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Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles (born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino theater actor and comedian known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He is a talent of Triple A Management and has worked in the GMA Network as a host in the weekly variety show '' Sunday PinaSaya'' and an actor in ''That's My Amboy'' portraying the role of Tope. As of 2019, he transferred to VIVA Entertainment and returns ABS-CBN. Background Jerald Napoles finished high school at Florentino Torres High School in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. He had been juggling acting and his studies at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila taking Chemical Engineering, but he eventually had quit college to focus on his passion for performing. Career Early years: Theater career Napoles who loves dancing fell into acting accidentally when his English teacher in high school, Ethel Rocha, ask him if he wants to join the production of a stage play musical. ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' was his first taste of theater when he acce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tondo, Manila
Tondo is a district located in Manila, Philippines. It is the largest in terms of area and population of Manila's sixteen districts, with a Census-estimated 631,313 people in 2015 and consists of two congressional districts. It is also the second most densely populated district in the city. Etymology The name Tondo can be derived from its Old Tagalog name, Tundun as inscribed in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription of 900 AD, the earliest native document found within the Philippines. Dutch anthropologist Antoon Postma, the first to translate the copperplate, believes the term ''tundun'' originated from the old Indian language Sanskrit, which was used alongside Old Malay as a language of politics and religion in the area at the time. Before this landmark discovery, several theories (however incorrect now) existed. Philippine National Artist Nick Joaquin once suggested that it might be a reference to a high ground ("tundok"). On the other hand, French linguist Jean-Paul Pote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' Temptation of Wife''. As a recording artist, Rivera has released two studio albums: the ''Marian Rivera Dance Hits'' and ''Retro Crazy''. She has starred in films such as ''My Bestfriend's Girlfriend'', ''You to Me Are Everything'', and '' Panday 2''. She was included in 2011's Top 20 Endorsers. She was hailed as '' FHM Magazine's'' Sexiest Woman in 2008, 2013, and 2014, setting the record of three cumulative victories through voting online and SMS. She was selected as one of the members of the selection committee at the ''Miss Universe 2021''. Early life and education Marian Rivera Gracia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. Her parents married and eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camp Sawi
''Camp Sawi'' () is a 2016 Filipino comedy-drama film starring Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Yassi Pressman, Kim Molina, Sam Milby and Arci Muñoz. It is written and directed by Irene Villamor. It was released on August 24, 2016 by Viva Films. Plot Five women, Gwen (Arci Muñoz), Bridgette (Bela Padilla), Jessica (Yassi Pressman), Clarisse (Andi Eigenmann) and Joanne (Kim Molina) enter a boot camp named Camp Sawi. Each woman, had a history of being heartbroken by their romantic interest and the girls as members of the aptly named camp help one another in dealing with their ill feelings under the watch of camp chef and head coach Louie (Sam Milby). Cast Main cast * Bela Padilla as Bridgette "Brij" * Arci Muñoz as Gwen/Lovejoy * Andi Eigenmann as Clarisse * Yassi Pressman as Jessica "Jess" * Kim Molina as Joan * Sam Milby as Louie/Camp Master Supporting cast * Jerald Napoles * Sarah Pagcaliwagan * Cholo Barretto Special participation * Dennis Trillo as Chris * Rico Blanco as Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walang Forever
''#WalangForever'' () is a 2015 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival and was shown on December 25, 2015. JM de Guzman was supposed to be the lead actor opposite Mercado but pulled out of the film due to personal problems. This is Mercado's seventh MMFF entry after her 2014 award-winning film entry, ''English Only, Please''. Synopsis Mia, a celebrated writer of romantic-comedy films, is at a turning point in her life which makes it difficult for her to believe that love could last. Everything comes to a head when Ethan returns, only for her to find out that he has become a cynic of lasting love because she broke his heart. Cast Main cast * Jericho Rosales as Ethan Isaac * Jennylyn Mercado as Mia Nolasco-Isaac Supporting cast * Kim Molina as Luli * Lorna Tolentino as Betchay Nolasco * Phoemela Baranda; cameo appearance * Sebastian Castro; cameo appearance * Jerald Napoles as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film studios in the Philippines, along with Viva Films and Regal Entertainment. Star Cinema has produced and released most of the highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct MOR 101.9 Manila, forms the Star Creatives Group, the main entertainment division of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. History Vanguard Films (1982–1989) Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio. In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, '' Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'' was adapted into a film and it stars Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Edu Manzano, and Dina Bonnevie. The said film was directed by Mike de Leon but uncredited due to a disagreement bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're My Boss
''You're My Boss'' is a 2015 Filipino romantic comedy film written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone starring Toni Gonzaga and Coco Martin. It was released on April 4, 2015, by Star Cinema. Cast * Toni Gonzaga as Georgina Lorenzana - Assistant Vice President for Marketing Affair * Coco Martin as Pong Dalupan - Executive Secretary of the Airline Company * Freddie Webb as Albert Chief - Commercial Officer President * Gloria Sevilla as Lola - Pong's grandmother * Adam Chan as Mr. Najimoto - The airline company's investor. * Noel Trinidad as Lolo - Pong's grandfather * Pepe Herrera as Tupe - Pong's cousin * Jerald Napoles as Bojeck - Pong's friend * Deniese Aguilar as Georgina's Friend * Via Antonio as Georgina's Friend * Joan Palisoc as Georgina's Friend * Angela Cortez as Georgina's Friend * Jerome Tan as Japanese Entourage * Yoshihiro Takaga as Japanese Entourage * Tony Lao as Japanese Entourage * Gerry Decayco as Mang Berto Special participation * JM de Guzman as Gino Andres - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Only, Please
''English Only, Please'' is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Dan Villegas and starring Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay. Produced by Quantum Films, in association with MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions and Buchi Boy Films it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Julian Parker ( Derek Ramsay) comes to Manila from New York with one goal: to perfectly dictate a Filipino translation of his angry letter to his half-Pinay ex-girlfriend Megan with the help of the perky Filipino-English tutor he hired online. Tere Madlansacay (Jennylyn Mercado) is a top-notch Filipino-English tutor. She is strict and feisty and takes pride in teaching English and/or Filipino to more than 142 Americans, Fil-Ams, Koreans since 2006. Cast Main Cast *Jennylyn Mercado as Tere Madlansacay, a Filipino tutor from the Philippines * Derek Ramsay as Julian Parker, a Filipino-American from the States *Kean Cipriano as Rico, Tere's "gold-digging, on-and-off" boyf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noli Me Tángere (musical)
''Noli Me Tángere'', also known as ''Noli Me Tángere: The Musical'', is a Filipino musical based on José Rizal's novel of the same name, with music by Ryan Cayabyab and libretto by Bienvenido Lumbera. Directed by Nonon Padilla, the musical premiered in 1995 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila. The musical was produced after the success of Cayabyab's previous Rizal musical adaptation, ''El filibusterismo'' (1993). Since its original production, ''Noli Me Tángere'' has been restaged multiple times, including a production in 2011 which was held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Rizal's birth. Casts Television film A television film adaptation of the musical was broadcast on December 30, 1995, on RPN (now CNN Philippines). Produced by the Film Development Foundation and directed by Jose Mari Avellana, it features Ariel Rivera and Monique Wilson in the respective roles of Crisóstomo Ibarra and María Clara María Clara, whose full name is Mar� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Based on the 1997 film of the same title starring Fernando Poe Jr., the series stars a large ensemble cast that is top-billed by Coco Martin. First aired on September 28, 2015, it became the longest-running drama series on Philippine television (excluding drama anthologies such as '' Lovingly Yours, Helen'', ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'', ''Maynila'' and ''Magpakailanman''), with 1,696 episodes aired until the series finale on August 12, 2022. It was replaced by ''Darna'' on its timeslot. ''Ang Probinsyano'' premiered in ABS-CBN where it aired until 2020, when broadcast of the network was halted due to its non-renewal of its franchise. New episodes has since aired in the Kapamilya Channel, a pay network set up by ABS-CBN Corporation with simulcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Bluff
''Celebrity Bluff'' is a Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, it premiered on November 17, 2012. The show originally featured Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the original "Gangnammms" (also known as "Celebrity Bluffers"), which later consisted of Celebrity Bluffers, Boobay and Brod Pete. The show concluded on June 30, 2018, with a total of 213 episodes. It was replaced by ''The Clash'' in its timeslot. Overview In September 2013, Bayola left the show after facing a scandal. He was then replaced by Boobay and Brod Pete who later became regular cast members. In November 2015, Manalo decided not to renew his contract due to scheduling conflict, at the same time Salvador also left the show before the season ended. The two were replaced by several guests such as Betong Sumaya, Boobsie, Jerald Napoles, Ai Ai delas Alas and Pauleen Luna among others. On February 4, 2016, the director of the show, Uro dela Cruz, died at the ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, ''My Husband's Lover'' aired on GMA Network in 2013. Trillo received his first acting award in 2004 for his role as a cross-dressing spy in the 2004 war film '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita''. In May 2016, he appeared in another primetime television series, '' Juan Happy Love Story'', opposite his '' Dwarfina'' leading lady Heart Evangelista. Now being recognized both locally and internationally, he still continues to work as GMA Network's Drama King. Personal life Trillo was born on May 12, 1981, in Quezon City to Florita Florencio Ho, a Filipino, and Abelardo Leslie Ho, a Chinese Filipino from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. He finished high school at Jose Abad Santos Memorial School, Quezon Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Faithful Husband
''My Faithful Husband'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 10, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' The Rich Man's Daughter''. The series concluded on November 13, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by '' Beautiful Strangers'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Emman and Mel meet each other and become good friends. Mel finds out that she is pregnant with Dean's child and Emman claims the responsibility to be the child's father and offer to marry Mel. When Dean comes back to Mel's life, Mel gets confused about her feelings, and her weakness leads her to spend a night with Dean. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jennylyn Mercado as Melanie "Mel" Fernandez-Dela Paz * Dennis Trillo as Emmanuel "Emman" Dela Paz ;Supporting cast * Mikael Daez as Dean Montenegro * Louise delos R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
