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Filipino Superheroes
The following is a list of Filipino (Pinoy) superheroes, who have either appeared in Filipino comic books ( komiks), television shows ( fantaserye), or movies. __NOTOC__ A *A-Gel from '' Batang X'' *Abdullah from "Kuwtmak" *Adarna from ''Sandugo'' *Afnan from "Kuwtmak" * Aguiluz from '' Mulawin'' *Agimat from ''Agimat, Ang Anting-anting ni Lolo'' and '' Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote'' and '' Si Agimat, si Enteg Kabisote at si Ako'' *Alakdan from '' Bayan Knights'' *Alamid from ''Sandugo'' *Alamid from the 1998 movie ''Alamid: Ang Alamat'' *Alena from ''Encantadia'' and '' Etheria'' *Alexandra Trese from ''Trese'' by Budjette Tan (writer) and Kajo Baldisimo (artist) *Almiro, Prince from ''The Last Prince'' *Alvera, Diwani from ''Enchanted Garden'' * Alwina from '' Mulawin''Alyas Aswang*Alyas Hunyango *Alyas Robin Hood *Alyssa from "Kuwtmak" *Aman Sinaya of the Diwatas (Philippine goddess of the sea; Marvel Comics' ''Thor & Hercules: Encyclopædia Mythologica'') *Amanikable, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino People
Filipinos () are citizens or people identified with the country of the Philippines. Filipinos come from various Austronesian peoples, all typically speaking Filipino language, Filipino, Philippine English, English, or other Philippine languages. Despite formerly being subject to Spanish Philippines, Spanish administration, less than 1% of Filipinos are fluent in Spanish language, Spanish. Currently, there are more than 185 Ethnic groups in the Philippines, ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines each with its own Languages of the Philippines, language, identity, culture, tradition, and history. Names The name ''Filipino'', as a demonym, was derived from the term , the name given to the archipelago in 1543 by the Spaniards, Spanish explorer and Order of Preachers, Dominican priest Ruy López de Villalobos, in honor of Philip II of Spain. During the History of the Philippines (1521–1898), Spanish period, natives of the Philippine islands were usually known in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchanted Garden
''Enchanted Garden'' is a Philippine fantasy-drama TV series broadcast by TV5.http://lionheartv.blogspot.com/2012/07/tv-releases-enchanted-gardens-extended.html Starring Alex Gonzaga, Alice Dixson, BB Gandanghari, Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Rufa Mae Quinto and Daniel Matsunaga. It aired from July 30, 2012 to January 4, 2013, and was replaced by '' Kidlat''. Plot Enchanted Garden is set against the entrancing garden world of Eden, parallel to the land of mortals where Queen Jasmina and her daughters Alvera, Valeriana and Quassia live. Alvera, Valerianna and Quassia are Diwanis — the appointed guardians of all plants and trees. Jealousy separates the sisters as Valerianna discovers Menandro's love for her sister Alvera. Menandro and Alvera's love brings forth a child, Aya, who grows up in the mortal world. Cast The Garden of Eden World of Mortals Special participation Extended cast Cameo appearance *Angeli Nicole Sanoy as young Aya * Francheska Salcedo as you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asero
''Asero'' () is a 1995 Philippine action film directed by Joey del Rosario. The film stars Cesar Montano in the title role. Plot Victor (Cesar) and Narding (Ricky) separate during childhood and grew up in different lives. Victor becomes a criminal, while Narding becomes a priest. Their friendship is put to a test when they meet again years later. Cast * Cesar Montano as Victor Asero ** Patrick Garcia as Young Victor * Ricky Davao as Narding ** Kristopher Peralta as Young Narding * Gelli de Belen as Vivian ** Paula Peralejo as Young Vivian * Bembol Roco as Spade * Al Tantay as Bugoy * Lito Legaspi as Col. Marino * Jao Mapa as Troy * Alfred Manal as Tisoy * Victor Neri as Ratso * Mark Vernal as Bembo * Kevin Vernal as Bentot * Christopher Roxas as Turko * Jason San Pedro as Topak * Eruel Tongco as Mando * Susan Africa as Chayong * Gamaliel Viray as Editor * Cita Astals as Aling Mameng * Lucita Soriano as Narding's Foster Mother * Ernie Zarate as Narding's Foster Father * Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupin (Philippine TV Series)
''Lupin'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is loosely based on a series of French fictional crime novels featuring the Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. Directed by Mike Tuviera and Lore Reyes, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on April 9, 2007, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 17, 2007, with a total of 95 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview Created by Maurice Leblanc, Arsène Lupin first appeared in a series of short stories serialized in 1905 and published in book form as ''Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur'' in 1907 (translated into English as ''The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar''). Born in the late 19th century, Lupin is a gentleman thief, a master of disguise, and an amateur detective. While operating on the wrong side of the law, he is still a force for good. Those who Lupin defeats are worse villai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaido
''Zaido: '' ( / international title: ''Zaido: The Space Sheriff'') is a Philippine television drama science fiction action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the Japanese Metal Hero Series' '' Space Sheriff Shaider''. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dennis Trillo, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica. A special ''Zaido: Ang Bagong Alamat'' () – ''The Making of Zaido'' aired on September 22, 2007. It premiered on September 24, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 8, 2008 with a total of 100 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dennis Trillo as Gallian Magdalion / Zaido Blue * Marky Cielo as Alexis Lorenzo / Zaido Green * Aljur Abrenica as Cervano Torres / Zaido Red ;Supporting cast * Lorna Tolentino as Helen Lorenzo / Shanara * Raymart Santiago as Alvaro Lorenzo / Azur / Gamma * Tirso Cruz III as Ramiro * Diana Zubiri as Carmela Langit / Arianna * Jay Manalo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Inggo
''Super Inggo'' is a Philippine television drama action superhero series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Gilbert G. Perez and Malu L. Sevilla, it stars Makisig Morales in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from August 28, 2006 to February 9, 2007, replacing '' Sa Piling Mo'' and was replaced by ''Maria Flordeluna''. The ranking number 2 in the nationwide Philippine Nielsen ratings. On November 3, 2007, the show went on air again as a prelude installment, titled '' Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis''. Production *Super Inggo was developed by a group of certified 1980s kids, who have started working for TV, led by Liendro Candelaria. Missing their childhood campy heroes and missing the love teams of That's Entertainment, these creative minds pitched the concept of the superserye purely for the fun of seeing their heroes go through marriage and parenthood. *The pilot episode got rave reviews from ABS-CBN top management, so taping went full steam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquil
''Encantadia'' is a Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title '' Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, ''Encantadia'' had a crossover film with '' Mulawin'' entitled '' Mulawin: The Movie'', which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. Production Development Encantadia is a term coined from the Filipino words " enkanto", "enkanta", "enkantada", or "enkanta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triumph Division
''The Invincible Iron Man'' is a comic book series written by Matt Fraction with art by Salvador Larroca, published by Marvel Comics and starring the superhero Iron Man. After issue #33 ''The Invincible Iron Man'' returned to its original numbering with issue #500. It concluded with issue 527, succeeded by the Marvel NOW!–imprinted ''Iron Man'' series. Story arcs "The Five Nightmares" (#1–7) Iron Man fights Ezekiel Stane, son of Obadiah Stane; who sought to avenge the death of his father by destroying Stark Industries. Ezekiel targets Stark by first becoming an international terrorist, using suicide bombers; with technology based upon Iron Man. In an attempt to deal with the source of the devastation, Stark ventures into an A.I.M. facility and is faced with MODOG (Mental Organism Designed Only for Genocide), though after defeating him with ease and tossing his body into space; Stark realizes another individual is responsible. Also targeted by Stane is the Triumph Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biotrog
Biotrog was a character in the Filipino comics magazine ''Kick Fighter''. During the early 1990s, the video game Street Fighter was popular in the Philippines. A local publishing company (INFINITY) created a comics parody of the game entitled ''Kick Fighter''. Biotrog created by Jojo Ende Jr. and Gilbert Monsanto was one of the characters that appeared in this weekly comics magazine. Biotrog - Kick Fighter Biotrog is a cyborg vigilante that prowls the crime infested city that he is in. Haunted by the murder of his parents, Biotrog patrols against organized crime and other super-powered beings. Origin: The Forgotten Past When he was still a child, Biotrog's parents were involved in an ambush. The story goes that Biotrog's father was a cop named Remy Summers who was working on a miscellaneous case. One night, someone called the precinct he was assigned to, looking for him. Thinking nothing about it, his friend (Bert Hanes - also Biotrog's godfather) told the caller that Remy had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amihan (Encantadia)
''Encantadia'' is a Philippines, Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title ''Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title ''Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a Reboot (fiction), reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, ''Encantadia'' had a Crossover (fiction), crossover film with ''Mulawin'' entitled ''Mulawin: The Movie'', which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. Production Development Encantadia is a term coined from the Filipino words "E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantika
''Atlantika'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Zoren Legaspi, it stars Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on October 2, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 9, 2007 with a total of 95 episodes. A special, ''Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan'' () was aired on October 1, 2006. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dingdong Dantes as Aquano ;Supporting cast * Rudy Fernandez as Camaro * Jean Garcia as Celebes / Celeste * Ariel Rivera as Baraccud * Gardo Versoza as Agat * Cherry Pie Picache as Remedios * Iza Calzado as Amaya / Cielo * Paolo Contis as Piranus * Katrina Halili as Ruana / Helena * Chynna Ortaleza as Vera * Isabel Oli as Alona * Tin Arnaldo * Valerie Concepcion as Elisa * Bianca King as Xera * Elvis Gutierrez as Andromedo * Mark Gil as Felipe * Pen Medina as Naval / Balawis * Ronnie Lazaro as Roman * Janice Jurado as Amaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Inday And The Golden Bibe (2010 Film)
''Super Inday and the Golden Bibe'' () is a 2010 superhero fantasy-comedy film film directed by Mike Tuviera and starring Marian Rivera as Super Inday and John Lapus as the Golden Bibe. Produced by Regal Entertainment and Regal Multimedia, Inc and distributed by GMA Pictures. The film is a remake of the 1988 film starring Maricel Soriano and Ice Seguerra an official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival and was released on December 25, 2010. Plot Inday (Marian Rivera) is a simple and innocent province girl with a loving mother. A fallen angel named Goldy (John Lapus) that can transform into a duck meets a tiyanak that was lost on her way to heaven, but he refuses for he cannot go to heaven until he gets a person do good and rewards him salvation. Then they met Inday. The meeting was suddenly interrupted by her neighbor to tell her that her mother is dying. She goes to the house, just as her mother reveals the painful truth, that she was just adopted by her after her real mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
