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Snooky Serna
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica. She is credited for doing a huge amount of film and television work as a Child Superstar in the 1970s to the 1980s and mid 80s-90s as one of the Movie Teen Queens, bankable film and highly acclaimed actress in the Philippines. Just recently, she bagged two international awards - the Jury Award Best Performance and Best Actress Award - at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York. According to reports Snooky is the first actor to win two major awards at the film festival. In the 2000s, she regained more critical acclaim and controversy in Television and Independent Films gearing her to the new film culture. The 1986 film ''Blusang Itim'' gave her more commercial success at the box office fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blusang Itim
''Blusang Itim'' (International title: ''Beauty Within'' / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book by Elena Patron of the same title. Directed by Jay Altajeros, it stars Kylie Padilla. It premiered on May 16, 2011 on the network's Dramarama Sa Hapon line up replacing '' Alakdana''. The series concluded on August 12, 2011 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by '' Pahiram ng Isang Ina'' in its timeslot. Overview ''Blusang Itim'' was as a novel written by Elena Patron. It was serialized from 1981 to 1983. In 1986, it was adapted into a film by Seiko Films featuring Snooky Serna in the lead role. Sarah Lahbati, Gwen Zamora and Isabelle Daza were considered for the lead role for the television adaptation. Kylie Padilla later got the role. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Kylie Padilla as Jessa Escote-Soriano / Jessa Lopez-Santiago / Jessica Madrid ;Supporting cast * Carl Guevarra as Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since 2016 to 2022. Her career as an actress has spanned more than five decades, beginning when she debuted as a child actress in the 1963 film ''Trudis Liit'', for which she won her first FAMAS Award (Best Child Performer). She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in ''Dama de Noche'' (1972). She has portrayed the superhero Darna in four films beginning with ''Lipad, Darna, Lipad!'' (1973). Santos produced ''Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak'' (1978), which won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the Gawad Urian for Best Film. In local media, she has been referred to as "Star for All Seasons" for the varied genres of her films and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen, Queen of Queens, and the Longest Reigning Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mga Mata?
MGA can refer to: Transport *MGA, IATA code for Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (Managua International Airport) in Managua, Nicaragua * Monongahela Railway, a former coal-hauling short line railroad in the United States *The MG MGA, a popular British sports car manufactured between 1955 and 1962 by MG Business and finance * Malagasy ariary, currency of Madagaskar by ISO 4217 currency code * Managing general agent, a type of insurance agent *Mutual Gains Approach, a process model for negotiating while protecting relationships and reputation Biology and health care * 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria, a metabolic disorder *Mga (protein), a DNA-binding protein found in ''Streptococcus pyogenes'' (group A ''Streptococcus'') *Mga, max dimerization protein, a protein in humans encoded by the MGA gene * Megestrol acetate or melengestrol acetate, progestin medications Geography *Map Grid of Australia, a mapping system based on the Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system *Mg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaimed drama won the CMMA Best Drama Series and the PMPC Star Awards Best Primetime Drama Series. It is the first Philippine soap opera that nominated to the Best Drama Series category of the International Emmy Awards. The series was re-aired internationally in 2012 via Cinema One Global 8 years after its release and its first re-run in 2004 on the same channel. On January 17, 2022, the series re-airs internationally and is available via iWantTFC with a total of 130 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Lorrea and Lorrinda Guinto ( Lorna Tolentino) are twins. Lorrea accidentally takes the place of her twin sister in the world of the drug lords. After many trials and tribulations she finds her missing son, Andrei/Yu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mula Sa Puso
''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria Mercedes'' and was replaced by '' Saan Ka Man Naroroon''. Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo played the roles of the main protagonists in the series. It was re-aired in 2008 through Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both ABS-CBN subsidiaries. A 2011 remake, starring Lauren Young, JM de Guzman and Enrique Gil, aired on ABS-CBN from March 28, 2011, to August 12, 2011. The show also gave critical acclaim to director Wenn V. Deramas as his first prime time soap project and as a director and gave character actress Princess Punzalan critical acclaim for her character as Selina Pereira-Matias, the main antagonist of the series. ''Mula sa Puso'' is known to be the first middle-class-themed Filipino primetime TV drama. Its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN (television Network)
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born Again
Born again, or to experience the new birth, is a phrase, particularly in evangelicalism, that refers to a "spiritual rebirth", or a regeneration of the human spirit. In contrast to one's physical birth, being "born again" is distinctly and separately caused by baptism in the Holy Spirit, it is not caused by baptism in water. It is a core doctrine of the denominations of the Anabaptist, Moravian, Methodist, Quaker, Baptist, Plymouth Brethren and Pentecostal Churches along with all other evangelical Christian denominations. All of these Churches strongly believe Jesus's words in the Gospels: "You must be born again before you can see, or enter, the Kingdom of Heaven." Their doctrines also mandate that to be both "born again" and "saved", one must have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. The term ''born again'' has its origin in the New Testament. In his first epistle, Apostle Peter describes the new birth as taking place from the seed which is the Word ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization. O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Aunor
Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and conferred as Philippine National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts. ''The Hollywood Reporter'' called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performance in the movie '' Taklub'' and her contribution to the Philippine film industry. Aunor started her career as a singer, after winning a local talent search. She rose to fame in the following years as both a singer and actress. After her film debut ''All Over the World (1967)'', she transitioned into heavy drama with highly acclaimed performances in films such as '' Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos'' (1976), ''Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo'' (1976), '' Ina Ka ng Anak Mo'' (1979), '' Himala'' (1982), '' Bulaklak sa City Jail'' (1984), and '' Bona'' (1980). In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Barbell (TV Series)
''Captain Barbell'' is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on May 29, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on January 12, 2007 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by '' Asian Treasures'' in its timeslot. A sequel to the series '' Captain Barbell'' aired in 2011. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol ;Supporting cast * Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V * Patrick Garcia as Levi Villan / Super Levi * Camille Prats as Marikit "Kit" Salvacion * Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro * JC de Vera as Boris / Little B * Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos * Ricky Davao as Cesar Magtanggol * Jackie Lou Blanco as Sandra Magtanggol * Paolo Bediones as Captain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina (Philippine TV Series)
Marina (sometimes stylized as ''MARiNA'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN, starring Claudine Barretto. It aired from February 23 to November 12, 2004. Synopsis Elias, a fisherman, falls in love with and marries Esther; spurning the love of Victoria, a witch. Heartbroken, the vengeful Victoria places a curse on Esther and Elias's unborn child. In the hopes that Victoria will lift the curse on his child, Elias abandons Esther for Victoria and they have a child of their own, Luna. Meanwhile, Esther raises her and Elias's daughter, Cristina, on her own. On Cristina's seventh birthday, Victoria's curse comes to fruition and Cristina is transformed into a mermaid. Elias assaults Victoria in retaliation and cripples her. He is then attacked by Dugong, a sea-witch and Victoria's cousin, and loses his sanity. To save Cristina from the superstitious fishermen, who believe mermaids to be unlucky, Esther is forced to release her daughter into the sea. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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