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Apag
''Apag'' (; ''Feast'') is a 2022 Philippine drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza. Premise Kapampangan restaurateur Rafael Tuazon (Coco Martin) who was making preparations for a feast, finds himself in a fatal vehicular accident which took the life of a tricycle driver (Matias). His father Alfredo Tuazon (Lito Lapid) takes a fall for the crime to save his son from legal repercussions. Rafael, free but overcome by guilt, tries to make amends to Nita (Gladys Reyes), the widow of the driver. Cast *Coco Martin as Rafael Tuazon *Lito Lapid as Alfredo Tuazon *Gladys Reyes as Nita Other cast members include Jaclyn Jose, Gina Pareño, Julio Diaz, Shaina Magdayao, Mark Lapid, Vince Rillon and Joseph Marco. Aljur Abrenica was to play Rafael Tuazon, but was replaced by Martin after Abrenica withdrew from the film project. Production ''Apag'' was produced by Center Stage Productions with Brillante Mendoza as its director and Arianna Martinez as its screenplay writer. The film was parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival was an iteration of the annual Summer Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It was organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines. The theme of the film festival would be "''Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya''" (). The inaugural edition was supposed to be held in 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition is now considered to be the first iteration of the film festival. Following the organization of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, the MMDA announced on January 9, 2023, that the summer film festival will be held from April 8 to 18, 2023. The parade of stars was scheduled to be held on April 1, 2023, while the awards night will be on April 11, 2023. The deadline of submission for entries was set on February 17, 2023. Entries The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coco Martin
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno Jr. (born November 1, 1981), popularly known as Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century. His accolades include an ASEAN International Film Festival and Award, two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, ten PMPC Star Awards for Television and eight Box Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. '' Tatler Asia'' named him one of the most influential Filipino personalities in Asia. Martin began acting in the early 2000s and initially played minor and guest roles in several films. He made his breakthrough with leading roles in widely acclaimed indie films '' Daybreak'' (2008), '' Serbis'' (2008), '' Kinatay'' (2009) and ''Jay'' (2008). For his portrayal of Edward Navarro for the latter, he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her dramatic roles in film and television, she began her career as a child actress and starred in her first titular role ''Lyra (TV series), Lyra''. She is the recipient of various accolades including a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival, Metro Manila Film Festival Award, two Film awards in the Philippines, Gawad Pasado Awards and a Young Critics Circle award, in addition to nominations from Gawad Urian Award, Gawad Urian and Luna Awards. Her works have also been competed in numerous film festivals around the world such as Cannes Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Locarno Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival. Early life and background Shaina Garcia Magdayao was born on November 6, 1989, in Quezon City, Philippines to Enrique Magdayao of Cebu and Deanne Magdayao of Padada, Davao del Sur. She is the youngest of four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternate Ending
An alternate ending (or alternative ending) is an ending of a story that was considered, or even written or produced, but ultimately discarded in favour of another resolution. Generally, alternative endings are considered to have no bearing on the canonical narrative. Examples in literature * Charles Dickens' novel ''Great Expectations'' originally had a bleaker conclusion, with Pip meeting Estella, but after she remarried. In a letter, Dickens stated that he had been persuaded by Edward Bulwer-Lytton to change it prior to publication. * Ernest Hemingway struggled with the ending of '' A Farewell to Arms''. By his count, he wrote 39 of them "before I was satisfied." However, a 2012 edition of the book included 47 alternative endings. * Robert A. Heinlein originally killed off the protagonist of ''Podkayne of Mars'', but grudgingly let her live in response to his publisher's objections. * John Green tied one of the characters to railway tracks in his second draft of ''The Fau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lito Lapid
Manuel "Lito" Mercado Lapid (; born October 25, 1955) is a Filipino actor, director and politician serving as a Senate of the Philippines, Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016. He started his political career in Pampanga, serving as vice governor from 1992 to 1995, and Governor of Pampanga, governor from 1995 to 2004. Early life and education Lapid was born in Porac, Pampanga on August 21, 1955. He is the fifth child out of nine children of Jose Songco Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at the Porac Central School in 1968 and secondary education at St. Catherine's Academy in Porac in 1972. He did not enroll for his tertiary education as he pursued acting. Acting career Lapid entered the film industry as a stuntman, and became an actor. He is the nephew of Jess Lapid Sr., Jess Lapid and the cousin of Jess Lapid Jr. The movie "The Jess Lapid Story" got him noticed in the movie industry. Political career In the 1992 Philippine g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Reyes-Sommereux (born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress, television presenter, entrepreneur, and