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Babalu (comedian)
Pablo Martin Sarmiento (June 29, 1942 – August 27, 1998), better known as Babalu, was a Filipino comedian and actor. His screen name was a reference to his long, sharp chin ("''babà''" is the Filipino term for "chin"; ''babalu'' is a Filipino gay term derived from it), which was sometimes a subject of on-screen jokes, usually by himself. Personal life He grew up in Sampaloc, Manila in his grandmother's home with his mother, one sister and three brothers. Babalu fathered a daughter. For several years and until his death, he was living with his long-time partner who eventually became his wife prior to his death, with whom he had a child. Acting career Babalu is considered "one of the most famous, beloved, and greatest comedians" in the Philippines. He is the nephew of the famous actor Panchito Alba. Dolphy, the king of Philippine Comedy, discovered Babalu's talent as a comedian. Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines' leading comedy-variety show ''Buhay Artista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampaloc, Manila
Sampaloc is a district of Manila, Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot .... It is referred to as the University Belt or simply called "''U-Belt''" for numerous colleges and universities are found within the district such as the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest extant university in Asia; the National University (Philippines), National University, the first private nonsectarian and coeducational institution in the Philippines; the Far Eastern University, known for its Art Deco campus and cultural heritage site of the Philippines; and the University of the East, once dubbed as the largest university in Asia in terms of enrollment. The district is bordered by the districts of Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo and San Miguel, Manila, San Miguel in the south, Santa Mesa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enteng The Dragon
''Enteng the Dragon'' is a 1988 Philippine comedy film directed by Romy Villaflor and written by Tony S. Mortel. It is a parody of the film ''Enter the Dragon ''Enter the Dragon'' ( zh, t=龍爭虎鬥) is a 1973 martial arts film directed by Robert Clouse and written by Michael Allin. The film stars Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Bob Wall, Shih Kien and Jim Kelly. ''Enter the Dragon'' was ...''. Plot The story revolves around \ Enteng ( Dolphy) a vendor of a mobile food house in China Town. Enteng is known for his humor, and a journalist and star reporter named Rowena (Dang Cecilio) was interested to cover his story after her Editor-in-Chief saw him as worthy of human interest. Kuto ( Vandolph), a young boy that he found sleeping in his food wagon, led him to the shrine of the monks, that sealed his destiny as a vigilante and hero. Cast * Dolphy as Enteng * Vandolph Quizon as Kuto *Dang Cecilio as Rowena * Eddie Garcia as the Evil Leader *Monica Herrera as Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1942 Births
The Uppsala Conflict Data Program project estimates this to be the deadliest year in human history in terms of conflict deaths, placing the death toll at 4.62 million. However, the Correlates of War estimates that the prior year, 1941, was the deadliest such year. Death toll estimates for both 1941 and 1942 range from 2.28 to 7.71 million each. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in which they agree "not to make any separate peace with the Axis powers". * January 5 – WWII: Two prisoners, British officer Airey Neave and Dutch officer Anthony Luteyn, escape from Colditz Castle in Germany. After travelling for three days, they reach the Swiss border. * January 7 – WWII: ** Battle of Slim River: Japanese forces of the 5th Division (Imperial Japanese Army), 5th Division, sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis, also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, chronic liver failure or chronic hepatic failure and end-stage liver disease, is a chronic condition of the liver in which the normal functioning tissue, or parenchyma, is replaced with scar tissue ( fibrosis) and regenerative nodules as a result of chronic liver disease. Damage to the liver leads to repair of liver tissue and subsequent formation of scar tissue. Over time, scar tissue and nodules of regenerating hepatocytes can replace the parenchyma, causing increased resistance to blood flow in the liver's capillaries—the hepatic sinusoids—and consequently portal hypertension, as well as impairment in other aspects of liver function. The disease typically develops slowly over months or years. Stages include compensated cirrhosis and decompensated cirrhosis. Early symptoms may include tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, nausea and vomiting, and discomfort in the right upper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michigan
Michigan ( ) is a peninsular U.S. state, state in the Great Lakes region, Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest, Upper Midwestern United States. It shares water and land boundaries with Minnesota to the northwest, Wisconsin to the west, Indiana and Illinois to the southwest, Ohio to the southeast, and the Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario to the east, northeast and north. With a population of 10.14 million and an area of , Michigan is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 10th-largest state by population, the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 11th-largest by area, and the largest by total area east of the Mississippi River.''i.e.'', including water that is part of state territory. Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia is the largest state by land area alone east of the Mississippi and Michigan the second-largest. The state capital is Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, while its most populous city is Detroit. The Metro Detroit r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!)
''I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!)'' is a 1997 Filipino comedy film directed by Efren Jarlego. Produced by Star Cinema, the film was released on April 16, 1997, and was top-billed by Edu Manzano, Agot Isidro, Babalu, and Redford White. Synopsis Bernie (Edu Manzano), and Helena’s (Agot Isidro) marriage is about to dismantle. However, their witty and mischievous children Paolo (Paolo Contis), Paula (Paula Peralejo), Carlo (Carlo Aquino), and CJ ( Ceejay Ramos) will not let it happen. In order to save their parents’ marriage and family, the children team-up with two hilarious factory workers Domeng ( Babalu), and Mokong (Redford White). Will they succeed in letting their parents re-learn the value of acceptance and family? Plot Bernie and Helena had a dysfunctional marriage due to Bernie's playboy behavior and his secretary flirting with him. Domeng and Mokong were fired from their jobs with Bernie after accidentally being rude and falling asleep due to overnight tasks. They tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Movie
"The Movie" is the fourteenth episode of the fourth season of the American television sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (and the 54th episode overall). It first aired on NBC in the United States on January 6, 1993. The episode revolves entirely around the characters' struggles to go to see a movie together. Plot Jerry has two stand-up acts scheduled for the same night; due to a delay in one of them, he cannot make both shows. A hopeful comedian, Buckles, hangs around to fill in when somebody drops out. Jerry intended to meet his friends to see a movie, ''CheckMate'', at 10:30. However, given the situation, he agrees to skip the movie and reschedule his act to the 11:00 slot. Jerry first heads to the earlier scheduled comedy act, only to learn that the act was scheduled for 9:15, not 9:50 as Jerry thought, and Buckles ended up filling his spot. Jerry then heads to the movie theater to inform his friends that he won't accompany them. Buckles insists on sharing the taxicab with Jerry, and irrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basta't Kasama Kita (film)
''Basta't Kasama Kita'' () is a 1995 Philippine romantic comedy, romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos on her feature film directorial debut. The film stars Aga Muhlach and Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican actress and Miss Universe 1993, Dayanara Torres. The plot is similar to that of the 1953 film ''Roman Holiday'', which was directed by William Wyler and starred Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The film was produced and released by Star Cinema on February 1, 1995. ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' became a box office success and in the later years, the film was selected as one of the best romantic-comedy films in the last 25 years, according to a retrospective by CNN Philippines in 2017. The film was digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Lab. Synopsis The film follows Marinella (Torres), a European royalty who longs for an independent life by plotting a royal visit to the Philippines and then to escape her security detail. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O-Ha! Ako Pa?
''O-Ha! Ako Pa?'' is a 1994 Filipino comedy film directed by Mike Relon Makiling and starring Jimmy Santos. Plot The film's story is about the tenants of an exclusive village and the security guard hired to protect them. Ryan (Jimmy Santos) is a stupid but honest security guard while Nonong (Ogie Alcasid) is a clever country boy who comes to the big city to live with his cousin Steven ( Patrick Guzman). When a problem led by a con artist named General Motorola (Paquito Diaz) arose, things will never be the same again for Ryan and the community but romance fills the air and love conquers all. Cast *Jimmy Santos as Ryan *Ogie Alcasid as Nonong * Sunshine Cruz as Yvette * Patrick Guzman as Steven * Babalu as Raul Malino/Chief Babalu * Michael V. as Jack *Jenette Fernando as Ligaya *Ruby Rodriguez as Elsa *Lailani Navarro as Gigi *Paolo Contis as Bad Teddy *Paquito Diaz as General Motorola/ head of Akyat Bahay *Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
