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Totoy Bato
''Totoy Bato'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Gagambino''. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by '' Rosalinda'' in its timeslot. The series was released on DVD by GMA Records. Premise Anna Molina dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol, on the other hand, only dreams of being with his father. After his mother died, Totoy's wish comes true when his father comes home after serving his sentence, Podong turns out to be an abusive and cruel dad. Totoy's only comfort is Anna, his best friend and true love, who promised never to leave his side, but breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
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] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Confiado
Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late veteran actor Ángel Confiado from a second family. Confiado graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering at the Mapúa Institute of Technology. He practices method acting Method acting, informally known as The Method, is a range of training and rehearsal techniques, as formulated by a number of different theatre practitioners, that seeks to encourage sincere and expressive performances through identifying with, u ... and had also starred in a handful of international films.Mon_Confiado_continues_to_take_the_right_steps._BusinessMirror./ref>_Having_started_his_acting_career_in_the_early_1990s,_Confiado_has_been_Mon_Confiado#Awards_and_nominations.html" ;"title="BusinessMirror..html" ;"title="BusinessMirror">Mon Confiado continues to take the right steps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuesday Vargas
Marizel Sarangelo-Placido (born November 9, 1980), known professionally as Tuesday Vargas, is a Filipina singer, actress, comedian and a resident judge of TV5's ''Talentadong Pinoy''. Personal life Born as Marizel Sarangelo-Placido on November 9, 1980, in Sampaloc, Manila. She is an alumna of Manila Science High School. Career Vargas is also known for her TV host and acting work outside of her comedian genre programs she had starred in 2006 on both ''Gulong ng Palad'' as Saling and ''Bituing Walang Ningning'' as Libby. She starred on '' Hiram na Mukha'' in 2007, and ''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' in 2008. In 2010, Tuesday gained recognition in the 2010 film '' Here Comes the Bride'', 2012 independent film ''Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin'' which had a spin-off TV series in 2015 by Unitel Films Television Distribution that aired on TV5, and in the 2019 film '' LSS (Last Song Syndrome)'' which was an official entry for the 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. She is currently a freelance ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LJ Reyes
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStruck''. She won Best Actress at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards. Life and career LJ Reyes was born in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2004, Reyes auditioned for the second season of '' StarStruck'' where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was ''Now and Forever:'' '' Mukha'', where she worked with ''StarStruck'' runners-up and winners Ryza Cenon, CJ Muere and Mike Tan. Aside from acting, she is also a good dancer, performing with Cenon, Mark Herras, Marky Cielo among others. She is involved mostly in supporting roles on GMA Network shows. Reyes had her biggest break as a lead villainess in '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' then, playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera in '' Babango ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolo Revilla
Ramon Jolo "Jolo" Bautista Revilla III (born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician serving as the representative of the 1st District of Cavite since 2022. He also served as the vice governor of Cavite from 2013 until 2022. Background Early life Revilla was born as Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III on March 15, 1988 to actors Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado. Political career During the barangay elections on October 25, 2010, Revilla ran as Barangay Captain of Panapaan VII in Bacoor, Cavite and was elected. He later became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Cavite, which automatically landed him a seat as an ex-officio board member in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council). He ran for vice-governor in the 2013 elections, with Governor Jonvic Remulla as his running mate. Together, they beat the rival tandem of Ronald Jay Lacson, son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, and 3rd District Represen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting and art director. Biography He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which were for Best Supporting Actor, and two for Best Actor (''Ebolusyon'' in 2005 and ''Boatman'' in 1984). His films received recognition not only in the Philippines but also in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong. He is currently working on a saga, ''Heremias'', with Filipino director Lav Diaz, the first part of which has been shown for exhibition in the 23rd Turin Film Festival. He has also performed in several foreign projects filmed both in the Philippines and abroad. Lazaro is also active in television and has appeared in various soap operas, such as ''Kamada'', winner of the Dove Awards in 1997, and ''Anna Luna'', where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1990. Lazaro was born in Negros Occidental, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Burlesk Queen''. He did movies such as Enter the Ninja (1981), Bayaning 3rd World (1999) with Ricky Davao and Cris Villanueva, and Feng Shui (2004) starring Kris Aquino. His other film credits include ''Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After'' (2008) and Ang Panday (2009) played by Bong Revilla. Gamboa's TV projects include ''Ful Haus'' (2007) with Vic Sotto and Pia Guanio, and ''Totoy Bato'' (2009) played by Robin Padilla. He was included in the cast of Philippine TV series' ''Kahit Konting Pagtingin'' starring Angeline Quinto, Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino, premiered in ABS-CBN on January 28, 2013. He is a resident of Malolos City. He has been part of Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation, Inc. community theater in Malolos, Bulaca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) ''Gulong ng Palad'' as a household mother of Luisa. Early life and career Caridad Sanchez is her real and stage name. Both her father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress. As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in ''Gulong ng Palad,'' a classic radio serial turned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan Lopez-Veneracion. He grew up in Manila but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from. He is married to Pam (''née'' Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is '' Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin'' since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ara Mina
Ara Mina (born Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez; May 9, 1979) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Career Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented program ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment'', hosted and spearheaded by the late master showman German Moreno ("Kuya Germs"). Since then, Mina has starred in about 40 television shows and 60 movies and released 3 recording albums. She won her first acting award for Best Actress for the movie ''Mano Po'' at the Metro Manila Film Festival in 2002. The following year (2003), she received 3 more Best Actress awards from Manila Film Festival, FAMAS and Golden Screen Awards for the movie ''Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa''. She also won the Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards in 2004 for Best Supporting Actress in a drama in the Philippines for her role as Luna in ''Minsan Pa''. Mina also sings aside from acting. Her self-title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
