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The Mall, The Merrier
''The Mall, The Merrier'' is a 2019 Filipino musical fantasy comedy film directed by Barry Gonzales and starring Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis. The film was co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films under the working title ''Momalland''. The film premiered in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2019, as one of the official entries to the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. ''The Mall, The Merrier'' marks the first on-screen collaboration between Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda, both of whom are regular hosts in the noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. Synopsis Two siblings, Moira and Morissette, feud over Tamol Mall, a mall they inherited. The feud is compounded with the arrival of their Aunt Moody, and mysterious events begin to occur when a book containing secrets of the mannequins, toys and mascots that come alive after dark is unsealed. Cast Main cast * Anne Curtis as Morissette "Setset" Molina **Andrea Brillantes as teen Morissette **Heart Ramos as young Morissette * Vice Gan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlo Katigbak
Carlo Joaquin Tadeo Lopez Katigbak (born April 24, 1970) is a Filipino executive and the current president and CEO of Philippine entertainment and giant media conglomerate, ABS-CBN Corporation. Education Katigbak attended Ateneo de Manila University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in management engineering degree in 1991. He later completed Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program in 2009. Career Katigbak commenced his career as a financial analyst for First Pacific Capital Corporation in 1992. He entered SKY Cable Corporation in 1994. He served as Corporate Finance Manager and has held various positions in Corporate Planning, Provincial Operations and Finance at Sky Cable. He was responsible for establishing the presence of the company's services outside Metro Manila since the company's TV operation was predominantly in the metropolis. Katigbak helped Sky Cable establish presence in key cities around the Philippines. He was appointed as first managi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisse Joson
Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. Personal life Elisse Joson was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughter of Christine Joson-Diuco, an anesthesiologist, a single mother and estranged father. She attended Bataan Montessori School during her elementary school years. At a young age of 7, Joson attended various acting and singing workshops where she was deemed to be shy. Joson's family later migrated from the Philippines to the United States and lived there for a few years. She attended Inderkum High School during her high school years in Sacramento, California. While living there, she experienced bullying for not being able to speak English fluently. This experience, however, allowed her to gain confidence in herself. Upon moving back to Manila, she used this newly found confidence and fully pursued her passion for acting. At 16, she then became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annabelle (doll)
Annabelle is an allegedly haunted Raggedy Ann doll, housed in the (now closed) occult museum of the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Annabelle was moved there after supposed hauntings in 1970. A character based on the doll is one of the antagonists that appear in the Conjuring Universe. Background According to the Warrens, a student nurse was given the doll in 1971. They said that the doll behaved strangely, and that a psychic medium told the student that the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a deceased girl named "Annabelle". The student and her roommate tried to accept and nurture the spirit-possessed doll, but the doll reportedly exhibited malicious and frightening behavior. It was at this point that the Warrens say they were first contacted, moving the doll to their museum after pronouncing it demonically possessed. The doll remained in a glass box at The Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut until the museum's closing. Texas State University assi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sharmaine Ruffa Rama Gutierrez (born June 24, 1974) is a Filipino Model (person), model, beauty queen, host and actress. She was the 1992 Look of the Year - Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas World, Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 and Second Runner-up to Miss World 1993. Career Gutierrez began acting as a teenager in the 1980s, under BMG Films. She became part of German Moreno's ''That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program), That's Entertainment'' variety show in the early 1990s before becoming a beauty queen in 1993. In December 1990, Gutierrez replaced Snooky Serna for the lead role in Regal Entertainment, Regal Film's ''Wunder Wuman Plus One'', paired with comedian Rene Requiestas. However, the project did not come to fruition, with Gutierrez and Requiestas instead paired in the 1993 film ''Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot''. As the official representative of her Philippines, country to the 1993 Miss World 1993, Miss World pageant held in Sun City, North West, Sun City, Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrique Gil
Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' and '' She's the One''. He is best known for his role as Alexander "Xander" Grande III in the television series '' Forevermore'' in 2014–15, alongside Liza Soberano. Since then, he has starred in the films '' Just The Way You Are'' (2015), '' Everyday I Love You'' (2015), ''Dukot'' (2016), '' My Ex and Whys'' (2017), '' Seven Sundays'' (2017), and ''Alone/Together'' (2019); and the television series ''Dolce Amore'' (2016), ''Bagani'' (2018), and ''Make It With You'' (2020). Early life Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V was born on March 30, 1992, in Cebu City, Philippines. He is the second son of Enrique Amadeo Gil III and Barbara Anne Bacay. His father is Filipino of Spanish descent, while his mother is Filipino with Spanish, German, and Swiss ance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charo Santos-Concio
