Darna is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in Pilipino Komiks #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, whose stories he wrote and illustrated himself. This character first appeared in Bulaklak Magazine, Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. Ravelo left the Bulaklak Magazine publications due to differences with the publication's editors. One of the most popular Filipino superheroes, Darna has appeared in many films and several television series through the decades which have far overshadowed her actual comics tenure.
Cesar Demontaño Manhilot, known professionally as Cesar Montano, is a Filipino actor, film producer, film director and aspiring politician.
Erlinda Gaerlan Asturias-Aguilar, popularity known as Alicia Vergel, was a Filipino actress, film producer, entrepreneur and politician. She was known for playing fiesty, strong-willed characters and was famous for her portrayals in films of varying genres. She was the first recipient of FAMAS Award for Best Actress and Maria Clara Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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.
Geraldyn Schaer Bonnevie-Savellano, known by her stage name Dina Bonnevie, is a Filipino actress in the Philippines. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Awards, 2 Luna Awards and multiple 'Best Actress' wins and nominations across all leading award-giving bodies in the country.
Hiram na Mukha is a Philippine television series aired by ABS-CBN starring Heart Evangelista, TJ Trinidad and Geoff Eigenmann. It was based on the 1992 film of the same name. It is the second installment of Sineserye Presents. The series aired from April 23 to June 1, 2007.
Christopher Strauss de León is a Filipino actor and politician. Sometimes called the "King of Philippine Drama", he has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Palimos ng Pag-ibig is a drama series that was broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The series aired from March 5 to April 20, 2007 and was later replaced by Hiram na Mukha. It is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name. It was the first installment of Sineserye Presents.
Alice Dixson or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 1986, and represented the Philippines at the Miss International 1986 competition in Nagasaki, Japan, where she finished in the top 15.
Cherry Pie Sison Picache is a Filipino actress who has starred television and in mainstream and independent films and has worked as a print and TV commercial model for Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol. Cherry Pie is notable for her antagonist roles in Hiram na Mukha as Rose Ponce, the evil and avaricious cousin of Alicia, Pangarap na Bituin as the scheming and domineering Alberta Tuazon and Iisa Pa Lamang as Isadora, the wicked and greedy wife of Victor Castellejos who kills many characters in that series. Picache's portrayal of character became one of the most iconic villains in the Philippine history. After that, she played many kind-hearted mother roles in several television series.
Michelle Forster, also known as Mickey Ferriols, is an Filipino-American actress.
Pablo S. Gomez, was one of the top komiks writers in the Philippines. He was also a screenwriter and director. His most popular works include Kurdapya and Petrang Kabayo among others.
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan, popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo, known professionally as Dawn Zulueta, is a Filipino actress, host and commercial model. She was recognized as the only Filipino actor to win two different major accolades in acting categories in a single year when she won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the 1992 FAMAS Awards. She also appeared in Manila Standard's Top 10 Filipina actresses of the 1990s list of 1999.
Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury, known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress.
Nanette Gwen Medved is a Russian-Chinese philanthropist, businesswoman, and former actress and model based in the Philippines. She is the founder and chairwoman of Hope. She was honoured with a resolution passed by the Philippine House of Representatives, HR No. 1198, for being included in the Forbes list of Heroes of Philanthropy and has been awarded the NGO Leadership Award and Social Innovation Leadership Award from the Philippines Leadership Awards.
Melissa Mendez is a Filipina film and TV actress.
Alas Dose is a 2001 Philippine action film directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Cesar Montano, who wrote the story, and Christopher de Leon.
Batas Ko ay Bala is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Cesar Montano, Donita Rose, John Regala and Efren Reyes Jr.
Bituing Walang Ningning is a 1985 Filipino drama musical film directed by Emmanuel Borlaza and starring Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, and Cherie Gil. The screenplay by Orlando Nadres is based on the komiks serial of the same name by Nerissa Cabral.
