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Anak Ni Zuma
Zuma is a Filipino comic book character created by Jim Fernandez in 1974. The character first appeared in a serial written by Fernandez entitled ''Aztec''. From 1976 to 1985, Zuma got his own series named ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The comics series was the biggest best seller for ''Aliwan''. Following this publication success, spin-offs and a 1990s reboot about the character were published and it was further expanded in other media including film and television. Publication history In 1974, Filipino comics book artist Jim Fernandez created Zuma, which first appeared in the comics serial ''Aztec''. After two years, in 1976, Fernandez wrote a new series for the character entitled ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. (GASI) with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The series ran in syndication until 1985 that became ''Aliw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Fernandez
Jim M. Fernandez is a Filipino comic book artist best known for his works on ''Aztec'' and ''Aliwan Komiks''. He also popularized the fictional character, Zuma in his novels. Apart from being an editor, illustrator, cartoonist, and writer for Philippine comics, Fernandez was also a certified public accountant in the Philippines. Career During college, Fernandez was the editor of ''The Commerce Journal'', ''The English Journal'', and ''The UST Commerce Silver Jubilee'' Book. Influences As an illustrator, Fernandez was influenced by the ''Tarzan'' character by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In 1953, he was mentored by Tony S. Velasquez, a Filipino illustrator for the Velasquez Advertising Agency. Career Fernandez started his formal career as an illustrator by accepting the project to create drawings for the short story ''Batas ni Sumakwel'' published by Marte Publications. After this first assignment, Fernandez illustrated for ''Mabuhay Komiks'' and ''Extra Komiks''. Afterwards, he ill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demigod
A demigod or demigoddess is a part-human and part-divine offspring of a deity and a human, or a human or non-human creature that is accorded divine status after death, or someone who has attained the "divine spark" ( spiritual enlightenment). An immortal demigod(-dess) often has tutelary status and a religious cult following, while a mortal demigod(-dess) is one who has fallen or died, but is popular as a legendary hero in various polytheistic religions. Figuratively, it is used to describe a person whose talents or abilities are so superlative that they appear to approach being divine. Etymology The English term " demi-god" is a calque of the Latin word , "half-god". The Roman poet Ovid probably coined ''semideus'' to refer to less important gods, such as dryads. Compare the Greek ''hemitheos''. Classical In the ancient Greek and Roman world, the concept of a demigod did not have a consistent definition and associated terminology rarely appeared. The earliest recorded us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Fictional Demons
This is a list of notable demons that appear in works of fiction, not limited to writing or to entertainment purposes. For example, some are from video games and some are from Dante's ''Inferno''. List of theological demons covers those from religion, theology, demonology, and mythology; the sacred and its study. Names of God, list of deities, and list of fictional deities cover God and gods in various ways. List of legendary creatures may also help explain what is not here. Some demons may be in both the fictional and theological lists. Many demons have names with several spellings but few are listed under more than one spelling. Every listing should include a parenthetical reference, usually one with a blue link. A *Aamon (''Devilman Crybaby'') * Aatrox (''League of Legends'') *Abalam (''The Last Exorcism'') *Abaddon (multiple works) *Abi (''Devilman'') *Abraxas (multiple works) *Adramahlihk ('' Divinity: Original Sin 2'') *Adversary, ('' The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth'') *Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panday (comics)
The Panday (Filipino for smith) is a fictional Philippine comics character created by writer Carlo J. Caparas and artist Steve Gan. His stories were first serialized in the comic series ''Ang Panday'' ("The Smith") in ''Pilipino Komiks'' during the late 1970s. The character, whose real name is Flavio, became a Philippine pop culture icon since it was adapted to film ('' Ang Panday)'' in 1980 with Fernando Poe Jr. portraying Flavio and Max Alvarado as his archenemy Lizardo. The film spawned three direct sequels, as well as multiple other more loosely connected films and television series including an animated version. Publication history In the 1970s, Carlo J. Caparas was thinking of a new comics adventure novel due to the wishes of his publisher Don Ramon Roces and then later he came up with a legendary folk hero named the Panday. He patterned the character to look like Fernando Poe Jr. as he instructed the artist and co-creator Steve Gan to draw the Panday's face similar to Poe ... [...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] |
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] |
Andi Eigenmann
