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Ken Chan (Filipino Actor)
Ken Steven Angeles Chan (; born January 17, 1993) is a Filipino-Chinese actor, model, television presenter, host, vlogger, and entrepreneur. Chan's showbiz career was established as a co-host and performer of German Moreno's ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman''. He rose to fame through his role as Joey Vergara, Jr. and Destiny Rose Flores-Antonioni in the award-winning TV-series ''Destiny Rose''. In 2017, he again experienced a peak in his career as he starred in '' Meant to Be'' alongside Barbie Forteza, together with Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner, and Addy Raj. Chan is widely known for the portrayal of his character, Boyet Villaroman, an autistic person alongside his loveteam partner, Rita Daniela, in the romantic-drama series ''My Special Tatay''. He is also dubbed as "The Kapuso Ultimate Actor". Life and career 1993–2010: Early life and career beginnings Chan started having interest in theatre during his time in high school at Colegio San Agustin-Biñan. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen (surname)
Chen () () is a common Chinese-language surname and one of the most common surnames in Asia. It is the most common surname in Taiwan (2010) and Singapore (2000). Chen is also the most common family name in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Macau, and Hong Kong. It is the most common surname in Xiamen, the ancestral hometown of many overseas Hoklo. Chen was listed 10th in the '' Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, in the verse 馮陳褚衛 (Feng Chen Chu Wei). In Cantonese, it is usually romanized as Chan (as in Jackie Chan), most widely used by those from Hong Kong. Chan is also widely used in Macao and Malaysia. It is also sometimes spelled Chun. In many Southern Min dialects (including dialects of Hainan, Fujian, and Taiwan), the name is pronounced Tan, while in Teochew, it is pronounced Tang. In Hakka and Taishanese, the name is spelled Chin. In Wu it is pronounced Zen or Tchen. In Vietnam, this surname is written as Trần (in Quốc Ngữ) and is 2nd most com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarap Diva
''Sarap, 'Di Ba?'' (), formerly ''Sarap Diva'' is a Philippine television cooking talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Regine Velasquez, it premiered on October 6, 2012 as ''Sarap Diva'' on the network's morning line-up replacing ''Kapuso Movie Festival''. It premiered on October 20, 2018 as ''Sarap Di Ba?''. Carmina Villarroel, Mavy Legaspi and Cassy Legaspi currently serve as the hosts. Cast ''Sarap Diva'' * Regine Velasquez * Terry Gian as Inday ;Recurring guests * Ate Gay * Boobay * Divine Tetay * Super Tekla ;Musician * Raul Mitra ''Sarap, 'Di Ba?'' * Carmina Villarroel * Mavy Legaspi * Cassy Legaspi * Zoren Legaspi Production In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on July 18, 2020. Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA News TV
GMA News TV (GNTV; visually rendered in its logo in all capital letters as GMA NEWS TV) is a 24-hour Philippine-based international pay television channel owned by Citynet Network Marketing and Productions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GMA Network Inc. Originally launched in the Philippines on February 28, 2011 as a domestic free-to-air television network replacing QTV. It launched an international pay television channel (GMA News TV International) in the latter part of 2011. GMA News TV ended its Philippine broadcast operations on February 22, 2021 to give way to GTV. GMA News TV International was renamed to GMA News TV and continues to broadcast. History GMA News TV was created as a replacement for " Q", a network which primarily featured imported dramas and lifestyle-oriented programming aimed towards women, and as part of GMA News and Public Affairs's plans to expand its presence on free-to-air television. GMA News TV was unveiled on February 7, 2011 through GM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans Woman
A trans woman or a transgender woman is a woman who was assigned male at birth. Trans women have a female gender identity, may experience gender dysphoria, and may Gender transitioning, transition; this process commonly includes Feminizing hormone therapy, hormone replacement therapy and sometimes sex reassignment surgery, which can bring relief and resolve feelings of gender dysphoria. Like cisgender women, trans women may have any sexual orientation. The term ''transgender woman'' is not always interchangeable with ''transsexual woman'', although the terms are often used interchangeably. ''Transgender'' is an umbrella term that includes different types of gender variant people (including transsexual people). Trans women face significant discrimination in many areas of life, including in employment and access to housing, and face physical and sexual violence and hate crimes, including from partners; in the United States, discrimination is particularly severe towards trans wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Silva
Steven Joseph Silva (born November 27, 1986 in Oceanside, California) is a Filipino-American footballer from Team Socceroo FC in the UFL Second Division. He is also an actor, chef, radio disk jockey, and the Ultimate Male Survivor of the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is half- Portuguese, one-fourth Chinese and one-fourth Filipino. He is the first Mindanao representative and the oldest male contestant to win the said title. Biography Early life and career beginnings Steven Silva was born in Oceanside, California to an American father of Portuguese descent and a Filipino-Chinese mother who hails from Davao, where he auditioned for ''StarStruck''. He was raised in Sacramento, California and attended Sacramento City College for his college education. After a few years there he opted for a career in the culinary field and later attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. 2009–2010: ''StarStruck'' While Steven was completing his foreign internship at the Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyce Ching
Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', '' Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', '' Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and '' Hahamakin ang Lahat''. Biography Ching was born in San Ildefonso, Bulacan. She finished her secondary education at Makati Integrated Christian Academy in April 2012, receiving a medal and a trophy for the Most Outstanding Christian Character Award. She graduated from Meridian International Business, Arts and Technology College (MINT College) in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in film. Career Ching started her television career in 2005 when she joined Bubble Gang Jr. She made dozens of TV and print ads and played a series of young roles until she was cast as Bea in '' First Time''. Her big break came when she landed the role of young Shirley in GMA Network's remake of '' Endless Love'' (based on '' Autumn in My Heart'') opposite Kathryn Bern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yassi Pressman
Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Pressman(born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino-British model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a power dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonist roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Early life Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa. Career Best known for her breakthrough role in Ang Probinsyano as Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay, Yassi has made a mark in Philippine showbusiness not only as a versatile actress, but as a gifted singer and dancer. Yassi can regularly be seen not only in TV series but on variety shows, blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement ads. She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001. In 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LJ Reyes
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStruck''. She won Best Actress at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards. Life and career LJ Reyes was born in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2004, Reyes auditioned for the second season of '' StarStruck'' where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was ''Now and Forever:'' '' Mukha'', where she worked with ''StarStruck'' runners-up and winners Ryza Cenon, CJ Muere and Mike Tan. Aside from acting, she is also a good dancer, performing with Cenon, Mark Herras, Marky Cielo among others. She is involved mostly in supporting roles on GMA Network shows. Reyes had her biggest break as a lead villainess in '' Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan'' then, playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera in '' Baba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time Of My Life (Philippine TV Series)
''Time of My Life'' is a 2011 Philippine television drama dance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Andoy Ranay, it stars Mark Herras and Kris Bernal. It premiered on August 1, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Captain Barbell''. The series concluded on November 18, 2011 with a total of 80 episodes. Post-production The very first danserye is based on original concept created for GMA Television by Senedy Que with head writer Des Garbes Severino, choreographers Miggy Tanchanco (modern) and Donald Balbuena (ballroom), and directors Mark Reyes (musicals) and Andoy Ranay (drama). In 2010 it was planned for a working title ''Jump''. It is supposed to be replacing '' Tween Hearts'' but the GMA Network decided to put it on the Primetime block. The show is slated for 2011 despite 2010. Several auditions across the Philippines were held. The auditionees were seen in ''Party Pilipinas'' (until it was premiered in August 2011), with a working titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tween Hearts
''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010, replacing '' Love Bug''. The series concluded on June 10, 2012, with a total of 87 episodes. It was replaced by '' Together Forever'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Main cast * Barbie Forteza as Barbara "Bambi" Fortez * Bea Binene as Belinda "Belle" Fortez * Joshua Dionisio as Joshua "Josh" Diones * Jake Vargas as Jacob Vergara * Kristofer Martin as Christoper "Chris" Soriano * Joyce Ching as Ligaya "Aya" Baltazar-Chan * Derrick Monasterio as Ricardo "Rick" Montano * Louise delos Reyes as Luisa dela Cruz * Lexi Fernandez as Leslie "Les" Fernan * Kylie Padilla as Heidilyn "Heidi" Rivera * Marlo Mortel as Uno Morales ;Recurring cast * Hiro Peralta as Bayani "Ian" de Castro * Yassi Pressma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of ''Stairway to Heaven''. Early life Born on December 14, 1994, in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on ''Super Inggo''. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was discovered via modeling by ABS-CBN and VIVA Films. He made his first TV appearance as the young Nicolai "Nicos" Argos in ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. Television career Dionisio began his acting career in the kids television action series, ''Super Inggo'', playing Kennedy "Ken" Pamintuan. He also appeared as Maria's childhood lover in the teleserye series '' Maria Flordeluna'' and was also one of the lead characters in '' Kung Fu Kids'' where he played Jazz—a boy with an ability to control and manipulate energy blasts through his hands. In 2008, Dioni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. 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. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter, Tower of Power, is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City with regional stations and offices strategically located in over 9 major cities across the country. The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. The flagship television station of GMA is DZBB-TV (GMA-7 Manila) which carries VHF Channel 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
