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Lastikman
Lastikman, originally spelled as Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Philippine comics, Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in ''Aliwan Komiks'' #56 (December 7, 1964). Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel Comics, Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires. History 1964-1965 In the 1965 comic book of Aliwan Komiks ''"Lastik Man Vol. 1"'', Lastik Man is introduced as a new comic book superhero, an alien from another planet who somehow got trapped on earth. Lastikman then decided to fight crime in the Philippines, mainly in Manila. 1995-1997 1995 Issue #1 In ''Issue #1: "Color of Death"'' (September 28, 1995). 1995 Issue #2 In ''Issue #2: "Lastikman vs Doomwarrior"'' (October 5, 1995). 1995 Issue #3 In ''Issue #3: "Playground"'' (October 12, 1995), Lastik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lastikman (TV Series)
''Mars Ravelo's Lastikman'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of Mars Ravelo's comic book character of the same title. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Jerome Pobocan and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, it stars Vhong Navarro and Iya Villania. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 24, 2007 to January 25, 2008, replacing ''Margarita'' and was replaced by '' Kung Fu Kids''. ''Lastikman'' received the highest average rating (36.4%) for a Philippine television series in 2008 according to NUTAM. Plot Prologue: The Adventure Begins Amon Labao, the matriarch of the planet Igbao in the galaxy Harraio, orders her subjects to conduct extensive experiments upon humans, their first being the abducted Ruth Abelgas. However, one scientist, Irroian, aids in her escape, and the pair fall in love, leading to Ruth giving birth to Eskappar. When the Council determines that Ruth must be executed, Irroia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lastikman (2003 Film)
''Lastikman'' is a 2003 Filipino superhero film based on the comic book character Lastikman, written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto, Donita Rose, Michael V., Jeffrey Quizon, Michelle Bayle, Anne Curtis, Oyo Boy Sotto, Ryan Eigenmann, Pocholo Montes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lito Legaspi, Evangeline Pascual, and Joonee Gamboa. Produced by Sotto's M-ZET TV Production, ''Lastikman'' is the second film adaptation of the character, nearly 38 years from when the first adaptation, ''Lastik Man'', was released in 1965. The film's special effects were by Tony Gapo Marbella, credited under "Special Effectsman", while its post-production was handled by RoadRunner Network. The film was released through OctoArts Films on January 1, 2003, as part of the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Larry, a physics-professor from Manila, is secretly the superhero Lastikman. A human mutant who has the ability to stretch and to shapeshift his body fantastically to great lengths and int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donita Rose
Donita Rose Cavett-Palad (born December 5, 1974) is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ. Early and personal life Donita Rose Cavett was born in Utah on 5 December 1974 and moved to the Philippines The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a tot ... when she was five years old. She is the eldest daughter to an American father, William Kent Cavett, a military officer, and a Filipino mother, Evelyn Ramos, a teacher from Pangasinan. She attended high school at Brent International School and college at De La Salle University. In 1997, Rose moved to Singapore to pursue a career as a video jockey for MTV, MTV Asia. In 2001, Rose met Eric Villarama after she migrated to Angeles, Pampanga. After two years, she married Villarama in Santa Barbara, California in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mars Ravelo
Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino people, Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "''King of Pinoy Komiks''", he is notable for creating ''Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', ''Bondying'', ''Varga (comics), Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''Hiwaga'', ''Maruja'', ''Mariposa'', ''Roberta'', ''Rita'', ''Buhay Pilipino,'' ''Jack and Jill'', ''Flash Bomba'', ''Tiny Tony'', and ''Dragonna'' among others. Early life Mars Ravelo was born on October 9, 1916, when America still occupied the Philippines. Career Ravelo started out as a cartoonist, then as a writer, and later on as editor-in-chief for two publications houses and for several film companies. He later established his own company, RAR. Ravelo crafted iconic characters such as Darna the superheroine, Dyesebel the lovelorn mermaid, and Captain Barbell the superhero, along with Facifica Falayfay, and the comedic pair Jack and Jill (dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Estrada
John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973), known professionally as John Estrada, is a Filipino actor, model and filmmaker who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man and antagonist. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He also did a sitcom with TV5 called '' Everybody Hapi''. Estrada is known for presenting two noontime shows for ABS-CBN, '' MTB'' and '' Happy Yipee Yehey!''. Presently, he portrays the antagonistic PCpl. Rigor Dimaguiba in '' Batang Quiapo''. Early life John Anthony Siason Estrada was born on June 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela, Basilan where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles. Early career He first made his fora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna
Darna () is a superhero appearing in Philippine comics, Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in ''Pilipino Komiks'' #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga (comics), Varga, who first appeared in 1947. With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, she has been adapted to a number of media platforms, such as film, television, plays and video games. Darna's origin story from the Golden Age relates that she was an extraterrestrial warrior from the planet Marte sent to Earth to fight against common criminals and greater forces of darkness, most famously her archenemy, Valentina (Philippine comics), Valentina. She is manifested by her human alter-ego Narda through the magical stone and is often accompanied by her younger brother, Ding. Darna possesses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Sotto
Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto (born April 28, 1954), popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comedic roles in television sitcoms and films. He is also one of the three pioneer hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'' together with his elder brother Tito Sotto and Joey De Leon. Sotto began his career in the 1970s as a member of the disco band VST & Company, where he helped the group popularize the hit songs " Ikaw ang Aking Mahal", " Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko", " Magsayawan", and " Rock Baby Rock". He later formed a trio with his brother Tito and Joey de Leon, dubbed as "TVJ"; the three would star together in the long-running sitcom '' Iskul Bukol'' (1978–1988). Since 1979, Sotto has hosted the noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' He became one of the founders of TVJ Productions, with ''Eat Bulaga!'' being carried over with it after leaving the or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vhong Navarro
Ferdinand Hipolito "Vhong" Navarro (born January 4, 1977), is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist, and television host. He is known for his comedic performances in films such as '' Mr. Suave'' (2003), '' Gagamboy'' (2004), and '' Agent X44'' (2007). Navarro is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime'' (2009–present) and was previously a member of the dance group Streetboys, alongside fellow host Jhong Hilario. Early life Navarro was born in Makati in January 1977. He dreamed to be a professional dancer and started as a member of the dance group Streetboys, organized by director Chito Roño before starting his career in comedy. Career Film career Navarro became a star in the film Mr. Suave, a parody of the Parokya ni Edgar song of the same name. Navarro started to gain recognition for his acting skills when he appeared in the film No Other Woman in 2011. He has since then starred in a number of films such as '' The Amazing Praybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by the writer Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to the American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor, but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in ''Pinoy Komiks'' #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in ''Kampeon Komiks''. Character history The original version of Captain Barbell depicted him as shirtless. Recent comics depicted him wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt instead of being shirtless. Origin There have actually been more than one person to assume the hero's identity throughout the years. Captain Barbell's alter ego Tenteng Dario Gomer Enteng Digmaan The Barbell A young boy named Enteng would lift the magical barbell to become Captain Barbell. In previous Captain Barbell films, the Barbell which was given to Teng by an old man is the literal barbell that we know. However, in the TV series, the Barbell looks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Comics
Philippine Comics () have been popular throughout Philippines, the nation from the 1920s to the present. Comics studies, Comics scholar John A. Lent posited that the Philippine comics tradition has "the strongest audience appeal, best-known cartooning geniuses, and most varied comics content" in Asia after Manga, Japan and Hong Kong comics, Hong Kong. The origins of Philippine comic strips trace back to the early 20th century, and Comic books gained widespread readership after World War II. These early comics were deeply rooted in Western styles and formats, yet they possessed a distinctive character as melodramas enjoyed by both children and adults. Marked by ornate, baroque illustrations drawn in thick lines, Philippine comics peaked in popularity as a national pastime during the 1980s. They also served as source material for movies, as well as for promoting government initiatives. However, by the end of the 20th century, public interest began to wane, with alternative forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Gainza
Jayson Camangyan Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, host, entrepreneur and vlogger. He was the first runner-up (Second Big Placer) in '' Pinoy Big Brother'', as he garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes. Gainza is best known for his impersonation of talk show host Boy Abunda as "Tito Bhoy Aboonduh", in the '' Banana Split'' segment ''NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman'' and '' Banana Nite'' segment ''Ihaw Na!'' (respective parodies of former television show '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' and former '' Bandila'' talk segment ''Ikaw Na!''). Following the conclusion of gag show '' Banana Sundae'', he became the lead cast member of its considered successor '' Sunday 'Kada'' until he went on hiatus in 2021. Gainza is later reunited with '' Home Sweetie Home'' co-stars John Lloyd Cruz and Miles Ocampo in a GMA Network sitcom '' Happy ToGetHer''. He continued appearing in more of GMA's programs and eventually signed a contract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
