The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of 14 islands in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The CNMI includes the 14 northernmost islands in the Mariana Archipelago; the southernmost island, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.
The Mariana Islands, also simply the Marianas, are a crescent-shaped archipelago comprising the summits of fifteen longitudinally oriented, mostly dormant volcanic mountains in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, between the 12th and 21st parallels north and along the 145th meridian east. They lie south-southeast of Japan, west-southwest of Hawaii, north of New Guinea, and east of the Philippines, demarcating the Philippine Sea's eastern limit. They are found in the northern part of the western Oceanic sub-region of Micronesia, and are politically divided into two jurisdictions of the United States: the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and, at the southern end of the chain, the territory of Guam. The islands were named after the influential Spanish queen Mariana of Austria following their colonization in the 17th century.
Melchora Aquino was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" because of her old age during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1899). She was also known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.
Kristina Bernadette "Kris" Cojuangco Aquino-Yap (locally[ˌkɾisʔɐˈxiː.no]; born February 14, 1971 is a Filipino retired television presenter, actress, talent manager and film producer. She notably appeared as Princess Intan in the acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians and is a recipient of 42 PMPC Star Awards for Television, 10 Golden Screen Awards and a FAMAS Award.
Vanessa Joy Lachey is an American television host, model and actress. She was named Miss Teen USA in 1998. She has been a New York–based correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and hosted Total Request Live on MTV. She has starred in two network sitcoms and hosted various competition and reality shows. Lachey portrayed the lead role in the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021–2024) for three seasons.
PinoyBig Brother is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Kapamilya Channel based on the Dutch reality television franchise Big Brother. Originally hosted by Willie Revillame, Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez, it aired on ABS-CBN from August 21, 2005 to August 4, 2019. The show returned on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida and Yes Weekend line up from December 6, 2020 to October 26, 2024. In the span of almost 20 years, the Philippine version has already aired 17 seasons. Currently, a spin-off program was premiered on December 9, 2024 and ended on January 24, 2025 called PBB: Gen 11 Big 4Ever as the Gen 11 housemates come back to Big Brother's house.
Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo-Padilla professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez, is a Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, television host, VJ and actress.
Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano, professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is also Vice President for Production & Artist Management for O/C Records a fast rising music & entertainment agency in the Philippines.
Mimilanie Laurel Marquez, popularly known as Melanie Marquez, is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 1979.
German Molina Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.
Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats-Yambao, known professionally as Camille Prats, is a Filipino actress, TV host, public speaker, and businesswoman. Recognized as the original "Princess of Drama", she has starred in a series of successful films and television shows, gaining media attention when she played the titular protagonist in Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa.
Megan Lynne Talde Young-Daez is a Filipino actress and beauty queen, who won Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned Miss World 2013. She is the first delegate from the Philippines to win the title of Miss World.
María Beatriz del Rosario Arroyo y Pidal, religious name María Rosario of the Visitation, was a Filipino nun and the founder of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines.
Good Morning Kuya, also known as GMK is a Philippine television news broadcasting and talk show broadcast by UNTV. Originally hosted by Daniel Razon, it premiered on July 23, 2007 replacing Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba?. Razon, Ayra Mariano, Joshua Dionisio, Ian Miranda, Tini Balanon and Celine Ang currently serve as the hosts. The show also provides various public services by means of a free clinic, a free orphanage, free education, free transient home, free legal services and free rides during weekday mornings. Look-a-likes of Manny Pacquiao and Mr. Bean gives an added twist in the show. Good Morning Kuya or GMK can be viewed from 5:00 am to 7:30 am. In 2015, it extended again back to 3 hours from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. On October 21, 2024, the program is extended to 3 hours and 30 minutes from 5:00 am to 8:30 am PST.
Alejandro "Kim" Ilagan Atienza, also called Kuya Kim, is a Filipino television presenter. Prior to becoming the resident weather anchor for TV Patrol, Atienza served as councilor of the 5th District of Manila for three terms. He is known for his famous trivia stints on TV and radio, especially in his own show, Matanglawin. He is currently working at GMA Network as a segment presenter for 24 Oras, and as the host of daytime variety game show TiktoClock and infotainment program Dami Mong Alam, Kuya Kim!.
General elections were held in the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, 4 November 2014. The elections coincided with the 2014 United States midterm elections. Voters in the Northern Mariana Islands voted for the governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, the non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives, attorney general, 6 seats in the Northern Mariana Islands Senate, all twenty seats in the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives, 4 mayors, seats for the municipal council, and seats for the board of education. Additionally, a referendum involving changes to the constitution was held.
Mariano Fernández de Folgueras y Fernández Flores was a Spanish military and colonial administrator who twice became the governor-general of the Philippines, from 1806 to 1810 and from 1816 to 1822. It was during his term when the people from Ilocandia revolted against Spain in 1807, the Napoleonic Spain was established in 1808 and the Viceroyalty of New Spain was dissolved in 1821.
The sixth season of StarStruck, is a 2015 Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Megan Young, it premiered on September 7, 2015. The segment hosts are StarStruck graduates Mark Herras, Miguel Tanfelix, Kris Bernal, and Rocco Nacino, and they serve as journey hosts, who are tasked to join the hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Jennylyn Mercado and Dantes is also part of the council. The season ended with 76 episodes on December 19, 2015, having Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda as the Ultimate Survivors.
Coraleen "Cora" Sarah Waddell is a Filipino actress.
Shanaia Ricelle Tabuac Galorport, better known by her stage name as Shanaia Gomez, is a Filipino-Italian actress and singer. She is best known for appearing in the 10th season of the ABS-CBN reality show Pinoy Big Brother.
