Batanes, officially the Province of Batanes, is an archipelagic province in the Philippines, administratively part of the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the Philippines, and the smallest, both in population and land area. The capital is Basco, located on the island of Batan and also the most populous in the province.
Kennedy Chu is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, actor, cook; and a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band F4. Educated in Singapore, he speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
Uyugan, officially the Municipality of Uyugan, is a 6th class municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,380 people, making it the least populated town in the province and second least populated in the country, behind Kalayaan, Palawan.
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century.
Moments of Love is a 2006 Philippine romance film directed by Mark Reyes from a screenplay written by Gina Marissa Tagasa, based on an original story by the film's producer, Annette Gozon-Abrogar. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle.
Habang May Buhay is a 2010 Philippine television drama medical series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is a remake of the 2000–2001 Philippine television authologies series of the same title aired on IBC. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, it stars Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes, Derek Ramsay, Joem Bascon, Will Devaughn, Rio Locsin, Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, and Gina Alajar. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 1 to May 14, 2010 replacing Boys Over Flowers: One More Time. This also marks Santos and Reyes' reunion project in 13 years since they were together in Mara Clara.
Ang Panday is a 2009 Filipino action fantasy film adapted from Carlo J. Caparas' Panday comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, it stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla in the title role, Phillip Salvador and Iza Calzado. It was one of the entries in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Hiyas is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel Silang, The Fierce Warrior by Sofia, the series is the sixteenth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., Theodore Boborol and Catherine O. Camarillo, it stars Zanjoe Marudo and Megan Young. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from May 28 to July 13, 2012, replacing Wako Wako and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Pintada.
Muling Buksan ang Puso is a 2013 Philippine television drama melodrama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Nuel C. Naval, Manny Q. Palo, Jojo A. Saguin and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 8 to October 4, 2013, replacing Apoy sa Dagat and was replaced by Maria Mercedes.
Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the film veteran which won Best Actress awards from the Gawad Tanglaw, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival and Young Critics Circle for her portrayal of the titular character.
Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla, known professionally as Kim Rodriguez, is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in Kakambal ni Eliana as a girl with a twin snake and in Strawberry Lane where she played a boyish girl who got sent to a rehabilitation center for youth offenders.
Mary Rosalind Soriano Revillame, known professionally as Meryll Soriano, is a multi-awarded Filipino actress.
Sharon Rosenfeld, better known by her screen name Nikka Valencia, is a Filipino film, television and theater actress.
Silvino Artemio Barsana Agudo, also known as S.B. or Binong, was a Filipino businessman, lawyer, World War II veteran, and public servant. He was the governor of Batanes province from 1968 to 1971.
Padre de Familia is a 2016 independent family drama film, starring Nora Aunor and Coco Martin. The film was premiered at selected cinemas in Europe and the Middle East.
Maria Leonora Teresa is a 2014 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria. The film was named after the Guy and Pip's doll of the same name.
Culion is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Alvin Yapan, starring Iza Calzado, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Meryll Soriano. Set in the 1940s, it tells the story of three women seeking a cure of leprosy. The name derives from the eponymous island in Palawan once known as a major leper colony.
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin is a Philippine television drama series broadcast Kapamilya Channel. Directed by FM Reyes and Avel E. Sunpongco, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 17, 2020, to March 19, 2021, taking the timeslot last occupied by Make It with You and The World of the Married and was replaced by Huwag Kang Mangamba.
Maalaala Mo Kaya, also known as Memories in English, is a Filipino television series, which was first aired on May 15, 1991. MMK is the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television.
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress who has had an extensive career in film, television and stage. She is known primarily for her dramatic performances in period drama, psychological thriller, supernatural horror and fantasy. She made her acting debut in the 2002 drama Kung Mawawala Ka. She landed her first leading role in the romantic drama Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004) opposite Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas. She received acclaim for her early roles in films such as Milan (2004), Sabel (2004) and Sigaw (2004), where she won Best Supporting Actress at the Gawad Urian Awards for the latter. She had her breakthrough in the fantasy Encantadia as Amihan. She reprised the same role in the succeeding sequels Etheria, Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas and Mulawin: The Movie.
