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Separada
''Separada'' (English: ''A Separated Woman'') is a 1994 Philippine melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee and Tessie Tomas. The film stars Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano, who were separated in real life in 1991, as the married couple whose marriage became dysfunctional when the husband committed an affair with another woman, leaving his wife to take care their two children single-handedly. It also includes the special participation of Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Lorena, and Lani Mercado, and the introduction of then-child stars Patrick Garcia and Angelica Panganiban in cinema. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on 12 October 1994 and became successful at the box office and received acclaim from critics and audiences. In 2018, the film was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab. Synopsis Melissa became a single parent to their two children, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actresses in the Philippines. She has won 3 FAMAS Awards, 2 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Awards and the title of "Best Comedy Actress" for nine years in a row at the PMPC Star Awards and Golden Screen TV Awards. Additionally, at the age of 28, she is one of the youngest recipients of the Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation for her contributions to Philippine industry. Panganiban started her career at the age of 6 when she appeared in the TV show, ''Love Note''. Her first regular show was the 1990s youth-oriented variety show, ''Ang TV'' on ABS-CBN. She made her first movie role, in Carlo J. Caparas’ ''Antipolo Massacre''. She also starred in films like ''Separada'', '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tessie Tomas
Teresita Winsett Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines such as '' Teysi ng Tahanan'' (1991), '' Compañero y Compañera'' (1997), and sitcoms including ''Onli in da Pilipins'' (1997), and '' Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' (1991). She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, ''A Dangerous Life''. Early life and education Tomas was born in Catbalogan, Samar to actress and radio voice talent Laura Hermosa and lawyer Fernando Hermosa, who was also a part-time voice talent. She has four brothers, including actor Leo Hermosa and musician Cesar Hermosa, and graduated with a degree in broadcasting from the Institute of Mass Communications o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maricel Soriano
Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Dador Soriano (born February 25, 1965) is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for her intense acting style and versatility, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in films and television. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous accolades, including two Asian Television Awards, five FAMAS Awards, four Luna Awards, thirteen Box Office Entertainment Awards and ten Star Awards for Television. Soriano is referred to as "The Diamond Star" in the Philippine entertainment industry. Soriano began a career as a child actress, debuting in the 1971 film ''My Heart Belongs to Daddy''. She went on to appear in several supporting roles in the 1970s, winning her first acting award at the 9th Manila Tagalog Film Festival as "Best Child Actress" for her performance in the film ''Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko'' (1973) and as Shirley Puruntong in the longest running Philippine sitcom '' John en Marsha'' (1973-1991). She r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Garcia
Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia (; born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor and model. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alabang where they used to live. He served for several years until his family moved to Frisco del Monte, Quezon City. His parents are Francisco Pablo Pellicer Garcia and Maria Celeste Dahlia Villalobos Velasco. Career At the age of 13, his older actress sister Cheska convinced him to try acting. He tried out for the 1994 Philippine movie, ''Separada'', and was cast right away. The movie was well received by the critics and became an instant hit, and also cemented Garcia's status as the newest young heartthrob in the Philippines. A year later, Garcia landed many more roles in movies and soap operas, such as ''Gimik'', ''Araw-araw, gabi-gabi'', ''Asero'', among others. Then in 1996, he received the Best Child Actor award at the FAMAS Awards, for his role as Ryan in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Roldan
Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr. (; born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, politician, and convicted kidnapper. Career Basketball Before entering show business, he was a basketball player for Trinity College prior to being drafted to play for a short time with the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) Ginebra team and 1983 Gilbey's Gin Gimlets season team. Film He later appeared in the film ''Kambal Sa Uma'' in 1979, ''Salome'' in 1981 and ''Paradise Inn'' in 1985. He won an award at the Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor in the movie ''Hot Property'' in 1983. In the same year, Roldan portrayed a kidnapper in the box office bomb action film, ''Terrorist Hunter'' starring Eddie Garcia. Politics He was elected Quezon City councilor in 1988, and was elected Congressman from 1992 to 1995 in the 3rd District of Quezon City. He ran for a second term in 1995 but lost to Michael Defensor. Pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lani Mercado
Lani Mercado-Revilla (; born Jesusa Victoria Garcia Hernandez-Bautista; April 13, 1968) is a Filipino actress and politician serving as representative of Cavite's 2nd district, which comprises only the city of Bacoor, from 2010 to 2016. Personal life She married actor and incumbent Senator Bong Revilla Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. (; born Jose Mari Mortel Bautista; September 25, 1966) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, television presenter and politician serving as a Senate of the Philippines, senator since 2019, and previously from ..., in a civil wedding in 1986. They have seven children, namely: * Leonard Bryan Bautista (born in November 1986) * Jose Lorenzo Bautista III (Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III, born in March 1988), Representative of Cavite's 1st congressional district and Vice Governor of Cavite, married to Angelica Alita *Inah Felicia Bautista-Del Rosario (born in October 1989) married to Vince del Rosario *Maria Alexandra Bautista (1990-1991) *Ma. Vikto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (film)
''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' is a 1994 Filipino drama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Ricky Lee. Starring Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion and Zsa Zsa Padilla, the film tells the story of a close friendship that becomes strained when the wife finds her husband having an affair with her bestfriend. It is one of the films restored by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project. Produced by Star Cinema and Moviestars Productions, the film was theatrically released on March 16, 1994. In 2021, Maricel's line "Huwag mo akong ma-Terry Terry!" became a trend on the internet. Plot Dave (Gabby Concepcion) and workmate Alex (Matt Ranillo III) are best friends as well as their wives, Terry (Maricel Soriano), a plain housewife, and Monique (Zsa Zsa Padilla), a successful television host. When the Vice President of Finance, where Dave and Alex are working, died, Dave knew that Alex would be his replacement. Dave and Terry had a toxic relationship as Terry had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as Ina Montecillo in the film series '' Ang Tanging Ina''. Her accolades include two Star Awards for Movies, a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, including nominations for three Gawad Urian and three Luna Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱2.41 billion, making her the highest grossing Filipino comedy actress of all time. Early and personal life Martina Eileen Hernandez Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013) from Brgy. Taliba, San Luis, Batangas, and was later adopted by her aunt along with her brother Allen Tabada, Justa delas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television presenter, and politician. He hosted the game shows ''The Weakest Link'', '' Pilipinas, Game KNB?'', '' 1 vs. 100'', '' Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!'', and '' Game 'N Go''. Early life Eduardo Barrios Manzano was born on September 14, 1955, in San Francisco, California, United States to Hispanofilipino parents. Manzano studied at De La Salle University in Manila. Acting career Manzano moved to the Philippines to pursue a full-time career with the local film industry. He was president of the actors’ group ''Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino'' in the 1990s. He was part of ABS-CBN's roster of contract actors until he took leave to run for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2010 general elections. After losing in the elections, he elected to transition from show business to current affairs programs, and soon after, signed a contract and returned to GMA Network. In 2010, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a Filipina mother of Hiligaynon ancestry (from Roxas City, Capiz Capiz (), officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon language, Capiznon/Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the central part of the Western Visayas Regions of the Philippines ...). She has a younger sister Bunny Paras who is also an actress and they are first cousins to Patrick Garcia and Cheska Garcia through their respective mothers. And an alumna of De La Salle Araneta University's DVM Batch 2007. Filmography Television Movies References External links * * http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/800130/sharmaine-arnaiz-hopes-dreams * http://www.pep.ph/news/45591/sharmaine-arnaiz-still-longing-to-work-with-her-idol-vilma-santos Filipino people of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for ''Yanggaw'' (English title: ''Affliction''; 2008). Biography He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which were for Best Supporting Actor, and two for Best Actor (''Ebolusyon'' in 2005 and ''Boatman'' in 1984). His films received recognition not only in the Philippines but also in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong. He is currently working on a saga, '' Heremias'', with Filipino director Lav Diaz, the first part of which has been shown for exhibition in the 23rd Turin Film Festival. He has also performed in several foreign projects filmed both in the Philippines and abroad. Lazaro is also active in television and has appeared in various soap operas, such as ''Kamada'', winner of the Dove Awards in 1997, and '' Anna Luna'', where he was nom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Lee
Ricardo Arreola Lee ONA (born March 19, 1948) is a Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Starting in 1973, he has written more than 180 film screenplays and collaborated with many of the Philippines' most notable film directors, including Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Ishmael Bernal. Many of his films he written have been screened in international film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, and Berlin, among others. A major prominent figure of Filipino screenwriters and one of the greatest and most influential figures in the Philippines, Lee was awarded the Order of National Artists of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. His work has earned him over seventy awards from various accolades including three lifetime achievement awards from the Cinemanila International Film Festival, the Gawad Urian, and the PMPC. He was also the recipient of the 2015 UP Gawad Plaridel and one of the Gawad CCP awardees for that year. In 2018, he rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
