Valerie Garcia
Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore (born May 26, 1987) is a Filipino actress. Early life and education Garcia attended Ateneo de Davao University, where she was part of the university's theater and dance groups. While studying for a Nursing degree, she participated in the Mindanao-wide talent search ''Campus Idols'', in 2004, and was awarded a co-hosting stint in ABS-CBN Davao's local variety show '' KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party''. Career In 2005, upon the invitation of Close-Up, who was a major sponsor of ''Campus Idols''; Garcia joined ABS-CBN's '' Close-Up To Fame'' talent search, where she finished a runner-up. In the same year, she appeared as the best friend of Cindy Kurleto's Greta in ''Daddy Di Do Du''. She also auditioned for '' Let's Go!'' and the first teen-edition of '' Pinoy Big Brother'', eventually choosing the sitcom over the reality show. Garcia was a series regular on ''Let's Go!'' and its final season, renamed '' Gokada Go!'', where she played the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Palos (TV Series)
''Palos'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama action series the series is loosely based on the classic Filipino comics and film character of the same name ''Palos'', starring Cesar Montano and Jake Cuenca. The series debuted on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block from January 28, 2008, to April 25, 2008, replacing ''Ysabella''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Origins Comics ''Alyas Palos'' (Alias Eel) is a comic serial novel by Virgilio and Nestor Redondo, which was first serialized in Tagalog Klasiks in 1961. The title character was a thief and a kind-hearted felon with exceptional safe-cracking skills. Premise The story begins when Giancarlo is orphaned at a young age when his mother, Grazella, is killed in a shooting incident in Macau. He blames his mother's death on an agent known only as "Palos", and vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her death. Cast and characters Lead cast Protagonist * Cesar Montano as Fabio Cassimir / Palos * Jake Cuenc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maalaala Mo Kaya
''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, it premiered on May 15, 1991. It has become the List of longest-running Philippine television series, longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines, reaching its 30th year in 2021. The program features weekly real-life stories or anecdotes of common people or even famous celebrities and personalities through letter sending. The series has a counterpart radio program being broadcast on DZMM-AM, DZMM called "''Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM''", a paperback ("''pocketbooks''") adaptation and a comic book adaptation under Mango Comics & Sterling. The program concluded on December 10, 2022 with a total of 30 seasons and 1,344 episodes. Overview From March 14, 2020, the production of the program's new episodes were ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lastikman (TV Series)
''Lastikman'' is a Philippine action dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character of the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN from September 24, 2007, to January 25, 2008, replacing ''Margarita''. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel (Vhong Navarro) who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet. ''Lastikman'' received the highest average rating (36.4%) for a Philippine television series in 2008 according to NUTAM. Plot Prologue: The Adventure Begins Amon Labao, the matriarch of the planet Igbao in the galaxy Harraio, orders her subjects to conduct extensive experiments upon humans, their first being the abducted Ruth Abelgas. However, one scientist, Irroian, aids in her escape, and the pair fall in love, leading to Ruth giving birth to Eskappar. When the Council determines that Ruth must be executed, Irroian seeks the help of his friend Agaddon in returning her to Earth, but a Council spy named Maraam learns ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Your Song (TV Series)
''Your Song'' is a Philippine musical drama anthology show broadcast on ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 12, 2006, until its final episode on March 27, 2011, spanned for 5 years. and it was replaced by Good Vibes. The plot of each episode is inspired by a hit song performed by a local artist. The song title is used as the episode title, while the song itself is used throughout the episode as background music. A new cast is featured in each episode. Episodes From Seasons 1 to 7, ''Your Song'' had weekly episodes featuring songs as title and theme. Seasons 1 and 2 had both 11 episodes. Season 3 had 14 episodes, Season 4 had 11 episodes, season 5 had 12 episodes, Season 6 had 8 episodes while Season 7 had 18 episodes. Season 2 had one special screening to introduce ABS-CBN's drama series ''Bituing Walang Ningning''. For Season 8, ''Your Song'' featured stories based on chosen songs, where each story arc will now be shown for a whole month changing parts, due to another A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Segunda Mano
