Alberto Pineda Martinez, is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Teleseryes", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and cinema. He is best known for his performances in acclaimed films such as Rosario (2010), Rizal in Dapitan (1997), Segurista (1996) and Sidhi (1999), as well as in multiple hit television series like Ang Probinsyano (2015), Kadenang Ginto (2018), Juan dela Cruz (2013) and The Generals Daughter (2019).
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo, better known by her stage name Julie Vega, was a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the peak of her career at age 16. She won two FAMAS Awards for Best Child Actress during her brief showbiz career.
Philippine television drama, also known as teledrama, Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. Teledrama is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "telebisyón" (television) and "drama".
Valiente is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Herman Escueta and Jose Rowel Icamen, it stars Michael de Mesa and Tirso Cruz III. It premiered on February 10, 1992 on ABS-CBN replacing Agila and aired its final episode on the network on January 27, 1995. The series premiered on GMA Network on January 30, 1995. The series concluded on September 12, 1997.
Palimos ng Pag-ibig is a 1986 Filipino drama film directed by Eddie Garcia. The film was based on the 1970 movie The Baby Maker that was initially adapted by Nerissa Cabral into a Komiks series.
!Oka Tokat is a Philippine television drama horror fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Ricky Davao, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Paolo Contis, Agot Isidro, Joy Viado, Giselle Sanchez, Marc Solis, Lorena Garcia, Bojo Molina, Carmina Villaroel, Alessandra De Rossi, Jeffrey Quizon, Tin Arnaldo, Mel Martinez, Onemig Bondoc, Meryll Soriano, Nelson Evangelista, Alwyn Uytingco, Shaina Magdayao, Emman Abeleda, Joy Chiong and Jiro Manio. It aired on the network's evening line up from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002, replacing Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata and was replaced by OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo!.
Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V is a Filipino actor. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as Mula sa Puso, Budoy, Princess and I, Muling Buksan ang Puso and She's the One. He is best known for his role as Alexander "Xander" Grande III in the television series Forevermore in 2014–15, alongside Liza Soberano. Since then, he has starred in the films Just the Way You Are (2015), Everyday I Love You (2015), Dukot (2016), My Ex and Whys (2017), Seven Sundays (2017), and Alone/Together (2019); and the television series Dolce Amore (2016), Bagani (2018), and Make It With You (2020).
Nagsimula sa Puso is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series that aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block. The show aired from October 12, 2009 to January 22, 2010, replacing Kambal sa Uma and was replaced by Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?. It is a remake of the 1990 film of the same name starring Hilda Koronel. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Ruel S. Bayani and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Maja Salvador, Coco Martin, Nikki Gil, and Jason Abalos.
Magkaribal is a 2010 Philippine drama television series starring Bea Alonzo and Gretchen Barretto. The series ran on ABS-CBN from June 28 to November 5, 2010, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 and was replaced by Perfect Match.
Catherine Janice Yap de Belen, better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress. She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" for her acting prowess and exceptional portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror films.
Maria la del Barrio is a Philippine remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name, starring Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 15, 2011 to March 2, 2012, replacing Mula sa Puso and was replaced by Wako Wako.
Anna Luna is a Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN and RPN. Starring Margarita Fuentes, Ricky Belmonte and Melissa Mendez, it aired from November 27, 1989 to September 29, 1995. Anna Luna made a comeback during the glory days of Philippine drama and became a contemporary for some other series like Mara Clara, Agila and Valiente.
Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame, known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actress.
Annaliza is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series based on the 1980 television series that starred Julie Vega, together with Alicia Alonzo, Renato del Prado, Augusto Victa and Daria Ramirez. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from May 27, 2013 to March 21, 2014, replacing Little Champ, and was replaced by Mirabella. It starred Andrea Brillantes for her first lead role, Zanjoe Marudo, Denise Laurel, Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia and Carlo Aquino.
Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza, known professionally as Andrea Brillantes, is a Filipino actress, model and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit. After playing minor and supporting roles in a number of television programs, she starred in her breakthrough titular role, Annaliza. She is best known for her portrayal as Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the melodrama Kadenang Ginto. Her accolades include two PMPC Star Awards for Television and a Box Office Entertainment Awards.
Reynante Hofileña Abellana, professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series Anna Liza in the 1980s.
Pure Love is a 2014 Philippine television drama series loosely based on the 2011 South Korean television drama series 49 Days. It stars Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos. The series aired on ABS-CBN from July 7 to November 14, 2014 replacing Mirabella and was replaced by Bagito.
Kadenang Ginto is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Francine Diaz, Andrea Brillantes, Beauty Gonzalez, Dimples Romana, Albert Martinez, Louise Abuel, Adrian Alandy and Richard Yap. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up from October 8, 2018 to February 7, 2020, replacing Asintado and was replaced by Love Thy Woman.
Batang Quiapo is a 1986 Filipino action comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Maricel Soriano. The film is the first and only collaboration between Poe and Soriano, and was Poe's first film under Regal Films. The film broke box-office records of its time.
