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The Grepor Butch Belgica Story
''The Grepor Butch Belgica Story'' (also known as ''The Butch Belgica Story'') is a 1995 Filipino biographical action film co-edited directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Joko Diaz as Butch Belgica, the country’s most notorious delinquent during the Marcos administration. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Manila Film Festival. The film is streaming online on YouTube. Cast *Joko Diaz as Grepor "Butch" Belgica **Johannes Belgica as Young Butch *Ronaldo Valdez as Don Porfirio Belgica *Boots Anson-Roa as Butch's Mother *Albert Martinez as Ruben Umali *Gary Estrada as Boy *Kier Legaspi as Jaime *Richard Bonnin as Lito "Tolits" Zuzuarregi *Rommel Montano as Bingbong *Ferdinand Galang as Butch's Friend *Gino Ilustre as Butch's Friend *Raul Flores as Butch's Friend *Ara Mina as Babes *Cristina Gonzales as Lindy *Isabel Granada as Caroline *Vina Morales as Dr. Carmelita "Meth" Banta *Rufa Mae Quinto as Shirley *Shintaro Valdez as Jun Belgica *Rez Cortez as Benjo *Daniel Fer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toto Natividad
Federico Natividad (July 19, 1957 – April 27, 2021), professionally known as Toto Natividad, was a Filipino film editor, director and politician. Career Film In 2019, Natividad began work on what would become his last project, a disaster film called ''Faultline'' (originally titled ''The Big One'') starring Kiko Matos, Jeffrey Santos, Phoebe Walker, Rob Sy, Don Umali and Niño Muhlach. In the same year, Natividad had also planned direct a series for GMA Network titled ''Rosang Agimat'', but due to actor Eddie Garcia's death caused by an accident on set, the show was forced to be cancelled. Politics In May 2018, Natividad was elected barangay captain of NBBS Kaunlaran, Navotas. Filmography Film As producer only *''Naglalagablab Na Gabi'' (1987) Acting roles Television As director References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Natividad, Toto 1957 births 2021 deaths Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Filipino film directors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ara Mina
Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Award for Best Actress, 3 Golden Screen Awards including the 'Dekada Award' and an Asia's Golden Icons Award. Career Mina derived her stage name, which her mother chose, from her sister Cristine's real first name, Ara, and her other sister Princess's real first name, Mina. During her acting career, she used other names such as Ara Mina-Reyes, Dara Mina, which was derived from Donna Cruz, and Danica Gomez, derived from Charlene Gonzales. Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented program '' That's Entertainment'', hosted and spearheaded by the late master showman German Moreno ("Kuya Germs"). Since then, Viva Entertainment signed Mina after being noticed on ''That's'' and Mina has star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudy Fernandez (actor)
Rodolfo Valentino Padilla Fernandez (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008), better known as Rudy Fernandez or Daboy, was a Filipino actor and producer. He came to prominence as an action star in Philippine cinema during the 1970s up to the 1990s. Early life and career Fernandez was born at 8:36 PM on March 3, 1952, at Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, Manila. He was the eldest son of dentist and filmmaker Gregorio Fernandez and Paz Padilla, daughter of José Padilla Sr. Both his parents were from Lubao, Pampanga, which he considered his hometown. He made his film debut at the age of three, appearing in ''Luksang Tagumpay'' (1956), which was directed by his father. He also appeared in another film of his father's, ''Emily'' (1960). Fernandez's mother committed suicide in their home in 1957 due to postpartum depression, while one of his brothers also committed suicide out of fear of being punished for his actions by his father. Fernandez started his active film career while a st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cris Daluz
Crispin Rodriguez Daluz (August 15, 1934 – February 12, 2009) was a Filipino actor and reporter. He is known for ''Himala'' (1982), '' Sukob'' (2006) and ''Bagong Buwan'' (2001). He died on February 12, 2009, in Olongapo, Philippines. Daluz was the vice president for broadcast by Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP) in 2001. He was also inducted as secretary of the Katipunan ng Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon in 2000. Selected filmography * 1982 ''Himala'' as Igme * 1990 ''Michael and Madonna'' as Michael's Father * 1990 '' Bala at Rosaryo'' as Pedring * 1991 '' Shake, Rattle & Roll III'' as Kardo * 1992 '' Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut'' as Kikoy Ortega * 1993 ''Parañaque Bank Robbery: The Joselito Joseco story'' as Reporter * 1994 '' Megamol'' as Reporter * 1996 ''Masamang Damo'' * 1997 '' Behind Enemy Lines'' as Dr. Liu * 1998 ''Kasangga Kahit Kailan'' * 2001 '' Bagong Buwan'' as Imam * 2001 ''Sanggano't Sanggago'' as Tatang * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer Jamias
Elmer Mejorada Jamias (born November 21, 1961) also known as Barako ng Maynila (fearless / tough guy of Manila), is a Filipino police officer. He previously served as Deputy Director of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Management from 2017 to 2018. Law enforcement career Jamias graduated with the Philippine National Police Academy Class of 1986. In 1999, Jamias killed a criminal named Mike Ampuan, aka Macmod, responsible for the murders of six police officers; he later received the "Bayaning Pulis" (People's Police) award, which came with a reward of 100,000 Philippine pesos (1960 US$), due to his handling of Macmod. Also in 1999, Jamias was among the recipients of that year's Outstanding Manilan Award. In June 2015, Jamias was involved in a confrontation with Vice President Jejomar Binay over Binay's son's access to Makati City Hall, during which Binay allegedly assaulted Jamias and other law enforcement officers at the scene. In August 2015, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roldan Aquino
