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Andre Paras
André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of '' Diary ng Panget''. Paras is most seen in GMA Network and most known for playing the role of Bradley Castillo in the hit melodrama '' The Half Sisters''. After the success of The Half Sisters, Paras and Barbie Forteza paired again in '' That's My Amboy'' which aired on 2016. Early life and career Paras was born on November 1, 1995, in Los Angeles to PBA legend Benjie Paras and former actress Jackie Forster. He also has a younger brother, Kobe, a basketball player who plays for the Altiri Chiba in the Japanese B.League. Paras played for La Salle Greenhills in high school. In college, he played for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons like his father. In 2014, Paras tran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summit Media
Summit Publishing Co., Inc., doing business as Summit Media, is a Philippine digital media and publishing company. Founded in 1995, the company owns several entertainment and lifestyle media websites in the Philippines. Summit Media began as a consumer magazine publisher in June 1995, with ''Preview'' as its first magazine title. It turned into a publication conglomerate which published several lifestyle magazine titles, including ''Candy'' for young Filipino girls and Yes! (Philippine magazine), ''Yes!'', a Philippine entertainment magazine. The company later exited the print magazine business in 2018 to focus primarily on its digital media properties, most of which were relegated from their print counterparts. Summit Media also publishes short books designed for Filipino readers. The company is privately owned by Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, the daughter of Filipino businessman John Gokongwei. Properties Summit Media operates web-exclusive sites of its published magazines. Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to center (basketball), centers and are typically the tallest or second tallest player on the court. During an offensive possession, the power forward typically plays with their backs toward the basket and are typically a "go-to" position in regard to scoring in the Post (basketball), post. In a pick and roll offense, the power forward typically sets a screen for a guard and "rolls" towards the basket to receive a pass (or "pops" towards the perimeter for an open shot). When on Defense (sport), defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, including rebound (basketball), rebounding, Screen (sports), screen setting, Block (bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' () (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second-oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second-oldest extant English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded on February 2, 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, Jose Guevara wrote a column of p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Beda Red Lions
The San Beda Red Lions and Lionesses are the collegiate varsity teams of the San Beda University, best known for their basketball section.Malonso, J. ''"NCAA: A HISTORY''". NCAA(Phils) Homepage. Online. Internet. Accessed 23 May 200NCAA Philippines''"NCAA: An Endless Saga''". The Bedan June 2005 issue"''National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)".'' Wikipedia Website. Online. Internet. Accessed 23 May 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) Name San Beda is named after the Venerable Bede of England. In honor of Venerable Bede who is an English man, the school chose the Red Lion Rampant which is the heraldic symbol of the ancient Scots/English for courage as part of its school logo.Jude Roque and the San Beda Boosters Club. ''A Time To Roar:Reviving the Bedan Animo''. Manila: n.p, 200 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Philippines
The University of the Philippines (UP; ) is a Higher education in the Philippines#State universities and colleges, state university system in the Philippines. It is the country's national university, as mandated by List of Philippine laws, Republic Act No. 9500 (UP Charter of 2008), giving it institutional autonomy. Originally founded by the Insular Government, American occupational government on June 18, 1908, it was established through the ratification of Act No. 1870 of the 1st Philippine Legislature to serve as an "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief and political affiliation." The University of the Philippines system has 8 constituent universities (CUs) and 1 autonomous college: University of the Philippines Diliman, UP Diliman, which serves as the system's flagship university, University of the Philippines Los B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Salle Greenhills
La Salle Green Hills ("LSGH") is a private Catholic school run by the Philippine District of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1959 by the De La Salle Brothers led by Brother H. Gabriel Connon, FSC primarily to provide more slots to students wishing to avail of the then very popular De La Salle primary education offered in Taft Avenue, Manila. La Salle Green Hills offers primary and secondary education. It is a member of the De La Salle Philippines, the association of all Lasallian institutions in the Philippines, namely De La Salle University in Manila (1911), De La Salle Araneta University in Malabon (1946), University of St. La Salle in Bacolod (1952), and the La Salle Academy in Iligan (1958). La Salle Green Hills was given a clean seven-year accreditation by the PAASCU in 1991 and 1998, thus making it the first high school institution in the Philippines with this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altiri Chiba
The Altiri Chiba is a professional basketball team that competes in the first division of the Japanese B.League. They are based in Chiba, Chiba. Domestic *B.League(B2) **Champions (1): 2024–25 **Conference Champions (3): 2022-23,2023-24,2024-25 Coaches * Andrej Lemanis Roster Notable players * Daisuke Kobayashi (basketball), Daisuke Kobayashi * Kevin Kotzur * Leo Lyons (basketball), Leo Lyons * Yusuke Okada (basketball), Yusuke Okada * Yuto Otsuka * Evan Ravenel * Brandon Ashley * Alex Davis (basketball), Alex Davis * Trey Porter * Dererk Pardon Arenas * Chiba Port Arena References External links * {{Japanese B.League Basketball teams in Japan Sports clubs and teams in Chiba (city) Basketball teams established in 2020 2020 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's My Amboy
''That's My Amboy'' (international title: ''My Superstar'') is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras in the title role. It premiered on January 25, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 29, 2016 with a total of 68 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Bryan, an actor is the reason why Maru's stepfather got into an accident. To pay for the damages, Bryan's manager hires Maru to be Bryan's personal assistant. The two don't get along at first but eventually they will become friends and fall for each other. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Barbie Forteza as Maria Rosario "Maru" Carreon Tapang / Romero * Andre Paras as Bryan Ford ;Supporting cast * Tonton Gutierrez as Albert Romero * John Arcilla as Joselito "Lito" Tapang * Donita Rose as Cecille Carreon-Tapang * Kiko Estrada as Patrick " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' (2017) and ''Almost a Love Story'' (2018). She is known for playing a strong female character in drama series ''The Half Sisters'', ''Meant to Be (Philippine TV series), Meant to Be'', ''Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday'' but she gained wider recognition after starring in the primetime TV drama series ''Maria Clara at Ibarra'' (2023), ''Maging Sino Ka Man (2023 TV series), Maging Sino Ka Man '' (2023) and ''Pulang Araw'' (2024). Forteza is a recipient of several international and local accolades including Fantasporto , Fantasporto International Film Festival Best Actress Award, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award, PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or extremely sentimentality, sentimental, rather than on action. Characters are often Character (arts)#Round vs. flat, flat and written to fulfill established character archetypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality, family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, film, or television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers further cues to the audience of the dramatic beats being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, melodramas are Victorian era, Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
