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Ping Medina
Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jose Rizal'' with his father, Pen Medina playing as the young Paciano Rizal. In 2012, Medina was chosen as the host of CNN's travel show '' CNNGo'' along with his co-host Nikki Gil. In late November 2016, Medina became involved in an altercation with fellow actor Baron Geisler Baron Frederick von Geisler (; born June 5, 1982) is a Filipino actor, businessman, occasional model, resource speaker, amateur artist, and aspiring poet of German-American descent. As a child actor and later as a teen idol, Geisler's career .... Medina released a lengthy Facebook post with a photo of himself, sitting on a wheelchair and his middle finger aloft using his broken hand wrapped in bandages as a gesture of contempt against Geisler in the wake of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasig
Pasig, officially the City of Pasig ( fil, Lungsod ng Pasig), 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 803,159 people. It is located along the eastern border of Metro Manila with Rizal province, the city shares its name with the Pasig River. A formerly rural settlement, Pasig is primarily residential and industrial, but has been becoming increasingly commercial in recent years, particularly after the construction of the Ortigas Center business district in its west. The city is home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig, based in Pasig Cathedral, a landmark built around the same time as the town's foundation in 1573. Pasig was formerly part of Rizal province before the formation of Metro Manila, the national capital region of the country. The seat of government of Rizal was hosted in Pasig at the old Rizal Provincial Capitol until a new capitol was opened in Antipolo, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Finger
In Western culture, "the finger", or the middle finger (as in giving someone the (middle) finger, the bird or flipping someone off) is an obscene hand gesture. The gesture communicates moderate to extreme contempt, and is roughly equivalent in meaning to "fuck you", "fuck me", "shove it up your ass/arse", "up yours" or "go fuck yourself". It is performed by showing the back of a hand that has only the middle finger extended upwards, though in some locales, the thumb is extended. Extending the finger is considered a symbol of contempt in several cultures, especially in the Western world. Many cultures use similar gestures to display their disrespect, although others use it to express pointing without intentional disrespect. The gesture is usually used to express contempt but can also be used humorously or playfully. The gesture dates back to ancient Greece and it was also used in ancient Rome. Historically, it represented the phallus. In the early 1800s, it gained increasing r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Clara (2010 TV Series)
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine television drama, Philippine drama television series which aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' block from October 25, 2010, to June 3, 2011, replacing ''1DOL''. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the series stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes together with an ensemble cast. It is a remake of the Mara Clara, 1992 series of the same name that starred Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestizos, mestiza'' heroine in ''Noli Me Tángere (novel), Noli Me Tángere'', a novel written by José Rizal. ''Mara Clara'' was the highest-rated program of 2011 in Philippine television according to Kantar Media Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. The viewers and netizens praised the role of Jhong Hilario as the antagonist Gary, who made Mara's life hellish. Series overview Adaptation ''Mara Clara'' was a remake of the 1992 television series, ''Mara Clara'' an adapted novel and serial of Emil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepeng Agimat (TV Series)
'' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Pepeng Agimat'', more popularly known as simply Pepeng Agimat () was the second installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series '' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla'' (''"Amulet: The Legendary Chronicles of Ramon Revilla"'') aired by ABS-CBN that started November 14, 2009 and ended on February 27, 2010. The character of Pepeng Agimat is portrayed by Jolo Revilla. Overview 1973 film ''Agimat: Ang mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Pepeng Agimat'' is a TV adaptation of a film entitled ''Pepeng Agimat...Sa Daigdig ng Kababalaghan'' (''"Pepe the Amulet...in the World of Mystery"''), a 1973 film which starred Ramon Revilla, Sr. as the title role Pepeng Agimat. It also starred Gloria Romero, Rosemarie Gil, and Bella Flores. The film was directed by Tony Cayado. 1999 film The 1973 film has also been remade on 1999. It starred Bong Revilla Jr., son of the lead actor of the original film Ramon Revilla Sr. who also particip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tayong Dalawa
''Tayong Dalawa'' (International title: ''The Two of Us'') is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from January 19, 2009 to September 25, 2009, replacing '' Dyosa'' and was replaced by '' Lovers in Paris''. The story revolves around two brothers ( Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson) who share the same name, the same aspirations, and the same lady-of-interest (Kim Chiu). The title of the series was taken from one of Rey Valera’s classic songs, in a manner similar to most Filipino soap operas. Plot summary David "JR" Garcia Jr. was born into a poor family. His father, David Sr., deserted his mother Marlene Dionisio before he was born because his wife, Ingrid Martinez is pregnant with David "Dave" Garcia Jr. When Audrey King and her family go to Tagaytay for a visit, she falls from a set of high stairs. JR saves her life and introduces himself as David Garcia Jr. after she asks for his name without seeing what he looked like. When Audrey is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palos (TV Series)
