MILA OCAMPO

MILA OCAMPO BIOGRAPHY




Mila Ocampo was a 1959 Miss PPP winner. She appeared in Takdang Sandali with Amado Cortez, Gloria Sevilla and Von Serna whom she would later marry. Her daughter Snooky Serna also entered showbiz.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Mila Ocampo

CHARLENE GONZALES

CHARLENE GONZALES BIOGRAPHY





Charlene Mae Bonnin Gonzalez Muhlach is a television and film personality and former beauty queen from the Philippines. Born to actor Bernard Bonnin and model/beauty queen Elvira Gonzales on May 1, 1974 she has also joined showbiz together with his brother Richard Bonnin.

Gonzalez won the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant held in Manila, where she won the Best National Costume award and was one of the top 6 finalists. She produced one of the most famous answers in an international beauty competition. When asked by the host about the number of islands in the Philippines, she boldly asked back, "Hightide or lowtide?"

She is presently married to Filipino actor Aga Muhlach and has twin children named Andres and Atasha. She is also a talk show host and a commercial model.

* 2000s
* 1990s

1. "Dyesebel" (2008) TV series .... (2008)
2. Iligpit si Bobby Ortega, markang bungo 2 (2001)

3. Resbak, babalikan kita (1999)
4. Ben Delubyo (1998)
5. Bridesmaids (1997) .... Laura
6. Epimaco Velasco (1997)
7. Kadre (1997)
8. Parak: The Bobby Barbers Story (1997)
... aka Bobby Barbers, Parak (Philippines: Tagalog title: alternative title)
... aka Parak (Philippines: Tagalog title: short title)
9. Bilang na ang araw mo (1996)
10. Dyesebel (1996) (as Charlene B. Gonzalez) .... Dyesebel
11. Ikaw naman ang iiyak (1996)
12. P're hanggang sa huli (1995)
13. Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng buhay ko (1994) .... Perla/Pearl
14. "Oki Doki Doc" (1993) TV series

15. Kalabog en Bosyo (????) .... Marlene

For news articles about Charlene Gonzales go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Charlene Gonzales

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.

For news articles about Cynthia Ugalde go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Cynthia Ugalde

MARGIE MORAN

MARGIE MORAN BIOGRAPHY




Maria Margarita “Margie” Roxas Moran-Floirendo, from the Philippines, won the Miss Universe crown in 1973 in Athens, Greece.

The full-time university student and part-time Auggie Cordero model won the right to represent the country in the Miss Universe pageant after winning the Miss Philippines competition. Moran said that she entered the contest because of the incessant urgings of friends and family.

The 19-year-old, 5ft 6in beauty was one of the favorites during that edition, also garnering the Miss Photogenic title.

She appearedin one movie OH MARGIE OH opposite Victor Laurel in 1973.

She eventually married Congressman Antonio "Tony Boy" Floirendo and settled in Davao, managing a resort called "Pearl Farm" in Samal Island.

GLORIA DIAZ

GLORIA DIAZ



Ilocos region of Northern Philippines. Often referred to as one of the Díaz clan in newspapers, Díaz was one of 12 children. One of her sisters, Rio Diaz-Cojuangco, was also a Filipino actress and beauty titlist, who fell ill with colon cancer and died after a six-year battle.

1969 Miss Universe

She was approached by an individual who believed she would do well in the Miss Universe competition and groomed the young woman. Oddly, none of her family members took the competition seriously and did not accompany Díaz to Florida. Díaz was only eighteen when she became Miss Universe of 1969 after outsmarting other candidates on the question on how to welcome the first men that had just landed on the moon--Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins--as soon as they were back on the planet. She was crowned in the international American-owned pageant in 1969 in Florida, U.S. after their footage was set on the Statue of Liberty in New York.

Acting career

Her first movie was Pinakamagandang Hayup sa Balat ng Lupa which was directed by Celso Ad Castilli. She also appeared in comedy pictures opposite Vic Vargas.

Díaz is also a well-respected actress in the Philippine film and TV industry. Her box-office mettle, as well as her acting prowess, was recently honored when she received the most-coveted FAMAS Award (the Philippine equivalent of the Oscars) of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences for Best Supporting Actress in her role as a spinster adoptive mother in the FAMAS Best Picture Nasaan Ka Man (2005).

Seh was married and separated from Bong Daza, the son of the famous TV personality Nora Daza. They have one daughter and an adopted son. Isabella is now joining the
showbiz.

