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Metring David
Demetria "Metring" David (June 20, 1920 – October 7, 2010) was a Filipina comedian, famous for her "big feet" as she was called by her colleagues. Early life and later career Born in 1920, she first appeared as a comedian in the dramas '' Malapit sa Diyos'' (Near to God), and '' Walang Hanggan'', both under Lebran Pictures. In that same year she was included in the comedy film entitled '' Babaing Kalbo'' starring Eleanor Medina. She made films for other companies including LVN Pictures, ''Galawgaw'', a Nida Blanca movie, Fremel Pictures and a small role in '' Sapagka't Mahal Kita'' (Because, I Love You) to name a few. In the years that followed, Metring David rose to popularity as a comedian in the 1960s a decade in which she made some three dozen films and many television appearances. Return to television Meltring's last TV appearance was ''Wish Ko Lang!'' on GMA Channel 7. Death She died on October 7, 2010, in Manila, Philippines. Selected filmography *1953 - '' Malap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital city, capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's List of cities proper by population density, most densely populated city proper. Manila is considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). It was the first chartered city in the country, designated as such by the Philippine Commission Act 183 of July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Hispanic America, Spanish Americas through the Manila galleon, galleon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosa Mistica
''Rosa Mistica'' is a 1988 Filipino romantic fantasy anthology film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza and written by Orlando B. Nadres. Based on the Pilipino Klasiks comic by Pablo S. Gomez, the film is composed of three segments, with Snooky Serna starring in the lead role in each segment. Produced by Regal Films, it was released on March 3, 1988, and was a commercial success. Critic Luciano E. Soriano of the ''Manila Standard'' gave the film a positive review, and considered the final segment to be the film's highlight. Plot Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie Rosalie Leynes, a young woman from a rich family, is engaged to Mike, but on their wedding day, Rosalie dies and goes to heaven. She implores a woman who looks similar to the Virgin Mary to return her to Earth in order to settle some unfinished business, which the woman grants. Three years after her death, Rosalie returns to find Mike about to poison her sickly mother Donya Natalia in order to inherit her wealth and support h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Women Comedians
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2010 Deaths
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1920 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band) 19 was a Japanese pop/folk duo. Its members were Kenji Okahira and Keigo Iwase The Japanese language has a system of honorific speech, referred to as , parts of speech that show respect. Their use is mandatory in many social situations. Ho ..., a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album '' 63/19'' by Kool A.D. * '' Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album ''Refugee (Bad4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
''Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw'' is a 2000 Filipino romantic comedy film edited and directed by Joyce E. Bernal and written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario. Produced by Viva Films and RCP Productions, it stars Regine Velasquez as a popular singer and Robin Padilla as a car mechanic who falls in love with her. It is the first project that Padilla and Velasquez worked together on, as well as the first time Padilla did a romantic comedy film since his action films from Viva Films. Plot Francine Natra (Regine Velasquez) is a popular singer enjoying the peak of her career. But due to stardom and her hectic schedules she suffers from a simple life on her own. Meanwhile, Guillermo "Gimo" Talumpati (Robin Padilla) lives his ordinary life as an auto mechanic taking care of his family and especially Ging-Ging, his sister with Down syndrome. Their fates cross when a promo contest called "Date With A Star" makes Gimo the winner to take the popular Francine on a special date. But the prize date gets cut sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahirap Maging Pogi (film)
''Mahirap Maging Pogi'' () is a 1992 Filipino comedy film written and directed by Ben Feleo. The film stars Andrew E., along with Dennis Padilla, Gelli de Belen, Ruby Rodriguez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Ana Roces, Lea Orosa, Mia Pratts, Almira Muhlach, Patrick Guzman, Michael de Mesa and Roi Vinzon. Named after Andrew E.'s rap song of the same name, the film was produced by Viva Films and released in August 19, 1992. Critic Justino Dormiendo of the ''Manila Standard'' gave the film a negative review, criticizing it as "downright ugly" and "not much fun". The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast *Andrew E. as Parding Pogi *Dennis Padilla as Dodong Boogie *Gelli de Belen as Gigi *Ruby Rodriguez as May *Ogie Alcasid as Dodie *Janno Gibbs as Siano *Anjo Yllana as Jojo *Ana Roces as Annie *Lea Orosa as Ms. Muñoz *Mia Pratts as Ingrid *Almira Muhlach as Mari *Patrick Guzman as Robert *Michael de Mesa as Gabby *Roi Vinzon as Richard *Jinky Oda as Yaya *Jessa Zarago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pik Pak Boom
''Pik Pak Boom'' is a 1988 Filipino anthology comedy film directed by Leroy Salvador and starring Herbert Bautista, Lea Salonga, Lilet, Bing Loyzaga, Regine Velasquez, and Dingdong Avanzado. The film consists of two segments: "Manyika" () and " Banana Q". Produced by Viva Films, ''Pik Pak Boom'' was released on December 25, 1988 as part of the 14th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). ''Pik Pak Boom'' was the second highest-grossing film among the six entries of the festival, after ''Agila ng Maynila'', and won the award for Best Production Design (Manny B. Morfe). Cast Release ''Pik Pak Boom'' was given a "G" rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), and was released on December 25, 1988 as part of the 14th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Box office On its opening day, ''Pik Pak Boom'' grossed ₱2.458 million, behind ''Agila ng Maynila ''Agila ng Maynila'' () is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago, written by Pablo S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama ''A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Buwan s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor
''One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor'' () is a 1988 Filipino comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Ben Feleo and starring Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Eddie Garcia, Sylvia La Torre, Romy Diaz, Ian Veneracion, Harlene Bautista, Michael Locsin, and child actors Richard Gutierrez, and Raymond Gutierrez. Produced by Seiko Films, it was released on December 14, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz gave the film a mixed review, commending its honest focus on street children in the Philippines, while criticizing its commercial tendencies and implausible situations. Cast Main cast *Sheryl Cruz *Romnick Sarmenta *Eddie Garcia *Sylvia La Torre *Romy Diaz *Ian Veneracion * Harlene Bautista * Michael Locsin *Richard Gutierrez as Richie *Raymond Gutierrez as Amboy *Mon Alvir Supporting cast *Bomber Moran *Metring David *Matutina *Fred Moro *Whitney Tyson *Dinky Doo Jr. *Ros Olgado *Ike Lozada *Don Pepot *Fatima Alvir *Caselyn Francisco *Patrick Cruz *Reggie Javier *Apple de Guzman *Guio Alvarez *Guil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puso Sa Puso
''Puso sa Puso'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza and starring Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Helen Vela, Ricky Belmonte, Liza Lorena, Perla Bautista, Cesar Montano, Jaime Castillo, Jennifer Sevilla, and Eddie Garcia. Produced by Seiko Films, the film was released on May 25, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz gave the film a mildly positive review. Cast *Sheryl Cruz as Rosel * Romnick Sarmenta as Daniel *Helen Vela as Wilma, Daniel's mother * Ricky Belmonte as Rosel's father *Liza Lorena as Luisa, Rosel's mother *Perla Bautista *Cesar Montano as Noel * Jaime Castillo *Jennifer Sevilla *Eddie Garcia as Daniel's grandfather *Janet Giron *Don Pepot *Metring David * Renato del Prado *Romeo Enriquez *Fred Moro *Michelle Christian *Eva Ramos Release ''Puso sa Puso'' was released on May 25, 1988, and became a box office success. Critical response Lav Diaz, writing for the ''Manila Standard The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
