ROSA MIA

ROSA MIA



Date of Birth:
1925
Date of Death:
28 November 2006

Si Rosa ay tinaguriang Ina ng Sampaguita Pictures sapagkat karamihan sa kanyang mga nagawang pelikula ay pawang nasa bakuran ng Sampaguita Pictures at nakatala siya ng halos tatlong dekada na ginampanan bilang isang matapang, uliran o martir na ina.

Unang nagbigay sa kanya ng pagkakataon gumanap bilang suporta sa mga malalaking artista si Fernando Poe para sa pelikulang Dugo ng Bayan (1946) kung saan gumanap siya bilang isa sa mga taong bayan noong panahon ng Hapon at ang makasaysayang pelikulang Intramuros (1946) na pinangunahan naman ni Fernando Poe na parehong produksiyon ng Palaris Pictures.

Taong 1947 ng nakagawa siya ng apat na pelikula ito ay ang Adbenturang Palaris ng Palaris Pictures, Bisig ng Batas ng McLaurin Bros, Hanggang Langit ng Kayumanggi Pictures at dalawa ang nagawa niya sa bakuran ng LVN Pictures ang pelikulang panlangit na Ang Himala ng Birhen sa Antipolo noong 1947 at ang Sumpaan noong 1948.

Taong 1949 ng kunin siya ng Sampaguita Pictures sa isang pelikulang Pampamilya ang Abogada na naging daan para magtuloy-tuloy na ang kanyang karera sa loob ng nasabing produksyon. Matatandaang gumanap siya bilang sosyal na mahirap na naging mayaman dahil sa pagsasabong ng kanyang mga anak na sina Dolphy, Boy Alano at Lolita Rodriguez sa pelikulang Sabungera at papel na isang ulirang ina ni Rogelio dela Rosa na may kapansanan sa mata sa pelikulang Maalaala mo Kaya (1954).

Gumanap din siya bilang relihiyosang ina ni Gloria Romero sa pelikulang Anak sa Panalangin, isang mayamang mataray sa komedyang handog ng Sampaguita ang Despatsadora at pangkaraniwang ina ng isang malakas na babaeng si Lolita Rodriguez sa pelikulang Binibining Kalog

Magaling din ang pagkakaganap niya bilang anak ng kambal na si Luis Gonzales sa pelikulang Ikaw ang Buhay ko at isang inang pagala-gala na pilit hinahanap ng isang anak na si Juancho Gutierrez sa madramang pelikula ng taon ang Inang Mahal.

Si Rosa ay sumakabilang buhay noong Nobyembre 28, 2006 isang buwan bago ang kanyang kaarawan. Namatay siya ng "natural causes" at walang hirap na dinanas. ang kanyang magiging huling hantungan ay sa Holy Cross cemetery sa Novaliches, Q.C.

Si Rosa Mia ay may 10 kapatid at ikatlo na siya sa mga namahinga dito. 81 taong gulang nung siya'y kinuha sa atin ng panginoon.

1. Maharlika (1985)
... aka Guerilla Strike Force (International: English title)
2. Pinay, American Style (1980)
3. Tatlong patak ng dugo ni Adan (1980)

4. Hanggang sa kabila ng daigdig: The Tony Maiquez story (1973)
5. Hindi kita malimot (1973)
6. Hulihin si... Tiagong Akyat (Santiago Ronquillo) (1973)
... aka Tiagong akyat (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
7. Pepeng Agimat (1973)
... aka Pepeng Agimat - Sa daigdig ng kababalaghan (Philippines: Tagalog title)
8. Huwad (1971)
9. Bakit ako pa? (1970)

10. Pinagbuklod ng langit (1969) .... Nana Sepa
... aka Heaven's Fate (International: English title)
11. Dobol Wedding (1968)
... aka Double Wedding (Philippines: English title)
12. Junior Cursillo (1968)
13. Mamatay ng dahil sa iyo, Ang (1968)
14. Manila, Open City (1968)
15. Siete dolores (1968)
16. Bakit pa ako isinilang? (1966)
17. Kapag langit ang umusig (1966)
18. Mama (1966)
19. Sa bawa't lansangan (1966)
20. Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)
21. Ana-Roberta (1965)
22. Magkakapatid na waray (1964)
23. Fighting Waray sa Ilocos (1964)
24. Anak, ang iyong ina! (1963)
25. Apat ang anak ni David (1963)
26. Historia de un amor (1963)
27. Manananggol ni Ruben, Ang (1963)
28. No Man Is an Island (1962) .... Primera Quintagua
... aka Island Escape (UK)
29. Batas ng lipunan (1961)
... aka The Laws of Society (Philippines: English title)
30. Operatang sampay bakod (1961)
31. 28 de mayo (1960)
32. Ipagdarasal kita (1960)
33. Salamat po doktor (1960)

34. Kamandag (1959)
35. Angel sa lansangan (1959)
36. Ikaw ang aking buhay (1959)
37. Sandra (1959)
38. Ako ang maysala! (1958)
39. Tatlong ilaw sa dambana (1958)
40. Ulilang angel (1958)
41. Pasang krus (1957)
42. Pretty Boy (1957)
43. Gilda (1956)
44. Tumbando caña (1956) .... Desta
45. Inang mahal (1956)
46. Binibining kalog (1955)
47. Rosana (1955)
48. Mariposa (1955)
49. Tangi kong pag-ibig, Ang (1955)
50. Despatsadora (1955)
51. Waldas (1955)
52. Sabungera (1954)
53. Anak sa panalangin (1954)
54. Maalaala mo kaya (1954)
55. Menor de edad (1954)
56. Kiko (1953)
57. Inspirasiyon (1953)
58. Recuerdo (1953)
59. Rebecca (1952)
60. Roberta (1951)
61. Batas ng daigdig (1951)
... aka Rules of the World (Philippines: English title: literal title)

62. Abogada (1949)
63. Sumpaan (1948)
64. Hagibis (1947/II)
65. Dugo at bayan (1946)

AURA AUREA

AURA AUREA



Aura Aurea—She was first introduced as Norma Reyes when she appeared in her first film, Laki sa Layaw, while still a starlet. She assumed the name Aura Aurea in her title role in Seksing–Seksi, her first film as a lead star. This was produced by Nolasco Productions.

ADORABLE LIWANAG

ADORABLE LIWANAG


Adorable Liwanag—Initially carrying the name Liwayway Liwanag, she was introduced in Seksing-Seksi with Aura Aurea in a film produced by Nolasco Productions. She also appeared in Juan Tamad Goes To Society with Manuel Conduc and Tessie Quintana for MC Productions. She won a Famas berst supporting actress award in Ako ang Katarungan, a Fernando Poe, Jr. film. She was a 1961 candidate for Miss PPP, the year Cynthia Ugalde won the title.

LOURDES MEDEL

Lourdes Medel

Lourdes Medel BIOGRAPHY




Lourdes Medel—She appeared in Walang Pangalan with Lilia Dizon, Bernard Bonnin, Robert Campos and Hector Reyes which was directed by Fred Daluz. She also appeared opposite Bernard Bonnin in Alyas Palos, a movier series about a porchclimber. Both films were produced by LVN Pictures , Inc.

She won the Famas Best Supporting Actress for Salamisim (1968).

She migrated to Australia with her family but decided to return to Davao, where Lourdes’ family owns a vast farm. Their two sons have opted to stay put in Australia.

"They have good paying job there," said Lourdes. Her elder son is a builder.

# Bandana (1968)
# Salamisim (1968)
# Durango (1967)
# Napoleon Doble and the Sexy Six (1966)
# Crossfire (1966/I)
# Doble trece (1966)
# Lady Killer (1965)
# Cosa nostra (1965)
... aka Kaaway ng lipunan (Philippines: Tagalog title)
# Lihim ni gagamba, Ang (1964)
# Target Max (1964)
# Aninong bakal (1963)
# Mga lawin, Ang (1963)
# Palos kontra gagamba (1963)
# Kilabot maghiganti (1963)
# Bakas ng gagamba (1962)
# Jam Session (1962)
# Filibusterismo, El (1962)
# Mga tigreng taga-bukid (1962)
# Alyas Palos (1961)

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MIRIAM JURADO

Biography of MIRIAM JURADO



Miriam Jurado—Another Miss PPP finalist (in 1958), she appeared in James Bandong with comedian Chiquito who portrayed a secret agent.

"For a long, long time, I've been coming and going to the States," volunteered Miriam, "because since 1944 nandito na ang Tatay ko. My father, Francis Eisenman, was American so even if I was born in the Philippines, my citizenship has always been American. Jurado is my mother's surname. Her name was Concepcion and she used to appear in LVN movies as a mataba at matapang na tiyahin."

Miriam started as a child star at LVN Pictures, playing the little Lilia Dizon in Kandelerong Pilak. She was discovered by Lamberto Avellana. From 1957 to 1959, she did several LVN movies, most of them with Marita Zobel, Chona Sandoval, Luz Valdez and Lou Salvador Jr., and then she moved to Premiere Productions where she achieved stardom. Her first-starring picture was Pautang ng Langit, followed by those starring Eddie Mesa (Aawitan Kita, etc.), several costume pictures (Apat na Agimat, etc.) and dramas.

When she turned free-lancer, Miriam starred in action films, such as Ikaw O' Ako (in which she did an erotic love scene with Romeo Vasquez who left her lips bleeding from a passionate kiss).

"My most memorable film was Somewhere My Love, starring Eddie Rodriguez and Carmen Soriano. That's where their romance started. Maliit lang ang role ko pero markado."

She quit showbiz in the early '70s and has been living in Sacramento since then, working as a pharmacy-technician until she retired a few years ago, and is now leading a leisurely life. She never married.

# Crackdown (1967)
# Dolls for Hire (1967)
# Durango (1967)
# Sabotage (1966)
# Blackmail (1966)
# Trapped (1966)
# Deadline Agosto 13 (1966)
# Mastermind (1965)
# Pasko ng limang Magdalena (1965) .... Vera
# Contra señas (1965)
# Limbas: Walang gulat! (1965)
# 7 Mata-Hari (1965)
# Interpol: Hadlang sa manlulupig (1965)
... aka Interpol (Philippines: English title: short title)
# Kalaban ng sindikato (1965)
# Tres bravos (1964)
# Pitong Desperada (1964)
# Anak ni Dyesebel (1964)
# Agent 69 (1964)
# Bakas ng dragon (1964)
# Daigdig ng matatapang (1964)
# James Ban-dong (1964)
# Dakpin si Pedro Navarro! (1963)
# Kung gabi sa Maynila (1963)
# Samahang siyete (1962)
# Dead or Alive (1962)
# Apat na agimat (1962)
# Apat na kilabot (1962)

# Anak ng bulkan (1959)
# Aawitan kita (1959)

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CHRISTOPHER DE LEON

Christopher de Leon BIOGRAPHY




Born Christopher Strauss de Leon to showbiz couple Gil de Leon and Lilia Dizon on 31 October 1956 in Manila, Philippines, he is dubbed as the Drama King.

Elder sister is Pinky de Leon. Younger sister is Melissa De Leon.
Highly regarded as one of the greatest Filipino actors of all time, he's nicknamed "The Drama King" in honor of his versatility as a movie actor in drama. He is popularly known as Boyet when he married the Superstar Nora Aunor to whom he has a son who is also an Actor, Ian de Leon. The adopted children of the two are Lotlot De Leon, Matet De Leon, Kiko and Kenneth.

Recently, he married Sandy Andolong, another movie actress to whom he has children in their years of living together.

He became a U.S. citizen in 1999 by virtue of his maternal grandfather, who immigrated from Germany to the U.S. and became a naturalized U.S. citizen himself.

Filmography
# "Now and Forever"2006,# Tulay (2006),# Nasaan si Francis (2006),# Blue Moon (2006),# Faces of Love (2006),# "Darna" (2005) TV Series,# Anak ni Brocka (2005) .... (special appearance),Mano po III: My love (2004),# "Hanggang kailan" (2004) TV Series
# Mano po 2: My home (2003),# Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka (2003),# Dekada '70 (2002),
# Magkapatid (2002),# American Adobo (2001),#Alas dose (2001),# Sugatang puso (2000),
# Yakapin mo ang umaga (2000),# Ika-13 kapitulo (2000),# Tunay na mahal (2000),
# Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999),# Higit pa sa buhay ko (1999),# Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999),# Katawan (1999),#Sambahin ang ngalan mo (1998),# Pahiram kahit sandali (1998)
# Ama namin (1998),# Tumutol man ang tadhana (1998),# "Hiwalay kung hiwalay" (1998) TV Series,# Halik (1998),# Nasaan ang puso (1997),# Hanggang ngayon ika'y minamahal (1997),# Sa aking mga kamay (1996),# Madrasta (1996),# Wanted Perfect Mother (1996),e
# Eskapo: The Serge Osmena-Geny Lopez Story (1995),# Sa ngalan ng pag-ibig (1995)
# Nag-iisang bituin (1994),# Bakit ngayon ka lang? (1994),# Vampira (1994),# Gaano kita kamahal (1993),# Kung mawawala ka pa (1993),# Dahil mahal kita (1993),# Mahal kita walang iba (1992),# Hiram na mukha (1992),# My Other Woman (1991),# Biktima (1991),# Dinampot ka lang sa putik (1991),# Ipagpatawad mo (1991),# Huwag mong salingin ang sugat ko (1991),# Kislap sa dilim (1991),# Makiusap ka sa Diyos (1991),# Leon at ang Kuting, Ang (1991),#Gumapang ka sa lusak (1990),# Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (1989),# Bakit iisa lamang ang puso (1989),# Tatlong mukha ng pag-ibig (1989)
# Magkano ang iyong dangal (1989) .... Paolo
# Imortal (1989)
# Kapag napagod ang puso (1988)
# Maging akin ka lamang (1987)
# Walang karugtong ang nakaraan (1987)
# Magdusa ka (1986)
# I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa (1986) .... Papa
# Beloved (1985)
# Hindi nahahati ang langit (1985) .... Noel
# Bituing walang ningning (1985) .... Nico Escobar
# Kay dali ng kahapon, ang bagal ng bukas (1985)
... aka Kay dali ng kahapon, ang bagal ng umaga (Philippines: English title)
# Kailan sasabihing mahal kita (1985)
# Kung mahawi man ang ulap (1984)
# Minsan pa nating hagkan ang nakaraan (1984)
# Bad bananas sa puting tabing (1983)
# Paano ba ang mangarap? (1983)
# Broken Marriage (1983)
# Sugat sa ugat (1983)
# Cain at Abel (1982) .... Loren
... aka Cain and Abel (International: English title)
# Relasyon (1982)
... aka Affair (International: English title)
# Tinimbang ang langit (1982)
# Sinasamba kita (1982)
# Haplos (1982)
# Pakawalan mo ako (1981)
# Kamakalawa (1981)
# Taga sa panahon (1980)
# Kung ako'y iiwan mo (1980)
# Kasal? (1980)
# Iwahig (1980)
# Kakabakaba ka ba? (1980)
... aka Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