Rolando Desembrana Aquino (May 2, 1942 – March 10, 2014) was a Filipino actor and director, best known for playing antagonist roles in films and television shows. He also became a born-again Evangelical Christian and he was ordained as a pastor of Jesus Lights the Way to the Father's Kingdom Church, Antipolo City, Officiated by Bishop Federico "Butch" Villanueva. Career Roldan Aquino is famous being a character actor. He starred in various films including ''Burlesk Queen'' (1977), ''Pikoy Goes to Malaysia'' (1988) and ''Lihim ni Madonna'' (1997). His final films before his death were '' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (2011), '' Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles'' (2012), and '' El Presidente'' (2012). Death He suffered a stroke in January 2014 and underwent surgery on January 20, 2014. He died on March 10, 2014. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bembol Roco
Rafael Aranda Roco, Jr. (born November 20, 1953), professionally known as Bembol Roco, is a Filipino actor whose work ranges from films to television. He is best known for his role as Julio Madiaga in the 1975 film ''Manila in the Claws of Light'', which has since gained prominence as one of the greatest Philippine films of all time. He also had an important role in the 1982 Australian-U.S. film '' The Year of Living Dangerously''. He also portrayed villain roles in Filipino action movies due to his signature bald head as well as various supporting roles. He has twin sons who are also actors named Felix and Dominic. He is well known for his collaborations with director Lino Brocka, where he is a part of a group of actors called "Brocka babies", and directors such as Ishmael Bernal, Chito S. Roño, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Joel Lamangan in the late twentieth century. Career Prior to beginning his acting career, Roco underwent an 18-month rehabilitation program at the Drug Abu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos David
Carlos David Moreno Hernández (born 14 June 1986), known as Carlos David, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for CD Soneja as a central defender. Football career Born in Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Carlos David graduated from Valencia CF's youth setup. He made his debuts as a senior with the reserves, appearing several seasons in Tercera División and Segunda División B. On 20 July 2009, Carlos David signed for Belgian Pro League side R.E. Mouscron. He played his first match as a professional on 1 August, starting in a 2–1 away win against K.R.C. Genk. He scored his first professional goals on 5 December, netting a brace in a 2–1 success at K.S.V. Roeselare. Carlos David left the club in late December 2009 due to its financial troubles, and joined Celta de Vigo's reserve team in the third level the following 15 January. He subsequently resumed his career in the same tier, representing CD Teruel, UD Melilla, FC Cartagena and SD Huesca; with the latter, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Fernando
Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019. Early life Fernando served as the Sangguniang Kabataan, Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, from 1980 to 1984. Entertainment career Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film ''Scorpio Nights'', directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of regal Entertainment, Regal Films. Local politics Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from 2001 to 2007. Vice governor of Bulacan (2010–2019) Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado. Governor of Bulacan (since 2019) Elections Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party (Philippines), National Unity Party, to su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rez Cortez
Res Septimo Cortez (born January 4, 1956), better known as Rez Cortez, is a Filipino film and television actor and assistant director. Acting career Cortez's film career began in 1974, when he was introduced in ''Daigdig ng Sindak at Lagim''. He is also known for being an action star in many action films with his intensive and antagonistic roles and also in TV series. He is become an assistant director of the film ''Kapag Lumaban ang Api'' in 1987. He became the president of the Mowelfund (Movie Workers Foundation, Inc.) after Boots Anson-Roa retired on April 1, 2020. He was a former president of the Actors’ Guild of the Philippines and was replaced by Imelda Papin in 2017. Politics In 1986, Cortez campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election. Cortez also ran as a representative of Camarines Sur in 2013 but did not win the seat. Personal life On August 31, 2021, Cortez's daughter Cai posted on Instagram Instagram is an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Ocampo Quinto (born May 28, 1978) is a Filipino actress, comedian, television presenter, producer and model. Known for her camp and signature comedic performances in film and television, she has been cited as a notable figure in Philippine pop culture. Dubbed as the "Comedy Princess", she is a ten-time Best Comedy Actress winner at the Star Awards for Television, the most for any actress. Her other accolades include a Golden Screen Award and "Best Supporting Actress" at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, in addition to a nomination for a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. In 2006, ''The Philippine Star'' named her one of the greatest comedians of all time. Career 1994–1999: Beginnings and breakthrough Quinto's show business career began in 1994, when she was offered a position by '' That's Entertainment''. Her first film was ''Indecent Professor'', starring Glydel Mercado, Amanda Page, and Michelle Parton. She then played supporting roles, until she got her first major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
