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Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...

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 inf ...

Marvin Agustin Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur. Early life He was born Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan in Paco, Manila, in January 29, 1979. Coming from a poor ...

Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia (; born December 26, 1989) is a Filipino actress, host and director. She is the daughter of veteran actress, Jean Garcia. She is currently a freelance artist. In April 2024, Melai Cantiveros Melisa Bunayog Can ...

Mart Escudero Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si ...

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.. He was the former husband of Kyline Padilla not later also separated. Early and personal ...

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan "Kris" Bernal-Choi (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her lov ...

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born May 12, 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor. He is known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, '' My Husband's Lover'', Juan C ...

Antoinette Taus Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus (born August 30, 1981) is a Filipino-American actress and environmentalist. Taus started out as a child actress for ABS-CBN and Viva and rose to popularity starring in the GMA drama series '' Anna Karenina'' (1 ...

Paolo Contis Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, host, singer, and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show ''Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 20 years, he has won ...

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero (born February 14, 1985) known professionally as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network represented by Alice Talents Agency in Paris, France and Direct ...

Nadine Samonte Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known professionally as Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino actress. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career She received the "Most Promising Actress" award fr ...

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 P ...

Sunshine Dizon Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (; born July 3, 1983), formerly credited with the mononym Sunshine, is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her ...

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the ...

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 Mica ...

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', '' Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and played one of ...

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' in 2003. M ...

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JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...

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Luis Alandy Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), also known as Luis Alandy and Adran Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. He has since appeared in soap operas, as we ...

Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia (; born December 26, 1989) is a Filipino actress, host and director. She is the daughter of veteran actress, Jean Garcia. She is currently a freelance artist. In April 2024, Melai Cantiveros Melisa Bunayog Can ...

Mart Escudero Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si ...

Rich Asuncion Richell Pacaldo Angalot-Mudie (born January 22, 1989), better known by her stage name Rich Asuncion, is a Filipino people, Filipino actress who became the First Princess of ''StarStruck (season 4), StarStruck: The Next Level''. Asuncion was al ...

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating ang Umaga?'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond ...

Rainier Castillo Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick p ...

Daniel Fernando Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019. Early life Fernando served as the Sangguniang Kabataan, Kabataang Barangay Chair ...

Katrina Halili Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She began her career after finishing as a finalist on the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' (2003). She was the first Filipina to be named by '' FHM Philippines'' as ...

Jewel Mische Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische-Kurzer (born 29 June 1990) is a Filipino people, Filipino former model and actress. Biography Although born in Manila Mische grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan. Her father is of German people, German-Spanish people, Spani ...

Alfred Vargas Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979) is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022. He previously served as a city councilor from the 2nd district from 2 ...

JC Tiuseco John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco (born April 16, 1985), professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a Filipino actor, basketball player, TV host and model. He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of '' Survivor Philippines'' ...

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (; born January 21, 1988), professionally known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing various roles in television and mainstream, independent, and sociopolitica ...

Patrick Garcia Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia (; born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor and model. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alabang where they used to live. ...

Polo Ravales Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, the couple had a son, Yatrick Paul (born, September 5, 2021).He is a fitness coach and Managing Director ...

Yasmien Kurdi Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (; born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she f ...

Iwa Moto Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent s ...

Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was a former talent of Viva Films during his early years, starring in action and drama films. He is also a politician, ha ...

Marco Alcaraz Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz (; born July 12, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' with Dennis Trillo Abelar ...

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', '' Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and played one of ...

Isabel Oli Maria Olivia Daytia-Prats (born October 20, 1981), better known by the screen name Isabel Oli, is a Filipina model and actress. Background Oli is the youngest of seven children to a Filipino father of Chinese descent and a Filipina mother of S ...

Ryza Cenon Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan (born December 21, 1987), known professionally as Ryza Cenon, is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and painter. In 2004, she became the Ultimate Female Survivor of the second season of '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. ...

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 P ...

Rainier Castillo Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick p ...

Sunshine Dizon Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (; born July 3, 1983), formerly credited with the mononym Sunshine, is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her ...

Polo Ravales Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, the couple had a son, Yatrick Paul (born, September 5, 2021).He is a fitness coach and Managing Director ...

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is formerly a contract star of GMA Network. She is also Vice President for Production ...

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for playing dramatic roles in film and television. She rose to prominence after winning the reality talent competition '' StarStruck'' in 2003. M ...

