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Dayo
''Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia'' () also called ''Niko: The Journey to Magika'' in English-speaking countries, is a 2008 Filipino animation, Philippine animated Adventure film, adventure fantasy film written by Artemio Abad, Jr. and Eric Cabahug and directed by Robert Quilao. and Produced by Cutting Edge Productions, the film revolves around Bubuy who has to save his grandparents who were abducted and brought to the strange land called Elementalia, home to a host of strange creatures from Philippine mythology. ''Dayo'' is the Philippines' first all-digital full-length animated feature film, was released on December 25, 2008 as an official entry to 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, 34th Metro Manila Film Festival. Overview ''Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia'' is a heartwarming story of overcoming one's fear and succeeding over adversity. The plot revolves around Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas) who is out to save his abducted grandparents in the land of ''Elementalia,'' a magical and my ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Animation
Philippine animation, also known as Pinoy animation or Filipino animation, has a strong history of animation in Southeast Asia started in the mid-20th century. Pioneered in Cartooning in the Philippines, cartooning, the animation provided in media including films, television commercials and series, and video games. It came out the very first animated short was the Philippine comics, komiks illustrator and cartoonist Larry Alcala, Lauro "Larry" Alcala, the founding father of Philippine animation. The early years of Philippine animation were mainly commercial advertising in the mid-1950s and later reinvented as a medium and avant-garde, art form started in 1961. Painting, Painter Rodolfo Paras-Perez and cartoonists José Zabala-Santos and Francisco Reyes (illustrator), Francisco Reyes are considered the first pioneers of Philippine animation in mid-20th century."Larry Alcala, 1926–2002", UP''date'' Diliman (May–June 2002) Since the Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival started from December 25, 2008, to January 7, 2009. This year marks the return of the Escalera brothers in '' Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)'' and the hardworking mother, Ina Montecillo in '' Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat''. Compared to last year's nine official entries, however, this year has only eight, all of which are being shown simultaneously during the 10-day run of the film fest. The lineup includes four comedy movies, two dramatic flicks, a horror trilogy and a digital animated film. It is expected to run from December 25, 2008, to January 7, 2009. All official entries are open on Christmas Day. Viva Films' '' Baler'', which aims to retell a contentious event of the Philippine revolution that happened in the church of San Luis de Tolosa in Baler, Aurora from July 1998 to June 1899, won ten awards including the Best Picture, Best Actress for Anne Curtis, Best Director for Mark Meily and the Gatpuno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moymoy Palaboy
Moymoy Palaboy is a Filipino comic and singing duo known for their uploaded lip sync videos in YouTube. The duo consists of the Macasero brothers, James Ronald (a.k.a. Moymoy, born on July 17, 1983, in Pasay) and Rodfil (a.k.a. Roadfill, born on August 28, 1985, in Pasay). They are now GMA Network contract artists. Biographies Before James and Rodfil's career started, their mother, Nenita Obeso developed breast cancer. When she died in 2006, their aunt, Benny Obeso (fondly called ''Mama Auntie'' by her nephews) took them in. The brothers went to the same public elementary and high schools in Pasay. For their college education, they had both attended the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. James majored in Broadcasting, but dropped out of college to find a job and help his "stepmother". His brother Rodfil finished a Business Management course and used to work as an in-house sales representative at the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). Rodfil is known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manananggal
The ''manananggal'' () is a mythical creature in the Philippines that is able to separate its upper torso from the lower part of its body. Their fangs and wings give them a vampire-like appearance. Mythology The word ''manananggál'' is derived from the Tagalog word ''tanggál'', meaning "to remove" or "to separate", and literally translating to "remover" or "separator". In this case, it may be interpreted as "one who separates itself". The name is also associated with an expression referring to a severed torso. In Philippine folklore, the ''manananggal'' is typically portrayed as a fearsome and grotesque creature, most often depicted as female. It is known to detach its upper torso from its lower half, with its entrails exposed, and grow large, bat-like wings used to fly at night in search of victims. The ''manananggal'' is commonly believed to prey on sleeping, pregnant women by using an elongated, proboscis-like tongue to extract fetuses or draw blood. Folklore also ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peque Gallaga
Maurice Gallaga (August 25, 1943 – May 7, 2020), better known as Peque Gallaga, was a multi-awarded Filipino film-maker. His most significant achievement in film was , which he directed after winning a scriptwriting contest sponsored by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines. He has received an award from the International Film Festival of Flanders-Ghent, Belgium in 1983; a Special Jury Award from the Manila International Film Festival; and the 2004 Gawad CCP para sa Sining. Education Gallaga spent his elementary and high school years at De La Salle University in City of Manila, then finished his bachelor's in commerce and liberal arts at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province, Visayas. He taught theater and film at the University of St. La Salle. Career Rise to prominence Upon moving back to Manila, he got involved in television musicals and eventually co-directed the film ''Binhi'' with Butch Perez. He also directed the movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokwang
Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipinos, Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She also received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom ''Aalog-Alog'' and the Best Female Comedian award from People's Choice Awards. She became a host of the variety shows ''Wowowee'', ''Pilipinas Win na Win'' and ''Happy Yipee Yehey''. Early life Pokwang was born as Marietta Subong on August 27, 1972 in Iloilo City. Her family lives in Antipolo, Rizal (province), Rizal. Her father was a drunkard and her mother had difficulties in raising Pokwang and her 11 other siblings. Pokwang was the seventh born among her siblings. Career As a migrant worker In 1990, Pokwang went to Japan as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and worked as a group dancer, going home to the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nova Villa
Novelita Acosta Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known by her stage name, Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress. Known primarily as the "Goddess of Comedy", she is regarded as one of the pillars in Philippine entertainment and is celebrated as one of the greatest Filipino comedians of all time. She has since appeared in over 150 films and has been prominent in situational comedies such as '' Chicks to Chicks'' (1971-1991), ''Home Along Da Riles'' (1992-2003) and '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2010-present). Among her many accolades includes the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal" bestowed by Pope Francis, the highest papal award the Vatican can give a layperson. She is the third actress with the most wins (4) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the " Best Comedy Actress" category. She was also honored with the Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award, Manuel de Leon Award for Exemplary Achievement at the 37th Luna Awards, and the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurice Guillen
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of '' Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama '' A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Manalo
John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He is the nephew of Jericho Rosales. Career Manalo starred in ''My First Lessons with Jollibee'' in which he co-stars with Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro and Nikki Bagaporo. In 2004, Manalo had his film debut ''Feng Shui'' as he played the role of Kris Aquino's son Denton. This film gave him 2 awards as 21st PMPC Awards for Movies – Best Child Performer and 2005 FAMAS Awards – Best Child Actor. And for the series of '' Mga Anghel na Walang Langit'', Manalo got his 2 awards in The Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation as Most Popular Child Actor and Best Child Performer. At a young age of 9, he became a multi-awarded child actor. Manalo lives in Parang, Marikina with his parents (Rey and Lot), older sister ( Che) and two older brothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nash Aguas
Aeign Zackrey "Nash" Aguas Victoriano (; born October 10, 1998) is a Filipino actor and politician. Since 2022, he has been serving as a councilor of Cavite City. In 2004, Aguas won the first season of the televised talent competition '' Star Circle Kid Quest'' on ABS-CBN. As a child actor on the network, he was a mainstay of the sketch comedy series '' Goin' Bulilit'' (2005–2011) and appeared in the 2007 teleserye '' Maria Flordeluna''. As a teenager, he appeared in the teen sitcom '' Luv U'' (2013–2016) and played a teenage father in '' Bagito'' (2014). For his role in '' The Good Son'' (2017–2018), he received a PMPC Star Award nomination for Best Drama Actor. As a young adult, he appeared in '' A Soldier's Heart'' (2020). In film, Aguas appeared in the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' horror film series and won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer twice—for '' Shake, Rattle and Roll 8'' (2006) and '' Shake, Rattle and Roll 9'' (2007). He als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slingshot
A slingshot or catapult is a small hand-powered projectile weapon. The classic form consists of a Y-shaped frame, with two tubes or strips made from either a natural rubber or synthetic elastic material. These are attached to the upper two ends. The other ends of the strips lead back to a pouch that holds the projectile. One hand holds the frame, while the other hand grasps the pocket and draws it back to the desired extent to provide power for the projectile—up to a full span of the arms with sufficiently long bands. Other names include catapult (United Kingdom), peashooter (United States), gulel (India), (South Africa), or ging, shanghai, pachoonga (Australia and New Zealand) Use and history Slingshots depend on strong Elasticity (physics), elastic materials for their projectile firepower, typically vulcanization, vulcanized natural rubber or the equivalent such as silicone rubber tubing, and thus date no earlier than the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tikbalang
The Tikbalang (/ˈtikbaˌlaŋ/) (also Tigbalang, Tigbalan, Tikbalan, Tigbolan, or Werehorse) is a creature of Philippine folklore said to lurk in the mountains and rainforests of the Philippines. It is a tall, bony humanoid (half-human and half-horse) creature with the head and hooves of a horse and disproportionately long limbs, to the point that its knees reach above its head when it squats down. In some versions, it is a transformation of an aborted fetus sent to earth from limbo. Origins As horses weren't native to the Philippines in the pre-Spanish era, the earliest written records about the tikbalang did not specify horse or animal morphology. Documents from Spanish friars such as Juan de Plasencia's ''Customs of the Tagalogs'' (1589) describe the tikbalang as ghosts and spirits of the forests, associated with the terms ''multo'' and ''bibit''. Entries in early Spanish-Tagalog dictionaries defined ''tigbalang'' as "''fantasma de montes''" (phantoms of the mountain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
