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Zorro (Philippine TV Series)
''Zorro'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 7, 2009 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by ''Darna'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Richard Gutierrez as Antonio de la Cruz Pelaez / Zorro ;Supporting cast *Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido *Jaclyn Jose as Chiquita Pelaez *Michelle Madrigal as Juana Manalo / Caballera *Bianca King as Cara * Eddie Gutierrez as Luis Aragon *TJ Trinidad as Ramon Pelaez *Joel Torre as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso *Leo Martinez as Carlos Pulido *Pinky Marquez as Catalina Pulido *Ricky Davao as Felipe Gomez *Bobby Andrews as Pedro Gonzales *Antonio Aquitania as Bernardo *Robert Villar as Pepe Alugbati *Epy Quizon as Shihong / Tahong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (film And Television)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Show'', ''White Slavery'', and ''Santa Juana''. Jose's works include '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'' in 2002 and '' Te Amo'' in 2004. Her series ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. She has starred in the soap operas '' Babalik Kang Muli'' and '' Nagsimula sa Puso''. Jose is also known for her work with actor Juan Rodrigo. She is also known for playing the iconic Magda in the TV and film adaptations of the Primetime Soap Opera ''Mula Sa Puso'' and acting in the 1980s films ''Hati Tayo Sa Magdamag'' (VIVA Films) and ''White Slavery'' (directed by Lino Brocka). Other notable roles include Anne Curtis in ''Dyosa'' in 2008 and Ellen Delgado in '' A Secret Affair'' in 2012. In 2016, Jose starred in Brillante Mendoza's Palme d'Or-nominated film ''Ma' Rosa,'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maureen Larrazabal
Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom ''Bubble Gang'' of GMA Network. Before venturing into movie and television, Larrazabal was with the Big Deal band who often performs abroad. She was with the band for 10 years. Personal life Larrazabal is the daughter of Nestor Vera Cruz and Ana Marie Larrazabal. Mau, as she is fondly called, has two siblings: EJ Leonardo and Raine (Lorraine Ana). She got an AB Communication Arts in Interior Design from St. Paul University Quezon City. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Larrazabal experienced the symptoms of COVID-19 in the last week of July 2020. She underwent self-quarantine for three weeks and her symptoms subsided. However, she tested positive on a swab test on August 25. On September 19, she announced that she tested negative for the virus. Career Before venturing into movies, Larrazabal made TV commercial appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Andolong
Melisande "Sandy" Andolong-de Leon (born Melisande Pinga Andolong; January 16, 1959) is a Filipino actress and producer, where she is mostly seen on GMA Network. She has also been currently seen on ABS-CBN TV programs. Personal life Sandy Andolong was born Melisande Pinga Andolong on January 16, 1959, in North General Hospital (now José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center), Santa Cruz, Manila. Andolong is married to Christopher de Leon, whom she has five children Rafael, Miguel, Gabriel, Mariel, and Mica. She is also the stepmother to Lotlot, Ian, Matet, Kiko and Keneth de Leon. Andolong has gone under quarantine after her husband tested positive to COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December ..., Her husband recovered from the disease and was released from the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epy Quizon
Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film ''Lastikman''. Early life Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of 4 siblings. He is the son of comedian, Dolphy, and Pamela Ponti. Filmography Films Television *'' That's Entertainment'' (1989-1996) Himself/Thursday group member & co-host *''Gabi Ni Dolphy'' (1992) *''Purungtong'' (1992) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1993) *''Mikee'' (1995) *''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (1995) *''Mikee Forever'' (1995) *''GMA Love Stories'' (1996) *''Dear Mikee'' (1998) *''Lihim Ng Gabi'' (1998) *''Mula sa Puso'' (1998) *''Campus Romance'' (1999) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1999) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (2000) *''Kagat Ng Dilim'' (2000) *''Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol'' (2001-2002) *''Daboy en Da Girl'' (2002) Emoks *''Road Trip'' (2003) - co-host *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Villar
Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. He is currently signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle. Early life Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998 in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar, Sr. As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together. Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, a girl. Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of 2018 they are separated but not divorced. Career His first television appearance was when he auditioned in ABS-CBN's ''Little Big Star''. He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' from 1995 on ABS-CBN and also he was made a guest in a drama anthology on ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' also on Channel 2 until he decided and transferred to GMA Network also the same year and also an original cast member of a longest-running comedy gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang with co stars Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi and all other casts members was premiered in 1995. Until 2022, Antonio and Michael V. were the only two remaining original cast members of the show. He left in May 2022, following the show's revamp. Antonio's debut movie was ''Kabilin Bilinan Ng Lola'' with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos and produced by Regal Entertainment in 1996. Antonio's 1st VIVA Entertainment movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show '' T.G.I.S.'' and its sequel '' Growing Up''. Acting career In 2009, Bobby appeared in the Philippine remake series of ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called '' Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit'' with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' of Martha Cecila's ''Impostor''. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s ''Mara Clara''. Television success In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show '' T.G.I.S.'', a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao. In theatre, he is best known for portraying a fictionalized version of Bongbong Marcos Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. ( , , ; born September 13, 1957), commonly referred to by the initials PBBM or BBM, is a Filipino politician who is the 17th and current president of the Philippines. He previously served as a senat ... in the play ''Bongbong at Kris'' in the 1980s. Filmography Films TV series As a TV director Awards References 1961 births Living people Filipino people of Jordanian descent Filipino people of Spanish descent Filipino television directors Star Circle Quest Filipino male comedians Filipino television pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Martinez
Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez was the Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines before Vivian Velez' appointment. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil, was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") for he .... Filmography Film Television Awards and nominations References External links * 1950 births Living people ABS-CBN personalities Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors Filipino people of American descent Filipino people of Spanish descent GMA Network personalities People from Batangas Peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Torre
José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historical drama ''Amigo'' (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle. Early career At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's ''Gumising ka, Maruja'' which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film ''Oro, Plata, Mata''. Personal life Torre' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TJ Trinidad
Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ... actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people Filipino male television actors Male actors from Batangas Filipino people of Spanish descent Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
