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Rocco Nacino
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusive artist under GMA Artist Center. Early and personal life Nacino was born in Baguio and was raised in Singapore and Laguna, his father's hometown. He studied Nursery up to Primary 6 in Singapore, and also learned to speak Mandarin during his grade school days. He received his secondary education in Makati Hope Christian School and tertiary education in Mapúa Institute of Technology. He passed the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination in June 2009 in Manila. On his first year of college at Mapua Makati, he participated in the Mister and Miss Cardinals and won as Mister Cardinals 2005. This opened new opportunities for him to appear on TV commercials and print media. Among his projects were endorsements for Vaseline, Skyflakes, Goya, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baguio
Baguio ( , ), officially the City of Baguio ( ilo, Siudad ti Baguio; fil, Lungsod ng Baguio), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", owing to its cool climate since the city is located approximately above mean sea level, often cited as in the Luzon tropical pine forests ecoregion, which also makes it conducive for the growth of mossy plants, orchids and pine trees, to which it attributes its other moniker as the "City of Pines". Baguio was established as a hill station by the United States in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as ''Kafagway''. It was the United States' only hill station in Asia. Baguio is classified as a Highly-Urbanized City (HUC). It is geographically located within Benguet, serving as the provincial capital from 1901 to 1916, but has since been administered independently from the province following its conversion into a chartered cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muay Thai
Muay Thai ( th, มวยไทย, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs", as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century, when Westernised practitioners from Thailand began competing in kickboxing and mixed-rules matches as well as matches under muay Thai rules around the world. The professional league is governed by The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (P.A.T), sanctioned by The Sports Authority of Thailand (S.A.T.). Muay Thai is related to other martial art styles such as musti-yuddha, Adimurai, muay Chaiya, muay boran, muay Lao, lethwei, pradal serey and tomoi. Muay Thai developed from the traditional muay boran. A practitioner of muay Thai is known as a ''nak muay''. Western practitioners in Thailand are so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Of My Life (2011 TV Series)
''Time of My Life'' is a 2011 Philippine television drama dance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Andoy Ranay, it stars Mark Herras and Kris Bernal. It premiered on August 1, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Captain Barbell''. The series concluded on November 18, 2011 with a total of 80 episodes. Post-production The very first danserye is based on original concept created for GMA Television by Senedy Que with head writer Des Garbes Severino, choreographers Miggy Tanchanco (modern) and Donald Balbuena (ballroom), and directors Mark Reyes (musicals) and Andoy Ranay (drama). In 2010 it was planned for a working title ''Jump''. It is supposed to be replacing ''Tween Hearts'' but the GMA Network decided to put it on the Primetime block. The show is slated for 2011 despite 2010. Several auditions across the Philippines were held. The auditionees were seen in ''Party Pilipinas'' (until it was premiered in August 2011), with a working title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with Aljur Abrenica. After the loveteam ended, the latter continued to topbill soap operas. Early life and education She was born as Kristine Ann Tan Bernal on May 17, 1989 in Quezon City, to Edgardo Bernal, an ethnic Tagalog and his Chinese wife, Analyn Tan. She has older twin sisters, Kathleen Ann and Katherine Ann and a younger brother named Miguel. She studied in Diliman Preparatory School and Holy Family School of Quezon City Inc. for her primary and secondary education. She took up nursing in Trinity University of Asia. Career Bernal joined '' StarStruck'' in 2006 and won as the Ultimate Love Team with Mart Escudero. Bernal became part of different GMA Network shows including ''Boys Nxt Door'', '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'', and ''Dyese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koreana (TV Series)
''Koreana'' (International title: ''Jenna'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Director by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Kris Bernal in the title role. It premiered on October 11, 2010 on the network's Haponalo line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2011 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by ''My Lover, My Wife'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Kris Bernal as Jennifer "Jenny" Jung / Jenna Bartolome Jung ;Supporting cast * Rocco Nacino as Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr. * Eddie Garcia as Chang Hee Jung * Eula Valdez as Violeta Jung / Violeta Salcedo * Angelu de Leon as Nerissa Jung * Saab Magalona as Ivy Jung * Steven Silva as Joshua Lee * Lotlot de Leon as Josefina Bartolome * Sylvia Sanchez as Sandra Rosales * Joyce Ching as Amy Shin * Luigi Revilla as Jess Romano * Marco Morales as Phillip Jung * Catherine Kiok Lay as Cathy * Ryza Cenon as Darlene Roces * Gladys Guevarra as Ada * Irene Lee as Louise Min * Juli ... [...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] |
