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Max Laurel
Max Laurel (May 4, 1944 – June 11, 2016), was a Filipino actor and bodybuilder who played as Zuma in the 1985 film '' Zuma'' and 1987 film '' Anak ni Zuma''. Personal life Max Laurel was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on May 4, 1945. He married a woman named Alicia Laurel. Death On June 11, 2016, Laurel had a cardiac arrest leading to his death. He was 72 years old. His wake took place on June 15, 2016, at La Funeraria Paz in Quezon City. He was buried on June 16, 2016, at La Loma Cemetery in 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. Caloo .... He had three children and five grandchildren. Filmography Film Television References 1945 births 2016 deaths Burials at La Loma Cemetery Filipino male film actors {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City, officially the City of Zamboanga (; ; Subanen languages, Subanen: ''Bagbenwa Sembwangan''; Sama–Bajaw languages, Sama: ''Lungsud Samboangan''; ; ; ) is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 977,234 people. It is third-largest city by land area in the Philippines, and is also the sixth-most populous city in the archipelago; additionally, it is the second most populous in Mindanao after Davao City. It is the commercial and industrial center of the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. On October 12, 1936, Zamboanga became a chartered city under Commonwealth Act No. 39. It was inaugurated on February 26, 1937. Zamboanga City is an independent, chartered city and was designated highly urbanized on November 22, 1983. Although geographically separated, and an independent and chartered city, Zamboanga City is grouped with the province o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robowar (film)
''Robowar'' () is a 1989 Italian science fiction film, science fiction action film directed by Bruno Mattei. The film features a group of military commandos going through a jungle and being stalked by a robot called Omega-1. The film was shot in the Philippines and was one of the many Italian films following ''Apocalypse Now'' (1979) made with a Vietnam War-theme. Mattei added science fiction elements to ''Robowar'' after seeing the American film ''Predator (film), Predator'' and decided to make a similar film. The film was released in Italy in 1990 and on early home video releases in Asia and Europe. Retrospective reviews of the film have derided it as a rip-off of ''Predator''. Plot Major Marphy Black leads a group of commandos through the jungles of an unnamed island, but unknown to all involved but Mascher, they are being stalked by Mascher's robot invention, Omega-1. Over Mascher's protests, the group first saves a volunteer hospital worker, Virgin, from a band of guerril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II, the fall of Nazi Germany, and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons have been used in combat. Events World War II will be abbreviated as “WWII” January * January 1 – WWII: ** Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Hungary from the Soviets. * January 9 – WWII: American and Australian troops land at Lingayen Gulf on western coast of the largest Philippine island of Luzon, occupied by Japan since 1942. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anak Ni Zuma
Zuma is a Filipino comic book character created by Jim Fernandez in 1974. The character first appeared in a serial written by Fernandez entitled ''Aztec''. From 1976 to 1985, Zuma got his own series named ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The comics series was the biggest best seller for ''Aliwan''. Following this publication success, spin-offs and a 1990s reboot about the character were published and it was further expanded in other media including film and television. Publication history In 1974, Filipino comics book artist Jim Fernandez created Zuma, which first appeared in the comics serial ''Aztec''. After two years, in 1976, Fernandez wrote a new series for the character entitled ''Anak ni Zuma'' that was serialized in ''Aliwan Komiks'' published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. (GASI) with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The series ran in syndication until 1985 that became ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anak Ni Totoy Guapo
Anak (; , homophone to a word for "giant, long neck, necklace"; ) is a figure in the Hebrew Bible. His descendants are mentioned in narratives concerning the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites. According to the Book of Numbers, Anak was a forefather of the Anakim, a Rephaite tribe according to . In their report, ten of the twelve Israelite spies associated the Anakim with the Nephilim of . Etymology L. Nesiolowski-Spano proposed a hypothesis that his name is derived from the Greek 'wanax', 'ruler'. In the Bible The sons of Anak are first mentioned in . The Israelite leader Moses sends twelve spies representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel to scout out the land of Canaan. The spies enter from the Negev desert and journey northward through the Judaean hills until they arrive at the brook of Eshcol near Hebron, where reside the sons of Anak: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. After the scouts have explored the entire land, they bring back samples of the fruit of the land. The scouts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dugo Ng Panday
