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Star Circle Quest
''Star Circle Quest'' (SCQ) is a reality-based talent competition which premiered on March 1, 2004 locally on ABS-CBN and internationally through The Filipino Channel. It features at least 10 contestants called "questors" will have to undergo talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. The remaining questor after weekly eliminations will be declared as the Grand Questor. He or she takes home a cash prize and an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Talent Center (now Star Magic). The theme song was sung by ''Star in a Million'' finalists Sheryn Regis and Marinel Santos. Overview In 1992, Mr. Johnny Manahan and Freddie M. Garcia formed ABS-CBN Talent Center, now known as Star Magic to hone individuals as exclusive talents of the network. Manahan then introduced Star Circle, an untelevised talent search which aims to look for fresh faces to be the next idol. 12 years later, after having 12 batches and more than 120 members, Star Circle was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talent Show
A talent show is an event in which participants perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, poetry, comedy or other activities to showcase skills. Many talent shows are performances rather than contests, but some are actual contests. In the instance of a contest, participants may be motivated to perform for a reward, trophy, or prize of some kind. For example, a high school might not have many students with any interest in performing in front of the student body for the sole purpose of performing alone and may offer different prizes as an incentive for these students to participate in the contest. Media Since the late 1940s, talent shows have become a notable genre of reality television, such as ''Doorway to Fame'' (1947), ''The Original Amateur Hour'' (1948), ''Hollywood Screen Test'' (1948), '' Opportunity Knocks'' (1949), '' Chance of a Lifetime'' (1952), ''NHK Nodo Jiman'' (1953), ''New Faces'' (1963), ''Notun Kuri'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel, commonly known as TFC, is a 24-hour global subscription television network based in Daly City, California with studios in Redwood City, California and offices in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ethiopia, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. It is owned and operated by the Filipino media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. Its programming is composed primarily of imported programs from Filipino cable channel Kapamilya Channel and programs produced and distributed by ABS-CBN Entertainment (entertainment) and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs (news and current affairs), while the ABS-CBN television network is currently inactive due to its shutdown. TFC is available globally on direct-to-home satellite, cable, Internet Protocol television, online streaming, video on demand and on other over-the-top content platforms. TFC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erich Gonzales
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest''. She came to prominence in her lead role ''Katorse''. After winning Star Circle Quest, she changed her last name from Gancayco to Gonzales, her mother's maiden name. Because of the start of her entertainment career, Erich finished her high school years at ''ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center'' and attended college at Trinity University of Asia, where she majored in mass communication. Early life The youngest of 3 siblings, Gonzales was born in Cebu City and raised in Davao City. Career 2004–2008: Star Circle Quest and supporting roles Her career began when she won as Grand Questor in the second season of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest in 2005, and later beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Circle Quest (season 2)
''Star Circle Quest (season 2)'' premiered on October 11, 2004 on ABS-CBN. Hosts Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria and jury members Boy Abunda, Gloria Diaz and Laurenti Dyogi reprised their roles for the second season. Contestants Stars of Luzon *Alener-Joe Sotelo *Arron Villaflor *Haz Ismail *Alexander Sazon *Janelle Manahan (later Janelle Quintana) *Reynan Pitero *Chretien Kevin Iporac *Edizon Villegas Stars of Visayas *Mark Pertgen *Bryan Villarosa *Vanessa "Vane" Grindrud *Sciatzy Toepe *Ken Tiangha *Camille Vallesar *Jack Umali *Christopher Vistal *Sien Aquino *Pamela Lizares *Rogel Sombrero *Ralf Valdizno Stars of Mindanao *Charles Christianson *Ericka Christelle Gancayco (later Erich Gonzales) *Gwend Villanueva *Ray-an Zurbano *Ryan R. Torres *Jayson Villar *Mario Renze Ibardaloza *Fernando Divina (Ron Allan Divina) Stars of NCR * Geraldine 'Marla' Boyd *OJ Decena *Amparo 'Paw' Diaz, 17 *Nica Escandor *Bebs and KC Hollman, 14 *Denmark 'DM' Sevilla 17 (DM Sevilla Denm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Ricks
Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipino actress of American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search '' Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN. Background Career In 2004, Ricks joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN, '' Star Circle Quest''. She was one of the top 10 Questors or Magic Circle of 10, and after few weeks of training, made it to the final 5 or Magic Circle of 5. In the Grand Questor's Night, she was declared as the 4th runner up. After the contest, Ricks guested in some TV shows of ABS-CBN particularly in the youth oriented drama ''SCQ Reload'' and variety show ''ASAP Fanatic''. Ricks received one of her biggest breaks when she portrayed Hiyas, the apple of Pedro Penduko's eyes in the Fantaserye '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'' and when she starred in the primetime drama series ''Iisa Pa Lamang'' led by Claudine Barretto. Ricks starred in ''Kambal sa Uma'', an afternoon drama series on ABS-CBN with Shai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joross Gamboa
