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The Better Half (TV Series)
''The Better Half'' is a 2017 Philippine drama television series starring Shaina Magdayao, Carlo Aquino, JC de Vera and Denise Laurel. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from February 13, 2017 to September 8, 2017, replacing the 1-year run of ''Doble Kara''. Synopsis Camille (Shaina Magdayao) is happily married to Marco (Carlo Aquino). Meanwhile, Bianca (Denise Laurel), Marco's childhood friend, is secretly in love with him. She begs Marco to marry her but Marco's heart is only for Camille. After Marco's and Camille's wedding, Marco flies to Dubai as an overseas worker. Unfortunately, the plane crashes with no survivors. Bianca, obsessed with Marco, does not stop searching for him and finds him stranded in an island. Marco suffers amnesia but remembers Bianca from his childhood. Bianca decides to use his amnesia and builds an intricate lie to him about his life: she tells him she is his wife and they live togethe ...
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Melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or excessively sentimental, rather than action. Characters are often flat, and written to fulfill stereotypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality and family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, filmed, or on television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers cues to the audience of the drama being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, ''melodramas'' are Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or song was used to accompany the action. The term is now also applied to stage performances without incidental music, novels, films, tel ...
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Philippine Television Drama
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television) and "''sérye''" (series). ''Teleseryes'' share characteristics with and have roots similar to soap operas and ''telenovelas''. They have evolved into a genre with unique characteristics, however, and often reflect Filipino social reality. ''Teleseryes'' are aired in the afternoon and prime time, five days a week. Their audience crosses age and gender lines, and they have the highest advertising rates in the Philippine television industry. Series last from three months to a year or longer, depending on ratings. Philippine TV dramas also include serials and anthologies, usually shown weekly. These dramas have a finite number of episodes and usually last one season, again depending on ratings. History 1940s-1980s Soap ...
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Guji Lorenzana
Gregory Lorenzana, Jr. (born May 11, 1980 in Long Beach, California, U.S.), better known as Guji (pronounced "Goo-G") Lorenzana or simply Guji, is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, actor, host, club DJ, commercial model and former radio DJ for Mellow 94.7 (2008-2010). Guji embarked on his music career in 2006, releasing two independent albums in the Philippines. As a talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic (a.k.a. Star Circle) Batch 16, he was officially launched as a singer on '' ASAP 08'' on August 17, 2008. Guji's first major project was with ABS-CBN as an actor, starring him alongside Kaye Abad in the TV adaptation of popular Tagalog pocketbook, ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers'', where Guji played the role of Rei, the "loveteam" partner of Pepper (Kaye Abad), gaining him initial acting notoriety in 2009. On August 17, 2017, Guji signed an exclusive 5-year management contract with Viva Entertainment's Viva Artists Agency, after being managed by Star Magi ...
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Emmanuelle Vera
Zoe Emmanuelle Camcam Vera (born November 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actress and beauty queen. Career 2010–2011: ''1DOL'' and ''Shoutout!'' Vera portrayed the antagonist character Diana Rosales in the musical television show ''1DOL'' on ABS-CBN. She was also one of the main cast of ''Shoutout!'', a youth-oriented variety show formerly aired on the same network. She also appeared in numerous television shows such as ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' and '' 100 Days to Heaven''. 2012: ''Emmanuelle Vera'' In 2012, Vera released a self-titled debut album under Universal Records Philippines. The album has seven tracks, six of it are original, one is a cover. Vera also appeared as a celebrity video jockey in April on Myx, a Filipino music channel. 2013–2017: ''The Voice of the Philippines'' and other ventures In 2013, Vera was invited to the Blind auditions of the first season of ''The Voice of the Philippines''. She sang " Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Judy Garland. She wa ...
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Regine Angeles
Diorella Regine De Leon Angeles (born October 29, 1985) is a Filipina model and actress. She started her showbiz career after winning ''Be Bench / The Model Search'' of 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 ... and then becoming one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic talents. She is a member of the Christian organization, Iglesia ni Cristo. Filmography Television Movies References {{DEFAULTSORT:Angeles, Regine Living people Filipino female models Filipino television actresses 1985 births Star Magic personalities Members of Iglesia ni Cristo Participants in Philippine reality television series Reality show winners Reality modeling competition participants People from Quezon City Actresses from Metro Manila ...
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Epy Quizon
Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film ''Lastikman''. Early life Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of 4 siblings. He is the son of comedian, Dolphy, and Pamela Ponti. Filmography Films Television *'' That's Entertainment'' (1989-1996) Himself/Thursday group member & co-host *''Gabi Ni Dolphy'' (1992) *''Purungtong'' (1992) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1993) *''Mikee'' (1995) *''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (1995) *''Mikee Forever'' (1995) *''GMA Love Stories'' (1996) *''Dear Mikee'' (1998) *''Lihim Ng Gabi'' (1998) *''Mula sa Puso'' (1998) *''Campus Romance'' (1999) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1999) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (2000) *''Kagat Ng Dilim'' (2000) *''Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol'' (2001-2002) *''Daboy en Da Girl'' (2002) Emoks *''Road Trip'' (2003) - co-host *'' ...
