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Spanky Manikan
Manuel S. Manikan (March 22, 1942 – January 14, 2018), known professionally as Spanky Manikan, was a Filipino theater, film and television actor. In 1981, Manikan won as the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor and the Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Supporting Actor for ''Himala''. He was also awarded the Best Supporting Actor for GMA's Bahaghari Awards for the tele-movie ''Parola'' in 1995. In 2014, Manikan was nominated by the PMPC Star Awards as Best Supporting Actor for ''Bamboo Flowers''. On December 1, 2014, he was awarded the Best Actor (Non-Musical) by the Aliw Awards for his portrayal of Zacarias Monzon in Tanghalang Pilipino's ''Mga Ama Mga Anak'' . Career He began his theater career with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) in the production ''Halimaw'' in 1972. Since then, he had acted with Dulaang UP, Manila Metropolitan Theater, Bulwagang Gantimpala and Tanghalang Pilipino of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). He also pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated cities proper. Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated bPhilippine Commission Act No. 183on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon trade. This marked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
A Dangerous Life
''The Four Day Revolution'' (broadcast in the Philippines as ''A Dangerous Life'') is a 1988 Australian television film directed by Robert Markowitz and written by David Williamson. The story is about the journey and the love affair of an American foreign correspondent set during the final years of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship in the Philippines, from the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983 to the People Power Revolution in 1986, as well as other key events that led to the ouster of Marcos. The film stars Gary Busey as American news correspondent Tony O'Neill, and Rebecca Gilling as his estranged journalist wife Angie. It also stars Tessie Tomas as Imelda Marcos and Laurice Guillen as Corazon Aquino, whose performances received critical acclaim. It was shot on location in Manila, Philippines; Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, Australia. Plot In 1983, after being informed by Fabian Ver of Senator Ninoy Aquino's arrival, Imelda Marcos informs her h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Darating Ang Umaga
''Darating ang Umaga'' (, international title: ''Till Morning Comes'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Eula Valdez and Vina Morales, along with an ensemble cast, it aired on the network's Teleserye Primetime Bida line up from March 3 to November 14, 2003, replacing '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' and was replaced by ''Meteor Fever in Manila''. Premise A medallion is crafted to bring fortune to the Banal Family and to their next generations of kin. Eventually, greed prevails and the medallion is broken into two, thereon carrying a curse in the entire Banal clan. The curse soon came in the form of a man named Don Lucio Riego de Dios. With his arrival in the lives of Milagros and Ramon, a cycle of endless and ruthless sufferings begin until these misfortunes are carried on to their daughters (Mira and Arriana) and to everyone they are bound to love. Their only chance to experience happiness and peace rests on the mending of the broken medalli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kung Mawawala Ka
( / international title: ''A World Without You'') is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio and Argel Joseph, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Cogie Domingo. It premiered on April 8, 2002 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 6, 2003 with a total of 303 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Sunshine Dizon as Rosa Camilla Montemayor * Cogie Domingo as Carlito Valiente ;Supporting cast * Eddie Garcia as Leandro Montemayor * Liza Lorena as Iluminada Montemayor * Gloria Diaz as Czarina Montemayor * Hilda Koronel as Alicia Montemayor * Sharmaine Arnaiz as Amanda Montemayor * Raymond Bagatsing as Alberto Montemayor * Princess Punzalan as Ernestina Montemayor * Alessandra De Rossi as Paloma Montemayor * Ara Mina as Lucinda Montemayor ;Recurring cast * Armida Siguion-Reyna as Romina Salgado * Vic Vargas as Carlos Valiente * Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
''Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (, international title: ''Till The End of Time'') is a Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Claudine Barretto, Carlos Agassi, Luis Alandy and Mylene Dizon, it aired on the network's Primetime Combo-Nalo line up from March 26, 2001 to February 28, 2003, replacing ''Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' and was replaced by '' Darating ang Umaga''. Premise The story revolves around Ángelina (1912) / Angeline Montenegro (2001) (Claudine Barretto) in the early years of her life. In the beginning of the present generation, a new love story awaits when Angeline, who lives a very normal life, has problems when Sally (Mylene Dizon) comes into the household and starts making those around her miserable. Sally takes her anger out on everyone only to find out that once and for all, only love and truth will prevail. In the end, Angeline must face the truth as to who is the man fated to love her amongst Miguel (Teodoro from the past), Clarence, or Benjie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alfredo S
Alfredo (, ) is a cognate of the Anglo-Saxon name Alfred and a common Italian, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish language personal name. Given name Artists and musicians * Aldo Sambrell (1931–2010), Spanish actor also known as Alfredo Sanchez Brell * Alfredo Armas Alfonzo (1921–1990), Venezuelan writer * Alfredo Bryce (born 1939), Peruvian writer * Alfredo Cardona Peña (1917–1995), Costa Rican journalist, writer, biographer, poet, and essayist * Alfredo Casella (1883–1947), Italian composer, pianist and conductor * Alfredo Casero (born 1962), Argentine musician, actor and comedian * Alfredo Castro (born 1955), Chilean actor * Alfredo Catalani (1854–1893), Italian operatic composer * Alfredo Filippini (1924–2020), Italian sculptor, painter and illustrator * Alfredo Gil (1915–1999), Mexican singer * Alfredo Kraus (1927–1999), Spanish operatic tenor * Alfred Molina (born 1953), English-American actor born Alfredo Molina * Al Pacino (born 1940), Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Strangers (2012 Film)
