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Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel (born Susan Reid; January 17, 1957) is a MMFF, FAMAS, Luna and Urian award-winning Filipino actress. Born to a Filipino mother and an American father who was a serviceman in Clark Air Base, she has starred in around 45 films, many of which are critically acclaimed, since 1970. She started her showbiz career in the early 1970s as a Lea Productions' contract star and was paired with Ed Finlan, Walter Navarro, Tirso Cruz, III and Jay Ilagan. Ilagan eventually became her husband. Because of her natural gift of acting, Lino Brocka took notice of her and directed her in a weekly drama show, entitled, ''Hilda''. Her career got off to an unprecedented start becoming the youngest winner of the FAMAS Best Supporting Actress award in 1970 right at the beginning of her career which she won at the age of just 13 for her role in the 1970 film '' Santiago!''. In 1975 and 1976, she starred in the Lino Brocka classics ''Manila in the Claws of Light'', which won six FAMAS aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angeles City
Angeles (), officially the City of Angeles (; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 462,928 people. Angeles is the largest city of Pampanga. While politically independent from the province, it is usually grouped by the Philippine Statistics Authority therewith for statistical purposes. Angeles City is the urban core of Metro Clark, an urban area in Pampanga. This area, also known as Metro Angeles, is considered the industrial and residential heartland of Central Luzon. Metro Clark-Angeles is also identified as a regional center by the national government. History Spanish period In 1796, the ''gobernadorcillo'' or town head of San Fernando, Pampanga, San Fernando, ''Don (honorific), Don'' Ángel Pantaleón de Miranda, and his wife, ''Don (honorific), Doña'' Rosalía de Jesús, along with some followers, staked out a new settlement, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insiang
''Insiang'' () is a 1976 Philippine drama film directed by Lino Brocka. Its screenplay, written by Mario O'Hara and Lamberto Antonio, Lamberto E. Antonio, is based on O'Hara's teleplay of the same name. Set in the slums of Tondo, Manila, the film stars Hilda Koronel as the eponymous character: the young daughter of a resentful mother (Mona Lisa (actress), Mona Lisa), whose much-younger lover (Ruel Vernal) rapes her. After her assault and the betrayal of her own lover (Rez Cortez), Insiang seeks revenge. A representation of urban poverty, the film explores themes of betrayal, revenge and despair. It is the first Philippine film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival, and to use Tondo as a shooting location. A box-office failure, ''Insiang'' received good reviews from critics (some of whom regarded it as one of Brocka's best). The film's rights were transferred to the Film Development Council of the Philippines in 2015 by producer Ruby Tiong Tan for the council's discussion with Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crying Ladies
''Crying Ladies'' is a 2003 Filipino comedy-drama film directed by Mark Meily based on his Palanca-winning screenplay ''Bayad Luha''. The film stars Sharon Cuneta as Stella, Hilda Koronel as Aling Doray, and Angel Aquino as Choleng, who are hired as professional funeral mourners by a wealthy Chinese-Filipino family in Manila's Chinatown, while they deal with their personal problems. The film was released on December 25, 2003, in the Philippines as an entry to the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival where it won five major awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Quizon, Best Supporting Actress for Koronel, and Best Child Performer for Pacheco. It was the Philippines' submission to the 77th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Plot After the death of his father, Wilson is tasked by his wealthy Chinese-Filipino family to look for professional funeral mourners who will participate in the funeral rites. Despite the waning popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanging Yaman
''Tanging Yaman'' (international title: ''A Change of Heart'') is a 2000 Philippine religious drama film directed by Laurice Guillen from her written story and screenplay, with Shaira Mella Salvador and Raymond Lee as co-writers of the latter. The film's title came from a liturgical composition by Manoling Francisco, SJ and sung by Carol Banawa. The film stars Gloria Romero as the loving and devout Lola Loleng, with Johnny Delgado, Edu Manzano, and Dina Bonnevie as her children. It also stars Hilda Koronel, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Marvin Agustin, Jericho Rosales, CJ Ramos, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Carol Banawa, Janette McBride, and Dominic Ochoa. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 2000, as one of the official entries for the 26th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won many awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. The success of this religious-family drama film was followed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
''Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan?'' () is a 1982 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Danny Zialcita from a screenplay written by Zialcita and Tom D. Andrales, who wrote the film's original story. It stars Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando. Released by Viva Films on November 25, 1982, it was a box office success and was the year's highest-grossing film. Critic Justino Dormiendo gave the film a positive review, praising Zialcita's direction and the entire cast's performances. It won six FAMAS Awards, including Best Screenplay (Zialcita and Adrales), Best Story (Adrales), and Best Musical Score (George Canseco). Plot Lily, a single mother to her only son Alvin, who is suffering from congenital heart disease. But, Alvin wishes to see his father. It's unknown who is Alvin's biological father. Lily then consulted her best friend Elsa. There, Elsa decided to lend her husband Louie and took the role of Alvin's father. However, Louie was hesitant about Elsa's proposal. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evening Class
