Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century.
Moments of Love is a 2006 Philippine romance film directed by Mark Reyes from a screenplay written by Gina Marissa Tagasa, based on an original story by the film's producer, Annette Gozon-Abrogar. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle.
Joaquin Bordado is a 2008 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas with the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 11, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. The series concluded on July 11, 2008 with a total of 108 episodes. It was replaced by Codename: Asero in its timeslot.
Xyriel Anne Bustamante Manabat is a Filipino actress. She began her acting career as a child actress after finishing third runner-up in the talent search program Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol. She rose to fame following her portrayal of young versions of the titular roles in the series Agua Bendita and earned further recognition as young Anna Manalastas in 100 Days to Heaven. Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Tanglaw Awards, two PMPC Star Awards for Movies, a Box Office Entertainment Award and a Metro Manila Film Festival Award.
I ♥ You, Pare! is a 2011 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Regine Velasquez, Iza Calzado and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on February 7, 2011, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Beauty Queen. The series concluded on May 27, 2011, with a total of 78 episodes. It was replaced by Amaya in its timeslot.
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion is a Filipino actor, athlete, pilot and singer.
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.
24/7 in Love is a 2012 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by John D. Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar, Frasco Santos Mortiz and Dado C. Lumibao from Star Cinema. The film was released nationwide on November 21, 2012. The film is a romance anthology in which several characters are involved in various crazy antics for love's sake. The ensemble cast is composed of selected Star Magic talents to celebrate the agency's 20th anniversary.
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.
Hawak Kamay is a 2014 Philippine family drama television series starring Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado, Nikki Gil, Xyriel Manabat, Andrea Brillantes, Zaijian Jaranilla and Yesha Camile. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from July 21 to November 21, 2014, replacing Dyesebel and was replaced by Dream Dad.
Haunted Mansion is a 2015 Filipino supernatural horror film written and directed by Jun Lana, starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Iza Calzado and Janice de Belen. It was the debut film of Janella Salvador after her successful stint on television. It was an official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. It was released on December 25, 2015.
Ronaldo Alcantara Alonte II is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He appeared in the films Seklusyon (2016), Vince and Kath and James (2016), and its sequel James and Pat and Dave (2020).
A Love to Last is a 2017 Philippine romantic family drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Frasco Mortiz, Richard I. Arellano, and Rory B. Quintos, starring Bea Alonzo, Ian Veneracion, and Iza Calzado, with an ensemble cast. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from January 9 to September 22, 2017, replacing Magpahanggang Wakas and was replaced by The Good Son.
Bliss is a 2017 Filipino psychological thriller film written, directed, edited and scored by Jerrold Tarog. It stars Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion, TJ Trinidad, Michael de Mesa, and Adrienne Vergara. The film competed in Japan at the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival in March 2017 to critical acclaim, where Calzado also garnered the Yakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer. The film premiered in the Philippines on May 10.
April Rose Dizon Matienzo–Aquino, better known by her screen name Charlie Dizon, is a Filipino actress, model and singer.
Hiwaga sa Balete Drive is a 1988 Filipino anthology horror film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo A. Reyes. The film is based on the haunting legends on Balete Drive.
Nanahimik ang Gabi is a 2022 Philippine suspense thriller film starring Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, and Mon Confiado. It was directed by Shugo Praico under Rein Entertainment.
Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme is a 2023 Filipino horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment, and the sixteenth and final installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series after a 9-year hiatus since the fifteenth film. It is directed by Jerrold Tarog, Joey de Guzman and Richard Somes. It stars an ensemble cast top-billed by Iza Calzado, Jane de Leon, and Jane Oineza. It is the second Shake, Rattle & Roll film that is not part of the Metro Manila Film Festival since the sixth film in 1997. Salas and Calzado returned to the franchise after 18 and 17 years of the former appeared in the seventh film and the latter appeared in the eighth film.
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress who has had an extensive career in film, television and stage. She is known primarily for her dramatic performances in period drama, psychological thriller, supernatural horror and fantasy. She made her acting debut in the 2002 drama Kung Mawawala Ka. She landed her first leading role in the romantic drama Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004) opposite Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas. She received acclaim for her early roles in films such as Milan (2004), Sabel (2004) and Sigaw (2004), where she won Best Supporting Actress at the Gawad Urian Awards for the latter. She had her breakthrough in the fantasy Encantadia as Amihan. She reprised the same role in the succeeding sequels Etheria, Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas and Mulawin: The Movie.
