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Simon Ibarra
Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. He also appeared on ABS-CBN TV series ''Tayong Dalawa'' (2009) with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca, and ''My Binondo Girl'' (2011) topbilled by Kim Chiu. He was also included in the cast of TV5's ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (2011) starring Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga. He played a special role in '' Maria Mercedes'' (2013) starring Jessy Mendiola, and ''Ikaw Lamang'' (2014) topbilled by Coco Martin. He played the role of Kapitan Domeng Jacinto (2019) in ''Starla'' and as the main antagonist, Caesar Augusto, of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin (2020). Ibarra also did Indie movies like ''Kadin'' (2007), ''Tirador'' (2007), ''100'' (2008), ''Bakal Boys'' (2009), ''Si Baning, Si Maymay, At Ang Asong Si Bobo'' (2009), ''Ligo na Ü, Lapit na M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babaeng Hampaslupa
''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (International Name: ''The Poor Heiress'' / ; ) is a 2011 soap opera aired in the Philippines by TV5 and starred Susan Roces along with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga and is directed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal. The timeslot was changed through the April 2011 season to 9pm the original time the series was normally shown was 8:30pm and moved up to 9:00-9:30pm after its primetime suspense series ''Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak'' on its primetime block. A rerun of ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' started airing on March 2, 2020 on The 5 Network occupying the 9:30PM to 11:30PM time slot every Monday to Friday, with replays from 2:30PM to 4:30PM, currently replace ''Enchanted Garden'' and ''Kidlat'' on 2:30PM and '' Misibis Bay'' on 9:30PM Story ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' tells the story of two clans, the Wongs and the Sees. A modern-day fairytale set on the boundaries between the Filipino and Chinese community. Three generations of women tell a story and cope in the inner s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapamilya Channel
Kapamilya Channel (stylized as Kapamilya channel) is a 24-hour Philippine pay television network formerly known as ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City where it started broadcasting on June 13, 2020, at 5:30 a.m. with ''Kapamilya Daily Mass'' as its first program also marking its parent company's 74th anniversary. A separate high definition 1080i resolution channel began broadcasting the same day. The network serves as the replacement of the main terrestrial ABS-CBN network after ceasing its free-to-air broadcast operations as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on May 5, 2020, due to the expiration of its legislative franchise. It carries most of programs that ABS-CBN aired prior to the shutdown. Its studios are located at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sergeant Esguerra Avenue, Barangay South Triangle, Dilima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna (2022 TV Series)
''Mars Ravelo's Darna'' (or simply ''Darna'') is a Philippine superhero series airing on Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on Mars Ravelo's Philippine fictional Directed by Chito S. Roño, Avel Sunpongco and Benedict Mique, it stars Jane De Leon in the titular role. The series premiered on Kapamilya Channel's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block, A2Z, TV5's ''Todo Max Primetime Singko'', and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on August 15, 2022, replacing ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. ABS-CBN acquired the adaptation rights to ''Darna'' on June 14, 2011, alongside other comic creations of Ravelo, which was previously with GMA Network. The network originally planned for a feature film adaptation to be made under the Star Cinema banner, starring Angel Locsin as Darna and directed by Erik Matti, but the project underwent a decade-long " development hell" due to regular cast and crew changes and script rewrites. Upon De Leon's casting as Darna in 2019, principal photography began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gawad Urian Award
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP, "the Filipino Film Critics") and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Film Critics Circle. Establishment The MPP was formed by a host of scholars, film writers and other award-winning writers on May 1, 1976 as a critics' voice to rival the then-only award-giving body in the Philippines, which is its Oscars', the FAMAS Awards. Three years earlier, what would be the members of the MPP were included in the judges' roster of the FAMAS after a shocking 1972 Best Actress tie materialized between major star Boots Anson-Roa and then-rising star Vilma Santos. A tie was unheard of at that time, which resulted in accusations of lessening prestige on the part of FAMAS. After a voting stint at the FAMAS, these future MPP members set up the Gawad Urian Awards. Members The members of the MPP who judge the annual Gawad U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culion (film)
''Culion'' is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Alvin Yapan, starring Iza Calzado, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Meryll Soriano. Set in the 1940s, it tells the story of three women seeking a cure of leprosy. The name derives from the eponymous island in Palawan once known as a major leper colony. Synopsis Three women afflicted with leprosy live a life of stigmatization in Culion at a time when the disease is considered a life sentence. Cast Main cast Special guest appearance * John Lloyd Cruz Supporting cast Production ''Culion'' was produced under iOptions Ventures Corp. which is owned by Palawan-based businesspersons Peter and Gilie Sing. The film is the first produced by the production studio. ''Culion'' was directed by Alvin Yapan with the script made by Ricky Lee, the cinematography by Neil Daza, and the production by Mark Shandii Bacolod. The production team sought consent from the local leaders and residents of Culion to produce their film on the island and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligo Na Ü, Lapit Na Me
''Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me'' (English title: ''Star-Crossed Love''; ) is a 2011 Philippine romantic-sex comedy film based on Eros S. Atalia's 2009 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Erick C. Salud (in his feature-length directorial debut) and its adapted screenplay was written by Jerry B. Gracio. The storyline revolves on a casual sexual relationship between two college students, Intoy ( Edgar Allan Guzman) and his classmate Jenny (Mercedes Cabral). As an independent production, the film was an official entry to the 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Film, while Edgar Allan Guzman was awarded Best Actor. Plot Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos, nicknamed "Intoy", is in his third year in state university when he meets Jenny, an attractive and affluent transferee from a private university. Despite being popular among the male students, Jenny chooses to befriend Intoy, much to his astonishment and confusion as he does not consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starla
''Starla'' is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Joel Torre, Jana Agoncillo, Enzo Pelojero, Judy Ann Santos, Meryll Soriano, Joem Bascon, and Raymart Santiago. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from October 7, 2019 to January 10, 2020, replacing '' The General's Daughter'' and was replaced by ''Make It with You''. Premise ''Starla'' is a story about renewed hope, the warmth of home, love for the family, wishes that come true, and impeccable forgiveness. It revolves around Buboy, a boy who discovers a wayward wishing star named Starla and uses her to save his town. Cast and characters Main * Judy Ann Santos as Atty. Teresa "Tere" Dichavez-Manalo * Joel Torre as Gregorio "Mang Greggy" Dichavez * Jana Agoncillo as Starla / Stella * Enzo Pelojero as Buboy Dichavez * Meryll Soriano as Ester Rivera * Joem Bascon as Atty. Dexter Soliman * Raymart Santiago as Dr. Philip Manalo Supporting * Grae Fernand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coco Martin
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, and film producer. He is best known for playing the lead roles in ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', '' Walang Hanggan'', ''Ikaw Lamang'', ''Juan dela Cruz'', and ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. With a career spanning two decades, Martin is regarded as the country's "''Ultimate Superstar''". He has won 2 FAMAS Awards, 2 Gawad Urian Awards and 3 Golden Screen Awards. As of 2021, Martin has grossed 2.3 billion at the box-office, making him one of the top earning actors of the last ten years. At the 34th Gawad Urian Awards, he was recognized as the "Actor of the Decade". He is also recognized as the most awarded actor of his generation, with 119 awards and recognitions and 40 nominations from various award-giving bodies since 2006. In 2017, Martin starred as the titular character in the '' Ang Panday'' reboot, while also serving as the director thus marki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikaw Lamang
''Ikaw Lamang'' (International title: ''No Greater Love'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine period drama television series, directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Avel E. Sunpongco, starring Kim Chiu and Coco Martin, together with an ensemble cast. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from on network's Primetime Bida. It premiere March 10, 2014 to October 24, 2014, replacing ''Got to Believe''. The story of the entire first season followed the lives of Samuel (Coco Martin), Isabelle ( Kim Chiu), Mona (Julia Montes) and Franco (Jake Cuenca) encompassing the period between 1964-1984. It ran from March 10, 2014 to August 15, 2014 with a total of 112 episodes. In the second season, the story revolved around Gabriel (Coco Martin), Andrea ( Kim Chiu), and Natalia (KC Concepcion) and is set in the year 2005, with brief flashbacks from the 1990s. It aired from August 18, 2014 to October 24, 2014 with only 50 episodes. Plot 1950s Eduardo Hidalgo (Tirso Cruz III), a wealthy landowner b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessy Mendiola
Jessy Mendiola-Manzano (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile, ; December 3, 1992) is a Filipino actress. Early life Mendiola was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese father. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister Pamela to the Philippines. Her mother left her father due to his infidelity. Jessy's younger sister Megan was born in Mexico, where her parents reconciled but eventually separated again for unknown reasons. She remains in contact with her father, who works overseas as a marine anthropologist. She studied mass communication at Far Eastern University. Career Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN under Star Magic Batch 15. She, along with Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of ''Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv'', when it was revamped to '' Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2'' in 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Mercedes (Philippine TV Series)
''Maria Mercedes'' is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama loosely based on the 1992 Mexican telenovela of the same title produced by Televisa starring Thalía and Arturo Peniche. It is topbilled by Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing '' Muling Buksan ang Puso''. Cast and characters Main cast * Jessy Mendiola as Maria Mercedes Alegre * Jake Cuenca as Luis Sancuevas * Jason Abalos as Clavio Mondejar Supporting cast * Vina Morales as Magnolia Alegre * Ariel Rivera as Santiago del Olmo * Nikki Gil as Misty Delaver * Vivian Velez as Malvina Sancuevas * Nadia Montenegro as Filomena Mondejar * Atoy Co as Oscar Mondejar * Marx Topacio as Guillermo Alegre * Devon Seron as Rosario Alegre * Isabella de Leon as Digna Sancuevas * Yogo Singh as Andres Alegre * Alex Castro as Anthony Figueras * Twinkle Dy as Twinkle * Tess Antoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
