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Widows' War
''Widows' War'' is a 2024 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on July 1, 2024 on the network's Prime line up replacing '' My Guardian Alien''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Former best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other, and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-PalaciosGeorge's best friend turned into mortal enemy because of family problems. She later becomes a member of the Palacios clan when she married Paco. * Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-PalaciosSam's former best friend. She became a Palacios after she married Basil. ;Supporting cast * Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan PalaciosBasil's father and the COO of the Palacios' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Drama
Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine with many other genres, such as Drama (film and television), drama or gangster film, but also include Comedy film, comedy, and, in turn, is divided into many sub-genres, such as Mystery film, mystery, suspense or Film noir, noir. Screenwriter and scholar Eric R. Williams identified crime film as one of eleven super-genres in his Screenwriters Taxonomy, claiming that all feature-length Narrative film, narrative films can be classified by these super-genres. The other ten super-genres are action, fantasy, horror, romance, science fiction, slice of life, sports, thriller, war and western. Williams identifies drama in a broader category called "film type", mystery and suspense as "macro-genres", and film noir as a "screenwriter's pathway" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonton Gutierrez
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968), professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'', it was topbilled by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia. He was introduced in Viva Films' ''Sana'y Wala ng Wakas'' (1986) as Sharon Cuneta's leading man and became the film outfit's exclusive contract star. He starred in Viva Films movies -- ''Nakagapos na Puso'' (1986), ''Kung Aagawin mo ang lahat sa Akin'' (1987); ''Pasan ko ang Daigdig'' (1987), ''Alabok sa Ulap'' (1987) and ''Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?'' (1987) as Val, the retardate husband of Estela played by Vilma Santos. From the aforementioned movie, he received best actor trophies from Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), PMPC's Star Awards and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in 1987. In 1996, he was awarded best actor by the Gawad Urian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Rosell
Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. Early life Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982 to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother, Amelia Quimpo, is a nurse from Bicol. He was raised in Norway, while his grandfather, Rafael Rosell Jr., and his great-grandfather, Rafael Rosell Sr., were both raised in Cebu. Rosell has two siblings and he is the eldest amongst them. Career 2000–2012: Career in ABS-CBN During a vacation with his family in 2000, Rosell's mother found out about the auditions at ABS-CBN. He auditioned and got a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with Star Magic later that year. In 2002, Rosell was introduced as one of the leading men of Jolina Magdangal, in Star Cinema's ''Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip''. His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the ABS-CBN fantaserye ''Marina''. In 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaya (newspaper)
''Malaya'', originally named ''Ang Pahayagang Malaya'' (“The Free Newspaper” in Filipino), is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, headquartered at Intramuros, Manila, and owned by People's Independent Media Inc. The newspaper is known for being one of the publications that fought against the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. The newspaper also publishes a business section called the ''Malaya Business Insight'' which is placed before the actual ''Malaya''. History Under Jose Burgos, Jr. The newspaper's name was derived from the Filipino word that means "free". In 1981, Malaya was founded by Jose Burgos, Jr. as a weekly, and later daily written in the Tagalog language. It eventually published its content into English in 1983 when President Ferdinand Marcos closed down '' WE Forum'', a sister publication of ''Malaya''. It continued to fight the administration of Marcos during its last years in power. During the events that lead to Marcos' ouster, ''Malaya'' published o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Alves
Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1987), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quiambao Sapida on March 31, 1987 in Guam. Alves is a nephew of Filipino actor Piolo Pascual.New Kapuso contract star Benjamin Alves says comparison to cousin Piolo Pascual is "unavoidable" ''Philippine Entertainment Portal''. Retrieved June 26, 2012. Vince Saldaña (2006–2009) In 2006, Alves went to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career. He entered showbusiness with the screen name Vince S ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Blood (TV Series)
''Royal Blood'' is a 2023 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on June 19, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up, replacing ''Hearts on Ice''. The series concluded on September 22, 2023 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by '' Love Before Sunrise'' in its timeslot. Premise When a death occurs in the Royales family, it leads to the investigation of the estranged son, Napoy. He seeks help from a former NBI agent and his son. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Dingdong Dantes as Napoleon "Napoy" Terrazo Royales ;Supporting cast * Megan Young as Diana Royales * Mikael Daez as Kristoff Royales * Dion Ignacio as Andrew Castor * Lianne Valentin as Beatrice "Bee" Royales * Rabiya Mateo as Tasha * Rhian Ramos as Margaret Royales-Castor * Tirso Cruz III as Gustavo Royales * Ces Quesada as Cleofe * Carmen Soriano as Camilla * Benjie Paras as Otep * Arthur Solinap as Emil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Tribune (Philippines)
The ''Daily Tribune'' is an English-language broadsheet publication in the Philippines. Its office is in the 3450 Concept Building, Florida Street, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. ''The Daily Tribune'', as it was called then, was founded on February 1, 2000, by a group of journalists from the then-defunct ''The Philippine Post'' led by then-Editor-in-Chief and Founding Chairman Ninez Cacho-Olivares. On June 1, 2018, Concept and Information Group, publisher of the online ''Concept News Central'', acquired the paper from Cacho-Olivares. With the change of hands, "The" from ''The Daily Tribune'' has been dropped. History On February 24, 2006, the ''Tribune'' was raided by the Philippine National Police at the height of the State of Emergency imposed by Arroyo. The police presence remained in the paper's office until the State of Emergency was lifted on March 4, 2006. The paper continued to publish normally, making defiant statements throughout. Ninez Cacho-Olivarez, the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Graham (actor)
James David Graham (born August 5, 2006) is a Filipino-American actor. He is known for the role as Louie Castor in GMA Network's murder mystery crime drama series ''Royal Blood'' (2023) and ''Widows' War'' (2024–present). Early life James David Graham was born on August 5, 2006 in Imus, Cavite. Career James began his career when he was a talent in ABS-CBN. In 2020, he starred as young Gabo Villarica in ''Make It with You (TV series)'' and as young Anthony Villadarez in ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Altar'' in 2022. In 2022, he signed a contract in Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center). He was one of the nineteen artists debuted as "Sparkle Teens". He starred as Ivan in ''Wish Ko Lang!'' in the same year in his first TV guesting in GMA Network. He once later starred again in the show as Tony the next year. In 2023, he gained recognition when he was given the role of Louie Castor in the Philippine television crime drama series ''Royal Blood''. In 2024, he reprised his role in ''Widow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'' (''PDI''), or simply the ''Inquirer'', is an English-language newspaper in the Philippines. Founded in 1985, it is often regarded as the Philippines' newspaper of record. The newspaper is the most awarded broadsheet in the Philippines and the multimedia group, called The Inquirer Group, reaches 54 million people across several platforms. History The ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'' was founded on December 9, 1985, by publisher Eugenia Apóstol, columnist Max Solivén, together with Betty Go-Belmonte during the last days of the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos, becoming one of the first private newspapers to be established under the Marcos regime. The ''Inquirer'' succeeded the weekly ''Philippine Inquirer'', created in 1985 by Apostol to cover the trial of 25 soldiers accused of complicity in the assassination of opposition leader Ninoy Aquino at Manila International Airport on August 21, 1983. Apostol also published the '' Mr. & Ms. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juancho Triviño
Juan Carlo Calupitan Triviño (born April 13, 1993) is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, host, podcaster and vlogger. He is best known for portraying the role of Padre Salvi in ''Maria Clara at Ibarra''. Career Triviño made his acting debut when he auditioned for the youth-oriented TV show of GMA Network called ''Teen Gen'', which is believed to be the sequel of the highly acclaimed youth oriented drama '' T.G.I.S.'', which stars Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews. He later got the role of Lucho, the son of Bobby Andrews' character, the former lead character of ''T.G.I.S.'', and was paired with Dianne Hernandez, who is also a newcomer. Triviño received his first acting award nomination for his role as Padre Salvi in ''Maria Clara at Ibarra'' at the 3rd Annual TAG Awards Chicago. Personal life Triviño and host Joyce Pring are in a relationship since May 2019. They became engaged that August, and married in Pasay City in February 2020. The couple have two children: Alonso E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeric Gonzales
John Eric Salvanera Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), professionally known as Jeric Gonzales, 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, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Garcia
Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'', Alvina Montenegro in '' Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' and Karina "Rina" Mercado in '' The Half Sisters''. Biography She attended Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City) in Quezon City until she was discovered in a noontime show ''Kalatog Pinggan''. She has two children, Jennica Garcia and Kotaro. Career Her most famous role was in the soap opera ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) where she played antagonist Madam Claudia Buenavista. Her next landmark role is in the critically acclaimed ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2002) as Lady Morganna. She also starred in the first musical fantaserye '' Kampanerang Kuba'', and the cooking show ''Makuha Ka sa Tikim''. She moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA Net ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
