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Zorro (Philippines TV Series)
''Zorro'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 23, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 7, 2009, with a total of 98 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Richard Gutierrez as Antonio de la Cruz Pelaez / Zorro ;Supporting cast * Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido * Eddie Gutierrez as Luis Aragon * Jaclyn Jose as Chiquita Pelaez * Joel Torre as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso * Sandy Andolong as Maria Manalo * Ricky Davao as Felipe Gomez * Gloria Sevilla as Zita * TJ Trinidad as Ramon Pelaez * Maureen Larrazabal as Bella de la Cruz * Epy Quizon as Shihong / Tahong * Leo Martinez as Carlos Pulido * Pinky Marquez as Catalina Pulido * Bianca King as Cara * Michelle Madrigal as Juana M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Drama
The action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as David Bordwell suggested they were films that favor spectacle to storytelling, others such as Geoff King stated they allow the scenes of spectacle to be attuned to storytelling. Action films are often hybrid with other genres, mixing into various forms such as comedy film, comedies, science fiction films, and horror films. While the term "action film" or "action adventure film" has been used as early as the 1910s, the contemporary definition usually refers to a film that came with the arrival of New Hollywood and the rise of antihero, anti-heroes appearing in American films of the late 1960s and 1970s drawing from war films, crime films and Western (film), Westerns. These genres were followed by what is referred to as the "classical period" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (October 21, 1963 – March 2, 2024 ), known professionally as Jaclyn Jose, was a Filipino actress. Known for her penetrating eyes and antagonistic roles in film and soap operas, she was a recipient of various accolades, including five Gawad Urians, two Luna Awards, and a FAMAS Award, in addition to an Asian Film Awards nomination. She is the only Filipino to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for the movie '' Ma' Rosa'' (2016). She was also described as the "Queen of Underacting" for her ability to deliver restrained and subtle performances. Jose made her film acting debut in 1984, starring in dramas directed by William Pascual, Chito S. Roño and Lino Brocka, which earned her recognition in the Philippine movie awards circuit. In the 1990s, she began appearing in television soap operas. Jose was also honored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts at the Ani ng Dangal ceremony in 2017. In 2023, she was awarded the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered Philippine showbusiness through the first wave of '' StarStruck'', the reality-based star search of GMA Network. She was one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14. Halili, together with those who were eliminated during the course of the show, are now known as Starstruck Batch 1 Avengers. She was linked with her co-survivor Rainier Castillo but it was later confirmed that they really dated after the show. She also starred in a commercial for Head & Shoulders where she was partnered with Alvin Aragon. She considers her role in the highly acclaimed remake series '' Marimar'' (2007) as her biggest break on television. She played the role of Monica, the oppressive and ditzy best friend of Angelika, portrayed by Katrina Halili. While Katrina's cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' from 1995 on ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN and also he was made a guest in a drama anthology on ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' also on Channel 2 until he decided and transferred to GMA Network also the same year and also an original cast member of ''Bubble Gang'' with co stars Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi and all other casts members was premiered in 1995. Until 2022, Antonio and Michael V. were the only two remaining original cast members of the show. He left in May 2022, following the show's revamp. Antonio's debut movie was ''Kabilin Bilinan ng Lola'' with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos and produced by Regal Entertainment in 1996. Antonio's 1st VIVA Entertainment movie was ''Sex Drive'' also with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show ''T.G.I.S.'' and its sequel '' Growing Up''. Acting career In 2009, Andrews appeared in the Philippine remake series of ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called '' Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit'' with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' of Martha Cecila's ''Impostor''. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s '' Mara Clara''. Television success In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show ''T.G.I.S.'', a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Madrigal
Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino Americans, Filipino and American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN reality talent search, ''Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Micaella Madrigal and her elder sister, Ehra Madrigal is also an actress. Career Michelle was a former contract star at ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where she started when she joined the reality talent search ''Star Circle Quest'' in 2004. Thereafter, she was cast in several TV shows in the network, particularly in the youth-oriented drama ''SCQ Reload'' and the fantasy horror series ''Spirits (TV series), Spirits'' along with ''Vietnam Rose'', ''Crazy for You (TV series), Crazy for You'', ''Maging Sino Ka Man (2006 TV series), Maging Sino Ka Man'' and ''Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal (TV series), May Minamahal''. In 2007, Annabelle Rama took her under her wing as her manager. She transferred to GMA Network along with her older sister Ehra Madrig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bianca King
Bianca Charlotte King-Wintle (born 18 March 1986) is a German-born Filipino-Canadian former actress best known for playing the role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series '' Sinner or Saint'' (2011), as Aviona in the hit ''fantaserye'' '' Mulawin'' (2004), as well as her first lead prime time soap, ''Luna Blanca'' (2012), where in she played the title role of black-skinned Luna. King starred in the afternoon drama '' Maghihintay Pa Rin'' of GMA Network with Rafael Rosell and Dion Ignacio. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She then proceeded to take up AB Digital Filmmaking in De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and is a music video director. King's biggest breaks where '' Sinner or Saint'' in 2011 and '' Broken Vow'' in 2012. In 2014, she transferred to TV5 where she started in the Tuesday primetime drama Obsession with Marvin Agustin and Neri Naig and Elizabeth Oropesa and got another main role in comedy show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Martinez
Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1945) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez also served as Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gary Valenciano), and has child named Lesley Elvira Valenciano Martinez. He also has another child, Jeremiah David (Jay), from a previous relationship with actress Cherie Gil. Filmography Film Television Awards and nominations References External links * 1950 births Living people ABS-CBN people Filipino male comedians Filipino male film actors Filipino people of American descent Filipino people of Spanish descent GMA Network (company) people Male actors from Batangas Male actors from Metro Manila Comedians from Batangas {{Philippines-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epy Quizon
Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy. Early life Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of four siblings. He is the son of former actress Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith) with Dolphy. Filmography Films Television *'' That's Entertainment'' (1989-1996) - Himself/Thursday group member & co-host *''Gabi ni Dolphy'' (1992) *''Purungtong'' (1992) *''Lovingly Yours'' (1993) *''Mikee'' (1995) *''Spotlight Drama Specials'' (1995) *''Mikee Forever'' (1995) *''GMA Love Stories'' (1996) *''Dear Mikee'' (1998) *''Lihim Ng Gabi'' (1998) *'' Mula sa Puso'' (1998) *''Campus Romance'' (1999) *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (1999) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (2000) *''Kagat ng Dilim'' (2000) *''Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol'' (2001-2002) *''Daboy en Da Girl'' (2002) - Emoks *''Road Trip'' (2003) - co-host *'' Maynila'' (2005) *''Art Jam'' (2005) - host *''M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maureen Larrazabal
Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipina actress, singer, and commercial model, best known as a cast member of ''Bubble Gang'' (since 2013) and for her role as Mara in '' Pepito Manaloto'' (since 2013), both aired on GMA Network. Personal life Larrazabal is the daughter of Nestor Vera Cruz and Ana Marie Larrazabal. She has two siblings, EJ Leonardo and Raine (Lorraine Ana). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a specialization in Interior Design from St. Paul University Quezon City. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Larrazabal experienced the symptoms of COVID-19 in the last week of July 2020. She underwent self-quarantine for three weeks and her symptoms subsided. However, she tested positive on a swab test on August 25. On September 19, she announced that she tested negative for the virus. In 2025, Larrazabal revealed that she had previously went blind for two years after having slept without removing her contact lenses, which ended after sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TJ Trinidad
Raul "TJ" Fenstad Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor and businessman. Early life Trindad graduated high school from Colegio de San Agustin and studied marketing at De La Salle University. As a student, Trinidad joined two rock bands as a vocalist and also participated in school plays. Trinidad was also a member of a parish youth theater group in Alabang, mostly doing fundraising plays for the holiday seasons. As a child, Trinidad appeared in more than a dozen TV commercials for brands such as San Miguel Beer and Swatch. After graduation, Trinidad worked nine-to-five jobs in several marketing firms until a friend encouraged him to join an audition for a soap drama at ABS-CBN. Career Trinidad's acting career began when he was accepted for a supporting role in the 2003 primetime TV series '' Basta't Kasama Kita,'' which starred Judy Ann Santos. In 2004, Trinidad also played supporting roles in the film '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' and in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Sevilla
Gloria Sevilla (January 31, 1932 – April 16, 2022) was a Filipino film actress. Career Sevilla was heralded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her screen portrayal legacy in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines during the 1950s and 1960s. The Gawad Urian Awards honored her with a "Lifetime Achievement award" while The EDDYS honored her with an "Icon Award", both for her contributions to Philippine cinema. Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie ''Madugong Paghihiganti'' (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress twice for the movies - ''Badlis Sa Kinabuhi'' (1969) and ''Gimingaw Ako'' (1973). Throughout her career, Sevilla had starred in several iconic films such as ''Dyesebel'' (1978), ''Guhit Ng Palad'' (1988), ''Matud Nila'' (1991), ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1995), ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (2002), ''Lapu-lapu'' (2002), ''Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis'' (2002), and ''El Presidente (film), El Presidente'' (2012). Sevilla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
