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Boots Anson-Roa
Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent, Manila. From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the Philippines, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Acting career Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite actors including like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards. Awards, honors a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of 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 Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramon Revilla Sr
Ramon Bautista Revilla Sr. (born Jose Acuña Bautista; March 8, 1927 – June 26, 2020), popularly known simply as Ramon Revilla Sr., was a Filipino actor who served as Senator of the Republic of the Philippines. He was known as the "''Hari ng Agimat''" (literally "King of Amulets") in Philippine films. Education Revilla graduated in Far Eastern University wherein he finished his bachelor's degree in commerce. Film career In his initial entry to the film industry, the young Revilla was cast only in bit roles which was not enough for him so he left the film industry to become head of the Secret Service Unit of the Bureau of Customs in 1965. He returned to the film industry in 1972 with the film ''Nardong Putik: Kilabot ng Cavite'', which started his fame. He also returned on his own terms, creating his own film production, Imus Productions, for him to star in. Together with partner Azucena, they ran the film outfit with Revilla writing and directing his films. His characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Love
My Love may refer to: Music Albums * ''My Love'' (Janice Vidal album), 2005, or the title song * ''My Love'' (Lisa Brokop album), 1991, or the title song * ''My Love'' (Petula Clark album), 1966, or the 1965 title song (see below) * '' My Love: Essential Collection'', a 2008 album by Celine Dion, or the title song (see below) * ''My Love'', a 2007 album by Chae Yeon, or the title song * ''My Love'' (J-Walk album), 2008 * ''My Love'' (Hebe Tien album), 2011 * ''My Love'' (EP), a 2009 EP by Enric Sifa Songs * "My Love" (Baekhyun song), 2020 * "My Love" (Celine Dion song), 2007 * "My Love" (The-Dream song), 2009 * "My Love" (Jill Scott song), 2008 * "My Love" (Joe song), 2007 * "My Love" (Julio Iglesias song), 1988 * "My Love" (Justin Timberlake song), 2006 * "My Love" (Kele Le Roc song), 1999 * "My Love" (Lee Jong-hyun song), 2012 * "My Love" (Lionel Richie song), 1983 * "My Love" (Little Texas song), 1994 * "My Love" (London Boys song), 1987 * "My Love" (Martin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mano Po
''Mano Po'' () is a 2002 Filipino drama film produced by Regal Entertainment, and an entry to the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film focuses on the lives of the Chinese Filipino community. ''Mano Po'' stars an all-star cast headed by Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Kris Aquino and Ara Mina. Eddie Garcia and Boots Anson-Roa play the patriarch and matriarch of the Go clan respectively. The film won the most major awards in the film-awarding bodies, including 12 awards in the 28th Manila Film Festival in 2002. It was named Best Picture, Best Actor (for Eddie Garcia), Best Actress (for Ara Mina), Best Supporting Actress (for Kris Aquino) and Best Director (for Joel Lamangan). ''Mano Po'' was among the top-grossing films in time for the Metro Manila Filmfest. The film's success was followed by a sequel, '' Mano Po 2: My Home'' and a spin-off, '' Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!'' that was released in 2007. The film was the first entry into what would become a franchise. Synops ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Minamahal (film)
''May Minamahal'' (English: 'Loving Someone') is a 1993 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It was the first romantic drama film produced by Star Cinema, and its third film overall. Its rough translation in English is ''"Loving Someone"''. This is the first film where Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez were first paired up in a lead role. The film was co-produced by Regal Films and also re-released on home video releases by Regal Home Video in 1994 and 2002, internationally. In 2007, it was adapted into a television series of the same name by ABS-CBN as the third installment of ''Sineserye Presents''. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered in 4K high definition by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and L'Immagine Ritrovata. It was released on February 21, 2018, on cinema and December 1, 2019, on free-to-air television through the ''Restored Classics'' banner of ABS-CBN's Sunday late-night special presentation block ''Sunday's Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, and is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his campy films, directed this film as one of his firsts. Elwood Perez and Ishmael Bernal were also co-directors. The film got three directors because it is a trilogy in one film and each director directed each episode. The film had copyright infringement issues even though it is a parody, a work that is protected from copyright violation because of the fair use principle. From 1973 to 1981, it was the highest grossing film in Philippine cinema, even defeating other known box-office breaking actors during those times including Dolphy and Fernando Poe Jr. This record was surpassed by the 1981 film ''Dear Heart'' that top-billed Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. Cast * Ariel Ureta as Superman * Rita Gomez as The Mad Scientist * Boots Anson-Roa as Superman's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago! (film)
''Santiago!'' is a 1970 Philippine war drama and action film directed by Lino Brocka and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Dante Rivero. Set during World War II, the film depicts a weary guerilla, Gonzalo, who withdraws from the battlefield. The film is the second directorial assignment of Brocka following his debut offering "''Wanted: Perfect Mother''". The film is also the first and only collaboration of Brocka and Poe, and features a rare scene featuring FPJ shedding a tear. The film is likewise notable for being the vehicle for Hilda Koronel's acting debut which also brought her her first acting award. Plot Set in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation, a Filipino soldier, who is guilt-ridden over an incident that killed many civilians, deserts the rebel army and retreats to a nearby barrio where he is branded as a coward. Cast * Fernando Poe Jr. as Gonzalo * Dante Rivero as Celso * Boots Anson-Roa as Lydia * Hilda Koronel as Cristina * Jay Ilagan as Danilo * Carida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koalisyon Ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino
The Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) (''Coalition of United Filipinos''), also known as the United Opposition, was the political multi-party electoral alliance of the dominant opposition in the Philippines during the 2004 general elections. The KNP was composed of the '' Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino'' (Fight of Democratic Filipinos) or LDP, the ''Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan'' or PDP–Laban, and the ''Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino'' (PMP) of deposed president Joseph Estrada, a former movie star. The leading party of this coalition is the Angara wing of the '' Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino'' (Struggle of Democratic Filipinos) or LDP. The LDP split in late 2003 over issues on who is to be their standard bearer. Most of the party followed the lead of the president, Sen. Edgardo Angara especially with the support of the former president Joseph Estrada and former first lady Imelda Marcos. The other major party under this coalition is Estrada's ''Pwersa ng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the 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. The city was intended to be the 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 and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Philippine government purchased for this purpose. It was officially proclaimed as the national capital on October 12, 1949, and several government departments and institutions moved out of Manila and settled into the new capital city. This necessitated the expansion of the city northwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine National Red Cross
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC; fil, Krus na Pula ng Pilipinas) is a non-profit humanitarian organization and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The PRC was established in 1947, with roots in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It was initially involved only in the provision of blood and short-term palliatives as well as participation in disaster-related activities but they now focus on a wider array of humanitarian services. At present, the PRC provides six major services: National Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Safety Services, Health Services, Welfare Services and Red Cross Youth. The National Headquarters of the PRC is located at 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. History Apolinario Mabini encouraged the Malolos Republic to form a national Red Cross organization. On February 17, 1899, the Malolos Republic approved the Constitution of the National Association of the Red Cross. The gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Italy
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Paris, France
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, and science. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its very early system of street lighting, in the 19th century it became known as "the City of Light". Like London, prior to the Second World War, it was also sometimes called the capital of the world. The City of Paris is the centre of the Île-de-France region, or Paris Region, with an estimated population of 12,262,544 in 2019, or about 19% of the population of France, making the region France's primate city. The Paris Region had a GDP of €739 billion ($743 billion) in 2019, which is the highest in Europe. According to the Economist Intell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
