Alice Baby Smitjh aka Pamela Ponti

In the ‘60s, she was briefly known onscreen as Pamela Ponti, Italian-sounding when she’s actually an American mestiza, Alice ‘Baby’ Smith. Her acting career didn’t flourish as she fell in love with Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon), not yet the Comedy King that he is today.

Alice and Dolphy had three children: Ronnie, Eric and Donna Quizon.

She’s now based in California with daughter Donna. They own and run the popular franchise restaurant Pinoy/Pinay.

Vic Vargas

VIC VARGAS

Vic Vargas by Butch Francisco
July 22, 2003

Vic Vargas was the he-man and macho of Philippine movies. Born
Jose Maria Marfort Asuncion on March 28, 1939, he was a campus
heartthrob when he was taking up Commerce at the University of Sto.
Tomas. His ticket to fame was his physique. In fact, before he became
an actor, he first hosted a judo show on Channel 7 in 1961. Then came
the movies the following year. He played the title role in Diegong
Tabak with Lolita Rodriguez as his leading lady.

Then, together with Dolphy, he did the hilarious action-comedy
Tarzan vs. Tansan. They had two former Miss Philippines winners as
leading ladies: Josephine Estrada and Cynthia Ugalde.

Vic Vargas stayed with Sampaguita until the mid-‘60s, where he did
mostly action films: Ang Rosario at ang Tabak, Walang Takot sa
Patalim, Kumander Judo, Mga Kanyon ng Corregidor and Paratroops
Squadron.

From action, he shifted to sex flicks – actually bomba movies that
became the fad in the early ‘70s: Apoy ng Kaligayan with Stella Suarez
and Rosanna Ortiz; Busog with Merle Fernandez, Bert Leroy Jr. and
Philip Gamboa, Mister Incredible with Jessica, Rosanna Ortiz and Ricky
Santiago and Ang Bukid ay Basa with Gina Laforteza and Rosanna Ortiz.

But the majority of the films he did were really action or drama
laced with sex scenes: Mga Hagibis (no rleation to Sonny parsons and
his singing group) with Eddie Rodriguez and Eddie Garcia; Ako’y Tao,
May Dugo at Laman, an Armando Garces all-star cast drama with Rita
Gomez, Helen Gamboa, Perla Bautista, Leila Morena, Eddie Garcia, Eddie
Gutierrez, Leopoldo Salcedo and Ramil Rodriguez, Kapwa Limbas with
Roberto Gonzales and Rosanna Ortiz and Dodong Ko with Gloria Sevilla,
Perla Bautista, Anita Linda and Frankie Navaja Jr.

In 1971, he did his most important film – Pagdating sa Dulo, which
was also the first movie of Ishmael Bernal. Voted one of the best
films of the ‘70s by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, Pagdating
was a commentary on crass commercialism, materialism and the state of
the movie industry. Aside from Vargas (who played a taxi
driver-turned-movie actor), the movie also starred Rita Gomez, Eddie
Garcia and Elvira Manahan.

It was El Vibora, however, that gave him his first Best Actor
award (Manila Film Festival, 1972). Serialized in Liwayway, El Vibora
cast him as a bandit on the lookout for the man who raped his sister
and killed his family (It was Leopoldo Salcedo, a supposedly good
citizen of the community, who did it). El Vibora also starred Boots
Anson-Roa as his love interest.

The following year, he repeated his victory at the Manila Film
Festival for Nueva Vizcaya, where he played a warring Tarican. The
film also starred Zaldy Zshornack and was the launching movie of Miss
Republic of the Philippines, Evangeline Reyes.

In 1974, he also played leading man in the movie debut of another
beauty queen-turned-actress – Gloria Diaz, this time in Ang
Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa.

The other movies he made with the former Miss Universe were Amor,
An Affair in Tahiti and much later, Hayop sa Ganda with another Miss
Universe, Amparo Muñoz.

To show their versatility, Vargas and Diaz also tried comedy in
the Andres de Saya series.

The other significant movies he did were Pito ang Asawa Ko, Sinong
Kapiling, Sinong Kasiping?, Banta ng Kahapon, The King and the Emperor
and In Dis Korner which gave him an Urian Best Actor nomination.

On television, he also topbilled Lahi ni Adan on a round-robin
basis with Bert Leroy, Jr., Dindo Fernando and Jay Ilagan (All of
Vargas’ episodes were directed by Lupita Concio (now Kashiwahara).

And there was a time he also tried hosting Tawag ng Tanghalan
after the death of the original male host, Lopito (the hosting job
eventually went to Pugo).

Vic Vargas was also among the first batch of actors who joined the
Charismatic movement. A few years before he died, he also did his
share for the environment when he joined Bantay-Dagat in Palawan.

