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Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine Season 1)
The first season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' was a singing and impersonation competition for celebrities and was based on the Spanish version of the same name. It aired on March 14, 2015 in ABS-CBN and ended on June 7, 2015. It was hosted by Billy Crawford; Jed Madela, Gary Valenciano, and Sharon Cuneta served as the show's judges. After 13 weeks, Melai Cantiveros emerged as the winner after garnering 51.93% of the public's votes. Development The Philippine version was first announced by ABS-CBN in its trade show for advertisers in Rockwell Tent, Makati. In this show, 8 celebrities will compete in a sing and dance number while impersonating iconic singers. Each week, the "Iconizer" (called the "Randomizer" in other franchises) will assign the artists of whom they will impersonate. The show replaced the time slot of the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines'' which ended on March 1, 2015. On March 9, 2015, Sharon Cuneta made a comeback in ABS-CBN; one of her first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Crawford
Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably " Trackin'", " When You Think About Me" (a remake of a One Voice hit) and "You Didn't Expect That" amongst others. In 2019, he released the single "Filipina Girl" and the album ''Work in Progress'' on Viva Records. He has hosted a number of talent shows of ABS-CBN including '' Pinoy Dream Academy'', ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'', '' Pinoy Boyband Superstar'', '' Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids'', ''Little Big Shots'' and ''Idol Philippines'' and became a judge in ''World of Dance Philippines'' and ''Your Moment''. Early life and career Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford was born in Manila, Philippines, to a Filipino mother from Jaro, Iloilo City named Mayette Ledesma and an American father named Jack Crawford. He has two half-brothers. Crawford was discovered at the ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The newspaper is owned and published by Philstar Daily Inc., which also publishes the monthly magazine ''People Asia'' and the Sunday magazines ''Starweek'' and ''Let's Eat''. As part of the Philstar Media Group, its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Philstar Life and Wheels.ph, and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6cyclemind
6cyclemind (sometimes spelled as ''Six Cycle Mind'', ''6 Cycle Mind'', ''6CycleMind'' or ''6Cyclemind'') is a Filipino rock band composed of Tito Fortunato "Tutti" Caringal II on vocals, Ryan "Rye" Sarmiento on rhythm and lead guitars and backing vocals, Roberto "Bob" Cañamo on bass guitar and backing vocals, Herbert Hernandez on lead guitars and Vic Aquino on drums. The band's music is a fusion of alternative and pop music. The band gained a mainstream exposure in the early 2000s and was a prominent fixture of the Tunog Kalye era. History The group has released five studio albums under Sony Music Philippines: ''Permission to Shine'' (2003), ''Panorama'' (2005), ''Home'' (2007),'' Fiesta! Magsasaya Ang Lahat'' (2007), and ''Project: 6cyclemind'' (2009). They previously performed for the Tanduay's "First Five", along with Rico Blanco (2009), Kamikazee, Chicosci, Sandwich and Bamboo (2010). The band was the endorser of Suzuki for two consecutive years after 2010. Through the Suz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karla Estrada
Carla Elago Ford (born November 21, 1974), better known as Karla Estrada, is a Filipino actress and singer. Films and television series in which she starred in ''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' and ''Maricris Sioson: Japayuki''. She starred as supporting role in the series '' Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.'' In 2016, Estrada signed a 2-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. Early life and career Carla Estrada was born as Carla Elago Ford on November 21, 1974, in Tacloban City to a Filipino mother and an American father. Shortly thereafter, her father left after being misinformed that Karla had died at birth. According to an episode in ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' featuring accounts on her life, Estrada was born to a rich family but was forced to move to Tacloban after the death of her grandfather, who was responsible for most of the livelihood of the family. Estrada aspired to become an actress since childhood and joined singing competitions. She was discovered by a talent manager in Quezon City, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolina Magdangal
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is often regarded as one of the most successful multimedia artists in Philippine entertainment and is penned as the original Multimedia Superstar. Magdangal is also dubbed as the “''Queen of the 90s''” due to her fame and success on television, in the movies, recording, fashion, and print and commercial advertisements during that decade. She started her career at a young age as a member of Ryan Cayabyab's singing group 14K. In 1994, she signed a recording contract with Walt Disney Records and later released her debut album ''A Wish Comes True'' in 1996. She rose to fame as a singer by recording movie theme songs that were non-album releases before finally releasing songs in movie soundtrack albums in the final half of the 1990s, earning h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Allan Guzman
