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Louie Ignacio
Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio (born April 2, 1968), professionally known as Louie Ignacio is a Filipino television director, film director, music video director, and painter. He studied AB Mass Communication in Centro Escolar University. Ignacio also directs indie films including 2014 film ''Asintado'' which earned nominations in the International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema and Gold Remi in the family/children's category on the 48th WorldFest Houston (Texas) International Film Festival, and ''Child Haus'' which won Best Child Film at the Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh. Ignacio is also a painter and displays exhibits of his works. He is best known for directing GMA Network's defunct variety shows like '' SOP'' and '' Party Pilipinas'', where he later resigned weeks after the latter's premiere. Ignacio is currently serving as the director of GMA programs such as '' TiktoClock'', and '' The Clash''. Filmography Music video director * Sharon Cuneta - Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguna (province)
Laguna , officially the Province of Laguna (), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon Regions of the Philippines, region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz, Laguna, Santa Cruz while its largest city is the Calamba, Laguna, City of Calamba (the regional center of Calabarzon) and the province is situated southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal (province), Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna hugs the southern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. As of the 2020 census, the total population of Laguna is 3,382,193. Among all 82 provinces in the Philippines, Laguna accounted for the largest share (5%) of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with a total of Php 990.69 billion in 2022. Laguna is notable as the birthplace of José Rizal, the country's ''de facto'' national hero. It has numerous natural and cultural attractions such as Cavinti Falls aka Pagsanjan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TiktoClock
''TiktoClock'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it was originally hosted by Kim Atienza, Pokwang and Rabiya Mateo. It premiered on July 25, 2022 on the network's daytime line up. Atienza, Pokwang, Jayson Gainza, Faith da Silva and Herlene Budol currently serve as the hosts. The show is streaming online on Facebook and YouTube. Premise The show's goal is to attract audiences with finite games, performances and interactive activities. The studio audience and television viewers are invited to join the show, and later win prizes. Hosts * Kim Atienza * Pokwang * Jayson Gainza * Faith da Silva * Herlene Budol ;Former host * Rabiya Mateo ;Guest hosts * Rhian Ramos * Boobay * Tuesday Vargas * Betong Sumaya * Eugene Domingo * Billy Crawford * Donita Nose * Niño Muhlach * Wacky Kiray Segments * ''Hale-Hale Hoy!'' * ''Sang Tanong, 'Sang Sabog'' * ''Ulo ng mga Balita'' * ''Tanghalan ng Kampeon'' ;De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilita Corrales
Pilar Garrido Corrales (August 22, 1937 – April 12, 2025), better known as Pilita Corrales, was a Filipino singer, actress and comedian. She was known for her distinctive backbend when singing and was popularly referred to as the "Greatest singer in the Philippines" and "Asia's Queen of Songs" for her vocal style and longevity. Corrales recorded 135 albums throughout her six-decade career. Her recordings were mainly in English and Filipino, while on occasion she recorded songs in Spanish and Cebuano. Lauded for her sweet voice and iconic singing style, Corrales was one of the first superstars in the Philippines and became one of the first female artists to reach the top of the Australian pop charts. In 1963, her single "A Million Thanks to You" became one of few songs by a local artist to reach the number one position on the "Hits of the World" listing for the Philippines compiled by ''Billboard''. "A Million Thanks to You" and other signature hits by Corrales, including "Kap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pops Fernandez
Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez (; born December 12, 1966) is a Filipino singer, entertainer, entrepreneur, TV host and actress. She was dubbed as the Philippines Concert Queen, performing internationally and locally before transitioning from music to acting and hosting TV shows such as ''Penthouse Live!'' and '' ASAP''. Her former husband is Martin Nievera, with whom she has a son, Robin Nievera, a musician. Career Early life and career 2009–present In 2009, Fernandez performed in the US leg of her The Divas 4 Divas Tour together with Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma and Zsa Zsa Padilla. She released a new album under MCA Universal entitled ''Hope'', which is a collection of cover version In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. Originally, it referred to a version of a song release ...s including a new version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evergreen (Love Theme From A Star Is Born)