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann (born 25 June 1990), professionally known as Andi Eigenmann (), is a Filipino actress, model, and social media influencer. Early life Descent and family Eigenmann is the daughter of actors Mark Gil and Jaclyn Jose, and is a half-sister of actors Sid Lucero, Gabby Eigenmann and Max Eigenmann from Mark Gil's side. Her aunt from her mother's side is actress Veronica Jones. She has German-American ancestry from her mother, and Swiss and Spanish ancestry from her father. Education She graduated elementary in 2004 and high school in 2008 at the basic education department of Miriam College in Katipunan, Quezon City. After finishing high school, she studied Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Merchandising at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila. Career In 2007, Eigenmann started her showbiz career in a soap opera ''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' on ABS-CBN, where she played the role of Sandy. In 2008, she appeared in the reality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie Hubalde
Alfredo Hubalde (born September 14, 1953), also known as Freddie Hubalde, is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the PBA. Collegiate career Hubalde played college ball for the Mapúa Institute of Technology, before eventually moving on to play professional basketball in the PBA. He also has the distinction of being one of the few NCAA high school players playing for the senior team during his stay with Mapua. Professional career Hubalde started his PBA career with the Crispa Redmanizers, and was part of two Crispa grand slam teams in 1976 and 1983. He was a low key but reliable offensive player who could turn the game around with his deadly shooting both from the perimeter and, in his later years, from three-point range. He became famous for his off-the-glass jumpers and tight undergoal stabs ("dukot"). On defense, he utilized his patented "back tap" when stripping the player he is guarding of possession. In 1977, he was the awarded as the league's season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anak Ni Zuma
Zuma is a Filipino comic book character created by Jim Fernandez in 1974. The character first appeared in a serial written by Fernandez entitled ''Aztec''. From 1976 to 1985, Zuma got his own series named ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The comics series was the biggest best seller for ''Aliwan''. Following this publication success, spin-offs and a 1990s reboot about the character were published and it was further expanded in other media including film and television. Publication history In 1974, Filipino comics book artist Jim Fernandez created Zuma, which first appeared in the comics serial ''Aztec''. After two years, in 1976, Fernandez wrote a new series for the character entitled ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. (GASI) with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The series ran in syndication until 1985 that became ''Aliw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DZRH
DZRH (666 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by Manila Broadcasting Company, which serves as the flagship station. The station's studio is located at the MBC Building, Star City, Vicente Sotto St., CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay; while its transmitter is located along I. Marcelo St., Brgy. Malanday, Valenzuela. The station has nationwide coverage through its relay stations located across the Philippines. Established on July 15, 1939, DZRH is the oldest private radio station, and the second oldest radio station in the Philippines, after the government-owned DZRB. History The Heacock era DZRH first went on air as KZRH on July 15, 1939, after being founded by Samuel Gaches, the owner of H. E. Heacock Company, a department store based in Escolta, Binondo, Manila, with Hal Bowie as the station's first announcer. KZRH, which was broadcasting using the frequency of 650 kHz with the power of 10,000 watts; and became the fourth commercial radio station in the Phili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snooky Serna
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica. She is credited for doing a huge amount of film and television work as a Child Superstar in the 1970s to the 1980s and mid 80s-90s as one of the Movie Teen Queens, bankable film and highly acclaimed actress in the Philippines. Just recently, she bagged two international awards - the Jury Award Best Performance and Best Actress Award - at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York. According to reports Snooky is the first actor to win two major awards at the film festival. In the 2000s, she regained more critical acclaim and controversy in Television and Independent Films gearing her to the new film culture. The 1986 film ''Blusang Itim'' gave her more commercial success at the box office fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Laurel
Max Laurel (May 4, 1944 – June 11, 2016), was a Filipino actor and bodybuilder who played as Zuma in the 1985 film '' Zuma'' and 1987 film ''Anak ni Zuma''. Personal life Max Laurel was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on May 4, 1944. He married a woman named Alice Laurel. Death On June 11, 2016, Laurel had a cardiac arrest leading to his death. He was 72 years old. His wake took place on June 15, 2016, at La Funeraria Paz in Quezon City. He was buried on June 16, 2016, at La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan ( fil, Lungsod ng Caloocan; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,661,584 people making it the fourth-most .... He had three children and two grandchildren. Filmography Film Television References 1945 births 2016 deaths Burials at La Loma Cemetery Filipino male film actors {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
