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Thea Tolentino
Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino (born August 13, 1996) is a Filipino actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama ''The Half Sisters''. She started her career as one of the winners of the second season of '' Protégé'', a talent-search reality show created by GMA Network. Since then, she became a contract artist of GMA and began appearing on various dramas such as ''Anna Karenina'', ''Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy'', ''Hahamakin ang Lahat'' and ''Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko''. She also gained public attention for playing the villain sorcereress in ''Haplos'' (2017), which is her most villainous role up to date. Recently, she portrayed an evil mother in '' Madrasta (TV series), Madrasta'' (2019). Early life Tolentino was born and raised in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. Prior to joining ''Protégé'', she stated that "she had never been separated from the family." ''Crazy Little Thing Called Love'' and ''Lie To Me'' are one of her favorite f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calamba, Laguna
Calamba, officially the City of Calamba ( fil, Lungsod ng Calamba), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 539,671 people. Calamba is the regional center of the Calabarzon region. It is situated south of Manila and west of Santa Cruz, Laguna, Santa Cruz. The city is known as the "Spring Resort Capital of the Philippines" because of its numerous hot spring resorts, which are mostly located in Barangays Pansol, Bucal, Bagong Kalsada, and Lingga. According to the 2020 census, Calamba has a population of 539,671 people, making it the most populous local government unit in Laguna. It is the fifth-densest city in the province with more than 2,600 people per square kilometer after San Pedro, Laguna, San Pedro, Biñan, Cabuyao, and Santa Rosa, Laguna, Santa Rosa. Based on the overall rankings of the 2014 Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Playgirl'', ''Bayan Ko'', ''Brutal'', ''Salome'', ''Mulanay'', and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas. From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as ''Kambal Sa Uma'' and 2010's ''Habang May Buhay''. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series ''Hiram na Puso'', a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network. In 2016, she came back to television in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local awards. Early life Forteza was born on July 31, 1997, in Biñan, Laguna, to Imelda and Tony Forteza. She has a sister, Gabrielle Vierneza. Career She is known for her roles such as young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the 2003 South Korean television drama series, '' Stairway to Heaven'' and Cyndi Gomez in '' First Time''. Forteza also appeared in several movies such as: '' Tween Academy: Class of 2012'', ''The Road'' and the indie film, ''Puntod'' in which she won as New Movie Actress of the Year in the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. In April 2013, Forteza released her self-titled album, ''Barbie Forteza'' under MCA Records with the carrier single, ''Meron Ba'' which was used as the theme song for GMA Network's Koreanovela, ''Big''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Half Sisters
''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, replacing ''Villa Quintana'' on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes. It was replaced by '' Wish I May'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas * Thea Tolentino as Ashley Ash M. Alcantara ;Supporting cast * Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Robbins * Jomari Yllana as Benjamin "Benjie" Valdicañas / Noli Tonyo delos Santos * Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara / Damon Sarmiento * Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo * Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian "Baste" Castillo-Torres * Mel Martinez as Venus Mercado ;Guest cast * Carmen Soriano as Lupita Valdicañas * Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Karenina (2013 TV Series)
''Anna KareNina'' is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1996 Philippine television series of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Krystal Reyes, Barbie Forteza and Joyce Ching. It premiered on June 3, 2013 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Indio''. The series concluded on September 20, 2013 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by ''Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Krystal Reyes as Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano / Elisa Caluya / Anna Karenina "Anna" Monteclaro * Barbie Forteza as Anna Karenina "Karen" Zamora / Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama * Joyce Ching as Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella / Anna Karenina "Nina" Barretto ;Supporting cast * Sandy Andolong as Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro * Juan Rodrigo as Xernan Monteclaro * Valerie Concepcion as Ruth Monteclaro-Barretto * Neil Ryan Sese as Abel Barretto * Derrick Monasterio as Aldrin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Gen
''Teen Gen'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the 1990s television series '' T.G.I.S.'' Directed by Mark Reyes and Albert Langitan, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on December 16, 2012, on the network's Sunday afternoon line up. The series concluded on June 30, 2013, with a total of 28 episodes. Cast and characters Main cast * Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real-Torres ''nee'' da Silva – A main character from TGIS and Growing Up, Peachy was originally slated to marry Wacks during the initial season of Growing Up, but eventually bailed. By the time of the events of ''Teen Gen'', Peachy is a widowed single mother. * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III - The second of two main characters returning from TGIS and Growing Up, Wacks is Lucho's father and a motorcycle businessman. In the interlude between Growing Up and Teen Gen, Wacks is revealed to have gotten married and had a son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeric Gonzales
John Eric Salvanera Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), professionally known as Jeric Gonzales, is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, ''Protégé'', a reality based ''artista'' search, created by GMA Network. Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila. Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up. He is known for his leading roles in ''Magkaagaw'' and '' Start-Up PH''. Education and career Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé. At the end of the competition, G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, exclusive talent of GMA Network. He is also the founding chairman of the YesPinoy Foundation and manages his own film studio named AgostoDos Pictures. Life and career Early years Dantes was born in Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines. He began his career as a child model at the age of two, appearing in a television advertisement for Carnation (brand), Carnation milk. Several other commercials ensued before he joined an all-male dance group called Abztract Dancers, with his friend, actor Nathan Dados, and his cousin, actor Arthur Solinap. Their group became regulars on ''Eat Bulaga!'' and ''That's Entertainment (TV series), That's Entertainment''. As an actor, his first movie appearance was in the ''Shake, Rattle and Roll V'' episode "A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon, together with longest serving guitarist Mike Elgar. Notable former original members include chief songwriter Rico Blanco and vocalist Bamboo Mañalac, who later formed the band Bamboo and later went on his solo career. Rivermaya is one of the top thirty best-selling artists in Philippine history. History Earlier formation (1993) The band's predecessor consisted of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon on bass guitar, Rome Velayo on drums, and Rico Blanco on keyboards and backing vocals whom Azarcon recommended to the management after hearing him play his portable piano rendition of Metallica's "Seek & Destroy" during the audition process. They were managed by Lizza Nakpil and director Chito S. Roño who ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Escueta
Mark Edward Penabella Escueta (; born 9 January 1976) is a Filipino musician and one of the founding members of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. Escueta has been the only constant member of Rivermaya since its inception in 1994. Early life Escueta is the eldest of four siblings. He has two younger brothers and one sister. Escueta finished high school at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and took Business Administration major in Computer Applications at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. His father is lawyer Eduardo U. Escueta, a retired official of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). Escueta's family originally hails from Tiaong, Quezon. Musical career Rivermaya (1994-present) Escueta began playing drums at the age of 13. He entered the Philippine music industry when he became the drummer of the band Bazurak where one of his bandmates, Nathan Azarcon was the bass player. Azarcon introduced Escueta to another band, Xaga, where Azarcon also played bass. In 1994 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
