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TJ Trinidad
Raul "TJ" Fenstad Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor and businessman. Early life Trindad graduated high school from Colegio de San Agustin and studied marketing at De La Salle University. As a student, Trinidad joined two rock bands as a vocalist and also participated in school plays. Trinidad was also a member of a parish youth theater group in Alabang, mostly doing fundraising plays for the holiday seasons. As a child, Trinidad appeared in more than a dozen TV commercials for brands such as San Miguel Beer and Swatch. After graduation, Trinidad worked nine-to-five jobs in several marketing firms until a friend encouraged him to join an audition for a soap drama at ABS-CBN. Career Trinidad's acting career began when he was accepted for a supporting role in the 2003 primetime TV series '' Basta't Kasama Kita,'' which starred Judy Ann Santos. In 2004, Trinidad also played supporting roles in the film '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' and in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calatagan, Batangas
Calatagan, officially the Municipality of Calatagan (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,719 people. Calatagan comprises the Calatagan Peninsula between the West Philippine Sea and Balayan Bay. The peninsula's near white sand beaches are well-known vacation and leisure sites. There are several beach resorts including the Banak House Calatagan on Calatagan beach, the Ronco Beach Resort in Barangay Bagong Silang, Playa Calatagan in barangay Santa Ana, the Golden Sunset Resort in barangay Uno, Lago de Oro Resort in barangay Balibago, Villa Agustina in barangay Bagong Silang, and Nacua Sea Park in barangay Quilitisan. Calatagan was formerly titled as the Forbes Park of the South, because of the rich families who own estates here. An extremely rare example of pre-Spanish Philippine script was found in Calatagan. The script is called Baybayin in Tagalog, and was derived from Javanese writing, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stairway To Heaven (Philippine TV Series)
''Stairway to Heaven'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 South Korean television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, Andoy Ranay and Mac Alejandre, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos. It premiered on September 14, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 11, 2009, with a total of 65 episodes. The series was released on DVD by GMA Home Video and is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dingdong Dantes as Pocholo "Cholo" Fuentebella * Rhian Ramos as Jodi Reyes-Fuentebella / Jenna Cruz ;Supporting cast * TJ Trinidad as Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias * Glaiza de Castro as Eunice Aragon * Sandy Andolong as Zoila Fuentebella * Jestoni Alarcon as Jovan Reyes * Jean Garcia as Maita Aragon-Reyes * Soliman Cruz as Dindo Aragon * Karen delos Reyes as Bernadette "Badet" Mallari * Carlo Gonzalez as Enrico * Paul Holmes as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagaytay
Tagaytay (), officially the City of Tagaytay (), is a component city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 85,330 people. It is one of the country's most popular destinations for domestic tourism because of its scenery and cooler climate provided by its elevation. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides views of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake through various vantage points situated in the city. The name ''Tagaytay'' is derived from the Tagalog words '' tagaytay'' or '' taytay'', which mean "mountain ridge" or "low mountain range", in reference to the Tagaytay Ridge on which the city sits. History Philippine Revolution During the Philippine Revolution of 1896, the ridges and forests of Tagaytay became a sanctuary for revolutionaries including those from nearby provinces. The passage to and from towns via Tagaytay added the word "mananagaytay" to the native's vocabulary. It means "to traver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gift (2019 Philippine TV Series)
''The Gift'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Lord Alvin Madridejos, it stars Alden Richards. It premiered on September 16, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 7, 2020 with a total of 105 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Joseph, a vendor in Divisoria uses his charm and enthusiasm to get through the hard days. Together with his adoptive family Strawberry and Char, he continues to find happiness despite the challenges in life. One day, he gets in a near-death accident leading him to lose his eyesight and gain the ability of clairvoyance. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Alden Richards as Joseph Toledo / Serafin "Sep" Apostol ;Supporting cast * Jean Garcia as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino * Jo Berry as Strawberry "Straw" Apostol Anzures * Elizabeth Oropesa as Charito "Char" Apostol * Martin del Rosario as Jared M. Marcelino * Mikee Quintos as Amor * Christian Vasqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Normal Heart
''The Normal Heart'' is a largely autobiographical play by Larry Kramer. It focuses on the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. The play's title comes from W. H. Auden's poem, "September 1, 1939". After a successful 1985 off-Broadway production at The Public Theater, the play was staged in Los Angeles and London. It was revived off-Broadway in 2004, and finally made its Broadway debut in 2011. The play was first published by Plume in the US, and by Drama Editor Nick Hern for Methuen in the UK to coincide with the 1986 British première at London's Royal Court Theatre. He then reissued it in his own imprint Nick Hern Books in 2011 when first staged on Broadway, and again in a tie-in edition alongside the National Theatre revival in 2021. Characters * Craig Donner * Mickey Marcus * Ned Weeks * Dr. Emma Brookner * Bruce Niles * Felix Turner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saving Sally
