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Darna (2009 TV Series)
''Darna'' is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Mars Ravelo's fictional Philippine superheroine of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on August 10, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 19, 2010 with a total of 140 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Narda / Darna / Evil Darna / Ex-O / Phoenix ;Supporting cast * Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo / Black Rider * Dennis Trillo as Pancho * Iwa Moto as Valentina * Nadine Samonte as Roma / Babaeng Impakta * Ehra Madrigal as Armida / Babaeng Lawin * Francine Prieto as Lucifera / Babaeng Tuod * Maggie Wilson as Octavia Moran / Lutgarda Morales / Babaeng Linta * Rochelle Pangilinan as Deborah Santos * Jackie Rice as Helena / Helga * Roxanne Barcelo as Aleli * Buboy Villar as Carding "Ding" Santos * Rufa Mae Quin ... [...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] |
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa. His breakout roles in the movies include ''Pare Ko'', ''Mangarap Ka'' and ''Matimbang Pa sa Dugo'' which featured him as a lead star. In 1996, he received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the 3 aforementioned movies he did. However, the year 1998 started a downward spiral in Fernandez's career and personal life following an assault case that was filed against him by an American socialite and the break-up with his then-girlfriend Claudine Barretto. His home studio Regal Films attempted to launch him as an action star in the movies ''Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy'' and ''Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo'' but both movie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Vargas
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979) is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022. He previously served as a city councilor from the 2nd district from 2010 to 2013 and as representative from the 5th district from 2013 to 2022. As an actor, he is known for his portrayal of Aquil and Amarro in the '' Encantadia'' franchise. Biography and career Vargas was born on October 24, 1979, in Quezon City to Alfredo "Freddieboy" Vargas, Jr. and Atty. Susana Dumlao-Vargas. He graduated in A.B. Management Economics in Ateneo de Manila University. For his graduate studies, he went to the University of the Philippines Diliman and earned his master's degree in Public Administration. As an actor, he started his career as a member of ABS-CBN Star Magic (formerly Star Circle) acting workshop Batch 10. From there, he had his TV role in the drama soap opera, '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'', from the same network. But ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymart Santiago
Raymond Alan Martin Legaspi-Santiago (born July 20, 1973) is a Filipino actor, comedian and host. Career After making his movie debut in Viva Films' youth comedy ''Estudyante Blues'' (''Student Woes''), Santiago became a Viva contract artist and began making guest appearances on television programs while continuing in high school. Among the comedy movies he appeared in were ''Wooly Booly: Classmate kong Alien'', ''Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser kong Alien'' and ''Paikot-ikot''. Not long after, Viva launched him as a junior comedian in the movie ''Rocky en Rolly'', in which he starred opposite Jimmy Santos. The movie was a success, and he went on to ''Tootsie Wootsie'', where he worked with Herbert Bautista and Keempee de Leon. Sometimes afterward, Santiago transitioned to action films with ''Angelito San Miguel: Batang City Jail'', and went on to star in ''Magnong Rehas'', ''Pita: Terror ng Kalookan'', ''Noel Juico, Batang Kriminal'', and ''Dillinger ng Dose Pares''. His last m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television presenter, producer and model. Known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, she has been cited as a notable figure in Philippine pop culture. Dubbed as the "Comedy Princess", she is a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the Star Awards for Television, the most for any actress. Her other accolades include a Golden Screen Award and "Best Supporting Actress" at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, in addition to a nomination for a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. In 2006, ''The Philippine Star'' named her one of the greatest comedians of all time. Career 1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough Quinto's show business career began in 1994, when she was offered a position by '' That's Entertainment''. Her first film was ''Indecent Professor'', starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton. She then played supporting roles, until she got her first major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buboy Villar
Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, he was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, '' Tahanang Pinakamasaya!''. Villar is signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. Early life Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998, in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar, Sr. As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together. Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, Vlanz Karollyn. On August 2019, the couple welcomed their son, George Michael. Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of October 2020 they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxanne Barcelo
Anne Roxanne Barcelo (born January 20, 1985), also known as Roxee B, is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. In 2006, she became one of the 14 housemates of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. Before entering the Big Brother House, she was a finalist of ABC's ''Hollywood Dream''. She is best known for playing Natalie Alcantara in ''Wildflower''. Roxanne played the role of young Alba, an antagonist and guest character of '' Los Bastardos''. Personal life Born in Fairfax, Virginia, she spent her childhood in the United States. She was only eight years old when she joined and won "Best of the Best", a singing contest in the United States. Her broadcasting talent was again put to the test when she became a member of ESPN Kids. Already a professional child model, she did TV commercials for the Smithsonian Museum's 150th anniversary, 4th of July, GAP and JC Penney. She graduated from the School of the Holy Spirit in Quezon City and from Miriam College, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Rice
Jacqueline Sobreo Rice (born April 27, 1990) is a Filipino former actress, model, and singer. Until 2022, she was a contract artist of GMA Artist Center. Rice appeared as the cover girl for ''Maxim'' magazine in July 2009 and '' FHM'' twice in January 2010 and July 2012. Life and career Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, Rice grew up in Olongapo City, Zambales. She was a student at St. Anne Academy in Olongapo City when she entered showbusiness through GMA Network's reality search contest '' StarStruck'', where she became the Ultimate Female Survivor in the show's third season. After ''StarStruck'', she appeared in '' Love to Love.'' She was then suspended from work by GMA for six weeks after she was seen drinking and smoking in public. After her suspension, she appeared in '' Fantastikids,'' '' Princess Charming'' and later starred in ''Fantastic Man''. She then joined '' Dyesebel'' and '' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang''.Mendoza, Ruel (May 18, 2008Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochelle Pangilinan
Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was part of the original lineup of the SexBomb Girls, a dance group that gained popularity through the variety show ''Eat Bulaga!''. In 2007, she briefly rebranded as a rap artist under the name RoC. Personal life During her childhood, Rochelle Pangilinan lived in Barangay Dampalit, Malabon, a flood-prone area in the Philippines. She did not attend college. Her father died of emphysema in 2007. Pangilinan married actor Arthur Solinap on August 8, 2017. She gave birth to their daughter, Shiloh Jayne on February 24, 2019 by an emergency C-section. Career Dancing career Rochelle Pangilinan was still a student when she began joining barangay dance contests and television competitions, such as ''Eat Bulaga!''. There, she met Joy Cancio, her cousin’s trainer, who gave her a calling card and invited her to attend dance training sessions. Joy personally trained Rochelle and hired profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie 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] |
Francine Prieto
Anna Marie Falcon (born September 17, 1980 in Las Piñas, Philippines), known by her stage name Francine Prieto, is a Filipino actress, fashion model, and radio DJ. She is of Chinese Filipino and Norwegian descent. She has been dubbed the "Sensuality Queen" by Philippine media due to early appearances in daring roles for Seiko Films. Education Prieto studied B.S. Psychology at Adamson University, but was unable to finish her degree when she joined show business. Career Prieto began her career in the entertainment industry at an early age when she entered ''Eat Bulaga!s ''Little Miss Philippines'' in 1988, before becoming a member of '' That's Entertainment''. Modeling and pageantry In her teen years, she showed the makings of a high-profile model and ventured into the modeling industry. At 13, she was fielded in the ''Elite Model Look Search Philippines 1994'' (formerly ''Look of the Year'') and emerged as one of the finalists, where top model Linda Evangelista flew to Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known professionally as Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino actress. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career She received the "Most Promising Actress" award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She was included in the second installment of GMA's seasonal afternoon soap, '' Now and Forever'' with their plot entitled '' Ganti'' (''Revenge''). Then, she made another film teen-romance flick, ''Say That You Love Me''. She was also included in the comedy film, ''Hari ng Sablay''. She then acted in the television series '' Etheria'' and the movie ''Isusumbong Kita sa Kuya Ko'', which was an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She starred in '' Bakekang'' as Lorraine. Samonte which was followed by a role in '' Super Twins''. Then, she was then chosen to reprise the role of Hilda Koronel in the TV remake of '' Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap''. She starred in the TV remake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
