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List Of Nicknames In Philippine Entertainment
This is a list of nicknames used in Philippine entertainment. Individuals A * Carla Abellana – "Kapuso Primetime Goddess"Carla Abellana to renew contract with GMA Network Kapuso Primetime Goddess Carla Abellana will renew her ties with GMA Network! , gmanetwork.com * – "King of Talk" * – "New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickname
A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait. It is distinct from a pseudonym, stage name, or title, although the concepts can overlap. Etymology The compound word ''ekename'', meaning "additional name", was attested as early as 1303. This word was derived from the Old English word ''eac'', meaning "also", related to ''eacian'', meaning "to increase". By the 15th century, the misdivision of the syllables of the phrase "an ekename" led to its rephrasing as "a nekename". Though the spelling has changed, the meaning of the word has remained relatively stable ever since. Various language conventions English nicknames are generally represented in quotes between the bearer's first and last names (e.g., '' Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower'' and '' Daniel Lamont "Bubba" Franks''). I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Bautista
Mark Arazo Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search ''Star for a Night'' where he placed third behind Sarah Geronimo. Life and career Early life Bautista was born to Leon Darni Bautista III and Susan Arazo Bautista in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Bautista was determined to help his family when his father was forced to stop working because of his physical condition. He has four siblings–an older brother (Ryan Oneal), a sister (Princess Alodia) and two younger brothers (Nigel Adrian and Jan Reil). With the cash prizes he won at singing competitions, he was able to help his parents through their financial difficulties. In his early years, he was so shy that he didn't really show his singing talent. His confidence began growing once he started joining different oratorical competitions. He even bagged the first prize in some of those orat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Filipino actresses of her generation. She is a recipient of numerous accolades, including two FAMAS Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, a Luna Award and four Box Office Entertainment Awards. She has been named multiple times by '' Tatler'' magazine as one of the most influential Filipinos in Asia. At age 12, Curtis made her film debut in the fantasy drama ''Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis'' (1997). Her breakthrough came with her portrayal as a disfigured woman in the series '' Kampanerang Kuba'' (2005). She soon took more starring roles in films, generally in mainstream productions such as '' All About Love'' (2006), '' Ang Cute ng Ina Mo!'' (2007) and '' When Love Begins'' (2008). Curtis won the Metro Manila Film Festi ... [...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] |
Yeng Constantino
Josephine "Yeng" Eusebio Constantino-Asuncion (born December 4, 1988) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist. She is referred to as the ''Philippines Pop Rock Royalty'' and is regarded as one of the biggest hitmakers in Philippine music industry. In 2006, she won the title "Grand Star Dreamer" in the inaugural season of ''Pinoy Dream Academy'', the Philippine edition of Endemol's reality TV show ''Star Academy''. Constantino is among the most critically acclaimed and best-selling Filipino artists of all time. Throughout her career, she was honored with around 70 accolades and recognitions including a FAMAS Award, 7 Awit Awards, 9 Myx Music Awards and 5 PMPC Star Awards for Music among many others. In 2020, Ikaw reached the 100 million mark on YouTube, becoming the second most viewed OPM music video by a female artist in the Philippines. In 2023, Constantino signed with Republic Records. The same year, she was named as the global ambassadress of Academy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KC Concepcion
Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite, and humanitarian. She has starred in films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''When I Met U'' (2009), and television series such as ''Lovers in Paris'' (2009), '' Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala'' (2013) and '' Ikaw Lamang'' (2014). She is often dubbed as the "Mega Daughter", in reference to her mother Sharon Cuneta's honorific as the "Megastar". Concepcion is also known for her humanitarian work; she is the first Filipino Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations' World Food Programme. She is also the ambassador of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. Early life and education Concepcion is born on April 7, 1985 in Manila, Philippines. She is the daughter of singer-actress Sharon Cuneta and actor Gabby Concepcion. She reconnected with her father after thirteen years since her parents' annulment and his immigration to the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990) is a Filipino actress and singer. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of ''Pinoy Big Brother''. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.36 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time. ''Forbes Asia'' named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020. Dubbed as the "Multimedia Idol" by various media outlets, she initially began playing supporting roles in several television shows early in her career. Her breakthrough came following her pairing with Gerald Anderson and has appeared together in a number of projects, most notable being '' Sana Maulit Muli'' (2007), '' I've Fallen for You'' (2007) and '' Tayong Dalawa'' (2009). The following year, Chiu topped '' Yes!'' Magazine's list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars and ventured more dramatic and comedic roles. It was succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Chan (Filipino Actor)
Ken Steven Angeles Chan (; born January 17, 1993) is a Filipino-Chinese actor, singer, model, television presenter, host, vlogger, restaurateur 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, a young man with mild intellectual disability, 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 hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Lim Chan (; born March 11, 1945), born José Mari Chan y Lim, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, businessman and TV presenter. Regarded as one of the country’s most renowned balladeers and composers, he is popularly dubbed as the "King of Philippine Christmas Carols". As of 2001, Chan's repertoire has sold two million albums and has garnered 37 platinum records to his credit, becoming one of the best-selling Filipino recording artist of all time. He is best-known for his signature song "Christmas in Our Hearts", which is the biggest selling Filipino Christmas song in history, including hits such as "Christmas in Our Hearts, A Perfect Christmas", "Constant Change, Beautiful Girl" and "Constant Change, Please Be Careful with My Heart". Chan began a career in 1967 and released his debut album ''Deep in My Heart'' in 1969. He has since released 14 studio albums, most notable being ''Constant Change'' (1989) and ''Christmas in Our Hearts'' (1990). The two albums became ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century. Calzado, daughter of choreographer and actor Lito Calzado, initially played bit roles in two films as a child actress, including Lino Brocka's ''Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman'' (1990). She took a long break from the show business and returned in the early 2000s through stints in commercials. She played a supporting role in the soap opera '' Kung Mawawala Ka'' (2002) and landed her first leading role in the romantic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Brillantes
Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza (born March 12, 2003), known professionally as Andrea Brillantes (), is a Filipino actress, singer and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy show '' Goin' Bulilit''. After playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs, she starred in her breakthrough titular role, '' Annaliza''. She is best known for her portrayal as Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the melodrama '' Kadenang Ginto''. Her accolades include two PMPC Star Awards for Television and a Box Office Entertainment Awards. At present, she portrays Fatima Benito in '' FPJ's Batang Quiapo''. Career Early roles and breakthrough (2010-2017) At age 7, Brillantes began appearing in a number of television commercials and made her debut in the children's comedy show, '' Goin’ Bulilit’'' in 2010. The same year, she played a supporting role in the series '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna''. In 2012, she began appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AC Bonifacio
Andree Camille "AC" Lapidario Bonifacio (; born December 13, 2002) is a Filipino-Canadian dancer, singer, vlogger and actress known for being the first ever grand champion of Filipino TV dance competition '' Dance Kids'' along with Lucky Ancheta In 2016. The duo was called "Lucky Aces." Before winning the said competition, the duo was featured on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' and had a chance to meet and perform with American popstar Ariana Grande on Grande's show in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2015. Bonifacio also competed on the '' Kids edition'' of Philippine TV Show '' Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 1)'' where she finished as 3rd placer. She also made her acting debut on ''Wansapanataym Presents: The Amazing Ving'' in which she played "Mika". In 2024, Bonifacio made her musical theater debut as Marcy Park in the Philippine adaptation of ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee''. She received critical acclaim for her performance. Early life and education Andree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
