Johnny ManahanJuan "Johnny" Ledesma Manahan (born February 11, 1947), also known as Mr. M, is a Filipino film and television director, actor, talent manager, screenwriter, and media executive. He is known for scouting and managing actors, having been served as VP and managing director for ABS-CBN's Star Magic (formerly Discovery and Talent Center) and head of ABS-CBN Studios until 2020, as well as the former senior vice-president of ABS-CBN.
Music of the PhilippinesThe music of the Philippines (Filipino: Musika ng Pilipinas) includes the musical performance arts in the Philippines and the music of Filipinos composed in various local and international genres and styles. Philippine musical compositions are often a mixture of Indigenous styles, and various Asian styles, as well as Spanish/Latin American and American influences through foreign rule from those countries.
Freddie M. GarciaFederico "Freddie" M. García (Tagalog pronunciation:; born July 13, 1944), also known as FMG, is a Filipino business executive who served as President of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, from May 26, 1997 to December 31, 2003, and one of the four co-founders of Star Magic. Personal lifeGarcía attended the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Charo Santos-ConcioMaría Rosario "Charo" Navarro Santos-Concio (Tagalog: [ˈtʃaɾɔ ˈsɐntɔs ˈkɔnʃo]; born October 27, 1955) is a Filipino actress.Cinema of the PhilippinesThe cinema of the Philippines began with the introduction of the first moving pictures to the country on January 1, 1897, at the Salón de Pertierra in Manila. The following year, local scenes were shot on film for the first time by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos, using the Lumiere Cinematograph.
Lino BrockaCatalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. Brocka directed over 60 films across two decades that span a variety of genres, with his acclaimed work combining elements of melodrama and social realism. Brocka began his film career in 1970 by directing commercial genre films after a stint in theater and television.Television in the PhilippinesTelevision was first introduced to the Philippines in October 1953, with the first commercial broadcast by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN). This made the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second Asian country to air television broadcasts. During the late 1940s, Filipino engineers and students conducted academic experiments related to broadcasting.Talent agencyA talent agency is a company that represents actors, authors, musicians, models, athletes, writers, dancers, and other professionals in various industries. Talent agencies specialize, either by creating departments within the agency or developing entire agencies that primarily or wholly represent one specialty.
ABS-CBN CorporationPhilippine media and entertainment company ABS-CBN Corporation is a Philippine media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, program syndication provider, film distributor and media company in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family.
Metro ManilaMetropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila), commonly shortened to Metro Manila and formally the National Capital Region (NCR; Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon), is the capital region and largest metropolitan area of the Philippines. It encompasses an area of 636.00 km (245.56 sq mi) and the region has a population of 14,001,751 as of 2024, making it the second most populous region in the country after Calabarzon.
Quezon CityHighly urbanized city in Metro Manila, PhilippinesHighly urbanized city in Metro Manila, PhilippinesQuezon City (UK: , US: ; Filipino: Lungsod Quezon), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines.
Trade nameA trade name, also known as a trading name, business name or operating name, is a pseudonym used by companies and other organizations that do not operate under their registered legal name. Registering the trade name with a relevant government body is often required. In a number of countries, the phrase "trading as" (abbreviated to t/a) is used to designate a trade name.
Music of the PhilippinesThe music of the Philippines (Filipino: Musika ng Pilipinas) includes the musical performance arts in the Philippines and the music of Filipinos composed in various local and international genres and styles. Philippine musical compositions are often a mixture of Indigenous styles, and various Asian styles, as well as Spanish/Latin American and American influences through foreign rule from those countries.Freddie M. GarciaFederico "Freddie" M. García (Tagalog pronunciation:; born July 13, 1944), also known as FMG, is a Filipino business executive who served as President of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, from May 26, 1997 to December 31, 2003, and one of the four co-founders of Star Magic. Personal lifeGarcía attended the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.Charo Santos-ConcioMaría Rosario "Charo" Navarro Santos-Concio (Tagalog: [ˈtʃaɾɔ ˈsɐntɔs ˈkɔnʃo]; born October 27, 1955) is a Filipino actress.Cinema of the PhilippinesThe cinema of the Philippines began with the introduction of the first moving pictures to the country on January 1, 1897, at the Salón de Pertierra in Manila. The following year, local scenes were shot on film for the first time by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos, using the Lumiere Cinematograph.Lino BrockaCatalino Ortiz Brocka (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) was a Filipino film director. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of Philippine cinema. Brocka directed over 60 films across two decades that span a variety of genres, with his acclaimed work combining elements of melodrama and social realism. Brocka began his film career in 1970 by directing commercial genre films after a stint in theater and television.Television in the PhilippinesTelevision was first introduced to the Philippines in October 1953, with the first commercial broadcast by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN). This made the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second Asian country to air television broadcasts. During the late 1940s, Filipino engineers and students conducted academic experiments related to broadcasting.Talent agencyA talent agency is a company that represents actors, authors, musicians, models, athletes, writers, dancers, and other professionals in various industries. Talent agencies specialize, either by creating departments within the agency or developing entire agencies that primarily or wholly represent one specialty.ABS-CBN CorporationPhilippine media and entertainment company ABS-CBN Corporation is a Philippine media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, program syndication provider, film distributor and media company in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family.Metro ManilaMetropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila), commonly shortened to Metro Manila and formally the National Capital Region (NCR; Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon), is the capital region and largest metropolitan area of the Philippines. It encompasses an area of 636.00 km (245.56 sq mi) and the region has a population of 14,001,751 as of 2024, making it the second most populous region in the country after Calabarzon.Quezon CityHighly urbanized city in Metro Manila, PhilippinesHighly urbanized city in Metro Manila, PhilippinesQuezon City (UK: , US: ; Filipino: Lungsod Quezon), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines.Trade nameA trade name, also known as a trading name, business name or operating name, is a pseudonym used by companies and other organizations that do not operate under their registered legal name. Registering the trade name with a relevant government body is often required. In a number of countries, the phrase "trading as" (abbreviated to t/a) is used to designate a trade name.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.