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, ''My Husband's Lover'' aired on GMA Network in 2013. Trillo received his first acting award in 2004 for his role as a cross-dressing spy in the 2004 war film '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita''. In May 2016, he appeared in another primetime television series, ''Juan Happy Love Story'', opposite his ''Dwarfina'' leading lady Heart Evangelista. Now being recognized both locally and internationally, he still continues to work as GMA Network's Drama King. Personal life Trillo was born on May 12, 1981, in Quezon City to Florita Florencio Ho, a Filipino, and Abelardo Leslie Ho, a Chinese Filipino from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. He finished high school at Jose Abad Santos Memorial School, Quezon City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her acting performances on television and film. She starred in multiple commercially successful films, including ''English Only, Please'' (2014), '' The Prenup'' (2015), ''Walang Forever'' (2015), and ''Just the 3 of Us'' (2016). With GMA Records and Viva Records, Mercado has released three albums, which have several popular singles such as "Sa Aking Panaginip", "Moments Of Love" in collaboration with Janno Gibbs, "Basta't Nandito Ka", and "Kahit Sandali". In 2017, Mercado top billed the Philippine remake of ''My Love from the Star''. Mercado's success in Philippine cinema has made her one of the top actresses in the country and established her status as the "Ultimate Star". Early life and family Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado was born on May 15, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sine Novela
''Sine Novela'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by 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 (f .... The series is a television adaptation of the Philippine films. It premiered on April 30, 2007 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''Princess Charming (Philippine TV series), Princess Charming''. The series concluded on October 22, 2010 with a total of 21 instalments and 1,727 episodes. It was replaced by ''Little Star (TV series), Little Star'' in its timeslot. Episodes ''Sine Novela's Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?'' was shelved. Accolades 2007 ; 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television * Nominated, Best Actor, Carlo Aquino (''Sinasamba Kita'') * Winner, Best Daytime Drama Series (''Sinasamba Kita'') 2008 ; 22nd PMPC Star Awards for T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myx VJ Search
The MYX VJ Search is a special competition held annually by MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines. It gives young people the chance to fulfill their dreams of becoming the next MYX VJ. Auditions are held at ABS-CBN in Quezon City, usually on four separate dates within the same month. After the auditions, 12 finalists are chosen who then go through a training experience process usually lasting up to two months. The MYX VJ Search is broadcast on MYX and split into 8 episodes, the last episode being the finals night, in which the winners are announced. The winners are chosen by MYX, through the text votes of the viewers and by the MYX team's own selection. For the MYX VJ Searches 2007, 2008 and 2017, four winners were chosen on the finals night, two males and two females. For the Myx VJ Searches 2009 and 2018 there were only two grand winners, while for the MYX VJ Searches 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2019, three winners were selected. There was no public search in 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Gohing-Nacino
Melissa "Mel" Gohing-Nacino (born October 22, 1991) is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is playing for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League. Personal life Born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, to a family of Filipino, Chinese and Spanish ancestry. She's the third among five kids, has one brother and three sisters. Early in her childhood, she already exhibited signs of being a fashionista. Her mom said, when she was in preschool, she always wants to wear footwear that matches her dress (it must be color coordinated). She attended preschool in Tay Tung High School. She transferred to Hope Christian High School during her elementary years, where she joined the Chinese folk dance troupe and street dance group. She studied at De La Salle University for college. In 2019, she married actor Rocco Nacino. Career She found her calling in sports, and started training in volleyball since grade six. She continued playing for Hope Christian High School, under the watc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