A part-time student is a non-traditional student who pursues higher education, but will attend fewer class hours per semester than a full-time student, taking more years to complete their qualification; this is typically done after reaching adulthood, while living off-campus, and will often be done while carrying out responsibilities related to family and/or employment. Part-time student status is based on taking fewer course credits in a semester than full-time students. Part-time students may choose to pursue part-time studies for a variety of different reasons. A benefit of pursuing higher education as a part-time student is the opportunity to be able to balance learning with work, family and other personal commitments. Not every program will have the option for part-time students to enroll. The selection of programs that are available in a part-time format will vary depending on the institution. There is a lack of existing research that examines the experiences of part- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
''Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising'' ( Filipino for "when you dream and wake up"), released overseas as ''Moments in a Stolen Dream'', is a 1977 Philippine coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Mike de Leon, with a screenplay by de Leon and Rey Santayana. Set in Baguio, the film stars Christopher de Leon and Hilda Koronel as two young people whose friendship blooms into a complicated romance. The film was made in tribute to de Leon's grandmother, Narcisa de Leon, the matriarch of LVN Pictures, for her centennial. ''Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising'' premiered was an official entry to the 3rd Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Joey is an easygoing college student at the University of the Philippines Baguio. He enjoys composing music and jamming with his friends. Underneath the surface, however, he is quietly struggling with the death of his girlfriend and is at odds with the professional path his father wants for him. One day, he meets Anna, who is there visiting her cousin Cec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
''Weighed But Found Wanting'' ( Filipino: ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang''; also known as ''Human Imperfections'' ) is a 1974 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka. The films stars Christopher De Leon (in his debut role), Hilda Koronel, Lolita Rodriguez and Eddie Garcia. Considered one of Brocka's most important films, it won six awards (including Best Picture) at the 23rd FAMAS Awards in 1975. Plot The story opens with a vivid flashback revealing the troubled past of a woman named Kuala (Lolita Rodríguez). She undergoes an abortion performed by an *herbolario* (traditional folk medicine practitioner) while César (Eddie García) observes. The procedure is successful, but upon seeing the aborted fetus, Kuala is deeply disturbed. In a subsequent scene, she wanders through a scorching grassy plain, her mental state deteriorating as the heat intensifies, leading her to madness. In the present day, Kuala, now branded the village idiot, roams her *Nueva Ecija* town in tattered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multiplatform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of its broadcast franchise in 2020. The company now syndicates its programming across various platforms, including partner networks, cable channels, streaming services, and digital platforms. ABS-CBN is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with its main operations based in the ELJ Communications Center, which houses its corporate offices and production studios. In February 2025, the company sold a portion of its Quezon City property, including the decommissioned Millennium Transmitter site, to Ayala Land for mixed-use redevelopment. ABS-CBN retained ownership of the ELJ building, which continues to serve as its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Vela
Helen Vela Hernandez (formerly Punzalan; October 31, 1946 – February 14, 1992) was a Filipino actress and radio/TV personality. Early life She was born on October 31, 1946, in Manila, Philippines. Career Vela started her career in broadcasting as a radio announcer. She appeared on GMA Network (later BBC The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current sta ...) show, '' Lovingly Yours, Helen''. Followed by RPN shows are '' Heredero'' and '' Agila''. She was also a presenter at '' GMA Balita'', GMA's first early evening Filipino newscast. Personal life In 1967, Vela married broadcaster Orly Punzalan (1935–2005), with whom she had two children: Pastor Paolo Punzalan, senior pastor of Victory Fort Bonifacio, and Princess Punzalan, born Bernadette Vela Punzalan, a nurse and former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Manila Times
''The Manila Times'' is the oldest extant English-language newspaper in the Philippines. It is published daily by The Manila Times Publishing Corp. (formerly La Vanguardia Publishing Corporation) with editorial and administrative offices at 2/F Sitio Grande Building, 409 A. Soriano Avenue, Intramuros, Manila. It was founded on October 11, 1898, shortly after news that the Treaty of Paris (1898), Treaty of Paris would be signed, ending the Spanish–American War and transferring the Philippines from Spanish to American sovereignty. It presently bills itself as having the fourth-largest circulation of the newspapers in the Philippines, beating the ''Manila Standard'', but still behind the ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'', the ''Manila Bulletin'' and ''The Philippine Star''. The current publisher and president and chief executive officer (CEO) and executive editor is Dante Francis "Klink" Ang II. On May 1, 2017, its chairman emeritus Dante Ang was appointed by President Rodrigo Dutert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
