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Juan Rodrigo
José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipinos, Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, became a ''Karilagan'' model and stage actor, then became a film actor. He is the first actor that was launched in the telenovelas like ''Mara Clara'' and ''Mula sa Puso''. Rodrigo did films with Nora Aunor like ''Annie Batungbakal'' (1979), ''Bongga Ka Day'' (1980), and ''Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.'' (1992), among others. He also appeared in movies such as ''Kisapmata'' (1981) with Charo Santos, ''Haplos'' (1982) with Vilma Santos, ''Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili'' (1989) with Dina Bonnevie, ''Hindi Palulupig'' (1989) starring Lito Lapid, ''Bawal Na Gamot'' with Romnick Sarmenta, and ''Mga Batang Bangketa'' (2006) with Camille Prats. He received an award of 31st FAMAS Awards, FAMAS Best Supporting Actor 1982 for the movie '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippines
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in Island groups of the Philippines, three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It has Ethnic groups in the Philippines, diverse ethnicities and Culture o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University (), also referred to by its acronym FEU, is a Private university, private research non-sectarian university in Manila, Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 during the term of its first president, Nicanor Reyes Sr. The first accountancy school for Filipinos, the university has expanded its course offerings to the arts and sciences, architecture, fine arts, education, engineering, computer studies, graduate studies, tourism and hotel management, law, nursing, and medicine. FEU has seven campuses located in Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal (province), Rizal. It offers programs from elementary, secondary, tertiary, to graduate school. FEU Manila comprises several institutes that offer specific programs. The accountancy program, along with its other Undergraduate education, undergraduate programs, have received the highest Level IV accreditation from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippine Entertainment Portal
GMA New Media, Inc. (GMA NMI) is the digital media and technology arm of GMA Network (company), GMA Network, Inc. which offers interactive applications in the television, mobile, web, marketing and online gaming industry, and produces video and livestream content for social media. Its headquarters are located at the 2nd and 12th floor of the GMA Network Center in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Products and services Websites * ''GMA News Online'' In 2007, GMA NMI launched GMA News Online (then called gmanews). In the same year, the site won several awards including Best Website in the 9th Philippine Web Awards in 2007 for the Media category. * ''GMA Network Portal'' In late 2011, NMI launched GMANetwork, a one-stop portal that consolidates GMA’s web properties including GMA News Online, ''GMA Entertainment Website'', and ''IMReady Public Service Portal''. It won the Digital Filipino Web Awards for the Television category in 2014. ''Philippine Entertainment Portal'' (''P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mar Roxas
Manuel "Mar" Araneta Roxas II (; born May 13, 1957) is a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He is the grandson and namesake of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas. He served in the Cabinet of the Philippines as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2012 to 2015. Previously, he was the Secretary of Trade and Industry from 2000 to 2003 and Secretary of Transportation and Communications from 2011 to 2012. He is the son of former Senator Gerry Roxas. After graduation from the University of Pennsylvania, Roxas worked as a banker in New York, mobilizing venture capital funds for small and medium enterprises. He served as the Representative of the 1st District of Capiz from 1993 to 2000. His stint as congressman was cut short after he was appointed by President Joseph Estrada as Secretary of Trade and Industry. He resigned from the position at the height of the Second EDSA Revolution and was later re-appointed by President Glo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Now It Can Be Told
"Now It Can Be Told" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1938 film ''Alexander's Ragtime Band'', where it was introduced by Alice Faye and Don Ameche. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1938 but lost to "Thanks for the Memory". Notable recordings *Mildred Bailey (1938) *Shep Fields collaborated with John Serry Sr. to record this song for Bluebird Records in 1938. *Bing Crosby - recorded May 23, 1938 with John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra. This reached No. 7 in the charts of the day. *Tommy Dorsey - the most popular recording of the song in 1938, vocal by Jack Leonard. This reached the No. 2 spot in the charts of the day. * Tony Martin - another chart success in 1938, peaking at No. 13. *Vera Lynn (1940) *Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan - included in their album '' Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine Sing the Best of Irving Berlin'' (1957) *Ella Fitzgerald - ''Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook'' (1958) *Tony Bennett - ''Bennett/Berlin ''Bennett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ex With Benefits
''Ex with Benefits'' is a 2015 Filipino romantic erotic drama film starring Derek Ramsay, Coleen Garcia and Meg Imperial. Based on a Wattpad story written by Ruth Mendoza, the screenplay was made by Keiko Aquino and Jeff Stelton and directed by Gino M. Santos. It was released on September 2, 2015, by Star Cinema (together with Skylight Films), and VIVA Films, Viva Films. Plot After a tumultuous med school romance that comes to an abrupt end, Dr. Adam Castrances and Arkisha "Arki" Aragon meet again ten years later. Arki is a pharmaceutical sales representative with a track record of doing anything to make a sale. Adam is a doctor of sports medicine with a successful blog and commitment issues. When Arki finds that it will take more than her usual sales tactics to convince Adam to endorse her product, she does her best to step up her game without falling in love again but eventually fails. Their second chance at love is tested, however, when the reasons for their med school break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Four Sisters And A Wedding
