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Rhian Ramos
Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (; born October 3, 1990), professionally known as Rhian Ramos, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. She is an exclusive talent of GMA Network Career Ramos started working in commercials including McDonald's Philippines McJelly Trio. Her first television series was ''Captain Barbell'' in 2006, and a year later she was part of ''Lupin''. She has played the lead role in ''My Only Love''. In 2007, Ramos had her film debut in '' The Promise'' in which she won her first Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress. She also starred in the horror film ''Ouija''. In 2008, Ramos was chosen to host '' Pinoy Idol Extra'', the daily update edition of ''Pinoy Idol''. Ramos also starred in two Philippine dramas, '' Codename: Asero'', and in ''LaLola'', a remake of the 2007 Argentine television comedy telenovela of the same name. By the end of the year, Ramos finished two feature films, ''My Monster Mom'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howell (name)
Howell is a surname and given name originating from Wales. It is not a particularly common name among those of Welsh ancestry, as it is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Hywel. It originates in a dynasty of kings in Wales and Brittany in the 9th and 10th century, and three Welsh royal houses of that time onwards. The Tudor Royal house of England was also descended from them. Notable people with the name include: Surname A *Ada Verdun Howell (1902–1981), Australian author and poet * Albert Howell (cricketer) (1898–1958), English cricketer * Alfred Brazier Howell (1886–1961), American zoologist, primarily a mammalogist * Algie Howell (born 1938), American Democratic politician *Alice Howell (1886–1961), American silent movie actress *Anthony Howell (actor) (born 1971), British TV actor * Anthony Howell (performance artist) (born 1945), British performance artist *Arlene Howell (born 1939), American TV actress * Arthur H. Howell (1872–1940), American zoologist B *Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine 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] |
Chris Pang
Christopher Pang (born 29 December 1984) is an Australian actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Colin Khoo in ''Crazy Rich Asians'' (2018) and Lee Takkam in '' Tomorrow, When the War Began'' (2010). Early life Pang was born in Melbourne and is the son of Wing Chun instructors. His paternal grandparents are from Canton, China while his father, Barry Pang, was born and raised in Australia. His mother, Anne Pang, was born in Taiwan and migrated to Australia in the 1970s. He was educated at Scotch College. Pang is distantly related to Bruce Lee as Lee's father was a cousin of Pang's paternal grandmother, and both came from the same village in Canton. Through his mother Anne Pang, Pang is a descendant of Wong Nai Siong, the Chinese revolutionary leader, Christian reformer and humanitarian who was key in the Fujian province in overthrowing the propaganda machine of the late Qing dynasty. He later enrolled in a university and majored in multimedia studies. Uns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glaiza De Castro
Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility. Regarded as an acclaimed actress, she won "Best Actress" at the 37th Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards. She has also earned multiple nominations at the prestigious FAMAS Awards & Gawad Urian Awards. In 2016, de Castro won her first acting award as the "Teleserye Actress of the Year" at the 3rd PEP List Awards. In 2017, she was honored with a Gawad Filipino's Media People's Choice Award for being an advocate for women's rights. The following year, de Castro has once again won "Best Actress in a TV Series" at the 8th EdukCircle Awards. In 2019, she bagged another "Best Film Actress" award at the 5th Platinum Stallion Media Awards. In 2021, she received the "Best Film Award" for her movie “''Midnight in a Perfect World''” i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rich Man's Daughter
''The Rich Man's Daughter'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on May 11, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Second Chances''. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by ''My Faithful Husband'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Jade Tanchingco is born into a wealthy and traditional Chinese-Filipino family. She always believed she would end up married to her boyfriend, David until she falls in love with a female, Althea. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Rhian Ramos as Jade Tanchingco * Glaiza de Castro as Althea Guevarra ;Supporting cast * Luis Alandy as David Limjoco * Katrina Halili as Louella "Wila" Mateo * Mike Tan as Paul Tanchingco * Chynna Ortaleza as Batchi Luna * Sheena Halili as Sally Lim-Tanchingco * Gloria Romero as Ama Cecilia Tanchingco * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B-Meg Llamados
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, or simply known as the Magnolia Hotshots, are a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. The team is owned by San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC). The team is one of three PBA ball clubs currently owned by the SMC group of companies, along with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the San Miguel Beermen. They have 14 PBA championships, tied with Barangay Ginebra and the Alaska Aces (PBA), Alaska Aces for the second-most championships overall, trailing only San Miguel Beermen by 14. The franchise plays under numerous brand names of the company but is best known by its original name, Purefoods. It remains as one of the most popular teams in the PBA, winning fourteen PBA titles and is the fourth team in PBA history to win a Grand Slam (PBA), Grand Slam. The players most identified with the franchise are Alvin Patrimonio, James Yap, and Marc Pingris, among others. Patrim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Panday (2009 Film)
