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Paraluman
Sigrid Sophia Agatha de Torres von Giese (December 14, 1923 – April 27, 2009), known professionally as Paraluman, was a Filipino actress whose career spanned four decades. Dubbed as the Greta Garbo of the Philippines, she is often cited as one of the greatest screen figures in the country. She first appeared in the film ''Flores de Mayo'' (1940) and rose to fame in the self-titled film opposite Fernando Poe Sr. She has since appeared in over 90 motion pictures including several foreign films such as ''Elephant Girl'' (1951) and '' Surrender - Hell!'' (1959). She has received two FAMAS Awards and has been inducted at the Eastwood City Walk of Fame. Early life Paraluman was born in Tayabas to Lothar von Giese, and Tecla de Torres, who was herself from Tayabas. Educated at Assumption College, the young Paraluman herself was an avid movie fan. She loved reading magazines about her favorite celebrities. Her interest in showbiz increased when she learnt that their next-door n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughters Of Satan
''Daughters of Satan'' is a 1972 American horror film directed by Hollingsworth Morse and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Tom Selleck, Barra Grant, Tani Guthrie, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Vic Díaz. The film was released by United Artists in the fall of 1972, screening as a double feature with '' Superbeast''. Plot In Manila, Philippines, the dominatrix leader of a coven of Satanic witches tortures a member who has strayed from them. Meanwhile, American museum curator James Robertson visits Carlos Ching's antiques store under the pretext of purchasing a painting for a museum. While in the shop, James encounters a painting from 1592 depicting conquistadors burning three women and a dog at the stake—he is taken aback when he notices that one of the women bears a striking resemblance to his wife, Chris. James purchases the painting, and finds Chris highly disturbed by it. She remarks the name of the coven depicted in it—the Duarte coven—and also knows the year the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moro Witch Doctor
''Moro Witch Doctor'' () is a 1964 Filipino action-adventure film, written and directed by Eddie Romero, and co-produced by Romero, Kane W. Lynn and Irwin Pizor (doing business as "Hemisphere Pictures"). The film stars Jock Mahoney, Margia Dean, Pancho Magalona, Reed Hadley, Paraluman, Vic Diaz and Michael Parsons. The film was shot back to back with ''The Walls of Hell''. The film originally ran 90 minutes. It was sold to Robert L. Lippert who arranged for it to be released in November 1964, by 20th Century Fox in a 61-minute version. Plot CIA, CIA agent Jefferson Stark is ordered to the Philippines to investigate the double homicide of two American plantation owners, Cameron and Kruger. Authorities believe the two were killed as a result of local gun smuggling and drug dealing. Cameron's sister Paula helps Stark in his investigation, and learns her brother is still alive and has gone into hiding from the syndicate. Stark discovers the plantation is all just a cover for the crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hongkong Holiday
''Hongkong Holiday'' is a 1957 Filipino Musical film, musical romantic comedy film directed by Mar S. Torres. The film stars Gloria Romero (actress), Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Dolphy, Paraluman and Daisy Romualdez, under the production of Sampaguita Pictures and Golden City Film Production. The film follows the story of Ana, the daughter of a wealthy Chinese magnate, who escaped from her family after finding out about the upcoming arranged marriage. Cast * Gloria Romero (actress), Gloria Romero as Ana *Ric Rodrigo as Robert *Dolphy *Paraluman *Daisy Romualdez *Liza Ferrer *Aring Bautista *Tony Cayado Production Romero revealed in an interview with ''The Philippine Star'' that the production flew to Hong Kong in 1955 and stayed for a month to shoot the scenes for the film. Release Box Office ''Hongkong Holiday'' was a success at the Philippine box-office, earning ₱82,793 within its first 10 days and grossed around ₱132,000 throughout its run, becoming the second highest-g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Huling El Bimbo
"Ang Huling El Bimbo" (English: "The Last El Bimbo") is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads from their third album ''Cutterpillow'' (1995). Composition The song is described as a bittersweet "mini-epic" inspired by the Beatles, referencing the actress Paraluman and the tango standard " El Bimbo". "I had a huge crush on this girl who was older; she was the one who taught me the dance, and I think that was the first time I was really in love with a girl. Then I never saw her again,” writer Ely Buendia said about the song in a podcast interview. The song became the basis for the 2018 musical of the same name. Its title was also used for the band's reunion concert in 2022 and its subsequent world tour. Music video The music video was directed by Auraeus Solito and shot at his residence. It premiered on ''GMA Supershow'' on February 25, 1996. The video won the band MTV Asia's Viewer's Choice Award at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, making them the first P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita
''Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita'' () is a 1985 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Eddie Garcia from a screenplay by Orlando R. Nadres, based on the komiks serial by Gilda Olvidado. The film stars Christopher de Leon and Sharon Cuneta in their second film together since ''Bituing Walang Ningning'', with the supporting cast includes Joel Alano, Cherie Gil, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Eddie Rodriguez, and Liza Lorena, and special participation of Paraluman. Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on November 25, 1985. Plot Arra (Sharon Cuneta) is a young woman involved in a scandal with her ex-boyfriend. She was arranged to marry an older man, but close family friend Jake (Christopher De Leon) takes responsibility and enters into a marriage of convenience with Arra, instead. Romance blossomed within the pretend-marriage, but Jake’s girlfriend (Cherie Gil) comes back into the scene to express disagreement with the setup. Cast * Christopher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastwood City Walk Of Fame
The Eastwood City Walk of Fame or the Walk of Fame Philippines is a walk of fame patterned after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is located in Eastwood City, Quezon City. It was founded on December 1, 2005. As German Moreno's home network, GMA Network is the official media partner of Walk of Fame since 2005 that were supported by GMA Network's bosses Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and Mr. Duavit Jimenez Jr. History The Walk of Fame Philippines project almost failed to launch due to lack of budget and connection; fortunately the Head of MOWELFUND Miss Boots Anson-Roa during that time, recommended to German Moreno to support the project by using his connection to the artists of the Philippines show business, being tagged as the Mr. Showman himself and was launched in 2005. The unveiling of stars happen every December. Stars were awarded twice a year from 2006 until 2008 and from 2013 to 2014. The Walk of Fame is a project of the German Moreno Walk of Fame Foundation (formerly the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodora
''Rodora'' is a 1956 movie from Sampaguita Pictures Sampaguita Pictures was a Philippine film production company. It was named for the Philippine national flower, sampaguita. Though no longer functioning, the company's Sampaguita Compound remains in Quezon City. History Sampaguita Pictures was e ... about a man ( Juancho Gutierrez) who falls in love with a girl ( Amalia Fuentes). External links * 1956 films Tagalog-language films 1956 comedy-drama films Sampaguita Pictures films Philippine comedy-drama films Philippine black-and-white films {{Philippines-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon
Quezon, officially the Province of Quezon () and historically known as Tayabas, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon Regions of the Philippines, region on Luzon. Lucena, a highly urbanized city governed separately from the province, serves as the provincial capital and its most populous city. The name of the province came from Manuel L. Quezon, the president of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. The province was known as ''Kalilayan'' upon its creation in 1591, renamed as ''Tayabas'' by the 18th century, before settling on its current name in 1946. To distinguish the province from Quezon City, it is also known as Quezon Province, a variation of the province's official name. One of the largest provinces in the country, Quezon is situated on the southeastern portion of Luzon, with the majority of its territory lying on an isthmus that connects the Bicol Peninsula to the rest of Luzon. It also includes the Polillo Islands in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assumption College San Lorenzo
Assumption College San Lorenzo (AC, Assumption SanLo, Assumption Makati) is a private, Roman Catholic basic and higher education institution exclusively for girls run by the Religious of the Assumption in San Lorenzo Village, Makati, Philippines. It was established by the Assumption Sisters in 1958 and named Assumption Convent. Assumption San Lorenzo is the successor of the closed school named Assumption Convent which was located along Herran Street, Ermita, Manila. It provides education from pre-school, elementary, secondary, tertiary, to graduate level. The alumnae and present students of this school include daughters and granddaughters of Presidents, industrialists, politicians, actors/actresses and prominent figures in the Philippines. Assumption College is a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). It has earned Level IV accreditation on all of its respective departments and schools. History Early his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tayabas, Quezon
Tayabas, officially the City of Tayabas (), is a component city in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 112,658 people. The city is known for various historical landmarks like ancestral houses, more than twenty Spanish colonial stone bridges, 16th century stone crosses believed to be abodes of nature spirits, festivals, and local delicacies like ''lambanog'' and various desserts, alongside resorts and rest and recreation facilities. It was the former capital of Quezon (then named Tayabas). The prevalent architectural sites of the city, including its bridges, has led numerous scholars to campaign its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Etymology Sociologist Rolando V. Redor advanced that the name Tayabas was suggested because of the abundance of ferns called ''''tagabas''''. According to one reference, Tayabas may come from the word ''''tayaban''''. Tayaban is a night creature known for having wings that glow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surrender - Hell!
''Surrender - Hell!'' is a 1959 American film based on the exploits of Donald Blackburn in World War II, fighting as a guerrilla leader during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.Keith Andes Good in New War Drama, Warren, Geoffrey. Los Angeles Times, 10 December 1959: C12. Plot Don Blackburn is stationed in the Philippines at the outset of World War II. After the order to surrender in 1942, Blackburn flees rather than becoming a prisoner. Helped by civilians, he eventually makes his way into the mountains of Luzon, where he organizes the headhunter tribes into a guerrilla force. Along with other similar forces, they liberate northern Luzon to aid in the reconquest of the Philippines. Cast *Keith Andes as Colonel Donald D. Blackburn * Susan Cabot as Delia Guerrero *Paraluman as Pilar * Nestor de Villa as Major Bulao *Vic Diaz Victor Sunico Diaz, popularly known as Vic Diaz, (July 29, 1932 – September 15, 2006) was a Filipino character actor who mostly portrayed vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FAMAS Award
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards, or simply the FAMAS Awards, are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of writers and movie columnists, for achievements in Philippine cinema for a calendar year. Members of the academy including avid movie viewers, fans or enthusiasts cast their votes on who should win the statuettes in the different categories they were nominated. Established in 1952, it is the oldest existing film industry award-giving body in the Philippines and one of the oldest in Asia. The FAMAS Award, from 1952 to 1982, was the highest Filipino film award a filmmaker or artisan could receive in the local movie industry. In 1982, after the inception of the Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna) Awards, the Philippine equivalent of the Oscars (where academy members are film professionals who nominate and choose awardees of the year) was mandated by the Philippine government, FAM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
