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Joshua Garcia
Joshua Espineli Garcia (; born October 7, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a contestant. He rose to prominence for his critically acclaimed performances in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser '' Vince and Kath and James'' and in the primetime series '' The Good Son''. Garcia has starred in various TV series such as '' The Greatest Love'' (2016), '' Ngayon at Kailanman'' (2018), '' The Killer Bride'' (2019), and '' Unbreak My Heart'' (2023). He has also starred in the films '' Love You to the Stars and Back'' (2017), '' I Love You, Hater'' (2018), '' ''Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan'''' (2023), and '' Un/Happy For You'' (2024). Early life Garcia was born on October 7, 1997, in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. He is the son of Filipino parents Geo Garcia and Marife Espineli. Coming from a broken family, he was raised by his fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bauan
Bauan, officially the Municipality of Bauan (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 90,819 people. Etymology Bauan derived its name from the following Tagalog words: * ''bauang'' that means "a close or concealed and rugged mountains;" or * ''bawang'' that translates to garlic that farmers were planting near Taal Lake when they were asked by a Spanish official about the name of the place, not what they were planting as they thought to be Since then, the place's name was registered as Bauang, which was later renamed to Bauan. History Bauan is formerly a barrio part of Taal. The Augustinian church of Bauan was founded as a ''visita'' (small chapel without a resident priest) in 1590 on the slopes of Mount Macolod, along Taal Lake's southern shore. The resident priest of Taal, Father Diego de Avila would visit periodically and attend to the spiritual needs of the settlement. Six years after th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loisa Andalio
Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (; born April 21, 1999) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of '' Pinoy Big Brother'', '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'', where she was dubbed as the "Talented Darling ng Parañaque". She starred in television shows such as ''Past, Present, Perfect?'' (2019), '' Unloving U'' (2021), '' Love in 40 Days'' (2022), and '' Pira-Pirasong Paraiso'' (2023), as well as films ''James and Pat and Dave'' (2020), and ''Friendly Fire'' (2024). Career Andalio started out as a member of a sing and dance girl group called 3G, formed in 2013. In 2014, Andalio became one of the 18 contestants on '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'', the fifth regular season and the eleventh overall installment of '' Pinoy Big Brother''. The season featured a combination of celebrities and non-celebrities vying for the title of ''PBB'' Big Winner. She was evicted on August 23, 2014, just mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan (born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, and television personality. Prolific in multiple fields of entertainment, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in film and television. Her accolades include three FAMAS Awards, a Gawad Urian Award, nineteen Box Office Entertainment Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Luna Awards. Referred to as the "Megastar", Cuneta began her career as a recording artist with the release of the 1978 single "Tawag ng Pag-ibig" under Vicor Music Corp. She rose to prominence following the success of " Mr. DJ", composed by Rey Valera. With record sales exceeding a million in the Philippines, Cuneta is one of the best-selling Filipino musical artist of all time. Among her multi-platinum albums include ''Isn't It Romantic?'' (2006), ''For Broken Hearts Only'' (1989), ''Movie Theme Songs'' (1990) and ''Sharon Sings Valera'' (1991). Some of her most successful songs include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unexpectedly Yours
''Unexpectedly Yours'' is a 2017 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina from a story written by Vanessa R. Valdez and Kiko C. Abrillo and adapted into a screenplay by Anna Karenina Ramos and Janica Mae Regalo, with additional script inputs by the preceding three. Starring Sharon Cuneta, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto and Robin Padilla, the film tells the story of two former friends from high school unexpectedly became neighbors, one of whom has secret feelings with her. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released in the Philippines on November 29, 2017. The film marks the reunion of Cuneta and Padilla in the big-screen after 16 years since they last paired together in Viva Films' ''Pagdating ng Panahon'' in 2001. and the third film of the loveteam between Barretto and Garcia. Cast Main cast * Sharon Cuneta as Patricia Rose "Patty" Ignacio-Gonzales * Robin Padilla as Francisco "Cocoy" Manlangit * Julia Barretto as Yanni G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest running drama anthology series in the Philippines. The show returned for its second iteration on April 24, 2025 as a limited series for iWantTFC and consists of 13 episodes and on April 26, 2025 on the network's Yes Weekend line up. Its format is a dramatization of real life stories sent in by letter writers. History The program is named after the song " Maalaala Mo Kaya," originally by Constancio de Guzman. A version performed by Dulce was the program's theme until 2004, when it was replaced by Carol Banawa's cover. In 2021, JM Yosures' cover became the new theme. Dulce's version is still used in the final episode's closing credits. In 2025, Tawag ng Tanghalan alumnus and The Voice US Season 26 grand champion Sofronio Vasquez and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Barretto
