Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Yasmien Kurdi graduated magna cum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Bianca Charlotte King-Wintle is a German-born Filipino-Canadian former actress best known for playing the role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint (2011), as Aviona in the hit fantaseryeMulawin (2004), as well as her first lead prime time soap, Luna Blanca (2012), where in she played the title role of black-skinned Luna.
Joseph Bitangcol is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.
Aileen Quimado Iwamoto, known by her stage name Iwa Moto, is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap and Valentina in Darna.
Sine Novela is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a television adaptation of the Philippine films. It premiered on April 30, 2007 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Princess Charming. The series concluded on October 22, 2010 with a total of 21 installments and 1,727 episodes. It was replaced by Little Star in its timeslot.
Pasan Ko ang Daigdig is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1987 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the fourth installment of Sine Novela. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Yasmien Kurdi, JC de Vera and Gina Alajar. It premiered on September 10, 2007 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso. The series concluded on January 11, 2008 with a total of 89 episodes.
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the My Lover, My Wife and Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du. Under ABS-CBN, she is best known for her portrayal as Alex Acosta on Doble Kara.
Saan Darating ang Umaga? is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eleventh instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Yasmien Kurdi. It premiered on November 10, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan. The series concluded on February 27, 2009 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? in its timeslot.
Viva Films, Inc. is a Philippine film production and distribution company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1981 by Vic del Rosario Jr. and his sister Tess Cruz. Viva Films is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment and GMA Pictures.
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1982 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the ninth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Marvin Agustin, Camille Prats and Diana Zubiri. It premiered on June 23, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on November 7, 2008 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by Saan Darating ang Umaga? in its timeslot.
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. It premiered on March 2, 2009 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Saan Darating ang Umaga?. The series concluded on June 19, 2009 with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin in its timeslot.
Robert Riu Andrews, popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up.
Jacob David R. Clayton, also known by his stage name, Jacob Rica, is a former Filipino/British child actor. He is half British. He is currently under GMA Artist Center until 2016 handled by director Maryo J. de los Reyes. He took part in the action adventure series Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan aired on GMA Network. In 2008, he joined the main cast of the eleventh installment of Sine Novela Saan Darating Ang Umaga?, Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? and Regular TV Host Walang Tulugan, GMA Network's midnight variety show.
Darating ang Umaga is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Eula Valdez and Vina Morales, along with an ensemble cast, it aired on the network's Teleserye Primetime Bida line up from March 3 to November 14, 2003, replacing Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan and was replaced by Meteor Fever in Manila.
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino, known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of StarStruck. He is an exclusive artist under GMA Artist Center.
Raymond Lauchengco is a Filipino actor, artist, and singer with roots in musical theater. His foray into showbusiness began at the age of 12 when he played the role of Louis, son of Anna, in the Repertory Philippines staging of The King and I.
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion is a Filipino actor, athlete, pilot and singer.
Jaypee James de Guzman is a multi-awarded actor in the Philippines. He was a famous child star of the '80s along with Bamba, Lady Lee, RR Herrera, Chuckie Dreyfus, Glaiza Herradura, Rose Ann Gonzales, Matet de Leon and Aiza Seguerra, among others. He received his first award as the Best Child Performer in the Metro Manila Film Festival movie Teng Teng De Sarapen (1983) starring Dolphy and Alma Moreno.
Hiram na Anak is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio and Leanne Bautista in the title role. It premiered on February 25, 2019 on the network's afternoon line up. The series concluded on May 3, 2019, with a total of 48 episodes.
