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Star Magic Presents
''Star Magic Presents'' is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ... network in the Philippines from July 29, 2006 to May 10, 2008. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN. In an interview, Star Magic Director Johnny Manahan explained that the show's main goal was "to provide a platform whereby the agency’s fresh, yet unknown talents can shine in tandem with its more established stars. Each week, a new face is paired with an established artist, the better to remind the older stars of their responsibility to help their younger brothers and sisters." In the Philippines, this program airs on Saturday at 10 a.m-11 a.m. in Metro Manila. (Timeslot may vary in some areas) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Drama
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyce Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal (born May 6, 1968) is a Filipina film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films in 1994. Career On July 23, 2018, she directed the third State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945), also known as Digong, Rody, and by the initials DU30 and PRRD, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the chairperson .... Bernal was again tapped to direct Duterte's fourth State of the Nation Address on July 22, 2019 and for the fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27, 2020. Filmography Film Television Music videos Awards References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bernal, Joyce 1968 births Filipino film directors Filipino television directors Star Circle Quest Living people Filipino film editors Women film editors People from Manila Women television directors Filipino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denise Laurel
Denise María Sanz Laurel (born September 30, 1987), better known as Denise Laurel, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is half-Spanish and half-Filipino. She is a granddaughter of former vice president Salvador Laurel and great-granddaughter of former president José P. Laurel on her father's side, while on her mother's side, she is the great-granddaughter of Don Francisco "Paco" Sanz, former governor of Romblon and Palawan and the great-grandniece of former president Manuel Roxas. She is best known for playing roles in various ABS-CBN dramas, such as the '' Precious Hearts Romances'' series' ''Midnight Phantom'' and '' Kristine'', '' Dahil sa Pag-ibig'', ''Annaliza'' and most recently ''Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita''. She was also the grand winner of the second season of the Philippine edition of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. Laurel is a member of Star Magic and is a former GMA Network artist. Personal life Laurel is the granddaughter of former Vice President, the late Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carla Humphries
Madeleine Lauren Humphries (born May 20, 1988), known professionally as Madeleine Humphries and formerly as Carla Humphries is an American-born Filipino actress and commercial model. Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in the television drama ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' (2006), and as Brenda Smith in the youth-oriented program ''Abt Ur Luv'' (2006). She also appeared on the January 2011 cover of FHM Philippines Magazine. Humphries was a member of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents from 2003 to early 2009. In March 2010, she joined TV5's line-up of talents. In 2013, she starred in the action film '' 10,000 Hours'' alongside Robin Padilla where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Early life Madeleine Lauren Humphries was born in San Francisco, California to a Filipina mother and an Italian-American father who grew up in France. Humphries is the second of four children; she and older brother Alec were born in the United States, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Lamangan
Joel Lamangan (born September 21, 1952) is a Filipino film director, television director and actor. His award-winning films includes '' The Flor Contemplacion Story'', ''Sidhi'', '' Deathrow'', ''Hubog'', '' Aishte Imasu 1941'', '' Blue Moon'' and ''Mano Po''. On August 19, 2008, Lamangan directed his first indie movie "Walang Kawala" produced by DMV Entertainment. It stars Polo Ravales and Joseph Bitangcol, with the special participation of Jean Garcia. Joel also directs '' Obra'' and will soon start shooting ''Desperadas 2''. He started production for the next Sine Novela: ''Una Kang Naging Akin'' starring Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona. In 2013 Elections he ran as congressman for Cavite's 1st District under the Lakas-CMD/United Nationalist Alliance/ Partido Magdalo. However he backed out in the race. In 2013, Lamangan was named as the artistic director of Gantimpala Theater Foundation. Lamangan will direct an original musical titled "Katipunan: Mga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paw Diaz
Amparo "Paw" Diaz (born March 16, 1987) is a Filipina former actress, model and TV host in the Philippines, came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN's reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist. She is known for doing afternoon dramas in supporting or special participation roles and became the lead role as Wilda Abrantes in the 2010 mini-afternoon series of Precious Hearts Romances Romance-Drama fiction author Martha Cecilla in The Substitute Bride opposite Rafael Rosell. Her biggest break is playing the 1996 antagonist Soraya Montenegro who was originally portrayed by Character Actress Itatí Cantoral in the Remake Mexican International Television Hit Maria la del Barrio to the lead character with the title name portrayed by Erich Gonzales and originally played by Mexican Queen of Entertainment and Telenovela's Thalia which aired on the primetime slot in 2011. Filmography Film *Can This Be Love - Ria (2005) * ''All About Love'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AJ Perez
Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011) was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries '' Your Song Presents: Underage''. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, ''Sabel''. He died at the aged of 18, in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac on midnight of April 17, 2011. Early life Perez was born on February 17, 1993, to a Bicolana mother, Maria Victoria "Marivic" (née Sarte) and Bacolodnon father, Gerardo "Gerry" Perez. He had a younger brother named Angello Michael "Gello" (born May 16, 1998). He was a nephew of Albay politician Cong. Elfren Sarte. He attended high school at La Salle Greenhills in Greenhills, Mandaluyong, and graduated on March 20, 2011. He planned to take up Marketing at the De La Salle University because he wanted to help run the family business. Career Perez was discovered by ABS-CBN in a TV com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young (born November 8, 1993), simply known as Lauren Young, is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and model. She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. Biography Career Young was one of the 20 new talents introduced, as Star Magic Batch 13 by ABS-CBN's talent management agency Star Magic in 2006. Her acting debut was a cameo role in the '' Komiks'' episode Bampy—a Star Magic 14th Anniversary special. She then played Lea opposite Piolo Pascual in ''Star Magic Presents: All About A Girl''. Young was one of the 19 newcomers introduced in the second season Star Magic Presents TV series, ''Abt Ur Luv''. Young appeared as Bernice in the commercially successful film, '' One More Chance'' in 2007. In 2008, she played Paige in ''Your Song Presents: Impossible''. In 2009, she starred in another episode of ''Your Song Presents: Underage'', opposite AJ Perez. In 2010, she starred as Lorraine in the movie '' Sa 'Yo Lamang'' opposite Enchong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd Milby (; born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino American, Filipino-American actor, musician, guitarist, model, recording artist, and businessman. In 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, the youngest child of Elsie Ronquillo Lacia (born March 15, 1958, Tago, Surigao del Sur, Tago, Surigao del Sur), and Lloyd William Milby (born October 21, 1934, Dayton, Ohio – died November 1, 2021, Tipp City, Ohio), an entrepreneur. Milby was raised in Tipp City, Ohio. At age 9, he trained and lived with his ice-skating coach, and was home schooled until he was 15. He competed in numerous major ice skating competitions, including the Junior Nationals. He and his skating partner of four years won silver and other awards in the course of his serious skating stint. Returning to the Philippines in 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanjoe Marudo
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine'' (2010), '' Annaliza'' (2013), ''Dream Dad'' (2014), ''Tubig at Langis'' (2016) and ''My Dear Heart'' (2017). Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as ''You Got Me!'' (2007), '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' (2009), ''Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme'' (2012), '' One More Try'' (2012), '' Bromance: My Brother's Romance'' (2013), ''Maria Leonora Teresa'' (2014) and ''The Third Party'' (2016). Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. Early life Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama ''Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his works in soap operas such as ''It Might Be You'', ''Maging Sino Ka Man'', '' I ♥ Betty La Fea'', and ''Imortal''. Throughout his career, Cruz has collaborated with numerous actresses including Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga and Sarah Geronimo. Cruz finished his education at Marikina Catholic School. He attended his secondary education until third year at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center.Yes! magazine, July 2010 issue. He used to reside in Santolan, Pasig, and also owned a house in Valle Verde, an exclusive subdivision in Pasig. As of 2017, Cruz currently resides in Cebu City. He is currently managed by Maja Salvador's Crown Artist Management. On November 9, 2021 he signed a contract with GMA Network Inc as part of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate, Manila. He is the youngest son of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual and Philip Victoriano Pascual. His father was a casting director for international films that are shot in the Philippines. Piolo attended elementary and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila. When he was in 5th Grade, Piolo joined the school theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko, where he was introduced to the world of theater and acting. While he was in third year high school, Piolo started appearing in ''That's Entertainment'', a popular teen variety show that aired in the 1990s. He eventually left ''That's Entertainment'', however, to get into college full-time, studying at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he studied AB General Education. He later shifted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
