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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 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampaloc, Manila
Sampaloc is a district of Manila, Philippines. It is referred to as the University Belt or simply called ''“U-Belt”'' for numerous colleges and universities are found within the district such as the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest extant university in Asia; the National University, the first private nonsectarian and coeducational institution in the Philippines; the Far Eastern University, known for its Art Deco campus and cultural heritage site of the Philippines; and the University of the East, once dubbed as the largest university in Asia in terms of enrollment. The district is bordered by the districts of Quiapo and San Miguel in the south, Santa Mesa district in the south and east, Santa Cruz district in the west and north, and Quezon City in the northeast. Aside from being the " University Belt", Sampaloc is also known to Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces for its Dangwa flower market, located in Dimasalang Road, well known as the selling center for cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaputol Ng Isang Awit
''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (International title: ''Unsung Melody'' / ) is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1991 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the seventh instalment of '' Sine Novela''. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Glaiza de Castro and Lovi Poe. It premiered on March 3, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''My Only Love''. The series concluded on June 13, 2008 with a total of 73 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Sarah Monteza-Rivera * Lovi Poe as Joanna Ambrosio aka Joanna Rivera ;Supporting cast * Marky Cielo as Eric Valderama * Jolo Revilla as Marco Salcedo * Snooky Serna as Vina Monteza-Rivera * Tirso Cruz III as Arsenio Rivera / Kidlat * Gary Estrada as Julio Ambrosio * Isabel Granada as Elena Valderama * Leo Martinez as Ige Monteza * Tuesday Vargas as Mimay Sison * Jade Lopez as Daniella ;Guest cast * Jennylyn Mercado as Charmaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Pictures
GMA Pictures, formerly Cinemax Studios and GMA Films, is a film and television production company in the Philippines, established by GMA Network in 1995. Its films include ''Jose Rizal'', '' Muro Ami'', and '' Deathrow''. Filmography History Background GMA tested the movie waters by co-producing films with Viva Films. Among the movies that were co-produced were '' Ober Da Bakod: The Movie'', '' Forever'' and ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko''. Although not credited in the opening and closing credits of the movies, the network's logo appeared in the aforementioned movies' posters in theaters and newspaper ads. 1995–2000: Early years In 1995, GMA launched its own film outfit as Cinemax Studios under the supervision of Jimmy Duavit and Butch Jimenez, with ''Run Barbi Run'' as its maiden movie. Later that year, Cinemax inked a co-production deal with OctoArts Films in which OctoArts would distribute the movies in theaters nationwide, while Cinemax (through its mother network, GMA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regal Films
Regal Entertainment, Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film production company based in Pasig. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. It has produced movies of all genres; and is the oldest surviving movie studio in the Philippines. History In the beginning, Mother Lily Monteverde and her father Remy put up a popcorn stand at the Podmon Theater (now LRT-2 Recto Station) in C.M. Recto, Manila (which served as the head office of Regal before it moved to the Valencia studio and eventually to the Tycoon Center in Ortigas Center, Pasig). Regal Films started as a distributor of foreign films, such as ''That Man from Istanbul'', ''Marsha'' and '' All Mine to Give'', pouring funds for Mother Lily to produce a local movie. In 1976, Mother Lily asked permission from her father to produce her first project, ''Kayod sa Umaga, Kayod sa Gabi'' and it became a big hit then in theaters. Alma Moreno was the first star who had an exclusive co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let The Love Begin (film)
''Let the Love Begin'' is a 2005 Philippine romantic film directed by Mac Alejandre. It stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras. This is GMA Films' and GMA Pictures first feature film in 5 years. Plot The story is set in high school. Pia (Angel Locsin) is beautiful and wealthy. She is the campus sweetheart that every guy is dreaming of. However, she is unhappy because her father (Tonton Gutierrez) constantly blames her for her brother's death, and makes all the decisions with regard to her future. Eric (Richard Gutierrez), Pia's high school classmate, is intelligent and has a good heart, but lives in poverty. Both of his parents have already died. He is left with his kind and loving grandmother who continues to encourage him to pursue his dreams and his love for Pia, no matter what obstacles get in his way. Eric works as the school's janitor during the day to support his studies, and to provide for him and his grandmother's needs. He has always ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premiere Productions