''Ang Panday'' () is a 2009 Filipino action fantasy film adapted from Carlo J. Caparas' ''Panday'' comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, it stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Phillip Salvador and Iza Calzado. It was released on December 25, 2009. The movie was produced by GMA Pictures. Revilla previously starred as a version of the title character, Flavio the blacksmith, in the film ''Dugo ng Panday'' (1993). Phillip Salvador, who plays the antagonist Lizardo, portrayed Flavio in a television series adaptation of '' Ang Panday'' (2005). Plot Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo (Phillip Salvador) sent an army of monsters to subjugate the land and its people. Lizardo succeeded, but a prophecy tells of a comet that will fall to Earth, and a man who will wield a weapon that will free the people from Lizardo's tyranny. Flavio ( Bong Revilla Jr.) is a blacksmith content with living a quiet, uneventful life in a town mostly untouched by Lizardo's evil. But when the comet of pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Records
Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as just Universal Music) is a Dutch–American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the " Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group. Tencent acquired ten percent of Universal Music Group in March 2020 for €3 billion and acquired an additional ten percent stake in January 2021. Pershing Square Holdings later acquired ten percent of UMG prior to its IPO on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The company went public on September 21, 2021, at a valuation of €46 billion. In 2019, '' Fast Company'' named Universal Music Group the most innovative music company and listed UMG among the Top 50 most innovative companies in the world and "amid the music industry's digital tran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stairway To Heaven (Philippines TV Series)
''Stairway to Heaven'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 South Korean television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, Andoy Ranay and Mac Alejandre, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos. It premiered on September 14, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Adik Sa'Yo''. The series concluded on December 11, 2009, with a total of 65 episodes. The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video and is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dingdong Dantes as Pocholo "Cholo" Fuentebella * Rhian Ramos as Jodi Reyes-Fuentebella / Jenna Cruz ;Supporting cast * TJ Trinidad as Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias * Glaiza de Castro as Eunice Aragon * Sandy Andolong as Zoila Fuentebella * Jestoni Alarcon as Jovan Reyes * Jean Garcia as Maita Aragon-Reyes * Soliman Cruz as Dindo Aragon * Karen delos Reyes as Bernadette "Badet" Mallari * Carlo Gonzalez as En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zorro (Philippines TV Series)
''Zorro'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 7, 2009 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by ''Darna'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Richard Gutierrez as Antonio de la Cruz Pelaez / Zorro ;Supporting cast *Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido *Jaclyn Jose as Chiquita Pelaez *Michelle Madrigal as Juana Manalo / Caballera *Bianca King as Cara * Eddie Gutierrez as Luis Aragon *TJ Trinidad as Ramon Pelaez *Joel Torre as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso *Leo Martinez as Carlos Pulido *Pinky Marquez as Catalina Pulido *Ricky Davao as Felipe Gomez *Bobby Andrews as Pedro Gonzales *Antonio Aquitania as Bernardo * Robert Villar as Pepe Alugbati *Epy Quizon as Shihong / Tahong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundo
Sundo - also known as Kouk Sun Do (국선도) - is a Korean Taoist art based on meditation, and which aims at the personal development of its practitioners, both at the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Through the practice of meditation, abdominal breathing and holding positions, the practitioner cultivates his “ Ki” (vital energy, also called Qi in Chinese), and develops flexibility, physical ease, health and serenity. Rather similar to Indian Yoga or Chinese Qigong arts like Tai chi, Sundo has its origins in the mountains of present-day Korea, millennia ago; The particularity of this art is the extreme richness of the exercises according to the level of the practitioner, which allows a smooth progression adapted to the rhythm of life of modern humans. Sundo (Hangul: 선도; Hanja: 仙道) should not be confused with Sunmudo (Hangul: 선무도; Hanja: 禅 武 道). Although their pronunciations appear similar, the former is a Taoist health practice based on static ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Monster Mom
''My Monster Mom'' is a 2008 comedy-drama film produced and distributed by Regal Films and GMA Pictures. It stars Annabelle Rama as Esme, an abrasive, loudmouth mother, and Ruffa Gutierrez as Abbey, her American-spoken daughter from the United States. Together they go through a series of antics and mishaps that eventually shapes their relationship for the better. Plot Esmeralda "Esme" Fajardo, a young, spirited, and ultra-liberal teenager who lives in Cebu goes to Manila to study for college, only to fall in love with a guy named Waldo, a beguiling and charming gentleman ( Eddie Gutierrez) who seemingly has the same feelings for her. Her (often clandestine) rendezvous with him eventually resulted in her getting pregnant, which made her stop schooling. Left with no choice, she lives with him under one roof, only to find out that he is cheating on her. After a violent confrontation, she flees and resorts to doing odd jobs to earn money. Several months pass and she soon gives birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
