Thursday, July 31, 2008

Famas Best Supporting Actress 1952-NIDA BLANCA

Famas Best Supporting Actress 1952-NIDA BLANCA

Sunday, July 27, 2008

MARICEL SORIANO

MARICEL SORIANO BIO

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Maricel Soriano (born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano on February 25, 1965), is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.

Dubbed as the Diamond Star of Philippine movies, she started acting at the age of six with the 1971 film My Heart Belongs to Daddy with fellow child actress Snooky Serna.

In 1974, she received her first award as Best Child Actress at the age of nine at the 9th Manila Film Festival for Virgo Film's Alaala mo, Daigdig ko (Your Memory is My World). She won her second acting award at the 1974 Ilo-ilo Film Festival for the movie version of the TV sitcom John En Marsha which later became the longest running Philippine Sitcom.

Maricel developed her comic skills under the aegis of the Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy and the late Nida Blanca, one of the country's top caliber actors, both of whom she considered as second parents.

In the 80's she was launched to full stardom as one of the Regal Babies with then-archrival Snooky Serna, Dina Bonnevie, Gabby Concepcion, Albert Martinez, Alfie Anido, Jimi Melendez, and her loveteam and one-time boyfriend, William Martinez. Her 1985 film Hinugot sa Langit, produced by Regal films and directed by the late National Artist Ishmael Bernal, is now considered one of the classics of Philippine cinema. Her classic films of the 80s include Minsan May Isang Ina, Saan Darating ang Umaga?, Teenage Marriage, Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit, Hinugot sa Langit, The Graduates, Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, and Babaing Hampaslupa.


She became known as 'Taray Queen' for her comedic antics on films which amused Filipino audiences. Excelling both in drama and comedy, she has collected a number of awards most notable of which are the two Asian TV Awards as Best Comedy Actress, and two FAP awards, two FAMAS and two PMPC Star Awards for her drama performances. Her classic films of the 90s include 90s - Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal, Vampira, Separada, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, Dahas, Ama,Ina,Anak, Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap, Minsan Lamang Magmamahal, Nasaan ang Puso, Soltera

She received four consecutive nominations for FAMAS Awards in the years 1994,95,96,97.

Her 1995 film Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home) produced by Reyna films was the official Philippine entry to the 1996 Oscar awards.

In 1999, she was named as one of the Top 100 Stars of Philippine Cinema All-Time by Manila Times and in 2005 she was listed by the Director's Guild of the Philippines as one of the Top 15 Best Actresses of All Time.

Her most notable films of the 2000s include Abandonada, Mila, Mano Po, Filipinas, Numbalikdiwa, I will Survive, Inang Yaya, Paraiso and A Love Story.

On January 5, 2008, she won the Best Actress award for Bahay Kubo.

Maricel won in 38th Box Office Queen and King Entertainment Awards as Film Actress of the Year for her performance in A Love Story.

During this time, she also had two sons, Marion Soriano, and Sebastian Soriano.

She was once romantically linked to William Martinez and Ronnie Ricketts.

She was married to Edu Manzano but did not have a child.

She bore a son with a the brother of Jalosjos.

source: wikipedia

2007

* Bahay Kubo- Eden Manahan
* A Love Story - Joanna Villanueva
* Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa episode 'Umiyak man ang Langit'-Jocelyn

2006

* Inang Yaya - Norma
* Numbalikdiwa - Portia

2004* I Will Survive - Cynthia
2003* Filipinas - Yolanda

2002* Mano Po - Vera Go

2001* Mila - Mila Cabangon

2000* Tunay na Mahal - Casilda
* Abandonada- Gemma

1999* Sa Piling ng mga Aswang - Marines
* Soltera - Sandra

1998* Sige Subukan Mo - Panyang
* Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo - Doris

1997* Nasaan ang Puso aka Where Is the Heart - Joy
* Minsan Lamang Magmahal- Marieta
* Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian - Roselle

1996* Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap - Elena
* Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin - Sally
* Ama, Ina, Anak

1995* Dahas - Luisa
* Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin - Jacinta
* Ikaw Pa, Mahal Kita - Corina
* Pustahan Tayo Mahal Mo Ako - Sendra

