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Pia Moran
Maria Susan Casiño, professionally known as Pia Moran, is an actress in the Philippines. She was known as Miss Body Language for her risque dance moves. Career She worked as living mannequin in the department store in Cubao, Quezon City. She also worked in Taxco as a star model-dancer before joining in showbiz. Moran known for her dance famous disco hits like ''Body Language'' and ''Earthquake'' in the '80s. In 1981, she starred in sexy-comedy movies such as ''A Man Called Tolonges'' with Dyords Javier, and ''Bonie En Klayd'' with Redford White. On December 25, 1982, premiered ''The Cute... The Sexy n' The Tiny'' where Moran acted as one of the three leads in alongside Berting Labra and Weng Weng. In 1985 she acted in ''Rambuto'' with Palito, among others. In 2004, Moran acted in her comeback movies in ''Milan'' starring Claudine Barretto and Piolo Pascual. In 2005, Moran was also included in the powerhouse cast of ABS-CBN TV series like '' Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin'' starri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippines
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republika sang Filipinas * ibg, Republika nat Filipinas * ilo, Republika ti Filipinas * ivv, Republika nu Filipinas * pam, Republika ning Filipinas * krj, Republika kang Pilipinas * mdh, Republika nu Pilipinas * mrw, Republika a Pilipinas * pag, Republika na Filipinas * xsb, Republika nin Pilipinas * sgd, Republika nan Pilipinas * tgl, Republika ng Pilipinas * tsg, Republika sin Pilipinas * war, Republika han Pilipinas * yka, Republika si Pilipinas In the recognized optional languages of the Philippines: * es, República de las Filipinas * ar, جمهورية الفلبين, Jumhūriyyat al-Filibbīn is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Got Me!
''You Got Me!'' is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film that tells a love story between three people: the strong aggressive police woman played by actress-host Toni Gonzaga, the shy-type police man played by actor-singer Sam Milby and the bad boy played by model-actor Zanjoe Marudo. It was produced by Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN Film Productions. This is the second film to feature Milby and Gonzaga after ''You Are the One (film), You Are the One'' (2006). Plot summary Insp.Amor "Moe" Santander (Toni Gonzaga) is a tough chick who's used to going after crooks. But there's also one thing she's running away from ever since her mother died: falling in love. Insp.Kevin Robles (Sam Milby) is daunted by most things, but most especially coming clean with the girl he's been loving from afar for a time now. Meanwhile, Caloy (Zanjoe Marudo) is a counterfeit DVD vendor whom Moe captures, along with his heart. Things get complicated when Caloy enlists Kevin's help to win Moe, just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Methamphetamine was discovered in 1893 and exists as two enantiomers: levo-methamphetamine and dextro-methamphetamine. ''Methamphetamine'' properly refers to a specific chemical substance, the racemic free base, which is an equal mixture of levomethamphetamine and dextromethamphetamine in their pure amine forms. It is rarely prescribed over concerns involving human neurotoxicity and potential for recreational use as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant, among other concerns, as well as the availability of safer substitute drugs with comparable treatment efficacy such as Adderall and Vyvanse. Dextromethamphetamine is a stronger CNS stimulant than levomethamphetamine. Both racemic methamphetamine and dextromethamphetamine are illicitly trafficked and sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasay City
Pasay, officially the City of Pasay ( fil, Lungsod ng Pasay; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 440,656 people. Due to its location just south of Manila, Pasay quickly became an urban town during the American colonial period. History Early history In local folk history about the period before the arrival of Spanish colonizers, Pasay is said to have been part of Namayan (sometimes also called Sapa), a confederation of barangays which supposedly controlled territory stretching from Manila Bay to Laguna de Bay, and which, upon the arrival of the Spanish, eventually became known as Santa Ana de Sapa (modern day Santa Ana, Manila). According to these legends, the ruler of Namayan bequeathed his territories in what is now Culi-culi, Pasay, and Baclaran to one of his sons, named Pasay, explaining the origin of the name. In another version of the legend, it was Rajah Sulay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Standard
The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines. , it is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, also own Journal Publications, Inc., the owner of tabloid papers ''People's Journal'' and ''People's Tonight''. Initially established as the ''Manila Standard'' in 1987, it merged with another newspaper, ''Today'', on March 6, 2005, and became the ''Manila Standard Today'' (MST). In 2015, the newspaper renamed itself as ''The Standard'' (temporarily ''The New Standard''), before reverting to its original name in 2016. History The ''Manila Standard'' was founded on February 11, 1987. The offices were then located at the bustling Ayala Avenue in the Makati CBD. In 1989, the group of Andres Soriano III bought out the Elizalde group and renamed the company Kagitingan Publications and relocated the offices in the Port Area, Manila. In June 1991, the group of businessman Alfonso Yuchengco bought int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tito Sotto
Vicente Castelo Sotto III (; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, had two stints each as Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. He served a total of four terms in the Senate: 1992 to 2004 and 2010 to 2022, tying the record for the longest-serving Senator with Lorenzo Tañada, Franklin Drilon, and Loren Legarda. In between his stints in the Senate, he led the Dangerous Drugs Board for a year. He became the Vice Mayor of Quezon City from 1988 to 1992, and later unsuccesfully ran for vice president in the 2022 elections as Panfilo Lacson's running mate. Beyond politics, Sotto is an accomplished songwriter, known for founding the iconic musical group VST & Co. alongside his brothers Vic and Val Sotto, which is considered one of the best Filipino bands of all-time and the "pioneer of the Manila sound". Sotto was also a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greggy Liwag
