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Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987), known professionally as Valerie Concepcion (), is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera '' Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then became a host in ''Wowowee'' and '' Pilipinas Win na Win'' as well as the first incarnation of '' Banana Split'' in 2008. In June 2013, she transferred back to her home network GMA Network and was cast as Ruth Monteclaro, the main antagonist in ''Anna Karenina''. In December 2013, she transferred back again in ABS-CBN network and was cast as Gigi in '' Annaliza''. In June 2014, she went back to GMA Network as Lavender Catacutan in '' My BFF''. She also played the role of Veronica Salcedo in the hit primetime TV series, '' Because of You''. In 2018, she starred as the main antagonist in 2018–2019 '' Ika-5 Utos'' as Clarisse Alfonso-Buenaventura / Cynthia and later joined its rival show '' Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tondo, Manila
Tondo is a district located in Manila, Philippines. It is the largest, in terms of area and population, of Manila's sixteen districts, with a census-estimated 654,220 people in 2020. It consists of two congressional districts. It is also the second most densely populated district in the city. Etymology The name Tondo can be derived from its Old Tagalog name, Tundun as inscribed in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription of 900 AD, the earliest native document found within the Philippines. Dutch anthropologist Antoon Postma, the first to translate the copperplate, believes the term ''tundun'' originated from Sanskrit, which was used alongside History of the Malay language, Malay as a language of politics and religion in the area at the time. Before this landmark discovery, several theories (however incorrect now) existed. Philippine National Artist Nick Joaquin once suggested that it might be a reference to a high ground ("tundok"). On the other hand, French linguist Jean-Paul Pote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wowowin
''Wowowin'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network and All TV. Hosted by Willie Revillame, it premiered on May 10, 2015 on GMA Network. The show aired its final broadcast on GMA Network on February 11, 2022. The show premiered on All TV on September 13, 2022. The show concluded on April 5, 2023. Overview Originally produced by Willie Revillame's WBR Entertainment Productions Inc., it served as a blocktimer on GMA Network. Randy Santiago originally served as the show's director. The show's theme song was composed by Lito Camo and arranged by Albert Tamayo. On October 4, 2015, the show became a co-production between GMA Entertainment Group and WBR Entertainment Productions Inc. On February 1, 2016, the show joined the network's Telebabad line up. In June 2017, co-host Super Tekla was fired from the show. On September 30, 2019, Sugar Mercado and comedian Donita Nose returned to the show. The show's Saturday edition, ''Wowowin Primetime'' premiered on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Together Now (Philippine TV Series)
''All Together Now'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Al Quinn, it stars Christopher de Leon, Johnny Delgado, Edgar Mortiz and Pops Fernandez. It premiered on October 21, 2003 on the network's KiliTV line up. The series concluded on September 7, 2004 with a total of 47 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Christopher de Leon as DJ Blue / Tong * Johnny Delgado as Mamboy * Edgar Mortiz as Edgie * Pops Fernandez as Rina ;Supporting cast * Angel Locsin as Tetet * K Brosas as Kakai * Sherilyn Reyes as LL * Ethel Booba as Joey * Alicia Mayer * Francine Prieto * Railey Valeroso * Drew Arellano as Andrew * Maggie Wilson * Valerie Concepcion * Gary Lim * Gene Padilla * Alma Moreno Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno (), is a Filipino actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up. Frasco Mortiz currently serves as the director, with Michael V., Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Analyn Barro, Kokoy de Santos, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano and Rabiya Mateo serving as the current cast. It is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show features pop culture parody, skits and sketches. It parodies television shows, adverts and famous people. Overview ''Bubble Gang'' premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995. It was inspired by the gag show ''Tropang Trumpo''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Click (Philippine TV Series)
''Click'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars James Blanco, Roxanne Barcelo, Richard Gutierrez, Maybelyn Dela Cruz, Alessandra de Rossi, Angel Locsin, Jake Cuenca, Karen delos Reyes, JC de Vera, Drew Arellano, Iya Villania and Chynna Ortaleza. It premiered on December 4, 1999. The series concluded on July 24, 2004 with a total of 248 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters Main cast * Maybelyn dela Cruz as Rosario "Rose" Mercado (1999–2002) * Biboy Ramirez as Christian Dean Lacson (1999–2002) * Tricia Roman as Isabella "Issa" Pascual (1999–2004) * Joseph Izon as Nicholas "Nikko" Mercado (1999–2000) * Trina Zuñiga as Melanie "Melai" Santos (1999–2001) * Roxanne Barcelo as Antoinette "Toni" Darden (1999–2002) * Danilo Barrios as Francisco "Popoy" Musngi (1999–2000) * Erwin Aquino as Paolo Rosales (1999–2000) * Jason Red as Medwin Rosales (1999–2000) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
( / international title: ''My One and Only Love'') is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes, it stars Christopher de Leon, Alice Dixson and Richard Gomez. It premiered on July 15, 2002. The series concluded on April 11, 2003, with a total of 200 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Richard Gomez as Waldo Sandoval * Alice Dixson as Mia Sandoval * Christopher de Leon as Lemuel Verder ;Supporting cast * Lani Mercado as Madonna Verder * Barbara Perez as Salud Verder * Boots Anson-Roa as Feliza * Jackie Lou Blanco as Sabrina Villadolid * Rio Locsin as Cita Almendraz * Mark Gil as Enrico Villadolid * Rosa Rosal as Lucing * Bembol Roco as Oscar * Rufa Mae Quinto as Liberty "Libay" * Karen delos Reyes as Elmina Sandoval * Chubi del Rosario as Anthony Verder * Polo Ravales as Tristan Villadolid * Krista Ranillo as Scarlet ;Guest cast * Anne Curtis as Rosanna Luarca * Angel Locsin as Mariella Sando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello, Love, Again