1994* Separada - Melissa
* Vampira - Paz
* Nagkataon, Nagkatagpo - Jessie
* Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin - Terry

1993* Manchichiritchit -Dory
* Ligaw-ligawan, Bahay-bahayan, Kasal-kasalan


1992* Ang Tange Kong Pag-ibig
* Dobol Dribol - Estefan
* Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal - Adela Sevilla

1991* Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik - Malou
* Tatlong Maria

1990* John and Marsha '90 - Shirley

1989* Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang - Donna
* Leon at Tigre- Alice
* Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib - Mariel
* Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig
* Gorio en Tekla - Gorio/Gregory

1988* Babaing Hampaslupa
* Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
* Super Inday and the Golden Bibe - Inday
* Taray at Teroy - Taray

1987* Maria Went to Town
* Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa - Angeline
* Jack en Poy - Jack

1986* Payaso (special participation)
* Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig - Belinda
* Batang Quiapo - Maria
* Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Anna
* I Have Three Hands
* The Graduates
* When I Fall in Love
* Inday, Inday sa Balitaw - Inday

1985* Inday Bote - Inday
* Pahiram ng Ligaya
* Hinugot sa Langit - Carmen Castro
* John and Marsha sa Probinsya - Shirley
* Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
* Ride on Baby

1984* Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday
* Teenage Marriage - Miriam
* Pepe en Pilar - Pilar
* Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
* Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit - Clarisse/Clarissa

Famous line: Ayoko ng masikip..

* Daddy's Little Darling - Honey
* Da Best of John & Marsha - Shirley
1983* Saan Darating ang Umaga? - Shayne

Famous Line: Nasa Puso Nasa Utak...

* Daddy Knows Best
* Minsan may Isang Ina - Noemi
* I Love You, I Hate You
* To Mama with Love - Sabrina
* Boystown

1982* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
* Hindi Kita Malimot
* Mother Dear
* Schoolgirls
* My Heart Belongs to Daddy
* The Story of Three Loves
* Dancing Masters 2 (Hongkong)
* Summer Love
* Galawgaw

1981* Age Doesn't Matter
* Pabling
* Bitagin: Bilibid Boys (special participation)
* Oh My Mama

1980* John and Marsha 4 -Shirley
* Underage - Cecilia

1978* Yakuza Connection

1977* John and Marsha 3 - Shirley

1976* John and Marsha 2 - Shierly

1975* La Fuerza de tigre aka Kill the Tiger
* Mahalin Mo Sana Ako

1974* Somewhere Over the Rainbow
* Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko

1973* John and Marsha - Shirley

1971* My Heart Belongs to Daddy

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

GELLI DE BELEN

GELLI DE BELEN


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GELLI DE BELEN was born Anna Gianelli De Belen on May 25, 1973. She is the sister of another popular actress and TV host JANICE DE BELEN and the wife of another popular actor-singer, ARIEL RIVERA.

She and Ariel have two boys.

Films:

1. Mahal kita, walang iwanan (2000) .... Cecille
... aka I Love You, Do Not Leave Me (Philippines: English title)

2. Walang katumbas ang dugo (1998)
3. Ayos lang, pare ko (1997) .... Chayong
4. Sarraza (1997)
5. Ikaw pala ang mahal ko (1997) .... Ria
6. Iskalawag (1997) .... Grace
7. Ober da bakod 2 (1996)
... aka Over the Bakod 2 (Philippines: English title)
8. Radio Romance (1996)
9. Taguan (1996) .... Yoyah
10. Impakto (1996)
11. Batas ko ang katapat mo (1995)
12. Asero (1995)
13. The secrets of Sarah Jane - sana'y mapatawad mo (1994) .... Sarah Jane
... aka The Sarah Jane Salazar Story (Philippines: English title: alternative title)
14. Ober da bakod: The Movie (1994)
15. Iligpit si Victor Saraza (1994)
16. Pusoy dos (1994)
17. Makuha ka sa tingin (kung puede lang) (1993) .... Ana
18. Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout (1993) .... Gagay/Ringga
19. Astig (1993) .... Jessa
20. Apoy sa puso (1992)
21. Andrew Ford Medina: Huwag kang gamol (1991) .... Janice
... aka Andrew Ford Medina (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
22. Pitong gamol (1991)
23. Rocky n Rolly: Suntok sabay takbo (1990)
24. Petrang kabayao 2: Ang ganda-ganda mo (1990)
... aka Petrang kabayo 2 (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
25. Paikot-ikot (1990)
26. Tootsie-Wootsie: Ang bandang walang atrasan (1990)
... aka Tootsie-Wootsie (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)

27. Imortal (1989)
28. Wooly Booly: Ang classmate kong alien (1989) .... Girlie
29. Dear Diary (1989)
30. Estudyante blues (1989)
31. Aso't pusa (1989)
32. Bondying: The Little Big Boy (1989)
... aka Mars Ravelo's Bondying: The Little Big Boy (Philippines: English title: complete title)
33. Lahat ng ito pati na ang langit, Ang (1989)
... aka Pablo S. Gomez's Ang lahat ng ito pati na ang langit (Philippines: Tagalog title: complete title)
34. I Love You 3X a Day (1982)
... aka I Heart You 3X a Day (Philippines: English title)


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Thursday, July 24, 2008

EDU MANZANO

EDU MANZANO BIO

EDU MANZANO


Edu Manzano is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician. He was born on September 14, 1955 as Eduardo C. Manzano in San Francisco, California. He had joined and served the US military for 4 years.

He was formerly married to actress and now governor of Batangas, Vilma Santos , for four years, which ended in a definite separation. They had a son, Luis Philippe Manzano , during their union. He is now the live-in partner of actress Rina Samson. He has a total of three children all in all, with Luis, Amanda Danielle, and Lorenzo.

He started his acting career during the late 70’s, and he still has not slowed down just yet. His last movie though was way back in 2003, concentrating more on his television career nowadays with game shows, soap operas, and sitcoms, but he is still on top of the market.

Manzano is currently the host of Pilipinas, Game KNB?. Initially, he replaced Kris Aquino for an indefinite period. However, in mid June 2007, ABS-CBN announced that he will permanently replace Kris Aquino for the show.


Manzano is the father of Philippine actor Luis Philippe Manzano and the former husband of Batangas governor Vilma Santos. He was once romantically linked with Edu Manzano.

He had been elected as president of Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino, or KAPP for short, which is the Philippines’s actors’ guild, in 1995.

He is also active in politics, having been the vice mayor of Makati during the late 90’s. He is now the current chairman of the Optical Media Board, replacing Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. when he went on to run as a senator. Edu had considered running for senate himself during the 2007 Senatorial Elections, but he backed out despite the support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, citing lack of funds as the reason for his retraction from the race.

* Ang Tanging Ina (2003)
* The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003) .... Atty. Frank Chavez
* Tatarin (2001) .... Paeng Moreta
* Kaaway hanggang hukay (2001) .... Col. Carlos Ricarte
* Tanging Yaman (2000) .... Art
* Abandonada (2000) .... Edwin
* Minsan ko lang sasabihin (2000)
* Minsan, minahal kita (2000) .... Louie
* Huwag mo akong subukan (2000)
* Emilio Aguinaldo (2000)
* Soltera (1999)
* Markado (1999)
* Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
* Gangland (1998)
* Jesus Salonga, alyas Boy Indian (1998)
* Anting-anting (1998)
* Hanggang dito na lang (1997)
* Simaron, Barya lang ang halaga ng ulo mo (1997)
* Minsan lamang magmahal (1997)
* Totoy Hitman (1997)
* I Do, I Die (Diyos ko Day) (1997)
* Batang PX (1997) .... Dante
* Totoy Hitman (1996) .... Allan
* Bagsik na Kamao (1996) .... Ibanez
* Mortal Kong Kaaway Kaibigan Kong Tunay (1996) .... Raymond
* Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo na (1996) .... Brando
* Tubusin ng Bala ang Puso ko (1996) .... Lorenzo
* Sa kamay ng batas (1995) .... Calderon
* Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim (1995) .... Zaragoza
* Baby Love (1995)
* Batas ko ang katapat mo (1995) .... Mike
* Costales (1995) .... Daniel Costales
* Gao ya xian (1995) .... Edu
* Wanted: Perfect Father (1994) .... Mr. Manyakis
* Zaccharias (1994) .... Ismael Zacarias
* Magkasangga Sa Batas (1994) .... Lt Hector Paile
* Darna: Ang pagbabalik (1994) .... Dominico Lipolico
* Hong tian mi ling (1994) .... Eddie
* Separada (1994) .... Dondi
* Ika-11 utos: Mahalin mo, asawa mo (1994)
* Di na natuto, Sorry na pwede ba? (1993)
* Task Force Habagat (1993) .... Col.Panfilo "Ping" Lacson
* Geron Olivar (1993) .... Frankie
* Galvez: Hanggang sa dulo ng mundo hahanapin kita (1993)
* Dugo ng panday (1993)
* Pretty Boy Hoodlum (1992).... Bobby Imperial
* Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992)
* Pangako sa iyo (1992) .... Raymond
* Alyas Boy Kano (1992) .... Boy Kano
* Noel Juico: Batang Kriminal (1992) .... Perez
* Darna (1991) .... Dominico Lipolico
* Sagad hanggang buto (1991) .... Zapanta
* Kumukulong dugo (1991)
* Maging sino ka man (1991)
* Contreras Gang (1991)
* Kailangan Kita (1991) .... Luis
* BOYONG MANALAC: Hoodlum Terminator (1991).... Lt.Mendez
* Kaaway ng batas (1990)
* Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay (1990) .... Gino
* Joe Pring 2: Kidlat ng Maynila (1990).... Garim
* Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (1990)
* Kapitan Jaylo: Batas Sa Batas (1989).... Mendoza
* Isang araw walang Diyos (1989) .... Jay Molina
* Hindi Palumpig (1989)
* Eagle Squad (1989)
* Babaing hampaslupa (1988)
* Hati tayo sa magdamag (1988)
* Misis mo, misis ko (1988)
* Alabok sa ulap (1987)
* Working Girls 2 (1987)
* Jack and Jill (1987)
* Huwag mong itanong kung bakit? (1987)
* Ano ang kulay ng mukha ng Diyos (1986)
* Captain Barbel (1986)
* Kailan tama ang Mali (1986)
* Nakagapos na puso (1986) .... Rolly
* Till We Meet Again (1985)
* Hindi nahahati ang langit (1985) .... Ronald
* Pati ba pintig ng puso (1985)
* Palimos ng pag-ibig (1985) .... Rodel
* Working Girls (1984)
* Schoolgirls (1983)
* Alaga (1980)
* Romansa (1979)
* Kapag puso'y sinugatan (1979)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

LUIS MANZANO

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LUIS MANZANO BIO

Luis Philippe Santos Manzano, nicknamed Lucky Manzano (born April 21, 1981 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines), is a Filipino actor and television host. He is a son of verteran actors, Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano. He inherited his prominent Chinese physical features from his mom, who is a governor of Batangas province.

Manzano was born to Filipino actors Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano. His stepfather is Former Philippine senator Ralph G. Recto of Batangas. His half-brother is Ryan Christian Recto.

He studied at the De La Salle University's College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management.


Television
2008

*Diyosa
*I am KC
*Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition -host
* Entertainment Live - Host/Himself
2007
*Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan
*Your Song: Pasan
*Rounin
*Your Song: Ikaw
*Your Song: If We Fall In Love
2006
*Crazy For You
*Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Host/Himself
*Komiks Presents: Mga Paa ni Isabella
*Star Circle Summer Kid Quest Host/Himself
*Tonight with The Manzanos Host/Himself
*Your Song: I'll Never Get Over You (Getting Over Me)
2005
*Kampanerang Kuba
*Qpids 2005 Host/Himself
*Bora: Sons of the Beach
*Star Circle National Teen Quest Host/Himself
*ASAP 2005- Host/Himself
2004
Star Circle Quest Host/Himself
MYX 2004 VJ

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

ROSA ROSAL

ROSA ROSAL BIOGRAPHY

PICTURE OF ROSA ROSAL


Florence Danon Gayda (born October 16, 1931), better known as Rosa Rosal, is a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actress dubbed as the "original femme fatale of Philippine cinema". She is also known for her work with the Philippine National Red Cross. For her humanitarian activities, she received the 1999 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, an award widely considered as Asia's Nobel



Rosal was born Florence Danon in Manila. Her mother hailed from Pampanga, while her father was of French and Egyptian descent. Her half-brother, Don Danon, once acted as a stand-in for the Hollywood actor Rudolph Valentino.

