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Reyna Films
Reyna Films was a Filipino film production company managed by Armida Siguion-Reyna and her son Carlitos Siguion-Reyna in 1991. It was known for its critically acclaimed and award-winning films such as ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' and '' Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin''. Reyna Films produced 13 films from 1991 to 2000. Armida Siguion-Reyna also appeared as actress, aside from being a producer, in three of her productions: ''Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal'', ''Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin'' and ''Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin''. The company has been defunct since 2000, after ''Azucena''. History Prior to this production company, Armida Siguion-Reyna already established Aawitan Kita Productions, known for the Filipino musical program ''Aawitan Kita''. She also established PERA Productions in 1977, with only three films produced. After which, Siguion-Reyna worked as line producer with different film productions from 1979 to 1983. In 1988, Siguion-Reyna co-produced with Viva Films a film ''Misi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armida Siguion-Reyna
Armida Siguion-Reyna (born Armida Liwanag Ponce Enrile; November 4, 1930February 11, 2019) was a Filipina singer, film and stage actress, producer and television show host. She was the chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board during the Estrada administration from 1998 to 2001. Early life and education Armida Siguion-Reyna was born as Armida Liwanag Ponce Enrile on November 4, 1930 in Malabon, the daughter of Alfonso Ponce Enrile, her Spanish ''mestizo'' father who was a lawyer and regional politician, and Purita Liwanag, her mother who was one of the early graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Music. Siguion-Reyna spent her childhood with her parents and siblings in their house in Malabon. She studied at the Far Eastern University and Philippine Women's University, which are both in Manila. She also studied at the United States for her high school and college education. She completed high school at Academy of St. Joseph in Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Mari Avellana
Jose Mari Hontiveros Avellana (May 6, 1941 – June 26, 2011) was a Filipino actor, screenwriter, director, and production designer. Biography Avellana was the son of National Artists director Lamberto V. Avellana and actress Daisy Avellana. While still in college, he started out as a Radio announcer for DZFM Radio before turning to the stage and to acting. His first major movie role was that of evil drug lord Ming in Cirio H. Santiago's Blaxploitation epic ''TNT Jackson'' (1974). This marked the beginning of a decade-long professional relationship with influential producer Cirio H. Santiago, during which Avellana took on various responsibilities. In many productions, he worked simultaneously as an actor, production designer and assistant director. Some of the more notable productions in which he acted include successful action-adventure outings such as ''Wheels of Fire'' (1985), ''Death Force'' (1978) and ''Bloodfist II'' (1990). In these movies made for an international ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretchen Barretto
Gretchen Castelo Barretto (; born March 6, 1970) is a Filipino actress, socialite, and philanthropist. She was launched in Regal Films' ''14 Going on Steady'' as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, Barretto rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like ''Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!'', ''Ang Bukas Ay Akin'', ''Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?'', ''Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin'' and ''Bakit Ako Mahihiya?''. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, ''Unexpected'', was released in 2008, and her second album ''Complicated'' was released a year after. Her two younger sisters, Marjorie and Claudine, and niece Julia are also actresses. Since 2010, she is already a contract star of ABS-CBN. Biography 1984–1987: Early career beginnings Barretto was launched as one of the newest ''Regal Babies'' together with former chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabby Concepcion
Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema, spanning several romanticized associations. Family Concepcion was born in San Juan (then part of Rizal province), Philippines to Rolando "Rollie" Concepcion and Maria Lourdes Arellano. He attended Miriam College and Lincoln University. His great grandfather is the Filipino painter and architect Juan Arellano. Career Concepcion first appeared as a model in a 1980 Close-up toothpaste commercial. Introduced into show business at age 15, he starred in the Regal Films production ''Katorse'' (English: Fourteen). From 1980–1995, he made 80 films and had several modeling and endorsement advertisements. On 13 November 1988, Concepcion left for the United States despite not yet finishing his scenes for the film ''Pahiram ng Isang Umaga'', directed by Ishmae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Gutierrez (actor)
Jorge Eduardo Pickett Gutierrez (born February 6, 1942), professionally known as Eddie Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor and former matinee idol. Early life Gutierrez was born at 4:50 AM on February 6, 1942, at the Manila Doctors Hospital in Ermita, Manila. He is the son of Antonio Atayde Gutierrez, Jr. (August 5, 1913 in Santa Mesa, Manila – February 10, 1954 in Santa Mesa, Manila) and Mary Rufina Herranz Pickett (born November 24, 1916 in Tondo, Manila). His parents were married on April 14, 1939 in Santa Mesa, Manila. His paternal grandfather was Antonio Maria Rogelio Gutierrez del Campo (September 16, 1866 in Santander, Spain – June 21, 1952 in Santa Mesa, Manila), while his maternal grandfather was John Thomas Pickett (February 17, 1868 in Ontario, Canada – March 8, 1939 in Manila). Personal life He married Annabelle Rama on November 8, 1980, with whom he has six children; Ruffa, Rocky, Elvis, Richard, Raymond and Ritchie Paul. His wife serves as the talent manager fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charito Solis
Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipina film actress, in addition to being the first Philippine woman who have bared her chest in recorded film. Profile Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández was born in Manila. At age 19, she was introduced by her uncle, the film director F. H. Constantino to Doña Narcisa de León, the head of LVN Pictures, who cast her to star in her initial movie ''Niña Bonita'', an adaptation of Frank Capra's ''It Happened One Night''. The film was a success, and marked the beginning for Solís of a 43-year career in film that lasted until her death. Solís died on January 9, 1998, in Calamba City from cardiac arrest. She was buried at Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. Film career Solís would star in well over 100 films starting with LVN Pictures' classics such as ''Niña Bonita'' (1955), ''Charito, I Love You!'' (1956), ''Walang Sugat'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal
''Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal'' () is a 1992 Filipino drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna and produced by Armida Siguion-Reyna. The screenplay by Raquel Villavicencio is based on the 1949 drama film ''The Heiress'', itself an adaptation of Henry James' 1880 novel '' Washington Square'', directed by William Wyler and starring Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift. ''Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal'' stars Maricel Soriano as Adela, the sheltered daughter of a renowned doctor, played by Eddie Gutierrez. Richard Gomez stars as her suitor, David. The film was the second production of Reyna Films, after ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', reuniting director Siguion-Reyna with screenwriter Villavicencio and actor Gomez. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project and Central Digital Lab, Inc. Plot Adela (Maricel Soriano) is a plain and pitifully awkward young woman whose father, the emotionally detached Maximo ( Eddie Gutierrez), makes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael De Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his siblings, Mark and Cherie, grew up steeped in the arts. He is the uncle of Gabby Eigenmann, Tim ″Sid Lucero″ Eigenmann, Max Eigenmann, and Andi Eigenmann. De Mesa is of Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent. Career De Mesa began acting at age 16 in 1975 in ''Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi'', and he remains active in film and television. Since 2016, he appeared as Pat. Ramil "Manager" D. Taduran in ABS-CBN TV series, ''Ang Probinsyano'' while serving as one of the series' directors. Personal life De Mesa wed actress Gina Alajar in 1978. Their marriage lasted 23 years before they separated in 2001. Their marriage was annulled in 2006, but bore three children, all of whom are in show business: Ryan, Geoff, and AJ Eigen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Lou Blanco
Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe'', (1989) ''Misis mo, Misis ko'', (1988) and ''Palabra de honor'' (1983). Blanco is the daughter of famous Filipino Music composer and actress Pilita Corrales. She has a half-brother named Ramon Christopher Gutierrez. She is married to Philippine actor Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou .... They have three children. Blanco co-hosted the noontime show ''Student Canteen'' on GMA-7 from 1982 until the show's cancellation in 1986. She was also a regular fixture on the Sunday musical extravaganza "GMA Supershow" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Quizon
Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 12th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon is tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. Early life Enrico Smith Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Pamela Ponti. He has 13 half siblings. Awards ;FAMAS Awards *1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for '' Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for ''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'' (1991) ;Gawad Urian Awards *1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for ''Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga'' (1989) *2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for ''Crying Ladies'' (2003) ;Metro Manila Film Festival *2003 - Won Best Actor for ''Crying Ladies'' (2003) *1991- Won B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' (') is a 1991 award-winning Filipino romantic drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna based on a screenplay by Raquel Villavicencio, and starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. The film is a loose adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel ''Wuthering Heights''. The film was restored by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Central Digital Lab and was subsequently released in select theaters on February 27, 2017. Plot After the whole Salvador family mourned the loss of their eldest child Gabriel, Don Joaquin returns from Manila after going on some business trips, especially with a promise of giving souvenirs to his children. While Carmina is finding her gift, she discovers a dirty-looking boy in front of her eyes, attracting the attention of Milo and Yaya Adora. Apparently, the boy was an orphan and he was found by Don Joaquin in Divisoria but because of his good intentions for the orphan, he decided to adopt him and named him Gabriel after the deceased ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ara Mina
Ara Mina (born Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez; May 9, 1979) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Career Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented program ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment'', hosted and spearheaded by the late master showman German Moreno ("Kuya Germs"). Since then, Mina has starred in about 40 television shows and 60 movies and released 3 recording albums. She won her first acting award for Best Actress for the movie ''Mano Po'' at the Metro Manila Film Festival in 2002. The following year (2003), she received 3 more Best Actress awards from Manila Film Festival, FAMAS and Golden Screen Awards for the movie ''Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa''. She also won the Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards in 2004 for Best Supporting Actress in a drama in the Philippines for her role as Luna in ''Minsan Pa''. Mina also sings aside from acting. Her self-title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |