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Vivian Velez
Vivian Velez (born 21 May 1960) is a Filipina actress who previously served as Director General of Film Academy of the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program called 'DOUBLE V'. She was known as the "Ms. Body Beautiful" of Philippine movies in the 1980s. She won the Film Academy of the Philippines FAP Award for Best Actress in ''Pieta'' (1983) and FAMAS Award and Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Actress in ''Paradise Inn'' (1985). Career Vivian Velez started her career in show business in 1976 when she was only 16 years old. She won the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Best Actress for Pieta (1983) and won two Best Actress Awards for her 1985 film Paradise Inn; one from FAMAS Awards and another from the Metro Manila Film Festival. She performed her own stunts in ''Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang'' (1981), directed by Carlo J. Caparas. In 1983, she appeared in ''Pieta'' with Ace Vergel and Charito Solis. In 1985, she finishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cebu City
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; fil, Lungsod ng Cebu; hil, Dakbanwa sang Sugbo), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region of the Philippines and capital of the Cebu, Cebu Province. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 964,169 people, making it the sixth-most populated city in the nation and the most populous in the Visayas. It is the regional center of Central Visayas and seat of government of the province of Cebu, but governed separate from the province. The city and its Metro Cebu, metropolitan area exert influence on commerce, trade, industry, education, culture, tourism, and healthcare beyond the region, over the entire Visayas and partly over Mindanao. It is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu City is bounded on the north by the town o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA-7
DZBB-TV, Channel 7 (analog) and Channel 15 (digital), is the flagship TV station of Philippine television network GMA. The station is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. with its studios are located at the GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, while its analog and digital transmitter station are located at the GMA Tower of Power, Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City. GMA operates on weekdays from 5:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M., Saturdays from 5:00 A.M. to 12:15 A.M. and Sundays 5:30 A.M. to 12:40 A.M. and on truncated hours during the Paschal Triduum of Holy Week. The station serves as the originating channel, and also acts as a master control to the network's national television programming, which broadcast to all its regional stations through the GMA Regional TV network. History DZBB-TV traces its history to Metro Manila radio station DZBB, owned by ''Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc.'', [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susi
Susi may refer to: *933 Susi, a minor planet orbiting the Sun * Susi Air, an Indonesian airline *Sydney University Stellar Interferometer, an optical interferometer in Sydney, Australia People Given name * Susi Erdmann (born 1968), German luger and bobsledder *Susi Ganeshan, Indian film director *Susi Giebisch (born 1930), Austrian figure skater *Susi Graf (born 1959), Austrian-American film director * Susi Handschmann (born 1959), Austrian ice dancer * Susi Jeans (1911–1993), Austrian organist *Susi Kentikian (''Susianna Kentikian''; born 1987), Armenian boxer * Susi Kilgore, American illustrator *Susi Lanner (1911–2006), Austrian film actress * Susi Nicoletti (1918–2005), Austrian film actress *Susi Pudjiastuti, 6th Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia, CEO Susi Air *Susi Susanti (born 1971), Indonesian badminton player *Susi Wirz (''Suzanne Wirz''; born 1931), Swiss figure skater *Susi (biblical figure), scout mentioned in the Bible *Susi, loyal servan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV5 (Philippines)
TV5 (also known as 5 and formerly known as ABC) is a Philippine free-to-air television network based in Mandaluyong, with its alternate studios located in Novaliches, Quezon City. It is the flagship property of TV5 Network, Inc. with Cignal TV as its main content provider, both owned by MediaQuest Holdings, the multimedia arm of Philippine-based telecommunications company PLDT. TV5 is also formally referred to as "The ''Kapatid'' Network", the Filipino term for "sibling", which was introduced in 2010. Named after its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWET-TV, which are carried in VHF Channel 5 (analog broadcast) and UHF Channel 51 (digital test broadcast; the latter is licensed to TV5's sister company Mediascape/Cignal TV), TV5 is also broadcasting to seven other owned-and-operated stations and seven affiliate television stations nationwide, as well as on all cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. Its programming is also available outside the Philippines through Kapatid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misibis Bay (TV Series)
