Venancio Johnson Paras Jr., better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season (1989). As its star center, Paras led the Shell Turbo Chargers to championship titles.
Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo. It was the highest grossing Filipino film until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. Each film was produced or co-produced by Star Cinema.
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor, known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor, film producer and professor. Noted for his performances in a range of genres across film and television, he began his career as a child actor debuting in the series Gulong ng Palad. With a career spanning nearly five decades, his accolades include Best Actor wins from the Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian and Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to numerous nominations from the FAMAS Awards and Young Critics Circle.
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is a 2008 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo. It is the sequel to a 2003 comedy film Ang Tanging Ina. It was released on December 25, 2008, as Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film also follows a 77-episode sitcom continuation, Ang Tanging Ina: The TV Series that ran from August 2003 to January 2005, with several plot developments that occurred in the series, such as the death of Ina's fourth husband Eddie and Ina giving birth to twins, being carried over to the rest of the films.
Rubi is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of 2004 Mexican TV series of the same title. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Don M. Cuaresma, Manny Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Diether Ocampo. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 15 to August 13, 2010, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine.
Petrang Kabayo is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars comedian Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting in 1988.
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin is a 2011 Filipino action comedy parody film directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It stars Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Eddie Garcia, Nikki Valdez, Vandolph Quizon, Derek Ramsay, and Jimmy Santos in their supporting roles. It is based on the 1980 comedy film Private Benjamin. A sequel, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, was released in 2014.
Moron 5 and the Crying Lady is a 2012 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, Martin Escudero, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, and John Lapus. It was released on April 7, 2012, and was distributed by Viva Films. A sequel, Moron 5.2: The Transformation, was released on November 5, 2014.
Sisterakas is a 2012 Filipino comedy parody film produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films and selected as one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars an ensemble cast including Ai-Ai delas Alas, Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino, alongside Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Tirso Cruz III, Epi Quizon, DJ Durano, Gloria Diaz and Xyriel Manabat in their supporting roles. The film was released nationwide in theaters on December 25, 2012.
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! is a 2012 Filipino romantic comedy film under Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Luis Manzano, Vice Ganda and Toni Gonzaga, and it is directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The film received mixed reviews from Filipino critics.
Bromance: My Brother's Romance is a 2013 Filipino screwball comedy satire film co-written and directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The story and screenplay written by various writers including Kriz G. Gazmen and Joel Mercado was based on a true story. Starring Zanjoe Marudo and Cristine Reyes, with the supporting cast include Arlene Muhlach, Nikki Valdez, Maricar de Mesa, and Joy Viado, the film revolves around twin brothers Brando and Brandy but when the latter was put into a coma, the former is forced to impersonate himself as his gay twin brother.
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy is a 2013 Filipino comedy parody film produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films starring Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Maricel Soriano, Joey Marquez, Ruffa Gutierrez, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon, Kiray Celis, Xyriel Manabat and Cristine Reyes in their supporting roles. It was one of the official entries of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Galema: Anak ni Zuma is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez and the 1987 Philippine film of the same name. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Toto Natividad and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Andi Eigenmann, Matteo Guidicelli, Bryan Santos, Meg Imperial, Derick Hubalde and Sheryl Cruz. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014, replacing Dugong Buhay and was replaced by Moon of Desire.
FlordeLiza is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1981 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, it stars Ashley Sarmiento, Rhed Bustamante, Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin and Desiree del Valle. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from January 19 to August 28, 2015, replacing Kapamilya Blockbusters and was replaced by All of Me.
Beauty and the Bestie is a 2015 Filipino action comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, alongside James Reid and Nadine Lustre. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Joseph Estrada Paras, also known as Joey Paras, was a Filipino actor, filmmaker, singer, screenwriter, playwright, and television host.
Jonathan Aguilar Garcia, better known by his stage name Chokoleit, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series Marina. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in the Philippines.
The 47th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSF-BOEA), honored the personalities, movies and TV programs in the Philippines, and took place on April 17, 2016, at the Novotel Grand Ballroom, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. The award-giving body honors Filipino actors, actresses and other performers' commercial success, regardless of artistic merit, in the Philippine entertainment industry. The awards night was aired on ABS-CBN's "Sunday Best" on May 1, 2016.
Langit Lupa is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Carlo Po Artillaga, Myla Ajero-Gaite and Ludwig Peralta, it stars Xia Vigor and Yesha Camile. It aired on the network's Prime Tanghali line up and worldwide on TFC from November 28, 2016, to April 28, 2017, replacing Be My Lady and was replaced by Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.
Ang Tatay Kong Nanay(My Father, My Mother) is a 1978 Filipino comedy-drama film that tackles parenting and homosexuality, and how it is not an issue in raising a child. The movie was directed by Lino Brocka and written by Orlando Nadres.
