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Joey De Leon
Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr. (born October 14, 1946), professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Early life De Leon was the second child of Jose Seoane de Leon (1918–2008) of Spanish Filipino descent, and Emma Manahan Ramos (1925–2019). His paternal grandfather was the first mayor of Malolos, Bulacan. When he was three years old, his parents divorced. His father then moved to Madrid, Spain and eventually remarried. Career Prior to being an entertainer, de Leon earned his architecture degree from the National University in Manila. He was also a disc jockey for 12 radio stations when he was starting out. De Leon started his showbiz career in the 1960s as a radio disc jockey and announcer. He worked for 12 radio stations, including all seven radio stations owne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binondo, Manila
Binondo () is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city's Chinatown. Its influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo, Santa Cruz, Manila, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas, Manila, San Nicolas and Tondo, Manila, Tondo. It is the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement near Intramuros but across the Pasig River for Catholic Chinese, it was positioned so that colonial rulers could keep a close eye on their migrant subjects. It was already a hub of Chinese commerce even before the Spanish colonial period. Binondo is the center of commerce and trade of Manila, where all types of business run by Filipino-Chinese thrive. Noted residents include Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the Filipino protomartyr, and Venerable Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, founder of the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary. Etymology Numerous theories on the origin of the name "Binondo", and that of "Tondo", its neighboring district, hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val Sotto
Valmar Castelo Sotto (born March 23, 1945), better known as Val Sotto, is a Filipino actor, singer, composer, and comedian. He was one of the lead vocalists of the Filipino band VST & Company. He appeared as the lead actor in '' Agila'' aired from 1987 to 1992 on RPN and ABS-CBN produced by TAPE Inc. Personal life Sotto is a great-nephew of former Senator Filemon Sotto and grandson of former Senator Vicente Sotto of Cebu City, Philippines. He is the eldest brother of Senator Tito Sotto, Marcelino Antonio "Maru" Sotto Jr. (former husband of actress Ali Carag-Sotto) and Vic Sotto. He is an uncle of actresses and actors Ciara Sotto, Danica Sotto-Pingris, Oyo Sotto and the late Miko Sotto. He has been married to Theresa Marco-Sotto since December 14, 1969 and the couple have four children (including Viktor Eriko "Wahoo", the councilor of Parañaque) and they have 7 grandchildren. Political career He served as councilor in the second district of Parañaque from 2004 to 2013.ht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi's Castle
is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS). It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult physical challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him. The show became a cult television hit around the world. It was highly influential on global popular culture, inspiring a genre of game shows involving physical challenges and painful entertainment, as well as other media. A special live "revival" was broadcast on 2 April 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations. Original ''Takeshi's Castle'' The original show involved between 86 and 142 contestants whom General Tani ( Hayato Tani) "forced" into a series of physical challenges, in some ways similar to those in '' It's a Knockout'' eliminating many of the contestants. Each episode ended with a "Cart Battle" in which the remaining contestants faced off against Count Takeshi (Kitano) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wow Mali
''Wow Mali'' () is the longest-running, multi-awarded and top-rated gag show in the Philippines which was aired on TV5 from May 25, 1996, to August 2, 2008, and from February 22, 2009, to June 28, 2015, originally hosted by Joey de Leon. it is currently hosted by Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola served as the hosts The show was discontinued in May 2007 but some episodes still aired on ''Wow Mali Bytes'' and ''Wow Mali Express''. On February 22, 2009, ''Wow Mali'' returned to TV5. Following the network's second reformat after Holy Week, Wow Mali was set to return on April 7, 2010, airing every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The show was again discontinued on September 1, 2010, and was replaced by a spin-off show, ''Wow Meganon'' which lasted until April 8, 2011. Its third incarnation aired on April 10, 2011, and ended on February 5, 2012. However, the management decided to revive the series in late 2013 as their fourth incarnation under a new name ''Wow Mali Pa Rin!'' History The Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuts Entertainment
''Nuts Entertainment'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Joey de Leon, Janno Gibbs and Anjo Yllana, it premiered on April 30, 2003 on the network's KiliTV line up. The show concluded on December 27, 2008 with a total of 608 episodes. It was replaced by ''Kapuso Movie Festival'' in its timeslot. Cast ;Lead cast *Joey de Leon *Janno Gibbs *Anjo Yllana ;Supporting cast *Richard Gutierrez *Pekto *John Feir *Iwa Moto *Alfred Vargas *Ehra Madrigal *Keempee de Leon *Ariel Villasanta *Maverick Relova *Baba Gee *Peejay * Rufa Mi * MC *Anne Curtis *Joyce Jimenez *Gelli de Belen *Carmina Villaroel * Sherwin Ordonez *Brad Turvey *Aleck Bovick Maria Teresa Bovick Tambis (born May 18, 1984), better known by her screen name Aleck Bovick, is a Filipino actress. Personal life Her father was Filipino and her mother was half-German. She was in a relationship with Filipino actor Carlo M ... * Greg Turvey * Jacky Woo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel And Joey
''Mel & Joey'' is a Philippine television lifestyle talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted Mel Tiangco and Joey de Leon, it premiered on August 1, 2004, replacing '' Partners with Mel Tiangco''. The show concluded on July 17, 2011, with a total of 360 episodes. It was replaced by '' Mind Master'' in its timeslot. Its last studio-based episode was aired on February 13, 2011. Afterwards, the show has been taped at a designated venue. The last episode was titled as "Happy Ending". Segments * ''Balitaktakan'' * ''Syeteng Syete ni Joey'' * ''Hanepbahay'' * ''One-on-One with Mel'' * ''Collection'' * ''Negosikat'' * ''Babala'' Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Phili ...' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Films
Viva Films is a Philippine film production company established under Viva Communications. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. History Veering away from the Sharon Cuneta- Gabby Concepcion tandem, Viva became home to quality dramatic films. The "glossy" production of films such as ''Sinasamba Kita'', '' Palimos ng Pag-ibig'', '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga?'', '' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' and '' Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?'' won critical and commercial acclaims. Viva Films also made a documentary film on the Puerto Rican boyband Menudo on their visit to the Philippines in 1985. Viva launched then-supporting actor Phillip Salvador as an action star in the movie ''Boy Negro''. It was also instrumental in introducing to the public Robin Padilla (''Bad Boy'' and ''Anak ni Baby Ama'') and Raymart Santiago (''Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal'') as new action stars. Veteran action stars Eddie Garcia, Rudy Fernandez, Bong Revilla Jr. and Fernando Poe, Jr. also made m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sharon Cuneta Show
''The Sharon Cuneta Show'' (also known as ''"Sharon"'' and ''"TSCS"'') was a Philippine musical variety show hosted by the Philippines' megastar Sharon Cuneta. It aired on Sunday night from September 14, 1986, to June 15, 1997. Broadcast History The two-hour musical spectacle produced by Viva Television initially aired on IBC from September 14, 1986, to February 28, 1988. After its two-year run on IBC, the top-rated show moved to ABS-CBN where it became a Sunday night staple from March 6, 1988, to June 15, 1997. The show ran for eleven years on Philippine television. Clips from the IBC's run of the show was shown on IBC's archival program ''Retro TV'' in 2003. The ABS-CBN-run episodes of the show were shown on Jeepney TV under the title ''The Best of The Sharon Cuneta Show'' in 2018. Cast Main host * Sharon Cuneta Co-hosts * Joey de Leon (1986–1990) * Jimmy Santos (1990–1994) * Herbert Bautista (1990–1997) * Randy Santiago (1994–1997) * Manny Castaneda Featuring * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Santos (actor)
Jaime Santos (born October 8, 1951), professionally known as Jimmy Santos, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, and former professional basketball player. Basketball career Prior to his acting career, Santos became one of the "starting five" players of Jose Rizal College Heavy Bombers in which they had won a 1972 NCAA Championship together with Philip Cezar and David Cezar. He would later play for the U/tex Weavers in the commercial league MICAA, the PBA's forerunner. Santos also played thirteen games in the PBA's inaugural season (1975) for the 7-Up Uncolas. In the featured Old-timers game during the 1991 PBA All-Star week, Santos was named MVP for his late-game heroics and hijinks on the court, leading his White team over the Blue team. Showbiz career Santos began to appear in serious supporting roles in the 1970s feature films his debut movie was ''Bontoc'' with the late action King Fernando Poe, Jr., and his other movies including ''Little Christmas Tree''. In the 1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painter Roy Veneracion, while his mother is Susan Lopez-Veneracion. He grew up in Manila but spent many of his childhood summers in Liloan, Cebu where his mother originally came from. He is married to Pam (''née'' Gallardo), an industrial engineer, with whom he has three children. Primarily known as an action star, he regained fame in 2015 due to the popularity of his loveteam with Jodi Sta. Maria. His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's That's Entertainment, hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is '' Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin'' since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe And Sons
''Joe and Sons'' is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from September 9, 1975, to January 13, 1976. It ran for a total of 14 episodes. Premise The show focused on an Italian-American widower, Joe Vitale, who lived in Hoboken, New Jersey with his two teenage sons, Mark and Nick. Gus Duzik worked with him as a typical middle-class family worker at the Hoboken Sheet and Tube Company. Estelle was a cocktail waitress who lived in the apartment across the hall who helped Joe with his sons and liked to cook an occasional meal for the family. Cast * Richard S. Castellano as Joe Vitale * Barry Miller as Mark Vitale * Jimmy Baio as Nick Vitale * Jerry Stiller as Gus Duzik * Bobbi Jordan as Estelle * Florence Stanley Florence Stanley (born Florence Schwartz; July 1, 1924 – October 3, 2003) was an American actress of stage, film, and television. She is best known for her roles in ''Barney Miller'' (1975–1977) and its spinoff ''Fish'' (1977-1978), ''My T ... as Aunt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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