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Mercedes Cabral
Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as '' Serbis'', '' Kinatay'', ''Captive'', and '' Thy Womb''. She also appeared in the South Korean film ''Thirst'' directed by Park Chan-wook. In 2021, she appeared in ''Huwag Kang Mangamba''. She played the main antagonist role Agatha, a wicked stepmother of Joy, which is played by Francine Diaz. In 2016, she appeared in a Phil Giordano's award winning short film ''SUPOT''. Filmography *''Culion'' (2019) *''Nightshift'' (2019) *''Pandanggo sa Hukay'' (2019) *''Aurora'' (2018) *'' I'm Drunk, I Love You'' (2017) *'' Oro'' (2016) *'' Ma' Rosa'' (2016) *''SUPOT'' (2016) *''Rosita'' (2014) *''Serpent Sword and the Betrayal'' (2014) *''Force of Angel'' (2014) *''The Deadline'' (2014) *'' Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir'' (2013) *''Bingoleras'' (2013) *''Transit'' (2013) *''Playtime'' (2013) *''Bad Romance'' ... [...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] |
Short Film
A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". In the United States, short films were generally termed short subjects from the 1920s into the 1970s when confined to two 35 mm reels or less, and featurettes for a film of three or four reels. "Short" was an abbreviation for either term. The increasingly rare industry term "short subject" carries more of an assumption that the film is shown as part of a presentation along with a feature film. Short films are often screened at local, national, or international film festivals and made by independent filmmakers with either a low budget or no budget at all. They are usually funded by film grants, nonprofit organizations, sponsor, or personal funds. Short films are generally used for industry experience a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan May Isang Puta
Minsan may Isang Puta is an allegory in Filipino, written by Ms. Mike Portes in 2004 and was modified in 2007. Summary A woman bares her soul to her listener. As she shares her pain and unravels herself, she becomes more than the perceived prostitute but a survivor and a mother who is both familiar and forgotten. "...a short piece that uses a first-person narrative technique that speaks directly to its reader. The voice is even pedestrian that in its familiar tone the reader is simply drawn to it. The voice simply asks that you listen as if an old friend or relative is about to tell a story. It is a story that found thousands of listening ears since it first appeared in 2004. The story is at once familiar yet enigmatic. In “re-telling the truth through the words of a loving mother and by using sex as an impulse zone” is perhaps what makes it fresh, intimate and endearing.'' ("When Doves Cry", October 22, 2012) Film Adaptation and Reception Minsan may Isang Puta won a fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake, Rattle And Roll 12
''Shake, Rattle and Roll 12'' is a 2010 Filipino horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment and the twelfth installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It is directed by Zoren Legaspi, Topel Lee and Jerrold Tarog. The film stars an ensemble cast including Shaina Magdayao, Carla Abellana, Andi Eigenmann, John Lapus, Rayver Cruz, Sid Lucero, Ricky Davao, Jackie Lou Blanco, Rita Avila, Malou Crisologo, Regine Angeles, Martin Escudero, Nash Aguas, Elijah Alejo, Anna Vicente, Kristel Moreno, Niña Jose, John Feir, and Gaby Dela Merced. The film was distributed by Regal Entertainment and Regal Multimedia. It was an official entry in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival. It is also the last film appearance of actor John Apacible, who died in a shooting incident in Quezon City, Diliman on March 20, 2011, at the age of 38. The thirteenth installment, ''Shake, Rattle & Roll 13'', was released in 2011. Plot "Mamanyiika" Some years ago, Abel (Ricky Davao) was i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman In The Septic Tank
''The Woman in the Septic Tank'' ( fil, Ang babae sa septic tank) is a 2011 Filipino comedy film directed by Marlon Rivera, written by Chris Martinez, and starring JM De Guzman, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez and Eugene Domingo.Eugene Domingo says her hardships for ''Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank'' are all worth it accessed on July 20, 2011 via www.pep.ph The film follows three aspiring filmmakers who set out to make a film for the sole purpose of receiving international recognition and awards. ''The Woman in the Septic Tank'' was submitted as the Philippines' official entry for the 2011 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film, and was an entry for the 2011 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligo Na U Lapit Na Me
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a large-scale physics experiment and observatory designed to detect cosmic gravitational waves and to develop gravitational-wave observations as an astronomical tool. Two large observatories were built in the United States with the aim of detecting gravitational waves by laser interferometry. These observatories use mirrors spaced four kilometers apart which are capable of detecting a change of less than one ten-thousandth the charge diameter of a proton. (that is, to Proxima Centauri at ). The initial LIGO observatories were funded by the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and were conceived, built and are operated by Caltech and MIT. They collected data from 2002 to 2010 but no gravitational waves were detected. The Advanced LIGO Project to enhance the original LIGO detectors began in 2008 and continues to be supported by the NSF, with important contributions from the United Kingdom's Science and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Healing (film)