comedian. She began a career as a child actress after joining Little Miss Philippines in 1984 and rose to fame after playing "Clara," the lead villainess from the classic television series '' Mara Clara''. Career Known by the alias Primera Kontrabida, Gladys Reyes had her big break with the 1990s soap opera '' Mara Clara'', as Clara, which was later portrayed by Julia Montes in the hit remake of the same name. Reyes is recognized as one of the most celebrated actresses who plays antagonist roles in Philippine television. Her acclaimed films and soap operas has earned her accolades including a Gawad Urian Award, PMPC Star Award for Television and a "Best Actress" trophy at the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2011, she was appointed as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Personal life She is married to Christo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julio Diaz (actor)
Mariano Calongje de Leon (born November 18, 1958), better known by his stage name Julio Diaz, is a Filipino film and television actor in the Philippines. Diaz is of Filipino Mexican background. He received the Best Actor Gawad Urian Award nomination for his performance in ''Takaw Tukso'' (1986). Career Julio Diaz's stage name was inspired by the main character of the 1975 film ''Manila in the Claws of Light'', Julio Madiaga (played by Bembol Roco). Diaz did movies such as ''Sinner or Saint'' (1984) with Claudia Zobel, ''Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?'' (1988) with Dina Bonnevie, '' Kailan Ka Magiging Akin'' (1991) with Janice de Belen, ''Aliwan Paradise'' (1992), ''Bayani'' (1992), '' Sakay'' (1993) with Tetchie Agbayani, The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) with Nora Aunor, ''Segurista'' (1996) with Michelle Aldana, ''Sana Pag-ibig Na'' (1998) with Angel Aquino, ''Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan'' (2000) with Klaudia Koronel, ''Balahibong Pusa'' (2001) with Rica Peralejo, and ''La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Marco
Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor and model who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series '' La Vendetta'' and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in '' Sabel'', '' Honesto'', '' Pasión de Amor'' and played Diego Torillo in ''Wildflower''. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like ''E-Aji Dip Snax'', ''Downy'' and ''Head & Shoulders''. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via ''La Vendetta''. Biography Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, he is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. He is the nephew of DZMM anchor Tita Norma Marco. Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Lapid
Mark Tadeo Lapid (born February 16, 1979) is an actor and politician in the Philippines. He is a former Governor of Pampanga (2004–2007). President Gloria Arroyo appointed him as general manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority in 2008. From 2009 to 2016, he served as chief operating officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) under President Benigno Aquino III. TIEZA is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) that designates, regulates and supervises tourism enterprise zones established under Republic Act 9593. Lapid returned to the government agency in 2021 after his appointment as TIEZA chief by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 5, 2021. Political career Mark Lapid began his career in public service at a very young age. He was elected as SK (Sanggunian Kabataan) Chairman at the age of 16. Concurrently, Lapid served as the province's youth sector representative in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga. He was elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brillante Mendoza
Brillante Mendoza (; born July 30, 1960), also known as Dante Mendoza, is a Filipino independent filmmaker. Mendoza is known one of the key members associated with the Philippine New Wave. Career Mendoza was born and raised in San Fernando, Pampanga. He took advertising arts of the College of Architecture and fine arts at the University of Santo Tomas. Mendoza has directed sixteen films since 2005, also he credited some cinematographer and production designer under his alias. His first collaborated with actor Coco Martin in seven films: ''Masahista'', ''Kaleldo'', ''Foster Child (2007 film), Foster Child'', ''Tirador'', ''Serbis'', ''Kinatay'', and ''Captive (2012 film), Captive''. Mendoza directed the 2016 State of the Nation Address (Philippines), first and 2017 State of the Nation Address (Philippines), second State of the Nation Addresses of President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Filmography Awards and nominations Mendoza is the first Filipino film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley, October 20, 1947) is a Filipino actress. She is referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Melodrama", being best known for her award-winning portrayals in films like '' Kubrador'', ''Service (film), Serbis'' and ''Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo''. Pareño received international recognition for her portrayal of a bet collector in ''Kubrador'' (2006), receiving the Best Actress nods at the Osian Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and at the Brussels Independent Film Festival, Brussels International Independent Film Festival. Pareño also received critical acclaim at home for her performance in ''Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo'' (2006), winning Best Supporting Actress at the FAMAS Awards, Luna Award, Film Academy of the Philippines Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival. For her work in ''Serbis'' (2008), she became the first Filipino actress to receive an award from the Asian Film Awards. and from the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival. In a ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