# Alamat ni Julian Makabayan, Ang (1979)
... aka A Peasant's Legend (informal English title)
... aka The Legend of Julian Makabayan
# Aguila (1979) .... Jose Mari
# Kasal-kasalan, bahay-bahayan (1979)
# Isang milyong at isang kasalanan (1979)
# Bakit may pag-ibig pa? (1979)
# Pinay, American Style (1979) .... Chris
# Ikaw ay akin (1978) .... Rex
# Disco Fever (1978/II)
# Lagi na lamang ba akong babae? (1978)
# Sapagkat kami'y tao lamang, Part 2 (1978)
# Kung kaya mo, kaya ko rin (1978)
# Mahal mo mahal ko (1978)
# Nakawin natin ang bawat sandali (1978)
# Garotte: Jai alai king (1978)
# Kung mangarap ka't magising (1977) .... Joey
... aka It Was a Dream (Philippines: English title)
... aka Moments in a Stolen Dream
# Masarap, masakit ang umibig (1977)
# Masikip, maluwang... paraisong parisukat (1977) .... Al
# Bato-bato sa langit (1977)
... aka Stone in Heaven (Philippines: English title)
# Tatlong taong walang Diyos (1977) .... Masugi
... aka Three Godless Years (International: English title)
... aka Three Years Without God (Philippines: English title)
# Tisoy (1977)
... aka Whity (literal title)
# My Brother, My Wife (1977)
# Ganito kami noon, paano kayo ngayon (1976) .... Nicolas 'Kulas' Ocampo
# Hide and Seek sa Quiapo, Cubao at Makati (1976)
# Relaks lang mama, sagot kita (1976)
# Tag-ulan sa tag-araw (1976)
... aka Summer Rains
# Banaue (1975) .... Sadek
# Tinimbang ka ngunit kulang (1974) .... Junior
... aka You Are Weighed in the Balance But Are Found Wanting
... aka You Have Been Weighed and Found Wanting (Philippines: English title)

# Kapag puso'y sinugatan (????)
# Sana'y ikaw na nga (????)
# God Saves Me (????)
# Huwag mo kaming isumpa (????) .... Francis
# Ayokong tumungtong sa lupa (????) .... Dodong
# Higit na matimbang ang dugo (????)

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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA

Christian Joseph Morata Bautista was born in Imus, Cavite on October 19, 1981.

Christian Bautista, a runner-up in the Star's in a Million is a singing sensation in the Philippines. He has not only established a name for himself in the music scene in his home country, but also in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

After winning the contest, he signed up with hit-making label Warner Music Philippines. With chart-topping hits like "Colour Everywhere," "Hands to Heaven," and “The Way You Look At Me,” Christian's fame soared and life was never the same again for the 24-year old Landscape Architecture graduate. Christian’s self-titled album reached Multi-Platinum status in the Philippines and Indonesia.



Christian’s “The Way You Look At Me,” is very popular in the Indonesia that it is getting frequent airplay in Indonesian radio stations. The song became an instant hit among the country’s young music lovers, even if they had yet to see the artist behind the ballad. The song, penned by American composers Andrew Fromm and Keith Follese, became so popular that record label Warner Indonesia decided to bring Christian there, to the great delight of the fans whose support for the Filipino singer has been steadily growing and even spreading to neighboring countries.

Last February 2006, Indonesia’s largest TV station, RCTI, aired “Completely — Christian Bautista,” the young balladeer’s first-ever Indonesian TV special. Christian performed with the biggest names in the Indonesian music scene — the famous 40-piece Magenta Orchestra, the young musical genius Andi Rianto, and the country’s two female divas, Krisdayanti and Titi D.J.

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BEA ALONZO

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Screen Name: Bea Alonzo
Showbiz debut: 2001

Real Name: Phylbert Angellie Ranollo
Nickname: Tisay (pronounciation: Tee-säy)
Birthday: October 17, 1987
Height: 5′7″
Heritage: British-Filipina, Philippine-born and raised
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Mom, stepfather, younger half-brother

Filmography

* Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) .... Jinky Pacquiao
* All About Love (movie) (2006) .... Casey
* Close To You (movie) (2006) .... Marian
* Dreamboy (2005) .... Cyd
* Now That I Have You (2004) .... Betsy Rallos
* My First Romance .... Bianca (2003)


TV Shows & Appearances

* Maging Sino Ka Man (2006) .... Jackie
* Komiks (TV series) episode: Mga Kamay ni Hilda (2006) .... Hilda
* Komiks (TV series) episode: Bampy (2006) .... Vampire
* Bea's Wildest Dreams at 18: Birthday TV Special (2005) .... as herself
* Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (2005) .... Jasmin Cruz
* It Might Be You (2003) .... Cielo San Carlos
* Dolphy: A Diamond Life (2003) .... as herself
* Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay (2002) .... Katrina Argos
* K2BU (2002) .... Dianne
* ASAP (1995) .... as herself

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BENTOT,SR. RIP

Bentot was born as Ben Cosca in 1928. A comedian, he spent most of his career under Lvn Pictures. He made many box office hits with his father in part of the movie Pugo.

He made his first movie appearance in 1947's Musical of Sampaguita Pictures with Angel Esmeralda. He made his second movie and last for Sampaguita is 1951's Batas ng Daigdig aka Rule of the World. Then he moved to the rival studio of Sampaguita the Lvn and stayed in LVN until the film studio closed in 1961.

The eternal child of Tangtarangtang, he played the Tatang in
a failed revival of the series in 1982.

He is the father of former child star Bentot, Jr.

Bentot (1928-1986) was a Philippine comedian and vaudevillian who spent most of his career under LVN Pictures. He made many box office hits with another famed comedian Pugo who portrayed his father. He also appeared on the Manila vaudeville circuit in its heyday in the fifties and early sixties.

