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Chito S. Roño
Chito Sarmiento Roño (; born April 26, 1954), also known as Sixto Kayko and Chito S. Roño, is a Filipino writer, producer, and director. He is known for his expansive vision and special-effects-heavy films. He came to prominence in the Cinema of the Philippines, Philippine film industry as a director with films like ''Private Show'' (1986), and ''Itanong Mo Sa Buwan'' (''The Moonchild''; 1988) with the latter earning accolades from the Gawad Urian Awards. He also won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director for the films ''Nasaan ang Puso'' (''Where is the Heart''; 1997), and ''Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure'' (2001). In the 1990s, he was instrumental in the formation of the Pinoy rock band Rivermaya as well as the dance group Streetboys. He also directed the family drama ''Signal Rock'' (2018) which was the Philippines' entry to the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Best Foreign Language Film category at the 91st Academy Awards. He also direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calbayog
Calbayog, officially the City of Calbayog (; ), is a component city in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 186,960 people. It lies along the coastal region of the province stretching about from the northern tip of the island and from southern boundaries. It is the sixth largest city in terms of land and water areas in the Philippines. It is the nineteenth city of the Philippines. In 2020, Calbayog has 37,807 households with a population of 186,960 people, making up 24.7% of the total population of the province of Samar which is the most populous. Calbayog is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern Visayas. Calbayog is subdivided into three major districts: Calbayog, Tinambacan and Oquendo. History Unraveling of Revolutionary Society, ''Katipunan'' After the exile of Rizal in Dapitan, the Katipunan was born in Binondo, Manila. Andres Bonifacio and his men moved heaven and earth to fight against the Spanish gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philippine Star
''The Philippine Star'' (self-styled ''The Philippine STAR'') is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines and the flagship brand of the Philstar Media Group. First published on July 28, 1986, by veteran journalists Betty Go-Belmonte, Max Soliven and Art Borjal, it is one of several Philippine newspapers founded after the 1986 People Power Revolution. Its sister publications include business newspaper '' BusinessWorld''; Cebu-based, English-language broadsheet '' The Freeman''; Filipino-language tabloids '' Pilipino Star Ngayon'' and ''Pang-Masa''; Cebuano-language tabloid ''Banat'', online news portals Philstar.com, PhilstarLife.com, Interaksyon (formerly with News5), LatestChika.com, Wheels.PH, PropertyReport.PH, Multiverse.PH and TV/digital production unit Philstar TV. In March 2014, the newspaper was acquired by MediaQuest Holdings, Inc., a media conglomerate subsidized by the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, after the company purchased a majority stake in Philst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' is a 1994 Filipino drama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Ricky Lee. Starring Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion and Zsa Zsa Padilla, the film tells the story of a close friendship that becomes strained when the wife finds her husband having an affair with her bestfriend. It is one of the films restored by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project. Produced by Star Cinema and Moviestars Productions, the film was theatrically released on March 16, 1994. In 2021, Maricel's line "Huwag mo akong ma-Terry Terry!" became a trend on the internet. Plot Dave (Gabby Concepcion) and workmate Alex (Matt Ranillo III) are best friends as well as their wives, Terry (Maricel Soriano), a plain housewife, and Monique (Zsa Zsa Padilla), a successful television host. When the Vice President of Finance, where Dave and Alex are working, died, Dave knew that Alex would be his replacement. Dave and Terry had a toxic relationship as Terry had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Separada
''Separada'' (English: ''A Separated Woman'') is a 1994 Philippine melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee and Tessie Tomas. The film stars Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano, who were separated in real life in 1991, as the married couple whose marriage became dysfunctional when the husband committed an affair with another woman, leaving his wife to take care their two children single-handedly. It also includes the special participation of Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Lorena, and Lani Mercado, and the introduction of then-child stars Patrick Garcia and Angelica Panganiban in cinema. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on 12 October 1994 and became successful at the box office and received acclaim from critics and audiences. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab. Synopsis Melissa became a single parent to their two children, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narito Ang Puso Ko
( / international title: ''Here is My Heart'') is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Enrico Quizon and Gina Alajar, it stars Jolina Magdangal, Raymart Santiago and James Blanco. It premiered on June 9, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 5, 2004 with a total of 175 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jolina Magdangal as Antonina San Victores / Isabella Campuspos * Raymart Santiago as Rodolfo Perez * James Blanco as Santiago "Santi" Tatlonghari ;Supporting cast * Rosa Rosal as Dolores San Victores * Eddie Garcia as Felipe San Victores * Amy Austria as Elsa Campuspos * Dina Bonnevie Geraldyn "Dina" Schaer Bonnevie (, formerly Sotto, Penson, and Savellano; born January 27, 1962) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kailan Ka Magiging Akin
''Kailan Ka Magiging Akin'' () is a 1991 Philippine crime thriller melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Mia A. Concio, based on the DYHP Cebu radio drama ''Anak Ko''. The film stars Janice de Belen, Gabby Concepcion, Eddie Gutierrez, Charo Santos-Concio, Vivian Velez, Gina Alajar, Julio Diaz, Carmina Villarroel, and Cherry Pie Picache, and child actress Lady Lee. The theme song of the same name was performed by Dulce, with compositions by Nonong Buencamino and lyrics by Jose Bartolome. Produced and distributed by Vision Films, the film was theatrically released on 20 June 1991, as one of the entries for the newly revived Manila Film Festival The Manila Tagalog Film Festival, also known as the Manila Film Festival, was a film festival organized in the city of Manila, Philippines. It is considered as the precursor to the Metro Manila Film Festival. History Then- Manila Mayor Antoni .... In 2025, the film was digitally scanned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka?
''Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka?'' () is a 1990 Philippine erotic psychological thriller melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Jose Javier Reyes, with additional screenplay inputs by Raquel Villavicencio. With a plot reminiscent of Adrian Lyne's 1987 film ''Fatal Attraction'', the film stars Dawn Zulueta, Julio Diaz, and Vivian Velez, along with a supporting cast that includes Angie Ferro, Chanda Romero, Orestes Ojeda, and Joel Lamangan. Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on 11 July 1990. Plot Before the wedding to his fiancee Grace Lozano, real estate developer Alex Katigbak made a one-night stand with stockbroker Catherine Posadas. However, things would get worse when Catherine, who wanted him to take their relationship to the next level, took violent turns in destroying the lives and relationships of both Grace and Alex by various means, including stalking and giving stuff that was deemed a threat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino Media conglomerate, media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, Broadcast syndication, program syndication provider, film distributor and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). The conglomerate is Metonymy, metonymically called as "Ignacia" due to the location of its headquarters ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Antonio Quirino, Judge Antonio Quirino, br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhong Hilario
Virgilio "Jhong" Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976) is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently serving as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district since 2016. He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of '' Mara Clara'' (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime.'' Early life and education Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vhong Navarro
Ferdinand Hipolito "Vhong" Navarro (born January 4, 1977), is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist, and television host. He is known for his comedic performances in films such as '' Mr. Suave'' (2003), '' Gagamboy'' (2004), and '' Agent X44'' (2007). Navarro is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime'' (2009–present) and was previously a member of the dance group Streetboys, alongside fellow host Jhong Hilario. Early life Navarro was born in Makati in January 1977. He dreamed to be a professional dancer and started as a member of the dance group Streetboys, organized by director Chito Roño before starting his career in comedy. Career Film career Navarro became a star in the film Mr. Suave, a parody of the Parokya ni Edgar song of the same name. Navarro started to gain recognition for his acting skills when he appeared in the film No Other Woman in 2011. He has since then starred in a number of films such as '' The Amazing Praybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Mabesa
Antonio "Tony" Ocampo Mabesa ONA (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor. With a career spanning over 70 years, he was a founding father of Philippine university theater and one of the most prominent theater directors in the country. For his work, he was known as a "Lion of the Theater". He founded the theater groups Dulaang UP and the UP Playwrights' Theatre. Early life and education Mabesa was born in Los Baños, Laguna. He entered high school at the University of the Philippines Rural High School, where he first directed a school production. He finished his degree in Agriculture at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where he was mentored by Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. He was a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi. He pursued a master's degree in theater arts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1965, and a master's degree in education at the University of Delaware in 1969. He took f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Philippines College Of Mass Communication
The University of the Philippines Diliman (also called UPD; ), also referred to as UP Diliman, is a public, coeducational, research university located in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established on February 12, 1949, as the flagship campus and seat of administration of the University of the Philippines System, the national university of the Philippines. As a member of the University of the Philippines System, it is the fourth oldest and is the largest constituent campus in terms of the number of degree-granting academic units, student population, faculty, and library resources. There are 27 degree-granting units on campus, accounting for 26,349 students of which, 17,117 are undergraduates. UP Diliman had a complement of 1,620 regular faculty in 2023, of whom 499 have doctoral degrees. In addition to the units in the main campus, UP Diliman has extension programs in Angeles City, Pampanga (the Clark Freeport Zone area) and Olongapo, Zambales, as well as a marine la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
