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Rosa Aguirre
Rosa Aguirre (1908–1981) was a Filipina actress who worked for Sampaguita Pictures and Lvn Pictures. She was married to actor Miguel Anzures and mother to controversial actor Narding Anzures. She made her first movie on 1938, ''Himagsikan ng Puso'', with Rudy Concepcion. Aguirre completed 13 movies when World War II broke the city of Manila. Under X'Otic Pictures and Eiga Hekusa she made one film during Japanese Occupation, '' Liwayway ng Kalayaan'' (Dawn of Freedom). In 1946, she made one war movie ''Death March'' under Philippine Pictures Inc., opposite Leopoldo Salcedo, ''Daily Doble'', for Fernando Poe Production in 1947. Aguirre made two movies under Nolasco Bros, ''Siete Dolores'' (Seven Sorrows) and ''Mga Busabos ng Palad'' (Slaves of Hand). Later, LVN Pictures gave her an exclusive contract until they closed in 1961. She was also a regular on the TV show ''Si Tatang Kasi''. Aguirre died in 1981 from colon cancer. Filmography *1938 - ''Himagsikan ng Puso'' *1938 - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguna (province)
Laguna, officially the Province of Laguna ( fil, Lalawigan ng Laguna), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon Regions of the Philippines, region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz, Laguna, Santa Cruz while its largest city is the Calamba, Laguna, City of Calamba and the province is situated southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna hugs the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. As of the 2020 census, the province's total population is 3,382,193. It is the seventh richest province in the country. Laguna is notable as the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's ''de facto'' national hero. It has numerous natural and cultural attractions such as Pagsanjan Falls, the University of the Philippines Los Baños and the University of the Philippines Open University in Los Baños, Laguna, Los Baños, the hot spring resorts of Calamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child Of Sorrow (film)
''Child of Sorrow'' ( tl, Anak Dalita; subtitled ''The Ruins'') is a 1956 Philippine crime drama-tragedy film written by Rolf Bayer and directed by Lamberto V. Avellana. Set in the slums of Manila, recovering from the aftermath of the Second World War, the story follows Cita, a prostitute with good intentions and Vic, a war hero who served in the Korean War under PEFTOK, living together in the ravaged capital but when they were involved with Cardo's nasty plans, they, along with Father Fidel, join forces to stop him to succeed. It was theatrically released by LVN Pictures on March 20, 1956, but it did not do well at the box office despite the failure, it became Avellana's cinematic masterpieces and one of the greatest Filipino films ever made due to its acclaim at the awards and positive reviews and given importance by film critics and scholars in modern times. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 29th Academy Awards, but was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipkn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cesar Montano
Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model.Biography www.tv.com Retrieved 29 November 2006. He played roles in numerous B movies. He then played major roles in several s and a brief television career playing the lead role in the television sitcom ''Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis''. One of his best-known roles is his portrayal of the titular patriot in the film '' |
Lilian Velez
Lilian Velez-Clímaco (March 3, 1924 – June 26, 1948) was a Filipina film actress and singer. Her 1948 murder by fellow actor Narding Anzures scandalized the post-war Philippines. Career Born in Cebu to a composer, Velez first came into the limelight when she won an amateur radio singing contest in the mid-1930s. Prior to the outbreak of World War II, her singing career thrived, and she popularized one of her father's songs, ''Sa Kabukiran''. Velez also won the heart of Jose Climaco, the manager of the radio station which had sponsored the contest which won her fame. They were married in 1942 and had one daughter named Vivian V. Climaco (May 4, 1944 – September 19, 2021). Her film career began upon the resumption of Filipino film production after the end of the war. She joined Filippine Films, and with her husband as director, starred in such films as ''Binibiro Lamang Kita'', ''Ang Estudyante'', and ''Sa Kabukiran'', inspired by the song that had earlier earned her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has grown into a household name and has been Honorific nicknames in popular music, referred to as the "Megastar". Cuneta has starred in over 60 films, hosted over 10 television shows, and recorded over 40 albums. She has held numerous accolades as an actress, host, and recording artist, including multiple FAMAS Awards, FAMAS, Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress#2000s, MMFF, and Awit Awards. Cuneta has judged several televised singing competitions, including ''Star Power (TV series), Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series), Your Face Sounds Familiar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids'' and as a coach in ABS-CBN's ''The Voice Kids (Philippine TV series), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boots Anson-Roa
Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent, Manila. From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the Philippines, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Acting career Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite actors including like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards. Awards, honors and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
''Weighed But Found Wanting'' (Filipino: ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang''; also known as ''Human Imperfections'' ) is a 1974 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka. The films stars Christopher De Leon (in his debut role), Hilda Koronel, Lolita Rodriguez and Eddie Garcia. Considered one of Brocka's most important films, it won six awards (including Best Picture) at the 23rd FAMAS Awards in 1975. Plot The story begins with a flashback to the past of a woman called Kuala (Lolita Rodríguez). An '' herbolario'' (traditional/folk medicine practitioner) performs an abortion on Kuala, as César (Eddie García) watches her. The abortion was a success, but when Kuala sees the aborted foetus, she becomes very disturbed. In the next scene, she walks in the middle of a grassy plain, and as the heat becomes more and more unbearable, she becomes insane. In the present, Kuala, now the village idiot, wanders about her Nueva Ecija town in dirty clothes and with mangy hair. The townsfolk mock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melchora Aquino
Melchora Aquino de Ramos (January 6, 1812 – February 19, 1919) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" because of her age during the Philippine Revolution. She was known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions. Early life and marriage Known as the "Mother of Revolution," Tandang Sora was born on January 6, 1812 in Barrio Banlat, Caloocan (the present-day Barangay Tandang Sora, Quezon City). Tandang Sora, daughter of a peasant couple, Juan and Valentina Aquino, never attended school. However, she was apparently literate at an early age and talented as a singer and performed at local events as well as at Mass for her Church. She was also often chosen for the role of ''Reyna Elena'' during the "Santacruzan", a processional pageant commemorating Empress Helen's finding of the Cross of Christ, celebrated in the Philippines in May. Later in life, she married Fulgencio Ramos, a ''cabeza de barrio'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Moises Padilla Story
''The Moises Padilla Story'' is a 1961 Philippine bio-pic directed by Gerardo de León. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film is a biography of a Negros Occidental mayoral candidate who in 1951, was tortured and murdered by the private army of the provincial governor after he had refused to withdraw his candidacy. The film is still extant and has been restored in 4K resolution by the Philippine Film Archive and Central Digital Lab in 2022. The restored version was premiered on September 2, 2022, in celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month. Cast * Leopoldo Salcedo as Moises Padilla * Joseph Estrada as The Killer * Lilia Dizon * Ben Perez * Oscar Roncal * Max Alvarado * Rosa Aguirre * Robert Arevalo Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor. Personal life Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insular Government Of The Philippine Islands
The Insular Government of the Philippine IslandsThis form of the name appeared in the titles of U.S. Supreme Court cases, but was otherwise rarely used. See Costas v. Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, 221 U.S. 623, 1911. The Administrative Code of the Philippine Islands of 1917' gives the formal name of the state as either "Insular Government" or "Government of the Philippine Islands" (p. 5). ( es, Gobierno Insular de las Islas Filipinas) was an unincorporated territory of the United States that was established in 1902 and was reorganized in 1935 in preparation for later independence. The Insular Government was preceded by the United States Military Government of the Philippine Islands and was followed by the Commonwealth of the Philippines. The Philippines were acquired from Spain by the United States in 1898 following the Spanish–American War. Resistance led to the Philippine–American War, in which the United States suppressed the nascent First Philippine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
