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Asian Treasures
''Asian Treasures'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama action adventure series broadcast by GMA Network. The series marked as the first Philippine television drama series to be filmed in Mongolia, Thailand and China, and is one of the most expensive television series in the Philippine television costing more than 140 million Philippine pesos. Directed by Eric Quizon, it stars Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. It premiered on January 15, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 29, 2007 with a total of 118 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Robin Padilla as Elias Pinaglabanan / Susi / Diego * Angel Locsin as Gabriela Agoncillo / Emma / Abigail Mediran ;Supporting cast * Marvin Agustin as Hector Madrigal * Diana Zubiri as Ingrid Vargas / Urduja * Eddie Garcia as Wakan U. Matadtu / Supremo / Datu Makatunaw * Ronaldo Valdez as Ulysses Agoncillo / Plaridel * Caridad Sanchez as Miranda / Melchor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Drama
The action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as David Bordwell suggested they were films that favor spectacle to storytelling, others such as Geoff King stated they allow the scenes of spectacle to be attuned to storytelling. Action films are often hybrid with other genres, mixing into various forms such as comedy film, comedies, science fiction films, and horror films. While the term "action film" or "action adventure film" has been used as early as the 1910s, the contemporary definition usually refers to a film that came with the arrival of New Hollywood and the rise of antihero, anti-heroes appearing in American films of the late 1960s and 1970s drawing from war films, crime films and Western (film), Westerns. These genres were followed by what is referred to as the "classical period" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Zubiri
Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress. She began her acting career in the early 2000s when she starred in various erotic movies produced by Seiko Films. She is widely recognized for her role as Danaya in the 2005 fantasy drama series ''Encantadia''. Early life and education Rosemarie Joy Garcia is born on April 15, 1985 in Bulacan, Philippines. When she was six or seven years old, her father abandoned their family. Since then, her mother at Olongapo, who maintained a sari-sari store, took care of them. The family later transferred to Fairview, Quezon City and rented a house, where she stayed during her younger years. Her mother remarried and bore a child that became her halfsister. Zubiri was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo but later converted to Roman Catholicism during her early part of her show business career. She finished with a theater arts degree at Miriam College. Career Zubiri was discover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Confiado
Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, stage (theatre), theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late veteran actor Ángel Confiado from a second family. Confiado graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering at the Mapúa University, Mapúa Institute of Technology. He practices method acting and has also starred in a handful of international films. Having started his acting career in the early 1990s, Confiado has been Mon Confiado#Awards and nominations, nominated and won numerous acting awards both internationally and locally. He is best known for playing Emilio Aguinaldo in the movies ''Heneral Luna'' and ''Goyo: The Boy General''. He is recently known for his role as Gov. William Acosta, one of the main antagonists in the 2023 hit series ''Senior High (TV series), Senior High'', and its sequel, ''High Street (TV series), High Street''. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menggie Cobarrubias
Domingo "Menggie" Cobarrubias (August 10, 1951 – March 26, 2020) was a Filipino actor who appeared in approximately 200 television shows and films. Cobarrubias received a Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1979 film ''Jaguar''. He also won the Best Actor award in the 2014 QCinema International Film Festival for his performance in ''Mauban: Ang Resiko''. Death Cobarrubias died on March 26, 2020, from complications of pneumonia, at the age of 68. Before his death, a COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever ... test was administered. On April 1, 2020, five days after his death, his test came back positive for the disease. Filmography Film Television Theatre References External links * 1953 births 2020 deaths ABS-CBN peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in '' Sana Maulit Muli'', Paco in the '' May Bukas Pa'', Adrian in ''Aryana''. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay. Career Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of ''Darna'' as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like '' Sana Maulit Muli'', ''Tayong Dalawa'' and ''Tiagong Akyat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret Nales Wilson