JEAN LOPEZ

Jean Lopez—She appeared in Tansan, a spoof on the popular Tarzan character opposite comedy king Dolphy and Barilan sa Baboy Koral, another spoof of a classic Americana western which starred Jose Mari and Rodolfo “Boy” Garcia. Her husband Romano Castellvi also entered showbiz.

1. Tatlong patak ng dugo ni Adan (1980)
   
   
2. Bongbong (1976)
   
   
3. "Tayo'y maghapi-hapi" (1969) TV series
4. I'll See You in September (1967)
5. Together Again (1967)
6. Mga batang turista (1965)
7. Bye-bye na sa Daddy (1965)
8. Mga espada ng Rubitanya (1965)
9. Mga batang artista (1964)
10. Mga batang bakasyonista (1964)
11. Mga batang iskwater (1964)
    ... aka "Batang Squatter" - Philippines (English title)
12. Mga batang milyonaryo (1964)
13. Umibig ay di biro (1964)
14. Apat ang anak ni David (1963)
15. Si Lucio at si Miguel (1962)
16. Barilan sa baboy-kural (1962)
17. Tanzan the Mighty (1962)
18. Pinakamalaking takas (ng 7 atsay) (1962)
19. Pitong kalbaryo ni inang (1962)
20. Susanang daldal (1962)
21. Apat na yugto ng buhay (1961)
22. Halik sa lupa (1961)
23. Kandidatong pulpol (1961)
24. Operatang sampay bakod (1961)
25. Ang magkakapitbahay (1960)

Prospero Luna, SLN

PROSPERO LUNA


Prospero Luna (April 20, 1931-July 23, 2010) is a Filipino character actor whose career has extended from the 1960s into the 2000s.

Among his best known performances are a long-running role in the popular Philippines series Buhay Artista.

Among Luna's best known films are three 1968 titles—Swinging Jet–Age, Gigolo–Gigolet–Nagkagulo–Nagkagalit and Buhay bombero, as well as the title role in the Dolphy comedy Dr. Yes.

Luna emigrated to the United States to live in Oroville, California with his daughter Leilani (with former Larry Santiago Productions starlet Zeny Buena.In 2008 he featured in the American independent comedy picture Corky's Hot Ice.

The actor's last television appearance was in ABS-CBN's “Maalaala Mo Kaya” last year. The MMK episode titled "Cap" was one of the 5 anniversary episodes of MMK.

Three of the special episodes, including "Cap," were shot in the US.

He passed away on July 23, 2010 at the age of 79 due to stroke.

source:wikipedia

IMELDA ILANAN

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IMELDA ILANAN is the mother of Maricel Laxa, an actress and a known TV celebrity.
The father of Maricel Laxa is Tony Ferrer who is married to Alice Crisostomo.

From Sol Vanzi.

Imelda, now based in Shanghai, China, is in town to help her son, Misha, get a student visa.

"Mahirap kasing mag-apply ng student visa sa China if you are a resident of another country. E, hanggang ngayon even if we’ve been living in China for sometime, pawang mga holder pa kami ng Philippine visas," related Imelda.

Misha, now 20, is her only child with husband Ben Avanceña, now president of Johnson and Johnson in China, Taiwan and Korea.

Misha studies at the St. Louis University in Madrid, Spain, taking up a course in international communications. He would have wanted to take up theaters art in a university in London. "He took his entrance exams in both universities. Kaso, mas nauna siyang nakatanggap ng sagot from the university in Madrid," Imelda said.

Imelda will, likewise, take the opportunity to apply for a visa to Switzerland. Ben, according to her, is going there for a business conference and he wants her to accompany him.

"Unlike in the past when Misha was still studying in a school in China, ayaw na ni Ben na naiiwanan ako sa bahay namin sa China," said Imelda.

Like all residents of China, Imelda is excited about the coming Olympics, which will be held in Beijing. Johnson and Johnson happens to be a major sponsor. They were promised access to the event.

"It was Ben kasi who signed the contract for Johnson and Johnson," she reveled.

Ben Avanceña’s mother is Zenaida "Nini" Quezon-Avanceña, who is the daughter of the late Philippine President Manuel Quezon.

***

From Imelda, we also learned that her daughter, Maricel Laxa, now Mrs. Anthony Pangilinan, will soon finish her doctorate in Family and Child Development from the University of the Philippines.

Aside from writing a weekly column on family and child care in the Philippine Star, Maricel still occasionally appears on TV. She has several TV commercials. Two of her four kids also have their own product endorsements. One endorses a paracetamol and the other, a healthy drink for children.

Maricel’s husband, Anthony, is the younger brother of Senator Kiko Pangilinan..

December 19, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

FORMER actress Imelda Ilanan tried to turn down offers to do a film with Fernando Poe Jr. twice in the '70s, but the king of Philippine movies was "so persistent that I couldn't say no."

Imelda, one of the most beautiful faces in the late '60s, said FPJ used to visit her almost every day until she agreed to do the movie with him.