''The Healing'' is a 2012 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Chito S. Roño, starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The film was released nationwide on July 25, 2012. The film is also part of the celebration of Santos' 50 years in show business. Plot After her father Odong ( Robert Arevalo) suffers from a severe stroke, Seth (Vilma Santos) decides to bring him to Manang Elsa (Daria Ramirez), a faith healer. Elsa, who apparently has the ability to heal people from illnesses, performs the "healing" and prescribes herbal medicine. As Seth and Odong prepare to leave, a man, who is next in line to see Elsa, collapses and loses consciousness and so the people immediately brings him inside. Seth looks back at the commotion before going home with her father. The following day, Seth is welcomed by Odong, who has now regained his strength thanks to the healing. His recovery and miraculous healing astounds their whole neighborhood. Amazed by his grandfather's new-found health, Jed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biktima
''Biktima'' is a 2012 Filipino drama film starring Cesar Montano and Angel Aquino. The film is directed by R.D. Alba and produced under Alba Productions and CM Films. It is released by Star Cinema on September 19, 2012. Plot Alice de la Cruz (Angel Aquino) is a TV field reporter at KVTV. But when she gets the dangerous assignment to cover kidnappings in the island of Kamandao, she takes the opportunity for this might be her big break. Her husband Mark (Cesar Montano) does not agree with her decision to take the assignment. He warns her of how risky it is to go to the island. Alice takes the chance anyway and that was the last time Mark has seen Alice. Mark blames himself for not stopping Alice from going to the island. The movie unfolds as Mark discovers what has really happened to Alice in Kamandao. Cast * Cesar Montano as Mark de la Cruz * Angel Aquino as Alice de la Cruz * Mercedes Cabral * Ricky Davao * Sunshine Cruz Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transit (2013 Film)
''Transit'' is a 2013 Filipino independent drama film written and directed by Hannah Espia. The film follows a story about a single father who is forced to hide his children from immigration police in Israel after the Israeli government decides to deport children of immigrant workers. It is Espia's full-length debut film. It was mostly shot in Israel. The film competed under the New Breed section of Cinemalaya 2013. The film won Best Film, directing, acting and other technical awards. Espia said that the inspiration to do the film came after talking to an OFW who was bringing home his child from Israel. In 2009, the Israeli government enacted a law that deports the children of migrant workers unless they fulfill a certain criterion. Both Israeli and migrant workers rallied against the law that separates parents from their children. The film competed in the 18th Busan International Film Festival in the "New Currents" section. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batang Martir
Batang may refer to: Places China ;A Chinese county: * Batang County (巴塘县), a county in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan ;Chinese towns: * Batang, Sichuan (巴塘镇), the seat of Batang County, Sichuan * Batang, Guangxi (八塘镇), a town in Gangnan District, Guigang, Guangxi * Batang, Ningxiang (坝塘镇), a town of Ningxiang City, Hunan ;Chinese township: * Batang Township (巴塘乡), a township of Yushu County, Qinghai ;Chinese rivers * Batang River, Qinghai (巴塘河), a tributary of the Tongtian River in Qinghai * Batang River, Sichuan (巴塘河), a tributary of the Jinsha River in Sichuan Southeast Asia * Batang Regency, regency in Central Java province, Indonesia ** Batang, Batang, capital of Batang Regency * Batang, one of the 28 barangays of Irosin, Sorsogon, Philippines Others * Batang, a type of typeface that means "Background" in Korean; see Ming (typeface) Ming or Song is a category of typefaces used to display Chinese character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma' Rosa
''Ma' Rosa'' is a 2016 Filipino drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. At Cannes, Jaclyn Jose won the award for Best Actress. It was selected as the Filipino entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but it was not nominated. Plot Rosa (Jaclyn Jose) is married to Nestor (Julio Diaz) with whom she has three children. Rosa's family runs a sari-sari store in a neighborhood in Manila. The income from the small convenience store business alone isn't enough to meet the family's daily needs, so illegal drugs particularly "ice" or crystal meth are also sold at Rosa's store. One day police officers arrest Rosa and Nestor for selling drugs and ask them for "bail money" or a bribe for the couple's release. Rosa's children, left on their own to deal with the struggles of daily life, find a way to free their detained parents. Cast * Jaclyn Jose as Rosa Reyes * Julio Diaz as Nestor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oro (film)
''Oro'' () is a 2016 Filipino film written and directed by Alvin Yapan, starring Irma Adlawan, Mercedes Cabral, and Joem Bascon. The film, which was produced by Feliz Film Productions and distributed by Solar Pictures, was an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was based on the 2014 murder of four miners in Sitio Lahuy, Barangay Gata, Caramoan, Camarines Sur by armed members of Sagip Kalikasan Task Force, an environmental group formed in 2004 by former Camarines Sur governor Luis Villafuerte. During its screening in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival, the film was criticized for scenes of animal cruelty, wherein a dog was shown beaten to death, disemboweled, cooked and eaten by the actors. An investigation conducted by the festival's executive committee found that a dog was indeed killed and disemboweled during filming but wasn't eaten by the actors. The executive committee ordered the producers to edit out the scenes of animal cruelty from the film. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
