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Tom Olivar
Ricardo Aranda Cellona, known by his stage name Tom Olivar (born April 26, 1963), is a film and television actor in the Philippines. Career He is one of the active character actors in Philippine films and TV series since the 1980s. He appeared in the classic film ''Bulaklak Sa City Jail'' (1984) with a star-studded cast: Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Gloria Romero, and Ricky Davao, among others. He garnered a Best Supporting Actor award from the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival for this movie. He was cast in several ABS-CBN and GMA-7 teleseryes and melodrama episodes. One of his memorable appearances was in ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya episode ''Hair Clip'', which was aired on March 2, 2013, starring Maricar Reyes, Belle Mariano and Elizabeth Oropesa. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows. Olivar was a Villain Roles in Action Films Liked Gawa na Ang Bala ay Papatay Sa'yo in (1988), Markang Bungo "The Bobby Ortega Story" (1991), Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
La Luna Sangre
''La Luna Sangre'' (lit. The Blood Moon) is a 2017 Philippine horror-fantasy drama television series. Directed by Richard Arellano, Rory Quintos and Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez. It is the third and final installment of ''Lobo'' trilogy and the sequel to ''Imortal''. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on June 19, 2017, to March 2, 2018, replacing ''My Dear Heart'', it was replaced by ''Bagani'' in its timeslot. Plot The prophecy of the Blood Moon is the heart of this fictional series. It is foreshadowed that the child of the most powerful vampire and the chosen werewolf will end the reign of the vampire with the cursed ink (“sumpang tintâ”). The story picks up after the righteous vampires and werewolves’ victorious battle against Lucas and his allies. Mateo (John Lloyd Cruz), Lia (Angel Locsin) and Malia Rodriguez (Kathryn Bernardo) ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lastikman (2003 Film)
''Lastikman'' is a 2003 Filipino Superhero film, superhero film based on the comic book character Lastikman, written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto, Donita Rose, Michael V., Jeffrey Quizon, Michelle Bayle, Anne Curtis, Oyo Boy Sotto, Ryan Eigenmann, Pocholo Montes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lito Legaspi, Evangeline Pascual, and Joonee Gamboa. Produced by Sotto's M-ZET TV Production, ''Lastikman'' is the second film adaptation of the character, nearly 38 years from when the first adaptation, ''Lastik Man'', was released in 1965. The film's special effects were by Tony Gapo Marbella, credited under "Special Effectsman", while its post-production was handled by RoadRunner (division), RoadRunner Network. The film was released through OctoArts Films on January 1, 2003, as part of the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival, 28th Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Larry, a physics-professor from Manila, is secretly the superhero Lastikman. A human mutant who has the ability to stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano Po
''Mano Po'' () is a 2002 Filipino drama film produced by Regal Entertainment, and an entry to the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film focuses on the lives of the Chinese Filipino community. ''Mano Po'' stars an all-star cast headed by Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Kris Aquino and Ara Mina. Eddie Garcia and Boots Anson-Roa play the patriarch and matriarch of the Go clan respectively. The film won the most major awards in the film-awarding bodies, including 12 awards in the 28th Manila Film Festival in 2002. It was named Best Picture, Best Actor (for Eddie Garcia), Best Actress (for Ara Mina), Best Supporting Actress (for Kris Aquino) and Best Director (for Joel Lamangan). ''Mano Po'' was among the top-grossing films in time for the Metro Manila Filmfest. The film's success was followed by a sequel, '' Mano Po 2: My Home'' and a spin-off, '' Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!'' that was released in 2007. The film was the first entry into what would become a franchise. Synops ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mila (2001 Film)
''Mila'' is a 2001 Filipino drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan with its screenplay written by Ricky Lee that was based upon the life story of Anita Pamintuan. It stars Maricel Soriano, Piolo Pascual, Princess Punzalan, Cherry Pie Picache, Kaye Abad, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, and Angelica Panganiban. It was produced and released by Star Cinema as part of their 8th anniversary presentation. Premise The film was based on the life story of Anita Pamintuan who died during her fight for proper wages and compensation for public school teachers in the Philippines. Anita helped the street children to learn how to count, read and write; she helped the people of Ermita, Manila. Cast and characters * Maricel Soriano as Mila Cabangon * Piolo Pascual as Primo * Princess Punzalan as Linda * Cherry Pie Picache as Rona * Kaye Abad as Winona * Serena Dalrymple as Jenny * Jiro Manio as Peklat * Angelica Panganiban as Leni * Luis Alandy as Ruel * Nonie Buencamino as Nato * Eva Darren as Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based on the 1997 film of the same title starring Fernando Poe Jr., the series stars a large ensemble cast that is top-billed by Coco Martin. First aired on September 28, 2015, it became the longest-running drama series on Philippine television (excluding drama anthologies such as ''Lovingly Yours, Helen'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', ''Maynila'' and ''Magpakailanman''), with 1,696 episodes aired until the series finale on August 12, 2022. It was replaced by ''Darna'' on its timeslot. ''Ang Probinsyano'' premiered in ABS-CBN where it aired until 2020, when broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New episodes has since aired in the Kapamilya Channel, a pay network set up by ABS-CBN Corporation with simulcast on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharpshooter
A sharpshooter is one who is highly proficient at firing firearms or other projectile weapons accurately. Military units composed of sharpshooters were important factors in 19th-century combat. Along with "marksman" and "expert", "sharpshooter" is one of the three marksmanship badges awarded by the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. The United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard use a ribbon with an attached "S" device to note a sharpshooter qualification. History Post-American Revolution (1794–1815) Some of the earliest mentions of rifling and sharpshooting units in the United States originate in the time following the American Revolutionary War and during the War of 1812. The US army abolished rifle units following the war in 1783, but they were later revived under General Anthony Wayne and used in the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794.Shock Troops of the Confederacy, Fred L. Ray The unit was again disbanded in 1796 following the conclusion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristo (1996 Film)
''Kristo'' is a 1996 Filipino biblical drama film depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Produced by Cine Suerte Productions and Oasis of Love Movement (by Fr. Sonny Ramirez, OP, host of the telemagazine ''Sharing in the City''), ''Kristo'' stars Mat Ranillo III in the title role, together with Rez Cortez (Judas Iscariot),Ruel Vernal (Peter), Michael Locsin (John), freelance model and then college student Charmaine Rivera (in her first and only film appearance as the Virgin Mary), Amy Austria (Mary Magdalene). The film also includes an all-star cast in their cameo appearances playing various characters. Among them are Gabby Concepción (John the Baptist), husband-and-wife pair Rudy Fernandez and Lorna Tolentino (as Simon of Cyrene and Veronica respectively), Aga Muhlach ( the demon-possessed man), Rachel Lobangco (the Temptress, in which Satan is in a female form in the temptation of the desert scene), Sylvia Sanchez (the adulteress), ''Ang TV'' star and singer Lindsay Custodio (Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyas Pogi 2
''Alyas Pogi 2'' () is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Marlon Bautista and Toto Natividad. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. reprises the titular role, with Rita Avila, Charito Solis, Jay Ilagan, Michael de Mesa, Leo Martinez, Bernard Bonnin, Lani Lobangco, Subas Herrero and Max Alvarado joining the cast. It is the sequel to the 1990 film ''Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija''. Produced by Moviestars Production, the film was released on August 26, 1992. Critic Justino Dormiendo of the ''Manila Standard'' gave the film a severely negative review for its dialogue and sadistic violence, describing it as a "theater of cruelty." A sequel, ''Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik'', was released in 1999. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast * Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as Pogi / Henry Cruz *Rita Avila as Divina *Charito Solis Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipina film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gawa Na Ang Bala Na Papatay Sa Iyo
''Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo'' () is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Willy Milan and written by Pablo S. Gomez. It stars Fernando Poe Jr., Vic Vargas, Marianne Dela Riva, Subas Herrero, and Harlene Bautista. Produced by Lea Productions, the film was released on November 30, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz noted its intense violence in comparison with Poe's previous films, and gave it a mixed review. Bautista won the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting Actress. Cast *Fernando Poe Jr. as David Villafuerte *Vic Vargas * Marianne Dela Riva *Subas Herrero as Don Rico Montefalcon *Harlene Bautista *Rosemarie Gil *Paquito Diaz as Alex *Berting Labra *Tom Olivar *Johnny Vicar *Mario Escudero *Big Boy Gomez *Belo Borja *Ernie David *Jimmy Reyes *Robert Miller *Rene Hawkins *Nonoy de Guzman *Vic Varrion *Buddy Dator *Toytoy Velayo *Alma Lerma *Aida Pedido *Eddie Tuazon Production The film was originally titled ''Hindi Pa Nagagawa ang Bala para sa Akin'' (). R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Terrorist
''Urban Terrorist'' is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Dante Javier and starring Mark Gil, Ronnie Ricketts, Vivian Foz, Tom Olivar, Kristel Romero, Dick Israel, E.R. Ejercito, Dhouglas Veron, Juan Rodrigo, and Charlie Davao. Produced by South Cotabato Films, the film was released on April 22, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz panned the film, criticizing its direction, writing, cinematography, editing, and anachronistic elements. Cast *Mark Gil *Ronnie Ricketts * Vivian Foz *Tom Olivar * Kristel Romero *Dick Israel *E.R. Ejercito *Dhouglas Veron *Juan Rodrigo *Charlie Davao *Nel de la Isla *Eva Rica *Alex de Leon Release ''Urban Terrorist'' was released on April 22, 1988. Critical response Lav Diaz, writing for the ''Manila Standard The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines. , it is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, also own Journal Publications, Inc., the owner of tabloid pap ...'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabi Na, Kumander
''Gabi Na, Kumander'' () is a 1986 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Phillip Salvador and Dindo Fernando. The film is based on a popular radio drama. It also marks the film debut of Monsour del Rosario. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast *Phillip Salvador as Comm. Cobra *Dindo Fernando as Ramil *Bembol Roco as Diego *Efren Reyes Jr. as Lt. Carruncho *Anna Marie Gutierrez as Comm. Magdalena *Jaclyn Jose as Mayeng *Sarsi Emmanuelle as Geraldine *Dindo Arroyo as Homer *Eddie Garcia as Gen. Benitez * Tony Santos as Apo Layug *Lito Pimentel as Kampay *Ikay Aldanese as Ilay Awards References External links *Full Movieon Viva Films Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to qual ... {{Pepe Marcos 1986 films 1986 action films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