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Mari Kaimo
Jose Mari Kaimo (born January 21, 1960, in Manila, Philippines) is a veteran Filipino journalist, news anchor, host, television personality, actor, and voice-over artist. Career Kaimo started as a news reporter at the height of the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship. After the EDSA People Power Revolution, he anchored various newscasts on different TV stations including People's Television Network, GMA Network, ABS-CBN, and Studio 23. He co-hosted for Vilma Santos' show ''Vilma!'' in 1989, and some years later, shows such as ''The Global Filipino'' on TFC and ''The Correspondents'' on ABS-CBN. Kaimo also anchored ''News Central'' on Studio 23 from its inception in September 1998 until June 2007. since 2007, he is currently one of the regular hosts of the television program ''The 700 Club Asia'', the Philippine franchise of the American program of the same name produced by CBN Asia. Kaimo is also a voice-over artist, who narrated for some advertisements and AVPs. He's been wri ...
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Rommel Padilla
Rommel Cariño Padilla (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. Early life He was born to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño. Padilla's siblings from the same parents are: Royette Padilla, BB Gandanghari, and Robin Padilla. Personal life Rommel is married to Anabelle Antonio of Angeles, Pampanga whom he had children with, RJ Padilla, Matt Padilla, and Roanna Padilla. While Rommel was in jail and appealing his case in late 1998, Anabelle had to work for their children on his behalf. She was a bassist in Japan while their children was in Rommel's sister, Rowena Padilla's care in Kidapawan, Mindanao for six years. The teen-idol, musician, and actor Daniel Padilla is Padilla's son with singer-actress Karla Estrada. On a 1990 day, Rommel met Karla Estrada (who he still calls "Ling") at the Viva Office at work. The next day, they're on, Karla said. Rommel in prison, Karla gave birth to Daniel and took ...
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Carmi Martin
Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. She did more movies with Dolphy such as ''Stariray'', ''The Quick Brown Fox'', ''John en Marsha'', ''Dancing Master'', ''Dino Dinero'' and ''Father & Son''. Her last movie with Dolphy was '' Dobol Trobol'' (2008) with Vic Sotto in 2008. She became a mainstay of Chicks to Chicks in 1980 in IBC-13 until its transfer to ABS-CBN 2 in 1986. She also did "Abangan ang Sususnod na Kabanata". With these sitcoms, she was able to hone her flair for comedy. She had a weekly drama anthology entitled "Carmi" over BBC-2 directed by Soxy Topacio from 1985-86 where she portrayed various characters, and acted with thespians. She also had a variety show with Roderick Pualate on Channel 2 (1986-87) with "Tonight with Dick and Carmi". One film that showed her ...
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by continuous or relapsing episodes of psychosis. Major symptoms include hallucinations (typically hearing voices), delusions, and disorganized thinking. Other symptoms include social withdrawal, decreased emotional expression, and apathy. Symptoms typically develop gradually, begin during young adulthood, and in many cases never become resolved. There is no objective diagnostic test; diagnosis is based on observed behavior, a history that includes the person's reported experiences, and reports of others familiar with the person. To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, symptoms and functional impairment need to be present for six months (DSM-5) or one month (ICD-11). Many people with schizophrenia have other mental disorders, especially substance use disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and obsessive–compulsive disorder. About 0.3% to 0.7% of people are diagnosed with schizophrenia during their lifetime. In 2 ...
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that last from days to weeks each. If the elevated mood is severe or associated with psychosis, it is called mania; if it is less severe, it is called hypomania. During mania, an individual behaves or feels abnormally energetic, happy or irritable, and they often make impulsive decisions with little regard for the consequences. There is usually also a reduced need for sleep during manic phases. During periods of depression, the individual may experience crying and have a negative outlook on life and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide is high; over a period of 20 years, 6% of those with bipolar disorder died by suicide, while 30–40% engaged in self-harm. Other mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders and substance use disorders, are commonly associated with bipolar disorder. While the causes of ...
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Doble Kara
''Doble Kara'' ( / eng, Double Kara) is a 2015 Philippine melodrama television series, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo, Trina N. Dayrit, and Jojo A. Saguin starring Julia Montes in a dual role, as Kara Dela Rosa and Sara Suarez. It also stars Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Sam Milby, Alicia Alonzo, Maxene Magalona, Edgar Allan Guzman, and John Lapus in their respective roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 24, 2015, to February 10, 2017, replacing '' Pinoy Big Brother: 737 GOLD''. The series was met with both positive reviews and strong ratings. The series garnered three PMPC Star Award nominations, winning the Best Daytime Drama Series and two acting nominations for Montes and Villarroel. In addition, the series received multiple award wins, including a TV Series Craze Award for Best Daytime TV Series, an ALTA Media Icon Award for Best Daytime Drama Series, ...
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