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Ang Larawan
''Ang Larawan'', internationally released as ''The Portrait'', is a 2017 Philippine musical film directed by Loy Arcenas. Based on the 1997 stage play, ''Larawan'' which in turn was based on the 1950 literary play ''A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino'' by National Artist Nick Joaquin, the film takes place in 1941 just before World War II in a mansion in Manila. ''Ang Larawan'' had its premiere in Japan on October 30, 2017, as part of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival. It was commercially released in the Philippines on December 25, 2017, as an entry to the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won five of its twelve categories, including Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture, Best Picture, Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score, Best Musical Score, Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design, Best Production Design, and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award and Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celeste Legaspi
Celeste Kalugdan Legaspi-Gallardo (born March 18, 1950) is a Filipino singer, actress, film and theatre producer. She is an advocate for the rights of the artists. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist of the Philippines, National Artist for Visual Arts César Legaspi. She has been one of the founders of the following artist organizations: Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Culturtain Musicat Theater Productions, Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines, and thOPM Archive She is married to Nonoy Gallardo, an advertising director and one of the premier Original Pilipino music, Original Pilipino Music composers. Life and career Legaspi (nicknamed Maricelle) is third of the five children of National Artist Cesar Legaspi and ''coloratura'' Vitaliana Kalugdan. She started singing during her kindergarten years and by 1955, she started singing professionally with The Ambivalent C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Davao
Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director. Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had his first stint in acting as a cast member in the film ''Patayin si Mediavilla'' starring Fernando Poe Jr. and directed by Armando Herrera. He entered theater in 1982 by appearing in ''Convent Bread'', produced by Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (May 21, 1953 – April 16, 2025), known professionally as Nora Aunor (), was a Filipino actress, producer and singer. Known for her leading roles with patriotic, feminist and Political sociology, socio-political th ... and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes. He was also known for portraying a fictionalized version of Bongbong Marcos in the play ''Bongbong at Kris'' in the 1980s. In 1996, he made his first directorial piece, an episode of the drama anthology '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'' title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernardo Bernardo
Bernardo C. Bernardo (January 28, 1945 – March 8, 2018) was a Filipino veteran stage actor, comedian, and film director. He was known for his role as a supporting actor for the blockbuster film ''Invisible'', which is also known as ''Imbisibol'' in the Philippines. Bernardo was awarded the Gawad Urian Award for his Best Supporting Actor role for the film, ''Invisible'' at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards in 2016 and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2016 FAP Awards in the Philippines. Bernardo died on March 8, 2018, following a tumor in his pancreas. Biography Bernardo C. Bernardo was born on January 28, 1945, in Santa Ana, Manila. He received the Degree of Bachelor of Literature in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas. Bernardo also received the theatre training at the University of California and graduated with a Master of Arts Degree at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art under a British council grant. He also was the program director of The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Fabregas
Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel García. Career Fábregas began his acting career in theatre before entering show business. He became a part of Repertory Philippines where he acted in many plays and musicals. Fábregas is a former host of the gag show '' Sic O'Clock News'' ( IBC 13). He is also a former wrestling segment reporter of ''Pinoy Wrestling'' ( PTV 4), where he was dubbed the local version of WWE reporter Mean Gene Okerlund. He is also a musical scorer, having won awards for his works in films. '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'', which was screened at the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), was the recipient of the Best Music accolade, a film which he did the musical score for. He also did the musical score for '' Rizal sa Dapitan'' and '' Kutob'', which were scre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanette Inventor
Nanette Inventor (born June 23, 1954) is a Filipino comedian, actress, singer, composer and writer. Early life Nanette Inventor was born in Manila, capital of the Philippines. She had two sisters and a brother. She studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman with the intention of joining the diplomatic service of the Philippines. Starting singing in church at the age of seven and trained in classical singing, she continued while at university. She went on the 1974 and 1978 tours of the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) to the US and Europe, together with other future stars, such as Chinggoy Alonso. In joining the chorus, she disobeyed her lawyer father, who warned her there was no money in singing. Career Initially a jingle singer and a backing vocalist for Celeste Legaspi, Basil Valdez, and Leah Navarro, among others, Inventor was discovered by a television producer who saw her performing in a musical and enjoyed her humour. The story goes that sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulce (Filipino Singer)
Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata (born July 22, 1961), professionally known as Dulce (), is a Filipino singer and actress. She is popularly referred to as "Asia's Timeless Diva". Dubbed as one of the Philippines’ natural treasures, Dulce is noted for her distinct vocal power and delivery. Among many of her international accolades includes the grand prize trophies at the 4th Asian Singing Competition in 1979 and the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest in 1988 in Hong Kong. She also finished first runner-up at the 3rd ABU Popular Song Festival in Malaysia and first runner-up at the Australia Open Entertainment Competition in 2002. She has already recorded 30 albums (including 12 solo albums) throughout her career and has sung in over thirty movie theme songs, thus earning her the moniker "Movie Theme Song Queen". Early life Llamedo was born to a poor family of musicians on July 22, 1961, in Villa Bulsita, a sitio of Barangay Bulacao in Pardo, Cebu City. Her father, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of '' Tropang Trumpo'' (1994–1995) and '' Bubble Gang'' (1995–2013; 2025–present) and a host and main performer of '' SOP'' (1997–2010) and '' ASAP'' (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child. Early career Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rayver Cruz
Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino actor. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network. Personal life Rayver is a member of the Cruz family, a noted family line in the Philippine entertainment industry. He has two older brothers, Rodjun Cruz and Omar Cruz-Ilustre. His father, Rodolfo L. Ilustre, died in 2009 from kidney failure. He finished Grade 6 in Saint Mark's Institute in Las Piñas. He graduated in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration Management from St. Francis of Assisi College, Las Pinas City, Philippines. Rayver is also a cousin of Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Donna Cruz. Cristine Reyes and Cruz began their romance in 2011 when Rayver allegedly left his ex-girlfriend Sarah Geronimo. Reyes and Cruz separated ways in 2012. He also dated Janine Gutierrez for four years and the couple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zsa Zsa Padilla
Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman. Referred to as the "''Divine Diva''", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in the Philippines. Before going solo in 1982, Padilla began her career in the mid 70s with the Filipino band Hotdog. She has won a Gawad Urian Award, 2 FAP Awards, 3 Golden Screen Awards including the prestigious 'Decade Award' and received multiple nominations at the FAMAS Award. Padilla is also among the biggest-selling female music artists in the Philippines. According to Philippine Association of the Record Industry, some of her best-selling albums include: Ikaw Lamang (Gold), Zsa Zsa (4× Platinum), Sentiments (Platinum) and Unchanging Love (Gold). As an acclaimed actress, Padilla has played various genres ranging from drama, comedy and fantasy. She's best known for ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh, Batang PX, Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born Robert Francisco Ylagan; May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023) was a veteran Filipino film and television actor. Early life Robert Arevalo was born as Robert Francisco Ylagan in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on May 6, 1938. He was the son of Filipino film actor, composer, and musician Tito Arevalo and Guadalupe Francisco. His uncles included actor and director Angel Esmeralda, who was the father of actor Jay Ilagan, Gerardo de León, who was a national artist and an award-winning movie director, and actor and director Conrado Conde. He was also an uncle of actress Liberty Ilagan. He attended the Legarda Elementary School, San Beda College and Ateneo de Manila where he studied Business Administration. Career Arevalo first began acting as a drama actor for Premiere Productions. His major screen debut was in Gerardo de Leon’s ''Huwag Mo Akong Limutin'' (1960), which was banned by censors for perceived immoral themes. He later worked for an advertis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo
Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (born 7 July 1963) is a Filipina musical theatre actress widely considered the "first lady" of Philippine musical theatre. She is well known for her roles as Diana Goodman in ''Next to Normal'' and Mrs. Lovett alongside Audie Gemora as Sweeney Todd in ''Sweeney Todd''. She is the artistic director for Resorts World Manila and a founding member of Actor's Actor Inc. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo is the sister of balladeer Raymond Lauchengco. Career Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo first entered theatre at 15 years old, auditioning for Repertory Philippines in a production of ''The King and I'' with her brother, Raymond Lauchengco. Being too old to be child but too young to be a wife, she did not get in. Her next audition was in 1978 for ''Fiddler on the Roof'', where she was part of the chorus. In 1980, she auditioned for the role of Luisa, the 2nd daughter of Captain Von Trapp in ''The Sound of Music''. However, the directors had a different part for her in mind and gave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
