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Contessa (TV Series)
''Contessa'' () is a 2018 Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on March 19, 2018, on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing ''Ika-6 na Utos''. The series concluded on September 8, 2018, with a total of 147 episodes. It was replaced by '' Ika-5 Utos'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Bea gets accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on the people who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She claims a new identity as Contessa and will seek for redemption and justice. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Beatrice “Bea” Resureccion - Caballero / Contessa Venganza ;Supporting cast * Geoff Eigenmann as Gabriel R. Caballero * Jak Roberto as Santiago "Jong" Generoso Jr. * Gabby Eigenmann as Victorino "Vito" C. I ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanda Romero
Chanda V. Romero (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipina actress. She is mostly seen on GMA Network. She played supporting roles and leading roles in many films during the early and late 1970s. Her prolific work in sexy comedies and dramas caught the attention of many directors, and in the 1980s, showed her serious work as an actress in the Ishmael Bernal's ''Working Girls'' and ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'', both in 1984. She showed a different side in what may be considered as her most underrated work in ''Kapag Tumabang ang Asin'' with Daria Ramirez, and ''Pag-ibig na Walang Dangal'' with Dindo Fernando and Charo Santos. Biography Chanda Romero is the daughter of Enrique Romero, son of Francisco Romero Jr. and Gloria Villanueva of Negros Oriental, and Remedios Valenzuela, daughter of Ramiro Valenzuela and Josefina de la Victoria of Cebu. Her father Enrique, also known as Bobby, was the paternal grandson of Francisco Romero Sr., mayor of Tanjay, Negros Oriental from 1909 to 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Tumulak
Patricia Marie Gomez Tumulak (; born March 3, 1988) is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder and actress. She came from a large family with a Filipino, Japanese and Spanish lineage from the Visayas region. She currently resides in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Personal life and education Born on March 3, 1988, Patricia Marie Gomez Tumulak is an alumna of Miriam College and hails from Quezon City. She graduated with a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education Minor in Special Education. Prior to joining Miss Philippines Earth 2009, she went to a public school and did some voluntary teaching. She is planning to take up her Masters in Special Education and dreams of building her own pre-school. Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Tumulak joined the national Miss Philippines Earth 2009 beauty pageant, which was contested by 50 delegates representing various towns, cities, provinces, and overseas Filipino communities in the beauty contest that promotes environmenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Arcilla
Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video ''Twerk It Like Miley'' by ''Brandon Beal'', and bagged his role as Reggie in the Primetime series broadcast by GMA Network, Little Nanay. Biography Arcilla was born and raised in San Pablo, Laguna. In 2015, he joined ''Eat Bulaga!s segment, '' That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest''. The same year, he also joined the comeback '' StarStruck'' with its 6th season. He is the nephew of the lead actor of Heneral Luna, John Arcilla. Career That's My Bae In 2015, he auditioned in an Eat Bulaga! segment, '' That's My Bae: "Twerk It" Dance Contest''. He is one of the first Baes to enter the Eat Bulaga! stage together with Miggy Tolentino and Tommy Peñaflor. Arcilla did not pass through the Semi-finals because of joining the reality show slated to air in an early September day, StarStruck. StarStruck He also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Tantay
Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, ''Iskandalo'' (Scandals), starring Lorna Tolentino in July 1979. In 1987, he played his first villain role to Rudy Fernandez in the action film ''Humanda Ka, Ikaw Ang Susunod (You Get Ready, You Are Next)''. On television, Tantay became a regular actor in the sitcom, ''Duplex'' playing neighbor to Ading Fernando and Marissa Delgado. He also join the ''Goin Bananas'' group with Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan, Johnny Delgado Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009), better known as Johnny Delgado, was a Filipino television and movie actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show ''Goin' Bananas''. Oth ... and Edgar Mortiz. When he did VH Films' "Gamitin Mo A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Torres
Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres (born May 4, 1990) is a Filipina actress, host, dancer and commercial model. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network. She is best known for her roles as Cindy Rodriguez in the WeTV Original series ''BetCin'', Diane San Luis in Legal Wives, Venus Torralba-de Jesus in ''Alyas Robin Hood'', Cecilia Fulgencio-Altamonte in '' Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga'', Juliet and Jasmine in '' The Better Woman'', Annasandra in '' Ang Lihim ni Annasandra'' and Luisa in ''The Millionaire's Wife'', among others. Acting career Torres was first seen as one of the contestants in ABS-CBN's teen-oriented reality show '' Qpids'' in 2005. In 2008, she transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA and became one of the hosts of the now-defunct youth-oriented magazine show, '' Ka-Blog!'' She was also part of some drama and hit movies such as '' You To Me Are Everything'', a Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera starrer, and ''Shake, Rattle & Roll X''. When ''Ka-Blog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeli Bayani
Angeli Bayani (born November 13, 1977) is a Filipina actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine art-house and independent films notably those by Lav Diaz's ''Melancholia'' (2008), '' Century of Birthing'' (2011), and ''Norte, the End of History'' (2013) for which she won the 2014 Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress. She also appeared in the Camera d'Or-winning Singaporean film ''Ilo Ilo'' (2013) by Anthony Chen Anthony Chen (; born 18 April 1984) is a Singaporean film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is known for directing the feature films ''Ilo Ilo'' (2013) and '' Wet Season'' (2019). His debut feature film, ''Ilo Ilo,'' won the Camer .... Filmography Television Movies References External links * 20th-century Filipino actresses Filipino film actresses Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1977 births {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shermaine Santiago
Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as ''Best Friends'', '' Beh Bote Nga'', '' Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man'', ''Mulawin'', '' Impostora'', '' MariMar'', '' Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa'', ''Anna KareNina'' and '' Carmela''. She was also a co-host in the longest-running late-night variety TV show in the Philippines, ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman'' in which she showcase her talent in singing and hosting. Along with German Moreno and John Nite, she was one of the longest-serving hosts of the show. Santiago is also currently appearing in the hit TV show, ''Kapag Nahati ang Puso''. Career A graduating Broadcasting major in Centro Escolar University, Santiago started singing in hotels and doing lounge performances at the age 16. Around the same time, she appeared in various commercials and decided to try the show business. She audition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I Luv NY ''I Luv NY'' (International title: ''I Love New York'') is a 2006 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first Philippine television drama series filmed in New York City. It stars Jolina Magdangal ...'', GMA Telebabad. Filmography Television Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Herras, Mark 1986 births Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Participants in Philippine reality television series GMA Network personalities Living people Male actors from Laguna (province) People from Santa Rosa, Laguna StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants StarStruck (Philippine TV series) winners Tagalog people VJs (media personalitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denise Barbacena
Denise Ysabel Barbacena (born November 2, 1994) is a Filipina actress, singer, and popularly known as finalist of the first season of the reality show, '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'', a reality search contest, created by GMA Network as an official protégé of Gloc-9. She is best known for her collaborations with Gloc-9, such as "Hari ng Tondo" and "Dapat Tama". As an actress, she appears in the gag show ''Bubble Gang'' as well as other television series such as '' A1 Ko Sa 'Yo'', ''Legally Blind'' and ''Little Nanay''. In film, she became part of the main cast of ''1st ko si 3rd''. Career In 2011, Barbacena became a contestant for the talent search show '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'' of GMA Network where she represented Mega Manila. Barbacena was chosen by of Gloc 9 to be his protégé in the said television show. She made it to the finals after singing "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin," which was originally recorded by Faith Cuneta. After being elimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phytos Ramirez
Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the ''Encantadia'' franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations. Personal life and career Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film '' Abakada... Ina'' in 2001. He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series '' Hiram'' in 2004. Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series ''Encantadia'' as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony. Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via ''Basahang Ginto''. The same year, He signed a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karel Marquez
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986; Manila, Philippines), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur. Career Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama '' Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?''. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program ''SOP''. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show '' Bitoy's Funniest Videos'', titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'', as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
