Catherine Rosales Garcia-Sampana is a Filipino film and television director best known for directing romantic comedy and family drama films produced and distributed by Star Cinema. She has also directed a few TV series, which aired on ABS-CBN, where she is one of the resident directors. Her films have frequently become some of the highest-grossing films in the Philippines.
!Oka Tokat is a Philippine supernatural horror drama television series which originally aired on ABS-CBN from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002 every Tuesday night, replacing Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata. It starred Agot Isidro alongside Ricky Davao, Carmina Villaroel, Alessandra De Rossi, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Marc Solis, Bojo Molina, Paolo Contis and later, Emman Abeleda, Shaina Magdayao, Alwyn Uytingco, Joy Chiong, and Jiro Manio on its reformat of the series. Its title is the reverse spelling of the phrase "Takot ako!" ; hence, the exclamation point at the beginning. Later on December 4, 2001, !Oka Tokat was reformatted as a comedy horror adventure series.
Basta't Kasama Kita is a 1995 Philippine romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos on her feature film directorial debut. The film stars Aga Muhlach and Puerto Rican actress and Miss Universe 1993, Dayanara Torres. The plot is similar to that of the 1953 film Roman Holiday, which was directed by William Wyler and starred Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
#WalangForever is a 2015 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival and was shown on December 25, 2015.
The 47th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSF-BOEA), honored the personalities, movies and TV programs in the Philippines, and took place on April 17, 2016, at the Novotel Grand Ballroom, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. The award-giving body honors Filipino actors, actresses and other performers' commercial success, regardless of artistic merit, in the Philippine entertainment industry. The awards night was aired on ABS-CBN's "Sunday Best" on May 1, 2016.
Donato Antonio Laxa "Donny" Pangilinan is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host and VJ. Pangilinan started his career in 2016 as a VJ in Myx, a Philippine pay TV channel, and made his film debut in the Regal Films production Walwal (2018). He has since starred in a number of Star Cinema productions, most notably in James & Pat & Dave (2020) and He's Into Her (2021).
My Perfect You is a 2018 Philippine romantic comedy drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, produced and distributed by Star Cinema. Starring Gerald Anderson and Pia Wurtzbach. This is Pia Wurtzbach's second film after Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad, which was released theatrically on December 25, 2017. The story is about Burn, a man who's down in the dumps, and Abi, the girl who helps him see the light again. The film was released on March 14, 2018.
Rainbow's Sunset is a 2018 Filipino LGBT-themed family drama film directed by Joel Lamangan from a story and screenplay written by Eric Ramos, with Lamangan and Ferdinand Dizon Lapuz co-writing the former. Starring Eddie Garcia, Tony Mabesa, and Gloria Romero, the film revolves around an 84-year-old man who came out as gay to his family and decided to take care of a man he loved. Supporting cast includes Tirso Cruz III, Aiko Melendez, and Sunshine Dizon while Max Collins, Shido Roxas, and Ross Pesigan play the younger versions of the lead stars' characters. It was also the last movie of Eddie Garcia in his lifetime before he died in June 2019.
Hello, Love, Goodbye is a 2019 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and produced by Carlo L. Katigbak and Olivia M. Lamasan from a story and screenplay written by Carmi G. Raymundo, with Rona Co, Crystal S. San Miguel, and Garcia-Molina co-writing the latter. It stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, with several cast members including Kakai Bautista, Lito Pimentel, Joross Gamboa, Maymay Entrata, Lovely Abella, and Jameson Blake. The film follows a struggling overseas Filipino worker, and a bartender, as they attempt to reconcile their personal careers and love for each other in Hong Kong.
Make It with You is a 2020 Philippine television romantic drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. It premiered on January 13, 2020 on the network's Primetime Bida lineup replacing Starla. The show concluded on March 13, 2020 with a total of 45 episodes. It was replaced by Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin on its timeslot.
He's Into Her is a Philippine teen romantic comedy television series based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Maxinejiji, starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. The series released on iWantTFC from May 28, 2021 to August 3, 2022. The first season premiered on television via Kapamilya Channel and A2Z from May 30 to August 1, 2021 via Yes Weekend! Sunday evening block. The second season premiered from April 24 to August 14, 2022.
Kaori Oinuma is a Filipino-Japanese actress and model known for being a finalist in Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. She is best known for her role as Michiko in the iWantTFC original series, He's Into Her (2021). She is also a part of the first batch of stars under Rise Artists Studio, a talent management arm of ABS-CBN Films.
Jeremiah Jordan Romano Lisbo, is a Filipino actor, singer and model. He is most known for appearing in a number of Star Cinema's produced films, including Four Sisters Before the Wedding (2020), Love or Money (2021), He's Into Her (2021), and Love at First Stream (2021).
The 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 47th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was the second of the two editions to be held during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Love Is Color Blind is a 2021 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by John Leo Datuin Garcia, starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano on their first film together.
My Papa Pi is a Philippine sitcom television series starring Piolo Pascual, Pepe Herrera, and Pia Wurtzbach. It premiered on television via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it was first broadcast from March 19 to June 18, 2022, becoming the official replacement of Home Sweetie Home, and was replaced by the second season of Idol Philippines.
Jervi Ryan Lisaba, also known as Jervi Li and better known by her stage name KaladKaren, is a Filipino actress, TV host, writer, endorser, impersonator, LGBT rights advocate, television personality and radio host most known for her impression of ABS-CBN News personality Karen Davila. She became the first transgender woman to win 'Best Supporting Actress' at the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival.
Partners in Crime is a 2022 Philippine action-adventure comedy film starring Vice Ganda and Ivana Alawi. The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and is under the production of Star Cinema and Viva Films. It was one of the official entries for 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival and was released on December 25, 2022. The film has earned a total of ₱168 million at the box-office, becoming the second highest grossing Philippine film of 2022.
Tara, G! is a Philippine television miniseries directed by Catherine Camarillo. The series premiered from October 7 to December 9, 2022, on iWantTFC.
Fractured is a Philippine thriller drama television miniseries directed by Thop Nazareno. It stars Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor and Sean Tristan, The series premiered on iWantTFC on September 15, 2023 simultaneously with YouTube.