"He told me, 'you're the perfect actress for that role. I want you to do it and no one else.' How could you say no to someone like him?" said Imelda, in the home of her daughter, actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, in Quezon City.

Imelda said she did not want to do "Asedillo" in 1971 with FPJ because she had been four months pregnant with her second child, Melvin.

"I didn't want to commit to it because I knew we would be shooting on location and that I would have to travel far," Imelda explained. "Ayaw niyang pumayag. He said having a pregnant leading lady would bring him

good luck." (He would not take no for an answer.)

"Asedillo," directed by Celso Ad Castillo and now considered one of

local cinema's best movies, became a box-office hit in 1971. It also brought FPJ his second best actor award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas) that same year.FPJ's first Famas best actor

award was for his performance in "Mga Alabok sa Lupa."

Topless scene

Imelda, who played Poe's third wife in "Asedillo," continued to shoot the movie until she was in her ninth month of pregnancy.

Imelda said she did not want to be part of the other movie, "Bontoc," also with FPJ as her leading man and directed by the late Pablo Santiago, because "I didn't want to go bold."

According to Imelda, she had to shoot two "difficult" scenes in "Bontoc." One scene required her to go topless while running on a beach, while the other required her to fight off a rapist.

Imelda said she was supposed to play FPJ's mother in the movie, which she did not like. "How could I play a mother to him?" she said. "I was just 27 when we did that movie, and Ronnie [FPJ's nickname] was way older than I. But Ronnie said I would only be part of the flashback

scenes.

"I'll never forget when he told me, 'if you're an actor, you could do anything,'" Imelda said. "He and Direk Pablo did well in convincing me [to do the movie]. Ronnie said we would buy a long wig to cover my breast while I'm doing the scene on the beach. Direk Pablo promised that

none of my private parts would be exposed during the rape scene.

No regrets

"I believed them, and the movie turned out well," she added. "I'm glad I did that movie. No regrets."

Imelda's first movie was "Geron Busabos, Batang Quiapo" in 1964, with FPJ's best friend, former President Joseph Estrada, in the title role.

Estrada produced the film, written by Augusto Buenaventura and directed by Chat Gallardo, under his JE Productions.

"I played my first lead role in that movie and Ronnie was our guest

star," Imelda recalled.

Imelda also worked with FPJ in "Dos Por Dos" and "Bato sa Buhangin." They were last seen together in "Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway" in 1991.

"Ronnie was a very generous man," she said. "He took care of his co-stars very well. Once, I asked for lechon de leche and he immediately sent one to the set. But he also made sure that the crew members were provided with the best food. Pantay-pantay ang treatment niya."

For eight years now, Imelda has been living in Singapore with her husband, Ben Avanceña, and her youngest child, Misha. The former actress arrived in Manila on Dec. 12, the day FPJ was rushed to the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City, where the actor died on Dec. 14 just one

minute after midnight.

Imelda said she received a text message from her daughter Maricel's sister-in-law, Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, informing her of FPJ's condition.

"Angeli was asking that I pray for Ronnie's recovery," Imelda recalled. "I got nervous, but I didn't think it was that serious. I knew Ronnie to be a strong man. I thought he would eventually get better.

FPJ's neurologist, Dr. Abdias Aquino, said FPJ suffered a "severe brain attack" or stroke.

"When I heard of his death, I got depressed," Imelda added. "Ronnie was a true friend to many."

GEORGE ESTREEGAN

GEORGE ESTREEGAN

George Estregan was introduced in the movie, Sa Kamay ng mga Kilabot in 1965, with no less than his elder brother Joseph “Erap’ Estrada in the lead role. But it was in 1969 that Estregan was given some important roles. He was tapped to do several challenging roles in succession, all in a starring role in Eric, Jericho and Black Sheep.

He won the Famas Best Actor award in 1972 for the movie Sukdulan; Famas Best Supporting Actor in 1978 for Kid Kaliwete and Lumakad ka ng Hubad sa Mundong Ibabaw in 1981; FAP Best Supporting Actor for Sa Bulaklak ng Apoy in 1985.

Among his memorable movies were three of Ishmael Bernal movies: Huwag Pamarisan: Mister Mo Lover Boy Ko; Lumapit...Lumayo ang Umaga and Nunal sa Tubig. He also played the role of ace police reporter Ruther Batuigas in Pasukuin si Waway, a Rudy Fernandez starrer.

He was a consummate and accomplished performer, a versatile and talented actor. But his superb and awesome credential as a top rate actor was somewhat tarnished towards in the latter years of his career when he accepted roles that called for sex and nudity. He allowed himself to be used in several cheap and B-sex flicks, bordering to pornography.

VIRGINIA ARISTORENAS

VIRGINIA ARISTORENAS


VIRGINIA ARISTORENAS BIO

Virginia Aristorenas was the wife of Jun Aristorenas, popular action star/director and producer father of Robin Aristorenas a child actor.

