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2003 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 29th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines, from December 25, 2003 to January 8, 2004. Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon were chosen the Best Actress and Best Actor respectively in the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival for playing the eldest child roles in two different films. Soriano plays the oldest of six children in Viva Films' ''Filipinas'', while Quizon plays the eldest son who, in keeping with Chinese tradition, hires professional mourners to weep at his father's funeral, in Unitel Pictures' ''Crying Ladies''. Hilda Koronel, cast as a 1970s bit player whose career is on the wane in ''Crying Ladies ''Crying Ladies'' is a 2003 Filipino comedy-drama film directed by Mark Meily based on his Palanca-winning screenplay ''Bayad Luha''. The film stars Sharon Cuneta as Stella, Hilda Koronel as Aling Doray, and Angel Aquino as Choleng, who are hir ...'', was named the Best Supporting Actress, while Victor Neri wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital city, capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's List of cities proper by population density, 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 Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila Film Festival Award For Best Supporting Actor
The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Vic Silayan received the award for his role in ''Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa'' and it is given in honor of an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the film industry."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975" ''IMDB''. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
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Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has grown into a household name and has been referred to as the "Megastar". Cuneta has starred in over 60 films, hosted over 10 television shows, and recorded over 40 albums. She has held numerous accolades as an actress, host, and recording artist, including multiple FAMAS, MMFF, and Awit Awards. Cuneta has judged several televised singing competitions, including '' Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'', '' Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids'' and as a coach in ABS-CBN's ''The Voice Kids Philippines'' and '' The Voice Teens Philippines''. Early life Sharon Gamboa Cuneta was born on January 6, 1966, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Santa Mesa, Manila, to Pablo Cuneta (1910–2000), a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac Alejandre
Mac C. Alejandre (born December 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television director, as well as the head of The 5 Network's artist management division "Talent5" ( a/k/a TV5 Talent Center). Filmography Television * '' For Love or Money'' (2013) * '' Never Say Goodbye'' (2013) * '' Nandito Ako'' (2012) * '' Amaya'' (2011) * '' Endless Love'' (2010) * ''The Last Prince'' (2010) * '' Totoy Bato'' (2009) * ''Joaquin Bordado'' (2008) * ''MariMar'' (2007 – 08) * ''Asian Treasures'' (2007, assistant-director) * ''Sine Novela'': '' Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap'' (2007) * '' Muli'' (2007) * '' Now and Forever'' (2005 – 06) * ''Majika'' (2006) * ''Darna'' (2005) * '' Joyride'' (2004) * '' Click'' (1999) * ''Ikaw Na Sana'' (1997 - 1998) Film * ''The Annulment'' (2019) * ''Just One Summer'' (2012) * ''Ang Panday 2'' (2011) * ''In Your Eyes'' (2010) * '' Ang Panday'' (2009) * '' One True Love'' (2008) * ''I Will Always Love You'' (2006) * '' Hari ng Sablay'' (2005) * ''Say That You Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premiere Productions
Premiere Entertainment Productions was a Philippine film production company. It was among the country's major film companies, along with Sampaguita Pictures, LVN Pictures and Lea Productions. It now operates as an investment holding company. History The film company was established in 1946 by the late Dr. Ciriaco Santiago and his wife Adela Hermoso as Premiere Productions. ''Probinsyana'' was its maiden movie, first seen at the defunct Dalisay Theater (along Avenida) on August 13. Premiere won Maria Clara Best Picture trophies for ''Kamay ni Satanas'' (1950) and ''Sisa'' (1951). Among its homegrown talents were Nena Cardenas, Anita Linda, Virginia Montes, Rosita Noble, Edna Luna, Gloria Sevilla, Carol Varga, Corazon Rivas, Olivia Cenizal (initially known as Gloria Cenizal), Cielito Legaspi, Shirley Gorospe, Celia Rodriguez, Rosemarie Gil, Efren Reyes Sr., Fernando Poe Jr., Carlos Padilla Jr., Johnny Monteiro, Jose Romulo, Zaldy Zshornack and Eddie Fernandez. Premiere became kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Viva Records. She has won 15 Awit Awards, 28 Myx Music Awards, 8 Aliw Awards, 4 FAMAS Awards including the prestigious FAMAS Golden Artist Award and a World Music Award. Tatler listed her as one of the most influential celebrities, while Forbes Asia named her one of the most powerful influencers. Life and career 1988–2003: Early beginnings and ''Star for a Night'' Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988, in Santa Cruz, Manila, the Philippines to Delfin Geronimo, a retired PLDT employee, and Divina Tua, who ran a beauty salon in their house. She is the third of four children. She started singing publicly at age two. At the age of four, she was accompanied by her mother to join auditions for different television programs. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' from 1995 on ABS-CBN and also he was made a guest in a drama anthology on ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' also on Channel 2 until he decided and transferred to GMA Network also the same year and also an original cast member of a longest-running comedy gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang with co stars Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi and all other casts members was premiered in 1995. Until 2022, Antonio and Michael V. were the only two remaining original cast members of the show. He left in May 2022, following the show's revamp. Antonio's debut movie was ''Kabilin Bilinan Ng Lola'' with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos and produced by Regal Entertainment in 1996. Antonio's 1st VIVA Entertainment mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snooky Serna
Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna (born April 4, 1966) is a Filipina film and television actress. Regarded as the “''Eternal Star''” by local media, she is best known for her portrayals in Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984); Blusang Itim (1986) and Rosa Mistica. She is credited for doing a huge amount of film and television work as a Child Superstar in the 1970s to the 1980s and mid 80s-90s as one of the Movie Teen Queens, bankable film and highly acclaimed actress in the Philippines. Just recently, she bagged two international awards - the Jury Award Best Performance and Best Actress Award - at the 11th International Film Festival Manhattan in New York. According to reports Snooky is the first actor to win two major awards at the film festival. In the 2000s, she regained more critical acclaim and controversy in Television and Independent Films gearing her to the new film culture. The 1986 film ''Blusang Itim'' gave her more commercial success at the box office fill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey Quizon
Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. He is known as the antagonist, role as Jepoy / Stryker in the 2003 film ''Lastikman''. Early life Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of 4 siblings. He is the son of comedian, Dolphy, and Pamela Ponti. Filmography Films Television *'' That's Entertainment'' (1989-1996) Himself/Thursday group member & co-host *''Gabi Ni Dolphy'' (1992) *''Purungtong'' (1992) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1993) *''Mikee'' (1995) *''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (1995) *''Mikee Forever'' (1995) *''GMA Love Stories'' (1996) *''Dear Mikee'' (1998) *''Lihim Ng Gabi'' (1998) *''Mula sa Puso'' (1998) *''Campus Romance'' (1999) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1999) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (2000) *''Kagat Ng Dilim'' (2000) *''Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol'' (2001-2002) *''Daboy en Da Girl'' (2002) Emoks *''Road Trip'' (2003) - co-host *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Martinez
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first teleserye role as Glenn in the 1980 series '' Anna Liza'' on GMA Network. Martinez's character, Glenn was the suitor of the titular protagonist, Anna Liza which was portrayed by Julie Vega. Martinez cites actor John Travolta's acting style as his basis on his own film roles. He describes Travolta as having a tongue-in-cheek style in acting as characterized in his roles in ''Face/Off'', '' Broken Arrow'' and '' Battlefield Earth''. Martinez praised Travolta for making his roles "shine" on the aforementioned films despite not portraying "natural characters". He also cited Christopher de Leon as his idol since he started his career in film acting. In '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'', he portrays Ferdinand Fuentebuella who marries a woman from a ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer * Rufa Mi (born 1988), Filipina comedian, presenter, actress, and singer {{Short pages monitor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show '' Ang Bagong Kampeon'' in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, '' Regine'' (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, '' Nineteen 90'' (1990) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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