VINA MORALES

VINA MORALES BIOGRAPHY



Vina Morales (born Sharon Garcia Magdayao 17 October 1975, Bogo, Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipina actress of maternal Spanish and paternal Cebuano descent. She played the title role in the film The Sarah Balabagan Story. She is the older sister of teen actress Shaina Magdayao.

At nine years old, she won Cebu Pop Music Festival. The song, "Paglaum", ("hope" in Visayan), not only won the Grand Prize but also earned the "Best Interpreter" award for its young singer.

Viva Films was so impressed with her talents that they offered her a singing and acting contract. The Magdayao family was very supportive of their gifted daughter. They sold everything they had in Cebu and moved to Manila. The family entrusted ten-year-old Sharon's career to Mina del Rosario of Viva Films. Her first movie was Nakagapos na Puso, in which she played the niece of Tonton Gutierrez. The film also starred Vina's idol and namesake, Sharon Cuneta.

In her late teens Vina began taking on more mature and bold roles. She appeared with Robin Padilla in Utol Kong Hoodlum. She starred with Ariel Rivera in Anghel Na Walang Langit.

For the past couple of years Vina's career as an international concert artist has really taken off big-time. In 2002 she had a series of shows with Martin Nievera in the US and Canada. She had her own successful mult-city US tour, "Vina Revealed", in the summer of 2003 and is currently in the middle of another one called "Vina's Hot!"


In 2007, she starred in ABS-CBN's Maria Flordeluna, where she played her role as Elvira, the mother of Maria Flordeluna, played by Eliza Pineda.

On August 5, 2007, she won the right to represent the Philippines at the 2007 IKON Asean singing contest. She went on and bested contestants from Malaysia and Indonesia during the finals nights on August 12 and took home the solo title, while fellow Filipino band Kjwan took home the group title.

* Sana'y Ikaw na Nga (2003)
* Sagot Kita Mula Hanggang Paa (2000) .... Celina
* Eto Na Naman Ako (2000) .... Ana Maria Gomez
* Ang Boyfriend kong Pari (1999) .... Reggie
* Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang (1999)
* 'Di Pwedeng Hindi Pwede (1999) .... Kristin
* Lab en' Kisses (1997) .... Kisses
* The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997) .... Sarah Balabagan
* Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo (1997)
* April Boys' Sana'y Makapiling Muli Ako (1996)
* Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban (1996)
* The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) .... Russell Contemplacion
* Campus Girls (1995)
* Love Notes (1995)
* Anghel na Walang Langit (1994)
* Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1994)
* Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (1994)
* The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre 2 - God Have Mercy on Us (1994) .... Carmela Vizconde
* Alyas Batman en Robin (1993)
* Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan (1993)
* Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) .... Jasmin Abolencia
* Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig (1993) .... Trina
* Miss na Miss Kita: Ang Uutol kong Hoodlum 2 (1992)
* Darna (1991)
* Maging Sino Ka Man (1991) .... Loling
* Ang Utol kong Hoodlum (1991)
* Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser kong Alien (1990)
* Teacher's Enemy No. 1 (1990)
* Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-ganda Mo (1990)
* Tootsie Wootsie (1990)
* Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate kong Alien (1989)
* Estudyante Blues (1989)
* Abot Hanggang Sukdulan (1989)
* Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso (1989)
* Bondying: The Little Big Boy (1989)
* Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati na ang Langit (1989)
* Captain Barbel (1986)
* Nakagapos na Puso (1986)
* Binhi (1985)
* Kumander Bawang (1985)

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TIMMY CRUZ

TIMMY CRUZ




Timmy Cruz is a very talented actress/singer. She appeared in several movies both comedy and drama. She is also one of the respectable hosts both in radio and television. With her tight schedule, she finds time teaching kids at “Playschool for Kids” at Rockwell Center.

1. "Lobo" (2008) TV series .... Ylvana (2008)

2. "Villa Quintana" (1995) TV series .... Elena (1995)
3. Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila (1995) .... Racquel
4. Di na natuto (1993)
... aka Sorry na pwede ba? (Philippines: Tagalog title)
5. Batas ng .45 (1991)
6. Lumaban ka... Sagot kita (1990)
7. Pangarap na ginto (1990)

8. Kung kasalanan man (1989)
9. M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989)
10. Sheman: Mistress of the Universe (1988) .... Ligaya
... aka Pandoy

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SARAH GERONIMO

SARAH GERONIMO BIOGRAPHY



Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born July 25, 1988 to parents Delfin Geronimo and Divina Tua-Geronimo. The third of four children, her siblings are Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace and Ezekiel Gabriel. Sarah grew up in a rented house in Sta. Cruz, Manila. She is also the niece of the TV host of "Ating Alamin" and owner of the TV production company, Gerry Geronimo.

At the age of three, she was cast in the kiddie show, "Pen pen de Sarapen." She also took part in "For Kids Only" and "Hiraya Manawari" and would later on become part of the first batch of stars in the hit children's afternoon program, "Ang TV." Yet, it was Sarah's talent for singing that would cause her father to focus on developing it by enrolling her at the "Center for Pop Music, Philippines" at six years of age. Her father also encouraged little Sarah to train at home for two hours each day.

At fourteen years old, Sarah bested 10 other finalists in the nationwide search for Star For a Night (Philippine Edition) aired over IBC Channel 13 with Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez as host. Her performance of Celine Dion's To Love You More won her the Grand Prize, winning 1 Million Philippine Pesos and a 10-year recording contract with Viva Records.

Geronimo signed an exclusive contract with TV giant ABS-CBN where she had her first major break in acting field through starring in teen drama soap entitled Sarah, The Teen Princess in allusion to her cameo role as a child in Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa (The Little Princess) where she played the role of the main character's (Camille Prats) playmate. She also became a mainstay in the Sunday noontime variety show, ASAP.

She also obtained a multi-million peso advertising endorsement contracts with Jollibee, Charmee, and Talk 'n' Text for Smart Communications.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:

* 2002: Star For A Night
* 2003: Search For A Star
* 2003: Magpakailanman
* 2003: Filipinas
* 2003: Captain Barbell
* 2003: Annie B.
* 2003: Sarah: The Teen Princess
* 2004 - present: ASAP
* 2005: Wansapanataym
* 2005: SCQ Reload: OK Ako
* 2005: Search For The Star In A Million
* 2006: Your Song: Forever's Not Enough
* 2006: Little Big Star
* 2006: Bituing Walang Ningning
* 2006: Maalaala Mo Kaya
* 2007: Your Song: Pers Lab
* 2007: Your Song: Carry My Love
* 2007: Little Big Superstar
* 2007: Love Spell: Sweet Sixty
* 2007: Pangarap Na Bituin

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ALI SOTTO

ALI SOTTO BIOGRAPHY



Ali Sotto used to be a recording artist. She was formerly to married Maru Sotto, the brother of ex-senator Tito Sotto and Actor/TV host Vic Sotto. They had a son, Miko Sotto who died in a freak accident in his condominium..

She is now married to diplomat Omar Bsaies. She's a radio commentator.

Selected Filmography:

# Linlang (1999)
# Pahiram kahit sandali (1998)
# Isa, dalawa, takbo (1996)
# Istokwa (1996)
# Eskapo: The Serge Osmena-Geny Lopez Story (1995) .... Imelda Marcos
... aka Escape
... aka Eskapo (Philippines: English title: short title)
# Kailangan kita (1993)
# My Other Woman (1991)
# Mabuting kaibigan... masamang kaaway (1991)
# Maging sino ka man (1991)
# May isang tsuper ng taxi (1990)

# Si Aida, si Lorna, o si Fe (1989)

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ESPERANZA FABON

ESPERANZA FABON - 70s singer, Awit Award for Best New Female Vocalist in 1980, now the Presiding Judge of Branch 157, Regional Trial Court of Pasig City.



A recipient of the Awit Award for Best New Female Vocalist in 1980, the Presiding Judge of Branch 157, Regional Trial Court of Pasig City has mastered the skill of multi-tasking, bringing her success in fields as diverse as journalism, education, music, law, and motherhood.

As a young girl, “Espie” dreamt of becoming a doctor. Unfortunately, financial constraints kept her from going to medical school. She thus took a degree in Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila. She later earned citations for her work in radio broadcasting, including the 1986 Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Public Service Program and a Plaque of Recognition – Radio Service during the EDSA Revolution for her radio program “Espie Espesyal” aired over DZBB – GMA radio. Simultaneous with her job as a producer/announcer at GMA-7 from 1984 to 1986, she also taught at Trinity College in Quezon City.

It was only through the influence of her late husband that the Judge was persuaded into venturing into the legal profession. In 1977, the same year Atty. Jaime Victorino was to take the Bar exams, he encouraged his wife to enroll at the UST Faculty of Civil Law, paving the way for Judge Victorino to begin her law career in 1982. By the year 1987, she got accepted at the Office of the Solicitor General as an Assistant Solicitor. In 1997, she left her post as Solicitor III to join the Bench.

With her credentials as well as her extensive experience as a judge, having handled an estimate of 2,500 cases – 2,154 of which are criminal – it was no surprise that Judge Victorino has been assigned to head the Special Court for cases involving killings of political activists and members of media in Pasig City, in accordance with SC Administrative Order No. 25-2007. Although to date there has been no cases of such nature filed before her sala, the Judge considers the designation of special courts as a welcome development in the judicial system, claiming the initiative will “certainly assist in the judicious and expeditious disposition of (such) cases.”

While living up to her name (meaning “hope”), she is optimistic that she and other members of the Bench can rise to the challenge of performing this “arduous but very challenging task” especially under the “leadership of our present Chief Justice.” However, she is quick to add that the Judiciary “can only accomplish this goal if adequate coordination and cooperation are achieved from the prosecutorial arm of the State, the private complainants and their witnesses considering the limited powers of the Courts.”

Born in Manila on August 3, 1950, Judge Victorino is currently pursuing graduate studies in law and business administration at the San Beda College, Manila and Ateneo de Manila Graduate School in Makati, respectively.

Quality time with her family means watching Korean telenovelas with her three daughters: Margarita, 31, who, following in her mother’s footsteps, is a lawyer at the OSG; Magnolia, 28, a chef finishing her graduate studies in Food Management at UP; and Eugenia, 25, an Italian Government scholar taking up graduate studies in Economics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Aside from her interests in gardening, traveling, and reading the works of Paulo Coelho and National Artist F. Sionil Jose, Judge Victorino lives up to her Awit Award by opening flag ceremonies in the court with her rendition of the National Anthem and song numbers in gatherings by the Philippine Judges Association and the Philippine Women Judges Association, until recently that is. For, as a true Ulirang Ina, she has passed on the singing crown to the younger batch, encouraging other judges and lawyers to discover their own musical abilities.

For now, the Judge is content to be at the sidelines watching her protégés. That and singing videoke in her living room.


Selected Filmography:

# Love Letters (1970)

# Fiesta extravaganza (1969)
# Halina Neneng ko (1969)

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