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Xian Lim
Alexander Xian Cruz Lim-Uy (; born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network and GMA Pictures. He is best known for his roles in ''My Binondo Girl'' (2011), ''The Reunion (2012 film), The Reunion'' (2012), ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak (TV series), Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (2012–13), ''Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?'' (2013), ''Bride for Rent'' (2014), ''The Story of Us (TV series), The Story of Us'' (2016) and ''Everything About Her'' (2016). Lim was a contract artist of Star Magic from 2008 to 2017, until signing a contract with Viva Communications, Viva Artists Agency in January 2018, and he officially moved to GMA Network in 2022. Since 2012, Lim has notably hosted for many major televised events, particularly Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) annually, as well as Miss Grand International in Vietnam in 2017. Early life Born in San Francisco, California, Lim and his family moved back to Manila, Philippines six months after his birth. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, Financial District, San Francisco, financial, and Culture of San Francisco, cultural center of Northern California. With a population of 827,526 residents as of 2024, San Francisco is the List of California cities by population, fourth-most populous city in the U.S. state of California and the List of United States cities by population, 17th-most populous in the United States. San Francisco has a land area of at the upper end of the San Francisco Peninsula and is the County statistics of the United States, fifth-most densely populated U.S. county. Among U.S. cities proper with over 250,000 residents, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income and sixth by aggregate income as of 2023. San Francisco anchors the Metropolitan statistical area#United States, 13th-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with almost 4.6 million residents in 2023. The larger San Francisco Bay Area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Daly City, California
Daly City () is the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco (sharing its northern border with almost all of San Francisco's southern border), it is named for businessman and landowner John Donald Daly. Its population was 104,901 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, racial makeup of Daly City was 57.3% Asian Americans, Asian, 11.7% non-Hispanic White, and 23.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race in the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Notably, 33.2% of the population of Daly City is Filipino. History Archaeological evidence suggests the San Francisco Bay area has been inhabited as early as 2700 BC. People of the Ohlone languages, Ohlone language group probably occupied Northern California from at least the year A.D. 500. Though the Californias, their territory had been Viceroyalty of New Spain, claimed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a 2011 Philippine television drama family military series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Avel E. Sunpongco, it stars Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, Andi Eigenmann and Martin del Rosario. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from March 7 to August 19, 2011, and was replaced by '' My Binondo Girl''. It is the second Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after '' Rounin''. Plot Alexander Del Tierro (Coco Martin) was born into a family affiliated with the army, his father, Col. Joaquin Del Tierro (John Estrada) is a respected military officer and his grandfather, Gen. Jaime Sebastiano (Ronaldo Valdez) is one of the feared generals in the Philippines but doesn't have a close relationship with his mother, Alondra (Lorna Tolentino) blaming him for the death of her youngest son, Jaime Del Tierro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Andi
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 Haljala Parish, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia * 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 (Now ANDI, International) *, AND Immediate, an RISC-V instruction See also *Andy (other) *And I (other) *AND1 AND1 is an American footwear and clothing company specializing in basketball shoes, clothing, and sporting goods. AND1 was founded on August 13, 1993. The company focuses strictly on basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Wansapanataym
''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "'' once upon a time''"), also known as ''Wansapanataym Presents'', is a Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from June 22, 1997 to February 27, 2005, replacing '' The Sharon Cuneta Show''. The show returned on the network's Yes Weekend! line up and worldwide on TFC from September 11, 2010 to April 7, 2019, replacing '' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla'' and was replaced by '' Hiwaga ng Kambat''. The series was also 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 from March 29 to May 3, 2020, replacing '' 24/7'' and '' Home Sweetie Home'' and was replaced by '' Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?'' and ''Iba 'Yan'' on Kapamilya Channel's weekend evening slot. The series follows the stories of everyday people as they enco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest running drama anthology series in the Philippines. The show returned for its second iteration on April 24, 2025 as a limited series for iWantTFC and consists of 13 episodes and on April 26, 2025 on the network's Yes Weekend line up. Its format is a dramatization of real life stories sent in by letter writers. History The program is named after the song " Maalaala Mo Kaya," originally by Constancio de Guzman. A version performed by Dulce was the program's theme until 2004, when it was replaced by Carol Banawa's cover. In 2021, JM Yosures' cover became the new theme. Dulce's version is still used in the final episode's closing credits. In 2025, Tawag ng Tanghalan alumnus and The Voice US Season 26 grand champion Sofronio Vasquez and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Midnight DJ
