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Thea Tolentino
Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino (born August 13, 1996) is a Filipino actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama '' The Half Sisters''. She started her career as one of the winners of the second season of ''Protégé'', a talent-search reality show created by GMA Network. Since then, she became a contract artist of GMA and began appearing on various dramas such as ''Anna Karenina'', '' Pyra: Babaeng Apoy'', '' Hahamakin ang Lahat'' and '' Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko''. She also gained public attention for playing the villain sorcereress in ''Haplos'' (2017), which is her most villainous role up to date. Recently, she portrayed an evil mother in '' Madrasta'' (2019). Early life Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino was born and raised in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. Tolentino has two younger brothers, Terrence Louie and Tobbie. Prior to joining ''Protégé'', she stated that "she had never been separated from the family." ''Crazy Little Thing C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calamba, Laguna
Calamba, officially the City of Calamba (), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Laguna (province), Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 539,671 people making it the largest city in the province. Calamba is the regional center of the Calabarzon region. It is situated south of Manila and west of Santa Cruz, Laguna, Santa Cruz. The city is known as the "Spring Resort Capital of the Philippines" because of its numerous hot spring resorts, which are mostly located in Barangays Pansol, Bucal, Bagong Kalsada, and Lingga. According to the 2020 census, Calamba has a population of 539,671 people, making it the most populous local government unit in Laguna. It is the fifth-densest city in the province with more than 2,600 people per square kilometer after San Pedro, Laguna, San Pedro, Biñan, Cabuyao, and Santa Rosa, Laguna, Santa Rosa. Based on the overall rankings of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lie To Me (2011 TV Series)
''Lie To Me'' () is a South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan, Yoon Eun-hye, Sung Joon and Jo Yoon-hee. The series revolves around a civil servant named Gong Ah-jung (played by Yoon) who pretends to be the wife of the wealthy hotel heir, Hyun Ki-joon (played by Kang), to impress her former friend. It is directed by Kim Soo-ryung and Kwon Hyuk-chan, produced by Jo Sung-won and written by Kim Ye-ri. Synopsis Gong Ah-jung (Yoon Eun-hye) is a government employee of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. At the beginning of the series, Ah-jung lies to an antagonistic friend about being married to not lose face in front of her. The lie quickly snowballs (due to several misunderstandings) until Ah-jung realizes that everyone is gossiping about her supposed, secret marriage to Hyun Ki-joon ( Kang Ji-hwan), the wealthy president of World Hotel. Ki-joon confronts Ah-Jung and asks her to rectify the situation as the rumor has spread to even his friends. Ki-joon and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TGIS
''T.G.I.S.'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and later Dominic Zapata, it stars Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon, Onemig Bondoc, Michael Flores, Raven Villanueva, Red Sternberg, Dingdong Dantes, Antoinette Taus, Sunshine Dizon and Anne Curtis. It premiered on August 12, 1995, on the network's Saturday line up. The series concluded on November 27, 1999, with a total of 233 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. A film, ''T.G.I.S.: The Movie'' was released on January 4, 1997, by Viva Films and GMA Films. Cast and characters * Angelu de Leon as Maria Patrice "Peachy" Real * Bobby Andrews as Joaquin "Wacks" Torres III * Michael Flores as Miguel "Mickey" Ledesma * Red Sternberg as Francisco Martin "Kiko" Arboleda De Dios * Raven Villanueva as Cristina "Cris" De Guzman * Maybelyn dela Cruz as Maruja * Lester Llansang as Casper * Bernadette Allyson as Beatrice "Bea" Santillan * Idelle Martinez as Sama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeric Gonzales
John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, ''Protégé'', a reality based ''artista'' search, created by GMA Network. Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila. Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up. He is known for his leading roles in '' Magkaagaw'' and '' Start-Up PH''. Education and career Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé. At the end of the competition, Gonzales was announced as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) professionally known as Dingdong Dantes, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He is known for his acting versatility and played dramatic and fantasy-action roles in movies and television. His accolades include 10 times Box Office Entertainment Awards, 5 times PMPC Star Awards for Television, 3 times EdukCircle Awards, 2 times FAMAS Award, 2 times EDDYS Awards, 2 times Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Actor, 1 time Manila International Film Festival for Best Actor, a Seoul International Drama Awards Asian Star Prize, an Asian Academy Creative Awards for Best Entertainment Host, a Nickeledon Kids Choice Awards, a Gawad Pasado Award and a Gawad Tanglaw Award and a PMPC Star Awards for Movie including nominations from Gawad Urian Award, Golden Screen Awards for Movie, Luna Award and an Asian Television Awards nomination. He gained prominence in the early 2000s when he co-starred with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands that spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion. Rivermaya is currently composed of original members Mark Escueta and Nathan Azarcon. Notable former original members include chief songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rico Blanco and vocalist Bamboo Mañalac, who later formed the band Bamboo and eventually went on his solo career. The classic 1994–1998 quartet lineup of Mañalac, Blanco, Azarcon, and Escueta performed a major reunion concert, with the event held at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque on February 17, 2024 and produced by Live Nation Philippines. The event received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Rivermaya is among the top thirty best-selling artists in Philippine history. History Earlier formation (1993) The band's predecessor consisted of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon on bass guitar, Rome V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Escueta
