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Maka (TV Series)
''Maka'' (stylized in all caps) is a Philippine television drama teen series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol, it stars Romnick Sarmenta, Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, Olive May and John Clifford. It premiered on September 21, 2024, on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise V returns to his hometown and hesitant to teach in Douglas MacArthur High School. By serving as a mentor, he will learn lessons from his students. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Romnick Sarmenta as Victor "V" Felipe An art teacher in MAKA high in charge of training the students for the upcoming regional drama competition. * Zephanie Dimaranan as Zeph Molina A student of the Arts and Performance section who has an excellent skill in singing. * Marco Masa as Marco Reyes A choir member and a student of the Arts and Performance section. * Ashley Sarmiento as Ash Salonga She is known popularly for he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Drama
In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police procedural, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, Drama (film and television)#Teen drama, teen drama, and comedy drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular Setting (narrative), setting or subject matter, or they combine a drama's otherwise serious tone with elements that encourage a broader range of Mood (literature), moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of Conflict (process), conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of Film industry, cinema or television that involve Fiction, fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network (company)
GMA Network Inc., commonly known as GMA, is a Philippine media company based in Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. GMA is primarily involved in radio and television broadcasting, with subsidiaries dealing in various media-related businesses. The majority of its profits are derived from publicity and marketing incomes associated with television distribution. GMA is formed by the legal name of Global Media Arts. GMA Network was founded on March 1, 1950 by American entrepreneur Robert "Uncle Bob" Stewart as Loreto F. de Hemedes Inc. The company launched its first radio station, DZBB on June 14, 1950. Its first broadcast on television was launched on October 29, 1961, and the television station was known as DZBB Channel 7. In 1974, the company became known as Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) after the triumvirate of Gilberto Duavit Sr., Menardo Jimenez and Felipe Gozon due to the changes in media ownership laws. It then changed its corporate name to GMA Netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Althea Ablan
Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan (born October 9, 2004), better known as Althea Ablan, is a Filipino actress. She is known for her main protagonist role in '' Prima Donnas'' (2019) as Donna Belle, and her anti-hero role in ''AraBella'' as Bella or Jona. Early life Maria Altheyah Sofia Olivar Ablan was born on October 9, 2004. She has three brothers. She studied junior high school at Mother Maria Maddalena Starace School in Parañaque. She finished senior high school at Don Bosco High School in Parañaque. Career She first appeared in several television commercials before she played the role of young Kristine in the television series ''Beautiful Strangers''. She also portrayed younger roles in ''Encantadia'' and '' Mulawin vs. Ravena''. In 2019, she starred in '' Prima Donnas'' wherein she was paired with actor Bruce Roeland. The two were later reunited in the anthology series ''Regal Studio Presents: My Boss, My Love''. In 2021, Ablan appeared in ''My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lloyd Samartino
Lloyd Samartino Jr. (born February 2, 1960) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Samartino's mother is Carmen Soriano, an actress and singer. Samartino's wife was Jo Ramos, a singer and daughter of former Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos. They have a son, Sergio. Career Samartino started his career as a commercial model for Close-Up tooth paste in 1978. His first film appearance was ''Gabun: Anak Mo, Anak Ko'' in 1979. He became a popular matinee-idol in 1980s. Samartino has played the leading man with actresses including Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos-Recto and Rio Locsin. Filmography Film *''Gabun: Anak Mo, Anak Ko'' (1979) *''Annie Batungbakal'' (1979) *''4 na Maria'' (1980) *''Problem Child'' (1980) *''Good Morning Sunshine'' (1980) *''Salamat... Kapatid Ko!'' (1980) *''Unang Yakap'' – Roy (1980) *''Reyna ng Pitong Gatang'' – Joey Sta. Maria (1980) *''Bongga Ka 'Day!'' (1980) *''Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak'' (1980) *''Totoy Boogie'' – Totoy Boogie (1980) *''Pag-Ibig Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Ford (actor)
Josh Ford (born March 12, 2005) is a Filipino actor under the management of Sparkle GMA Artist Center. He has gained recognition for his versatile performances in various television series and films in the Philippines. Early life and education Josh Ford was born on March 12, 2005, in Portsmouth, England and is of British and Filipino descent. He was raised in a middle-class household by his Filipino mother, a single parent, and has a brother and two sisters. He participated in school plays and local theater productions during his childhood. After completing his schooling in England, his family relocated to Quezon City, Philippines, to reconnect with their Filipino heritage. He briefly attended Quezon City Science High School for Grades 7 and 8 before pursuing his acting career. Career Ford began his entertainment career as a child star, appearing in various commercials for prominent brands in the Philippines. In 2015, he portrayed the young version of Clark Medina, a characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elijah Alejo
