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Diva (TV Series)
''Diva'' is a 2010 Philippine television drama comedy musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Regine Velasquez in the title role. It premiered on March 1, 2010, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 30, 2010, with a total of 107 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Regine Velasquez as Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez / Melody ;Supporting cast * Rufa Mae Quinto as Lady Garcia Mendoza * Mark Anthony Fernandez as Gary / Ate Kuh * TJ Trinidad as Martin Valencia * Glaiza de Castro as Tiffany Mendoza * Mark Herras as Joey Pepe Smith Fernandez * Jaya as Barang / Barbra * Randy Santiago as George del Rosario * Ynna Asistio as Vanessa * Boboy Garovillo as Elvis Fernandez * Gloria Diaz as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez ;Recurring cast * Enzo Pineda as Luke * Gretchen Espina as Debbie Romasanta * Michelle O'Bombshell as Elton * Chariz Solomon as Did * Caridad Sanchez as Aretha Abdul-Ah * Yassi Pressman as Olivia * Nadia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Santiago
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, musician, director, producer and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr. He graduated from De La Salle University. As an actor, Santiago has acted in movies such as ''Paikot-ikot'', released in 1990, ''Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)!'' (2000), in which he portrayed Tiburcio, and '' Taray at Teroy'' (1988). As a film producer, he has produced movies such as "JR", released in 1983, and "Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato" (1982). Personal life Santiago is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi. Santiago is rarely seen in public without sunglasses due to lazy eye. Santiago mentioned in an interview in '' Magandang Buhay'' that his eyelid condition was a result of a cyst A cyst is a closed sac, hav ... [...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] |
Chinggoy Alonzo
Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the theater industry since the 1960s as an actor and stage director, including work with repertory group The Company of Players. He appeared in several films such as ''Dito Sa Pitong Gatang'' (1992), ''Sana Pag-ibig Na'' (1998), and ''Linlang'' (1999). He played Don Ramón, the father of Dingdong Dantes' character in the drama series '' Sana ay Ikaw na Nga'' (2002), and the father of Iza Calzado's character in the 2006 film ''Moments of Love''. He was known for portraying the character Evades in the fantasy series '' Encantadia''. Recently, he also appeared in the historical epic series ''Indio'' (2013). His last television appearance was in the revenge drama series ''Wildflower'' (2017), where he played the role of Senator Pablo Alcantar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Soriano
Carmen Soriano (born July 6, 1940) is a Filipino actress and singer. Early life Soriano's father was Fernando Soriano. Soriano's mother was Luz Concepcion, an English teacher. Soriano is the eldest daughter and she is the 4th of six siblings. Career In 1957, Soriano won the beauty pageant and became Miss Manila. Soriano earned a trip to Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Soriano's singing was trained by Celso Carillo, a musician. Soriano became a singer at Winner House in Hong Kong. In Manila, Soriano sang at the Manila Hotel and Bulakeña Restaurant. Discography Albums *''A Touch of Carmen'' (1969) *''D'yos Lamang ang Nakakaalam'' (1977) *''I Am, I Said'' (1977) *''Malayo Man, Malapit Din'' (1977) Singles *"Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig" (1977) *"Bluebird" (1977) *"Bulung-Bulungan" (1977) *"Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak" (1977) *"Dalagang Pilipina" (1977) *"Di Ba't Ako'y Tao Ring May Damdamin" (1977) *" Halikan Mo at Magpaalam sa Kahapon" (1977) *"Hear My Prayer" (1969) *" I Am, I Said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diego Llorico
Diego Llorico (born December 15, 1971), known mononymously as Diego, is a Filipino actor, segment producer and comedian. He is known for his appearances on the comedy films '' Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'' (2012) and '' D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!'' (2012), and the television comedy sketch gag show ''Bubble Gang ''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Llorico, Diego Living people Actors from Pasay Male actors from Metro Manila Filipino male television actors GMA Network (company) people 1971 births Filipino male film actors Gay comedians Filipino gay actors Filipino LGBTQ comedians Filipino male comedians 21st-century Filipino LGBTQ people Filipino sketch comedians Comedians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangie Labalan
Maria Cristina Labalan (born January 20, 1943), known professionally as Vangie Labalan is a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach, and voice actress. Life Maria Cristina Labalan was born on January 20, 1943 in Bago, Negros Occidental. She is the widow of Noli, a former casino-dealer, and has four children and nine grandchildren. Labalan owns a company called "Synch Masters", which specialized in dubbing Mexican telenovelas and anime shows in Filipino. Career She began her career in radio in 1962 in Bacolod before going on to television and film, and she has been in the entertainment industry for half a century. She was discovered by the filmmaker, stage and television director, actor, and screenwriter, Ishmael Bernal when he noticed the natural actress in her while supervising the dubbing of the film ''Aliw'' starred by Lorna Tolentino in 1979. Labalan rose to prominence for her breakout performance as Aling Saling, Nora Aunor's mother in '' Himala'' (1982), in which she co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yassi Pressman
Yasmin Isabel “Yassi” Pressman (born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit series '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''. Early life Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa. Career Pressman is best known for her breakthrough role in '' Ang Probinsyano'' as Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay, she is known in the Philippine show business as a versatile actress, singer and dancer. Pressman regularly appears in TV series, variety shows, local blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement advertisements. She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001. In 2006, she was ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 in Mandaue) is a Filipino actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) ''Gulong ng Palad'' as a household mother of Luisa. Early life and career Caridad Sanchez's father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress. As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in ''Gulong ng Palad,'' a classic radio serial turned TV soap on the old BBC 2. She then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chariz Solomon
Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' since 2012 and is best known for her role as Janice Generoso in the sitcom '' Pepito Manaloto'', which she has portrayed since 2013. Personal life Chariz is the eldest of four children born to an Irish-Filipino soldier and a Filipina entertainer based in Japan. Her parents separated when she was four years old. She later enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas to pursue a degree in Tourism but did not complete her studies. Following her departure from college, she attempted to work as an entertainer in Japan, following in her mother’s footsteps; however, her visa application was denied. As the academic year had already commenced, she was unable to re-enroll at the time. She is the sister of Filipino television personalities Fifth Solom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretchen Espina
Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina (born January 8, 1988, in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and politician who rose to notability after winning ''Pinoy Idol'', an interactive reality-based singing competition. Although she is credited as the first Pinoy Idol, Espina is technically the second winner of a Philippine ''Idol'' franchise, after Mau Marcelo of ''Philippine Idol'' in 2006. She came from the political family of Espinas of Biliran. Her father Rogelio Espina, is a former governor and the current representative of the lone district of Biliran, while her grandfather Gerardo Espina, Sr. is a former representative and mayor of Naval, Biliran and her uncle Gerardo Espina, Jr is a former representative and current governor of Biliran. Biography Early life Espina came from a musically inclined family who is also the prominent political family in Biliran, with her father, Congressman Dr. Rogelio "Roger" J. Espina, Representative of the Lone District of Biliran, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enzo Pineda
Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda (born August 12, 1990) is a Filipino actor. He is the finalist who won the title of First Prince in the GMA Network's fifth season of ''StarStruck''. He is currently an ABS-CBN's Star Magic artist. International Award 2025 Enzo Pineda won the Best Actor Award at the Emirates Film Festival 2025, 11th Edition, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 18, 2025. He won the award for his performance in the film ''"As The Call So The Echo"'', a short film written and directed by Rusty Palacio Guarin. The film was produced by Aquino Plotado under his production company, Aquino Plotado Film International, based in the United Arab Emirates. Filmography Films Television series Personal life Enzo's father, Enrico Pineda, is Manny Pacquiao's business manager. In 2021, he became a Marine reservist after completing the basic citizen military course under the Philippine Navy with the rank of staff sergeant. In October 2024, Pineda filed his can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |