Zandra Summer
Zandra Summer is a Filipina-Austrian actress who gained media attention through '' Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break''. Career Summer auditioned for '' Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break'', where she became the protégé of singer and actress Jolina Magdangal, but, due to the show's twist of event, her mentor Jolina Magdangal had to let her go, and award-winning actress Gina Alajar became her new mentor, and by 21 October 2012, she became one of the runners-up of ''Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break'' along with Elle Ramirez, Mikoy Morales, and Ruru Madrid, while Thea Tolentino and Jeric Gonzales was pronounced the ultimate winner of ''Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break Season 2''. In 2013, Summer was the cast in the fantasy drama of GMA Network called '' Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy'' together with Thea Tolentino, Jeric Gonzales, Elle Ramirez and veteran actresses Angelu de Leon and Gladys Reyes. In 2016, she is now a freela ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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GMA Artist Center
Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center, also known as Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Talent Management and Development Department) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1995. History GMA Artist Center conducted several auditions prior to launching its first batch of talents in 1998. It also launched the "Metropop Star Search" from 1996 to 1998 where winners automatically became part of GMAAC. It was originally headed by veteran talent manager Wyngard Tracy until 2000. When Felipe Gozon took over as GMA Network's president and CEO in 2000, the Artist Center was placed under the network's Entertainment Division led by Wilma Galvante. In 2003, GMAAC hired Ida Henares as their newest head. Under her leadership, GMAAC launched the reality artista search " Starstruck" which became the main launching pad for most star hopefuls since then. In 2007, GMA Artist Center invoked the exclusivity clause. For ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Party Pilipinas
''Party Pilipinas'' () is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Jaya and Janno Gibbs, it premiered on March 28, 2010 replacing '' SOP''. The show concluded on May 19, 2013 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by '' Sunday All Stars'' in its timeslot. History ''Party Pilipinas'' was conceptualized as an "all-party and all-positive vibes" show, according to the Corporate Communications Department of GMA Network and the show's new production manager, Ruth Mariñas.Party Pilipinas replaces SOP ''PEP.ph''. The hosts of ''SOP'', Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, and Jaya joined the show, along with [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paano Ang Pangako?
''Paano ang Pangako?'' (formerly titled as ''Paano ang Pasko?'') is a 2020 Philippine television drama series broadcast on TV5. Directed by Enrico Quizon, Ricky Davao, and Perci Intalan, it features an ensemble cast including Maricel Laxa, Ricky Davao, Allan Paule, Bing Loyzaga, Beauty Gonzalez, Julia Clarete, Ejay Falcon, Devon Seron, John Lapus, Elijah Canlas, and Miles Ocampo. It premiered on November 23, 2020, as ''Paano ang Pasko?''. In 2021, following the end of the Christmas season, the show was renamed ''Paano ang Pangako?''. Following the end of some blocktimer series, and to give way to the simulcast of ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'', the timeslot of ''Paano ang Pangako?'' was changed from 9:00 pm to 7:15 pm, and its running time was extended from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. ''Paano ang Pangako?'' had a 5-hour special finale marathon on April 3, 2021 (Black Saturday), from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on TV5 and was replaced by ''Niña Niño''. Plot Season 1 (''Paano ang Pask ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kadenang Ginto
''Kadenang Ginto'' (International title: ''The Heiress'' / ) is a 2018 Philippine drama revenge television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Beauty Gonzalez, Dimples Romana, Albert Martinez, Louise Abuel, Adrian Alandy and Richard Yap. The series was aired on the network's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from October 8, 2018 to February 7, 2020, replacing '' Asintado'', and was replaced by '' Love Thy Woman''. The series proved to be a huge hit in the Philippines. It is one of a few daytime television dramas to last for more than a year due to maintaining high viewership. The rivalry of Cassie and Marga (Francine Diaz and Andrea Brillantes), two of the series' main characters, became a trending topic nationwide. Furthermore, a scene which featured Daniela (Dimples Romana) wearing a red dress while pulling a luggage bag became viral on various social media platform ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit
''Nang Ngumiti ang Langit'' (International title: ''Michaela'' / ) is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Sophia Reola. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from March 25 to October 18, 2019, replacing '' Playhouse'' and was replaced by ''I Have a Lover''. Premise Michaela "Mikmik" Dimaano is a bright, wise cracking 9-year-old girl living happily with her mother Ella and her adoptive grandmother Ester in a quiet province. Everything changes when Ella is diagnosed with late onset leukemia, the same time Mikmik discovers her true relations to Divina Salvador, a wealthy businesswoman. In order to pay for her mother's medication, Mikmik, with the help of Ester, visits Divina but is rejected, as Ella is blamed for her step-brother Eric’s death. Ella then dies, and Mikmik is taken by Ruth, her late mother's best friend, to live with the Salvadors. The Salvador family consists of the matriarch, Divina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Palaban
''Palaban'' () is a Philippine television public affairs show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Solita Monsod, Miriam Quiambao and Malou Mangahas, it premiered on November 8, 2006 replacing ''Debate with Mare at Pare''. GMANews.tv The show concluded on November 14, 2007. It was replaced by '' Born to Be Wild
"Born to Be Wild" is a song written by Mars Bonfire and first performed by the band Steppenwolf. The song is often invoked in both popular and counter culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude. It is most notably featured in the 1969 ... '' in its timeslot.