''Misibis Bay'' is a Philippine mini television drama series to be broadcast by TV5 starring Ritz Azul, Christopher De Leon, Daniel Matsunaga, Vin Abrenica, Victor Silayan, Megan Young, Malak So Shdifat and Luke Jickain. It premiered on July 1, 2013 on the network's primetime block. The series is the third offering of ''TV5 Mini Serye''. Like its first offering, '' Sa Ngalan ng Ina'' and its second offering, '' Nandito Ako'', the show is intended for six-week run, but the series was extended for two weeks due to its successful ratings. Overview Set in Bicol's breathtaking resort of the same name, MISIBIS BAY is TV5's mini-serye about Maita Ramirez, a poor girl whose life turns around when she marries resort magnate Anthony Cadiz. But can an uneducated girl from the slums survive the privileged world of the rich? Starring TV5 Princess Ritz Azul in her first daring role, Misibis Bay (TV Series) heats up the rainy season with its steamy story of love, betrayal, revenge, and de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia (2016 TV Series)
''Encantadia'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine television series of the same title. It served as a reboot and the fourth television series in the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on July 18, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Poor Señorita''. The series concluded on May 19, 2017 with a total of 218 episodes. It was replaced by ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' in its timeslot. The series including a director's cut of the finale is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Four sisters – Pirena, Amihan, Alena and Danaya — guard the gems that hold the power to maintain peace and harmony in the world of Encantadia. Their bond is broken when Pirena discovers that their mother, is afraid of her desire to become the queen of Encantadia. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gawad Urian Award
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP, "the Filipino Film Critics") and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Film Critics Circle. Establishment The MPP was formed by a host of scholars, film writers and other award-winning writers on May 1, 1976 as a critics' voice to rival the then-only award-giving body in the Philippines, which is its Oscars', the FAMAS Awards. Three years earlier, what would be the members of the MPP were included in the judges' roster of the FAMAS after a shocking 1972 Best Actress tie materialized between major star Boots Anson-Roa and then-rising star Vilma Santos. A tie was unheard of at that time, which resulted in accusations of lessening prestige on the part of FAMAS. After a voting stint at the FAMAS, these future MPP members set up the Gawad Urian Awards. Members The members of the MPP who judge the annual Gawad U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappler
Rappler (portmanteau of the words "rap" and "ripple") is a Filipino online news website based in Pasig, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It was founded by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa along with a group of fellow Filipino journalists as well as technopreneurs. It started as a Facebook page named MovePH in August 2011 and evolved into a website on January 1, 2012. In 2018, agencies under the Philippine government initiated legal proceedings against Rappler. Rappler and its staff alleged it was being targeted for its revelations of corruption by government and elected officials, the usage of bots and trolls favoring Rodrigo Duterte's administration, and documenting the Philippine drug war. In October 2021, Rappler co-founder Ressa, alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for safeguarding freedom of expression in their homelands. History With the idea of professional journalists using social media and crowd sourcing for news dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristine Reyes
Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989), known professionally as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. She is often called as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. Dubbed as one of the "New Drama Royalty" of her generation, Reyes won the highly coveted "Box Office Queen" award with Anne Curtis at the 43rd GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards. She is also a four-time FAMAS Award nominee (including 3 Best Actress nods). In 2020, she won "Best Actress" at the 40th Oporto International Film Festival for her performance in 2019 thriller 'Untrue'. Reyes is popularly recognized as a ''Sex Goddess'' for her attractive aura and physique. FHM Philippines crowned her as 2009's sexiest women in the world, winning against Marian Rivera, Katrina Halili & Angel Locsin. The same year, she was also listed as one of the Top 25 sexiest women of the decade. Reyes has already starred in multiple blockbuster films in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu, Davao City, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in ABS-CBN Soundstage, Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessy Mendiola
Jessy Mendiola-Manzano (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile, ; December 3, 1992) is a Filipino actress. Early life Mendiola was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese father. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister Pamela to the Philippines. Her mother left her father due to his infidelity. Jessy's younger sister Megan was born in Mexico, where her parents reconciled but eventually separated again for unknown reasons. She remains in contact with her father, who works overseas as a marine anthropologist. She studied mass communication at Far Eastern University. Career Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN under Star Magic Batch 15. She, along with Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of ''Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv'', when it was revamped to '' Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2'' in 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