Most of her movies were produced by the movie outfit owned by Jun Aristorenas.

She is already deceased.

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EVA DARREN

EVA DARREN





She was born in 1947 and started acting in TV in early 1960's.

Brides of Blood (1968)
Kahapon, may dalawang bata (1999)
A Love Story (2007)
All About Love (2006)
"Pangako sa 'yo" (2000)
Lalaki sa buhay ni Selya, Ang (1997)

Ligaya ang itawag mo sa akin (1997)

Mila (2001)

Curacha ang babaeng walang pahinga (1998)

Silip (2007)

"Mula sa puso" (1997)

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LINA CARINO

Lina Carino is a Filipina actress who won the Best Supporting actress in the movie Noli ME Tangere as Sisa in 1961.
1. Magsasaging ni pacing, Ang (1971)
... aka Ang magsasaging (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)

2. The Macapagal Story (1963)
3. Madugong paghihiganti (1962)
4. Pitong pasiklab (1962)
5. North Harbor (1961)
6. Noli me tangere (1961) .... Sisa
... aka Touch Me Not (Philippines: English title)

CYNTHIA UGALDE

CYNTHIA UGALDE BIOGRAPHY

Cynthia Ugalde was the 1961 Miss PPP winner. She appeared in Birds of Paradise, a film which also starred two other beauty queens—Josephine Estrada and Sylvia Gumabao-- was produced by Sampaquita Pictures.

She won several beauty titles such as (Miss Philippine Airforce 1957, Miss Education 1960 in UST, and the 1961 Miss Press Photography of the Philippines ). She was chosen as the Philippine representative to the 1962 Miss International pageant in Long Beach, California and went on to become the first Filipina to win a photogenic citation (she was 4th runner up in the miss photogenic round)in any international beauty pageant. Australia's Tania Verstak won most photogenic and eventually bagged the Miss International crown.

She joined the movie industry and was introduced in the film "Reynang Nakabakya" opposite the late Nestor de Villa. After several movies (Matang Lawin opposite the late Cesar Ramirez, Bathing Beauties, Birds of Paradise,Tansan vs Tarsan etc) she married Dr. Tan on December 17, 1965 and moved to the US after two years. Their eldest child, Camille, was born in 1970 and the youngest, Omar, was born in 1978. Cynthia studied in the New York School of Interior Design and John Robert Powers in Manhattan to broaden her knowledge. The couple returned to Manila mid 2004 to settle here for good.

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VILMA SANTOS

VILMA SANTOS BIOGRAPHY


Vilma Santos (born Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos November 3, 1953) is a popular multi-awarded actress and politician in the Philippines. She's known as the "Queenstar" and "Star for All Seasons". She is currently governor of Batangas. She is the first woman governor of the province. She was previously the first woman mayor of Lipa City.

She started acting at the age of nine, after winning the title role for the hit drama film Trudis Liit (Little Trudis). She immediately received her first acting trophy as Best Child Performer from FAMAS for the same film.

Groomed as a lead actress in her teens, her popularity grew further, bolstered by her loveteam with actor Edgar Mortiz and rivalry with contemporary actress Nora Aunor. She made the film Burlesk Queen when she lost to Nora Aunor in popularity. At the height of her showbiz career she was a consistent box-office drawer highlighted by comic-book adapted films like the Darna series


and Dyesebel,



and dramatic/daring films like Burlesk Queen and Sinasamba Kita, among others.

Regarded as the longest reigning Box-Office Queen of Philippine Cinema, her films broke box-office records several times in her career and is hailed as the Star for All Seasons and Queenstar. She also hosted her own top-rating musical variety television shows ('The Sensations', 'VIP' and the long-running multi-awarded 'Vilma').Though not really a singer but a natural dancer fond of doing 'acrobatic' dance performances in her TV show, she managed to earn gold record awards as a teener.

Known for her versatility and intense acting, she honed her craft as she worked with various top caliber directors, writers and actors, and now holds the record for having the most acting awards ever by a Philippine actress from prestigious award-giving bodies, local and international. Critically acclaimed for tackling roles on various women's issues, her other major films include "Burlesk Queen", Rubia Servious", Relasyon, Sister Stella L, Dolzura Cortez,Dekada '70, Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?, and Anak. To date, she has almost 200 films under her belt with numerous commercial endorsements and television works on the side.

Political career

In 1998, she entered politics and ran for mayor of Lipa City, Batangas where she won by landslide victories in three consecutive elections. As the first woman mayor of Lipa City, she helped bring not just economic progress and infrastructure development to Lipa City, but more notably her various programs on public health, education and environment, which again earned various local and international awards and recognitions.

In 2005, the University of the Philippines conferred her the Gawad Plaridel Award for her achievements and contributions both as an actress and a public servant. In the same year she was conferred with honorary doctorate degree (honoris causa) in humanities by the Lipa City College. She was again honored in 2006 by the University of the Philippines as one of the four awardees in UP's First Diwata Awards.

