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Da Adventures Of Pedro Penduko
''Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'' () is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is the first installment of '' Komiks''. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Trina N. Dayrit, Erick C. Salud, Dondon S. Santos, Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Matt Evans in this role. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from September 9, 2006 to April 28, 2007, and was replaced by '' Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao''. Unlike the stories in the first two seasons of ''Komiks'', which were mostly presented in a single episode or at most in two episodes, ''Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'' will span the entire third (and fourth) season of the series. The ''Komiks'' TV series version In ''Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', the ABS-CBN network re-introduces the stories of Pedro, with Matt Evans of ''Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition'' fame in the title role. Also in the cast are Albert Martinez, Agot Isidro, Melissa Ricks, Bembol Roco, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
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] |
Fantasy Television
Fantasy television is a genre of television programming featuring elements of the Fantastique, fantastic, often including Magic (paranormal), magic, supernatural forces, or exotic fantasy worlds. Fantasy television programs are often based on tales from mythology and folklore, or are adapted from Fantasy, fantasy stories in other media. The boundaries of fantasy television often overlap with science fiction and horror fiction, horror but also realistic fiction. Genre and subgenres Similar to the difficulty faced by scholars of fantasy film, classifying a television program as fantasy can be somewhat problematic given the fluid boundaries of the genre. Not all programs with fantastic elements may qualify as fantasy. Children's programs in particular often feature fantastic elements that do not qualify the program as fantasy, such as the giant talking avian Big Bird of the popular PBS series ''Sesame Street''. Nevertheless, some critics classify certain children's programs that feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), professionally known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is best known for his role as Julio Madiaga in the 1975 film ''Manila in the Claws of Light'', which has since gained prominence as one of the greatest Philippine films of all time. He also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Filipino action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. He has twin sons who are also actors named Felix and Dominic. He is well known for his collaborations with director Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century. Career Prior to beginning his acting career, Roco underwent an 18-month rehabilitation program at the Drug Abu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Durano
Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of '' That's Entertainment'' of German Moreno. Early life and education Durano grew up in Cebu and hails from the Durano political clan of the province. He is the nephew of incumbent Danao City vice-mayor Ramon Durano III. Other ventures Politics Durano filed for candidacy in the mayoral elections in Sogod, Cebu, to be held in May 2025. His platform includes promoting affordable water among the residents of Sogod, addressing their concerns about high electricity rates, and completing the construction of unfinished road projects. He will run for mayor under the Durano-led Barug Alang Sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya () political party. Durano emphasized that although he is known to the public as an actor from Manila, he is determined to prove to the Cebuanos that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niña Jose-Quiambao
Mary Clare Judith Phyllis "Nina" Atienza Jose-Quiambao (; born August 26, 1988) is a Filipina actress and politician serving as the mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, since 2022. She was a competitor in '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1'' in 2006. She is currently a contract actress for the ABS-CBN television network.Niña Jose: 'My boobs are real!' , ABS-CBN News , Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on June 21, 2011. She has appeared on the cover of '' FHM Philippines'' magazine. Life and career Personal life Jose ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout juan for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, Cuenca appeared in several television and print advertisements including those for Safeguard, Coke and Globe Telecom. At eleven, he had cameo roles in movies such as ''Takbo Barbara Takbo'' and ''Panday'' in 1998. It was followed by another cameo in the 1999 film adaptation of the fantasy anthology, '' Wansapanataym''. In 2003, he returned to show business under GMA Network and appeared in the youth-oriented drama series, '' Click'', where he was welcomed as a member of its third batch. Cuenca played a number of supporting roles in '' Hanggang Kailan'', '' Forever in My Heart'' and the fifth season of '' Love to Love''. In 2005, he starred as Kahlil in the hit fantasy series '' Encantadia''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitkat (comedian)
Soraya Ray L. Bañas (born September 23, 1984), better known as Kitkat, is a singer, comedian, TV host, and actress in the Philippines. She is known as "The Stolen Diva" and is managed by Star Magic. Kitkat performs as a stand-up singer and comedian at The Punchline, Laffline, and Metro Comedy Bar. Her first solo concert took place in January 2009 at Metro Bar. She often portrays sidekick roles in television series and movies. Additionally, she has appeared on the game show '' The Singing Bee''. Early life Kitkat was born on September 23, 1987, in Manila, Philippines. At seven years old, she was a grand finalist in a children's beauty contest on GMA 7's ''Lunch Date'' and was named the 5-week champion of '' Tanghalan ng Kampeon'', hosted by Pilita Corrales and Bert Tawa Marcelo. She was also featured on the children’s show ''Yan ang Bata'' during her childhood. Kitkat participated in amateur singing contests across various cities and on television while still a child. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born 20 July 1966), professionally known as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in several telenovelas including '' Tayong Dalawa'', '' Tanging Yaman'', '' Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'', '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'', and '' Can't Buy Me Love''. Isidro started as a back-up singer alongside her sisters Olive Cruz and Tina Isorena in '' The Sharon Cuneta Show''. She was urged by Johnny Manahan or Mr. M to fill-in for then pregnant Melissa de Leon in the noontime show '' 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila''. Early life Agot Isidro was born on July 20, 1966 in Marikina, Rizal, where she was raised. She is fourth among six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha, and is their youngest daughter. Her grandfather, Narciso G. Isidro, was a Marikina businessman, film producer and former municipal councilor. She considered herself as "daddy's girl", and growing up, she never saw herself as beauti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Martinez
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "''King of Philippine Teleseryes''", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and cinema. He is best known for his performances in acclaimed films such as ''Rosario'' (2010), '' Rizal in Dapitan'' (1997), '' Segurista'' (1996) and '' Sidhi'' (1999), as well as in multiple hit television series like '' Ang Probinsyano'' (2015), '' Kadenang Ginto'' (2018), '' Juan dela Cruz'' (2013) and '' The General's Daughter'' (2019). With a career spanning four decades in the showbusiness, Martinez made his screen debut in 1980 and has since starred in over 60 television series and movies. He has won 2 FAMAS Awards for ' Best Actor' & ' Best Director', 2 Gawad Urian Awards and several nominations from the Bogota Film Festival and at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Early life Alberto Pineda Martinez was born in Manila o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (December 16, 1933 – January 25, 2025), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), was an American-born Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she appeared in over Gloria Romero on screen and stage, 250 motion pictures and television productions in a range of genres throughout her career spanning nearly seven decades. She was the Philippines' highest paid movie actress of the 1950s and was one of the top box-office draws for nearly two decades, making her one of the major stars of the first Cinema of the Philippines, Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Romero began appearing as a background actor at the age of 16. After a series of minor film roles, she launched a career with a secondary role in ''Madame X'' (1952) and won her first FAMAS Award, FAMAS FAMAS Award for Best Actress, Award for Best Actress for playing a wacky tobacco-smoking maiden in ''Ilocana Maiden, Dalagang Ilocana'' (1954). She continued to gain success for he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Ricks
Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipino actress. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search ''Star Circle Quest'' on ABS-CBN. Background Melissa Marie Ricks was born on January 9, 1990 to Kelly Ricks and Josie Ricks in Fontana, California. Her father is the president and director of S&R Membership Shopping Philippines. In 2013, Ricks and her former schoolmate Charles Togezaki welcomed their first child Kiera. Mikaela (born January 14, 2023) is her child with her non-showbiz husband, Michael Macatangay. Career In 2004, Ricks joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN, ''Star Circle Quest''. She was one of the top 10 Questors or Magic Circle of 10, and after few weeks of training, made it to the final 5 or Magic Circle of 5. In the Grand Questor's Night, she was declared as the 4th runner up. After the contest, Ricks guested in some TV shows of ABS-CBN particularly in the youth oriented drama '' SCQ Reload'' and variety show '' ASAP Fanatic''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Penduko
Pedro Penduko is a Filipino fictional comic book character created by National Artist for Literature Francisco V. Coching. The character, who is styled as a folk hero, debuted in the magazine ''Liwayway'' in 1954. In his numerous incarnations, Pedro Penduko is an ordinary human being with no superpowers. He is, however, resourceful and quick-witted in battling evil forces. He is aided by a magical amulet (known as ''Mutya'' in the television series). He is first introduced in the 1994 and 2000 films as a descendant of a family of legendary heroes but is a coward. In the television version however, Pedro is the son of a mortal and a lambana (fairy) whose adventure begins as he starts searching for his lost father. He then encounters extraordinary creatures unique in Philippine folklore. Filipino actor Efren Reyes Sr. was the first to play the role in a film. The second and iconic portrayal of Pedro Penduko was that of Ramon Zamora. The popular version of the character in the 90 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
