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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