Elijah Christian Ong Alejo (; born November 13, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She is known for both her antagonist role in '' Prima Donnas'' as Brianna and her protagonist role in ''Underage'' as Chynna. Early life and career She studied senior high school in Manila Central University, under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand. She finished senior high school. She currently studies bachelor's degree in medical technology in the same school. In April 2020, she wrote her first Wattpad Wattpad is a website for reading and publishing originally written fiction and connecting with fellow writers and readers. Its most popular genres are romance, teen fiction, and fan fiction. As of November 2021, Wattpad had more than 90 mill ... novel titled "Unexpectedly In Love". Filmography Television Online series Film Accolades References External links *Sparkle Profile Actresses from Manila Living people Filipino television actresses Filipin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a Filipina mother of Hiligaynon ancestry (from Roxas City, Capiz Capiz (), officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon language, Capiznon/Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the central part of the Western Visayas Regions of the Philippines ...). She has a younger sister Bunny Paras who is also an actress and they are first cousins to Patrick Garcia and Cheska Garcia through their respective mothers. And an alumna of De La Salle Araneta University's DVM Batch 2007. Filmography Television Movies References External links * * http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/800130/sharmaine-arnaiz-hopes-dreams * http://www.pep.ph/news/45591/sharmaine-arnaiz-still-longing-to-work-with-her-idol-vilma-santos Filipino people of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Paner
Kristina "Tina" Paner (born August 1, 1971) is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and singer. Early life At a very young age, Paner's parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well. Her father Manny Paner was a well known basketball player while her mother Daisy Romualdez was an actress in the 1960s. Paner is the sister of Danita Paner, who is also a singer. Career Paner's parents convinced her to try singing at the age of nine and the song "Sana" was popularized by her. She tried acting too aged 10 when she starred in the film ''Sinasamba Kita'' as the young Lorna Tolentino who played the character role of Nora. She also did a Colgate (toothpaste), Colgate commercial called "Colgate Winterfresh Gel" with fellow Triplets members Manilyn Reynes and Sheryl Cruz in the 1980s. By that time, her mother, having seen her acting potential, presented Kristina, then only 12, to Regal Films owner and producer Mother Lily Monteverde. She was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricar De Mesa
Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like ''Magkaibang Mundo'', '' Villa Quintana'', '' Once Upon a Kiss'', ''Dragon Lady'', '' Unica Hija'' and others. She started her career in ''Bubble Gang'', as well as the first GobiGirl of Arnell Ignacio in '' GoBingo'' from 1996 to 1999. Personal life She was married to basketball player Don Allado Don Carlos Armand Crisostomo Allado (born June 10, 1977) is a Filipino basketball coach, former professional player, and politician. A power forward, he played college basketball for the De La Salle Green Archers, where he won back-to-back U ..., but separated after two years. She has a child named Baby Allianna Sky. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:de Mesa, Maricar 1979 births Living people ABS-CBN people Actresses from Manila GMA Network (company) people Bubble Gang cast members Filipino television actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Soriano
Carmen Soriano (born July 6, 1940) is a Filipino actress and singer. Early life Soriano's father was Fernando Soriano. Soriano's mother was Luz Concepcion, an English teacher. Soriano is the eldest daughter and she is the 4th of six siblings. Career In 1957, Soriano won the beauty pageant and became Miss Manila. Soriano earned a trip to Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, Soriano's singing was trained by Celso Carillo, a musician. Soriano became a singer at Winner House in Hong Kong. In Manila, Soriano sang at the Manila Hotel and Bulakeña Restaurant. Discography Albums *''A Touch of Carmen'' (1969) *''D'yos Lamang ang Nakakaalam'' (1977) *''I Am, I Said'' (1977) *''Malayo Man, Malapit Din'' (1977) Singles *"Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig" (1977) *"Bluebird" (1977) *"Bulung-Bulungan" (1977) *"Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak" (1977) *"Dalagang Pilipina" (1977) *"Di Ba't Ako'y Tao Ring May Damdamin" (1977) *" Halikan Mo at Magpaalam sa Kahapon" (1977) *"Hear My Prayer" (1969) *" I Am, I Said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jojo Alejar
Alfredo Rizalito "Jojo" P. Alejar (born June 19, 1966) is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known as the founding member of the dance group The Tigers and as the host and producer of '' The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A''. Political views In 1986, Alejar campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. Personal life Alejar was born on June 19, 1966, in Manila Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the Capital of the Philippines, capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,846,513 people in 2020. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on .... He is the younger brother of actor Toby Alejar and the fifth out of six brothers. Alejar is married to Anna Guia Villapando Reyes from Sta. Maria, Bulacan and has four children: Alfredo Alexander ("Tra"), Aurora Leticia ("Al"), Alfredo Emmanuel ("Aeman") and Ava Marie ("Ava"). Filmography Television Film Discography * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' () (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second-oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second-oldest extant English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded on February 2, 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, Jose Guevara wrote a column of p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
