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Rainier Castillo
Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4 hairstyle of Jerry Yan. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras. He is a former star of GMA Network, now a Kapatid of TV5 then in 2014, Castillo went back to Kapuso Network. Biography/career A freshman from AMA Computer University, he joined the reality-based artista search " StarStruck" and was linked over four female survivors during the competition: Jade Lopez, Yasmien Kurdi, Jennylyn Mercado and Sheena Halili. He was linked with Jade Lopez because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with Sheena Halili and was his love team on the competition but whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines. The city was intended to be the national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Philippine government purchased for this purpose. It was officially proclaimed as the national capital on October 12, 1949, and several government departments and institutions moved out of Manila and settled into the new capital city. This necessitated the expansion of the city northwards, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joyride (TV Series)
''Joyride'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. It stars Cogie Domingo, JC de Vera, Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Sheena Halili and Rainier Castillo. It premiered on August 16, 2004 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse''. The series concluded on March 11, 2005 with a total of 150 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * JC de Vera as Carlo * Cogie Domingo as Jason * Jennylyn Mercado as Casey * Mark Herras as Joeyboy * Yasmien Kurdi as Rene / Irene * Rainier Castillo as Ken ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Vicki * Sheena Halili as Andrea * Dion Ignacio as D.J. / Brix * Julianne Lee as Nicole * Warren Austria as Justin * Isay Alavarez as Marisa * Tonton Gutierrez as Bong * Yayo Aguila as Evelyn * Chynna Ortaleza as Venus * Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bench (Philippine Clothing Brand)
Bench (stylized as bench/ or BENCH/) is a Philippine retail brand of clothing, bags, accessories, footwear and fragrances owned by Suyen Corporation. Bench was established in 1987, opening as a small store selling men's T-shirts in an outlet of the SM Department Store SM Retail Inc. is a private retail holding company based in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a subsidiary of the conglomerate SM Investments Corporation. SM Retail has been a member of the International Association of department stores sin ... (now The SM Store). In 1991, Bench released its first television commercial featuring Filipino actor Richard Gomez as its endorser which set a standard on how the brand is promoted by its celebrity endorsers. The company has since grown to include a ladies' line, underwear, fragrances, housewares, snacks and other lifestyle products. Bench has expanded to overseas territories, including the United States, Middle East, China, Myanmar, and Singapore. References Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades, including four Star Awards, three FAMAS Awards, two Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a Luna Award. Born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Locsin attended University of Santo Tomas High School. She began her acting career in the early 2000s by appearing in supporting roles on screen. She had her breakthrough as the avian-human hybrid protagonist in the fantasy series '' Mulawin'' (2004), before starring as the titular superhero in the Ravelo Komiks Universe series '' Darna'' (2005) to critical acclaim. For her role as a fledgling lycanthrope in the supernatural drama series ''Lobo'' (2008), Locsin earned an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress. She appeared in well-received romantic dramas, such as '' Love Me Again'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VIVA Entertainment
Viva Communications Inc., formerly known as Viva Entertainment Inc. and simply Viva, is a Philippine media and entertainment company headquartered in Pasig City. It was founded on November 11, 1981, by Vic del Rosario and his sister Tess Cruz. Divisions Viva Communications Inc. (VCI) * Viva Films **Neo Films (1995–2003, liquidated) **Falcon Films * Viva Television ** Vintage Television **Mega Productions (co-owned by Sharon Cuneta and Vic del Rosario) *Viva International Pictures (VIP) *Viva Artists Agency (VAA) *Viva Live (formerly Viva Concerts & Events) *Halo Halo Radio (Ultimate Entertainment) ** Halo Halo Radio 105.1 Cebu ** Halo Halo Radio 97.1 Davao ** Halo Halo Radio 103.5 Zamboanga *Viva Interactive *Viva Networks ** PBO: Pinoy Box Office ** Viva Cinema (formerly Viva TV, from STAR TV package) ** TMC: Tagalized Movie Channel (co-owned with MVP Entertainment) ** Sari-Sari Channel (joint venture with Cignal TV/ TV5 Network Inc.) ** K Movies Pinoy (defunct) ** Viva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo (, born April 10, 1979), known professionally as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host. Career Agoncillo started as a model at the age of fifteen, beginning as one of the early Penshoppe's Club Pen models. He has appeared in various television commercials for a variety of products such as Greenwich Pizza (together with Donita Rose), Sprite, Smart Communications, Emperador Brandy, Rexona, Swish mouthwash and McDonald's. Agoncillo became one of the original hosts of '' Mornings @ GMA'', an early morning variety program of GMA Network. He also hosted ''Campus Video;'' a short-lived program shown every Saturday mornings at GMA Network. He moved to ABS-CBN and became a co-host in '' Talk TV'', a morning talk show co-hosted by broadcasters Julius Babao and Christine Bersola-Babao, and actress Janette McBride. Agoncillo was briefly paired with co-host Janet McBride. Rumors spread that the two wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bakekang
''Bakekang'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' I Luv NY''. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Sunshine Dizon as Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog ;Supporting cast * Lovi Poe as Kristal Maisog * Yasmien Kurdi as Charming Maisog / Lokresha / Karisma *Sheryl Cruz as Valeria Arevalo *Manilyn Reynes as Marta * Jay Manalo as Kristof Arevalo * Gladys Reyes as Deborah Yokohama *Nadine Samonte as Lorraine Arevalo * Dion Ignacio as Aldrin Sandoval *Iwa Moto as Jenny * Arci Muñoz as Nicole ;Recurring cast *Victor Neri as Herman * Cogie Domingo as Johnny * Julia Clarete as Georgia * Tyron Perez as Paolo * Hero Angeles as Daniel Lozano *Vangie Labalan as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love To Love (TV Series)
''Love to Love'' is a Philippine television drama romance anthology broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on July 13, 2003 replacing '' Kahit Kailan''. The show concluded on October 22, 2006 with a total of 171 episodes. Instalments Season 1 ''Rich in Love'' Friends and partners in crime, Richmond ( Oyo Boy Sotto) and Robbie (Bryan Revilla) learn that switching roles has its ups and downs. Richmond gets even closer to Trina ( Maxene Magalona) and Robbie makes progress with Annaliza ( Valerie Concepcion). But as to how long they can keep up their charade is up to their wits and luck? ''Maid for Each Other'' A modern-day version of Snow White, this episode revolves on the adventures and misadventures of Jen (Chynna Ortaleza), a rich girl from Cebu who tries to escape from here evil stepmother and finally reached Manila. In here, she met Dodong ( Cogie Domingo) a family driver who helped her apply for work in a rich family. In the mansion, she came to know the spoiled balikbaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maynila (TV Series)
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's 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 Spanish Americas through the galleon trade; when this was accomplished, it marked the first time in world history that an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasya Fantasya
''Tasya Fantasya'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Yasmien Kurdi in the title role. It premiered on April 6, 2008 replacing ''Kapuso Sine Specials''. The series concluded on July 13, 2008 with a total of 15 episodes. A remake was aired on TV5 in 2016. Premise Tasya, a sales assistant in an optical shop, who willfully yearns for her Prince Charming’s affection. But she quickly finds out that her fate is entangled with that of a magical pair of eyeglasses that will lead her to a series of colorful adventures. Tasya was orphaned at a very young age and adopted by her abusive Aunt Kelay. But Tasya, being the simple and benevolent person that she is, ignores her aunt's awfulness. She escapes from her unpleasant world in her dreams and fantasies of spending romantic moments with her Prince Charming, Donald, the optical shop's h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantastic Man
''Fantastic Man'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Zoren Legaspi, it stars Mark Herras in the title role. It premiered on April 14, 2007. The series concluded on November 10, 2007, with a total of 31 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast *Mark Herras as Fredo / Fantastic Man ;Supporting cast * Ryza Cenon as Wena / Fantastic Girl *Joey Marquez as Manalo * Gloria Sevilla as Cedes *Miguel Tanfelix as Tikboy * Ariel Rivera as Danny / Tadtad *Patricia Ysmael * Jackie Rice as Helen *Beth Tamayo as Linda *Paolo Contis as Tisay *Benjie Paras as Gobo * Rez Cortez as Elvis * Pen Medina as Singkit * Keempee de Leon as Budol * Nicole Anderson as K *Ana Lea Javier as Faith * Patrick Garcia as Lloyd * Valerie Concepcion as Belle * Chuck Allie *Alvin Aragon * Jewel Mische as Vicky * Dion Ignacio as Dexter / Fire Man *Cristine Reyes as Kate / Screamer / Sylvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