Selected Filmography

* Sana Maulit Muli (2007) TV Series
* Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)
* Nasaan Ka Man (2005) (FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actress)
* Sa Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (2005)
* So... Happy Together (2004)
* Star Circle National Teen Quest (2004) TV Series
* Sarah: The Teen Princess (2003) TV Series
* Nympha (2003)
* Batang West Side (2002)
* Milagro's Calling (2001)
* Bakit 'di Totohanin (2001)
* Kool Ka Lang (2001) TV Series
* Kung Mawawala Ka (2001) TV Series
* Anna Karenina (1996) TV Series
* Bob, Verushka & The Pursuit of Happiness (2000)
* Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999)
* Jose Rizal (1998) (FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actress nominee)
* Miguel/Michelle (1998) (FAMAS Awards: Best Actress nominee)
* Kirot sa Puso (1997)
* Reputasyon (1997)
* Dyesebel (1996)
* Trese (1990)
* My Pretty Baby (1989)
* Menudo't Pandesal (1987)
* Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha (1986)
* Lalakwe (1985)
* Momooo (1984)
* Cinq et la Peau (1982) aka Five and the Skin (International: English title)
* Palabra De Honor (1981)
* Uhaw na Dagat (1981)
* Ikaw ang Miss Universe Nang Buhay Ko (1979)
* Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977)
* Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon (1976)
* Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1974) (FAMAS Awards: Best Actress nominee)
* Andres de Saya
* Andres de Saya 2
* Andres de Saya 3
* Goatbuster
* Island of Desire
* Sagot ng Puso
* Sa Totoo Lang!
* Working Girls 2
* Jose Rizal

For news articles about Gloria Diaz go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Gloria Diaz

HELEN GAMBOA

HELEN GAMBOA




Helen Gamboa—A 1961 first runner-up of the Miss Pres Phtography of the Philippines, she was introduced in Gorio and His Jeepney with co-star Chiquito under the Larry Santiago Productions. She also appeared in Banda Uno which was produced by Virginia Montes and a Darna movie which starred Vilma Santos and where she played an arch enemy villainess as a planet woman. She is the wife of ex-Senator Tito Sotto and the mother of Ciara Sotto.

She's the aunt of Sharon Cuneta. Sharon's mother Elaine Cuneta is her sister.



1. "Sa dulo ng walang hanggan" (2001) TV series .... Nelia Santos

2. Oras-oras, araw-araw (1989)
3. Kailan mahuhugasan ang kasalanan (1989)
4. Hot Summer (1989)
5. Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You (1985)

6. Roberta (1979)
7. Feliciano (1978)
8. Kapitan Kulas (1975)
... aka Kapitan Kulas, ang Kilabot ng Sierra Madre (Philippines: Tagalog title: long title)
9. Darna and the Giants (1974) .... X3X
... aka Darna & the Giants (Philippines: English title)
10. Biktima (1974) .... Nurse

11. Bang-shang-a-lang (1968)
12. Kailanma'y di ka mag-iisa (1968)
13. Let's Go Hippie (1968)
14. May I Go Out (1968)
15. Ngitngit ng pitong whistle bomb (1968) .... Nerissa
16. O kaka, o kaka (1968)
17. Operation: Discotheque (1968)
18. Otra vez, señorita (1968)
19. Like father, like son: Kung ano ang puno siya ang bunga (1967)
20. Target: The A-Go-Go Generation (1967)
21. Doble trece (1966)
22. Stranger in the Night (1966)
23. Guillermo Bravado (1965)
24. Dolpinger (1965)
25. Hugo, the Sidewalk Vendor (1962)
26. Gorio and His Jeepney (1962)
27. Sakay and Moy (1962)
28. Palanca (1960)

29. Maalaala mo kaya (1954)

For news articles about Helen Gamboa go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Helen Gamboa

Chat Silayan

Date of Birth
1960, Philippines

Date of Death
23 April 2006, Quezon City, Philippines. (colon cancer)

Birth Name
Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan

Spouse
Mike Bailon 3 children

Trivia

Former beauty queen turn actress. She was the daughter of Filipino actor Vic Silayan.

Miss Philippines 1980.

Third runner up in the 1980 Miss Universe held at Sejong Cultural Center, Seoul, South Korea on July 7, 1980 in which Shawn Weatherly won the title.

Succumbed to colon cancer at the Saint Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City 7:55 pm of April 23 2006. She was brought to the hospital on March 31, 2006. She fought cancer for almost two years.

For news articles about Chat Silayan go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Ace Vergel

ALICE DIXSON

Alice Dixson



Date of Birth
28 July 1969

Birth Name
Alice C. Dixson

Spouse
Ronnie Miranda (28 May 1998 - present)


Became popular due to the shampoo commercial in which she uttered "I can feel it", which become a byword.

She starred in Dyesebel in 1997.


In 1999, she migrated to Canada where her celebrity webmaster Ronnie Miranda is based.

She's back again in the Philippines. She is now Ina Magenta, the role of Charito Solis in Okay Ka Fairy Ko. She used to be Faye, the fairy-wife of Enteng.

* 1998 Manila Film Festival Best Actress Awardee for the movie "Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo"
* 1997 Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nominee for the movie "To Saudi With Love"
* 1987 Philippine Movie Press Club Award for Most Promising Star
* Creative Guild of Accredited Advertising Agencies Award of Recognition as Commercial Model Discovery of 1987

ACHIEVEMENTS

* Semi-Finalists in the Miss International Pageant held in Nagasaki Japan (1986)
* Miss Philippines International (1986)
* Eat Bulaga "Reyna ng Santacruzan" (1986)

For news articles about Alice Dixson go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Alice Dixson

JOSEPHINE ESTRADA

Josephine Estrada




Josephine Estrada was one of those many beauty titleholders to grace the Philippine movie world in the 60s. Almost as soon she was voted Miss Luzon of 1960, Miss Aviation of 1961 and runner-up in the Miss Philippines pageant losing to eventual winner, Edita Vital by only one vote, Dr. Jose Perez of Sampaguita Pictures was already handing her a movie contract. She decided to skip her medical studies to pursue a movie acting career. She made Ginang Hukom, her debut movie, Sa Linggo ang Bola, The Big Broadcast, Tatlong Panata and Octavia.

In 1962, she finally represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe Pageant. With beauty, brain and talent, there was no turning back for Estrada from then on. She was given an important role and her biggest break in Bird of Paradise, together with two other beauty queens, Cynthia Ugalde and Sylvia Gumabao. With the proper guidance of his mother studio, her career zoomed, more movies followed--- Holiday in Bali, Tanzan the Mighty, Tanzan vs. Tarzan, Prinsipeng Tulisan, Anak ni Kamagong, Ang Rosaryo at ang Tabak, among others. Estrada went freelance sometime in 1965 and became the favorite leading lady of top actors that time--- Joseph Estrada in Tatak: Double Cross, Tony Ferrer in Sabotage and The Infiltrators, Bernard Bonnin in Hijack and Estranghero, Jun Aristorenas, Eddie Gutierrez, Vic Vargas, Eddie Mesa and others


Former Miss Philippines (1962, for the Miss Universe Pageant) Josephine Estrada has remarried and lives in Washington D.C.

Films:

HIRAM NA KAMAY 1962
CLOSE TO YOU 1967
ALL OVER THE WORLD 1967
HOLIDAY IN BALI 1962
BRAVADOS 1967
LET'S DO THE PSYCHEDELLIC '68 1967
HUGONG PANGAHAS 1967
D'SOUND BEATS -SOUL DISCOTHEQUE A-GO-GO
LAS VEGAS A-GO-GO 1967
GOIN' TO A GO-GO 1967
SKULL COMMANDOS 1967
TATLONG HARI 1968
CHAKU-JUDO AIKIDO 1968
JUNIOR CURSILLO 1968
TATAK DOUBLE CROSS 1968
SUMMER LOVE

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Josephine Estrada

LILY MARQUEZ

Lily Marquez Biography




Lily Marquez was a nother Miss PPP (1958) winner. She appeared in Bon Voyage which was headlined by Fernando Poe, Jr. and Leonor Vergara, together with Bob Soler, Lani Oteyza, Eddie Mesa, Jose Romulo , Lauro Delgado and Lopito under the direction of Chat Gallardo for Premiere Productions Inc. Director Artemio Marquez discovered that she was perfect for playing the roles of villianess. She became the wife of actor Ronald Remy.

They have a daughter Jackie Kookooritchkin who became a TV host.

She died on march 10, 2007 from lung cancer.

For news articles aboutLily Marquez go to CelebritiesCorner.

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Lily Marquez

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.

Back to Movie Celebrities

entertainment, Philippine movie actors , Philippine movie actresses Melanie Marquez