Mark Edward Penabella Escueta (; born 9 January 1976) is a Filipino musician and one of the founding members of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. Escueta has been the only constant member of Rivermaya since its inception in 1994. Early life Escueta is the eldest of four siblings. He has two younger brothers and one sister. Escueta finished high school at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and took Business Administration major in Computer Applications at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. His father is lawyer Eduardo U. Escueta, a retired official of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). Escueta's family originally hails from Tiaong, Quezon. Musical career Rivermaya (1994–present) Escueta began playing drums at the age of 13. He entered the Philippine music industry when he became the drummer of the band Bazurak where one of his bandmates, Nathan Azarcon was the bass player. Azarcon introduced Escueta to another band, Xaga, where Azarcon also played bass. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolina Magdangal
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipino singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Philippine Pop Culture", she is credited for heavily influencing pop culture in the late 1990s to early 2000s through her colorful fashion statements, camp style and impact on Pinoy pop, pop music. She has received a List of awards and nominations received by Jolina Magdangal, selection of accolades, including two FAMAS Award, FAMAS Awards, seven Box Office Entertainment Awards, an MTV Pilipinas Music Award and a commendation from the Asian Television Awards, Asian Television Award. At age 11, Magdangal began her career as a member of the singing group ''14-K'' headed by Ryan Cayabyab. She was then launched in the youth oriented ''Ang TV'' (1992) and appeared in a number of teen romance productions. She has starred in several blockbusters, mostly in romantic comedies, including ''Flames (TV ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikoy Morales
Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on '' Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break''. Morales was a mainstay of gag show ''Bubble Gang'' from 2015 until 2022, and is known for his roles in '' Pepito Manaloto'', '' Sirkus'', and ''Lolong''. Early life Morales was born on December 11, 1993 in Roxas, Capiz, Philippines, as Vincent Marco Chu Morales. Majority of people know him as a television personality who has featured in various television programs and films. Although he hasn't disclosed anything about his high school education, he studied Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. When he decided to venture into the show business, he shifted to another course at Meridian International in McKinley, where he studied Music Business Management. Career Morales' first T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999. History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Imago, Gracenote, Banda ni Kleggy and more. As of April 2008, they had released four albums, ''Popcorn'', ''Press to Play'' and ''Todo Combo''. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on ''RoK On! Music'' inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, '' Kami nAPO Muna''. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti". They released the album ''This Year'' under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gina Alajar
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, receiving several Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress wins at FAMAS, Gawad Urian and Luna Awards. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Playgirl'', ''Bayan Ko'', ''Brutal'', ''Salome'', ''Mulanay'', and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas. From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as '' Kambal sa Uma'' and 2010's '' Habang May Buhay''. In 2012, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinity University Of Asia
Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City), also known as TUA or simply Trinity, is a Private university, private, Protestant (Episcopal Church in the Philippines, Anglican / Episcopalian) affiliated research university located in Quezon City, Philippines. It was named after Trinity College (Connecticut) whose president then was the founder's father. Formally established in 1963 as an elementary, high school and collegiate educational institution by the Protestant Episcopalians, it dates back its earliest establishment in 1907 when the St. Luke's College of Nursing, Trinity University of Asia, Trinity University of Asia - St. Luke's College of Nursing, its oldest organic academic unit, was established under the St. Luke's Hospital, the present day St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City, St. Luke's Medical Center. It later acquired its university status on July 18, 2006. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