He made his first movie appearance in 1947's Maria Kapra, a musical by Sampaguita Pictures with Angel Esmeralda. He made his second and last movie for Sampaguita in 1951's Batas ng Daigdig aka Rule of the World. Then he moved to the rival studio of Sampaguita, LVN, and stayed until the film studio closed in 1961.

Bentot had a second life in radio and television, appearing in the radio and later TV comedy series Tang Tarang Tang with Pugo, Rosa Aguirre and Marita Zobel.

He is the father of former child star Bentot Jr.

Born Arturo Medina in San Simon, Pampanga, he is also known as Ben Cosca in stage shows (Some also say it is his real name). It was also revealed that he is one of the sons of Philippine actor Lou Salvador, Sr., which makes him the brother of actor Lou Jr. and actor/director Leroy

* 1947 -Maria Kapra [Sampaguita]
* 1951 -Batas ng Daigdig [Sampaguita]
* 1957 -Phone Pal [Lvn]
* 1957 -Sebya, Mahal Kita [Lvn]
* 1958 -Alembong [Lvn]
* 1958 -Mr. Kuripot [Lvn]

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ARMANDO GOYENA

ARMANDO GOYENA



MOVIE actor Armando Goyena had to play a woman in the '50s before he could become a star.

The part was the title role in the 1953 comedy "Tiya Loleng" with Tessie Quintana, which was filmed at least three decades before Dustin Hoffman made "Tootsie" and Robin Williams played "Mrs. Doubtfire."

"They imitated us," Goyena chuckles. "The movie became a big hit, and that's how I made some money to marry."

Goyena, now 80, was married to Francisca Roses, also called Paquita, the first Camay soap model, with whom he had seven daughters and a son. Two of these daughters first became movie stars themselves-Maritess Revilla, who was also a soap model, and Tina Revilla, who later became a television host.

He has 28 grandchildren, four of whom have also become celebrities -- Bianca Araneta, her brother Carlo, Bernard "BJ" Palanca and his brother Mico.

A portrait of Paquita is prominently displayed in Goyena's suite in a condominium unit at the Ortigas Center. He gazes at his wife's face and sighs.

"She was beautiful," he says, almost in a whisper.

Paquita died from an obscure disease, whose name Goyena could not recall. He also could not recall exactly when she died, "oh, about four or three years ago," he says. How old was she when she died? "Let me see, she was 11 years younger than I am."

But he remembers how she suffered the pain of her ailment.

"She suffered. Four years of suffering. She was on a bed in that corner of this room." He points at a part of the suite where an antique cabinet holding his acting awards is now displayed.

"It's funny," he says. "All these awards came late in my life. I missed these when I was younger."

He has a total of five awards, mostly tributes from award-giving bodies that gave him recognition for his enduring popularity in an industry that thrives on youth power.

When asked for the names of his 28 grandchildren, he says, "Forget it." He tries to name his eight children, but starts to fumble with the sixth child, saying he has not seen her in 10 years because she lives in the States. He also refers to another daughter only as Mrs. Shultz.

"Why are you asking me these questions?" he blurts out.

Despite the memory lapses and the bags beneath his eyes, Goyena has the build of a 40-year-old man.

"I work out in the gym for two hours, twice a week," he says. "I have been doing this for six years, after I had two open-heart surgeries. I can lift free weights, but not sacks of rice. I have muscles in my arms and I am fit."

He thinks he's lucky he can still do many things, like run a restaurant in Makati and appear in the movies.

His latest role is in the December film fest movie "Captain Barbell," and he is anxious to learn his lines. This has become harder now, he admits, unlike when he played the title role of "Kapitan Kidlat" in 1953, the local version of Captain Marvel.

"It was very different then," he says.

The difference in the movie industry then was the studio system as opposed to the star system of today.

"There was no jealousy among us contract stars," he says. "We were all good friends."

He recalls that as a contract star of LVN, he was part of a big family. He was paid a salary, and a bonus if his movie made money, like "Tia Loleng."

BELLA FLORES

BELLA FLORES – Introduced in Kilabot sa Makiling (1950), full-pledged star in Roberta (1951). Other movies: Siklab sa Batangas (1952), Apat na Taga (1953) and Maldita (1953). Bella is dubbed as the Lady Dean of Kontrabidas.

Seksi, Maputi subalit Mataray ang Mukha ni Bella bagay na nalagay siya sa mga papel ng isang mataray na kontrabida o mang-aaping madrasta.

Siya ang umapi sa mga batang artista na sumikat nang husto pagkatapos ng pelikulang ginanapan nila. Iyon ay sina Tessie Agana ng Roberta noong 1951, Vilma Santos ng Trudis Liit noong 1964 at Gina Alajar ng Robina noong 1970.

She was born in 1933 and up to now is active in the television.

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FERNANDO POE, JR., RIP

FERNANDO POE, JR


He was born on August 20, 1939 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines as Ronald Allan Poe ; of Spanish, Filipino, and Irish-American extraction, the son of actor-producer Fernando Poe, Sr. and Elizabeth Kelley.

Poe Jr.'s parents were not legally married yet when he was born in 1939. They were married in 1940 only. He was the second of six siblings, born after Elizabeth and before Fernando (Andy), Genevieve (Jenny), Fredrick (Freddieboy), and Evangeline.

Filipino actor Conrad Poe was his half-brother, the illegitimate son of the late Fernando Poe Sr. by actress Patricia Mijares.

The original family surname was spelled Pou from his grandfather, playwright Lorenzo Pou, a Catalan migrant from Majorca, Spain, who ventured into mining and business in the Philippines.

His mother's parents, Arthur Kelley (WWI Army Corp of Engineer from Iowa, USA) was an Irish American who settled in the Philippines and Martha Gatbonton, a Filipina of mixed heritage.

Poe graduated from primary education in 1953 at San Beda College. He attended high school in San Sebastian College, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of the East. After the death of his father, he dropped out of the University of the East in his sophomore year in order to work to support his family.

He worked in the Filipino film industry as a messenger boy, and was given acting roles in subsequent years.

As a young actor, he had small parts in several movies made by his father, Fernando Poe, Sr.

Starting as a stuntman for Everlasting Pictures, he was given a break and landed his first starring role in the movie Anak ni Palaris (Son of Palaris) at the age of 14. The movie was not a big hit. In 1957, the movie Lo Waist Gang made him popular, and the film was such a big hit that low-waist pants became a fad.

Known also as FPJ from his initials, Poe acted in a number of movies which depicted him as the champion of the poor and downtrodden. He also directed nine movies, under the pseudonym Ronwaldo Reyes. Reyes originated from the surname of his paternal grandmother, Martha.

He established FPJ productions in 1961 and later organized other film companies such as D'Lanor, JAFERE, and Rosas Productions. In 1963, he and Joseph Estrada testified against criminal gangs who extorted money from the film industry. In 1965, he shared the lead in The Ravagers, a film depicting the United States and the Philippines working together against Japanese war time occupation. The film is considered one of the most influential Filipino films, and it helped establish Fernando Poe, Jr.'s status as a movie icon.

Poe became an award-winning actor and garnered the most best actor awards at the FAMAS. Among the movies that received awards were Mga Alabok ng Lupa (1967), Asedillo (1971), Durugin si Totoy Bato, Umpisahan Mo, Tatapusin Ko (1983), and Magnum 357 (1987).

Poe was dubbed as the "Da King" of Philippine movies because of his box office hits. He made over 200 films in his lifetime and ran a successful movie production firm. Among his famous movies include the Ang Panday series, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Dito sa Pitong Gatang and Aguila. His last movie was Pakners which also stars 9-ball billards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.

He married actress Susan Roces in a civil ceremony in December 1968. They were later married in a church and among their primary sponsors were then President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos. Mary Grace was their only child, an adopted one.

Although a well-known public figure, Poe had been very reclusive about his personal life. However, in February 2004, during the presidential campaign, Poe admitted to having sired a child out of wedlock. Ronian, or Ron Allan, was Poe's son by former actress Anna Marin. A daughter by the name of Lovi Poe is now a singing sensation.

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AMALIA FUENTES

AMALIA FUENTES BIOGRAPHY



Born Amalia Muhlach in Bicol in August, 1940 in Bicol Province, she was Susan Roces' rival in popularity during the late 50's and early 60's.

Her father died during the war and as the eldest of the brood became the bread winner at a young age. He got two brothers who also tried the cinema, Alex and Alvaro Muhlach.

She married Romeo Vasquez in a wedding in Hong Kong. They have one daughter who also appeared in the movies before migrating to the United States. Liezl Sumilang Martinez her eldest daughter is married to Albert Martinez.

After she divorced Romeo, she married a rich American businessman to whom she has a son. They live in California.

Her nephew Nino Muhlach, the son of her brother Alex became the Wonder Boy of the Philippine Movie Industry. Another equally famous nephew is Aga Muhlach who is still considered one of the heartthrobs in the movie and TV industry despite being married to a former beauty queen, Charlene Gonzales.

* 1956 -Senorita
* 1956 -Rodora
* 1956 -Movie Fan
* 1956 -Inang Mahal
* 1957 -Ismol ba't Teribol
* 1957 -Bituing Marikit
* 1957 -Pretty Boy
* 1957 -Hahabul-Habol
* 1957 -Sonata
* 1958 -Ako ang Maysala!
* 1958 -Mga Reyna ng Vicks
* 1958 -Madaling Araw
* 1958 -Baby Bubut
* 1958 -Tawag ng Tanghalan
* 1958 -Ulilang Anghel
* 1958 -Bobby
* 1959 Ang Senyorito at ang Atsay
* 1960 Bilanggong Birhen
* 1960 Amy, Susie & Tessie
* 1966 Kulay Dugo ang Gabi (Blood Drinkers)
* 1969 "Dalawang Daigdig ni Carlota,
* 1970 Dugo ng Vampira
* 1972 "Jesus Christ, Superstar"
* 1975 "Mga Reynang Walang Trono"
* 1975 Kapatid Ko Ang Aking Ina
* 1976 "Urduja."
*1978 "May Lalaki Sa Ilalim ng Kama Ko,
* 1978 "Lulubog, Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay,"
* 1978 "Pwede Ako, Pwede Ka Ba"
* 1978 "Room 69,"
*1978 Kung Ako’y Patay Na, Sino Ako?
* 1980 "Buhay: Ako Sa Itaas, Ikaw Sa Ibaba"
* 1987 "Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin"
* 1987 "Pagmamahal Mo, Buhay Ko"

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Maria Teresa Carlson RIP

Maria Teresa Carlson – She may have done only one TV show (Chicks to Chicks), but her "Si Ikaw, si Ako" dialogues will always be remembered by viewers. She was married to ex-governor Rudy Farinas. She leaped to her death on Nov. 18, 2001.

Films:

1. Alagad ng kuwadradong mesa, Mga (1983)
2. Forgive and Forget (1982) (as Maria Theresa Carlson)

3. "Chicks to Chicks" (????) TV Series
4. Iligpit si Victor Saraza (????) (as Maria Theresa Carlson)



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GRETCHEN BARRETO

Height: 5'4 1/2"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Shirt size: Extra small
Shoe size: 8

Si Gretchen Barreto ay kapatid ng isa ring sikat na artista, si Claudine Barreto.
Asawa siya dati ni Joey Loyzaga, ang basketbolista na anak ng dating sikat na si Caloy Loyzaga. Nang magkahiwalay sila, siya ay nakisama kay Tonyboy Conjuangco kung saan ay may isa siyang anak na babae. Kahit na hindi siya lumalabs sa pelikula, ay bukambibig pa rin ang pangalan niya dahil sa mga iskandalong napapasukan niya.

Gretchen versus Imelda Cojuangco
Gretchen Barreto versus Local Fashion Designers
Gretchen Barreto versus Angeli Pangilinan

Gretchen Barreto versus Claudine Barreto


Gretchen Barreto versus Dawn Zulueta


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SUSAN ROCES

SUSAN ROCES BIOGRAPHY


Jesusa Sonora was born on July 28, 1941 in the Philippines in Bacolod. She has reigned as Queen of the Philippine Movies and the widow of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, popularly known as Fernando Poe, Jr.

Susan Roces—She was introduced in Boksingera where she co-starred with comedy king Dolphy. Then films came one after another, including Handsome. Mga Anghel ng Lansangan (with Jose Mari), The Big Broadcast (with Amalia Fuentes), Prinsesang Gusgusin, Sa Hardin ng Diyos, Bandana and Maruja (both with Romeo Vasquez). She appeared in many films with reel and real life husband Fernando Poe Jr. These included Ang Daigdig Koy Ikaw, Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Langit at Lupa, Divina Grasya, Salaginto’t Salagubang, Sorrento and Karnabal. The couple also poularized the box-office series of Manager-Kumander films.

Her sister, Rosemarie Sonora, and niece Sheryl Cruz, are also actresses.

Following the death of her husband in 2004 at the age of 65, Roces became a rallying point for the political opposition in the Philippines.

In June 2005 she was one of the key figures calling for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In a fiery speech, she claimed that "She stole the presidency not once, but twice!"




Ay siya, liyebo seis man ay maganda parin at mukha pa ring reyna.


Mas magaling ang kaniyang ginawa ngayon na lumabas ulit sa telebisyon kaysa makisama sa mga pulitiko na alam ko namang hindi rin siya comfortable hanepo. Tama na ang once, no more twice.
Ito ang balita:

Susan turns 65 today
FREEHAND
by : Mario E. Bautista


Susan Roces


SUSAN Roces, who's celebrating her 65th birthday today • Happy Birthday! • is back on screen in the new ABS-CBN 2 sitcom John En Shirley, where she plays Maricel Soriano's mom-in-law, Encarnacion or En.

We've seen its pilot episode as megged by topnotch director Bert de Leon and it's wholesome entertainment for the entire family.

