Mitchell David Albom is an American author, journalist, and musician. His books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Having achieved national recognition for sports writing in his early career, he turned to writing the inspirational stories and themes that weave through his books, plays, and films. Albom lives with his wife Janine Sabino in Detroit.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a memoir by American author Mitch Albom about a series of visits Albom made to his former sociology professor Morrie Schwartz, as Schwartz gradually dies of ALS. The book topped the New York Times Non-Fiction Best-Sellers List for 23 combined weeks in 2000, and remained on the New York Times best-selling list for more than four years after. In 2006, Tuesdays with Morrie was the bestselling memoir of all time.
Maalaala Mo Kaya, also known as Memories, is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, it premiered on May 15, 1991. It has become the longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines, reaching its 30th year in 2021. The program features weekly real-life stories or anecdotes of common people or even famous celebrities and personalities through letter sending. The series has a counterpart radio program being broadcast on DZMM called "Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM", a paperback ("pocketbooks") adaptation and a comic book adaptation under Mango Comics & Sterling. The program concluded on December 10, 2022 with a total of 30 seasons and 1,344 episodes.
Matthew Nicolas Evans is a Filipino actor who rose to prominence after appearing in Filipino soap operas Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, Tanging Yaman and Rosalka. Evans previously competed in Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1.
Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up is the third main season of the Philippine ABS-CBN reality television series Pinoy Big Brother and the seventh season overall, which began on October 4, 2009, on ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzalez reprised their hosting duties this season, replacing Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Florinda. It ran for 133 days until February 13, 2010, which broke Season 2's record for the longest stay of housemates inside the house by only one week.
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza, better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of Goin' Bulilit, she gained local relativity on Pinoy Big Brother: All In. Oineza also received recognition for the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Manika", earning a New York Festivals' Best Actress nomination and an International Emmy nomination.
Bartolome Alberto Mott, known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer.
Yayo Aguila is a Filipina actress whose career began through the cult film series Bagets.
Alexandra Madarang Ilacad, better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN, and is best known for playing Lexie Domingo in Luv U, Luna Dela Cuesta in The Killer Bride, Bobbie Salazar in Four Sisters Before the Wedding, and for joining Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as a celebrity housemate.
Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa is a Filipino actress, cosplayer, host, singer, songwriter and gamer who rose to prominence after being declared the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner. Sarrosa started her career under ABS-CBN where she was launched as one of the Star Magic Angels. She is currently managed and under contract with GMA Artist Center.
Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo is a German-Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television personality. He is co-managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). He is currently the frontman of the band Juan Karlos.
Mariestella Cañedo Racal, popularly known as Maris Racal, is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, host, and vlogger. She came to prominence in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In where she placed second. Racal grew up in a musically inclined family and learned to sing and play instruments at a young age. She can play the guitar, piano, ukulele, and beatbox, some of which she learned on her own by watching various videos online. Aside from being a musician and singer, she also excels in painting, song/poem writing, acting and dancesport.
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a novel by American author and journalist Mitch Albom. Released on November 10, 2015, publisher HarperCollins printed 700,000 hardcover initial copies. The novel's protagonist, a guitarist, is introduced at his own funeral. Narrated by Music, the novel alternates between Frankie's life and stories told about him by influential people in music during his funeral.
Joshua Espineli Garcia, known professionally as Joshua Garcia, is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: All In as a contestant. He rose to prominence for his critically acclaimed performances in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince and Kath and James and in the primetime series The Good Son. Garcia has starred in various TV series such as Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (2015), The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon at Kailanman (2018), The Killer Bride (2019), Viral Scandal (2021), and Darna (2022). He has also starred in the films Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), Unexpectedly Yours (2017), I Love You, Hater (2018), and Block Z (2020).
Brace Henry Arquiza is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer from Cavite, Philippines. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN and is known for his role as Toffer in the primetime series Bagito. He was also a member of the boy band Gimme 5.
Walter Mark Ballinan, professionally known as Nonong Ballinan, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He was first known as a contestant in Walang Tulugan with Master Showman German Molina Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs.
Maria Teresa Magdalena Abellare Llamedo-Cruzata, professionally known as Dulce, is a Filipino singer and actress.
Maria Vivoree Niña Matutes Esclito, professionally known as Vivoree, is a Filipino singer, actress, television personality and model. She came to prominence after joining Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 for which she finished 6th among the Teens and 21st Overall and was dubbed "Go Getter Girl Ng Bohol".
Jann Mar Padasas Yosures, known professionally as JM Yosures, is a Filipino singer and recording artist. He won as the fourth season grand champion at It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan and the third and final voice behind the Maalaala Mo Kaya theme song.
Kyle Daniel Magno Estrada, better known as KD Estrada is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and composer. He is mostly known for his stint as a celebrity housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.