''Segunda Mano'' (English: ''Second Hand'') is a 2011 Filipino supernatural science fiction horror film directed by Joyce Bernal, and it stars Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, and Angelica Panganiban. The film was produced and released by Star Cinema with the co-production of AgostoDos Pictures, and MJM Productions. It is also an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Owen (Rico Blanco) and Mariella (Angelica Panganiban) are fighting in a car by a lake. It appears that Owen has left his wife to be with Mariella, and is angry that Mariella is not willing to make the same sacrifice. The fight turns violent and Mariella tries to escape from the car. The scene cuts to flashback. Mariella tells her husband, Ivan (Dingdong Dantes), that her best friend, Samantha (Bettina Carlos) needs company and drives off. Later, it is revealed that Mariella is dead. Mabel (Kris Aquino) owns an antique store. She is the only child of her mother, Adela (Helen Gamboa). It is revealed t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bulong (film)
''Bulong'' () is a 2011 Filipino comedy horror film directed by Chito S. Roño, written by Roy Iglesias, and starring Angelica Panganiban and Vhong Navarro. The film was released by Star Cinema on February 2, 2011. Plot In a church, a centipede-like demon is crawling along the walls. Meanwhile, Conan (Vhong Navarro), really wanted to get Ellen (Bangs Garcia), the girl he liked and asks his friend on how to achieve his wish. His friend says that there was a rumor that if you whisper your wish to a dead body, the soul of that body would help you. So he seeks the help of Oprah (Angelica Panganiban), who is also a friend and a niece of a soothsayer. He whispers to the corpse his wish that she would fall in love with him. His attempt fails because the corpse became deaf before it died. Conan goes home in disappointment but at the same time an old woman was hit by a car. He whispers his wish to the corpse of the woman. The next day while at work, Conan was met by Ellen in a romantic man ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roxanne Guinoo
Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap (born February 14, 1986) is a Filipina actress. Since April 2012, she is employed by GMA Network, having transferred from ABS-CBN as a contract of GMA Artist Center for three years. In 2015, she transferred back to her home network ABS-CBN. She is set to appear as young Amelia Guerrero in '' The General's Daughter''. Before her transfer to GMA Network in 2012, she returned to showbiz as a brief Talent5 Artist and appeared in '' Valiente'' and an episode in ''Real Confessions''. In 2008–2010, she was also with TV5 to appear in ''Everybody Hapi''. Career In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality TV show ''Star Circle Teen Quest'' aired on ABS-CBN and made it into the group of finalists known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-stars Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Joross Gamboa, and Melissa Ricks. In June 2004, the televised live final was held in Araneta Coliseum, where she finished in second place. She was introduced as one of the newest members of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama ''A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Buwan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oyo Sotto
Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Filipino actor-comedian-host Vic Sotto and Swiss-Filipino singer-actress Dina Bonnevie, nephew of Senator Tito Sotto, younger brother of actress Danica Sotto, half-brother of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and the cousin of Gian Sotto, Ciara Sotto, and the late Miko Sotto. Personal life At the age of 3, Sotto joined the fantasy situational comedy in 1987 ''Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' and the weekly anthologies ''Lovingly Yours, Helen'' and ''Coney Reyes on Camera''. At the age of 9, he also joined ''GMA Telecine Specials'' in 1993. At age 19, Sotto signed his contract under GMA Artist Center as he joined the cast of '' Love to Love: Rich in Love'' and several drama series of GMA Network from 2003 to 2007. In the same year, he transferred to ABS-CBN when he signed a Star Magic contract until 2010 lasted for 3 years. In 2013, Sotto went back to GMA Network a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Midnight DJ
''Midnight DJ'' is a Filipino language, Filipino reality drama-Horror fiction, horror-Action fiction, action-thriller television series about DJ who works at night and at the same time, together with his team, they work to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on Associated Broadcasting Company, TV5 with the original Midnight DJ played by Paolo Contis (Season 1), Oyo Boy replaced him after Paolo's character died on the last episode of Season 1. The show ended on Season 11 in a different format than the previous seasons. It airs every Saturday night after ''Talentadong Pinoy'' and re-run airing from TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5, It airs every Thursday night at 9:00 PM premieres on March 20, 2020 and moved to 8:30 PM premieres on November 11, 2021 on PHTV UHF Channel 23 in Metro Manila. Series overview ''Midnight DJ'' is the name of a hit radio program that airs on LXFM or ''New City Radio.'' The show was originally hosted by Patr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |