS-CBN until 2022 when ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' surpassed it. Anna Luna was transferred to RPN from October 3, 1994 to September 29, 1995. ''Anna Luna'' made a comeback during the glory days of Philippine drama and became a contemporary for some other series like ''Mara Clara'', '' Agila'' and '' Valiente''. Plot Separated from her mother after an accident at sea, Anna Luna is forced to live in the city with her estranged grandmother, Doña Martina Dominguez. Anna Luna is unwanted in the Dominguez mansion. To the old woman, she is a constant reminder of her daughter's disobedience by marrying a poor man. To a greedy aunt and an irksome cousin, she is a threat to the inheritance. Cast and characters Main cast * Margarita Fuentes as Anna Luna D. Tecson / Anna Luna D. Corpuz * Ricky Belmonte as Arnulfo Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agila (TV Series)
''Agila'' (International title: ''Eagle'') is a Philippine teledrama produced by TAPE Inc. and broadcast from September 7, 1987 to February 7, 1992 aired on RPN and on ABS-CBN. Cast * Val Sotto as Gabriel Agila * Delia Razon as Doña Maura Agila * Helen Vela† as Ester Morena * Laarni Enriquez as Olivia (in the first-part) **Vivian Foz as Olivia (in the second-part to the end) * Aurora Sevilla as Liweng * Keempee de Leon as Bobet M. Agila – the eldest son of Gabriel & Ester * Jeffrey Sison * Rosalinda Olivarez as Minyang * Lawrence Olivarez as boy hapon * RR Herrera as Jun-jun – the son of Gabriel & Liweng * Arabelle Cadocio as Nina – the daughter of Gabriel & Olivia * Roger Aquino as Rod * Ana Feliciano as Mimosa * Lito Legaspi† * Yda Yaneza as Ludy * Mely Tagasa† as Lola Belen * Roy Alvarez† as Lauro * Rey Sagum as Max * Tom Olivar as Satur * Sonny Parsons† * Vanessa Escano as Teacher Agnes (in the second-part to the end) * Toby Alejar Accolades In 1988, ''Agila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show emphasizes pop culture parody. Skits and sketches are performed in a manner similar to variety shows. It also spoofs other television shows, adverts, and famous people. Overview ''Bubble Gang'' premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995. It was inspired by the gag show ''Tropang Trumpo''. The original cast consisted of Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. Production personnel of the show, Diego Llorico and Marissa "Mykah" Flores later joined the show as cast members. In March 2020, principal photography was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata
''Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' ( en, Wait for the Next Chapter) is a Filipino political satire comedy television series. It's a situational comedy that depicts the lives of the common "tao" and their interactions with the "demi-gods" of politics. It shows the funny side of the state of Philippine affairs while making viewers very aware of what is really happening to the country. It was aired on ABS-CBN from January 16, 1991 to June 17, 1997 replaced by Oka Tokat. It was re-aired on Jeepney TV. A sequel sitcom called ''Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' aired with some of the actors reprising their roles. Cast and characters Main cast Supporting cast * Ogie Diaz * Alicia Mayer as Adeline * Eagle Riggs * Jon Santos as Various characters * Nanette Inventor as Luningning Lagmay-Kataruray * Ruby Rodriguez Ruby Rodriguez (born January 10, 1966) is a Filipino actress and one of the former hosts of the Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. Career Rodriguez original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oki Doki Doc
''Oki Doki Doc'' (also known as ''Oki Doki Dok'') was a Philippine sitcom which aired on ABS-CBN from October 23, 1993 to December 2, 2000, and was replaced by ''Arriba, Arriba!''. It originally aired every Saturday nights, then transferred to Wednesday nights, and later transferred back to Saturday nights again. This show is referenced in the new ABS-CBN sitcom '' That's My Doc''. This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube channel everyday at 9:00 p.m. Synopsis This sitcom revolves around the adventures and misadventures in the life of Dr. Aga, a young veterinarian who has inherited his brother's children. Dr. Aga has just opened his animal clinic in a middle-class subdivision and plans on a successful career. He lives with his best friend and "kinakapatid" Godo in the duplex that is in a compound owned by Don Berto Makunatan a.k.a. Babsy. His duplex unit doubles up as his vet office while the other unit is used by Babsy and his three children, Paolo, Alex (Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Along Da Riles
''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or '''Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by ''Ang Tanging Ina''. The title started out as a play on the feature film ''Home Alone'' and with the main character's first name taken as a direct copy from the film's protagonist and his last name a pun of American actor Kevin Costner's last name. Premise The series tells the lives of the Cosme family and neighbors who live in the nearby railroad tracks. The family patriarch, Kevin Kosme, serves as the breadwinner of the family. He deals with problems with his five children, long-time love interest Aling Ason, brothers-in-law Richy and Elvis, and the people from the agency he worked at including the antagonistic Steve. Aside from the problems, there are some non-sense exploits and misadventures that would laugh your butts off. Cast and characters Main cast *Dolphy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palibhasa Lalake
''Palibhasa Lalake'' is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN which ran from March 3, 1987, to November 9, 1998, and directed by Johnny Manahan. Sypnopsis The show began on March 3, 1987, with the original cast composed of Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez. They were later joined by Carmina Villaroel (who then played Richard's younger sister, Cathy, a street smart tomboyish kid from the province, and Apa Ongpin (who played the role of a rich Castilian hunky nerd). Over the years, many characters have come and gone, like Rene Requiestas (as Minerva's genius brother who is never taken seriously), John Estrada (as Johnny, a dumb hunk whose favorite endeavor is to invent things that never succeed). Later additions to the family was Gwapings member, Eric Fructuoso, who was first featured as a suitor of Cathy. Eventually the two other Gwapings members namely Mark Anthony Fernandez and Jomari Yllana were also added to the cast. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. ( , , ; September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was a Filipino politician, lawyer, dictator, and kleptocrat who was the 10th president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled under martial law from 1972 until 1981 p. 189. and kept most of his martial law powers until he was deposed in 1986, branding his rule as "constitutional authoritarianism" under his Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (New Society Movement). One of the most controversial leaders of the 20th century, Marcos's rule was infamous for its corruption, extravagance, and brutality. Marcos gained political success by claiming to have been the "most decorated war hero in the Philippines", but many of his claims have been found to be false, with United States Army documents describing his wartime claims as "fraudulent" and "absurd". After World War II, he became a lawyer then served in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the Philippine Senate from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
