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Muling Buksan Ang Puso
''Muling Buksan ang Puso'' (International title: ''If Only'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine television drama melodrama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Nuel C. Naval, Manny Q. Palo, Jojo A. Saguin and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 8 to October 4, 2013, replacing '' Apoy sa Dagat'' and was replaced by '' Maria Mercedes''. Cast and characters Main cast *Julia Montes as Sarah Beltran-Dela Vega / Sarah B. Salazar-Dela Vega / Sarah B. Dela Vega *Enrique Gil as Francisco "Francis" B. Dela Vega / Francisco "Francis" Andrada / Francisco "Francis" Beltran *Enchong Dee as Leonel Bernardo Beltran / Leonel Bernardo B. Cabigas Supporting cast *Susan Roces as Doña Adelina Laurel-Beltran *Pilar Pilapil as Elvira Santelices *Dante Rivero as Bernardo Beltran *Cherie Gil as Marietta Beltran *Agot Isidro as Carissa Beltran-Dela Vega *Jestoni Alarcon as Nicholas Salazar / R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodrama
A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or extremely sentimentality, sentimental, rather than on action. Characters are often Character (arts)#Round vs. flat, flat and written to fulfill established character archetypes. Melodramas are typically set in the private sphere of the home, focusing on morality, family issues, love, and marriage, often with challenges from an outside source, such as a "temptress", a scoundrel, or an aristocratic villain. A melodrama on stage, film, or television is usually accompanied by dramatic and suggestive music that offers further cues to the audience of the dramatic beats being presented. In scholarly and historical musical contexts, melodramas are Victorian era, Victorian dramas in which orchestral music or son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar Pilapil
Pilar Delilah Veloso Pilapil-Penas (born October 12, 1950) is a Filipino actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1967. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 1967 pageant but was unplaced. In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s her highly publicized life became the staple of the multimedia. Pilapil starred in Highly Acclaimed Films such as ''Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali'' in 1985, ''Tinik Sa Dibdib'' and ''Nagkapasakit Kuya Eddie'' an outstanding feat she was nominated and won one award in the movie categories for FAP FAMAS and MMFF then Manila Film Festival in 1985 in 1988. She did the film ''Kailan Mahuhugasan Ang Kasalanan'' she continued to take a break and then came back with more movie projects such as ''Forever'' with Aga Muhlach and Mikee Counjangco and ''Tayo Na Sa Dilim'' and ''Bakit Ako Mahihiya'' in 1997. She went on to do a soap called ''Mulha Ng Buhay'' for Viva Television as a main antagonist of the television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century. Calzado, daughter of choreographer and actor Lito Calzado, initially played bit roles in two films as a child actress, including Lino Brocka's ''Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman'' (1990). She took a long break from the show business and returned in the early 2000s through stints in commercials. She played a supporting role in the soap opera '' Kung Mawawala Ka'' (2002) and landed her first leading role in the romantic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimples Romana
Dianne Marie Romana Ahmee (born November 13, 1984) known professionally as Dimples Romana, is a Filipino actress. Noted for her acclaimed performances in film and television, she made her first screen appearance through the series '' Esperanza''. Her accolades include three Gawad Tanglaw Awards, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, and two PMPC Star Awards for Television, in addition to nominations from the Asian Academy Creative Awards, FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards and Golden Screen Awards. She is currently one of the jurors of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Career Romana graduated with International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College. After she finished her studies, Romana's first appearance as a supporting antagonist role on TV was via '' Esperanza'' in 1997; and after which she became one of the stars of the ABS-CBN series, ''Tabing Ilog'' in 1999. Romana, who was taking up BS Tourism in University of Santo Toma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), professionally known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is best known for his role as Julio Madiaga in the 1975 film ''Manila in the Claws of Light'', which has since gained prominence as one of the greatest Philippine films of all time. He also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Filipino action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. He has twin sons who are also actors named Felix and Dominic. He is well known for his collaborations with director Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century. Career Prior to beginning his acting career, Roco underwent an 18-month rehabilitation program at the Drug Abu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher De Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and television productions including period, romantic drama and thriller. His work, covering more than five decades, has received various accolades, including eight FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, four Luna Awards, nine Star Awards, and eight Metro Manila Film Festival Awards. De León began acting as a teenager, winning the FAMAS Award for Best Actor for his screen debut in Lino Brocka's '' Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974). He gained wider recognition for his portrayal of a naive peasant in Eddie Romero's '' Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?'' (1976), earning him his second FAMAS for Best Actor. He won his first Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in Ishmael Bernal's '' Ikaw ay Akin'' (1978). De León c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pooh (comedian)