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa'' is asked to be released and signed a two-year contract under the management of Becky Aguila. He was seen in the comedy segment ''Kaya Mo Ba To?'' in 2005 followed by ''Maynila'' in 2007 of the GMA Network, which became the reason for rumors of ''Joross Gamboa'' moving to the said Network. After signing a contract with Becky Aguila, he will stay with ABS-CBN as his new talent manager still has issues with GMA Network. Ending the contract of ''Joross Gamboa'' with ''Becky Aguila'', he is now under the management of Noel Ferrer since late 2009. Noel Ferrer also manages other famous actors like ''Bayani Agbayani'' and ''Ryan Agoncillo'' who are both with TV5. Currently a freelance artist, since he left his former kapamilya netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxanne Guinoo
Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap (born February 14, 1986) is a Filipina actress. Since April 2012, she is employed by GMA Network, having transferred from ABS-CBN as a contract of GMA Artist Center for three years. In 2015, she transferred back to her home network ABS-CBN. She is set to appear as young Amelia Guerrero in '' The General's Daughter''. Before her transfer to GMA Network in 2012, she returned to showbiz as a brief Talent5 Artist and appeared in '' Valiente'' and an episode in ''Real Confessions''. In 2008–2010, she was also with TV5 to appear in ''Everybody Hapi''. Career In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality TV show ''Star Circle Teen Quest'' aired on ABS-CBN and made it into the group of finalists known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-stars Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Joross Gamboa, and Melissa Ricks. In June 2004, the televised live final was held in Araneta Coliseum, where she finished in second place. She was introduced as one of the newest members of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandara Park
Sandara Park ( English pronunciation: ; born November 12, 1984), also known by her stage name Dara (Korean: 다라 English pronunciation: ), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the talent show '' Star Circle Quest'' in 2004, after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007. She made her South Korean debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop group 2NE1, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time before their disbandment in 2016. Park is one of the most popular South Korean celebrities in the Philippines, where she is known by fans as the ''Pambansang Krung-Krung'' (''National Crazy Personality''). She is considered an influential figure in the Korean wave, and has been called the "BoA of the Philippines" in reference to South Korean singer BoA who also experienced great success abroad. In 2004, Park released her first EP, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hero Angeles
Hero Gervacio Angeles (born December 8, 1984) is a Filipino actor. Hero Angeles bested four other contestants in the Grand Finals for the title "Grand Teen Questor" in the first season of ABS-CBN's popular reality star search in the Philippines, '' Star Circle Quest''. Career After winning the title of the first "Grand Teen Questor" of ABS-CBN's '' Star Circle Quest'', Hero appeared in several TV shows on the network, like the youth oriented program '' SCQ Reload'' and the fantasy series ''Krystala'', led by Judy Ann Santos. He was one of the hottest young stars in 2004, and his Love team with Sandara Park was popular, making box-office hits like ''Bcuz Of U'' and ''Can This Be Love''. In 2005, Hero ended his contract with ABS-CBN Star Magic, and later appeared in various TV shows on ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA-7. Until March 2008, Angeles is under the network contract of GMA Network with the management of German Moreno and brother Henry Angeles. His first break was playing the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Circle Quest (season 1)
''Star Circle Quest (season 1)'' premiered on March 1, 2004 on ABS-CBN. The show was hosted by Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria. The jury is composed of Boy Abunda, Gloria Diaz and Laurenti Dyogi. History In 2004, ABS-CBN Talent Center had already produced 11 Star Circle batches which are composed of more than 200 stars. By that year, the talent center is having its audition for Star Circle Batch 12. But after seeing the huge profits that ‘idols’ could rake in, Star Circle changed course and took its new format. From the untelevised regular talent search, Star Circle became a reality-based talent search named as ''Star Circle Quest'' or ''SCQ'' for short. The show was then hosted by Luis Manzano and Jodi Sta. Maria, while the jury is composed of Boy Abunda, an entertainment writer, TV host and talent manager; Gloria Diaz, an actress and former beauty queen; and Lauren Dyogi, TV director and writer. From an estimated 10 thousands who auditioned, 10 lucky hopefuls made it to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film '' Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), which became a blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: ''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' (2008), '' Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) and '' Enteng ng Ina Mo'' (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film ''Our Mighty Yaya'', which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment. Early and personal life Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013), and was later adopted by her older, unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas. She earned a mass communication degree from Far Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Manahan
Juan "Johnny" Ledesma Manahan (born 11 February 1947), also known as Mr. M, is a Filipino film and television director, actor, talent manager, and screenwriter. He is known for managing actors, being the manager for ABS-CBN's Star Magic (formerly the Talent Center), as well as the former senior vice-president of ABS-CBN. Early life and education Manahan was born on February 11, 1947 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. His parents were Dr. Constantino Perez Manahan and Elvira Ledesma Manahan, a socialite and television host (''Two for the Road''). Manahan attended high school at the Ateneo de Manila in 1964, and finished his studies at the University of California, Berkeley, AB Art History, in 1969. Before becoming a director-manager, Manahan was a visual artist, painter, and sculptor. He received the "Special Citation" award at the Paris Biennale of Art in 1979. Career Manahan began his career directing for television soon after his studies around 1971. He was a free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
