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Vandolph Quizon
Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (born; May 7, 1984) is a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. He also serves as a councilor of Parañaque from the 1st district since 2016. Personal life He is the only son of comedian Dolphy with actress-politician Alma Moreno. Television and film career 1980s showbiz debut Vandolph's very first movie was ''Balimbing: Taong Huyango'' in 1986 with his real life father the late comedy king Dolphy. 1990s Vandolph appeared in ''Ang TV'' on ABS-CBN in 1992, then followed by a sitcom ''Home Along Da Riles'' also on ABS-CBN. In the same year, he also did a drama anthology with his father Dolphy on '' Maalaala Mo Kaya''. In 1993, he also appeared on ''GMA Telecine Specials'' on GMA which he plays a hyper kid who went to America. The same year, he launched a new sitcom ''Tondominium'', directed by Joey Marquez, Vandolph's former stepfather. 2000–2005 In 2000, Vandolph's first action series was ''Pintados'' on GMA with his co-stars Michael Flores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honorable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipinos
Filipinos ( tl, Mga Pilipino) are the people who are citizens of or native to the Philippines. The majority of Filipinos today come from various Austronesian ethnolinguistic groups, all typically speaking either Filipino, English and/or other Philippine languages. Currently, there are more than 185 ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines; each with its own language, identity, culture and history. Names The name ''Filipino'', as a demonym, was derived from the term ''Las Islas Filipinas'' ("the Philippine Islands"), the name given to the archipelago in 1543 by the Spanish explorer and Dominican priest Ruy López de Villalobos, in honor of Philip II of Spain (Spanish: ''Felipe II''). During the Spanish colonial period, natives of the Philippine islands were usually known by the generic terms ''indio'' (" Indian") or ''indigenta'' ("indigents"). However, during the early Spanish colonial period the term ''Filipinos'' or ''Philipinos'' was sometimes used by Spanish writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Quizon Avenue
''Quizon Avenue'' is a Philippine sketch comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN. It starred Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon and his sons Enrico "Eric" Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon and Vandolph Quizon. Also included were Kitkat, Ya Chang, Pokwang and Jenny Hernandez. The show was first aired on ABS-CBN on March 5, 2005, and it became popular among oldies, and newers alike. Due to low ratings, the show aired the last episode with the 78th birthday celebration of Dolphy on July 22, 2006, replaced by ''John en Shirley''. Cast *Dolphy * Enrico "Eric" Quizon * Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon *Vandolph Quizon *Pokwang *Kitkat *Ya Chang *Jeni Hernandez Guests *Homer Flores (as Brian Cayugyug, a parody of Ryan Cayabyab) * Zsa Zsa Padilla * Sandara Park * Hero Angeles * Joross Gamboa * Roxanne Guinoo * Eddie Garcia * Maricel Soriano * Sarah Geronimo * Rachelle Ann Go * Willie Nepomuceno Notable scenes * Ya Chang sings "Ako'y Isang Pinoy", but before he sings the second stanza, was caught by Bureau of Immigra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extra Challenge
''Extra Challenge'' formerly ''Extra, Extra'' is a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones, it premiered on February 15, 1999 on the network's evening line up as a lifestyle show titled as ''Extra, Extra''. In 2003, it was retitled as ''Extra Challenge'' and became a reality show. The show concluded on January 20, 2013. Overview On February 15, 1999, ''Extra Extra'' premiered as a news magazine show with Paolo Bediones and Karen Davila serving as hosts. Miriam Quiambao replaced Davila as a co-host when she left the show in 2000. In 2003, it was reformatted as a reality competition show and renamed as ''Extra Challenge''. The show featured celebrities pitted against each other in several challenges. It is patterned after American reality shows such as '' Survivor'', ''The Amazing Race'', ''America's Next Top Model'', '' Fear Factor'', ''The Simple Life'', '' The Bachelor'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maynila (TV Series)
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 the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pintados (TV Series)
''Pintados'' (International title: ''The Painted Ones'') is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Reyes, it stars Angelika dela Cruz, Michael Flores, Assunta de Rossi, Vandolph Quizon and Sherwin Ordonez. It premiered on September 4, 1999. The series concluded on September 2, 2000 with a total of 52 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Michael Flores as Daniel Cervantes / Datu * Angelika dela Cruz as Reewa Zulueta / Diwata * Vandolph as Antonio Sto. Domingo / Tattoo * Assunta de Rossi as Maya Feliciano / Mayumi * Sherwin Ordoñez as Pido Zapata / Kidlat ;Supporting cast * Lindsay Custodio as Caline Mendoza * Ryan Eigenmann as Katana * Robert Seña as Guro * Ace Espinosa as Raja * Jaime Fabregas as Anak Araw * Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) as Dr. Virus * Michael V. as Uno Dos Tres * Samantha Lopez as Thundara * Manny Castañeda as Madam Odorifica * Smokey Manaloto as Mad Bomber * Mel Martinez as Damaram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Marquez
Joselito Perez Marquez (born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and Melanie Marquez. He was city Mayor of Parañaque, mayor of Parañaque, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the congressional race in May 2004. Marquez ran again as mayor of Parañaque in the 2010 elections, but lost to the city's incumbent mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. He is retired from politics and is focused on his TV and movie projects. He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin Tonics, which would la ... [...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] |
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] |
Home Along Da Riles
''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or '''Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by ''Ang Tanging Ina''. The title started out as a play on the feature film ''Home Alone'' and with the main character's first name taken as a direct copy from the film's protagonist and his last name a pun of American actor Kevin Costner's last name. Premise The series tells the lives of the Cosme family and neighbors who live in the nearby railroad tracks. The family patriarch, Kevin Kosme, serves as the breadwinner of the family. He deals with problems with his five children, long-time love interest Aling Ason, brothers-in-law Richy and Elvis, and the people from the agency he worked at including the antagonistic Steve. Aside from the problems, there are some non-sense exploits and misadventures that would laugh your butts off. Cast and characters Main cast *Dolphy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang TV
''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The Mickey Mouse Club''. Prior to 1992, TV executive Freddie Garcia and ace TV director Johnny Manahan organized the ABS-CBN Talent Center and enlisted a group of kids and pre-teens to create the first ever youth-oriented comedy-variety show in the Philippines. Its phenomenal success in 1993 had ABS-CBN develop provincial versions for ''Ang TV'' in Cebu, Bacolod and Davao. Many of the Philippines' current artists are from ''Ang TV''. Active Filipino artists from ''Ang TV'' include Jolina Magdangal, Roselle Nava, Jan Marini, Gio Alvarez, Angelica Panganiban, Claudine Barretto, Rica Peralejo, John Prats, Angelu de Leon, Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao, Kaye Abad and Patrick Garcia. Cast First season (1992–1993) Second season (1993–19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
