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Qpids
''Qpids'' is a Philippine reality love-team search which aired on ABS-CBN from May 23 to September 25, 2005. The show featured nine loveteams who competed through races and acting challenges. At the end of each challenge, the weakest loveteam was eliminated, until the final four loveteams remained. The winner of the "Ultimate Loveteam" title was determined through a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores. ''Qpids'' was also broadcast on TFC: The Filipino Channel. Production Origin and concept After the success in 2004 of reality talent search program '' Star Circle Quest'' where he had been a juror, ''Qpids'' creator Laurenti Dyogi conceptualized a similar reality talent search program, this time with the intent to find the best acting loveteam. ''Star Circle Quest'', which by then was popularly known by its acronym SCQ, became the inspiration for ''SCQpids'', the name being a play on "SCQ" and the word "cupid". The first two letters were eventually dropped and the show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabb Drilon
''Qpids'' is a Philippine reality love-team search which aired on ABS-CBN from May 23 to September 25, 2005. The show featured nine loveteams who competed through races and acting challenges. At the end of each challenge, the weakest loveteam was eliminated, until the final four loveteams remained. The winner of the "Ultimate Loveteam" title was determined through a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores. ''Qpids'' was also broadcast on TFC: The Filipino Channel. Production Origin and concept After the success in 2004 of reality talent search program '' Star Circle Quest'' where he had been a juror, ''Qpids'' creator Laurenti Dyogi conceptualized a similar reality talent search program, this time with the intent to find the best acting loveteam. ''Star Circle Quest'', which by then was popularly known by its acronym SCQ, became the inspiration for ''SCQpids'', the name being a play on "SCQ" and the word "cupid". The first two letters were eventually dropped and the show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carla Humphries
Madeleine Lauren Humphries (born May 20, 1988), known professionally as Madeleine Humphries and formerly as Carla Humphries is an American-born Filipino actress and commercial model. Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in the television drama ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' (2006), and as Brenda Smith in the youth-oriented program ''Abt Ur Luv'' (2006). She also appeared on the January 2011 cover of FHM Philippines Magazine. Humphries was a member of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents from 2003 to early 2009. In March 2010, she joined TV5's line-up of talents. In 2013, she starred in the action film '' 10,000 Hours'' alongside Robin Padilla where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Early life Madeleine Lauren Humphries was born in San Francisco, California to a Filipina mother and an Italian-American father who grew up in France. Humphries is the second of four children; she and older brother Alec were born in the United States, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mhyco Aquino
Oliver Aquino (born April 26, 1989) is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Aquino was a member of ABS-CBN network's circle of homegrown talents called Star Magic and was once a member of the defunct '' ASAP'' boy dance group, Animé, along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, John Wayne Sace, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona. In 2013, Aquino portrayed Jericho 'Jec-Jec' Manansala in 2013-14 TV series of ''Got to Believe'' In 2014 he appeared in the film '' Kasal'' directed by Joselito Altarejos. Aquino portrayed Lorenz Gabriel in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Bas ... from 2015 to 2016. In 2016, Aquino appeared in another Altarejos-directed film ''T.P.O.''. Filmography Television Film Awards and nominations Notes References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazel Ann Mendoza
Hazel Ann Mendoza (born Lourdes Angelic Teofisto Pla on 26 April 1988) is a Filipino former actress and a former Star Magic talent. Her late father was Spanish-English and also the father of former actress Nadia Montenegro. She became an artist of GMA Network for half-year. Education Mendoza studied in Adamson University with the degree in Bachelor of Science in education. Current and last career In 2009, Mendoza moved back to GMA Network via ''Darna'' and ''Bantatay ''Bantatay'' (International title: ''The Guardian'') is a Philippine television drama comedy fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the 1995 Film ''Fluke'' and ''100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd''. Directed by Don Michae ...'' for her last appearance in 2010 until she decided to leave show business. Filmography Television Movies References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mendoza, Hazel Ann 1988 births Filipino child actresses Filipino film actresses Filipino television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wayne Sace
John Wayne Sace (born May 9, 1989) is a Filipino character actor and dancer. He first rose to prominence from being a former child actor to a teen idol. Life and career Sace was a member of ABS-CBN network's circle of homegrown talents called Star Magic. He started off as a child actor and later became a member of the defunct '' ASAP'' boy dance group AnimE along with Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Mhyco Aquino, Sergio Garcia, Emman Abeleda and Mico Aytona. After an average success of being a teen idol, Sace's career went stiff due to a number of personal issues. Sace was raised by his grandparents while his immediate family is residing in the United States. Sace was once separated from his non-showbiz wife but later reunited, with whom he has three children. On October 12, 2016, Sace was injured, while his friend died after a shooting incident which took place in Pasig. Sace and Eric Sabino, his deceased companion, were part of the Pasig city police's drug watch list for their in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Roco
Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco. On October 1, 2022, Roco and four other persons were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was fou .... Filmography Television Films References External links * Star Magic personalities ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities Living people 1989 births Filipino twins Participants in Philippine reality television series People from Cebu City Male actors from Cebu {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Roco
Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born 12 April 1989 in Cebu), professionally known as Felix Roco, is a Filipino actor. Biography The son of local cinema legend Bembol Roco, 21-year-old Felix Roco made a mark with his internationally acclaimed performance in the Venice Film Festival double-awardee Engkwentro. Taking the lead role of Richard, a gangster running away from the murderous City Death Squad, Felix Roco shows an undeniable range and versatility that may be called one of his most challenging performances ever done. Because Engkwentro was shot a la one continuous take, Felix Roco styled his performance like a stageplay—memorizing all his lines and deeply internalizing his character. With no room for mistakes, Felix delved into the role—doing his own stunts and narrowly avoiding injuries on set. In order to prepare for his performance, Felix Roco drew from his own past experiences. A former fraternity member, Felix overcame his "wild" younger days and has now transformed hims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabel Blaesi
Isabel Blaesi (born April 1, 1990) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for playing the role Lisa in ''Abt Ur Luv''. Early life Blaesi was born to a Swiss father Robert Blaesi, a watchmaker, and a Filipina mother Susan. She studied in Switzerland from fourth grade until her sophomore year. When Blaesi went back to the Philippines, she decided to go in the showbiz just like her sister, Andrea of Star Magic Batch 2. Career Isabel was one of the lucky questors of the first Star Circle Quest. She was on the top 20 questors but then she failed to make it to the top 10. After getting booted she signed a contract with Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is the talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1992. ... and later on was launched as a member of Star Magic Batch 13. Filmography References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paw Diaz
Amparo "Paw" Diaz (born March 16, 1987) is a Filipina former actress, model and TV host in the Philippines, came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN's reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist. She is known for doing afternoon dramas in supporting or special participation roles and became the lead role as Wilda Abrantes in the 2010 mini-afternoon series of Precious Hearts Romances Romance-Drama fiction author Martha Cecilla in The Substitute Bride opposite Rafael Rosell. Her biggest break is playing the 1996 antagonist Soraya Montenegro who was originally portrayed by Character Actress Itatí Cantoral in the Remake Mexican International Television Hit Maria la del Barrio to the lead character with the title name portrayed by Erich Gonzales and originally played by Mexican Queen of Entertainment and Telenovela's Thalia which aired on the primetime slot in 2011. Filmography Film *Can This Be Love - Ria (2005) * ''All About Love'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauleen Luna
Marie Pauleen Luna Sotto (born Marie Pauleen Javier Luna; born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress and television personality. She appears on GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. Career Luna began her show business career when she joined ''Eat Bulaga!s ''Little Miss Philippines'' talent contest in 1995 where she first met her future husband, Vic Sotto. She began acting at 13 years of age when she became a member of ABS-CBN Corporation's Star Magic Batch 11 in 2002, before transferring to GMA Network. She played the role of Odessa in ''Etheria'', the second installment of the ''Encantadia'' trilogy, and appeared in the second Koreanovela adaptation of GMA Network's ''Ako si Kim Samsoon''. Following this, she appeared in ''Luna Mystika'', starring Heart Evangelista. In 2009 she played with Dennis Trillo and Jennica Garcia in the romantic-com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence. Curtis has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two FAMAS Awards, a Luna Award, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and five PMPC Star Awards for Television. Additionally, she has also been nominated for two Gawad Urian Awards, and eight PMPC Star Awards for Movies. Regarded as one of the most influential celebrities in the Philippines, ''Forbes Asia'' named her as one of the top 100 digital stars in the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2021, she remains as the Philippines' top Instagram personality with over 17 million followers, and is also the 4th most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook with over 18 million followers. She was also the first Filipino to reach 14 million followers on Twitter, and is currently the second most followed Filip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karel Marquez
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986; Manila, Philippines), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur. Career Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama '' Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?''. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program ''SOP''. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show '' Bitoy's Funniest Videos'', titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'', as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |