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Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, host and executive producer. Regarded as the “''Grand slam Queen'',” she ruled both television and movies with a steady stream of blockbuster hits and top-rated shows in a career spanning over five decades, earning her a rightful place in the industry's upper echelon. Tolentino has starred in over 80 films throughout her career, including her memorable portrayals in Moral (1982), Narito Ang Puso Ko (1993) and Somewhere (1984). She has won 6 FAMAS Awards (including 3 Best actress wins), 4 FAP Awards, a Gawad Urian Award and a Golden Screen Award. Tolentino is the widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together they had two children, one, the actor Renz Fernandez. As a child star, she used the screen name, Giselle in the movie of the same title with Chiquito playing her adoptive f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concepcion, Tarlac
Concepcion, officially the Municipality of Concepcion ( pam, Balen ning Concepcion; fil, Bayan ng Concepcion), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 169,953 people. History In 1860, the towns of Concepcion and Magalang comprised a single town named San Bartolome (presently an abandoned town and a barangay of Concepcion), which was a military ''Commandancia'' of Pampanga under the Spanish regime. A catastrophic flood devastated the whole settlement of San Bartolome in 1863 and its residents were left with no other choice but to abandon the place. Divided as to where they were to resettle, some went north and others went south. The first group, headed by Don Pablo Luciano, the Governadorcillo, organized a new settlement on the slopes of Mt. Arayat further south and named the settlement after him. Eventually, the place was renamed Magalang. The second group who took refuge in the north comprised t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, ''"Gwapings"'' alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso . His breakout roles in the movies includes ''Pare Ko'', ''Mangarap Ka'' and ''Matimbang Pa sa Dugo'' which featured him as a lead star. In 1996, he received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the 3 aforementioned movies he did. However, the year 1998 started a downward spiral in Fernandez's career and personal life following an assault case that was filed against him by an American socialite and the break-up with his then-girlfriend Claudine Barretto. His home studio Regal Films attempted to launch him as an action star in the movies ''Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy'' and ''Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo'' but both movies flopped at the box-office. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Oropesa
Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for ''Bulaklak Ng Maynila'' (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines (RP) 1972. She was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s. One of her notable roles is Sandra Salgado, the evil stepmother and the main villain in hit soap opera '' Esperanza''. Aside from showbiz assignments and commitments, Oropesa is currently working as a healer. Career In 1974, a young Elizabeth Oropesa was introduced in Celso Ad Castillo's ''Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa'' (1974) lending support to former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who was then being launched to stardom. She portrayed the role of Saling, the barrio lass who is madly in love with Simon ( Vic Vargas) and loathes the presence of Isabel (Gloria Diaz) on the barrio-island. She and Gloria Diaz made a big splash by introducing the "we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilma Santos
Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto (, born November 3, 1953) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, producer, and politician. She served as a House Deputy Speaker since 2019 to 2022 and as the Representative of Batangas' 6th district since 2016 to 2022. Her career as an actress has spanned more than five decades, beginning when she debuted as a child actress in the 1963 film ''Trudis Liit'', for which she won her first FAMAS Award (Best Child Performer). She won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress for her dual role in ''Dama de Noche'' (1972). She has portrayed the superhero Darna in four films beginning with ''Lipad, Darna, Lipad!'' (1973). Santos produced ''Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak'' (1978), which won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the Gawad Urian for Best Film. In local media, she has been referred to as "Star for All Seasons" for the varied genres of her films and holds the titles of Grand Slam Queen, Queen of Queens, and the Longest Reigning Box Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast. The show aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. It is the second Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after '' Rounin''. Jeepney TV re-runs every Monday to Friday at 11:00 PM. Plot Alexander Del Tierro ( Coco Martin) was born into a family affiliated with the army, his father, Col. Joaquin Del Tierro (John Estrada) is a respected military officer and his grandfather, Gen. Jaime Sebastiano (Ronaldo Valdez) is one of the feared generals in the Philippines but doesn't have a close relationship with his mother, Alondra ( Lorna Tolentino) blaming him for the death of her youngest son, Jaime Del Tierro, Jr. (Bugoy Cariño) which led Alexander to join the military otherwise after continuously refusing to do so. His best friend, Gabrielle (Andi Eigenmann) has been by his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momay
''Momay'' is a 2010 Philippines, Philippine romantic comedy fantasy drama television series loosely based on the comic novel of the same name created by Elena M. Patron and directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Manny Q. Palo, and Jojo A. Saguin. The series stars child actress Xyriel Manabat in her title role as Miley Buenavidez, with an ensemble cast consisting of Maliksi Morales, Ejay Falcon, Lorna Tolentino, Glydel Mercado, Tyron Perez, and Queenie Padilla, with Lito Pimentel, Pinky Amador, Allan Paule, Eda Nolan, Bettina Carlos, and William Lorenzo in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' nighttime block, replacing ''Tanging Yaman (TV series), Tanging Yaman'' from May 24 to September 17, 2010. The story revolves around a little girl who has died and come back as a ghost to protect and guard her family. She persists in her presence while dealing with unfinished business surrounding her family and relatives. Plot Miley, also known by her fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' (International title: ''Destined Hearts'' / ) is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero. The show marks the reunion of young actors Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as a love team after five years, since their previous series, '' Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas''. It is a comeback primetime series of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino on ABS-CBN after eight years. The first teaser was released on July 22, 2009 after ''TV Patrol'' which shows viewers the powerhouse cast and actors portrayal in the series. It premiered on ABS-CBN from August 24, 2009 to January 15, 2010, replacing '' Only You''. According to ABS-CBN International Sales and Distribution, the series will soon air in Malaysia and other Asian countries with the English title of ''Destined Hearts''. ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' is nominated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Filipino media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation which is owned by the López family ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Judge Antonio Quirino, brother of President Elpidio Quirino, purchased the company and later launched the first TV station in the country, DZAQ-TV on October 23, 1953. The company that would later be merged with ABS to form ABS-CBN was founded in 1956 as Chronicle Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) by Eugenio Lopez Sr. and his brother Fernando Lopez, who was the sitting Vice President of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaimed drama won the CMMA Best Drama Series and the PMPC Star Awards Best Primetime Drama Series. It is the first Philippine soap opera that nominated to the Best Drama Series category of the International Emmy, International Emmy Awards. The series was re-aired internationally in 2012 via Cinema One Global 8 years after its release and its first re-run in 2004 on the same channel. On January 17, 2022, the series re-airs internationally and is available via iWantTFC with a total of 130 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Lorrea and Lorrinda Guinto (Lorna Tolentino) are twins. Lorrea accidentally takes the place of her twin sister in the world of the drug lords. After many trials and tribulations she finds her missing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miriam College
Miriam College ( fil, Dalubhasaang Miriam) is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women in Quezon City, Philippines. It offers academic programs from pre-elementary to post-graduate and adult education levels that develop the learning and caring competencies of students and are enriched by a wide range of national, regional, and international linkages. Although primarily a women’s school, its pre-elementary, graduate, adult education, and deaf education programs accept male students. History The history of Miriam College dates back to 1926 when Archbishop of Manila Michael J. O'Doherty requested the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic of Ossning, New York to initiate a teacher-training program for women in the Philippines. In an old remodeled Augustinian convent in Malabon, the Malabon Normal School was established. The school moved several times until 1953, when was officially renamed to Maryknoll College, and permanently set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
