Saving Face is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Alice Wu, in her feature-length debut. The film focuses on Wilhelmina, a young Chinese American surgeon; her unwed, pregnant mother; and her dancer girlfriend. It was the first Hollywood movie that centered on Chinese Americans since The Joy Luck Club (1993).
María la del Barrio is a Mexican telenovela produced by Angelli Nesma Medina for Televisa in 1995. The series is a remake of Los ricos también lloran. María la del Barrio is considered one of the world's most popular and successful shows ever, having been broadcast in over 180 countries. It is the last part of the Trilogía de las Marías.
Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee, professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, host, swimmer, triathlete, duathlete and writer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama Katorse (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake Maria la del Barrio (2011). He also starred in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), and Muling Buksan ang Puso. He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.
Bazaar (transl. Market) is a 1982 Indian drama film directed by Sagar Sarhadi and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Smita Patil and Supriya Pathak. The film set in Hyderabad, India, highlights the issue of bride buying in India, through the tragedy of a young girl being sold by needy parents to affluent expatriate Indians in the Gulf.
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo, better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales, is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest. She came to prominence in her lead role Katorse.
Amparo Quintos Posadas-Sandoval, better known by her stage name as Paw Diaz is a Filipino former actress. She came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN's reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist.
My Girl is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 2005 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Erick C. Salud and Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from May 26 to September 5, 2008, replacing Maligno and was replaced by I Love Betty La Fea.
Katorse is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a 1980 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, it stars Erich Gonzales, Ejay Falcon, Xian Lim and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 24, 2009 to January 8, 2010, replacing Boys Over Flowers and was replaced by Tanging Yaman. It tells the story of a simple small-town girl who fell in love with a childhood friend who later fathers a child with her.
Tanging Yaman is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Manny Q. Palo, Lino S. Cayetano and Trina N. Dayrit, it stars Erich Gonzales, Melissa Ricks, Enchong Dee, Ejay Falcon, and Matt Evans. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 11 to May 21, 2010, replacing Katorse and was replaced by Momay.
Here Comes the Bride is a 2010 Filipino comedy film starring Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas, Jaime Fabregas, Tom Rodriguez, and John Lapus. It was released by Star Cinema and directed by Chris Martinez.
Diane Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Alex Fletcher. The character made her first appearance on 1 September 2010. Diane was introduced into the series by Hollyoaks' executive producer Paul Marquess, during his rejuvenation of the show. Marquess axed numerous characters and replaced them with new families. Fletcher began filming in June 2010, the same month her casting was publicised. Diane was introduced with her husband, Rob and stepchildren, Sinead and Finn O'Connor. The O'Connors are one of three families that were introduced 2010. Diane is characterised as a "loving wife" and a "devoted stepmum". Fletcher initially hoped that Diane would be likeable, despite her over the top demeanour. Fletcher believed Diane has a good relationship with her step-children and was loathe to portray her as "the wicked stepmother".
Maria la del Barrio is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 1995 Mexican drama series of the same title. Directed by Rory B. Quintos, Richard V. Somes and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 15, 2011 to March 2, 2012, replacing Mula sa Puso and was replaced by Wako Wako.
Ina, Kapatid, Anak is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Jojo A. Saguin, it stars Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, Cherry Pie Picache, Janice de Belen, Ariel Rivera, Ronaldo Valdez, Eddie Gutierrez and Pilar Pilapil. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 8, 2012 to June 14, 2013, replacing Lorenzo's Time and was replaced by Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The show is now airing in Tanzania on Star TV.
Four Sisters and a Wedding is a 2013 Filipino family comedy-drama film written by Vanessa Valdez and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina based on an original screenplay written and developed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film features Star Cinema's most prominent young actresses: Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin and Shaina Magdayao, as the four sisters attempting to stop the wedding of their younger brother played by Enchong Dee. Actress Angelica Panganiban was originally part of the main cast but was pulled out and replaced by Shaina Magdayao.
Once a Princess is a 2014 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Laurice Guillen. It was based on Angel Bautista's novel with the same name and produced by Star Cinema, Regal Films and Skylight Films.
Maika Jae Rivera Tanpoco is a Filipino tennis player, model and actress. She was one of the few popular tennis players in the Philippines along with Tin Patrimonio.
Enchong Dee is the self-titled debut album of Filipino actor Enchong Dee. It was launched nationwide in the Philippines on October 7, 2014 by Star Music, following the grand launch on ASAP 19, a variety show where Dee is a mainstay, Sunday the same week. He promoted the album at various TV shows, radio stations and malls across the country, helping the sales to reach gold and platinum status later on. Dee's main musical influences range from ’90s boybands such as Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, to music icons such as Michael Jackson, Josh Groban and Usher. He dedicated the album to his fans who have been there for him since the beginning of his career.
Mano Po 7: Chinoy is a 2016 Filipino drama film directed by Ian Loreños, and the seventh and final installment of the Mano Po film series. The film starring Richard Yap, Jean Garcia and Enchong Dee. The film was produced by Regal Entertainment. It tells the story of a modern Chinese Filipino family. Beneath the facade of a typical well-off Chinese Filipino family, it also tackles the struggles of family life as well as how they managed to reunite themselves as one. The film was shown in theatres starting December 14, 2016, but was delayed due to insistent public demand that the film was re-run in theatres starting February 8, 2017. The film starred Richard Yap, making him the first male main protagonist in the Mano Po film series. It was also the second Mano Po film that was not directed by Joel Lamangan who directed Mano Po, Mano Po III: My Love, Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife, Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di and Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love.
Love Thy Woman is a 2020 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Andoy L. Ranay and Jojo A. Saguin, it stars Kim Chiu, Yam Concepcion and Xian Lim. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from February 10 to September 11, 2020, replacing Kadenang Ginto and was replaced by Bagong Umaga.