Edgar Allan Guzman (born November 20, 1989 in Pasig, Philippines) also known by his nickname and screen name EA Guzman, is a Filipino actor, singer, host, model, and vlogger. He gained popularity after he became the Mr. Pogi 2006 of ''Eat Bulaga!'', aired on GMA Network and then stood in the network from 2006 to 2008. after establishing his career on TV5, he transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN together with Maxene Magalona in 2014. He has also worked in independent films, wherein he was dubbed as the "Prince of Philippine Independent Films", a title previously associated with Coco Martin. He returned to GMA Network in 2017 for ''My Korean Jagiya ''My Korean Jagiya'' ( / ) is a Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Heart Evangelista and Alexander Lee. It premiered on August 21, 2017 on the network's Telebabad li ...'' and later signed a contract on 2019. Filmography Television Movies Theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay R
Gaudencio Sillona III (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-AmericanRicky Lo (April 11, 2004)Jay R: The Heart of The Hunk, ''The Philippine Star'' singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and model. In 2003, he released his debut album, ''Gameface'', under Universal Records. The album was certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), receiving numerous awards and earning him the number one single, "Bakit Pa Ba". Jay R was dubbed as "R&B Prince" in his early career and was often partnered with Kyla (then known as the "R&B Princess"). Collectively known to their fans as "JayLa", they are known in the music industry as the R&B Royalties (R&B King and Queen, respectively). In 2006, he built a recording studio inside his mansion, followed by a recording label called JAYRS Music. He later renamed it as Homeworkz Records. In the same year, he released a Christmas album, '' Christmas Away from Home'', and dedicated it t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolina 2000
''Jolina'' is the second studio album by Filipino singer and actress Jolina Magdangal released by Star Music on January 9, 1999. The album consists mostly of passionate, easy-listening love songs, a style of music quite popular in the Philippines. Five of the tracks on the album were originally used as soundtrack in various movies she starred to which include "Tameme" and "Sana'y Kapiling Ka" in the film '' F.L.A.M.E.S.: The Movie'' (1997), the re-recorded "T.L. Ako Sa'yo" and her cover of "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" in ''Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!'' (1998), and "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" in '' Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang?'' (1998). The only American song remake in the album is the studio recording of Anita Bryant-original "Paper Roses" which Magdangal sung on a drama anthology television program, Maalaala Mo Kaya. The opening song "Laging Tapat" was the first single released from the album which remained in the list of top radio charts nationwide for over 10 weeks. The follow-up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Peso
The Philippine peso, also referred to by its Tagalog name ''piso'' (Philippine English: , , plural pesos; tl, piso ; sign: ₱; code: PHP), is the official currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 ''sentimo'', also called centavos. The Philippine peso sign is denoted by the symbol "₱", introduced under American rule in place of the original peso sign "$" used throughout Spanish America. Alternative symbols used are "PHP", "PhP", "Php", or just "P". The monetary policy of the Philippines is conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), established on July 3, 1993, as its central bank. It produces the country's banknotes and coins at its Security Plant Complex, which is set to move to New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac."Overview of the BSP" Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Official Website. Retrieved on October 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice Ganda
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime'', and has starred in several films, eight of which are considered to be the highest-grossing in Philippine cinema. Dubbed as the “''Unkabogable and Phenomenal Box Office Superstar''” by various media outlets, Ganda is among the most followed Filipino celebrity across all leading social media platforms. Edukcircle Awards awarded him as one of the “Most Influential Celebrity of the Decade .” CNN Philippines recognises Ganda's unrivalled consecutive blockbuster films as one of the moments that defined Pinoy pop culture in 2010s decade. Forbes Asia listed him among the Top 100 Digital Stars for being one of Asia-Pacific's Most Influential Celebrities on Social Media. In 2021, Ganda won an Asian Academy Creative Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Abunda
Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. (; born October 29, 1960), popularly known as Boy Abunda, is a Filipino professor, television host, publicist and talent manager. Early life and education Boy Abunda was born as Eugenio Romerica Abunda Jr. in Borongan. He attended Ateneo de Manila University, where he took up Business Management. However, he did not finish that course because of his father's death. He left Ateneo and worked in odd jobs to support himself. He graduated from Philippine Women's University with degrees Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts in 2009, Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Development in 2016. Personal life Abunda is openly gay and has been in a relationship with partner Elmer "Bong" Quintana since 1983. Although Abunda is a practicing Catholic and Marian devotee, he is a supporter of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage, expressing disagreement with the Church's stand on homosexuality. He denounced the 2016 Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