She was discovered by no less than the owner of the Nolasco Brothers Studio, Luis Nolasco.

She was cast in Fort Santiago in 1946. ago (1946). Her screen name was taken from the Tagalog words for "rose" and "gardenia".In 1947, Rosal was cast opposite Leopoldo Salcedo in Kamagong . He was made to sign a contract with LVN Pictures in a starring role in Biglang Yaman.

She appeared in costume dramas such as Prinsipe Amante sa Rubitanya (1951), and in such neo-realist dramas as Lamberto Avellana's Anak Dalita (1956), Tony Santos's Badjao (1956), and Manuel Silos's Biyaya ng Lupa (1959), which she cites as the best film she has ever made. She was named FAMAS Best Actress in 1955 for Sonny Boy, and would be nominated three other times, for Dagohoy (1953), Biyaya ng Lupa, and Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati na ang Langit (1989).

Offscreen, Rosal led a quiet and private life. She enrolled in night classes at the Cosmopolitan Colleges and obtained a degree in Business Administration in 1954. She was married briefly in 1957 to an American pilot, Walter Gayda, with whom she had a child, Toni Rose, who later became a television host.

In the 1960s, Rosal became one of the first leading Filipino actors to appear regularly on television. She was a fixture on Cecille Guidote Alvarez's dramatic series Balintataw on ABC-5. In the 1970s, Rosal starred in Iyan ang Misis Ko, a family-oriented sitcom with Ronald Remy. In 1976, Rosal would also appear in Behn Cervantes's Sakada, a film which was banned by the martial law government of President Ferdinand Marcos.

Rosal joined the Philippine National Red Cross as a volunteer-member of its Blood Program in 1950, and was elected to its Board of Governors in 1965.

Rosal has also hosted two public-service television programs, Damayan and Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, which solicit financial and medical aid for indigent medical patients.



In 1999, Rosal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service. She was cited for "her lifetime of unstinting voluntary service, inspiring Filipinos to put the needs of others before their own.

In 2006, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo bestowed on Rosal the Order of the Golden Heart with the rank of Grand Cross for a lifetime in public service and for her work with the Red Cross.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

CELIA RODRIGUEZ

CELIA RODRIGUEZ

PICTURE OF CELIA RODRIGUEZ


Celia Rodriguez joined the movie industry in the late 50's. She was a contract star of Premiere Production.

Known to be sophisticated and glamorous star, she can speak in fluent English, Tagalog and Spanish. She was born in 1934 in Irosin Sorsogon.

She won four Famas awards; one as Best Actress in the movie Lilet, and three Best Supporting Actress in 1964, Kulay Dugo ang Gabi,1966, The Passionate Strangers and 2003, Magnifico.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

TESSIE QUINTANA

TESSIE QUINTANA BIOGRAPHY

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picture of tessie quintana

tessie quintana

Tessie Quintana--She was a singer-dancer in Life Theater's stage shows when the Japanese invaded the country. She appeared in Dawn of Freedom, an action movie directed by Gerardo de Leon. She and her loveteam partner Armando Goyena appeared in Prinsesang Basahan, Hawayana, Tia Loleng, Virginia and Isabelita for LVN Pictures, Inc. She also starred in Krus na Banal and Candaba (withTeody Belarmino), Bayan o Pag-ibig (with Rogelio de la Rosa), Dalawang Panata (with Jaime dela Rosa), Limang Punglo and Singsing na Tanso (with Nestor de Villa), Dalagang Nayon and Abarinding (with Carlos Salazar).She was a miansta in the Juan Tamad series with Manuel Conde which his own film outfit, MC Productions Inc., produced. She also did Sarah Sollente and Tokyo 1960 (with Eddie de Mar and Zaldy Zshornack under the direcion of Teoderico C. Santos for C. Santiago Film Organizations released thru Peoples Pictures, Inc. She won the FAMAS Best actress for Alaala Kita. She was married to actor Johnny Reyes.

She was the perennial partner of Armando Goyena. She got another sister, Rebecca who also became an actress. She died of cancer.


1. Si Juan Tamad at si Juan Masipag sa pulitikang walang hanggan (1963)
2. Sarah Sollente (1962) .... Sarah Sollente
3. Alaala kita (1961)
... aka You Are in My Memory (Philippines: English title)
4. Juan Tamad Goes to Society (1960)
5. Juan Tamad Goes to Congress (1960)

6. Kadenang putik (1959)
7. Singing Idol (1958)
... aka The Singing Idol (Philippines: English title)
8. Batas ng puso (1958)
9. Kurangga (1958)
10. Obra Maestra (1958) .... (segment "Tokyo")
11. Water Lily (1958)
12. Tokyo 1960 (1957)
13. Bicol Express (1957)
14. Familia Alvarado (1957)
15. Pabo Real (1957)
16. Yaya Maria (1957)
17. Abandonado (1956)
18. Palasyong pawid (1955)
... aka Wood Palace (Philippines: English title: literal title)
19. Abarinding (1954)
20. Damong ligaw (1954)
21. Krus na bakal (1954)
22. Singsing na tanso (1954)
... aka Silver Ring (Philippines: English title: literal title)
23. Dagohoy (1953)
24. Dalagang nayon (1953)
25. Philippine Navy (1953)
26. Amor mio (1952)
... aka My Love (Philippines: English title: literal title)
27. Tenyente Carlos Blanco (1952)
28. Tiya Loleng (1952)
29. Anak ng pulubi (1951)
30. Nasaan ka, giliw (1951)
... aka Love, Where Are You? (Philippines: English title)
31. Talisman (1951)
32. Candaba (1950)

33. Ibigin mo ako, lalaking matapang (1949)
34. Hen. Gregorio del Pilar (1949)
35. Tambol Mayor (1949)
36. Virginia (1949)
37. Pista sa nayon (1948)
38. Sa Tokyo ikinasal (1948)
39. Liwayway ng kalayaan (1944)
... aka Dawn of Freedom
40. Palaris (1941)
41. Paraluman (1940)

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

VINA MORALES

VINA MORALES BIOGRAPHY

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

RITA GOMEZ

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RITA GOMEZ BIOGRAPHY

The first Filipino to be billed with a title before her name. On a comeback stint in the Bomba (Bold) Era of Philippine movies, the title "Ms." was added by her manager before her name to maintain her stature as one of the Philippines' most revered actresses.

She won the Famas Best Actress in 1959 in the movie Talipandas. She won it again in 1971 for Bakit Ako Pa?

She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 1953 for Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo; Famas Best Actress in 1956 for Via Dolorosa and again nominated in 1957 for the movie Rubi-Rosa.

She received two more nominations in the Best Supporting Category for the following years; 1980, Salawahan and 1981, Tanikala.

She also received two more nomination in the Famas Best Actress Category; 1961, Tatlong Magdalena and 1972, Pagdating sa Dulo.

She married and separated from Ric Rodrigo, another popular actor. Their son, Ronald Bregandahl also joined the movie.

She migrated to the United States and remarried. She died of cancer.


# Ina, kasusuklaman ba kita (1985)
# Gamitin mo ako (1985) .... Toyang
# Tanikala (1980)

# Salawahan (1979)
# "Executive Suite" .... Theresa (1 episode, 1976)
- Re: The Trap (1976) TV episode .... Theresa
# Scotch on the Rocks to Forget, Black Coffee to Remember (1976)
# Savage Sisters (1974) .... Matron Ortega
# Daigdig ng sindak at lagim (1974) .... Lady of Darkness
# Kung bakit dugo ang kulay ng gabi (1974)
... aka Night of the Zombies (Philippines: English title)
# Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973) .... The Mad Scientist
# Takbo, Vilma, Dali! (1972)
# Pagdating sa dulo (1971) .... Paloma Miranda
... aka At the Top (informal English title)
... aka Reaching the Top (International: English title)
# Huwad (1971)
# Bakit ako pa? (1970)

# Balisong 29 (1963)
# Anak, ang iyong ina! (1963) .... Conchita
# Pitong kabanalan ng isang makasalanan (1962)
... aka Pitong makasalanan (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
# Anak ng Diyos, Mga (1962)
# Apat na yugto ng buhay (1961)
# Ito ba ang aking ina (1961)
# Double Cross (1960)
# Tatlong Magdalena (1960)
... aka The Three Magdalenes (Philippines: English title)

# Kamandag (1959)
# Tanikalang apoy (1959)
# Pitong pagsisisi (1959)
... aka The Seven Repentances (Philippines: English title)
# Reyna ng Vicks, Mga (1958)
... aka The Queens of Vicks (Philippines: English title)
# Talipandas (1958)
... aka Traitor (Philippines: English title)
# Tatlong ilaw sa dambana (1958)
# Rubi-Rosa (1957) .... Rubi/Rosa
# Diyosa (1957) .... Diyosa
# Pasang krus (1957)
# Batang bangkusay (1957)
# Via Dolorosa (1956)
# Senyorita de kampanilya (1956)
# Anak ng espada (1954)
... aka Daughter of the Sword (International: English title: literal title)
# Milyonarya at hampaslupa (1954)
# Reyna bandida (1953)
# Maldita (1953)
# Sawa sa lumang simboryo, Ang (1952)
... aka Python at the Old Dome (Philippines: English title: literal English title)

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Friday, July 04, 2008

VIC DIAZ

VIC DIAZ BIOGRAPHY

PICTURE OF VIC DIAZ

Vic Díaz (born 1932 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino former character actor who mostly portrayed villains. He is also the father of the late Teddy Diaz the legendary founding guitarist of the Filipino Rock band The Dawn.


* 1957 - Bicol Express (Premiere)
* 1958 - Malvarosa (LVN)
* 1958 - Eddie Junior Detective (LVN)
* 1958 - Obra-Maestra (People's)
* 1958 - Ana María (LVN)
* 1958 - Casa grande (LVN)
* 1958 - Sisang Tabak (Cinematic Phil Inc.)
* 1959 - The Scavengers (Lynn-Romero Productions)
* 1963 - Cavalry Command (Premiere)
* 1964 - Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi...aka The Blood Drinkers (USA) (People's Pictures)
* 1964 - Flight To Fury
* 1964 - Moro Witch Doctor (Associated Producers Inc.)
* 1965 - Operation C.I.A. (Allied Artists Pictures Corporation)
* 1965 - The Ravagers (Hemisphere Pictures Inc.)
* 1966 - The Passionate Strangers (MJP)
* 1966 - Hell of Borneo
* 1968 - Mission Batangas (Diba Productions)
* 1968 - Escape to Mindanao (Universal TV)
* 1969 - Surabaya Conspiracy
* 1969 - Impasse (Aubrey Schenck Productions)
* 1970 - Nam's Angels (Fanfare Films Inc.)
* 1971 - Blood Thirst (Shot 1965, not released in U.S. until 1971)
* 1971 - Beast of the Yellow Night (Cinema Projects International)
* 1972 - Night of the Cobra Woman (New World Pictures)
* 1972 - Black Mama, White Mama (American International Pictures)
* 1972 - The Big Bird Cage (New World Pictures)
* 1972 - Superbeast (A&S Productions)
* 1972 - Daughters of Satan (A&S Productions)
* 1973 - Fly Me
* 1973 - Wonder Woman (American National Enterprises)
* 1973 - Savage! (New World Pictures)
* 1973 - Beyond Atlantis (Dimension Pictures Inc)
* 1973 - A Taste of Hell
* 1974 - The Deathhead Virgin
* 1974 - Savage Sisters

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