''Dugo ng Panday'' () is a 1993 Filipino fantasy adventure film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. Based on the Pilipino Komiks character Panday, it is a spin-off and sequel to the original four ''Panday'' films starring Fernando Poe Jr. The film stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Edu Manzano, Leo Martinez, Max Alvarado, IC Mendoza, and Aiko Melendez. Produced by Regal Films, ''Dugo ng Panday'' was released in early January 1993. Cast * Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Flavio/Panday, a poor young descendant of the blacksmith with the same name (played by Fernando Poe Jr. in previous films) * Edu Manzano as Conde *Leo Martinez as Agno * Max Alvarado as Lizardo * IC Mendoza as Manrico * Aiko Melendez as Luna * Jaime Fabregas as the Gobernador * Max Laurel as Marag *Ram Mojica as Macaw *King Gutierrez as Nauhan *Edwin Reyes as Naga *Rey Solo as Magor *Romy Romulo as Conde's Lieutenant *Bien Garcia as Olan *Ramon Confiado as Jamal *Edison Magno as Dagim *Toto Perez as Bahaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shotgun Banjo
''Shotgun Banjo'' is a 1992 Philippine action film starring Zoren Legaspi and Ruffa Gutierrez Cast *Zoren Legaspi as Banjo *Ruffa Gutierrez as Kara * Miguel Rodriguez as Marvin *Paquito Diaz as Gordon * Jess Lapid Jr. *Ernie Zarate *Romeo Rivera as Dante * Lucita Soriano as Businesswoman Owner *Cris Daluz as Businessman Owner *Manjo Del Mundo *Rommel Valdez as Rocky Turko *Subas Herrero as Atty. Davao *Charlie Davao as Atty. Agustin *Rachel Lobangco as Lucy *Terence Baylon as Young Banjo * Lester Llansang as Young Marvin *Melissa Mendez *Orestes Ojeda *Max Laurel *Ernie David *Jimmy Reyes *Nonoy De Guzman *Renato del Prado Renato del Prado (January 26, 1940 – November 1, 2013) was a Filipino film actor. Early life Born Renato Natividad-Mateo on January 26, 1940 in Manila. Personal life He was married with 6 children. His youngest son, Janus is also both a film ... *Roland Montes *Vic Belaro *Aris Bautista References External links * 1992 films Philippine actio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucio Margallo
''Lucio Margallo'' is a 1992 Filipino biographical action film directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Phillip Salvador as the titular policeman, alongside Miguel Rodriguez, Tirso Cruz III, Jean Garcia, Paquito Diaz and Edwin Reyes. The film depicts the true story of police officer Margallo and his partner Sgt. Goyena (Cruz) of the Western Police District (WPD) who come to face off against a dangerous drug syndicate with ties to officials from their own police agency. Produced by Moviestars Production, the film was released on July 22, 1992. Critic Justino Dormiendo of the ''Manila Standard'' gave ''Lucio Margallo'' a positive review, commending its action scenes and performances which helped the film overcome its formulaic plot. The film won the FAMAS Award for Best Editing (Rene Tala and Danny Gloria), tying with ''Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal''. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast *Phillip Salvador as Lucio Margallo * Miguel Rodriguez as Alexander Sarmiento *T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno (1988 Film)
''Bruno'' is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Jun Raquiza and starring Max Laurel as the titular character, alongside Ken Snell, Jane Castellvi, and Vicky Roa. It was released in early April 1988. Luciano E. Soriano of the ''Manila Standard'' gave the film a negative review, criticizing it as a trite entry to the vigilante film genre with forgettable performances, though he commended its bleak cinematography. Plot Bruno is a former soldier trained to kill enemies with his bare hands. After his brother and sister die in the hands of a crime syndicate, Bruno takes it upon himself to avenge their deaths. Cast *Max Laurel as Bruno *Ken Snell as Jobo, head of the syndicate *Jane Castellvi as Jona, Bruno's sister *Vicky Roa as Bultre *Dan Corbe Critical response Luciano E. Soriano, writing for the ''Manila Standard The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines which, as of 2017, is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Panday (1980 Film)
''Ang Panday'' () is a 1980 Filipino action-fantasy film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars as the titular character. It is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan. The film was followed by three sequels, which also featuring Poe as Flavio, namely '' Pagbabalik ng Panday'' (1981), '' Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto'' (1982) and '' Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat'' (1984). All four films were shown at the Metro Manila Film Festival in their respective years. An animated TV series, dubbed as the first full-length Filipino animation series, was shown in RPN 9 during the mid-1980s. It was patterned after the storyline of the first movie. Plot Flavio ( Fernando Poe, Jr.) is a "Panday" (or blacksmith) whose village and land are under the reign of the tyrant Lizardo ( Max Alvarado). Flavio is forced to brand innocent children every night with Lizardo's mark by the head of Lizardo's men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commonwealth Of The Philippines
The Commonwealth of the Philippines (; ) was an Territories of the United States, unincorporated territory and Commonwealth (U.S. insular area), commonwealth of the United States that existed from 1935 to 1946. It was established following the Tydings–McDuffie Act to replace the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands. and was designed as a transitional administration in preparation for full Philippine independence. Its foreign affairs remained managed by the United States. During its more than a decade of existence, the Commonwealth had a strong executive (government), executive and a supreme court. Its legislature, dominated by the Nacionalista Party, was at first unicameral but later bicameral. In 1937, the government selected Tagalog language, Tagalogthe language of Manila and its surrounding provincesas the basis of the Filipino language, national language, although it would be many years before its usage became general. Women's suffrage was adopted, and the Economy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