Greggy Liwag is a former Filipino actor. In 1984 he married Rosita Capuyon, Miss Philippines, 1983. They have three children, Nicole, John and Christopher. Since 1989, Liwag and his family reside in the United States. Life and career He appeared in movies such as ''Stepsisters'' (1979) with Lorna Tolentino, ''Tambay Sa Disco'' (1980) with Alma Moreno, ''High School Scandal'' (1981) with Gina Alajar, ''Palengke Queen'' (1982) with Nora Aunor, and ''Puppy Love'' (1982) with Janice de Belen. He did bold films such as ''Bomba Queen'' (1985) with Sarsi Emmanuelle, ''Paano Ang Aking Gabi?'' (1985) with Lala Montelibano, and ''Desperada'' (1986) with Vida Verde, among others. He was formerly linked to actress Pia Moran Maria Susan Casiño, professionally known as Pia Moran, is an actress in the Philippines. She was known as Miss Body Language for her risque dance moves. Career She worked as living mannequin in the department store in Cubao, Quezon City. She also .... Filmography ht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Search For Weng Weng
''The Search for Weng Weng'' is a 2013 documentary film about Filipino actor Weng Weng (1957–1992), directed by Andrew Leavold. The film follows Leavold's quest to discover the story of the largely forgotten actor, whose real name was Ernesto de la Cruz. His starring roles were in locally produced action comedies films that found worldwide distribution in the early 1980s. Weng Weng is the shortest leading man in cinema history, standing at 83 cm. Leavold, who is Australian, decided to travel to the Philippines with a backpack and a camera and assemble every piece of information he could on the actor. Leavold interviewed many who sometimes both worked with and knew the actor. This includes Eddie Nicart, Bobby A. Suarez, Marrie Lee, Dolphy, Imelda Marcos, Tikoy Aguiluz, among many others. Leavold eventually discovered his remaining relatives, who described the actor's childhood and last years. In 2007 a rough cut of the film was screened and caught the attention of producers w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacklyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Show'', ''White Slavery'', and ''Santa Juana''. Jose's works include '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'' in 2002 and '' Te Amo'' in 2004. Her series ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. She has starred in the soap operas '' Babalik Kang Muli'' and ''Nagsimula sa Puso''. Jose is also known for her work with actor Juan Rodrigo. She is also known for playing the iconic Magda in the TV and film adaptations of the Primetime Soap Opera ''Mula Sa Puso'' and acting in the 1980s films ''Hati Tayo Sa Magdamag'' (VIVA Films) and ''White Slavery'' (directed by Lino Brocka). Other notable roles include Anne Curtis in ''Dyosa'' in 2008 and Ellen Delgado in ''A Secret Affair'' in 2012. In 2016, Jose starred in Brillante Mendoza's Palme d'Or-nominated film ''Ma' Rosa,'' f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirso Cruz III
Tirso Silvano Cruz III (born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Urian Award recipient. Early life Cruz was born at 2:46 AM on April 1, 1952 at University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Sampaloc, Manila to Tirso Bailey Cruz, Jr. and Elma Acosta Silvano. He is the grandson by paternal line of Tirso Muñoz Cruz Sr. and María Loreto Lagrosa Bailey, and by maternal line of Tomas Silvano and Petra Acosta. Loreto's father, Lewis Edwin Bailey, was an American soldier, from Stowe, Vermont, and was the son of French Canadian immigrants. Personal life Cruz married Erlinda "Lynn" Erillo Ynchausti in 1981. The couple have two sons and one daughter, TJ (October 22, 1981–November 21, 2018), Bodie and Djanin. Bodie Cruz was a housemate in ''Pinoy Big Brother:'' ''Season 2''. On November 21, 2018, his eldest son TJ di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey Perz
Michael Richard Perz is a Filipino-Swiss dancer and occasional actor. He is under contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic. Biography Mickey Perz was born in Vienna, Austria to an Austrian father and a Filipino mother. His mother is from Alcala, Pangasinan. He finished his degree in business in the HVA Didac in Europe and worked as a computer analyst in Unisys. Perz auditioned in for a spot in the second season 2 Pinoy Big Brother Milan, Italy. He was one of the first batch of housemates to enter the Big Brother House. He placed second to Beatriz Saw. After Pinoy Big Brother, he and Saicy Aguila had guest appearances in ASAP. He was also cast in a lead role in Gee-Ann was cast in a lead role for the romance-fantasy series Love Spell in a multi-episodic story titled Bumalaka, Bulalakaw, Boom! alongside his fellow PBB housemates Bodie Cruz and Gee-Ann Abrahan Gianina Maria Sta. Maria Abrahan-Perz (born November 6, 1985), also known as Gee-Ann Abrahan, is a Filipino actress a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gee-Ann Abrahan
Gianina Maria Sta. Maria Abrahan-Perz (born November 6, 1985), also known as Gee-Ann Abrahan, is a Filipino actress and former reality show contestant. She came to prominence from her stint in the Pinoy Big Brother (season 2), second season of ''Pinoy Big Brother'', hailed as the fourth Big Placer, placing behind Wendy Valdez, Mickey Perz and season winner Beatriz Saw. Early life Abrahan was born in Quezon City, Philippines. An alumna of Assumption College in San Lorenzo, Makati, she was part of the school's cheerleading team. She is a collector of voodoo dolls and stuffed toys since the age of six. During her stay in the Pinoy Big Brother House, she brought along the doll she owned the longest, a baby doll called Pamela which had been in her possession for 15 years. On Day 63 of the reality show, she gave Pamela away to an orphaned girl as part of a sacrifice and letting go. Career After her Pinoy Big Brother stint, Gee-Ann was cast in a lead role for the romance-fantasy series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
