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Grazilda
''Grazilda'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a loose adaptation on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on September 13, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 7, 2011 with a total of 85 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in .... Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Grazilda ;Supporting cast * Geoff Eigenmann as Eric * Yasmien Kurdi as Cindy * Daniel Matsunaga as Kasmir * Jolina Magdangal as a fairy godmother * Sheryl Cruz as Fabiola * Cherie Gil as Veronne * Rio Locsin as Matilda * Joel Torre as Ferna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glaiza De Castro
Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (; born January 21, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing various roles in television and mainstream, independent, and sociopolitical films. Her performances have earned her accolades, including a Luna Award and a Facine Film Festival Award, as well as several FAMAS Awards and Gawad Urian Awards nominations. At age 13, de Castro made her first screen appearance in the series ''Kasangga'' (2001). She continued playing minor and supporting roles in the succeeding years and rose to fame after playing Eunice Aragon in the series '' Stairway to Heaven'' (2009). The following year, de Castro starred in her first titular role, '' Grazilda'' (2010), and played Binayaan in the historical epic series '' Amaya'' (2011). She gained further recognition as Heidi Fernandez in the series '' Temptation of Wife'' (2012). Her performance earned her a nomination at the Golden Screen T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwen Zamora
Rafaela Gwenah Zamora Likson-Semerád (born August 10, 1990), known professionally as Gwen Zamora, is a Filipina-French actress, model and former dancer in the Philippines. She was previously under GMA Network for six years until switching management to Viva Artists Agency and she now does freelance projects with both ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Biography Zamora was born in Australia to Italian-French dad and Filipino-Vietnamese mom. She spent her life in Australia, China and Thailand before moved to the Philippines when she was 14, Zamora has enrolled in Digital Filmmaking at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde. At 19, she has traveled the world and has lived in different countries because of her father. Zamora joined GMA Network, playing Cinderella in the evening teleserye, '' Grazilda''. She also starred in the film '' Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote'' a film produced by GMA Films. She appeared in '' Alakdana'' and in the television series ''Machete'' in January 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherie Gil
Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann (; June 21, 1963 – August 5, 2022), known professionally as Cherie Gil (), was a Filipino actress. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, she was dubbed the "''La Primera Contravida''" ("The Prime Villain") " ("Biggest Star") for her acting prowess which landed her numerous antagonistic roles on film, television, and even on stage. Gil was a FAMAS Award winner, a recipient of Ani ng Dangal by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and a Hall of Famer at the Metro Manila Film Festival in the Best Supporting Actress category. In 2015, she won the Best Actress trophy at the ASEAN International Film Awards. The same year, she also won the Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Madrid International Film Festival. In 2019, she was awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 42nd Gawad Urian Awards for her portrayal of the character Patricia Medina in the feature film '' Citizen Jake''. She began her career as a child a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (; born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Kurdi graduated ''magna'' ''cum laude'' from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network. She is known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series ''Encantadia'', Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake '' Saan Darating ang Umaga?'', a role originally played by Maricel Soriano. She was also known in '' Rhodora X'' as Angela, Dolores in the hit afternoon drama series '' Yagit'' and Ysabel in the hit ''Sa Piling ni Nanay'' which extended many times due to high ratings. As a singer, Kurdi released two studio albums. Her first album, '' In the Name of Love'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (; born April 5, 1974) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', Miss Minchin in '' Princess Sarah'', and as Valeria in '' Bakekang'' and in the Philippine remake of '' Rosalinda''. After four years out of ABS-CBN, in 2012, she had a guest appearance on the series '' Walang Hanggan'' as young Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz, portrayed by Susan Roces. In 2013, while still a contract star of ABS-CBN, she became part of '' Galema: Anak ni Zuma'', as Galela Carriedo. She returned to her home network GMA in 2014, where she has been working since, being given many roles and TV appearances. Acting career Cruz started her career at age four. She won the FAMAS best child actress award for her portrayal in the film ''Mga Basang Sisiw'' opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the film ''Roman Rapido'' opposite Fernando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benedict Campos
