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Gloria Sevilla
Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress. Career Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s. The Gawad Urian Awards honored her with a "Lifetime Achievement award" while The EDDYS honoured her with an "Icon Award", both for her contributions to Philippine cinema. Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie ''Madugong Paghihiganti'' (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress twice for the movies - ''Badlis Sa Kinabuhi'' (1969) and ''Gimingaw Ako'' (1973). Throughout her career, Sevilla has starred in several iconic films such as ''Dyesebel'' (1978), ''Guhit Ng Palad'' (1988), ''Matud Nila'' (1991), ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1995), ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2002), ''Lapu-lapu'' (2002), ''Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis'' (2002), and '' El Presidente'' (2012). Sevilla also remained active ...
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Cebu City
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; fil, Lungsod ng Cebu; hil, Dakbanwa sang Sugbo), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region of the Philippines and capital of the Cebu, Cebu Province. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 964,169 people, making it the sixth-most populated city in the nation and the most populous in the Visayas. It is the regional center of Central Visayas and seat of government of the province of Cebu, but governed separate from the province. The city and its Metro Cebu, metropolitan area exert influence on commerce, trade, industry, education, culture, tourism, and healthcare beyond the region, over the entire Visayas and partly over Mindanao. It is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu City is bounded on the north by the town o ...
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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 newspaper circulation, circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second oldest extant English language, 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 in 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate named Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, ...
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Be Careful With My Heart
''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to November 28, 2014. ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is the longest-running morning drama series and one of ABS-CBN's most successful programs due to its immense popularity and critical acclaim, spawning albums, concerts and worldwide tours. The series has been aired in regions of Africa, around Asia, the Middle East and South America. It is the fourth Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after '' Rounin'', ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', and ''Budoy''. Synopsis A simple girl, Maya dela Rosa ( Jodi Sta. Maria), her older sister, Cristina Rose, and Cristina's son, Cho, are introduced as tour guides in their hometown of San Nicolas, with their mother running a souvenir shop. Money is often less than the living expenses an ...
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Budoy
''Budoy'' is a Philippine drama television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil. The theme song was "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" sung by Angeline Quinto produced by Jonathan Manalo. It is the third Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after '' Rounin'' and ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin''. The show premiered on October 10, 2011 and ended on March 9, 2012, replacing ''Guns and Roses'' with the new primetime drama series Dahil Sa Pag-ibig taking its place the following week. The show is notable for the main character's catchphrases such as "''Hello, ako Budoy!''" (Hello, I'm Budoy) and "''Jackie, gusto mo BJ?''" (Jackie, you like BJ?), with the latter phrase being mistaken as a double-meaning line. Series overview Plot The story is about a renowned family of doctors, the Maniegos. Bound to ...
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Wansapanataym
''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "''once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to February 27, 2005, replacing ''The Sharon Cuneta Show'', then re-aired from 2006 to 2007 and from September 11, 2010, to April 14, 2019, replacing '' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla'' and was replaced by ''Hiwaga ng Kambat'', the series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Yes Weekend!'' primetime block with new episodes and remakes of past episodes. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Wansapanataym returned on air every weekend until some time in 2020, temporarily replacing '' 24/7'' and ''Home Sweetie Home'' until the broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN expired. History ''Wansapanataym'' was launched in 1997, having genre similarities with the ABS-CBN Foundation-produced education program ''Hiraya Manawari'' (which feature ...
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Alyna (TV Series)
''Alyna'' is a 2010 Philippine romantic-drama television series loosely based on the PHR pocketbook ''Dominic'' created by Martha Cecilia and directed by FM Reyes and Cathy Garcia-Molina and serves as the 13th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series. The series stars ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold Queen'' Shaina Magdayao in her title role as Alyna Natividad, and Kaye Abad as Lilet Cenarosa-del Carmen, together with leading men Jason Abalos and Sid Lucero, with an ensemble cast consisting of Francine Prieto, Jao Mapa, Beauty Gonzalez, Paul Jake Castillo, Charee Pineda, JM de Guzman, Jose Sarasola, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dionne Monsanto, Bing Davao, Edward Mendez, Andrea Brillantes, and Gloria Sevilla in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block, replacing ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor'' on its timeslot from September 20, 2010 to February 11, 2011. Story The series revolves on Alyna Natividad the m ...