''Hello, Love, Again'' is a 2024 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana from a script by Carmi G. Raymundo and Crystal Hazel San Miguel; filmmaker Olivia Lamasan is credited among the story writers. The sequel to ''Hello, Love, Goodbye'' (2019), it stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, alongside Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, and Jennica Garcia. In the film, Joy and Ethan reunite in Canada after discovering that their opportunities have changed. The first major co-production by Star Cinema and GMA Pictures, two film studios from rival media companies, the film was theatrically released in the Philippines on November 13, 2024. The film is commercially successful and received positive reviews from critics, earning in box office and becoming the List of highest-grossing Philippine films, highest-grossing Filipino film of all time. Plot In the spring of 2020, Ethan visits Joy, who is now working as a domestic helper in Calgary. Ethan proposes ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty And The Bestie
''Beauty and the Bestie'' is a 2015 Filipino Action film#Subgenres, action comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, alongside James Reid (entertainer), James Reid and Nadine Lustre. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions and Viva Films and was released nationwide under the banner of Star Cinema. It was also released overseas in cities that have a significant Filipino population. It is the seventh List of highest-grossing films in the Philippines, highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, as of 2023. This is Wenn V. Deramas' last film before his death on February 29, 2016, and last film as a co-production between Star Cinema and Viva Films in preparation for the co-production between TV5 and Viva until it was terminated in June 2016 before the release of ''Finally Found Someone'' on July 26, 2017, ''Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad'' and ''Ang Panday (2017 film), Ang Panday ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Night Only (2008 Film)
''One Night Only'' is a 2008 sex comedy film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Diana Zubiri, Jennylyn Mercado, Katrina Halili, Valerie Concepcion and Alessandra De Rossi. It was one of the entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film is streaming online on YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in .... Cast * Katrina Halili as Jasmine * Diana Zubiri as Vivian * Ricky Davao as Congressman Facundo * Jayson Gainza as Barney * Joross Gamboa as Nestor *Maria Teresa Martinez as Lovely * Chokoleit as Edward *Bacci Garcia as Edward's assistant *Tessie Villarama as Inday * Manilyn Reynes as George * Jon Avila as Pons * Paolo Contis as Diego *Joey David as Masahistang Larry * Alessandra de Rossi as Angela *Lani Tapia as Extrang P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supahpapalicious
''SupahPapalicious'' is a 2008 Philippine comedy film directed by Gilbert Perez (in his final directorial work) from a screenplay by Jullian B. Abuda, based on a story developed by Emmanuel Dela Cruz. The film stars Vhong Navarro, Valerie Concepcion, and Makisig Morales, with the supporting cast include Empoy Marquez, Pokwang, and Mura. Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on March 22, 2008. Plot The spurned lover Adonis (Vhong Navarro) has to win over Athena's only son, Atong (Makisig Morales), to court his single mom, Athena (Valerie Concepcion). Atong decides the only kind of man good enough for his mother is a man with a big family. Adonis' help from his friends to work in special effects to transformed into his pretending imaginary family in disguise: a spunky Lola and a wacky Black American to be able to win Athena's heart to convince Atong that Adonis is good enough to win the love of his life. Cast and characters * Vhong Navarro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ouija (2007 Film)
''Ouija'' is a 2007 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Topel Lee, and screenplay by Aloy Adlawan. It is Topel Lee's first feature-length horror film. The film stars Jolina Magdangal, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, and Judy Ann Santos with Desiree del Valle is haunted by a spirit they accidentally unleashed while playing a Ouija board. The film was produced by VIVA and GMA Pictures. This is the second film co-produced by GMA Films and VIVA Films years after VIVA withdrew from GMA. The joint production between the two companies was proven a success since fans believe that there is still chemistry among the two companies and it led to more jointly produced movies that became box-office hits. Plot Half-sisters Aileen and Romina, along with first cousins Sandra and Ruth, reunite in Camiguin to bury their grandmother. Accompanied by Sandra's friend, Lucy, the girls dare to call on the spirits of the dead when they find their old Ouija board from when they were kids. The Ouija ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moments Of Love
''Moments of Love'' is a 2006 Philippine romance film directed by Mark Reyes from a screenplay written by Gina Marissa Tagasa, based on an original story by the film's producer, Annette Gozon-Abrogar. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle. Plot Marco (Dingdong), a photographer, along with his sister (Isabel) and their cousin Duke (Jojo) are on a vacation in an old sleepy town. While strolling around town a mysterious woman is hit by a van while trying to save Marco's life. He visits the woman and is drawn to her granddaughter Lianne (Karylle). Marco and Lianne start to develop a relationship but recent events cause Marco to be withdrawn. He suddenly finds himself haunted by a deep feeling of loneliness. His yearning leads to a telephone conversation with Divina (Iza), the daughter of a haciendero. They find solace in each other. Divina lives in the past (1957) while Marco lives in the present (2006). Cast * Dingdong Dantes as Marco - A photographer from 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