Reynold Garcia (born December 15, 1974, in Laoang, Northern Samar), known professionally as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer and host. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show ''Banana Split''. He is also known for impersonating boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao. He was the 2006 and 2007 awardee for Aliw Award best male stand-up comedian. He was again nominated in 2008. Career Pooh first worked at the now-defunct Nota'Kwela, a comedy bar in Caloocan. He then moved to Music Box and later to Jazz Café. He was eventually scouted by Andrew del Real of The Library. Pooh had guested on GMA Network's ''SiS'' and in a sequence on an afternoon show of the network. He claims it was ABS-CBN that gave him the opportunity to get known to a larger audience. The comedian became a part of the ''Banana Split'' cast; he did skits and made impersonations as part of the show. By 2013, he became known for his impersonation of Manny Pacquiao. In addit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Evans (actor)
Matthew Nicolas Evans (born October 22, 1988) is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas '' Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko'', '' Tanging Yaman'' and ''Rosalka''. Evans previously competed in Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1''. Personal life Evans was born to Thalmage Eugene Evans, an American, and Vivien Mercado Nicolas, a Filipino. He has two half siblings; his biological father left his mother before he was born and was then serving in the United States Air Force. Evans learnt from his uncle that his biological father had died from a heart attack on June 10, 2010. Evans has a daughter with former partner, Johnelline Hickins (daughter of 1980s “Softdrink Beauty” Coca Nicolas). On October 3, 2013, Evans married Katrina Fariñas of the prominent Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte (), officially the Province of Ilocos Norte (; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province of the Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Oineza
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since appeared in various films and television shows. Her acting garnered nominations from Golden Screen Award, a Seoul International Drama Award, New York Festivals Award and PMPC Star Award for Television Awards. Life and career 1996–2001 Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza was born in the town of Bani, Pangasinan to Erwin Oineza, a businessman in Metro Manila, and his wife Jennifer Urbano. The oldest among three siblings, she lived with her family throughout the Ilocos region. Oineza is fluent in Tagalog and English, with some proficiency in Ilokano. She is of mostly Pangasinan and Ilocano ancestry. She is also Roman Catholic. Scouted to join the entertainment industry at an early age, Oineza's first appearances on television began as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Ochoa
Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974) known professionally as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda. Career Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in '' T.G.I.S.'' on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, ''Gimik'' and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in ''Super Laff In''. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro Ferdinand Hipolito "Vhong" Navarro (born January 4, 1977), is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, recording artist, and television host. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Fernando
Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019. Early life Fernando served as the Sangguniang Kabataan, Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, from 1980 to 1984. Entertainment career Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film ''Scorpio Nights'', directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of regal Entertainment, Regal Films. Local politics Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from 2001 to 2007. Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019) Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado. Governor of Bulacan (since 2019) Elections Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party (Philippines), National Unity Party, to su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jestoni Alarcon
Anthony Jesus Solero Alarcon (born January 10, 1964), known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal from 2004 to 2007. In 2013, he won as a board member of the 1st District of Rizal. He also received the honorable Eastwood City Walk of Fame star in 2014, for his success and accomplishments in the show business. Political views In 1986, Alarcon campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. Personal life On December 5, 1991, he married Lizzette D. Capili. The wedding was held at Manila Cathedral. They have three children including Angela, who is currently an actress under GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
