Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan, known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Referred to as the "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent, she is best known for her role as Ina Montecillo in the film series Ang Tanging Ina. Her accolades include two Star Awards for Movies, a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, including nominations for three Gawad Urian and three Luna Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱2.41 billion, making her the highest grossing Filipino comedy actress of all time.
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno.
Viva Films, Inc. is a Philippine film production and distribution company owned by Viva Communications. It was founded in 1981 by Vic del Rosario Jr. and his sister Tess Cruz. Viva Films is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Star Cinema, Regal Entertainment and GMA Pictures.
Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso Jr. is a Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.
José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician.
John Paul Guido Regala Scherrer, better known by his screen name John Regala, was a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He gained notoriety in the entertainment industry as a member of the 1986 television show That's Entertainment, and went on to play well-known antagonist roles in action movies and teleseries in the 1990s. He was sometimes unofficially tagged as the "Bad Boy" of Philippine action films along with fellow action stars like Robin Padilla and the late Ace Vergel.
Let the Love Begin is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 4, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes.
Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr., better known by his screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor. Throughout his career, he has won two FAP Awards and is three-time FAMAS Award nominee. He is best known for his antagonist and main villain portrayals and action movie lead roles.
S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel is a 2019 musical comedy film written and directed by Dado Lumibao, starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, Mark Maglasang, Nova Villa and Flow G. The film was produced by Viva Films and it was released in the Philippines on May 8, 2019.
Barumbadings is a 2021 Philippine black comedy crime action film written and directed by Darryl Yap. It stars Joel Torre, Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Baron Geisler and John Lapus. The film is about a three gay gangsters mourn the death of their gay guardian, but ends up celebrating his bright and colorful life. The main characters are named after the main members of the SexBomb Girls and their manager, Joy Cancio.
Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore is a Filipino-British former model and actress.
Mang Jose is a 2021 Philippine superhero comedy film written by Carl Joseph Papa and directed by Raynier Brizuela. It stars Janno Gibbs, Mikoy Morales, Bing Loyzaga, Jerald Napoles and Manilyn Reynes. The film is inspired by a Parokya ni Edgar song of the same title.
Stalkers is a Filipino thriller television series premiered on February 26, 2023, on Vivamax. Directed and written by Easy Ferrer and produced by Vicente G. del Rosario III and Valerie S. Del Rosario, the series features Wilbert Ross and Rose Van Ginkel.
Balik Taya is a 2023 Filipino action thriller film released on March 31, 2023, on Vivamax. Produced and distributed by Viva Films, it is the second installment film by Roman Perez, Jr after Taya that was released in 2021. The film features Angeli Khang and Jela Cuenca along with several cast members; Azi Acosta, Kiko Estrada, Chesca Paredes, Amor Lapus, Aiko Garcia, Benz Sanggalang, Nor Domingo, Gilleth Sandico and Lou Veloso. Mario Bautista for journalnews.com.ph reviewed the film.
The Buy Bust Queen, or simply Buybust Queen, is a 2022 Philippine action film about the women leading the operations of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Directed by JR Olinares from a screenplay by Lawrence Nicodemus, it stars Phoebe Walker as the titular character along with PDEA Director Gen. Wilkins Villanueva as himself. The film was produced by Pinoyflix Films in cooperation with PDEA to be an "advocacy film" that portrays the agency in a positive light during the Philippine drug war, with its premiere held on March 23, 2022, in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila. The film was given a nationwide release on February 28, 2024.
Bela Luna is a 2023 Filipino romance drama film written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mac Alejandre. It is produced and distributed by Viva Films and stars Angeli Khang, Mark Anthony Fernandez, and Kiko Estrada. The film premiered on January 27, 2023, on Vivamax.
Eyes on Fire is a 2022 Philippine erotic drama film directed by McArthur C. Alejandre from a screenplay by Ricky Lee and starring Angeli Khang, Paolo Gumabao, Sid Lucero and Jela Cuenca. About a woman (Khang) who is regularly abused by her alcoholic husband (Lucero) and seeks to escape with her new neighbor and lover (Gumabao), the film was produced by Viva Films and released on the streaming platform Vivamax on January 28, 2022.
Atascha Chloe "Ataska" Mercado is a Filipino actress. In 2009, she was crowned as Lil' Earth Angel-Eco Tourism during Miss Lil' Earth Angels 2009 at Miss Philippines Earth 2009. She joined The Voice Kids and got a three-chair turn. She was a theater actress for plays such as Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan and Annie where she played as Pepper. She is Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission Ambassador from 2018 to the present. She is a member of the girl group, SNTA, managed by Viva Artists Agency.
