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Ara Mina
Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Award for Best Actress, 3 Golden Screen Awards including the 'Dekada Award' and an Asia's Golden Icons Award. Career Mina derived her stage name, which her mother chose, from her sister Cristine's real first name, Ara, and her other sister Princess's real first name, Mina. During her acting career, she used other names such as Ara Mina-Reyes, Dara Mina, which was derived from Donna Cruz, and Danica Gomez, derived from Charlene Gonzales. Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented program '' That's Entertainment'', hosted and spearheaded by the late master showman German Moreno ("Kuya Germs"). Since then, Viva Entertainment signed Mina after being noticed on ''That's'' and Mina has star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong ( ; ), officially the City of Mandaluyong (, ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly-urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 425,758 people. Located directly east of Manila, Mandaluyong was originally a barrio of Santa Ana, Manila, Santa Ana de Sapa (now a district of Manila) called San Felipe Neri. It separated and became its own town in 1841, and later acquired the name Mandaluyong in 1931 during the History of the Philippines (1898–1946), American occupation. In 1994, it became the first municipality of Metro Manila to become a city since the metropolis' establishment in 1975. At present, it is known for the Ortigas Center, a commercial and business center that it also shares with the city of Pasig. Notable institutions and establishments in the city include the Asian Development Bank, the headquarters of Banco de Oro and San Miguel Corporation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan Pa
''Minsan Pa'' (''One Moment More'') is a 2004 Filipino indie drama film directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, and written by Armando Lao. It stars Jomari Yllana, Ara Mina and Christian Vasquez. The film was critically acclaimed and garnered numerous awards in the Philippines. With a soundtrack by Arnel de Pano and Lucien Letaba, the song ''Minsan'' itself was performed by Jonathan Badon. The film was produced by lawyer Joji Alonso under the MLR Films studio. Synopsis Jerry is a wide-awake tourist guide in Cebu who knows all the angles, and who has supported his divorced mother and younger brother and sister since their musician father deserted the family for a younger woman. Jerry guides tour buses, taking the mostly Japanese tourists boating, golfing and to strip shows. Jerry also acts as a pimp, and even prostitutes himself. As the breadwinner he makes sacrifices for his family but wields control over his siblings and mother in return. Luna is a young woman who joins one of the tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Gen
''Teen Gen'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a Spin-off (media), spin-off of the 1990s television series ''T.G.I.S.'' Directed by Mark Reyes and Albert Langitan, it stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on December 16, 2012, on the network's Sunday afternoon line up. The series concluded on June 30, 2013, with a total of 28 episodes. Cast and characters Main cast * Angelu de Leon as Ma. Patrice "Peachy" Real-Torres ''nee'' da Silva – A main character from TGIS and Growing Up, Peachy was originally slated to marry Wacks during the initial season of Growing Up, but eventually bailed. By the time of the events of ''Teen Gen'', Peachy is a widowed single mother. * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III * Dianne Hernandez as Ma. Lyca da Silva * Juancho Triviño as Luis Joaquin "Lucho" * Jeric Gonzales as Santiago "Tiago" Torres – Wacks' nephew and Lucho's cousin, Tiago is TG's resident musician. He is depicted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV5 Network
TV5 Network Inc., commonly referred to as TV5, is a Mass media in the Philippines, Philippine Mass media, media company headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. It primarily operates in radio and television broadcasting and manages several Subsidiary, subsidiaries and affiliates in various media-related ventures. TV5 is owned by MediaQuest Holdings, a subsidiary of PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company), managed through its Beneficial Trust Fund. This trust fund is responsible for the pension funds of PLDT employees. The company is led by Manuel V. Pangilinan. TV5 operates multiple media assets, including three television networks: TV5, One Sports, and RPTV; the national radio station 105.9 True FM; and the regional radio network, also called True FM. The company also operates two international television channels, Kapatid Channel, Kapatid and AksyonTV, AksyonTV International, and it manages subsidiaries such as the digital terrestrial television provider Sulit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), GMA Network Inc.. The network is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter facilities, Tower of Power (transmitter), Tower of Power, are located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City, with regional stations and offices strategically located in over twelve major cities across the country including Dagupan, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu and Davao City, Davao. 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; the branding was introduced on October 27, 2002 during an episode of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligaw Na Bulaklak
''Ligaw na Bulaklak'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1976 Philippine film ''Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak''. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay, it stars Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero, Ara Mina, Marc Abaya and Coco Martin. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from May 26 to October 24, 2008, replacing '' Prinsesa ng Banyera'' and was replaced by '' Pieta''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Synopsis It begins in the 1980s, a time considered to be the peak of horse race betting. Lea is the daughter of a gambling man named Dennis, (Nonie Buencamino), and his wife Marilyn (Jodi Sta. Maria). Marilyn is actually in love with Mon (Isko Moreno). When Lea contracts dengue, Dennis finds out that his daughter's blood type does not match his own nor that Marilyn. This event triggers the changes in Lea's life. When her mother dies thanks to her "suicide", Lea is left alone in a girls' town. Lea blooms into a beautiful woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prinsesa Ng Banyera
''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' (International title: ''Fish Port Princess'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Kristine Hermosa, Angelika Dela Cruz, TJ Trinidad, Rafael Rosell, Ara Mina, Jaclyn Jose, Shamaine Buencamino, Allan Paule, Dino Imperial and Lollie Mara. It aired on the network's afternoon line up and worldwide on TFC from October 8, 2007 to May 23, 2008, and was replaced by '' Ligaw na Bulaklak''. The TV series also aired in Malaysia via TV3 (Malaysia) weekdays in 2010. The series was streaming online on YouTube. Production The TV series marked Kristine Hermosa's comeback to television drama and her first daytime telenovela for the network. This marked her second pairing with her successful team up with actor TJ Trinidad after '' Gulong ng Palad''. The series was also a planned primetime project and also delayed one week internationally but aired the entire first week on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulawin
''Mulawin'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 18, 2005 with a total of 166 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. The success of the series led to television spin-offs: ''Encantadia'' in 2005 and '' Iglot'' in 2011. While continuations of the series, the film '' Mulawin: The Movie'' was released in 2005, and the television series '' Mulawin vs. Ravena'' aired in 2017. Premise The story centers around the species called "Mulawin" who once helped the humans save mother nature, then withdrew themselves and hid in the mountains due to humanity's greed. In the meantime, a rebel band of Mulawins called "Ravena" sought revenge against the humans. The peace between the humans and Mulawins depends on Aguiluz, the protector and Alwina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up. Frasco Mortiz currently serves as the director, with Michael V., Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Analyn Barro, Kokoy de Santos, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano and Rabiya Mateo serving as the current cast. It is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show features pop culture parody, skits and sketches. It parodies television shows, adverts and famous people. Overview ''Bubble Gang'' premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995. It was inspired by the gag show ''Tropang Trumpo''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako
''Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako'' () is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan and Ruel S. Bayani, it stars Kristine Hermosa, Marvin Agustin, Piolo Pascual, G. Toengi, John Lloyd Cruz, Kaye Abad, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel, Ronaldo Valdez, Tessie Tomas, Tracy Vergel, Margarita Enriquez and William Lorenzo. It aired from November 16, 1998 to September 6, 1999 replacing '' Palibhasa Lalake'' and was replaced by '' Judy Ann Drama Special''. The series re-aired on Kapamilya Channel (now S+A) from 2007 to 2008 and Jeepney TV from January 26 to April 6, 2014, replacing '' Familia Zaragoza'' and from September 17 to November 26, 2023, replacing the rerun of '' Ysabella'' and was replaced by the rerun of ''Gimik''. The series is streaming online on Jeepney TV YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multiplatform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of its broadcast franchise in 2020. The company now syndicates its programming across various platforms, including partner networks, cable channels, streaming services, and digital platforms. ABS-CBN is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with its main operations based in the ELJ Communications Center, which houses its corporate offices and production studios. In February 2025, the company sold a portion of its Quezon City property, including the decommissioned Millennium Transmitter site, to Ayala Land for mixed-use redevelopment. ABS-CBN retained ownership of the ELJ building, which continues to serve as its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., trade name, doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films (since 2018), is a Philippines, Philippine film studio, film, television production company, production and distribution (marketing), distribution company headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures, and Viva Films. Star Cinema List of films produced and released by Star Cinema, has produced and released most of the List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines, highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. Star Cinema, along with its subsidiaries and the now-defunct DWRR-FM, MOR 101.9 Manila, forms the Star Creatives Group, the main entertainment division of the media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. History Vanguard Films (1982–1989) Vanguard Films was formed in 1983. It was headed by Simon Ongpin and Charo Santos-Concio. In 1985, the serial komiks by Nerissa Cabral, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