Benedict Campos is a Filipino television, film and theater actor, model and swimmer. He was born January 2, 1991, in Makati, Philippines. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background After graduating with a degree in political science in De La Salle University, Benedict Campos decided he was going to be an actor. When in college he appeared in a number of television commercials and when he got his diploma, Benedict became an actor. He met Betchay Nakpil, who agreed to become his official manager together with GMA Talent Development and Management Department (formerly GMA Artist Center). When GMA Network was holding auditions for its primetime series, ''Grazilda'', Campos tried his luck and landed the coveted role of Cinderella's Prince Charming. Campos, a member of the varsity swim team from high school (Xavier School) to college (De La Salle University), said he would have been happy just to be in the cast. He couldn't believe he actually lande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo Ravales
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, the couple had a son, Yatrick Paul (born, September 5, 2021).He is a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business. Personal life and career Ravales' first TV appearance came in 1996 as one of second batch members in the teen show ''T.G.I.S.'' He is a former VIVA contract star along with fellow GMA stars Sunshine Dizon, Dingdong Dantes and among others. A year later, he landed a small role in the drama series ''Anna Karenina'' as Vincent. Then followed by several soap series, '' Click'', '' Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw'', and '' Hanggang Kailan''. In 2005, he landed his first big role in the hit telefantasya series ''Encantadia'' as Hitano, which followed by '' Majika''. He starred in a number of successful movies in the Philippines, including ''Blue Moon'' and '' Super Noypi''. In 2008, he was Patrick Garcia's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 in Mandaue) is a Filipino actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) ''Gulong ng Palad'' as a household mother of Luisa. Early life and career Caridad Sanchez's father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress. As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in ''Gulong ng Palad,'' a classic radio serial turned TV soap on the old BBC 2. She then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Eigenmann
Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985) is a Filipino actor and model. He is notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors. He is a son of actor and director Michael De Mesa. Biography Eigenmann is the third generation member of the Eigenmann family. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil. He is the son of Filipino actors Michael de Mesa and Gina Alajar. He has two siblings who are also actors: An older brother Ryan Eigenmann and younger brother AJ Eigenmann. Geoff is the nephew of actors Mark Gil and Cherie Gil, and he is the cousin of actors Gabby Eigenmann, Sid Lucero (legal name: Timothy Eigenmann), Andi Eigenmann, and Max Eigenmann. Early career Eigenmann's first TV appearance was a kid-teen oriented comedy gag show '' Ang TV'' on ABS-CBN in 1992. Education Eigenmann attended International Christian Academy for middle school, as did his brother Ryan. Eigenmann gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Matsunaga
Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga (born November 28, 1988) is a Brazilian former model, actor, professional footballer, host and businessman. He became known in the Philippines by appearing in ''Cosmopolitan Philippines''’ September 2009 "Cosmo Men" supplement. He was scouted in the Philippines as an actor and was first given TV drama projects on GMA Network. He also joined ABS-CBN's reality TV show '' Pinoy Big Brother'' and was declared as the ''PBB'' All-In big winner in 2014. As a footballer he has played for Team Socceroo, Pachanga and Kaya in the United Football League (UFL) which was the top-flight football league in the Philippines during its existence. Early life Matsunaga was born in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. His mother, Gerarda Silva, is a Brazilian of Portuguese, African, and Indigenous descent, while his father, Paulo Mitsuo Matsunaga, is of Japanese descent. He has a brother and a sister. Career Modelling and acting Matsunaga started his career when he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Zapata
Dominic Zapata (born February 14, 1971), is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of the De La Salle University and Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati. He took up AB Communication Arts and BSC Marketing Management (CAM-MMG) at De La Salle University, where he entered the communication arts program in 1988. He is now one of the resident directors of GMA Network since 1997. His most noted work is '' My Husband's Lover'', nominated as Best Telenovela in the 2014 International Emmy Awards held at New York City. The same project also got him a nomination nod for Best Director at the Asian TV Awards in Singapore that same year. Zapata first became known for directing large-scale soaps, namely Mar's Ravelo's ''Darna'' (both versions, first with Angel Locsin and the updated Marian Rivera starrer) and ''Captain Barbell''. He showed his versatility with the musical soap, ''Diva''. He did local adaptations of international titles like the ''Kim Samsoon'' (Korea), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeli Nicole Sanoy
Angellie Sanoy (born February 15, 2000) is a Filipino child actress. She rose to stardom after playing the role of Narda (young Darna) in the 2009 TV series ''Darna'' along with Marian Rivera and Regine Velasquez. In 2011, she played her very first lead role in the TV series '' Magic Palayok'' as Corazon "Cookie" De Leon along with Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. She won Best Actress for “''Bomba''” at the 33rd Warsaw International Film Festival in Poland. Filmography Television *''Darna Darna () is a superhero appearing in Philippine comics, Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in ''Pilipino Komiks'' #77 on May ...'' (2009) – young Narda *'' The Last Prince'' (2010)- Bambi *'' Grazilda'' (2010)- Jik jik *'' Magic Palayok'' (2011) – Corazon "Cookie" de Leon *'' Love You Stranger'' (2022) – Bunny *'' Pulang Araw'' (2024) – Lorena Movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