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Precious Hearts Romances Presents
''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' is a 5-day Philippine program broadcast on ABS-CBN. It mainly focuses on adaptations of the best selling paperbacks distributed by company holder ''Precious Hearts Romances''. Its first run was from May 4, 2009, to September 27, 2019. The series returned on its second run, premiering on April 30, 2018, with ''Araw Gabi'', replacing ''Hanggang Saan''. The management decided to reboot the said series after five years, which will be under the RSB Unit. The show ended on September 27, 2019. Episodes * List of Precious Hearts Romances Presents episodes See also *List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN *List of ABS-CBN drama series This is the list of Philippine television drama series that originally aired or are set to air on the television network ABS-CBN and its ad interim replacements Kapamilya Channel and A2Z and TV5. Titles are sorted by the decade and the year of ... References {{ABS-CBN Adaptations (Local Comics and Books) Phili ...
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Andi - Habang Buhay
Andi or ANDI may refer to: People and fictional characters * Andy (given name), including people and fictional characters with the name Andi * Andi people, an ethnic group of Dagestan, Russia Places * Andi, Guizhou, a town in Jinsha County, Guizhou, China * Andi, Shandong, a town in Yinan County, Shandong, China * Andi, Zhejiang, a town in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China * Andi, Estonia, a village in Lääne-Viru County * Andi, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, a rural locality Other uses *Andi language, the Northeast Caucasian language they speak *ANDi, a rhesus monkey *Aggregate Nutrient Density Index *American Nitrox Divers International American Nitrox Divers International (or ANDI) was founded by Ed Betts and Dick Rutkowski in 1988. ANDI has since expanded to include offices in The United Kingdom, Israel, Australia, Sweden, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Greece, Japan, Ta ... (Now ANDI, International) See also * Andy (other) * And I (other) * AND1, an ...
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May Bukas Pa (2009 TV Series)
''May Bukas Pa'' () is a Philippine drama television series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin, and Erick C. Salud. The series features an ensemble cast consisting of Zaijian Jaranilla, Albert Martinez, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, Desiree del Valle, Precious Lara Quigaman, Lito Pimentel, and Jaime Fabregas. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' block from February 2, 2009, to February 5, 2010, replacing ''Eva Fonda'' and was replaced by ''Agua Bendita''. The series was the highest rated program on Philippine television for both 2009 and 2010 according to Kantar Media Philippines. Series overview Plot The story revolves around Santino (Zaijian Jaranilla), a wide-eyed young boy who orphaned as a baby before being adopted and raised well by Franciscans. Living in the fictional town of Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, he eventually discovers the ability to see and speak w ...
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Kapitan Boom
Captain Boom is a Filipino comic book character who fights crime that was created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by his son Ric Ravelo. Captain Boom first appeared in ''United Komiks'' of PSG Publishing House in 1966. When the character was first introduced in television, his character is renamed to Kapitan Boom. ''Kapitan'' is a Tagalog word for "captain." Character background Captain Boom is a crime fighter that can fly and run fast. He also have an amplified hearing and able to create a sonic shield and sonic roar. He does not have super strength but upon generating a sonic shield on his fist and hitting a vehicle, it can have a dent without making a damage on his hand. All of his powers are produced through sonic means. He has the ability of flight due to the creation of sound waves and thus, he cannot fly in space because there is no sound there. He dons a red suit with a three-star emblem on his chest and a blue cape. His grandmother made his first costume out of a red s ...
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Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a Filipino people, Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to United States, American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Captain Marvel, and Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in ''Pinoy Komiks'' #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in ''Kampeon Komiks''. Character history The original version of Captain Barbell depicted him as shirtless. Recent comics depicted him wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt instead of being shirtless. Origin There have actually been more than one person to assume the hero's identity throughout the years. Captain Barbell's alter ego Tenteng Dario Gomer Enteng Digmaan The Barbell A young boy named Enteng would lift the magical barbell to become Captain Barbell. In previous Captain Barbell films, the Barbell which was given to Teng by an old man is the literal barbell ...
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Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaimed drama won the CMMA Best Drama Series and the PMPC Star Awards Best Primetime Drama Series. It is the first Philippine soap opera that nominated to the Best Drama Series category of the International Emmy Awards. The series was re-aired internationally in 2012 via Cinema One Global 8 years after its release and its first re-run in 2004 on the same channel. On January 17, 2022, the series re-airs internationally and is available via iWantTFC with a total of 130 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Lorrea and Lorrinda Guinto (Lorna Tolentino) are twins. Lorrea accidentally takes the place of her twin sister in the world of the drug lords. After many trials and tribulations she finds her missing son, Andrei/Yuri ...
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