''Palos'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama action series the series is loosely based on the classic Filipino comics and film character of the same name ''Palos'', starring Cesar Montano and Jake Cuenca. The series debuted on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block from January 28, 2008, to April 25, 2008, replacing '' Ysabella''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Origins Comics ''Alyas Palos'' (Alias Eel) is a comic serial novel by Virgilio and Nestor Redondo, which was first serialized in Tagalog Klasiks in 1961. The title character was a thief and a kind-hearted felon with exceptional safe-cracking skills. Premise The story begins when Giancarlo is orphaned at a young age when his mother, Grazella, is killed in a shooting incident in Macau. He blames his mother's death on an agent known only as "Palos", and vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her death. Cast and characters Lead cast Protagonist * Cesar Montano as Fabio Cassimir / Palos * Jake Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prinsesa Ng Banyera
''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' (International title: ''Fish Port Princess'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine weekday daytime soap opera of ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block, from October 8, 2007 to May 23, 2008 which aired after ''Wowowee''. It stars Kristine Hermosa and Angelika Dela Cruz with TJ Trinidad, Rafael Rosell and Ara Mina. It ruled the afternoon programming and was also shown worldwide through The Filipino Channel weekdays and its affiliate S+A, and Saturdays as a 5-episode marathon. The TV series also aired in Malaysia via TV3 (Malaysia) weekdays in 2010. The series was streaming online on YouTube. Production The TV series marked Kristine Hermosa's comeback to television drama and her first daytime telenovela for the network. This marked her second pairing with her successful team up with actor TJ Trinidad after ''Gulong ng Palad''. The series was also a planned primetime project. The series was also delayed one week internationally but aired the entire first week on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makita Ka Lang Muli
''Makita Ka Lang Muli'' (International title: ''Just to See You Again'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. It stars Roderick Paulate, Oyo Boy Sotto and Carlo Aquino. It premiered on November 6, 2006 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''Pinakamamahal''. The series concluded on February 16, 2007 with a total of 75 episodes. It was replaced by '' Muli'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Roderick Paulate as Valetin Barba / Vicar Barbarosa * Oyo Boy Sotto as Roy * Carlo Aquino as Leo ;Supporting cast * Celia Rodriguez as Olmypia Van Helden * LJ Reyes as Vianne * JC de Vera as Matthew * Ana Roces * Andrea del Rosario as Sofia * Cris Villanueva * Sugar Mercado as Andeng * Janette McBride as Cali * Dion Ignacio * Tanya Garcia Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle-Lapid (born August 5, 1981), known professionally as Tanya Garcia (), is a Filipinos, Filipina actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etheria
''Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' (International title: ''Etheria: The Fifth Kingdom of Encantadia'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the second installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on December 12, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Encantadia''. The series concluded on February 17, 2006 with a total of 50 episodes. It was replaced by '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise After peace was restored in Encantadia, the past sneaks up on the sisters. With the lives of their loved ones at stake, they must go back in time to stop a tribe in their plan to destroy the present. In their journey, questions would be answered and the sisters must destroy the past to save the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit
''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'' (International title: ''Angels Without a Heaven'') is a Philippine drama television series from May 9, 2005 to February 24, 2006 on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' replacing ''Spirits'' and was replaced by ''Sa Piling Mo''. It depicts the lives of exploited and unfortunate children and was inspired by the 1970 film "''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit''" produced and written by Fernando Poe Jr. under the pen name "''Ronwaldo Reyes''", which he used for the first time. Synopsis A group of street children with different stories unite to survive the harsh conditions and harsher realities life applies to them. Cast Main *Nikki Bagaporo as Lorenza "Enchang" Bello – a girl with a blind mother Loleng, whom she loses after the police mistakenly accuse her of theft. Roams the streets with her friend Pepay in order to find her mother again. She is later adopted by the Sison family, and reunited with her biological father Albert. *Carl John Barrameda as Dodong – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
