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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] |
Las Piñas
Las Piñas (, officially the City of Las Piñas (), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 606,293 people. Las Piñas was sixth in MoneySense (Philippines), MoneySense Philippines "Best Places To Live" report in 2008. Attractions include Evia Lifestyle Center, SM Southmall, Robinsons Place Las Piñas and Las Piñas–Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area, Las Piñas - Parañaque Wetland Park. Etymology The story about the true origin of the city's name, "Las Piñas", varies. One version mentioned, that traders from the province of Cavite and Batangas shipped their first ''piñas'' (Spanish for pineapples) for sale to this town before they were distributed to nearby markets. Another version claims the original name was ''Las Peñas'' (“the rocks”), as the area was a quarry for stone and adobe used to construct buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up. Frasco Mortiz currently serves as the director, with Michael V., Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Analyn Barro, Kokoy de Santos, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano and Rabiya Mateo serving as the current cast. It is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show features pop culture parody, skits and sketches. It parodies television shows, adverts and famous people. Overview ''Bubble Gang'' premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995. It was inspired by the gag show ''Tropang Trumpo''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh, My Mama!
''Oh, My Mama!'' is a 2016 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1981 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Neal del Rosario, it stars Inah de Belen in the title role. It premiered on September 19, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on December 2, 2016 with a total of 55 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Maricel finds out that the father she recognized isn't her biological father which will lead to her finding her biological father. She will later end up in a syndicate and stay to know her father. She will also know Peewee, Bayani, Bimbo, Berto and Nicole, kids who works for the syndicate in a sweatshop. Maricel and the kids will escape from the sweatshop and Maricel will serve as a mother figure to the kids. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Inah de Belen as Maricel "Mama Cel" Domingo Reyes ;Supporting cast * Epy Quizon as Gordon Domingo * Jake Vargas as Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), GMA Network Inc.. The network is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter facilities, Tower of Power (transmitter), Tower of Power, are located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City, with regional stations and offices strategically located in over twelve major cities across the country including Dagupan, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu and Davao City, Davao. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo; the branding was introduced on October 27, 2002 during an episode of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyna (TV Series)
''Alyna'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel ''Dominic'' created by Martha Cecilia, the series is thirteenth installment of ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents''. Directed by FM Reyes and Cathy Garcia-Molina, it stars Shaina Magdayao, Kaye Abad, Francine Prieto, Jason Abalos and Sid Lucero. It aired on the network's ''Hapontastic'' line up and worldwide on TFC from September 20, 2010 to February 11, 2011, replacing ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor'' and was replaced by ''The Price is Right'' and '' I Love You So (Autumn's Concerto)''. Plot The series revolves on Alyna Natividad the main character in the series after being through hardships she will meet Rex Del Carmen who is the imposterous Dominic Del Carmen when she meets the real Dominic the sibling, who has madness and anger opposite Alyna, both will learn to regain love, and fight for family and their dignity. Cast Main cast *Shain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' is a 5-day Philippine program broadcast on ABS-CBN. It mainly focuses on adaptations of the best selling paperbacks distributed by company holder ''Precious Hearts Romances''. Its first run was from May 4, 2009 to April 5, 2013, replacing '' Pieta'' and was replaced by '' Dugong Buhay''. The series returned on its second run from April 30, 2018 to September 27, 2019, replacing '' Hanggang Saan'' and was replaced by ''Sandugo''. The management decided to reboot the series after five years, which will be under the RSB Unit. This series is streaming online on Jeepney TV on its 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM timeslot replacing Mirabella. Episodes * List of Precious Hearts Romances Presents episodes See also *List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN The following is a list of original programming previously broadcast by ABS-CBN, a defunct free-to-air commercial broadcasting television network in the Philippines, owned by ABS-CBN Corporation. It was he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imortal
''Imortal'' () is a Philippine television drama horror-fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is sequel to '' Lobo''. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Trina N. Dayrit and Richard V. Somes, it stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 4, 2010 to April 29, 2011, and was replaced by '' I Am Legend''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Prequel ''Imortal'' is a sequel to the 2008 ABS-CBN fantasy series, '' Lobo''. The previous series also starred Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual. However, ''Lobo'' story-wise only included werewolves without any reference to vampires. Locsin's character in ''Imortal'' is the daughter of her character in ''Lobo''. Synopsis In 1572, a group of powerful beings arrived on Philippine shores. Known as vampires, drinkers of human blood, their menace quickly spreads throughout the land. But unknown to them, a powerful clan of shapeshift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' (International title: ''If We Were To Be Apart'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayrit and Dondon S. Santos, The series features an ensemble cast consisting of Kris Aquino, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Gina Pareño, Jaclyn Jose, Maricar Reyes, Gerald Anderson, Coco Martin, Max Eigenmann, Jessy Mendiola and Kim Chiu. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 18 to July 9, 2010, replacing ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' and was replaced by ''Noah'' in '' Agua Bendita's'' timeslot. It is also part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration. Synopsis Celine is trapped in an unhappy marriage with Frank. One day, Celine was shocked to hear that Frank's plane crashed. While grieving the loss of her husband, she also discovered that Frank had an affair with Astrud and they had a love child named Ringo. Steve from NBI, was the investigat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Corporation is a Mass media in the Philippines, Filipino Media conglomerate, media company based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the largest entertainment television and film production, Broadcast syndication, program syndication provider, film distributor and media conglomerate in the Philippines. It is a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation, which is owned by the López family of Iloilo, López family. ABS-CBN was formed by the merger of Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) and Chronicle Broadcasting Network (CBN). The conglomerate is Metonymy, metonymically called as "Ignacia" due to the location of its headquarters ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City. ABS was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC). In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) with its corporate name, Alto Sales Corporation after Antonio Quirino, Judge Antonio Quirino, br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA-7
DZBB-TV (channel 7) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the GMA television network. The digital service is known as DZBB-DTV by only a few people. It is owned and operated by the network's namesake corporate parent alongside GTV flagship DWDB-TV (channel 27). Both stations share studios at the GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, while DZBB-TV's hybrid analog and digital transmitting facilities are located at the GMA Tower of Power, Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City with SFN relay towers located at the PBCom Tower in Makati City, Zen Towers in Manila, as well as in Antipolo, Angeles City, Malolos City and Cabanatuan. History Early history: Stewart era DZBB-TV traces its history to Metro Manila radio station DZBB, owned by Loreto F. de Hemedes, Inc. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of Hero, heroines and roles in Romance film, romantic dramas. Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards, five PMPC Star Awards for Television, a PMPC Star Awards for Movies, eleven Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award, including nominations from Asian Television Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2020, ''Forbes, Forbes Asia'' named her one of the most influential Filipino celebrities in Asia Pacific. Rivera initially began as a commercial model and ventured acting in mid 2000s. In 2005, she made her film debut in ''Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues!''. The film earned her a nomination for 'New Movie Actress of the Year' at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, 2006 Star Awards for Movies. She started pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
