Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal, professionally known as Donna Cruz, is a Filipino singer and actress. Since the middle of the 1990s, she has released 8 studio albums and also featured as an actress in local films. In addition she appeared on four soundtrack albums.
Venesa Moreno Lacsamana, professionally known as Alma Moreno, is a Filipino actress and politician.
Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs is a Filipino singer, songwriter, comedian and actor. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules, Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga!, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, Power of 10, Party Pilipinas and Sunday All Stars.
Ang TV was a Philippine youth-oriented comedy variety show which its aired on ABS-CBN from October 19, 1992 to March 7, 1997, replaced by Zenki. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor Kaluskos Musmos,, The Big Big Show as a spiritual processor, and its foreign counterpart The Mickey Mouse Club. Prior to 1992, TV executive Freddie Garcia and ace TV director Johnny Manahan organized the ABS-CBN Talent Center and enlisted a group of kids and pre-teens to create the first ever youth-oriented comedy-variety show in the Philippines. Its phenomenal success in 1993 had ABS-CBN develop provincial versions of Ang TV in Cebu, Bacolod and Davao.
Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa, is a Filipino actor. He is also an accomplished painter.
Palibhasa Lalake is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN which ran from March 3, 1987, to November 9, 1998, and was replaced by Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako. The program was directed by Johnny Manahan.
Maria Luisa "Angelu" De Leon-Rivera, better known by her stage name Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician.
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno.
Viva Films, Inc. is a Filipino film production company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1981, by Vic del Rosario Jr. and his sister Tess Cruz.
Di Ba't Ikaw is a 1999 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Jessa Zaragoza, Angelika dela Cruz, Jao Mapa and Jomari Yllana. It premiered on May 17, 1999 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Del Tierro. The series concluded on October 29, 1999 with a total of 120 episodes.
Eduardo Castro Zialcita is a Filipino public servant, businessman, and academic who currently serves as the Dean of the Graduate School of Business at University of Perpetual Help System. He is also a professor on the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy programs at the same university and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. As a politician, he served as Representative of Parañaque for its Lone District from 2001 to 2004 and its 1st District from 2004 to 2010.
Hawak Ko ang Langit is a 2003 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Assunta de Rossi and Jomari Yllana. It premiered on July 14, 2003. The series concluded on November 7, 2003 with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Walang Hanggan in its timeslot.
José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician.
Renz Marion Aluquin Fernandez Real Identity Name Renz Marion Aluquin Galicio is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Lorna Tolentino and stepgrandson of film director Gregorio Fernandez. He is a contract star of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, but in 2013 he starred in the GMA television series Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko as Luis Grande. He worked with his half-brother Mark Anthony Fernandez for their father's film Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (1995) and Magpakailanman episode Lubog sa putik is based on 2009 Quezon floods.
Gwapings Live! is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and Jao Mapa, it premiered on October 4, 1992. The show concluded on October 10, 1993, with a total of 51 episodes.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1976. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
Aster Amoyo is a Filipino television host, entertainment writer and talent manager. She currently hosts a YouTube channel TicTalk with Aster Amoyo. She has interviewed president Bongbong Marcos and First-lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval, Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu. Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.
Pare Ko is a 1995 Philippine coming of age slice of life youth drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film's title is derived and inspired from the hit 1993 song of the same name by the alt-rock band Eraserheads. Starring Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Jao Mapa, Claudine Barretto, Gio Alvarez, Nikka Valencia, and Victor Neri, the film revolves around a group of teenage friends who are struggling in their own everyday lives like romance, family bonds, and treasured friendships. Supporting and special participation cast include Elizabeth Oropesa, Edgar Mortiz, Tessie Tomas, Gina Pareño, Ramil Rodriguez, Koko Trinidad, and Anita Linda.