Dr. Vilma Santos is married to Senator Ralph Recto, who belongs to a well-known political clan in the Philippines. Together they have a son, Ryan Christian. She is also a mother to actor/model/television host Luis 'Lucky' Manzano, from previous marriage to actor Edu Manzano.

Awards:

* 1963 - FAMAS - Best Child Actress for Trudis Liit

* 1968 - San Beda College Awards - Best Supporting Actress for Kasalanan Kaya?
* 1972 - FAMAS for Dama de Noche
* 1975 - Bacolod City Film Festival for Nakakahiya?
* 1977 - Metro Manila Film Festival for Burlesk Queen
* 1981 - Metro Manila Film Festival for Karma
* 1981 - Cebu City Film Festival for Karma
* 1981 - FAMAS for Pakawalan Mo Ako
* 1982 - First Grand Slam for Relasyon
* 1982 - FAMAS for Relasyon
* 1982 - Gawad URIAN Relasyon
* 1982 - Film Academy of the Phils. for Relasyon
* 1982 - Catholic Mass Media Awards for Relasyon
* 1982 - Let’s Talk Movies Awards for Relasyon
* 1983 - Gawad URIAN for Broken Marriage
* 1984 - Gawad URIAN for Sister Stella L.
* 1987 - FAMAS for Tagos ng Dugo
* 1987 - Catholic Mass Media Awards for Tagos ng Dugo
* 1987 - Movie Magazine Awards for Tagos ng Dugo
* 1987 - Cinemascoop Awards for Tagos ng Dugo

* 1988 - FAMAS for Ibulong Mo sa Diyos

* 1989 - Star Awards for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
* 1989 - Gawad URIAN for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
* 1989 - Movie Magazine Awards for Pahiram ng Isang Umaga
* 1989 - Metro Manila Film Festival for Imortal
* 1989 - Channel 2 Viewers Choice Award for Imortal
* 1989 - FAMAS Hall of Fame
* 1990 - Gawad URIAN AKTRESS ng DEKADA (Body of Works in the 80s)
* 1991 - Gawad URIAN for Ipagpatawad Mo
* 1991 - Movie Magazine Awards for Ipagpatawad Mo
* 1991 - Intrigue Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Ipagpatawad Mo
* 1992 - New Fame Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Sinungaling Mong Puso
* 1992 - FAMAS Circle of Excellence Award
* 1993 - Second Grand Slam for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Manila Film Festival Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Gawad URIAN for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Film Academy of the Phils. for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Star Awards for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Movie Magazine Awards for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - Intrigue Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - New Fame Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1993 - FAMAS Circle of Excellence for Dolzura Cortez Story
* 1997 - FAP Lifetime Achievement Award
* 1998 - Third Grand Slam for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - Gawad URIAN for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - Star Awards for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - Film Academy of the Phils. for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) for

Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?

* 1998 - Siasi, Jolo Critics Awards for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1998 - FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
* 1999 - Brussels International Film Festival for Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?
* 1999 - Star Special Citation for winning at the Brussels Int'l Film Festival

(The film "Bata, Bata...Paano ka Ginawa?" was also given a Special Jury Award for Women's Awareness at the Asia Pacific Film Festival held in Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 22-26, 1999. Ms. Santos was a Best Actress nominee.)

* 2000 - Star Awards for Anak
* 2000 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) for Anak
* 2000 - Gawad URIAN AKTRESS ng DEKADA (Body of Works in the 90s)
* 2000 - Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2002 - Fourth Grand Slam for Dekada '70
* 2002 - Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Gawad Sineng-Sine PASADO Awards for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Star Awards for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Film Academy of the Phils. for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Gawad URIAN for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Gawad TANGLAW for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Cinema One’s RAVE Awards for Dekada '70
* 2002 - Critic’s Choice - Best Performer for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - People’s Choice - Best Performer for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - CineManila International Film Festival for Dekada ‘70
* 2002 - Cinemanila Lifetime Achievement Award

* 2004 - Metro Manila Film Festival for Mano Po 3
* 2004 - Gawad Suri Awards for Mano Po 3
* 2004 - Gawad TANGLAW for Mano Po 3
* 2004 - Star Awards for Mano Po 3
* 2004 - PMPC Star Dekada Award (Body of Works)

Source: wikipedia

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FRED GALANG

FRED GALANG

BIOGRAPHY OF FRED GALANG



Fred Galang was one of the famous actors in the Philippines during his acting career. Fame, Fortune and Females, Fred had all these as a celebrity.



At the height of his success as an actor, director and producer, “I felt miserably deceived by my own knowledge of success,” Fred said. “I am elated with ideas of progres­sion and charmed with my own vain philosophy, but grope in midnight darkness relative to true knowledge. Yes I had my learning experience but never came to the knowledge of the truth.” he declared.