The original John & Marsha ran for 17 years.

In this spinoff, Marsha has passed away and the scene where Dolphy as John talks to the photo of the late Nida Blanca is very touching. We saw both Susan and Marya crying as they watched the show.

Marya as Shirley is now married to newcomer Richie Macapagal (a TV and print ad model who auditioned for the sitcom) and they have two kids, Janna Baker and Ivan Da-vid. The program opens with John saying goodbye to the plane his son Rollie took to move to the US with his family. Shirley then takes him home to live with her husband and in-laws. En is married to Noel Trinidad, a henpecked husband, who doesn't talk when she is around and opens his mouth only when she's away.

What made Susan accept John En Shirley?

"I was both excited and nervous when producer Kitchie Benedicto offered me the show," she says. "Excited, as I was a follower of the show [John & Marsha], but also nervous and hesitant, as I'm wondering if I will be a credit to the new show. But after taping the first episodes with the cast, I'm now proud to be in it and it's an honor to be working again with Dolphy, who taught me how to do comedy in my first starring role, Boksingera Daw. It's also nice to work with Marya again, with whom I did Inday Sa Balitaw. I like my role as it's complex. Hindi siya todo-todong mabait, may pagkamataray rin, suplada at mahilig magbigay ng unsolicited advice without knowing she hurts the feelings of John."

The pilot episode's ending gives you a sense of deja vu as it ends with En, assuming the Donya Delilah role, telling John: "Magsumikap ka."

How does she think FPJ would react to her accepting the show?

"I really believe that Ronnie has something to do with me being offered this show. He wants me to work and be busy again. I never expected they'd offer the role of En to me, but I think after going through some hard times, it's time for me, for us, to laugh again."

Noel Trinidad says never in his wildest dreams did he think that he'd one day be paired with Susan, a movie queen, and even play her husband.

"That's why there was no reluctance for me when they offered me the role," he says. "I said okey lang kahit walang dialogue, na tinotoo naman nila."

John En Shirley starts airing this Saturday after Komiks.

* 1952 - Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan - Nepomuceno Pictures
* 1956 - Miss Tilapya - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1956 - Boksingera - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1956 - Kulang sa 7 - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1957 - Sino ang Maysala - Vera Perez Pictures
* 1957 - Pasang Krus - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1957 - Mga Anak ng Diyos - Vera Perez Pictures
* 1957 - Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1957 - Prinsesang Gusgusin - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1958 - Ako ang Maysala - Vera Perez Pictures
* 1958 - Mga Reyna ng Vicks - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1958 - Madaling Araw - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1958 - Tawag ng Tanghalan - Vera Perez Pictures
* 1958 - Ulilang Anghel - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1959 - Wedding Bells - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1959 - Mga Anghel sa Lansangan - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1960 - Beatnik - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1964 - The Dolly Sisters - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1965 - Portrait of My Love - Sampaguita Pictures
* 1968 - To Susan with Love
* 1968 - Bakasin Mo sa Gunita
* 1968 - Bandana
* 1968 - Sorrento
* 1968 - Maruja
* 1968 - Kulay Rosas ang Pag-ibig
* 1969 - Perlas ng Silangan FPJ Production
* 1974 - Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara
* 1977 - Gumising ka, Maruja
* 1986 - Payaso aka Clown
* 1988 - Buy One, Take One - Viva Films
* 1989 - Mundo Man ay Magunaw
* 1990 - Feel na Feel - Regal Films
* 1997 - Isinakdal ko ang Aking Ina
* 2003 - Mano Po 2: My Home


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Melanie Marquez

Mimilanie Laurel Marquez was born on July 16, 1964 and became a Miss International for the year 1979.

She is from Mabalacat, Pampanga and one of the daughters of the late director, Artemio Marquez. After winning the beauty crown, she went on to to pursue a career in modelling and show business, where she uses her nickname Melanie as a screen name. She has been active as an actress, TV host, film producer, and most recently, as a celebrity endorser.

In addition to being Ms. International 1979, Melanie was also the Face of the 80s winner in New York in 1985, was first runner-up in the Supermodel competition in 1986, and was the Most Glamorous Woman in Italy, also in 1986. In 2005, she also competed in the Mrs. World pageant.

Melanie also continues to coach girls internationally in pageants, often making appearances at local ones; her most recent noted appearances included the Binibining Pilipinas World of BC 2004 pageant, and the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada pageant, 2004. She was voted as the Most Beautiful Miss International in 2000.

Melanie had been to hell more times than what were probably enough for one lifetime. Before Adam, she already had four children from three husbands-Manuelito, 21, from action star and Pampanga Governor Lito Lapid; Mazen, 13, from an Arabian businessman; and Maxene Xuxa, 11, and Michelle Zarah, 8, from actor Derek Dee.

The twists and turns in her colorful life could shame those of a telenovela with the most convoluted script.

According to Melanie, "The most difficult part was when everything seemed to conspire against her.


Her ex-husband wanted her in jail. She said she was afraid, she'd lose custody over her two daughters. She had to run away with them and entered the US through the Mexican border because one of them didn't have valid papers.

His eldest son Manuelito rebelled against her. She had to flee to another country to lick her wounds and reassess her life.

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Famas Best Actor 2006-CESAR MONTANO

Famas Best Actor 2006-CESAR MONTANO* Ligalig





Other Nominees:
# Don't Give Up on Us (2006) - Piolo Pascual
# Kaleldo (2006) - Johnny Delgado
# Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) - Jericho Rosales
# Umaaraw, umuulan (2006) - Ryan Agoncillo

Famas Best Actor 2005-ROBIN PADILLA

Famas Best Actor 2005-ROBIN PADILLA * Visa loca, La





Other Nominees:
# Dubai (2005) - Aga Muhlach
# Kutob (2005) - Marvin Agustin
# Nasaan ka man (2005) - Jericho Rosales
# Pusang gala, Mga (2005) - Ricky Davao

Famas Best Actor 2004-PIOLO PASCUAL

Famas Best Actor 2004-PIOLO PASCUAL * Milan



Other Nominees:
# All My Life (2004) - Aga Muhlach
# Naglalayag (2004) - Yul Servo
# Panaghoy sa suba (The Call of the River) (2004) - Cesar Montano

Famas Best Actor 2003-JAY MANALO

Famas Best Actor 2003-JAY MANALO- * Bayaran






Other Nominees:
# Chavit (2003) - Cesar Montano
# Crying Ladies (2003) - Eric Quizon
# Filipinas (2003) - Richard Gomez
# Kung ako na lang sana (2003) - Aga Muhlach

Famas Best Actor 2001-ARMANDO GOYENA

Famas Best Actor 2001-ARMANDO GOYENA * Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)





Other Nominees:
# Abakada... Ina (2001) - Albert Martinez (II)
# Bagong buwan (2001) - Cesar Montano
# Gatas... Sa dibdib ng kaaway (2001) - Jomari Yllana

Famas Best Actor 2000-JOHNNY DELGADO

Famas Best Actor 2000-JOHNNY DELGADO * Tanging yaman



Other Nominees:
# Azucena (2000) - Dante Rivero
# Deathrow (2000) - Cogie Domingo
# Ika-13 kapitulo (2000) - Albert Martinez (II)
# Markova: Comfort Gay (2000) - Dolphy (I)

Famas Best Actor 1999-ALBERT MARTINEZ

Famas Best Actor 1999-ALBERT MARTINEZ para sa pelikulang SIDHI




Other Nominees:
# Alyas pogi: Ang pagbabalik (1999) - Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
# Dahil may isang ikaw (1999) - Aga Muhlach
# Muro-ami (1999) - Cesar Montano
# Saranggola (1999) - Ricky Davao

Famas Best Actor 1998-CESAR MONTANO

Famas Best Actor 1998-CESAR MONTANO * Jose Rizal



Other Nominees:
# Birador (1998) - Rudy Fernandez (I)
# Miguel/Michelle (1998) - Romnick Sarmenta
# Pusong mamon (1998) - Eric Quizon
# Sambahin ang ngalan mo (1998) - Eddie Garcia (I)

Famas Best Actor 1997 -PHILIP SALVADOR

Famas Best Actor 1997 -PHILIP SALVADOR * Bobby Barbers, Parak (1997)




Other Nominees:
# Hanggang kailan kita mamahalin (1997) - Richard Gomez
# Mariano Mison... NBI (1997) - Eddie Garcia (I)
# Nasaan ang puso (1997) - Christopher De Leon
# Paano ang puso ko? (1997) - Wowie De Guzman
# Rizal sa Dapitan (1997) - Albert Martinez (II)

Famas Best Actor 1996 -EDDIE GARCIA

Famas Best Actor 1996 -EDDIE GARCIA * Bakit may kahapon pa?





Other Nominees:
# Ama, ina, anak (1996) - Edu Manzano
# Bayarang puso (1996) - Aga Muhlach
# Hangga't may hininga (1996) - Phillip Salvador
# Utol (1996) - Cesar Montano

Famas Best Actor 1995- RICHARD GOMEZ

Famas Best Actor 1995- RICHARD GOMEZ * Dahas (1995)




Other Nominees:
# Father & Son (1995) - Dolphy (I)
# Matimbang pa sa dugo (1995) - Rudy Fernandez (I)
# Pamilya Valderama (1995) - Phillip Salvador
# Sana maulit muli (1995) - Aga Muhlach

Famas Best Actor 1994- RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.

Famas Best Actor 1994- RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. * Relax ka lang, sagot kita (1994)


Other Nominees:
# Antipolo Massacre (1993) - Cesar Montano
# Lipa Massacre (1994) - Joel Torre
# Lucas Abelardo (1994) - Roi Vinzon
# Maalaala mo kaya: The Movie (1994) - Richard Gomez

Famas Best Actor 1993 -PHILIP SALVADOR

Famas Best Actor 1993 -PHILIP SALVADOR * Masahol pa sa hayop (1993)



Other Nominees:
# Alyas Waway (1993) - Cesar Montano
# May minamahal (1993) - Aga Muhlach
# Sakay (1993) - Julio Diaz (I)
# Tumbasan mo ng buhay (1993) - Rudy Fernandez (I)

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1993 -RONALDO VALDEZ

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1993 -RONALDO VALDEZ * May minamahal (1993)



Other Nominees:
# Humanda ka mayor (1993) - Dick Israel
# Lumuhod ka sa lupa (1993) - Tirso Cruz III
# Mario Sandoval (1993) - Joonee Gamboa
# Sakay (1993) - Pen Medina

Famas Best Actor 1992 -AGA MULACH

Famas Best Actor 1992 -AGA MULACH * Sinungaling mong puso (1992)


Other Nominees:
# Bayani (1992) - Julio Diaz (I)
# Ikaw pa lang ang minahal (1992) - Richard Gomez
# Lucio Margallo (1993) - Phillip Salvador
# Sa aking puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story (1992) - Romnick Sarmenta

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1992-EDDIE GUTIERREZ AND GABBY CONCEPCION

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1992-EDDIE GUTIERREZ AND GABBY CONCEPCION

* Ikaw pa lang ang minahal (1992) - Eddie Gutierrez (I)
* Sinungaling mong puso (1992) - Gabby Concepcion

Famas Best Actor 1991 -CHRISTOPHER DE LEON

Famas Best Actor 1991 -CHRISTOPHER DE LEON * Ipagpatawad mo (1991)



Other Nominees:
# Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story (1991) - Rudy Fernandez (I)
# Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991) - Eddie Garcia (I)
# Contreras Gang (1991) - Edu Manzano
# Una kang naging akin (1991) - Gabby Concepcion

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1991-ERIC QUIZON

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1991-ERIC QUIZON * Hihintayin kita sa langit (1991)



Other Nominees:
# Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator (1991) - Dick Israel
# Huwag mong salingin ang sugat ko (1991) - Daniel Fernando
# Kislap sa dilim (1991) - Gabby Concepcion
# Mongolian Barbecue (1991) - Leo Martinez (II)

NORA AUNOR, The Superstar

NORA AUNOR BIOGRAPHY

Nora Aunor was born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1953 in Iriga, Camarines Sur. Acknowledged as the only Superstar of Philippine entertainment, she is a multi-awarded Filipino actress-singer. She as excelled in numeours stage plays, television shows, and concerts.

She won the Tawag ng Tanghalan in 1967 and has recorded more than two dozen albums and scores of hit singles. In addition, she has also awarded countless gold and platinum record awards.

His love team with Tirso Cruz the III was so popular to the Noranias that a doll was named Maria Theresa as their symbol of love.

Aunor has starred in more than 170 films and has reaped numerous local acting awards, three international best actress trophies and several industry citations. Her films have been showcased in numerous international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Moscow, New York and Hawaii. On screen, she has starred with the leading men of her time, including Joseph Estrada, who became the country’s president in 1998.

Among the notable films are:

HIMALA
A story about a visionary, Himala was the first and only Filipino film ever to qualify in the Competition Section of the Berlin International Film Festival (1983).



Aunor carries the distinction of hosting the longest-running musical variety show in Philippine television. Her show "Superstar" ran for almost two decades.

Also known in the Philippines as "Ate Guy", she acquired a following of fans known as Noranians, whose devotion to their idol was only matched by the fans of her contemporary Vilma Santos (known as Vilmanians). Although the rivalry between Noranians and Vilmanians remained mostly friendly, there have been times when clashes occurred in the streets of Manila.

A mother of five, her marriage to another multi-awarded local actor, Christopher de Leon, was annulled in the late 1990s.

In 2002, Aunor made her first TV show in decades and her first soap opera, entitled, Bituin, opposite Philippine's premier villain, Cherie Gil, aired on ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network.

Although she retains her Philippine citizenship, Aunor has spent much of her time in recent years in California, where she has a home.

Aunor was arrested on March 30, 2005 when airport screeners at Los Angeles International Airport stopped her on her way to Oakland, California and allegedly found 7.7 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (known in the Philippines as shabu} in her carry-on bag, and a glass pipe wrapped in a T-shirt. The day following her arrest, Aunor was released after posting a $10,000 bail. At the reading of the charge against her on April 21, she pleaded not guilty. The trial has been set for December 16, 2005.

On March 29, 2006 Aunor changed her plea to guilty to the charge of possession of a controlled substance. She entered a drug-diversion program and subsequently the criminal proceedings against her have been suspended while she is in the program. The charges against her are expected to be dropped once she completes her rehabilitation.


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Famas Best Actor 1989-TIRSO CRUZ III

Famas Best Actor 1989-TIRSO CRUZ III para sa pelikulang Bilangin mo ang Bituin sa Langit



from left to right; ricky davao, tirso cruz III and katrina halili

# Florencio Dino Public Enemy No. 1 (1989) - Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
# Imortal (1989) - Christopher De Leon
# Ipaglalaban ko (1989) - Rudy Fernandez (I)
# Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) - Phillip Salvador
# Lihim ng golden buddha (1989) - Jestoni Alarcon
# Tatak ng isang api (1989) - Ronnie Ricketts

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1990-EDU MANZANO

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1990-EDU MANZANO * Kaaway ng batas (1990)


Winner:




Other Nominees:
# Angel Molave (1990) - Efren Reyes Jr.
# Ayaw matulog ng gabi (1990) - Eddie Rodriguez (II)
# Kapag langit ang humatol (1990) - Jeffrey Santos

Famas Best Actor 1990- CHRISTOPHER DE LEON

Famas Best Actor 1990- CHRISTOPHER DE LEON * My Other Woman (








Other Nominees:
# Angel Molave (1990) - Phillip Salvador
# Barumbado (1990) - Robin Padilla
# Isa-isahin ko kayo (1990) - Ronnie Ricketts
# Kaaway ng batas (1990) - Rudy Fernandez (I)

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1989-RICKY DAVAO

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1989-RICKY DAVAO * Abot hanggang sukdulan (1989)



Other Nominees:
# Babangon ako't dudurugin kita (1989) - Bembol Roco
# Bukas ay akin, Ang (1989) - Cesar Montano
# Delima Gang (1989) - Efren Reyes Jr.
# Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police (1989) - Johnny Delgado
# Macho Dancer (1988) - Allan Paule
# Pahiram ng isang umaga (1989) - Eric Quizon

Famas Best Actor 1988-CHRISTOPHER DE LEON

Famas Best Actor 1988-CHRISTOPHER DE LEON para sa pelikulang Kapag Napagod Ang Puso

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1988-MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1988-MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ * Ibulong mo sa Diyos (1988)

A handsome hunk with features that made him look a bit like the late actor Chistopher Reeve, Miguel Rodriguez gave Richard Gomez a run for his money. Actually, the two were once together in the sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake" with Joey Marquez completing the wackiness.

Miguel was leading man material, paired opposite the likes of Sharon Cuneta and Snooky Serna. In 1989, he even had three leading ladies in the movie inspired by a popular song, "Si Aida, Si Lorna o Si Fe".

Although not as in-demand in the mid-90's as he was in the late 80's, Miguel was still one of the hot guys, appearing in Dawn Zulueta starrer "The Maggie Dela Riva Story" (1994) and Kris Aquino's "Saan Ako Nagkamali" and His last movie was "Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban" (1995).

Mstery remains to cloak the death of actor and once-upon-a-time politician Miguel Rodriguez whose to His Gunshot body was discovered last February 7, 1998 by household help inside his house in BF Homes Internal Village, Talon, Las Piñas City.Speculations are running high on the real cause of the actor's death. A certain Bernadette Puno, who claimed to be a cousin of Rodriguez, said the actor died due to "collapsed pancreas."

Other Nominees:

# Bukas sisikat din ang araw (1988) - Ernie Garcia (III)
# Kumander Dante (1988) - Paquito Diaz
# Magkano ang iyong dangal (1989) - Joel Torre
# Natutulog pa ang diyos (1988) - Dante Rivero
# Patrolman (1988) - Dick Israel

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Famas Best Actor 1987-RUDY FERNANDEZ

Famas Best Actor 1987-RUDY FERNANDEZ para sa pelikulang Operation:Get Victor Corpuz, The Rebel Soldier

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1987-JAY ILAGAN

Famas Best Supporting Actor 1987-JAY ILAGAN * Maging akin ka lamang (1987) -



Other Nominees:
# Balweg (1986) - Johnny Delgado

JUDY ANN SANTOS

Her name is Judy Anne Lumagui, better known by her screen name Judy Ann Santos. She was born on May 11, 1978.

She starred in the GMA's tearjerker Kaming Mga Ulila directed by Argel Joseph in 1986. She also starred in the soap opera headliner in IBC-13's Ula, Ang Batang Gubat.

She appeared as child star in Mother Lily's Regal Films and other independent film outfits.

It was in Mara Clara where she gained popularity with Glady Reyes as the villainess.
It lasted for five years and produced the Juday-Wowie tandem.



Juday's first lead movie role under the direction of Boots Plata, Star Cinema finally took notice and offered Juday her first movie under the production outfit - appropriately a movie version of Mara Clara was a hit.



When ABS-CBN wanted to start featuring young artists as headliners in their Star Drama Theater Presents anthology, Juday was the pioneer. To this day, she holds the distinction of being the only young star that was featured three times (four episodes each). In 1999, Juday was given her own Judy Ann Drama Special anthology after Esperanza ended. Despite the word drama in the title, she actually tackled a variety of roles, shifting from drama to comedy to action to horror to fantasy and back to drama.

Juday is a four-time recipient of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation award.

Her love tandem with Wowie de Guzman produced 12 films. Rico Yan also became a screen partner but not for long.

In Esperanza, the new love team of Piolo Pascual was born.

Juday continued to enjoy the best of both worlds. She became a most-sought after leading lady - teaming up with the likes of Mark Anthony Fernandez (1997's Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso MO? directed by Jose Javier Reyes), Jao Mapa (1997's Babae directed by Lupita Kashiwahara), Onemig Bondoc (1998's I’m Sorry My Love directed by then first-time filmmaker Joyce Bernal), Carlo Munoz (2001's Luv Txt directed by Rowell Santiago), Bong Revilla (2000's Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin directed by Danilo P. Cabreira) and Cesar Montano (1997's Sanggano directed by Toto Natividad). She also became the other-half of another love team. After a supporting role in 1999's Metro Manila Film Festival entry Esperanza directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Piolo Pascual earned leading man status together with Leandro Munoz in Kahit Isang Saglit (2000, directed by Gilbert Perez). Sans a love triangle, it was just Juday and Piolo sweating it out in the boxing ring of love in Bakit 'Di Totohanin (2001, directed by Boots Plata). Both movies passed the 100 Million peso mark despite the prevailing industry slump back then.

Nobyo niya si Ryan Agoncillo at balak nilang magpakasal sa madaling panahon.

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