Strangers are people who are unknown to another person or group. Strangers or The Strangers may also refer to: History * Elizabethan Strangers or Strangers, a name applied to French and Belgian immigrants to Norwich, East Anglia, England, during the Middle Ages * Strangers (Parliament of the United Kingdom), people in the Houses of Parliament who are not Members of Parliament or officials Books * ''Strangers'', novel by Anita Brookner, 2009 * ''Strangers'' (Dozois novel), 1978 * ''Strangers'', novel by Barbara Ewing, 1978 * ''Strangers'' (Koontz novel), 1986 * ''Strangers'', novel by Rosie Thomas, 1987 * ''Strangers: A Family Romance'', autobiography by Emma Tennant, 1998 * ''Strangers'', collection by Antonia White, 1954 * ''Strangers'' (Yamada novel), 1987 * ''The Strangers'', novel by Mort Castle, 1984 * ''The Strangers'', novel by Ann Schlee, 1971 * ''The Strangers'', novel by William E. Wilson, 1952 * ''The Strangers'', novel by katherena vermette, 2021 Comics * ''Stra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Forever And A Day (2011 Film)
''Forever and a Day'' is a 2011 Filipino romance film starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion. The film was released by Star Cinema. The film premiered on June 15, 2011. Plot Eugene (Sam Milby) arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy (KC Concepcion) and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Eugene’s original plan. Raffy helps Eugene appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Eugene begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Eugene expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved. Now, it is Eugene’s turn to make Raffy belie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Amigo (film)
''Amigo'' () is a Filipino-American 2010 drama film written and directed by John Sayles.. Last accessed: August 18, 2010. The film takes place in the Philippines in 1900 during the Philippine–American War. Plot ''Amigo'' centers on Rafael Dacanay, kapitan of the fictional barrio of San Isidro in a rice-growing area of Luzon. His brother Simón, head of the local guerrilla band, has forced the surrender of the Spanish '' guardia civil'' outpost and charged Rafael with the task of imprisoning the guardia captain and the barrio's Spanish friar, Padre Hidalgo, in the name of the First Philippine Republic. But when the American troops chasing General Emilio Aguinaldo arrive, the Spanish officer and Padre Hidalgo are freed, and a garrison under the command of Lieutenant Ike Compton is left to "protect" the barrio. The American occupation policy now changes from " hearts and minds" to "concentration" (what was called "hamletting" during the Vietnam War) and Rafael has to answer to bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ploning
''Ploning'' is a 2008 Philippine romantic family drama film directed by Dante Nico Garcia, who won Best Director at the 2008 Asian Festival of First Films. Based on a popular Cuyonon song of the same title about a girl's hidden feelings, the film stars Judy Ann Santos in the title role. Filming was done in the municipality of Cuyo in Palawan, Garcia's hometown. The film was the official entry of the Philippines for Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards. Plot In the present, a mysterious Taiwanese fisherman, Muo Sei, lands in the town of Cuyo, Palawan beside the sea where he immediately looks for someone named "Ploning". In a flashback to some years ago, Ploning is known as a hardworking and thoughtful woman who, despite her age and beauty, decided not to marry. She had loved a man named Tomas fourteen years ago who left for a better life in Manila leaving her heartbroken and pining for his return. Despite this, Ploning continues her role as a dutiful daughter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bullet (1999 Film)
''Bullet'' is a 1999 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Cesar Montano on his directorial debut, who stars in the title role. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast * Cesar Montano as Perfecto "Bullet" Campiones Jr. * Sunshine Cruz as Mabel * Jay Manalo as Ferdie * Celia Rodriguez as Flor * Amy Austria as Ellie * Rommel Montano as Joel * Jethro Dionisio as himself * Spanky Manikan as General * Cris Vertido as Perfecto "Peping" Campiones Sr. * Precious Valencia as Shirley * Don Pepot as Mayor * Christian Alvear as Rey References External links *Full Movieon Viva Films Viva Films, Inc. (also known as Viva Films, stylized as VIVA Films) is a Philippine film production and distribution company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1981 by Vic del Rosario Jr. and his sister Tess Cruz. Viva Films is o ... 1999 films 1999 action films Filipino-language films Philippine action films Viva Films films Films directed by Cesar Montano { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Behind Enemy Lines (1997 Film)
''Behind Enemy Lines'' is a 1997 American action film directed by Mark Griffiths (film director), Mark Griffiths and starring Thomas Ian Griffith, Chris Mulkey, Mark Carlton, and Spanky Manikan. The film premiered in the United States on HBO on May 23, 1997, but it had already received a video release in some markets the year before, such as in Portugal by Prisvideo. Olive Films re-issued the film on DVD and Blu-ray on March 15, 2015. Plot A Vietnamese military officer, General Nguy is purchasing nuclear triggers from the Chinese triads at the border. A two-man special operations US Marine Team thwarts the transaction and obtains the triggers. However, one of the Marines, Jones, is unavoidably left behind. Mike Weston thinks Jones is dead, but when he learns otherwise from Colonel Wolfe, he goes back for him. Once in Vietnam, he is picked up and General Nguy tries to get his nuclear triggers back. Weston almost escapes, but is eventually subdued and taken to prison so General N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |