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.
Lastikman, originally spelled Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in Aliwan Komiks #56. Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires.
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.
Varga is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is the fourth installment of Komiks. Directed by Trina N. Dayrit and Dondon S. Santos, it stars Mariel Rodriguez and Angel Sy. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from August 9 to October 11, 2008, replacing Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom and was replaced by Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony.
Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic.
Dragonna 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 sixth installment of Komiks. Directed by Dondon S. Santos, it stars Shaina Magdayao, Alessandra De Rossi and Jake Cuenca. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from December 20, 2008 to February 7, 2009, replacing Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony and was Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba. The series is about a teenage girl who discovers that she has pyrokinetic abilities and decides to use this newly found ability for a greater good. She releases this ability every time she loses her temper.
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.
Flash Bomba is a comic book superhero created by Filipino graphic novelist Mars Ravelo.
Tiny Tony is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Jim Fernandez.
Captain Boom is a Filipino comic book character who fights crime that was created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by his son Ric Ravelo. Captain Boom first appeared in United Komiks of PSG Publishing House in 1966. When the character was first introduced in television, his character is renamed to Kapitan Boom. Kapitan is a Tagalog word for "captain."
Nasaan Ka Maruja is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. This series is based on the 1967 Philippine film Maruja and 1950s comics by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Kristine Hermosa and Derek Ramsay. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from May 2 to August 8, 2009, replacing Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba and was replaced by Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat.
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.
The 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV ceremony was held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay on November 30, 2008, and broadcast over TV5 on December 2, 2008. The ceremony was hosted by Paolo Bediones, Gabby Concepcion, Anne Curtis and Judy Ann Santos and directed by Al Quinn.
Juan dela Cruz is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Avel E. Sunpongco, Francis E. Pasion, Jojo A. Saguin, and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Coco Martin in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 4 to October 25, 2013 replacing Princess and I and was replaced by Honesto.
Kahit Konting Pagtingin is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Francis E. Pasion, it stats Angeline Quinto, Paulo Avelino and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 28 to April 12, 2013, replacing Aryana and was replaced by To the Beautiful You. On March 18, the series was demoted to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for Little Champ.
The 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television ceremony was held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on November 24, 2013, and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on December 1, 2013. The ceremony was hosted by Alex and Toni Gonzaga, Raymond and Richard Gutierrez and directed by Al Quinn. The theme is in coincidence with the Philippine Television's 60th anniversary.
Pure Love is a 2014 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 2011 South Korean television drama series 49 Days. Directed by Veronica B. Velasco, Mikey del Rosario and Paco Sta. Maria, it stars Alex Gonzaga, Yen Santos, Joseph Marco, Matt Evans, Arjo Atayde, Arron Villaflor, Yam Concepcion and Anna Luna. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 7 to November 14, 2014 replacing Mirabella and was replaced by Bagito.
All of Me is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Dondon S. Santos, it stars Albert Martinez, JM de Guzman, Yen Santos and Arron Villaflor. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from August 31, 2015 to January 29, 2016 replacing FlordeLiza and was replaced by Tubig at Langis.
