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Single Bells
''Single Bells'' is a 2023 Philippine black comedy film starring Alex Gonzaga and Angeline Quinto. It was directed by Fifth Solomon under TinCan Productions and Black Cap Pictures. Premise Rose Ann (Alex Gonzaga) vows to remain single forever after being stood up by his ex-fiancé on her wedding day and commits to take care of her handicapped mother. Rose Ann later meets her former lover at a radio station she works as a voice talent. The film delves on whether Rose Ann would or would not give the man another chance. Meanwhile, Rose Mae (Angeline Quinto) is a desperate to be in a romantic relationship. She is a frequent user of dating apps and a frequent attendee of speed dating events. She eventually finds a match but realize that the man may be too good to be true. Both Rose Ann and Rose Mae would befriend each other and join the Single Bells Organization, a self-love group for people who are single. Cast *Alex Gonzaga as Rose Ann *Angeline Quinto as Rose Mae *Aljur Abrenica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Soriano
Paul David Soriano(; born October 17, 1981) is an American-born Filipino commercial and film director, producer. Personal life Soriano was born and raised in Los Angeles. His father is director and pastor Jeric Soriano, the son of actor Nestor de Villa. At the age of 8, Soriano moved to Manila and attended high school at International School Manila, before moving back to the United States to attend De Anza College in Cupertino, California and Santa Clara University, where he studied filmmaking. He then returned to Manila after college. Soriano married his long-time girlfriend Toni Gonzaga on June 12, 2015 in Gonzaga's hometown, Taytay, Rizal. Gonzaga gave birth to their first child, Severiano Elliott, on September 30, 2016. Career Soriano is known for directing ''A Journey Home'' (2009), ''Thelma'' (2011), ''Kid Kulafu'' (2015), and ''Dukot'' (2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Gonzaga
Catherine Cruz Gonzaga-Morada (; born Catherine Cruz Gonzaga; January 16, 1988), professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is a Filipino media personality, comedienne, businesswoman, host, singer and actress. Her self-titled YouTube channel is one of the most subscribed channel in the Philippines. Early life Alex Gonzaga was born Catherine Cruz Gonzaga on January 16, 1988, in Taytay, a first-class densely populated municipality of Rizal, to Crisanta "Pinty" (née Cruz) Gonzaga and then-incumbent Vice-Mayor Carlito "Bonoy" Gonzaga. She set her stage name as Alex Gonzaga back in 2008. Gonzaga has an elder sister, actress Toni Gonzaga. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific. Career 2006–2012: Early works Gonzaga started her career on ABS-CBN for the sitcom, '' Let's Go'', where she played the role of Alex, which also became her personal nickname. Her role lasted until the series fourth season called ''Gokada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Ticman Quinto (; born November 26, 1989) is a Filipina singer, actress, entrepreneur and winner of '' Star Power: Sharon's Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar'' in 2011. Quinto has been dubbed as the "''Philippines’ Queen of Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs.''" In addition to her six platinum-selling albums and certified-selling singles including Fall in Love Again (2× Platinum), Patuloy ang Pangarap (2× Platinum) and Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon (Gold), she is also recognized as the reigning “''Power Diva''” of the local music industry for her singing prowess and belting ability. Her self-titled debut album was certified 2× Platinum by PARI and became Astrovision's best-selling album for the first quarter of 2011. The follow-up sophomore album “Fall In Love Again” also became a hit and bagged the number-one spot of Astroplus’ top-selling OPM albums for more than a month, achieving Platinum status in the country. Her third studio album “Higher Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Dating
Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process which has the purpose of encouraging eligible singles to meet large numbers of new potential partners in a very short period of time. Organization Usually advance registration is required for speed dating events. People are rotated to meet each other over a series of short "dates" typically lasting from three to eight minutes depending on the organization running the event. At the end of each interval, the organizer rings a bell, clinks a glass, or blows a whistle to signal the participants to move on to the next date. At the end of the event participants submit to the organizers a list of who they would like to provide their contact information to. If there is a match, contact information is forwarded to both parties. Contact information cannot be traded during the initial meeting, to reduce pressure to accept or reject a suitor to his or her face. There are many speed dating events now in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Amor Guiang, was a member of a band. Abrenica attended Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga in high school and has said that he aspired to become a pilot by pursuing aeronautics. Abrenica is the older brother of Vin Abrenica. Abrenica became engaged to actress Kylie Padilla by late January 2017, with whom he has child, a son, born on August 4, 2017. The two dated from 2011 to 2014. They dated again in September 2016, but separated in 2021 due to a third party of Aljur according to Kylie’s father Robin Padilla. Abrenica is a practicing Born-again Christian. Career In 2006, he joined reality-based talent search show, '' StarStruck'', and won the "Ultimate Hunk" title. As of September 2007, Abrenica was signed with Regal Films. Abrenica played Cerva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jome Silayan
Jose Mari Victor Espino Silayan (born August 1, 1992), better known as Victor Silayan and also Jome Silayan, is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was a Regal baby and also a former artist of TV5. Silayan is recognized as one of the underwear endorsers of clothing brand Bench and is notable for his appearances in Old Spice advertisements. Personal life He is the grandson of the late veteran actor Vic Silayan, nephew of the late beauty queen turned actress, Rosario Silayan-Bailon and the youngest of three children of Ruben Victor Silayan and Roxanne Espino. Education Silayan finished grade and high school in De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Alabang, Muntinlupa. He took up Fine Arts in UST but shifted as an Economics and Applied Corporate Management student at De La Salle University – Manila where he's into mixed martial arts (Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Judo), painting, sculpting, photography and music. He was a member of the Muay Thai varsity team. He's now in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papa Jackson
John S. Gemperle (born September 8, 1982), better known as Papa Jackson and formerly Papa Jack, is a Filipino radio disc jockey and television personality. He is best known for his former, popular evening-to-late night radio programs TLC: True Love Conversations and Wild Confessions on 90.7 Love Radio Manila, which was simulcast on Love Radio stations nationwide. He is also the author of two books about love advice based on his program. Early life and career Gemperle came from a poor family in Alcala, Pangasinan. At the age of 10, he became a farmer, a hog raiser and a vendor. He joined and won a modeling contest while in his high school years before he went to Manila for his studies, and later graduated of mass communication course at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. While working as a call center agent, he would always listen to the program of Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hyala at 90.7 Love Radio. He later auditioned for the DJ search at the said station which he fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single Person
In legal definitions for interpersonal status, a single person refers to a person who is not in committed relationships, or is not part of a civil union. In common usage, the term 'single' is often used to refer to someone who is not involved in any type of romantic relationship, including long-term dating, engagement, marriage, or someone who is 'single by choice'. Single people may participate in dating and other activities to find a long-term partner or spouse. Reasons people remain single People may remain single for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to): * Financial duress * Their mental health * Pursuing educational or professional advancement * Lack of suitable partners * Changes in perceptions of the necessity of marriage * In some cases, single people may be uninterested in marriage, domestic partnership, or other types of committed relationships. * Traumatic experiences including domestic violence, dysfunctional family, rape and/or sexual assault * T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines. The theme of the film festival would be "''Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya''" (). The inaugural edition was supposed to be held in 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition is now considered to be the first iteration of the film festival. Following the organization of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, the MMDA announced on January 9, 2023, that the summer film festival will be held from April 8 to 18, 2023. The parade of stars was scheduled to be held on April 1, 2023, while the awards night will be on April 11, 2023. The deadline of submission for entries was set on February 17, 2023. Entries The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines. The theme of the film festival would be "''Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya''" (). The inaugural edition was supposed to be held in 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition is now considered to be the first iteration of the film festival. Following the organization of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, the MMDA announced on January 9, 2023, that the summer film festival will be held from April 8 to 18, 2023. The parade of stars was scheduled to be held on April 1, 2023, while the awards night will be on April 11, 2023. The deadline of submission for entries was set on February 17, 2023. Entries The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappler
Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripple") is a Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It was founded by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa along with a group of fellow Filipino journalists as well as technopreneurs. It started as a Facebook page named MovePH in August 2011 and evolved into a website on January 1, 2012. In 2018, agencies under the Philippine government initiated legal proceedings against Rappler. Rappler and its staff alleged it was being targeted for its revelations of corruption by government and elected officials, the usage of bots and trolls favoring Rodrigo Duterte's administration, and documenting the Philippine drug war. In October 2021, Rappler co-founder Ressa, alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for safeguarding freedom of expression in their homelands. History With the idea of professional journalists using social media and crowd sourcing for news dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Comedy Films
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republika sang Filipinas * ibg, Republika nat Filipinas * ilo, Republika ti Filipinas * ivv, Republika nu Filipinas * pam, Republika ning Filipinas * krj, Republika kang Pilipinas * mdh, Republika nu Pilipinas * mrw, Republika a Pilipinas * pag, Republika na Filipinas * xsb, Republika nin Pilipinas * sgd, Republika nan Pilipinas * tgl, Republika ng Pilipinas * tsg, Republika sin Pilipinas * war, Republika han Pilipinas * yka, Republika si Pilipinas In the recognized optional languages of the Philippines: * es, República de las Filipinas * ar, جمهورية الفلبين, Jumhūriyyat al-Filibbīn is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of around 7,641 islands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
