Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "King of Pinoy Komiks", he is notable for creating Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino,Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.
Juan Carlos Cuenca, popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC.
Komiks is a Philippine fantasy drama anthology television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from February 4, 2006, to August 8, 2009, replacing My Juan and Only and was replaced by Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla. The series featured popular local comic book stories by Filipino comic writers Pablo S. Gomez, Francisco V. Coching, Mars Ravelo, Elena M. Patron and Jim M. Fernandez.
Shaina Garcia Magdayao is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her dramatic roles in film and television, she began her career as a child actress and starred in her first titular role Lyra. Dubbed the "Empress of Drama", she is the recipient of various accolades including a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, two Gawad Pasado Awards and a Young Critics Circle award, in addition to nominations from Gawad Urian and Luna Awards. Her works have also been competed in numerous film festivals around the world such as Cannes Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival.
Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap is a Filipino actress. She mostly appears on TV shows but has also starred in movies, such as Now That I Have You, the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series, and D' Anothers.
Lastikman is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of Mars Ravelo's comic book character of the same title. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Jerome Pobocan and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, it stars Vhong Navarro and Iya Villania. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 24, 2007 to January 25, 2008, replacing Margarita and was replaced by Kung Fu Kids.
Tiny Tony is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. This series is based on the comic strip at the same title by Mars Ravelo, the series is the fifth installment of Komiks. Directed by Dondon S. Santos, it stars John Prats. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from October 18 to December 13, 2008, replacing Komiks Presents: Varga and was replaced by Komiks Presents: Dragonna. The Ravelos commissioned Reno Maniquis some years back to re-design Captain Barbell, Flash Bomba and Tiny Tony's costumes for modern times.
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. This series is based on the comic strip at the same title by Mars Ravelo, the series is the seventh installment of Komiks. Directed by Dondon S. Santos, it stars Luis Manzano and Roxanne Guinoo. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from February 14 to April 25, 2009, replacing Komiks Presents: Dragonna and was replaced by Komiks: Nasaan Ka Maruja?. The Ravelos commissioned Reno Maniquis some years back to re-design Flash Bomba's costume for modern times and he also did the logo design for Flash Bomba.
Rubi is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of 2004 Mexican TV series of the same title. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Don M. Cuaresma, Manny Q. Palo and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Diether Ocampo. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 15 to August 13, 2010, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine.
!Oka Tokat is a Philippine television drama horror fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Don Cuaresma, Laurenti Dyogi, Michael de Mesa, Rez Cortez, Ricky Davao, Johnny Manahan, Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Wenn V. Deramas, Cathy Garcia-Molina and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Ricky Davao, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Paolo Contis, Agot Isidro, Joy Viado, Giselle Sanchez, Marc Solis, Lorena Garcia, Bojo Molina, Carmina Villarroel, Alessandra De Rossi, Jeffrey Quizon, Tin Arnaldo, Mel Martinez, Onemig Bondoc, Meryll Soriano, Nelson Evangelista, Alwyn Uytingco, Shaina Magdayao, Emman Abeleda, Joy Chiong and Jiro Manio. It aired on the network's evening line up from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002, replacing Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata and was replaced by OK Fine, 'To ang Gusto Nyo!.
Kambal sa Uma is a 2009 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series based of a 1979 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Manny Q. Palo and Rechie A. del Carmen, it stars Melissa Ricks, Shaina Magdayao, Matt Evans, Jason Abalos and Gina Alajar. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from April 20 to October 9, 2009, replacing Parekoy and was replaced by Nagsimula sa Puso. Throughout its run, Kambal sa Uma was a top-rating afternoon drama television series.
Villa Estrella is a 2009 Philippine horror film directed by Rico Maria Ilarde from a story and screenplay written by Joel Mercado, with Ilarde, Adolfo Alix Jr., and John Paul Abellera. The film stars Shaina Magdayao, Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador, Geoff Eigenmann, and John Estrada.
The 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV ceremony was held at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque City on November 29, 2009 and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2. The ceremony was hosted by Piolo Pascual, Carmina Villarroel and John Lloyd Cruz.
Toda Max is a Philippie television situational comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Joven Tan, it stats Robin Padilla, Pokwang, Angel Locsin and Vhong Navarro. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! line up from November 5, 2011 to November 16, 2013, and was replaced by Home Sweetie Home. Though due to 3 movie commitments, Padilla decided to leave the show in early of 2013 and hoped to come back after doing all his movies.
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo is a 2012 Philippine television drama romantic series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Lino S. Cayetano, Manny Q. Palo, Jojo A. Saguin, and Avel E. Sunpongco, it stars Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, Bangs Garcia and Ron Morales. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from April 16 to November 16, 2012, replacing Angelito: Batang Ama and was replaced by A Gentleman's Dignity.
The Better Half is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Topel Lee, it stars Shaina Magdayao, Carlo Aquino, JC de Vera and Denise Laurel. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from February 13 to September 8, 2017, replacing Doble Kara and was replaced by The Promise of Forever.
Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Dan Villegas, Onat A. Diaz, Jerome C. Pobocan, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Jon S. Villarin, it stars Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Jake Cuenca and Coleen Garcia. It aired on the network's Prime Tanghali line up and worldwide on TFC from May 1, 2017 to January 26, 2018, replacing Langit Lupa and was replaced by Sana Dalawa ang Puso. The triathlon drama marks KimErald's reunion project and TV comeback, and their first daytime drama.
Nang Ngumiti ang Langit is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by FM Reyes, it stars Sophia Reola, Cristine Reyes, RK Bagatsing, Enzo Pineda and Shaina Magdayao. It aired on the network's PrimeTanghali line-up from March 25 to October 18, 2019, replacing Playhouse and was replaced by I Have a Lover.
The Haunted is a Philippine television drama horror series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Manny Palo and Benedict Mique, it stars Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, Denise Laurel, and Queenzy Calma. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up and worldwide on TFC from December 8, 2019 to February 9, 2020, replacing Parasite Island and was replaced by 24/7.
Pamilya Sagrado is a Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Lawrence Fajardo, Andoy L. Ranay and Rico Navarro, it stars Piolo Pascual, Kyle Echarri, and Grae Fernandez. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from June 17 to November 15, 2024, replacing Linlang.