Premiere Entertainment Productions was a Philippine film production company. It was among the country's major film companies, along with Sampaguita Pictures, LVN Pictures and Lea Productions. It now operates as an investment holding company. History The film company was established in 1946 by the late Dr. Ciriaco Santiago and his wife Adela Hermoso as Premiere Productions. ''Probinsyana'' was its maiden movie, first seen at the defunct Dalisay Theater (along Avenida) on August 13. Premiere won Maria Clara Best Picture trophies for ''Kamay ni Satanas'' (1950) and ''Sisa'' (1951). Among its homegrown talents were Nena Cardenas, Anita Linda, Virginia Montes, Rosita Noble, Edna Luna, Gloria Sevilla, Carol Varga, Corazon Rivas, Olivia Cenizal (initially known as Gloria Cenizal), Cielito Legaspi, Shirley Gorospe, Celia Rodriguez, Rosemarie Gil, Efren Reyes Sr., Fernando Poe Jr., Carlos Padilla Jr., Johnny Monteiro, Jose Romulo, Zaldy Zshornack and Eddie Fernandez. Premiere became k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Barbell (2003 Film)
''Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell'', or simply ''Captain Barbell'', is a 2003 Filipino superhero film based on the Pinoy Komiks superhero of the same name. Directed by Mac C. Alejandre from a screenplay by RJ Nuevas, it stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ogie Alcasid, Albert Martinez, Rufa Mae Quinto, and Regine Velasquez. Produced by Premiere Entertainment Productions, the film was released by Viva Films as part of the 29th Metro Manila Film Festival on December 25, 2003, and was the highest-grossing film among the festival's nine entries. Plot Enteng is a gym assistant who lives with his mother, Belen, sister Mara and brother, and has a crush on a local schoolteacher named Cielo. One day he encounters a disused barbell that gives him superhuman abilities as Captain Barbell, who later talks to him about his responsibilities and the source of his powers, a meteor which disintegrated into several pieces and has also granted powers to others who used it for evil. The first of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film studios in the Philippines, along with Viva Films and Regal Entertainment. Star Cinema has produced and released most of the highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct MOR 101.9 Manila, forms the Star Creatives Group, the main entertainment division of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. History Vanguard Films (1982–1989) Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio. In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, '' Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'' was adapted into a film and it stars Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Edu Manzano, and Dina Bonnevie. The said film was directed by Mike de Leon but uncredited due to a disagreement bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seiko Films
Seiko Films was a Philippine film production company owned and run by Robbie Tan. It is known for its bold film of the late 1990s. Seiko Films was known for its tagline "If it's from Seiko, it must be good" used from 1989 to 1994. History Seiko Films made its initial offering in 1984 with the trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon starring in ''Goodah!'', directed by Mike Relon Makiling. Since then, after the People Power Revolution, Seiko Films fast became one of the major productions in the late 80s, alongside Monteverde's Regal Films and Vic Del Rosario's Viva Films. The film production is home to its homegrown stars, mostly Regal babies like Romnick Sarmenta, Sheryl Cruz, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gretchen Barretto as well as talents inside Seiko like Jestoni Alarcon, Ian Veneracion, John Regala, Cesar Montano and Rita Avila. Among its most memorable productions during its early years are '' The Life Story of Julie Vega'' and ''Blusang Itim'', as well as horror f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 quality dramatic films. The "glossy" production of films such as ''Sinasamba Kita'', '' Palimos ng Pag-ibig'', '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and '' Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' won critical and commercial acclaims. Viva Films also made a documentary film on the Puerto Rican boyband Menudo on their visit to the Philippines in 1985. Viva launched then-supporting actor Phillip Salvador as an action star in the movie ''Boy Negro''. It was also instrumental in introducing to the public Robin Padilla (''Bad Boy'' and ''Anak ni Baby Ama'') and Raymart Santiago (''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'') as new action stars. Veteran action stars Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla Jr. and Fernando Poe, Jr. also made m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