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Gayuma
"Gayuma" ("''Love Potion''") is a song by Filipino rapper Abra featuring Thyro Alfaro and Jeriko Aguilar, son of Ka Freddie Aguilar. The song is about a man in love with a transgender partner who learns he'd been given a love potion and takes an antidote. Music video The music video shows Abra and his partner enjoying time together, despite friends and other people being against their relationship. Later on in the video, Abra realizes that the person he loves is in fact transgender or "bakla" after his former girlfriend (played by Kat Alano) revealed that the partner had used a potion to attract Abra. He later meets a pretty girl in a bar, and the pair start dating. After the girl goes to lean on his shoulder, his former transgender love interest suddenly appears to be the one at his side. At the end of the video, it depicts fellow rapper Loonie as having watched the "movie" on DVD. Reception The music video was released on September 30, 2012 on YouTube. In its second week on Yo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on May 13, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bagani (TV Series)
''Bagani'', (sometimes stylized as '' BAGANI''; ), is a 2018 Philippine television drama fantasy series, starring Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Matteo Guidicelli, Makisig Morales, and Zaijian Jaranilla. The series originally aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from March 5 to August 17, 2018, replacing '' La Luna Sangre'' and was replaced by '' Ngayon at Kailanman''. Premise ''Bagani'' revolves around the struggle and conflict of five groups: Taga-Patag (farmers), Taga-Kalakal (traders), Taga-Laot (fishermen), Taga-Gubat (hunters) and Taga-Disyerto (warriors) in a fantasy world called Sansinukob. Cast and characters Main cast Supporting cast Recurring cast Production Casting Bailey May and Ylona Garcia were initially part of the main cast. The two withdrew from the cast due to their conflicting schedules. The respective roles of May and Garcia were given to Sofia Andres and Makisig Morales in final casting. Deith ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A1 Ko Sa 'Yo
''A1 Ko Sa 'Yo'' (stylized from "Ewan Ko Sa Yo" / / international title: ''You're My A1'') is a 2016 Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Randy Santiago, it stars Jaclyn Jose, Gardo Versoza and Solenn Heussaff. It premiered on June 2, 2016, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing the Thursday slot of '' Love Me, Heal Me''. The series concluded on November 24, 2016, with a total of 26 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Digna, a beauty pageant aspirant is in search of her perfect beauty queen as she manages A1 Talent Agency. She is married to Rolly, a marriage counselor, who always fails to give her romance which in turn makes her uptight and short tempered when facing her talents. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jaclyn Jose as Digna Molina * Solenn Heussaff as Miley * Gardo Versoza as Rolando "Rolly" Molina ;Supporting cast * Sef Cadayona as Enzo * Benjamin Alves as Jay * Roi Vinzon as Primo * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Once Upon A Kiss
''Once Upon a Kiss'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. It premiered on January 5, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Strawberry Lane''. The series concluded on May 1, 2015 on with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by '' Let the Love Begin'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Bianca Umali as Mariella "Ella" Servando Rodrigo * Miguel Tanfelix as Prince Pelaez Almario ;Supporting cast * Michael de Mesa as Enrique "King" Pelaez * Mylene Dizon as Giselle Pelaez-Almario * Cris Villanueva as Eric Almario * Mariel Pamintuan as Athena Almario * Tessie Tomas as Mérida Almario * Manilyn Reynes as Aurora Servando-Rodrigo * Nova Villa as Adelaida "Adela" Servando * Al Tantay as Pedring Servando * Keempee de Leon as Jimmy Rodrigo * Maricar de Mesa as Ursula Salazar * Sabrina Man as Wendy Salazar * Luigi Revilla as ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dading (TV Series)
''Dading'' is a 2014 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Gabby Eigenmann in the title role. It premiered on June 23, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing '' Innamorata''. The series concluded on October 10, 2014 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by ''Yagit'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise Carding is an adult gay man who decided to raise Precious – the love child of his best friend, Beth and her lover Joemer. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Gabby Eigenmann as Ricardo "Carding / Dading" Gonzales ;Supporting cast * Glaiza de Castro as Elizabeth "Beth" Marasigan-Gonzales * Benjamin Alves as Joemar "JM" Rodriguez * Chynna Ortaleza as Celine Pacheco-Rodriguez * Gardo Versoza as Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio * Sharmaine Buencamino as Mila Marasigan * Toby Alejar as Bernard Marasigan * Mymy Davao as Nenette Velasquez * RJ Padilla as Dindo * Z ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |