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Sisa (1999 Film)
Mario Herrero O'Hara (April 20, 1946 – June 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter known for his sense of realism often with dark but realistic social messages. Early life He was born in on April 20, 1946. His mother, Basilisa Herrero, was a native of in and had Spanish ancestry. His father, Jaime O'Hara was the son of |
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City, officially the City of Zamboanga (Chavacano and es, Ciudad de Zamboanga, Tausug language, Tausūg: ''Dāira sin Sambuangan'', fil, Lungsod ng Zamboanga, ceb, Dakbayan sa Zamboanga), is a city in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 977,234 people. It is the fifth-most populous and third-largest city by land area in the Philippines. It is the commercial and industrial center of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. On October 12, 1936, Zamboanga became a chartered city under Commonwealth Act No. 39. It was inaugurated on February 26, 1937. Zamboanga City is an independent, chartered city and was designated highly urbanized on November 22, 1983. Although geographically separated, and an independent and chartered city, Zamboanga City is grouped with the province of Zamboanga del Sur for statistical purposes, yet governed independently from it. History Rajahnate of Sanmalan The Zamboanga Peninsula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Philippines
The University of the Philippines (UP; fil, Pamantasan ng Pilipinas Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) is a state university system in the Philippines. It is the country's national university, as mandated by Republic Act No. 9500 (UP Charter of 2008), giving it institutional autonomy. Originally founded by the American colonial government on June 18, 1908, it was established through the ratification of Act No. 1870 of the 1st Philippine Legislature to serve as an "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief and political affiliation." The University of the Philippines system has 8 constituent universities (CUs): UP Diliman, which serves as the system's flagship university, UP Los Baños, UP Manila, UP Visayas, UP Open University, UP Mindanao, UP Baguio, and UP Cebu which are scattered across 17 campuses. Widely regarded and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Director's Fortnight
The Directors' Fortnight (french: Quinzaine des Réalisateurs) is an independent selection of the Cannes Film Festival. It was started in 1969 by the French Directors Guild after the events of May 1968 resulted in cancellation of the Cannes festival as an act of solidarity with striking workers. The Directors' Fortnight showcases a programme of shorts and feature films and documentaries worldwide. Artistic directors Programming is overseen by an artistic director. The current artistic director is Paolo Moretti who has programmed Director's Fortnight since 2018. * – 1969–1999 * – 1999–2003 *Olivier Père – 2004–2009 *Frédéric Boyer Frédéric Boyer (born 2 March 1961, Cannes) is a French author of novels, poems, essays, and translations. Biography A former student of the École normale supérieure de Fontenay Saint-Cloud, he coordinated the ''Bible Nouvelle Traduction'' (Ba ... – 2009–2011 * – 2012–2018 * – 2018– Awards *Art Cinema Award *SACD Prize * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insiang
''Insiang'' () is a 1976 Philippine Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Lino Brocka. Its screenplay, written by Mario O'Hara and Lamberto Antonio, Lamberto E. Antonio, is based on O'Hara's teleplay of the same name. Set in the slums of Tondo, Manila, the film stars Hilda Koronel as the eponymous character: the young daughter of a resentful mother (Mona Lisa (actress), Mona Lisa), whose much-younger lover (Ruel Vernal) rapes her. After her assault and the betrayal of her own lover (Rez Cortez), Insiang seeks revenge. A representation of urban poverty, the film explores themes of betrayal, revenge and despair. It is the first Philippine film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival, and to use Tondo as a shooting location. A box office bomb, box-office failure, ''Insiang'' received good reviews from critics (some of whom regarded it as one of Brocka's best). The film's rights were transferred to the Film Development Council of the Philippines in 2015 by producer Ruby Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lolita Rodriguez
Dolores Marquez Clark, better known by her screen name Lolita Rodriguez (January 29, 1935 – November 28, 2016), was a multi-awarded actress in the Philippines. She was paired with Eddie Arenas in ''Gilda'' (1956), in which she won her first FAMAS Award for Best Actress. Rodriguez was born to an American father and Filipina mother. Career In 1953, at the age of 18, she entered the movie industry. Her first movie was in Sampaguita Pictures ''Ating Pag-ibig'' (1953) starring Tita Duran and Pancho Magalona, followed by ''Apat Na Taga'' (1953), ''Cofradia'' (1953), Mr. Kasintahan (1953), ''Sabungera'' (1954), Pilya (1954) with Gloria Romero and Ric Rodrigo, ''Jack And Jill'' (1955) with Dolphy and Rogelio dela Rosa, ''Binibining Kalog'' (1955) with Ramon Revilla, ''Tanikalang Apoy'' (1955) with Paraluman, ''Kanto Girl'' (1956) with Oscar Moreno, and ''Alipin Ng Palad'' (1959) with Luis Gonzales. She also appeared in action films including ''Tarhata'' (1957), ''Kilabot Sa Makiling' ... [...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] |
Tubog Sa Ginto