In 1968, Fred appeared as a leading man of Charito Solis in "Igorota" and earned him to be Best Actor in a Supporting role in 7th Asian Film Festival, and also awarded as FAMAS' ‘Best Supporting Actor' in the same picture.



In 1969, Bangkok, Thailand after the Royal Command Perfor­mance of his film, "Ang Pulubi," The Royal Couple, Queen Sirikit and King Phumibul hosted a celebration in honor of Fred Galang.



The movie, ‘Ang Pulubi', was adjudged as the Best Picture of Asia in the 8th Asian Film festival which was held in Manila. Queen Sirikit praised the former actor by saying, “Your movie made me cry, you're really a good actor,” He also won Best Actor award in Manila Film Fest.



The once famous Filipino actor now famous 'Born Again' Minister had performed in drama, action and bold movies.



His desire to enter in acting career started when he was still in Grade IV (10 yrs. old). Since then he took every opportunity to enrich himself with experience.



He went to New York and worked as Liaison Officer of Philippine Mis­sion to the United Nation. And during his spare time he visits 7 th Street Playhouse, a small actor's workshop in said city. There he learned the basic stage acting as a backstage worker.



After one year and six months he went back to Manila equipped with new experience and knowledge. He was then intro­duced as Daniel Gallego in a movie titled “13 Hudas”.



The eyes of the people started to be upon him, especially at his home town, Legaspi City , where he joined the cast of the film "Magtago ka na, Binata..." as one of the good guys.



When he started making a name in the industry, women became a part of his life. “I was involved with other women, but Nancy Kwan was a special one to me then... I love her so much, we had so many things in common.” he reminisced.



This intimate relationship led him not to go home on 3 consecutive Christmas in Manila.



His life became more complicated when he joined occult, ESP mind power and drugs, only to notice that his life is going no where. Emptiness created a vacuum in his heart, asking him­self where is he headed to.



“When the mind has been long permitted to dwell only on earthly things, it is a difficult matter to change the habits of thought. That which the eye sees and the ear hears too often attracts the atten­tion and absorbs the interest,” he said.



In the midst of all these conflicts and confusions in life, one day in one of his travels abroad, and he did travel a lot because he could already afford such luxuries in life being on top of his movie career, and in his pursuit of happiness the worldly way, he felt that traveling abroad would help him.



In one of the hotels that he was billeted in, he found a “book” that has all the answers to his questions in his mind. It was a copy of the Holy Bible which he later learned was placed by the Gideons, and the rest is history, he said.

1987 Iskalawag - Congressman

1986 Jungle Wolf - Rebel

1983 A Time for Dying

1978 Fortress in the Sun

1976 Dugong Lawin

1976 Magulong Daigdig Ng Isang Bubuyog

1976 Hubad na Anino

1976 Krisanto Diablo

1975 Tutol Ang Lupa Sa Patak Ng Ulan

1975 Supercock - Assistant Director (aka. A Fistful of Feathers USA, Fowl Play)

1975 Mainit Na Puso, Malamig na Kamay

1975 May Ningning ang Buhay

1975 Batong bakal

1974 Diamonds are for Eva

1972 Cat Patrol

1972 Secret Mission

1968 Ronquillo Brothers

1968 Bakit kita Inibig?

1968 Igorota - Agpo (aka. Igorota, the Legend of the Tree of Life)

1968 Mission Batangas (aka. Batangas USA)

1968 The Good, the Wild, and the Beauty

1967 Beach Red - Lt. Domingo

1965 Magtago Ka Na Binata

1965 Once Before I Die - Assistant Director

1964 Intramuros (aka. The Walls of Hell)

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VIC VARGAS

Vic Vargas (March 28, 1939-July 19, 2003) was a Filipino film actor and judoka.

Vargas was the three-time Philippine judo champion at the age of 17.

He starred in well over 60 films between the late 1950s and early 1960s to 2002. Due to his swarthy looks he was often typecast in action films.

He was discovered by Sampaguita Pictures owner Doc Jose Perez while teaching karate lessons in a TV program. He was given the title role as Diegong Tabak which allowed him to show his fantastic physique.He co-starred with Liberty Ilagan. He also made El Vibora, one of the early directorial jobs of Ishmael Bernal. He won a best actor award for his role in “El Vibora.”His other films included Prinsesa Urduja with Amalia Fuentes; and Zamboanga with FPJ and Susan Roces. He also co-starred with FPJ in Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway. His real name was Jose Asuncion from Las Baños, Laguna.


Vargas was once a favorite leading man of former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz back in years when they made the “Andres de Saya” series. His last appearance was in “Home Along da Riles.”

Vic Vargas died on Saturday, July 19, after two weeks in a coma at the San Juan de Dios Hospital. He had a stroke July 3 and lapsed into a coma. He was on a life-support system for two weeks until the family decided to take it off.



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TONY FERRER

Tony Ferrer BIOGRAPHY



Tony Ferrer – A theater usher-turned-actor, he shared top billing with Fernando Poe Jr., Romeo Vasquez, Von Serna and Jess Medina in Mga Tigreng Taga-bukid which was produced by elder brother Atty. Espiridion Laxa under Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, Inc. He also appeared in Walang Ititirang Buhay with Aurora Salve, Rhene Imperial, Arnold Mendoza, his brother Nick Romano and Raul Aragon. Considered the most successful local agent character, he was secret agent Tony Falcon or Agent X-44. His most successful films included Sabotage and Crisis. He is the father of Maricel Laxa (with Imelda Ilanan) and Mutya Crisostomo (with Alice Crisostomo). His real name is Antonio Laxa from Pampanga.

# Agent X44 (2007) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Mahal kita, kahit sino ka pa (2001)
# Total Aikido (2001)

# Manila Boy (1993)
# Aguinaldo (1993)
# Patapon (1993) .... Hepe
# Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City (1992)
... aka Sonny Boy (Philippines: English title: short title) (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
# Bagallon (1990)
# Kahit singko ay di ko babayaran ang buhay mo (1990)

# Black Sheep Baby (1989)
# Chinatown: Sa kuko ng dragon (1988)
# Firecracker (1981)
... aka Naked Fist
# For Y'ur Height Only (1981) (uncredited) .... Chief
# Deadly Fighters (1980)
# Pangkat Do or Die (1980)
# Agila at ang falcon, Ang (1980) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X44
# Tatlong patak ng dugo ni Adan (1980)

# Wasakin ang sindikato (1979)
# Fortress in the Sun (1978) .... Tony
# Last Target (1978) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X44
# Blind Rage (1978) .... Ben Guevara
# Sgt. Dalagon (1977) .... Sgt. Dalagon
# The Enforcer and the Pussycat (1977)
# The Interceptors (1977)
# Ihalik mo ako sa diyos (1976)
... aka Kiss Me to God (literal English title)
# Alat (1975)
# Cover Girl Models (1975) .... Ray Chua
# Asia Cosa Nostra (1973)
# Karateka Boxer (1973)
# Secret Witness (1972) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X-44
# Crisis (1970) .... Tony Falcon/Agent X44

# Infiltrators (1969) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X44
# Armalite Commandos (1968)
# Bigat ng kamay (1968)
# The Blackbelter (1968)
# The Crimebuster (1968)
# Dambana ng kagitingan (1968)
# Karate Fighters (1968)
# Lumuhod ka o lumaban (1968)
# Masters of Karate (1968)
# Mine Hunter (1968)
# The Specialists (1968/II) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X-44
# The Vengeance of Fu Manchu (1967) .... Insp. Ramos
... aka Rache des Dr. Fu Man Chu, Die (West Germany)
# Crackdown (1967)
# Deadly Seven (1967)
# Karate Kid (1967)
# Solo Flight (1967) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Target: The A-Go-Go Generation (1967)
# Sabotage (1966) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Blackmail (1966) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Trapped (1966) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Deadline Agosto 13 (1966) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X44
# Mastermind (1965) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Contra señas (1965) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
# Tatlo sa tatlo (1965)
# G-2: Taga-usig ng kaaway (1965) .... Tony Falcon, Agent X44
# Interpol: Hadlang sa manlulupig (1965) .... Tony Falcon / Agent X-44
... aka Interpol (Philippines: English title: short title)
# Kalaban ng sindikato (1965)
# Labo-labo (1964)
# Sa muling pagkikita (1963)
# Isputnik vs. Darna (1963)
... aka Babaing Isputnik, Ang (Philippines: Tagalog title)
# Ako'y iyong-iyo (1963)
# Kung gabi sa Maynila (1963)
# Cuatro condenados (1962)
# Suicide Commandoes (1962)
# Mga tigreng taga-bukid (1962)

# Nagmula sa lupa (????)

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JESS LAPID SR.

Jess Lapid Sr. Biography




Jess Lapid - He had been playing double as stuntman for the leading actors when FPJ Productions gave him his first big acting part as a villain in “Pasong Diablo” in 1961. He appeared in Walang Hanggang with Fernando Poe Jr. and Amalia Fuentes. Then he was given bigger role in Sierra Madre (1963) playing second lead to top action star Fernando Poe, Jr.. In 1964, he was casted in the lead role opposite Divina Valencia in Tagalog ilang-Ilang movie in "Kardong Kidlat" in 1964.He was one of the Quadro de Jack, the three others being former President Joseph Estrada, Jun Aristorenas and Jing Abalos in a local western movie. He also made Soliman Brothers with Jun Aristorenas. His career was shortlived. He was gunned down inside a night club in 1968.

The rise of Jess Lapid from stuntman to lead actor was replicated by his nephew and now Senator Lito Lapid. His life story was made into a film where his nephew Lito Lapid portrayed him. He formed his owned movie outfit, Jela Productions. His son Jess Lapid, Jr. is now an actor-director.

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GINA PARENO

Gina Pareno Biography



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Gina Pareño (born Gina Acthley in 1950) is a mestiza (Filipino-German-American) actress in the Philippines. She has worked in television and film in the Philippines since the 1960s. Recently her work has won international recognition; at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema held in New Delhi in July 2006 she won Best Actress award for her role in Kubrador (The Bet Collector). The same movie also won for best director and best picture. During the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night, she was awarded the Best Supporting Actress as an outspoken and brash mother in the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo.

Filmography

* 1963 Sabina
* 1964 Daddy Long Legs
* 1968 Dalawang Mukha ng Langit
* 1969 Darna and the Planetman
* 1973 Zoom zoom Superman
* 1996 Magic Temple
* 2004 Masikip ang Daigdig
* 2006 Kubrador
* 2006 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo


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LORETTA MARQUEZ

Loretta Marquez BIOGRAPHY







She was born Flordeliza King in 1945. Her mother was a Filipina and the father was an American. She was among those launched in Batch Stars 66 by the Sampaguita Pictures. Her launching movie was Morena Martir. She later quit showbiz to become a preacher and died of a weak heart in 1996.

When Star ’66 and movie actress Loretta Marquez, Flordeliza King in real life, died in 1996 not everyone knew she left behind a Catholic religious organization she herself built to honor and venerate the Blessed Virgin Mary and her son Jesus Christ.

Templo ng Katotohanan, a flock mostly from the vicinity of Malabon City and other parts of the metropolis, is proud of its origin as a cradle of Loretta’s legacy as a visionary and faith leader.

The former actress is being beatified by her followers. It’s not unusual as this was an activity common in the place where the Templo ng Katotohanan flourished when Loretta was still alive.

Is Loretta, who appeared saint-like during her time with Ricky Belmonte, Rosemarie Sonora, Pepito Rodriguez, Blanca Gomez, Bert Leroy Jr., Gina Pareño, Dindo Fernando, Ramil Rodriguez, and Shirley Moreno at the Sampaguita Pictures, now an object of idolatry?

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ROMANO CASTELLVI

Romano Castellvi BIOGRAPHY



Romano Castellvi's real name is Enrique Guillermo Castellvi IV in real life. Known as Bily to friends, he is the son of late actor Jaime Castellvi. Rosemari Gil is his cousin.

He was discovered by Cirio Santiago in Dance Time with Chito. He was offered to appear in People's Pictures' Magandang Bituin in 1964. He starred with Amalia in Dream Girl in 1965.

He made several spy flicks like Cosa Nostra in 1965 and Cabonegro in 1966. He eventually settled in Canada with wife Jean Lopez who was also a Sampaguita Pictures contract actress. They got two daughters.


Selected Films:

1. Ayos na darling (1968)
2. Crossfire (1966/I) (as Romano Castellvi)
3. Stranger in the Night (1966) (as Romano Castellvi)
4. Lady Killer (1965) (as Romano Castellvi)

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BOOTS ANSON-ROA

BOOTS ANSON-ROA BIOGRAPHY




Born on January 30, 1945 as Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson to Oscar Moreno a movie matinee during his time, Boots Anson-Roa is a multi-awarded actress including a Lifetime Achievement Award from FAMAS and STAR AWARDS.

She started in TV as host of Dance-O-Rama in 1963. Married at the age 18 with Pete Roa, it did not stop her from joining the movies where she received multi-awards in recgonition of her acting.

In the 1980's they moved to the United States to become the Press Attache/ Cultural Officer/ Special Asst. to the Ambassador for Media, Community & Cultural Relations.

An achiever and trusted advocate (1974 TOWNS Awardee and UP Outstanding Alumnus Awardee among the other service and achievement awards), Boots has been Executive Director of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc or MOWELFUND since 2002, and a member of the faculty of the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University. Married to retired media practitioner Pete Roa, with four children successful in their own chosen fields, Boots juggles her time between home, TV responsibilities, advocacies, several upcoming movies, and her post as member of the Executive Committee of Metro Manila Film Festival.

She lost her husband Pete Roa in 2007 who succumbed to cancer of the lungs and the brain.

She run for senator in 2007 but lost.

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EDDIE FERNANDEZ

EDDIE FERNANDEZ



Eddie Fernandez was knowfor his action role as LAGALAG. He was the father of the movie actress and concert queen, Pops Fernandez. His wife Dulce Lukban was also an actress.

He was imprisoned for a long time due to his killing of a Bulacan businessman in 1969 together with fellow actor, Berting Labra.

When he was released from prison, he staged a comeback but he got killed.


* Lagalag
* Magsindugo
* Sanggang Kadikit

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* The Accused