"Evergreen" (also called "Love Theme from ''A Star Is Born''") is the theme song from the 1976 film ''A Star Is Born (1976 film), A Star Is Born''. It was composed and performed by American singer, songwriter, actress and director Barbra Streisand with lyrics by Paul Williams (songwriter), Paul Williams, and arranged by Ian Freebairn-Smith. The song was released on the soundtrack album to ''A Star Is Born''. Background As composers, Streisand and Williams earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song, making Streisand the first woman to be so honored as a composer. She also earned a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Streisand and Williams also won Golden Globes for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Best Original Song. The song's opening couplet, "Love, soft as an easy chair; love, fresh as the morning air", almost did not appear that way. Williams wrote the "morning air" line first, but told Streisand to "flip those two first lines, because it sings better". In 2023 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion "Regine" Ansong Velasquez-Alcasid ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show '' Ang Bagong Kampeon'' in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, '' Regine'' (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, '' Nineteen 90'' (1990) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian and actor. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows '' SOP Rules'', '' Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?'', ''Power of 10'', '' Party Pilipinas'' and ''Sunday All Stars''. Early career Gibbs started out in 1986 as one of the members of the teen variety show '' That's Entertainment'' on GMA Network. Gibbs then played some minor film roles for Viva Films. He was co-host of the TV show "Small Brothers" in 1990. Gibbs is also known as "Late", "Mokong" and "Philippine's King of Soul". Television career Gibbs is known for his role in the '90s sitcom ''Ober Da Bakod'' and '' Beh Bote Nga'', both with Anjo Yllana. Gibbs also played the character Geron Agular in '' Codename: Asero'' which was aired in 2008. In 2001, Gibbs hired as a co-host of the longest-running noontime variety show in the Philippines ''Eat Bulaga!'' until 2007 due to his late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of '' Tropang Trumpo'' (1994–1995) and '' Bubble Gang'' (1995–2013; 2025–present) and a host and main performer of '' SOP'' (1997–2010) and '' ASAP'' (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child. Early career Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honesty (Billy Joel Song)
"Honesty" is a song by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released by Columbia Records as the third US single from his sixth studio album '' 52nd Street'' (1978) in 1979. "Honesty" was solely written by Joel, while production was handled by Phil Ramone. The song appears on the Dutch and Japanese editions of '' Greatest Hits Volume 2'', replacing " Don't Ask Me Why" (1980). The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who generally praised its lyrics and piano instrumentation. It also received comparisons to other songs by Joel. "Honesty" peaked at number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, becoming the album's third consecutive top 40 hit. It went to Number 1 in France and has also been certified gold by Recording Industry Association of Japan for ringtone download sales of over 100,000 units. Joel performed the song live several times with Elton John and later with Bryan Adams. "Honesty" has been covered and sampled by various artists, including Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya (singer)
Maria Luisa Ramsey Kagahastian (born March 21, 1970), known professionally as Jaya (), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Referred to as the country's "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Soul", she is known for her distinctively deep voice and soulful singing style. She was a talent of GMA Network but later transferred to ABS-CBN, where she served as one of the head jury of the ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' segment of the Philippine noontime variety show ''It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), It's Showtime'' and performer on ''ASAP (TV program), ASAP''. Jaya is the second Filipino recording artist to chart in the United States (the first being The Rocky Fellers), with her debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaking at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Jaya also ventured into musical theatre, playing the role of Surpanakha in the 1999 Filipino musical ''Rama at Sita'' staged at the University of the Philippines Diliman, ... [...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] |
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli ( ; born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer and actress. List of awards and nominations received by Sarah Geronimo, Her accolades include a Billboard Women in Music, ''Billboard'' Women in Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award, a World Music Award, an Mnet Asian Music Award, 16 Awit Awards, and 28 Myx Music Awards. ''Tatler'' magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021, and ''Billboard Philippines'' named her as the Woman of the Year in 2024. Born in Santa Cruz, Manila, Geronimo first gained recognition after winning the television talent show ''Star for a Night (Philippine TV series), Star for a Night'' (2002). She signed with Viva Records (Philippines), Viva Records in 2003 and released her debut studio album ''Popstar: A Dream Come True'' in 2003, which was supported by the singles "Forever's Not Enough" and "Sa Iyo". She reinvented her image and style with ''Becoming (Sarah Geronimo album), Becoming'' (2006) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