''Saving Sally'' is a 2016 Philippine surreal romantic comedy-drama film directed by Avid Liongoren in his directorial debut. Combining live action and animation, the film revolves around Marty (Enzo Marcos), an amateur comic book artist who falls for Sally (Rhian Ramos), a gadget inventor, and has since become her loyal protector and hero from the "monsters": her abusive parents, and her obnoxious boyfriend Nick (TJ Trinidad). Production on ''Saving Sally'' commenced in 2005 and came to a halt for lack of financing. Liongoren co-wrote the screenplay with Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Carlo Ledesma, based on a short story written by Sawit-Esguerra in 2002, which was titled ''Monster Town''. French producers then took interest in funding the film and production resumed in 2010. The film is an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival where it had a lackluster opening at the box office, but went on to earn and was one of the festival's top-grossing entries by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel L
Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name), a given name and surname * Manuel (''Fawlty Towers''), a fictional character from the sitcom ''Fawlty Towers'' * Manuel I Komnenos, emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Manuel I of Portugal, king of Portugal * Manuel I of Trebizond, Emperor of Trebizond Places * Manuel, Valencia, a municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain *Manuel Junction, railway station near Falkirk, Scotland Other * Manuel (American horse), a thoroughbred racehorse * Manuel (Australian horse), a thoroughbred racehorse * Manuel and The Music of The Mountains, a musical ensemble * ''Manuel'' (album), music album by Dalida, 1974 See also *Manny (other), a common nickname for those named Manuel *Manoel (other) *Immanuel (other) *Emmanuel (other) *Emanuel (other) Emanuel may refer to: * Emanuel (name), a given name and surname (see there for a list of people with this name) * Emanuel School, Australia, Sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boy General
''Boy General'' () is a North Korean animated series made by SEK Studio (). The show was based on Koguryŏ history. The Boy General is one of the most popular animated series in North Korea, the others being such as '' Squirrel and Hedgehog'' and '' Clever Raccoon Dog''. Plot The brave young warrior Seo-me defeats invaders ''InVader'' is the fourth album by Finnish glam metal band Reckless Love, released on 4 March 2016 through Spinefarm Records. Track listing All songs written by Olli Herman, Pepe Reckless, and Ikka Wirtanen, unless otherwise noted. Reception Wr ... which are intended to conquer his homeland Koguryo. In the first 50 episodes, the enemies are introduced as tribes with their chieftains. But after the 50th episode, the So state. Characters * Seo-me * Kukhwa * Mira * Yedong * Nalsae * Hobi * Seo-me's mother * Hobi's mother * Somi * Yanguang Reception The first series was aired from 1982 to 1997 for 50 episodes. In 2014, the sequel to the show was announc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bliss (2017 Film)
''Bliss'' is a 2017 Filipino psychological thriller film written, directed, edited and scored by Jerrold Tarog. It stars Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion, TJ Trinidad, Michael de Mesa, and Adrienne Vergara. The film competed in Japan at the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival in March 2017 to critical acclaim, where Calzado also garnered the Yakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer. The film premiered in the Philippines on May 10. ''Bliss'' explores elements of a film within a film narrative where the protagonist also plays the lead. Synopsis Jane Ciego (Iza Calzado), a successful actress, produces her own film to gain respect from the industry. During the film production, an accident leaves her disabled. She is left in a secluded house to avoid more attention from the press, under the care and supervision of her husband, Carlo (TJ Trinidad) and a cruel, unusual nurse named Lilibeth (Adrienne Vergara). Trapped in her own home, as she experiences horrors she questions her sanity. Cast * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana Dati
''Sana Dati'' () is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog. The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's ''Camera trilogy'' which include ''Confessional'' (2007) and '' The Blood Trail'' (2009). It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account. Synopsis The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves. Cast * Lovi Poe as Andrea Gonzaga * Paulo Avelino as Dennis Cesario * TJ Trinidad as Robert Naval * Benjamin Alves as Andrew Cesario * Chinggoy Alonzo as Eugene Naval * Carla Martinez as Vivian Gonzaga * Liesl Batucan as Baby Gonzaga * Ria Garcia as Jamie Gonzaga * Nico Antoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerrold Tarog
Jerrold Viacrucis Tarog (; born May 30, 1977) is a Filipinos, Filipino film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, and composer. He is best known for directing ''Heneral Luna'' (2015), ''Bliss (2017 film), Bliss'' (2017) and ''Goyo: The Boy General'' (2018). His first feature film was the independent film, independently-produced ''Confessional (film), Confessional'' (2007), followed by ''Mangatyanan'' (2009) and ''Sana Dati'' (2013). He directed segments for the Shake, Rattle & Roll (film series), ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' horror series. Early life and education Jerrold Tarog was born in Manila on May 30, 1977, and grew up in Dapdap St. CERIS 1, Canlubang, Laguna (province), Laguna. He is the only child of Jose, an Overseas Filipinos, Overseas Filipino Worker from Bicol Region, Bicol, and Aurora, who hails from Leyte. Tarog learned to play the drum at age six, and the piano at age seven. Tarog went to elementary school at Mary Help of Christians School and for highschool was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, more commonly known as Cinemalaya, is a film festival A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theater, cinemas or screening venues, usually annually and in a single city or region. Some film festivals show films outdoors or online. Films may be of recent ... in the Philippines held annually during the month of August, traditionally at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, but in recent years the Festival screenings also extend to various cinemas. Its aim is the development and promotion of Cinema of the Philippines, Filipino independent films. The film festival is organized by the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. with the support of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Econolink Investments, Inc. Each year, the festival provides "seed investments" to the independent filmmakers who become the finalists of the festival's full-length category. In the beginning, the seed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