''Four Sisters and a Wedding'' is a 2013 Filipino family comedy-drama film written by Vanessa Valdez and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina based on an original screenplay written and developed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film features Star Cinema's most prominent young actresses: Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin and Shaina Magdayao, as the four sisters attempting to stop the wedding of their younger brother played by Enchong Dee. Actress Angelica Panganiban was originally part of the main cast but was pulled out and replaced by Shaina Magdayao. The film is part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary presentation in collaboration with Rebisco on its 50th anniversary. ''Four Sisters and a Wedding'' was released in the Philippines on June 26, 2013, and internationally on July 5, 2013. Plot When CJ, the youngest Salazar sibling, announces his wedding, his sister Gabbie convinces their other sisters to come home as requested by their mother Grace. Teddie, the eldest, is a laid-off te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Wag Na Wag Kang Lalayo
''Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo'' (lit. Don't Go Away Anymore) is a 1996 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Rudy Fernandez and Vina Morales. It is named after Vina's song from her 1995 album ''Easy to Love''. The film is available for stream online on YouTube. Plot Genner (Rudy) is jailed for bank robbery. Just as he is about to be paroled, he is tapped by Mr. Villaroman (Robert), a corrupt parole officer, to be part of a bank robbery. During the robbery, Raquel (Vina), a bank employee, is held hostage. Upon realizing that both of them will get executed, Genner and Raquel escape from Villaroman's group. Cast * Rudy Fernandez as Genner Ramirez * Vina Morales as Raquel Garcia * Tonton Gutierrez as Lawrence * Eddie Rodriguez as Superintendent * Robert Arevalo as Mr. Villaroman * Efren Reyes Jr. as Sonny * Dick Israel as Pidyong * Juan Rodrigo as Mike * Maila Gumila as Bank Auditor * Rebecca Bautista as Mike's Wife * Katrina Aguila as Raq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bawal Na Gamot
''Bawal Na Gamot'' (lit. Forbidden Drugs) is a 1994 Philippine action crime film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Romnick Sarmenta and Aiko Melendez. The film is named after the hit song of Willy Garte and promotes the anti-drug campaign under Fidel Ramos. A sequel ''Bawal Na Gamot 2'' was released in 1995. Cast ;Main cast *Romnick Sarmenta as Lester *Aiko Melendez as Shiela *Gardo Versoza as Jimbo *Boots Anson-Roa as Lester's mother *Dante Rivero as Lester's father *Jess Lapid Jr. *Jeffrey Santos *Michael Locsin *Mikee Villanueva as Leni *Dick Israel as Tom *Don Umali *Ruben Rustia *Mon Confiado *Fred Moro *Evelyn Vargas *Beverly Salviejo * Jimmy Reyes ;Guest cast * Ernesto Herrera as himself *Tito Sotto as himself *Juan Rodrigo as Tony *Perla Bautista *Lito Legaspi Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico Angeles Legaspi; September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in film and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Secret Love (1994 Film)
''Secret Love'' is a 1994 Filipino drama film edited and directed by Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao. The film stars Geneva Cruz and Jomari Yllana. Synopsis Cousins Carmina and Jodi reunite at a party with their respective families upon the return of Carmina's family from the US. Unknown to them, their affection towards each other would blossom into a romance against their family and friends' wishes simply because they are blood-related. Soon after, a family secret would slowly unravel which would change the course of the forbidden lovers' relationship. Will this allow Carmina and Jodi to continue with their romance? Or will it drift them further apart? Cast *Geneva Cruz as Carmina *Jomari Yllana as Jodi * Eddie Gutierrez as Ronald *Elizabeth Oropesa as Sonia *Juan Rodrigo as Romy *Carol Dauden as Mila *Dennis Roldan Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr. (; born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, politician, and convict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dalawa Man Ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko
''Dalawa Man ang Buhay Mo, Pagsasabayin Ko'' (lit. Even If You Have Two Lives, I Will Make Them Together) is a 1991 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Willy Milan. The film stars Ronnie Ricketts on dual roles. The film marks First Films' first venture into local production after distribution of Hong Kong–based action movies to the Philippines. Plot Sonny Boy (Ricketts) and his father Rafael (Alvarez) team up to avenge the murder of his twin brother Robert (Ricketts). Cast * Ronnie Ricketts as Robert / Sonny Boy * Mark Gil as Alex * Rina Reyes as Mae Ann * Roy Alvarez as Rafael * Marissa Delgado as Aida * Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipinos, Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as ... as Ruben References External links * 1991 films 1991 action films Filipino-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?
''Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?'' ''(Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?)'' is a 1990 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film won for Aunor all the Best Actress Awards given by the five annual award-giving bodies in the Philippines that time. The film was also awarded Best Picture by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, the Young Critics Circle, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. Plot Andrea, whose is now about to give birth decided to go to Manila to escape being chased by the military, along with her husband Momoy. In Manila, she lived with her friend Joyce. Cast *Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (May 21, 1953 – April 16, 2025), known professionally as Nora Aunor (), was a Filipino actress, producer and singer. Known for her leading roles with patriotic, feminist and Political sociology, socio-political th ... as Andrea * Gina Alajar as Joyce * Lloyd Samartino as Emil * Dan Alvaro * Perla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