Wendell Ramos Carlino Xavier Reyes Ramos (; born August 18, 1978) is a Filipino actor. He is best known as one of the original cast members of the GMA Network comedy show ''Bubble Gang''. Career Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the ca ...

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino actress. She is known as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'' and as Miss Minchin in the 1995 live-action r ...

Hero Angeles Hero Gervacio Angeles (born December 8, 1984) is a Filipino actor. Hero Angeles bested four other contestants in the Grand Finals for the title "Grand Teen Questor" in the first season of ABS-CBN's popular reality star search in the Philippines, ' ...

Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia (; born December 26, 1989) is a Filipino actress, host and director. She is the daughter of veteran actress, Jean Garcia. She is currently a freelance artist. In April 2024, Melai Cantiveros Melisa Bunayog Can ...

Mart Escudero Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si ...

Jay R Gaudencio Sillona III (born February 1, 1981), known professionally as Jay R, is a Filipino-AmericanRicky Lo (April 11, 2004)Jay R: The Heart of The Hunk, ''The Philippine Star'' singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and model. In 2003, ...

Kyla Kyla may refer to: *Kyla (given name) Kyla is a female given name. It is a derivative of the originally Irish and Scottish Gaels, Gaelic Kyle (given name), ''Kyle''. Kyla may refer to: Music * Kyla (Filipino singer), Filipino R&B singer Melani ...

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015), and '' The General's D ...

Sandy Talag Sandra Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''. Career Talag entered showbiz through '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2 ...

JC de Vera John Carlo de Vera (born March 10, 1986), better known by his screen name JC de Vera, is a Filipino actor. His accolades include a FAMAS Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Box Office Entertainment Awards. Personal life De Vera wa ...

Ynna Asistio Alynna Alexandra Asistio-Carbonell (born September 27, 1991) is a Filipina actress. She was a contract artist of GMA Network and moved to ABS-CBN in August 2013. She is known for her roles in the GMA network's shows like the telefantasya ''Mga M ...

Jewel Mische Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische-Kurzer (born 29 June 1990) is a Filipino people, Filipino former model and actress. Biography Although born in Manila Mische grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan. Her father is of German people, German-Spanish people, Spani ...

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' ...

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of ''Stairway to Heaven (Philippines TV series), Stairwa ...

Jake Vargas Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor and musician. He is notable for his appearances in television series such as '' Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' (2010), '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2 ...

Bea Binene Beanca Marie "Bea" Binene (born November 4, 1997) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a finalist on '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2004. She is best known for her role as Natalie Dimaculangan in the 2010 television series '' First Time'', ...

Krystal Reyes Jolina Marie Bautista Reyes-Dela Cruz (born September 8, 1996), better known by her stage name Krystal Reyes, is a Filipino actress. Career She became famous for her role as the young Kristal in the teledrama ''Bakekang'', a role where she wo ...

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), professionally known as Manilyn Reynes, is a multi-awarded Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the St ...

Eula Valdez Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdez (), is a Filipino actress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000) and as Janice ...

Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990), known as Rhian Ramos (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. Life and career Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth H ...

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 ...

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015), and '' The General's D ...

Arci Muñoz Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born January 12, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer, beauty queen and Air Force reservist. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergea ...

Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia (; born December 26, 1989) is a Filipino actress, host and director. She is the daughter of veteran actress, Jean Garcia. She is currently a freelance artist. In April 2024, Melai Cantiveros Melisa Bunayog Can ...

Jackie Rice Jacqueline Sobreo Rice (born April 27, 1990) is a Filipino former actress, model, and singer. Until 2022, she was a contract artist of GMA Artist Center. Rice appeared as the cover girl for ''Maxim'' magazine in July 2009 and '' FHM'' twice in ...

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is formerly a contract star of GMA Network. She is also Vice President for Production ...

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of '' Star Circle Quest''. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''Joross Gamboa' ...

Ryza Cenon Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan (born December 21, 1987), known professionally as Ryza Cenon, is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and painter. In 2004, she became the Ultimate Female Survivor of the second season of '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. ...

Celia Rodriguez Cecilia Rodriguez (March 17, 1938) is a Filipino actress. She has since been referred to as "The Original Glamorous Movie Star" for her acting prowess and longevity. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FA ...

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