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Pokwang
Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipinos, Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She also received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom ''Aalog-Alog'' and the Best Female Comedian award from People's Choice Awards. She became a host of the variety shows ''Wowowee'', ''Pilipinas Win na Win'' and ''Happy Yipee Yehey''. Early life Pokwang was born as Marietta Subong on August 27, 1972 in Iloilo City. Her family lives in Antipolo, Rizal (province), Rizal. Her father was a drunkard and her mother had difficulties in raising Pokwang and her 11 other siblings. Pokwang was the seventh born among her siblings. Career As a migrant worker In 1990, Pokwang went to Japan as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and worked as a group dancer, going home to the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () was a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Hosted by Willie Revillame, the show was aired from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006 replacing ''MTB (TV program), MTB'' (then named as "MTB Ang Saya Saya") and was replaced by ''Alay sa Kapamilya''. The show returned from March 11, 2006 to July 30, 2010, airing Mondays to Saturdays after It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), It’s Showtime, replacing ''Alay sa Kapamilya'' and was replaced by ''Pilipinas Win Na Win''. Hosts Final main host *Willie Revillame (2005–10) Final Co-hosts *Iya Villania (2005–06) *Kat Alano (2005–06) *Janelle Jamer (2005–07) *Cheena Crab (2005–07) *Mariel Rodriguez (2006–10) *Valerie Concepcion (2007–10) *Pokwang (2007–10) *Roxanne Guinoo (2007) *Janna Dominguez (2007–08) *Precious Lara Quigaman (2007–08) *RR Enriquez (2008–10) *Carmen Soo (2010) *Max Collins (actress), Max Collins (2010) *Jed Montero (2010) *Kel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Yipee Yehey
''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN .'Happy, Yipee, Yehey' ang bagong noontime show , ABS-CBN News, February 4, 2012 Hosted by , , Rico J. Puno, and |
Aalog-Alog
''Aalog-Alog'' () is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Randy L. Santiago, it stars Keanna Reeves, Jayson Gainza,Pokwang, John Prats, Zanjoe Marudo, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Ya Chang, Sammy Lagmay and Bentong. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from July 8, 2006 to May 5, 2007. The title comes from the Filipino word for "shaking or jiggling back forth" and it can be explained in one of the setting's two houses which leans from side to side like a rocking chair. Cast and characters Main cast * Pokwang as Doña Etang Sukimura * Keanna Reeves as Keana Padilla Supporting cast * Kim Chiu as Kim Sukimura * John Prats as Johnny Montero * Zanjoe Marudo as Banjoe Rosales * Gerald Anderson as Gerald Dean Padilla * Jayson Gainza as Jayson Santiago * Bentong† as Utoy * Sammy Lagmay† as Chairman Hero * Ya Chang as Sandaro Yamamoto Director Former noontime show host/singer and current businessman Randy Santiago directed the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes Yes Show
''Yes, Yes Show!'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Bayani Agbayani, it aired from February 25, 2004 to 2006, replacing '' Whattamen''. It was tagged as the first Live-Gag show in the Philippines. Cast * Bayani Agbayani * Vhong Navarro * Aiko Melendez * Candy Pangilinan * Tuesday Vargas * Isko Salvador * Lito Camo * Vanna Garcia * Thammie Aliwalas * Viva Hot Babes * Viva Hot Men * Frances Garcia * Pokwang * Terry * Janelle Jamer * Clown In A Million Finalists * Paw Diaz * Joseph Garcia * Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli ( ; born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer and actress. List of awards and nominations received by Sarah Geronimo, Her accolades include a Billboard Women in Music, ''Billboard'' Women in Music Award, an ... (Guest Cast) External links * Yes, Yes, Show! at Telebisyon.net ABS-CBN comedy series ABS-CBN original programming 2004 Philippine television series debuts 2006 Philippine televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Early life and education Rodolfo Vera Quizon was born along Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera Street) in Tondo, Manila, on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila. His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 1, 1899 – May 14, 1971), was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 6, 1901 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a schoolteacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de los Reyes Elementary School until seventh grade. For his secondary educ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antipolo
Antipolo, officially the City of Antipolo (), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Rizal (province), Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 887,399 people. It is the most populous city in Rizal Province and in Calabarzon region, and the seventh most-populous city in the Philippines. It is also the most populated city under the component city status. Its higher elevation than that of Metro Manila affords it a scenic view of the metropolitan area, especially at night. Its locally grown mangoes and cashews are popular among tourists, as well as Suman (food), suman – a local delicacy made out of glutinous rice. The Hinulugang Taktak, Hinulugang Taktak National Park, which was once a popular summer get-away is being restored to become again one of the city's primary attractions because it was devastated by a typhoon. Etymology The city was named after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress, singer and Youtuber. She is best known for playing dramatic roles in romantic drama films. Her notable films include '' The Mistress'' (2012), '' A Second Chance'' (2015) and '' The Love Affair'' (2015). Alonzo's films have grossed ₱3.15 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of all time. Early life and education Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom, born on October 17, 1987 in Cainta, Rizal, is the daughter of Philip Fagestrom and Mary Anne Ranollo. Alonzo's father is British. Her parents are separated, and she has a younger brother on her maternal side. Completing her elementary education in 2001 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School in Quezon City, she attended The Fisher Valley College in Taguig, Ususan Elementary School in Ususan and Colegio de Santa Ana in Taguig. Career In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai De Las Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as Ina Montecillo in the film series ''Ang Tanging Ina (film series), Ang Tanging Ina''. Her accolades include two PMPC Star Awards for Movies, Star Awards for Movies, a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival, Metro Manila Film Festival Award, an List of film awards, ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and a Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, including nominations for three Gawad Urian Award, Gawad Urian and three Luna Award, Luna Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱2.41 billion, making her the List of highest-grossing Philippine films, highest grossing Filipino comedy actress of all time. Early and personal life Martina Eileen Hernandez Delas Alas is the daughter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Revillame
Wilfredo "Willie" Buendia Revillame (; born January 27, 1961), is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian, drummer, singer, and businessman. He has hosted numerous variety shows, such as ''Lunch Date'', '''Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' and ''MTB (TV program), MTB''. During his stint at ABS-CBN, Revillame hosted the variety show ''Wowowee'' (2005–2010), which gained immense popularity in the country while receiving controversy for a PhilSports Stadium stampede, deadly stampede and a Hello Pappy scandal, game show scandal. When he ended his contract with ABS-CBN during a legal dispute in 2010, Revillame continued to host similarly formatted programs on other networks, such as Wil Time Bigtime, ''Willing Willie'' or ''Wil Time Bigtime'' (2010–2013), ''Wowowillie'' (2013), ''Wowowin'' (2015–2023), and ''Wil To Win'' (2024–present). In 2022, Revillame assisted politician and businessman Manny Villar in establishing the television network All TV, ALLTV, to which he signed on as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, television host, comedian and film producer. Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film ''The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!)'' and made his first television appearance in youth-oriented talent and variety show, '' That's Entertainment''. He rose to fame after he was chosen as the leading man of Judy Ann Santos in the 1997 classic soap opera, Esperanza. They went on to star in several other television series and films including '' Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka'' (2001-2003), '' Sa Piling Mo'' (2006), ''Bakit Di Totoohanin'' (2001), '' Till There Was You'' (2003) and '' Don't Give Up on Us'' (2006). In 2002, Pascual starred in period film '' Dekada '70'' alongside Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor wins at the 2003 PMPC Star Awards for Movies, FAMAS Awards, and Gawad Urian Awards. In 2008, Pascual top billed the accl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino language, Filipino as Kyusi), is the richest and List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines. Quezon City served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 until 1976, when the designation was returned to Manila. The city was intended to be the Capital of the Philippines, national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Government of the Philippines, Philippine government purcha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Milby
Samuel Lloyd Milby (born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino actor, model and musician. He came to prominence after joining the first edition of '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, USA to parents Lloyd William Milby, an American businessman from Ohio, and Elsie Ronquillo Lacia, a Filipina from Tago, Surigao del Sur. Returning to the Philippines in 2005, Milby decided to seriously pursue a career in show business and modeling. He landed bit roles in some ads before obtaining a lead role in Close Up's TV commercial with Barbie Almalbis. He subsequently joined '' Pinoy Big Brother'', which featured 12 men and women from different walks of life; Milby was not one of the original 12, but joined the cast when one of the contestants left the house. After this, he became an actor and recording artist and signed a contract with ABS-CBN. His first major film debut was '' Close to You'', produced by ABS-CBN subsidiary Star Cinema and co-sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