''Midnight DJ'' is a Philippine drama horror television series about a Radio DJ who works at night and at the same time, together with his team, they work to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series aired on TV5 from August 11, 2008 to May 14, 2011, replacing '' Impact: Stories of Survival''. One of the original Midnight DJ played by Paolo Contis (Season 1), Oyo Boy replaced him after Paolo's character died on the last episode of Season 1. The show ended on Season 11 in a different format than the previous seasons. Series overview ''Midnight DJ'' is the name of a hit radio program that airs on LXFM or ''New City Radio.'' The show was originally hosted by Patrick (Paolo Contis). Six months after the original host's death, Samboy (Oyo Boy Sotto) takes over the position of Midnight DJ. Joining Samboy are Andrea, the radio station's programming director; Trixie, the owner and station manager of LXFM; Samantha, the sweet yet spunky researcher; and Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Showtime (Philippines)
''It's Showtime'' (formerly known as ''Showtime'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, and Vice Ganda, it premiered on October 24, 2009, on ABS-CBN's Unli PrimeTanghali line up replacing ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?''. Navarro, Curtis, Jugueta, Corpuz, Vice Ganda, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Amy Perez, Ion Perez, Jackie Gonzaga, Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, MC "Muah" Calaquian, Lassy Marquez, Cianne Dominguez and Darren Espanto currently serve as the hosts. History 2009–2012: As a pre-noontime show ''It's Showtime'' was announced on October 7, 2009, when ABS-CBN registered the show's trademark and copyright. The show's trailer for the premiere was then released and it premiered as a talent competition program on October 24, 2009, under the name ''Showtime'', airing Mondays to Saturdays before ''Wowowee'', replacing ''Pilipinas, Game K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
100 Days To Heaven
''100 Days to Heaven'' is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Jojo A. Saguin and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Coney Reyes, Xyriel Manabat and Jodi Sta. Maria. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 9 to November 18, 2011, replacing '' Mutya'' and was replaced by '' Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig''. This is Coney Reyes' first lead role after having already portrayed supporting roles in such as '' Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka'', '' Ysabella,'' and '' Rubi''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview This show has been developed by '' Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'', '' Princess Sarah'', '' May Bukas Pa'', '' Agua Bendita'', '' Momay'', and '' Mutya'' due to genre of family and religious-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these types of series since 2005. It co-existed with '' Budoy'' from October 10 to November 18, 2011, and was succeeded by '' Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig'' on N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rubi (Philippine TV Series)
''Rubi'' is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of 2004 Mexican TV series of the Rubí (2004 TV series), same title. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Don M. Cuaresma, Manny Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Diether Ocampo. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, TFC from February 15 to August 13, 2010, replacing ''Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up'' and was replaced by ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine (TV series), Kristine''. The main difference of this teleserye to others is that the lead character, Rubi, is an anti-heroine dubbed as "Ang Bidang-Kontrabida" (The Villainous Protagonist). She is vain, scheming and manipulative but still has heart, but chose not to listen to her conscience to reach her high ambitions. Plot Beginning Vivian (Cherry Pie Picache) gives birth to her daughter while she's still in prison beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Katorse
''Katorse'' (International title: ''Fourteen (14)'') is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a 1980 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, it stars Erich Gonzales, Ejay Falcon, Xian Lim and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 24, 2009 to January 8, 2010, replacing ''Boys Over Flowers'' and was replaced by '' Tanging Yaman''. It tells the story of a simple small-town girl who fell in love with a childhood friend who later fathers a child with her. Overview Casting The show stars 2005 '' Star Circle Grand Questor'' Erich Gonzales as teenage mom, Nene. This is Gonzales' first starring role in a primetime program. The series showcases showbiz newbies Ejay Falcon and Xian Lim in their first starring role in a primetime series. ABS-CBN picked the cast because they believe that primetime television needs to have new faces, to make it look fresh and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
University Athletic Association Of The Philippines
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), established in 1938, is an athletic association of eight Metro Manila universities in the Philippines. The eight-member schools are Adamson University (AdU), Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University (DLSU), Far Eastern University (FEU), National University (NU), University of the East (UE), University of the Philippines Diliman (UP), and the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Varsity teams from these universities compete annually in the league's 20 sports categories to vie for the overall championship title, namely, 3x3 basketball, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cheerdance, chess, esports, fencing, football, formation dance, judo, softball, street dance, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo kyorugi & poomsae, tennis, and volleyball. History In 1924, seeing the need to organize collegiate sports and set general athletic policies, Dr. Regino Ylanan (the University of the Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
