Susan Africa
Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in 'Olongapo, The Great American Dream'. In 2016, she attended the 66th Berlin International Film Festival as part of the acclaimed 'Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis' where it won Alfred Bauer Prize. Superstar Meryl Streep was so impressed and complimented Africa for her exceptional performance in the film saying: "''There you are! How wonderful to see you in person''". Africa studied Fine Arts and Advertising where she graduated ''cum laude'' at the University of Santo Thomas. She is an associate director of Alumni Relations at Asian Institute of Management (AIM). She is also an Associate Editor of AIM's alumni leadership magazine. Before AIM, she was Ballet Philippines’ Corporate Development Director for 16 years. Career Beginnings Africa studi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Philippines
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]   |
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Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It was the longest running ABS-CBN weekday drama and on Philippine television until June 26, 2020 when ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' surpassed it upon airing its 1,166th episode. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema in 1996. ''Mara Clara'' was a first release from Dreamscape Entertainment. The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestiza'' heroine of José Rizal’s ''Noli Me Tángere''. This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel every 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Plot Mara and Clara were switched at birth, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo ( Dan Fernandez), a hospital staff, in his diary. Mara (Judy Ann Santos) lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan (Susan Africa) and Gary Da ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tabing Ilog
''Tabing Ilog'' () Spot.ph (April 18, 2014). Retrieved on December 23, 2014. is a Philippine television series that was aired on . It was top billed by , , , [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saan Ka Man Naroroon
''Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' (International title: ''Wherever You Are'') is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN that ran from April 12, 1999 to March 23, 2001 replacing the 2-year run ''Mula sa Puso'' and was replaced by '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan ''. It stars Claudine Barretto in the three contrasting roles of Rosario, Rosenda and Rosemarie or Rosita, triplets who were separated at birth. The series was popular throughout its run and also led to the rise of Barretto's acting career. This was Rico Yan's last soap opera before his death on March 29, 2002 during his Holy Week vacation at Dos Palmas Resort in Palawan. The 2018 series The Blood Sisters rehashes the idea of this soap with head of Dreamscape Television Head Roldeo T. Endrinal using the same idea of “Saan Ka Man Naroroon” based on three different triplets who have different characteristics. As of June 2021, the series re-airs globally on The Filipino Channel. Plot A storm occurs on the night when Dolores is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. (RPN) is a Philippine Media of the Philippines, television and radio company based in Quezon City. It is the flagship media property of Nine Media Corporation of the ALC Group of Companies; along with the Presidential Communications Group, Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) and Far East Managers and Investors Inc. (owned by the family of company founder Roberto Benedicto), among others, as major shareholders. The network's main offices and transmitter is located at Panay Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle also in Quezon City. Founded by Roberto Benedicto and prior to its privatization, it was the sister station of current government owned and controlled Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation and formerly an attached agency of the now-Office of the Press Secretary, despite having 20% minority stake in ownership. Radio Philippines Network operates television stations with airtime being leased by its parent Nine Media, serving as primary broadcaste ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Batibot
''Batibot'' is a Philippine television educational show produced by the Philippine Children's Television Foundation (PCTF). It debuted in 1984 as the replacement of ''Sesame'', a co-production of PCTV and the Children's Television Workshop (CTW) from 1983 to 1984. History ''Sesame'' (1983-1984) The precursor of ''Batibot'' was ''Sesame'', intended as the Filipino version of the American children's show, ''Sesame Street'', which educates preschoolers through dance, song, and role-play educational skills through them. ''Sesame'' was a co-production of the Philippine Children's Television Foundation (PCTF) and the Children's Television Workshop (CTW) with support from the Philippine government. ''Sesame'' aired in 1983 as a bilingual (Filipino and English) program. The series featured two Muppet-style characters Pong Pagong and Kiko Matsing. Both characters were inspired from a Filipino fable, " The Monkey and the Turtle", which was annotated to English by José Rizal in 1889. Gov ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko
''Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko'' (International title: ''My Girl'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dondon Santos, it stars Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica. It premiered on September 23, 2013 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Binoy Henyo''. The series concluded on January 24, 2014 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by '' Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Kris Bernal as Princess "Cess" Inocencio-Grande * Aljur Abrenica as Niccolo "Nick" Grande ;Supporting cast * Renz Fernandez as Louise Grande * LJ Reyes as Kate Napoleon * Carmi Martin as Eliza Montes-Grande * Maritoni Fernandez as Tess de Leon * Susan Africa as Alicia Salazar * Ping Medina as Steve Amador * Marco Alcaraz as Waldo Salazar * Lian Paz as Violet Salazar * Vincent Magbanua as Vicvic ;Guest cast * Ryza Cenon as Selena Monteverde * John Feir as Johnny Napoleon * Julie Lee as Trina Zaragosa * Mark Antho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
''Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (International title: ''Against All Odds'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine melodrama television series aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from June 17, 2013 to August 23, 2013, replacing ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' and was replaced by ''Got to Believe''. It served as a comeback for renowned Pinoy soap opera actress Judy Ann Santos, together with Sam Milby and KC Concepcion in their first antagonist roles. It is a dark melodrama involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview Anessa Panaligan is a strong woman and a loving daughter who would do everything for the sake of her family. Amidst all the trials that she is facing, Anessa will meet and fall in love with Eros Diomedes, a rich young man who will turn her life into a nightmare. Cast and characters Main cast * Judy Ann Santos as Anessa Panaligan-Diomedes / Angela Balaguer * Sam Milby as Eros Diomedes * KC Concepcion as Alexis G. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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TV5 Network
TV5 Network Inc., commonly known as TV5, is a Philippine media company based in Mandaluyong, with its alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is primarily involved in radio and television broadcasting, with subsidiaries and affiliates dealing in various media related businesses is owned by MediaQuest Holdings, an investee company of Philippine telecommunications giant PLDT, through its Beneficial Trust Fund, and headed by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan. Among its assets owns and operates two broadcast television networks ( TV5 and One Sports), the national radio station ( Radyo5 92.3 News FM), and the regional radio network ( Radyo5). It also operates two international television channels (Kapatid Channel and AksyonTV International) along with subsidiaries such as TV film productions and originals (Studio5) digital terrestrial television providers ( Sulit TV) an exclusive sales and marketing agent (Media5) as well as digital and online portals technol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Palimos Ng Pag-ibig (TV Series)
''Palimos ng Pag-ibig'' (International title: ''Begging for Love'') is a Philippine drama series aired by ABS-CBN. which was aired from March 5 to April 20, 2007, replacing ''Super Inggo'' and was replaced by '' Hiram na Mukha''. It is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name. It is the first installment of ''Sineserye Presents''. Origin Comics ''Palimos ng Pag-ibig'' was first serialized in Komiks before it was translated in the big screen. Nerissa Cabral was the creator and writer of the story. 1986 film The comic was adapted into a film in 1986 under VIVA Films. It starred Vilma Santos as Fina, Dina Bonnevie as Ditas and Edu Manzano as Rodel. Plot In this dog-eat-dog world, people either have to stand up and carve a living for themselves or risk getting trampled by others in the rat race called life. This is the dilemma Ditas (Kristine Hermosa) has faced every day of her life. Born to a destitute family, Ditas has resigned herself to the fact that her life will be a strug ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |