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Joel Torre
José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historical drama ''Amigo'' (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. Torre studied at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines. The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital of Bacolod City was named in honor of Torre's uncle. Early career At age seven, Torre was a member of the Bacolod-based Masskara theater group ran by director Peque Gallaga, where his passion for acting started. He was the youngest member in the group which composed of 13 people. He then played a small role in Lino Brocka's ''Gumising ka, Maruja'' which was shot in Bacolod in 1978. A few years later, Gallaga tasked Torre to play a role for his 1982 film '' Oro, Plata, Mata''. Personal life To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacolod
Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (; hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; fil, Lungsod ng Bacolod), is a 1st class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Regions of the Philippines, region of Western Visayas, Philippines. It is the capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Negros Occidental, where it is geographically situated but governed administratively independent. With a total of 600,783 inhabitants as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in Western Visayas and the second most populous city in the entire Visayas after Cebu City. It is the center of the Metro Bacolod, Bacolod metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Silay and Talisay, Negros Occidental, Talisay with a total population of 791,019 inhabitants, along with a total area of . It is notable for its MassKara Festival held during the third week of October and is known for being a relatively friendly city, as it bears the nickname "Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on May 13, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grazilda
''Grazilda'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a loose adaptation on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on September 13, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 7, 2011 with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by '' Dwarfina'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Glaiza de Castro as Grazilda ;Supporting cast * Geoff Eigenmann as Eric * Yasmien Kurdi as Cindy * Daniel Matsunaga as Kasmir *Jolina Magdangal as a fairy godmother * Sheryl Cruz as Fabiola * Cherie Gil as Veronne * Rio Locsin as Matilda *Joel Torre as Fernando * Dominic Roco as Vicente * Polo Ravales as Matthew * Caridad Sanchez as Tisay * Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Jik Jik ;Guest cast * Gwen Zamora as Cinderella *Benedict Campos as Prince Charming * Stef Prescott as Tonett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buhawi Jack
''Wansapanataym Presents: Buhawi Jack'' (lit. ''Tornado Jack'') is a fantaserye drama television series based on the comic strip of the same name by Rod Santiago, and was aired on ABS-CBN. It is the first fantaserye series created by the anthology series ''Wansapanataym''. Cast and characters Main cast * Gerald Anderson as Buhawi Jack/Jack Isidro * Jewel Mische as Vera Miranda *Rap Fernandez as Rex Vergara *Bugoy Cariño as Dino Isidro Supporting cast *Phillip Salvador as Jaime Isidro *Joel Torre as Manuel Miranda * Yayo Aguila as Josie Isidro *Tetchie Agbayani as Mildred Vergara /Ferenze Escaño *Ricardo Cepeda as Roger Vergara * Julio Diaz as Mang Impe *Andre Tiangco as Arturo See also *List of programs aired by ABS-CBN *''Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "'' once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wansapanataym
''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "'' once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to February 27, 2005, replacing '' The Sharon Cuneta Show'', then re-aired from 2006 to 2007 and from September 11, 2010, to April 14, 2019, replacing '' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla'' and was replaced by '' Hiwaga ng Kambat'', the series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Yes Weekend!'' primetime block with new episodes and remakes of past episodes. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Wansapanataym returned on air every weekend until some time in 2020, temporarily replacing ''24/7'' and '' Home Sweetie Home'' until the broadcast franchise of ABS-CBN expired. History ''Wansapanataym'' was launched in 1997, having genre similarities with the ABS-CBN Foundation-produced education program '' Hiraya Manawari'' (which f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
100 Days To Heaven
''100 Days to Heaven'' is a 2011 Philippine fantasy comedy drama television series directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Jojo A. Saguin, and Don M. Cuaresma. The series stars Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat as Anna Manalastas, and Jodi Sta. Maria as Sophia Delgado and Trisha Manalastas, with an ensemble cast consisting of Joel Torre, Dominic Ochoa, Smokey Manaloto, Valerie Concepcion, Rafael Rosell, Jewel Mische, Emmanuelle Vera, Neil Coleta, Louise Abuel, Rustica Carpio, and Noel Trinidad in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on TFC from May 9 to November 18, 2011, replacing ''Mutya''. This is Coney Reyes' first lead role after having already portrayed supporting roles in such as ''Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka'', '' Ysabella'', and '' Rubi''. Series overview Premise Anna Manalastas (Coney Reyes) is the dictator of a toy company that she built. In the past, she was a smart and talented little girl who never saw her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walang Hanggan (2012 TV Series)
''Walang Hanggan'' (International title: ''My Eternal'') is a 2012 Philippine Romance film, romantic melodrama television series featuring an ensemble cast headed by Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez. The story is loosely based on the 1991 Gomez-Zulueta starrer ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', a classic film based on the 1847 Emily Brontë novel ''Wuthering Heights''. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from January 16, 2012, to October 26, 2012, replacing ''Nasaan Ka Elisa?, Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'' and was replaced by ''A Beautiful Affair''. The classic drama became a huge hit and maintains the top spot in viewer ratings for most of its run, with its finale episode on October 26, 2012, attaining the highest rating of 45.4% nationwide. Plot summary Cruz sisters Henya and Margaret live together with Joseph Montenegro in the fictional province of Olivarez. Henya sacrificed everything to give ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (2012 TV Series)
''Dahil sa Pag-ibig'' (International title: ''Confessions of the Heart'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN from March 12, 2012 to June 29, 2012, replacing '' Budoy'' Overview The TV series sets on the backdrop on a political family in a small town whose lives intercross when it comes to tying the bonds when it comes to love and family and the secrets beneath there political views and personal lives. Production The concept was visualized around September 2011. In a press conference held by ABS-CBN, they announced that an upcoming television drama, with a working title of ''Padre de Pamilya'' will be part of ABS-CBN's programs on the first quarter of 2012. They announced that the two leads will be Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales, and that Pascual's character is a priest. Other supporting actors that was revealed were Christopher de Leon, Maricar Reyes, Rafael Rosell, and Denise Laurel. This is Rafael last ABS CBN show before moving to GMA Network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorenzo's Time
''Lorenzo's Time'' is a 2012 Philippine melodrama television series starring Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The series aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from July 2, 2012 to October 5, 2012, replacing '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'' and was replaced by '' Ina, Kapatid, Anak''. This series was streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube Channel. Series overview Premise ''Lorenzo's Time'' is a story about a young boy named Lorenzo ( Zaijan Jaranilla) who was diagnosed with progeria, an extremely rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. In order to preserve his young body, he was subjected to cryonics until his parents find a cure for it. After 30 years, Enzo woke up to a world where he missed precious moments of his life, including his family and the only girl he loves. Cast and characters Main cast * Zaijian Jaranilla as Lorenzo "Enzo" Montereal * Carmina Villarroel as Kathy "Kat-Kat" Gonzales-Montereal Supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Dela Cruz (TV Series)
''Juan dela Cruz'' is a 2013 Philippine superhero television series starring Coco Martin. The drama series is broadcast in full high definition and is dubbed to be ABS-CBN's "most expensive and biggest drama" to date. It is created by Rondel P. Lindayag and Dindo Perez, developed by Julie Anne R. Benitez, Lino S. Cayetano, Ethel M. Espiritu, Dindo Perez, and Shugo Praico, and directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Avel E. Sunpongco, Francis E. Pasion, Jojo A. Saguin, and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor. It starred Coco Martin as Juan dela Cruz, a half-'' tagabantay'' and half-'' aswang'' who was trained to become the next Tagabantay and serves as a hero to protect the people from aswangs. It was the fifth television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed in high definition. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from February 4, 2013 to October 25, 2013, replacing '' Princess and I'', and was replaced by '' Honesto'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honesto (TV Series)
''Honesto'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Darnel Joy Villaflor, starring Raikko Mateo as Honesto, a young boy whose nose gets big whenever he lies. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 28, 2013 to March 14, 2014, replacing ''Juan dela Cruz'', and was replaced by ''Dyesebel''. Cast and characters Main cast * Raikko Mateo as Honesto Galang/ Honesto L. Layer * Paulo Avelino as Diego Layer Supporting cast * Eddie Garcia as Lemuel Galang * Janice de Belen as Lourdes Galang * Joel Torre as Hugo Layer * Angel Aquino as Magdalena "Lena" Layer† * Nonie Buencamino as Cleto * Cristine Reyes as Nurse Marie Olivarez * Melissa Ricks as Leah Layer * Joseph Marco as Elijah "Elai" Galang Recurring cast * Jason Francisco as Omar Batungbakal * Melai Cantiveros as Cleopatra Batungbakal * Malou Crisologo as Minerva * Jana Agoncillo as Abby Layer * Allan P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikaw Lamang
''Ikaw Lamang'' (International title: ''No Greater Love'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine period drama television series, directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Avel E. Sunpongco, starring Kim Chiu and Coco Martin, together with an ensemble cast. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from on network's Primetime Bida. It premiere March 10, 2014 to October 24, 2014, replacing ''Got to Believe''. The story of the entire first season followed the lives of Samuel (Coco Martin), Isabelle (Kim Chiu), Mona (Julia Montes) and Franco ( Jake Cuenca) encompassing the period between 1964-1984. It ran from March 10, 2014 to August 15, 2014 with a total of 112 episodes. In the second season, the story revolved around Gabriel (Coco Martin), Andrea (Kim Chiu), and Natalia ( KC Concepcion) and is set in the year 2005, with brief flashbacks from the 1990s. It aired from August 18, 2014 to October 24, 2014 with only 50 episodes. Plot 1950s Eduardo Hidalgo ( Tirso Cruz III), a wealthy landowner b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