Julia Francesca Barretto Baldivia (born March 10, 1997), known as Julia Barretto (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model and entrepreneur. Known for playing lead roles in romantic comedy and drama, she began her acting career as a child actress in several television soap operas. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as '' Vince and Kath and James'' (2016), ''Love You to the Stars and Back'' (2017), '' Unexpectedly Yours'' (2017) and '' Un/Happy for You'' (2024). Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards and three Box Office Entertainment Awards, including nominations for an Asian Television Awards and two Luna Awards. Early life and background Barretto is the daughter of actors Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto. She has a brother and a sister. Her aunts are actresses Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto. She finished grade school (Grades 1 to 7) at Miriam College in Loyola Heights Katipunan Avenue Quezon City in March 2011. She started high school at Miria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 FAMAS Awards
The 65th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences is the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, for achievements in the Philippine cinema for a past year. The awards Night was held at Philippine Social Science Center Auditorium, Quezon City. on December 28, 2017. Star Cinema's ''Barcelona: A Love Untold'' is the biggest winner with four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Olivia Lamasan, Best Actor for Daniel Padilla, and Best Production Design for Shari Marie Montiague. Coming in close with at least two awards is ''The Unmarried Wife,'' also by Star Cinema. It took home the Best Actress Award for Angelica Panganiban and Best Screenplay for Vanessa Valdez. Awards Major Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. Special Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award * Maine Mendoza * Ivan Dorschner FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Awards
The Luna Awards are awards given annually by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Filipino film industry. The first awards were presented in 1983 in Pasay. It is considered to be the Philippine counterpart of the Oscars. It used to be known as the FAP Awards until in 2005 when it got its current name. Since 2007, the Academy started holding simple awards ceremonies due to lack of government funding and reduction of its share from MMFF earnings. This also caused some delays for ceremony scheduling. History In 1981, the Executive Order 640-A was passed by then President Ferdinand Marcos. The order mandated that the Film Academy of the Philippines should recognize outstanding film achievements annually. The first awards was presented on April 27, 1983, in Manila Film Center which gave awards to the best films of 1982. It was known as the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, shortened as FAP Awards. In 2005, FAP held a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
33rd PMPC Star Awards For Movies
The 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies, was organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) and recognizes the best films and filmmakers for the past year. The awards night was held on September 3, 2017 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay and aired on ABS-CBN. The awards night was hosted by Aljur Abrenica, Yassi Pressman, Daniel Matsunaga, Alex Gonzaga, and Robi Domingo with opening numbers performed by Christian Bautista featuring Isay Alvarez, Sam Concepcion, Edgar Allan Guzman featuring Darren Espanto. While the dance number was performed by Ciara Sotto, Jon Lucas, Maris Racal, Sofia Andres, Grae Fernandez and Zeus Collins. ''Die Beautiful'' won big, bagged five awards, including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Cinematographer, Best Editor, and Best Screenwriter. Another highlight of the night was when screen legends Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor shared the top honor of Best Actress and young actor Daniel Padilla hailed as Best Actor. Winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Padilla
Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, as well as three World Music Awards nominations. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera ''Gimik 2010'' (2010), before landing the lead role in ''Growing Up (2011 Philippine TV series), Growing Up'' (2011). He has since starred in the Filipino hit television series ''Princess and I'' (2012–2013), ''Got to Believe'' (2013–2014), ''Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015 TV series), Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2015–2016), ''La Luna Sangre'' (2017–2018), and ''2 Good 2 Be True'' (2022). In films, he made his debut as a supporting actor in ''24/7 in Love'' and ''Sisterakas'' (both 2012), and later starred in the box office hit films ''Must Be... Love'', ''Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay'' (both 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She gained prominence in the 2010 remake of '' Mara Clara'' and has since established herself as one of the most popular and successful actors of the 21st century in the Philippines. Bernardo was the highest-grossing Filipino movie actress of the 2010s, with her movies earning over at the box office. She has been recognized by '' People Asia'' as the "Box Office Queen of her generation," being the only Filipino actress with two films that grossed over ₱800 million each. ''Forbes Asia'' named her as one of the most influential celebrities in the Asia-Pacific region on social media. She is best known for her roles in popular television series including '' Mara Clara'' (2010–2011), '' Princess and I'' (2012–2013), '' Got to Believe'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Love Untold
A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, and others worldwide. Its name in English is '' a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes''. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. The uppercase version consists of the two slanting sides of a triangle, crossed in the middle by a horizontal bar. The lowercase version is often written in one of two forms: the double-storey and single-storey . The latter is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children, and is also found in italic type. In English, '' a'' is the indefinite article, with the alternative form ''an''. Name In English, the name of the letter is the ''long A'' sound, pronounced . Its name in most other languages matches the letter's pronunciation in open syllables. History The earliest known ancestor of A is ''aleph''—the first letter of the Phoenician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
