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Maricris Garcia
Maria Cristina "Maricris" Yu Garcia-Cruz (; born September 26, 1987) is a Filipino singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of ''Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippines' Divine Siren. Early life and education Maricris Garcia was born as Maria Cristina Yu Garcia on September 26, 1987, in Caloocan, Philippines. She studied tourism at the La Consolacion College in Caloocan. Career She first auditioned in the first year of ''Pinoy Pop Superstar'' year but did not become a finalist. Two years later, she won with her rendition of Barry Manilow's "One Voice" at the 2007 Grand Finale of ''Pinoy Pop Superstar,'' held in Araneta Coliseum. Thus, she was awarded as the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion. Her voice is distinctly similar to the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla's voice, so she has been given the title of the "Divine Princess". Personal life On December 16, 2016, Garcia married TJ Cruz. In May 2020, Garcia announced via Instagram that she is e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caloocan
Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan (; ), is a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,661,584 people making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines. Caloocan is divided into two geographical locations with a total combined area of , a result of the 1949 expansion of Quezon City, which absorbed much of its territory. It was formerly part of the Province of Rizal in southern Luzon. It comprises what is known as the CAMANAVA area along with the cities of Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. South Caloocan is bordered by Manila, Quezon City, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. The presence of commercial and industrial activities combined with residential areas make it a highly urbanized central business district and a major urban center in the Northern District of Metropolitan Manila. North Caloocan shares its border with Quezon City and Valenzuela, Marilao, Meycauayan and San Jose del Monte i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MariMar (Philippine TV Series)
''Marimar'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on August 13, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 14, 2008 with a total of 155 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Marimar Perez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama * Dingdong Dantes as Sergio Santibañez ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Angelika Santibañez / Angelika Aldama * Richard Gomez as Renato Santibañez * Jestoni Alarcon as Gustavo Aldama * Rita Avila as Lupita Aldama * Boboy Garovillo as Padre Porres * Leo Martinez as Pancho Perez * Caridad Sanchez as Cruz Perez * Bing Loyzaga as Esperanza Aldama * Michael V. as Fulgoso's voice * Nigel as Fulgoso * Manilyn Reynes as Corazon * Gabby Eigenmann as Nicandro Mejia * Sheena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someone To Watch Over Me (TV Series)
''Someone to Watch Over Me'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Tom Rodriguez and Lovi Poe. It premiered on September 5, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 6, 2017 with a total of 90 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise TJ falls in love with Joanna. He and his wife faces their biggest setback when he is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Tom Rodriguez as Teodoro Jose "TJ" Agustin Chavez * Lovi Poe as Joanna Mercado-Chavez ;Supporting cast * Max Collins as Irene Montenegro-Fernando * Edu Manzano as Gregor "Buddy" Chavez * Jackie Lou Blanco as Cielo Andrada-Chavez * Ronnie Lazaro as Ruben "Estoy" Mercado * Isay Alvarez-Seña as Remedios "Cita" Mercado * Boy 2 Quizon as Paolo * Frances Makil-Ignacio as Cecilia "Cess" Navarro * Ralph Noriega as Jefferson "Jepoy" Mercado ;Recurring c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinungaling Mong Puso
( / international title: ''Cruel Lies'') is a 2016 Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1992 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Rhian Ramos, Rafael Rosell and Kiko Estrada. It premiered on July 18, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on October 28, 2016 with a total of 74 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Clara and Roman will meet each other in a time when they are going through something. They will suddenly get along and marry each other. It is going to be a start of healing for Clara until she notices something different about Roman, who eventually turns out to be hard, skeptic and abusive. She will eventually meet a younger man, Jason who will give her the caring that she is looking for. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Rhian Ramos as Clara Pamintuan-Aguirre * Rafael Rosell as Roman Labangon Aguirre * Kiko Estrada as Jas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magkaibang Mundo
( / international title: ''My Secret Love'') is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Louise delos Reyes and Juancho Trivino. It premiered on May 23, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on September 16, 2016 with a total of 84 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Princess comes from a prosperous and loving family. When her father dies during an accident, her family lost their wealth and Princess is left isolated by her relatives. She eventually meets an elf, Elfino where she finds comfort in him and their friendship starts. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Louise delos Reyes as Princess "Pepay" Santos Sandoval-Cruz * Juancho Triviño as Elfino / Ellias "Inoy" Cruz ;Supporting cast * Assunta De Rossi as Amanda "Felly" Santos-Sandoval * Gina Alajar as Noreen Sandoval-Perez * Rez Cortez as Jonathan "Jojo" Perez * Maricar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beating Again
''Beating Again'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Kim So-yeon, and Yoon Hyun-min. It aired on JTBC from April 3 to May 23, 2015 on Fridays and Saturdays at 21:45 ( KST) for 16 episodes. Synopsis Kang Min-ho ( Jung Kyung-ho) is a cold-blooded corporate raider who takes no prisoners. He is a scoundrel investment banker for Gold Investment, seemingly the world's largest financial service firm. As a cynical, self-defensive, suspicious sociopath, he wears people down with his tenacity and takes advantage of them with his delusions of grandeur. However, Min-ho has his own story of how he became evil - it was because of his uncle's betrayal. His father was overthrown by his uncle and it caused his family to hit bottom. As Min-ho vows to get revenge, he meets Soon-jung (Kim So-yeon), the daughter of his father's former secretary who betrayed him and who now works for his uncle. One day, he has a heart attack and is taken to a hospital. He miraculously ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny Rose
''Destiny Rose'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 14, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on March 11, 2016 with a total of 130 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Joey Flores-Vegara is a woman trapped in a man's body who dreams and hopes to be the best for her parents. She struggles in life yet continues to be patient and understanding. Joey becomes a stronger person in her new life as Destiny Rose as she faces more challenges in her journey to becoming a renowned writer and a full-fledged woman. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Ken Chan as Joselito "Joey" Flores Vergara Jr. / Destiny Rose Vergara-Antonioni ;Supporting cast * Fabio Ide as Gabriele Antonioni * Manilyn Reynes as Daisy Flores-Vergara * Michael De Mesa as Rosauro Armani Vitto * Katrina Halili as Jasmine Vergara Flores * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marimar (2015 TV Series)
''Marimar'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, Mark Dela Cruz and Lore Reyes, it stars Megan Young in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on August 24, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 8, 2016 with a total of 100 episodes. Premise Marimar is a poor girl who marries a rich heir, Sergio. Sergio's stepmother Angelika and ex-girlfriend Antonia makes Marimar's life a "living hell". A few years later, Marimar meets her wealthy biological father, Gustavo Aldama, who helps her get revenge against the people who wronged her. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Megan Young as Marimar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama-Santibañez * Tom Rodriguez as Sergio Santibañez ;Supporting cast * Jaclyn Jose as Angelika Santibañez * Lauren Young as Antonia Santibañez * Alice Dixson as Mia Corcuera-A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Strangers (TV Series)
''Beautiful Strangers'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe. It premiered on August 10, 2015, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 27, 2015, with a total of 80 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The story revolves around Kristine and Joyce. Their lives intertwine when Kristine helps the homeless amnesiac Leah, which is Joyce who was sexually abused by Kristine's father. They become friends and will eventually find out the truth. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Heart Evangelista as Kristine de Jesus Castillo-Ilagan * Lovi Poe as Jocelyn "Joyce" Rodriguez-Castillo / Lea ;Supporting cast * Christopher de Leon as Ronaldo Castillo * Dina Bonnevie as Alejandra Valdez-Castillo * Rocco Nacino as Noel Ilagan * Benjamin Alves as Lawrence "Lance" Castillo * Emilio Garcia as Nestor Ilagan * Kier Legaspi as Rigor Lacsamana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aicelle Santos
Aicelle Anne Coronel Santos-Zambrano (born February 24, 1985) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, pianist and actress who first emerged in the Philippine music scene as a contestant in ''Star in a Million''. She has been known as the "First Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar", when she achieved eight straight wins in GMA Network's ''Pinoy Pop Superstar''. Biography Early life and career At the age of six, Aicelle Santos or "AA" received abecedarian musical training at the St. Theresa's College Quezon City, and the University of the Philippines College of Music for piano. The early training allowed Santos to indulge in her original dream to become a famous pianist. However, a shift in focus took place as she realized she would rather be a famous singer than be a known pianist. Aicelle's inspiration on the field came from Walt Disney's character Ariel from the movie ''The Little Mermaid''. The movie's theme song "Part of Your World" was the first song Santos memorized, which she als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra
'' Annasandra'' ( / international title: ''The Secret of Annasandra'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on October 6, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 6, 2015 with a total of 88 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Annasandra is the daughter of Belinda and Carlos. Events will lead to Annasandra to be cursed as an "awok". Her loved ones keep her real identity a secret to protect her from being misjudged, from being hurt and hurting other people. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Andrea Torres as Annasandra Vergara ;Supporting cast * Mikael Daez as William Benitez * Rochelle Pangilinan as Esmeralda Salvador * Pancho Magno as Enrico Sanchez * Glydel Mercado as Belinda Vergara * Emilio Garcia as Carlos Vergara * Maria Isabel Lopez as Rosario Salvador * Joyce Burton as Hazel Benitez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Half Sisters
''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino both in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on January 15, 2016, with a total of 418 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Barbie Forteza as Diana M. Valdicanas * Thea Tolentino as Ashley "Ash" M. Alcantara ;Supporting cast * Jean Garcia as Karina "Rina" Mercado-Alcantara / Alexa Valdicanas * Jomari Yllana as Benjamin "Benjie" Valdicanas * Ryan Eigenmann as Alfred Alcantara * Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo * Derrick Monasterio as Sebastian "Baste" Castillo-Torres * Mel Martinez as Venus Mercado ;Guest cast * Carmen Soriano as Lupita Valdicañas * Pinky Marquez as Cleo Castillo * JC Tiuseco as Carl Domingo * Carlo Gonzales as Paulo Zulueta * Cherie Gil as Magnolia McBride * Ruru Madri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
