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Nikki Bacolod
Nikki Bacólod-Lopez (born Monique Echieverri Bacólod on August 18, 1989), is a Filipino singer, television host, and actress. She is best known for placing as first runner up in the 2005 season of ABS-CBN's '' Search for the Star in a Million''. As a result of her placing, she won a recording contract under VIVA Records, and thereafter released two albums, ''In Full Bloom'' and ''Not That Kind of Girl''. Early life Bacolod was born in Iligan. Growing up, she was an asthmatic. To strengthen her lungs, she learned swimming. By the time she was 15, she became a competitive swimmer, joining her team's varsity swim team. As a member of the swim team, she was able to go to school for free and send her sister to school with the money she earned from competitions. She also discovered her talent in singing, thanks to her strengthened lungs. She idolized singers such as Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Regine Velasquez, Jojo, Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. Career In 2005, whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iligan
Iligan, officially the City of Iligan (; Bukid: ''Ciudad ta Iligan''; Maranao: ''Bandar a Iligan''; ), is a highly urbanized city in the region of Northern Mindanao, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 363,115 people making it the second most populous city in Northern Mindanao after Cagayan de Oro. It is the largest city in the province of Lanao del Norte both in population and land area wherein it is geographically situated and grouped under the province by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but administered independently from the province. It was once part of Central Mindanao (Region 12) until the province was moved under Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2001. Iligan is approximately 90 kilometers away from the capital of the province, Tubod, and approximately 800 kilometers from the capital of the Philippines, Manila. Iligan has a total land area of , making it one of the 10 largest cities in the Philippines in terms of land area. Among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangarap Na Bituin
''Pangarap na Bituin'' (/) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a 1986 Philippine film ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas''. Directed by Erick C. Salud and Trina N. Dayrit, it stars Sarah Geronimo, Rica Peralejo and Maja Salvador. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 3 to December 7, 2007, replacing '' Walang Kapalit'' and was replaced by '' Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Synopsis The Jewel Sisters are a singing pop trio who will walk the royal yet sometimes rocky road to fame. After the tragedy that left their biological parents seemingly dead, Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby are accidentally separated from one another. But one dream will make their paths cross, and together, they will make music that fans all over the country will deeply adore. At first, they will all think that their love for one another as sisters will see them through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q (TV Network)
Q (formerly QTV and stylized as Qtv, standing for Quality Television) was a Television broadcaster, television network in the Philippines run by GMA Network (company), GMA Network Inc. through DWDB-TV, Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, Inc. The network primarily aired Lifestyle (social sciences), lifestyle and entertainment programs particularly aimed towards women. Its flagship station was DZOE-TV, which GMA ran as part of a lease with its owner, ZOE Broadcasting Network (who also aired programming on Q's schedule as part of the agreement, which also granted it access to technical resources from GMA). On February 20, 2011, Q was discontinued in preparation for the launch of a new secondary network, GMA News TV, which later rebranded to GTV (Philippine TV network), GTV on February 22, 2021. History Q launched on November 11, 2005 as QTV, standing for "Quality Television". Its flagship stations in Metro Manila were DZOE-TVwhich GMA leased as part of a partnership with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DXAS-TV
The following is a list of television and radio stations that were either Network affiliate, affiliated or Owned-and-operated station, owned-and-operated by ABS-CBN. It ceased its operations on May 5, 2020 after almost 32 years following the revocation of its legislative franchise on July 10, 2020. Current AM/FM Radio Station Former Television Stations ABS-CBN (Defunct) Former Analog Broadcast Stations =VHF= =UHF= Former Analog Broadcast Stations (Broadcast ceased pre-C&D) * Fully shut off its analog signal or migrated to digital before May 5, 2020. Former Digital Broadcast Stations S+A (Defunct) Former Analog Broadcast Stations * * Co-located with former VHF TV stations; ** Formerly owned by ABS-CBN; *** With now-cancelled/rejected application with the NTC; **** Formerly owned by AMCARA. Pay Television Channels Domestic *Kapamilya Channel *ABS-CBN News Channel *Cinema One *DZMM TeleRadyo *Jeepney TV *Knowledge Channel *Cine Mo! *Metro Channel *Myx *O Shop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Big Star
''Little Big Star'' is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Sarah Geronimo, it aired on the network's Saturday afternoon line up from September 24, 2005 to February 3, 2007, replacing '' Hoy Gising! Kapamilya'' and was replaced by '' Little Big Superstar''. The show features aspiring young singers who battle it out each week to become the next Little Big Star. The "Little Big Star" competition is divided into two "divisions"; the Little Division for contestants ages six to nine years old and the Big Division with contestants ages 10 to 13 years old. Hosts Sarah Geronimo Sarah Geronimo heads the nationwide broadcast of Little Big Star. In Little Big Star Manila, finalists from the regional shows are sent to battle in the grand finals. Sarah herself won a singing competition, IBC's '' Star for a Night''. Sheryn Regis Sheryn Regis is the host of Little Big Star Cebu, aired on ABS-CBN Cebu. LBS Cebu was recognized as the fourth top-rating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP (Philippine TV Program)
''ASAP'' (an abbreviation of its full name, ''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres, it premiered on February 5, 1995, on the network's Sunday noontime line up replacing ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila''. Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, and Janine Gutierrez currently serve as the hosts. It is the List of longest-running Philippine television series, longest-running Sunday noontime variety show on Philippine television. History ''ASAP'' first decade (1995–2003) When ''Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' became '''Sang Linggo nAPO Sila'' to replace ''Eat Bulaga!'' (which left ABS-CBN to transfer to GMA Network, GMA after TAPE Inc. (show now produced by TVJ Productions on TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5) denied A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Search For A Star In A Million
''Search for the Star in a Million'' (formerly ''Star in a Million'' after two seasons) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, Agot Isidro, Edu Manzano and Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo (for Season 1 only), Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, Christian Bautista (for Season 2 only), Rachelle Ann Go (for Season 2 only) and Sheryn Regis (for season 2 only). It aired from November 8, 2003 to January 22, 2006. ''Star in a Million'' ''Star in a Million'' is a singing contest on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. For season 1 from November 8, 2003 to January 3, 2004, the search produced some of the country's singing talents such as Erik Santos, Frenchie Dy, Marinel Santos, Sheryn Regis, OJ Mariano and Christian Bautista. The grand champion was given a contract with Star Records and a hosting stint on '' ASAP Mania''. The most votes a contestant had was on season 2 from July 17 to August 21, 2004, when Ralph David drew 1 million votes for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest running drama anthology series in the Philippines. The show returned for its second iteration on April 24, 2025 as a limited series for iWantTFC and consists of 13 episodes and on April 26, 2025 on the network's Yes Weekend line up. Its format is a dramatization of real life stories sent in by letter writers. History The program is named after the song " Maalaala Mo Kaya," originally by Constancio de Guzman. A version performed by Dulce was the program's theme until 2004, when it was replaced by Carol Banawa's cover. In 2021, JM Yosures' cover became the new theme. Dulce's version is still used in the final episode's closing credits. In 2025, Tawag ng Tanghalan alumnus and The Voice US Season 26 grand champion Sofronio Vasquez and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imortal
''Imortal'' () is a Philippine television drama horror-fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is sequel to '' Lobo''. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Trina N. Dayrit and Richard V. Somes, it stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 4, 2010 to April 29, 2011, and was replaced by '' I Am Legend''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Plot Prequel ''Imortal'' is a sequel to the 2008 ABS-CBN fantasy series, '' Lobo''. The previous series also starred Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual. However, ''Lobo'' story-wise only included werewolves without any reference to vampires. Locsin's character in ''Imortal'' is the daughter of her character in ''Lobo''. Synopsis In 1572, a group of powerful beings arrived on Philippine shores. Known as vampires, drinkers of human blood, their menace quickly spreads throughout the land. But unknown to them, a powerful clan of shapeshift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baler (film)
''Baler'' is a 2008 romantic war film and the official entry of VIVA Films in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales. Its first screening was on December 25, 2008, simultaneously with the rest of the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival film entries. Plot During the Philippine Revolution, Celso Resurrección, a Spanish mestizo, falls in love with Feliza Reyes, the daughter of a Katipunero. Celso joins the Spanish Army in the hopes of being sent to Spain after the war to search for his father. Celso's garrison in Baler, led by Captain Enrique de las Morenas y Fossí is isolated and unaware they had lost the Spanish–American War. Later, Filipino troops attack the garrison and the Spaniards take shelter in the church. They are joined by the town priest, Candido Gómez Carreño. Gabriel, Feliza's brother, joins Padre Gomez as his sacristan, to his father Daniel's disappointment. Celso recognizes Gabriel and urges him to leave, but Gabriel says ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Filipino actresses of her generation. She is a recipient of numerous accolades, including two FAMAS Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, a Luna Award and four Box Office Entertainment Awards. She has been named multiple times by '' Tatler'' magazine as one of the most influential Filipinos in Asia. At age 12, Curtis made her film debut in the fantasy drama ''Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis'' (1997). Her breakthrough came with her portrayal as a disfigured woman in the series '' Kampanerang Kuba'' (2005). She soon took more starring roles in films, generally in mainstream productions such as '' All About Love'' (2006), '' Ang Cute ng Ina Mo!'' (2007) and '' When Love Begins'' (2008). Curtis won the Metro Manila Film Festi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyosa
''Dyosa'' () is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, it stars Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo and Luis Manzano. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 11, 2008 to January 16, 2009 and was replaced by ''Tayong Dalawa. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Synopsis Dyosa tells the story of Josephine who grew up unaware of her true identity as the "Takda" ( Chosen One) and how she learns of her lineage and destiny in the world of gods and goddesses. The Takda who hails from the Kabanua is chosen to save humankind from the imbalance brought about by the evil forces of Kasamyans. Josephine lives in the world of mortals where she meets a comic illustrator, Mars (Zanjoe Marudo) from Makiling Publishing who draws the fate of the Dyosa with the powers from the sky, earth, and water - Cielo, Tierra, Agua. Unknown to Mars, Josephine is the same as Dyosa whom he has fallen for i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
