Raymond Lauchengco
Raymond Lauchengco (born November 29, 1964) is a Filipino actor, artist, and singer with roots in musical theater. His foray into showbusiness began at the age of 12 when he played the role of Louis, son of Anna, in the Repertory Philippines staging of ''The King and I''. Career Lauchengco went on to join mainstream Philippine showbusiness at the age of 18, cementing his reputation as one of the hottest teen idols of the 1980s when he appeared as one of five young male leads in the hugely popular film, ''Bagets''. Lauchengco was the Philippine representative to the prestigious Tokyo Music Festival in 1987 and has performed in both solo and group concerts in over 25 countries. He is the recipient of the Aliw Award for Best Concert Collaboration for the concert series, The Best of Us, with Ayen Laurel. Raymond has released seven albums, to both critical and commercial success. On June 23, 1993, he launched the album "New Every Morning" at the Cosmo Bar, and his first album under Dy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maynila (TV Series)
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1964 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. * January 5 - In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since the fifteenth century, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople meet in Jerusalem. * January 6 – A British firm, the Leyland Motor Corp., announces the sale of 450 buses to the Cuban government, challenging the United States blockade of Cuba. * January 9 – ''Martyrs' Day'': Armed clashes between United States troops and Panamanian civilians in the Panama Canal Zone precipitate a major international crisis, resulting in the deaths of 21 Panamanians and 4 U.S. soldiers. * January 11 – United States Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous to one's health (the first such statement from the U.S. government). * January 12 ** Zanzibar Revolution: The predominantly Arab government of Zanzibar is overthrown by African nationalist rebels; a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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PhilStar
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The newspaper is owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., which also publishes the monthly magazine ''People Asia'' and the Sunday magazines ''Starweek'' and ''Let's Eat''. As part of the Philstar Media Group, its sister publications include business newspaper ''BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet ''The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids ''Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Philstar Life and Wheels.ph, and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was ac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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MYX Music Awards
The Myx Music Awards, currently known as the Myx Awards, are accolades presented by the cable channel Myx to honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. The awards ceremony is held annually and occurs most commonly in March, and broadcast delayed on Myx. Myx viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via SMS text messaging by 2010 it is 60% fan votes through internet and 40% artists votes. Sarah Geronimo has the most wins in the history of the award ceremony. Ceremonies Award categories Competitive awards *Myx Music Award for Favorite Music Video * Myx Music Award for Favorite Song *Myx Music Award for Favorite Artist *Myx Music Award for Favorite New Artist *Myx Music Award for Favorite Rock Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Urban Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Mellow Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Collaboration * Myx Music Award for Favorite International Video Retired awards *Myx Music Award for Favorite Indie ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Philippine STAR
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The newspaper is owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., which also publishes the monthly magazine ''People Asia'' and the Sunday magazines ''Starweek'' and ''Let's Eat''. As part of the Philstar Media Group, its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Philstar Life and Wheels.ph, and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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In Your Eyes (2010 Film)
''In Your Eyes'' is a 2010 Filipino romantic drama film produced and released by Viva Films and GMA Pictures. The film premiered on August 18, 2010. Plot Ciara (Claudine Barretto) is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia (Anne Curtis) who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents. After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm (Richard Gutierrez), Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan. In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart. Meanwhile, time spen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Of All The Things (film)
''Of All the Things'' is a 2012 Filipino romantic-comedy film starring Regine Velasquez and Aga Muhlach. The film was produced by GMA Pictures and VIVA Films. It was released on September 26, 2012. This film is Regine and Aga's third team-up after ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (1999) and ''Pangako Ikaw Lang'' (2001), both produced by Viva Films. Production Background and development The film was first announced in 2009 by VIVA Films. The lead actor, Aga Muhlach signed a three-movie contract and one of them was the film that reunites him with Asia's songbird Regine Velasquez after 8 years.Aga Muhlach signs on for 3 movies By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS ''Manila Bulletin''.Retrieved 08-27-2012 The two previously paired up in ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' in 1999 and ''Pangako Ikaw Lang'' in 2001. Critically acclaimed direct ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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First Love (2018 Film)
''First Love'' is a 2018 Philippine drama-romance film written and directed by Paul Soriano starring Aga Muhlach and Bea Alonzo. It was filmed in Vancouver, Canada and released in the Philippines on October 17, 2018. The film was produced by Ten17P in participation with Star Cinema and Viva Films. Plot Ali (Bea Alonzo) is an impulsive photographer who savors every moment of her life. Nick (Aga Muhlach), is a venture capitalist Venture capital (often abbreviated as VC) is a form of private equity financing that is provided by venture capital firms or funds to startups, early-stage, and emerging companies that have been deemed to have high growth potential or which ha ..., who accidentally meets Ali in a bookshop where Ali works. The two strangers bump into each other underneath the shop’s doorway and, in slo-mo fashion, they connect on a deep, romantic level that doesn’t quite reach you. Ali’s infectious charm is too strong for Nick to resist though. She is full of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dear Uge
''Dear Uge'' is a Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eugene Domingo and Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing '' Wowowin''. The show concluded on February 13, 2022. It was replaced by ''The Best Ka!'' on its timeslot. Premise Urbana Genoveva Esperanza hosts a web show titled as ''Dear Uge'' where she features love stories. Joining her in the show is her feeling charming sidekick, Devine. Cast and characters ;Main cast * Eugene Domingo as Urbana Genoveva "Uge" Esperanza * Divine Aucina as Divine ;Recurring cast * Skelly Clarkson as Hercules * Jessah Nicole as Mercy * Dave Bornea as Diego * Tery Gian * Euwenn Aleta * Jo Berry as So Very * Jelai Andres * Atak Arana as Kata / Kerry * Jak Roberto as Berto * Aaron Yanga as Darak Production Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tadhana
''Tadhana'' () is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Marian Rivera, it premiered on May 20, 2017 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up replacing ''Karelasyon''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Featuring a story of an overseas Filipino worker's struggles and sacrifices to work in a foreign land, and face separation and being homesick across the world in the hope of the loved ones' better future. Production In March 2019, Dingdong Dantes served as substitute host of the show, after Marian Rivera went to parental leave due to her pregnancy. In March 2020, principal photography was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming was continued in September 2020. The show resumed its programming on October 3, 2020. Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Magandang Buhay
''Magandang Buhay'' () is a Philippine morning talk show that premiered on April 18, 2016, and airs every Monday to Friday at 09:00 ( PST), replacing ''Kris TV''. The show was originally broadcast on ABS-CBN until the network's shutdown in 2020. It is currently broadcast on cable channel Kapamilya Channel and free-to-air channel A2Z. Karla Estrada, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Jolina Magdangal-Escueta originally served as the main hosts until Estrada's departure in 2022 following her congressional bid. Estrada was replaced by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. History The title is inspired from a popular line of the same name from the drama series ''Dream Dad''. ''Magandang Buhay'' debuted on ABS-CBN every Monday to Friday at 07:30 ( PST) on April 18, 2016, replacing ''Kris TV''. On June 21, 2016, the show moved its time slot to 08:00 ( PST) onwards. On March 26, 2020, ''Magandang Buhay'' was broadcast via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic's enhanced community quarantine in Luzo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |