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Frank Lloyd Mamaril
Frank Lloyd Yalung Mamaril (born November 14, 1985) is a Filipino entertainment director and communication professor. He is the principal of his directorial firm FLM Creatives and Productions, handling several projects with the largest broadcasters and producers in the Philippines. He is the TV Director of Miss Universe Philippines 2022. Education Mamaril graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Mamaril was a member of the Tomasian Cable Television where he started directing programs and events in the University of Santo Tomas. He is a professor at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila. Career Mamaril started working in ABS-CBN as a production assistant and began directing television programs for Metro Channel. He is best known for TV directing the 2019 Southeast Asian Games Closing Ceremonies, the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines pageant in 2020, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated cities proper. Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated bPhilippine Commission Act No. 183on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon trade. This marked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original Pilipino Music
The music of the Philippines () includes the musical performance arts in the Philippines and the music of Filipinos composed in various local and international Music genre, genres and List of music genres and styles, styles. Philippine musical compositions are often a mixture of Indigenous styles, and various Music of Asia, Asian styles, as well as Music of Spain, Spanish/Music of Latin America, Latin American and (US) Music of the United States, American influences through foreign rule from those countries. Indigenous music Notable indigenous musicians include Ukà of Lange-Lange who specialized in the kutiyapi, the most difficult of all indigenous Philippine instruments, Masino Intaray who specialized in the basal, aroding, and babarak, and Samaon Sulaiman, who specializes as well in the kutiyapi. Notable folk song composers include the National Artist for Music Lucio San Pedro, who composed the famous "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" that recalls the loving touch of a mother to her c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice Ganda
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business, noted for his stand-up routines, usage of observational comedy, Irony, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Culture of the Philippines, Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show ''It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), It's Showtime'' and has starred in three of the top 10 List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines, highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema. Vice Ganda began a career as a singer and stand-up comedian for Punchline and The Library in Manila. He also played minor roles or guest roles in various television programs and films. He became more recognized in the talent search program ''It's Showtime'' (2009) and gained widespread popularity in his first lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Juan, Metro Manila
San Juan, officially the City of San Juan (), 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 126,347 people. It is geographically located in Metro Manila's approximate center and is also the country's Cities of the Philippines#List of cities, smallest city in terms of land area. The city is known historically for the site of the first battle of the Katipunan, the organization which led the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. Notable landmarks today such as the Pinaglabanan Shrine and heritage homes are located in the city. Other locations include Greenhills (mixed-use development), Greenhills and Bonny Serrano Avenue, Santolan Town Plaza, making the city a major shopping hub with a range of upscale, boutique, and bargain retail. Etymology "San Juan" is a contraction of the city's traditional name of "San Juan del Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Ramirez
Sue Anna Ramirez Garina Dodd (born July 20, 1996) is a Filipino actress. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama '' Mula sa Puso'' (2011). She appeared in the television dramas '' Angelito: Batang Ama'' (2011–12), '' Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto'' (2012), '' Annaliza'' (2013–14), '' Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015)'', '' Dolce Amore'' (2016), '' La Luna Sangre'' (2017), '' Hanggang Saan'' (2017–18), '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2018) and '' A Soldier's Heart'' (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film '' Just the Way You Are''. Early life Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother Concepcion Garina is from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental,Marinel R. Cruz (201''Surviving nature’s wrath''Philippine Daily Inquirer and her father James Peter Dodd was a White American retired senior officer of the US state department. Sue is the younge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Araneta Coliseum
The Araneta Coliseum, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Smart Araneta Coliseum, is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena that is part of the Araneta City in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. Nicknamed "the Big Dome", it is one of the largest indoor arenas in Asia, and one of the largest clear span domes in the world. The dome measures approximately making it the largest dome in Asia from its opening in 1960 until 2001 when it was surpassed by the Ōita Stadium in Japan with a dome measuring . The Smart Araneta Coliseum is mostly used for indoor sports such as basketball. It is a main venue of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The Big Dome is also used for other sports and events such as boxing, cockfighting, local and international concerts, circuses, religious gatherings, and beauty pageants. History In 1952, J. Amado Araneta, a member of the Araneta family, purchased from Radio Corporation of America (RCA) of land in Cubao which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aegis (band)
Aegis is a Filipino rock band formed in 1995. The band is composed of sisters Juliet and Ken Sunot on lead vocals, only-male member Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitar, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. Mercy Sunot was a member up until her death in November 2024. Formerly known as AG's Soundtrippers in clubs and lounges all over Japan, the group changed its name to Aegis (which means "shield" or "protection") upon signing with Alpha Records in 1998. The band's songs were featured in the musical ''Rak of Aegis''. History The band began in 1995 from a group of entertainers from different bands based in Japan under AG Talent Development and Management, namely the sisters Juliet and Mercy Sunot, Stella Pabico, Vilma Goloviogo, Rowena "Weng" Adriano and Rey Abenoja. Initially named AG's Soundtrippers after the initials of their manager, the group was renamed to Aegis by their manager following their signing with Alpha Records in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Espanto
Darren Lyndon Espanto (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino singer, actor, and television personality. He made his first television appearance on YTV (Canadian TV channel), YTV's reality TV competition, ''The Next Star,'' in 2012 and rose to prominence after joining The Voice Kids (Philippines season 1), the first season of ''The Voice Kids (Philippine TV series), The Voice Kids Philippines''. He was signed to ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's Star Magic talent agency and has since developed a successful music career in the Philippines. In 2024, Espanto joined the cast of presenters on It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), ''It's Showtime''. Personal life Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in Calgary, Canada on May 24, 2001. He is the first child of Filipino registered nurses Marinel Gonzales and Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada from Nueva Vizcaya province in the Philippines. Espanto also has a younger sister, Lynelle. He speaks Tagalog language, Tagalog. Espanto started sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyla (Filipino Singer)
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad-Alvarez (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Kyla, is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and melismatic singing style, she has been credited with helping to redefine R&B and soul music in the Philippines. Her sound became a catalyst in the growth and popularity of the music genres, making her a prominent pop culture figure. She has been cited by media outlets as the country's " Queen of R&B". Kyla started performing in singing competitions as a child, and first gained recognition as a runner-up in the talent competition show '' Metropop Star Search'' in 1997. She signed with EMI Philippines and released her debut album '' Way to Your Heart'' (2000), supported by the single "Hanggang Ngayon", which won the International Viewer's Choice Award for Southeast Asia at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Kyla began songwriting for her eponymous second album, which contained elements of soul and R&B. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto (born November 26, 1989) is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and soulful singing style, Quinto's music has garnered critical praise for its lyrical content and themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment. It has been featured in the soundtracks of films and television series in the Philippines. Born in Sampaloc, Manila, Quinto first achieved recognition after winning the television talent show '' Star Power'' in 2011. She signed with Star Music and collaborated with songwriter and producer Jonathan Manalo to start recording material for her first effort, a self-titled studio album, which was supported by the single "Patuloy Ang Pangarap" ("The Dream Continues"). The album was certified double platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, and earned Quinto an Aliw Award for Best New Artist. Her next album, ''Fall In Love Again'' (2012), featured theme songs from films and television series. Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed Madela
John Edward Tiña Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1977), professionally known as Jed Madela, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, TV host, entertainer and occasional actor. He was the first Filipino to win the World Championships of Performing Arts title. Biography Jed Madela was born in Iloilo City, Iloilo, the son of JC Roy Madela Tajanlangit, a church choirmaster, and Agnes Taleon Tiña, an Administrative Assistant at Pepsi. He is the elder brother of Eric Tajanlangit and Joanne Christine Tajanlangit. Personal life Madela was baptized as a Roman Catholic. He is currently single and has no children. Education He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at University of San Agustin in Iloilo City. Career In 2003, 16 Asian countries participated in the Voice of Asia consisting of 18 contestants. He became the first official male representative from the Philippines to participate in that aforementioned contest. He ranked 1st place consistently fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Santos
Rhoderick Ramos Santos (born October 10, 1982) is a Filipino singer. He rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition '' Star in a Million'' in 2003. He has been referred to as the “King of Pinoy Teleserye Theme Songs.” His debut album, '' This Is the Moment'', was released in 2004 and went 3× Platinum. His passion for music started during his childhood years. He participated in various singing competitions. His best-selling albums, sold-out concerts and a demand for corporate shows, accolades from Awit Awards, Star Awards and Aliw Awards, endorsements for a bank (Bank of the Philippine Island's Express Remit), theme songs for radio stations, and even movies earned him an unusual popularity. His first single, "Pagbigyang Muli", remained number one on WRR's hit chart for more than 20 weeks together with his other songs filling up the chart simultaneously. Early and personal life Rhoderick Ramos Santos was born on October 10, 1982, in Malabon, Metro Manila, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