Margaret Nales Wilson (born March 15, 1989) is a Filipino-British model, beauty pageant titleholder, television presenter, entrepreneur, and former actress. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas World 2007 and went on to represent the Philippines at Miss World 2007. She won the fifth season (2016) of ''The Amazing Race Asia'' with teammate Parul Shah. In 2017, she presented the second cycle of '' Philippines' Next Top Model''. Early life Wilson was born on March 15, 1989, in Bacolod to a Filipina mother and Scottish father. Due to her father's job, she grew up mostly in Saudi Arabia. She spent 14 years there, where she attended Al Hekma International School in Jeddah and also learned show jumping at age 11. She described Saudi Arabia as "a very tough country to be a woman in." She also spent time living in Bacolod and Scotland. In 2004, she moved to Manila. Career Wilson's first TV appearance was for GMA Network 7's ''Kakabakaba Adventure'' (2003) where she was a regular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glaiza De Castro
Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (; born January 21, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing various roles in television and mainstream, independent, and sociopolitical films. Her performances have earned her accolades, including a Luna Award and a Facine Film Festival Award, as well as several FAMAS Awards and Gawad Urian Awards nominations. At age 13, de Castro made her first screen appearance in the series ''Kasangga'' (2001). She continued playing minor and supporting roles in the succeeding years and rose to fame after playing Eunice Aragon in the series '' Stairway to Heaven'' (2009). The following year, de Castro starred in her first titular role, '' Grazilda'' (2010), and played Binayaan in the historical epic series '' Amaya'' (2011). She gained further recognition as Heidi Fernandez in the series '' Temptation of Wife'' (2012). Her performance earned her a nomination at the Golden Screen T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo "Marky" Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008) was a Filipino actor and dancer. The first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz, he rose to prominence after winning the third season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' in 2006. During his two-year career, he appeared in several television shows and one film, notably '' Fantastikids'' (2006), '' Asian Treasures'' (2007), ''Boys Nxt Door'' (2007), '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' (2007–2008), ''Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (2008), and his final performance, '' LaLola'' (2008). He also voiced Ichigo Kurosaki in the Filipino dub of the Japanese anime series ''Bleach'' (2007). Early life Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo, better known as Boknoi to his family and friends, was born on May 12, 1988, at Manuel J. Santos Hospital in Butuan in Agusan del Norte, where he lived with his mother, Mildred Ban-e.g. Cadaweng and sister, Marcel Andrea or "Bonsai". In 2001, he and his family moved to Bauko, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gio Alvarez
Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He played as young Michael de Mesa in ''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'', starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. He played as Bob Cosme, the second son of Kevin Cosme played by Dolphy in ''Home Along Da Riles'', showed in ABS-CBN from 1992-2003. In 2003, he appeared in TV series '' It Might Be You'' with John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Alvarez appeared in afternoon drama series of GMA Network's '' Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako'' with Camille Prats, Ehra Madrigal and Marian Rivera. He was included in the cast of '' Asian Treasures'' with Robin Padilla and Angel Locsin. He played as husband of Manilyn Reynes in the Halloween episode "Kandila" of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya (, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rommel Padilla
Rommel Cariño Padilla (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. Early life He was born to Camarines Norte governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño. Padilla's siblings from the same parents are: Royette Padilla, BB Gandanghari (formerly Rustom), and Robin Padilla. Personal life Rommel is married to Anabelle Antonio of Angeles, Pampanga whom he has children with, RJ Padilla, Matt Padilla, and Roanna Padilla. While Rommel was in jail and appealing his case in late 1998, Anabelle had to work for their children on his behalf. She was a bassist in Japan while their children was in Rommel's sister, Rowena Padilla's care in Kidapawan, Mindanao for six years. Actor and musician Daniel Padilla is Padilla's son with singer-actress Karla Estrada, whom Rommel met in 1990 while at work in Viva Entertainment. While Rommel was in prison, Karla gave birth to Daniel and took their child for him to see for the first time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Career Gamboa started off as a stage actor, acting in plays produced by Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). He was encouraged by director Lino Brocka to join the movie industry. He was one of the founding members of Theater Workers Guild. Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival for the movie ''Burlesk Queen''. He did movies such as '' Enter the Ninja'' (1981), '' Bayaning 3rd World'' (1999) with Ricky Davao and Cris Villanueva, and ''Feng Shui'' (2004) starring Kris Aquino. His other film credits include ''Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After'' (2008) and '' Ang Panday'' (2009) played by Bong Revilla. Gamboa's TV projects include '' Ful Haus'' (2007) with Vic Sotto and Pia Guanio, and '' Totoy Bato'' (2009) played by Robin Padilla. He was included in the cast of Philippin ... [...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] |