María Rosario Navarro Santos-Concio (born October 27, 1955), popularly known as Charo Santos-Concio or simply Charo Santos (), is a Filipino people, Filipino media executive and actress. She is the host of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', the longest-running television drama anthology in Asia. From 2012 to 2016, she was the chief executive officer of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. Currently she serves as chief content officer and president of ABS-CBN University. Santos-Concio plays a powerful role in TV and film production in the Philippines. On March 3, 2008, she was promoted as the fifth president of ABS-CBN Corporation and in charge of the company's total business portfolio, taking over from interim president Eugenio Lopez III, Eugenio López III. She took over as CEO after López retired on December 31, 2015. Career Santos-Concio was first noticed by the media as Baron Travel Girl in 1976. She also worked as a production assist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maja Salvador
Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is a recipient of an Asia Contents Awards, including nominations from FAMAS Awards, Asian Academy Creative Awards, and Asian Television Awards. She made her acting debut at age 14 on television in a minor role for ''It Might Be You (TV series)'' (2003), which gained her a nomination for ''Best New TV Personality'' at the 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television. Her film debut happened three years later in a supporting role for '' Sukob '' (2006), which she was nominated for ''Best Supporting Actress'' at the 55th FAMAS Awards and Gawad PASADO Awards 2007, while she won the ''Most Promising Female Star'' at the 37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards, ''New Movie Actress of the Year'' at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies,https://www.mykiru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lapu-Lapu
Lapulapu or Lapu-Lapu (ᜎᜉ̰-ᜎᜉ̰), whose name was first recorded as Çilapulapu, was a datu (chief) of Mactan in the Visayas in the Philippines. He is best known for the Battle of Mactan that happened at dawn on April 27, 1521, where he and his warriors defeated the Spanish forces led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his native allies Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula. Magellan's death ended his voyage of circumnavigation and delayed the Spanish occupation of the islands by over forty years until the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi in 1564. Legazpi continued the expeditions of Magellan, leading to the colonization of the Philippines for 333 years. Modern Philippine society regards him as the first Filipino hero because of his resistance to imperial Spanish colonization. Monuments of Lapulapu have been built all over the Philippines to honor Lapulapu's bravery against the Spaniards. The Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection use h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad Kinis
Richardson dela Cruz (born April 22, 1986), better known by his stage name Chad Kinis, is a Filipino actor comedian and YouTuber. He is an artist under Viva Entertainment Inc. Career He first joined ''It's Showtime'''s segment "Miss Q and A". Despite not winning the Miss Q and A crown, Chad's appearance in "Miss Q and A" led to his career as a performer as well as a part of the vlogging collective Beks Battalion with MC and Lassy. On March 6, 2020, he released his debut single "Basta Panget" under Viva Records. Personal life Kinis lives in Quezon City. In March 2021, Kinis revealed in a vlog that he along with fellow Beks Battalion members were tested positive for 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 ..., by which they eventually recovered from. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Africa
Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in 'Olongapo, The Great American Dream'. In 2016, she attended the 66th Berlin International Film Festival as part of the acclaimed 'Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis' where it won Alfred Bauer Prize. Superstar Meryl Streep was so impressed and complimented Africa for her exceptional performance in the film saying: "''There you are! How wonderful to see you in person''". Africa studied Fine Arts and Advertising where she graduated ''cum laude'' at the University of Santo Thomas. She is an associate director of Alumni Relations at Asian Institute of Management (AIM). She is also an Associate Editor of AIM's alumni leadership magazine. Before AIM, she was Ballet Philippines’ Corporate Development Director for 16 years. Career Beginnings Africa studi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negi (comedian)
Uldario Molina Jr., popularly known by his stage name Negi, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, and actor. He is currently seen on Gandang Gabi, Vice! as Vice Ganda's side kick and a hiatus of the show. He appeared in various TV Shows of ABS-CBN like Minute to Win It and movies such as Super Parental Guardians, Finally Found Someone and Wander Bra. Filmography Film *''Sisterakas'' (2012) - Snow White *'' Super Parental Guardians'' (2016) - Clumsy Binay *''Finally Found Someone'' (2017) - Alfaro *'' Wander Bra'' (2018) - Talent show host *''Familia Blondina'' (2019) - Brando *''Ayuda Babes'' (2021) - Alma Television *''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (ABS-CBN, 2011-2020) - Vice Ganda's sidekick *''Game ng Bayan'' (ABS-CBN, 2016) *''Minute to Win It'' (ABS-CBN, 2017-2019) - Contestant (2017)/Co-host (2019) *''I Can See Your Voice'' (Kapamilya Channel/ A2Z, 2021-2022) - SING-vestigator *''PIEnalo Pinoy Games'' (PIE Channel PIE (Pinoy Interactive Entertainment), also known on-air as PIE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Labrusca
Anthony Angel Labrusca Jr. (; born August 7, 1995), professionally known as Tony Labrusca, is an American actor, model, and singer based in the Philippines. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, ''Tuloy Pa Rin''. In 2016, he joined the Philippine reality search ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'' but did not make the cut to be part of the band. He was part of horror-fantasy drama series ''La Luna Sangre''. The trailer of his latest film ''Glorious'' reached more than 5 million views on its first day of release. Early life Labrusca was born on August 7, 1995 in Houston, Texas in the United States. He is the son of Filipino actor Boom Labrusca and Filipina singer Angel Jones. He grew up in Los Angeles, California with his mother, step father (Boom Dayupay) and sister. When he was 9, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He then flew to the Philippines to pursue his career in show business. Career Before Labrusca auditioned for ''Pinoy Boyba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