''Tubog sa Ginto'' ( eng, Dipped in Gold) is a 1971 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, based on the comic serials created by Mars Ravelo for Tagalog Klasiks. This is the first film to tackle the then-controversial theme of homosexuality at that time when it was still a very sensitive issue. Plot Cast *Lolita Rodriguez as Emma *Hilda Koronel as Joni *Jay Ilagan as Santi *Eddie Garcia as Don Benito *Luis Gonzales as Celso *Marissa Delgado as Gracita *Mario O'Hara as Diego *Veronica Palileo as Chichi *Jimmy Morato Production Release Reception Box office Critical reception Controversies Despite the myriad of research and explanation regarding the "third sex Third gender is a concept in which individuals are categorized, either by themselves or by society, as neither man nor woman. It is also a social category present in societies that recognize three or more genders. The term ''third'' is usually ...", the society still failed to fully under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lino Brocka
Catalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and significant filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. He co-founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP), dedicated to helping artists address issues confronting the country, and the Free the Artist Movement. He was a member of the Coalition for the Restoration of Democracy. He directed landmark films such as ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), '' Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag'' (1975), ''Insiang'' (1976), '' Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim'' (1984), and '' Orapronobis'' (1989). After his death in a car accident in 1991, he was posthumously given the National Artist of the Philippines for Film award for "having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts." In 2018, Brocka was identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a Motu Proprio human rights violations victim of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janice De Belen
Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (; born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and television host. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Horror-Drama''” for her acting prowess and exceptional portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror films. De Belen is one of the most sought-after actresses and television personalities in the Philippines. In a career spanning four decades, she began her career in show business as a child star, and her breakthrough came when she played the title role in the wildly popular soap opera Flordeluna, which aired from 1979 until 1984. She was hailed as the “80s Teen Drama Princess” alongside then showbiz rival Julie Vega. As an acclaimed actress and TV personality, De Belen is a FAMAS Award winner (including three Best Actress nominations). In 2020, she won "Best Actress in a Drama Series" alongside Angel Locsin, Maricel Soriano and Eula Valdez at the 18th Gawad Tanglaw Awards. The same year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flordeluna
''Maria Flordeluna'' is a Philippine primetime soap opera that aired on ABS-CBN and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 in the Philippines. The show aired from February 12, 2007 to June 22, 2007 replacing ''Super Inggo'' and was replaced by ''Ysabella''. The series is based on the ''Flordeluna'' radio drama of the 1970s written by Marcos Navarro Sacol. ''Flordeluna'' was first adapted for television by RPN in the 1970s starring Janice de Belen in the title role. It tells the story of the title character, an 11-year-old girl, and her efforts in bringing her family together against all odds. Cast and characters Cast ;Main cast * Eliza Pineda as Ma. Flordelunaa "Flor" A. Alicante† * Eula Valdez as Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante * Albert Martinez as Gen. Leo Alicante / Leo A. Alvarado * John Estrada as Gary "Spider" Alvarado * Vina Morales as Ma. Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovingly Yours, Helen
''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network and Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation. The show is the second longest running drama anthology in Philippine television history. Originally hosted by Helen Vela, it premiered on September 7, 1980. The show transferred to BBC in September 1984. It returned to GMA Network in April 1986. The show concluded on September 1, 1996. It was replaced by ''Anna Karenina'' in its timeslot. The anthology evolved into a television drama anthology from a daily counseling program on radio with the same title, originally aired on GMA's AM station DZBB. It was presented by television/radio personality Helen Vela. Each episode is based on the letter sender's life stories sent by viewers. This format also served as a template of other drama anthologies aired on Philippine television. The show's radio version, which is a live counselling program, continued to air on weekdays. The radio show moved to BBC's F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DZRH
DZRH (666 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by Manila Broadcasting Company, which serves as the flagship station. The station's studio is located at the MBC Building, Star City, Vicente Sotto St., CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay; while its transmitter is located along I. Marcelo St., Brgy. Malanday, Valenzuela. The station has nationwide coverage through its relay stations located across the Philippines. Established on July 15, 1939, DZRH is the oldest private radio station, and the second oldest radio station in the Philippines, after the government-owned DZRB. History The Heacock era DZRH first went on air as KZRH on July 15, 1939, after being founded by Samuel Gaches, the owner of H. E. Heacock Company, a department store based in Escolta, Binondo, Manila, with Hal Bowie as the station's first announcer. KZRH, which was broadcasting using the frequency of 650 kHz with the power of 10,000 watts; and became the fourth commercial radio station in the Phili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
