Alberto Pineda Martinez, is a Filipino actor, producer, and director. Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Teleseryes", he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and cinema. He is best known for his performances in acclaimed films such as Rosario (2010), Rizal in Dapitan (1997), Segurista (1996) and Sidhi (1999), as well as in multiple hit television series like Ang Probinsyano (2015), Kadenang Ginto (2018), Juan dela Cruz (2013) and The Generals Daughter (2019).
Philippine television drama, also known as teledrama, Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. Teledrama is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "telebisyón" (television) and "drama".
Bituin is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Carol Banawa, Desiree del Valle, Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil. It aired on the network's Teleserye Primetime Bida line up from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003, replacing Pangako Sa 'Yo and was replaced by Basta't Kasama Kita.
Lobo is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN Studios. It premiered from January 28 to July 11, 2008, replacing Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara and was replaced by Iisa Pa Lamang and Dyosa on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It was topbilled by Piolo Pascual with Angel Locsin and was the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN Studios.
Lauren Anne Talde Young is a Filipino-American singer, actress, and model. She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her screen debut in the film God's Little Children (1986) and won her first acting award at the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1995. A prominent figure in television, she received wider recognition for her performances in the succeeding years such as Umulan Man O Umaraw (2000), Kung Mawawala Ka (2002), Encantadia (2005), Bakekang (2006), Impostora (2007) and Ika-6 na Utos (2016). Among her acclaimed films include Sabel (2004), Mulawin: The Movie (2005), Hustisya (2014) and Rainbow's Sunset (2018).
Kristel Aina Oquindo Fulgar is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her roles in Goin' Bulilit, Maria Flordeluna, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Got to Believe and Bagito.
Maria Eliza Pineda Bautista, or better known as Eliza Pineda, is a Filipino actress.
Catherine Janice Yap de Belen, better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress. She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" for her acting prowess and exceptional portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror films.
Franchesca Abanador "Chesca" Salcedo is a Filipino actress. She plays the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in MariMar, the legitimate daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez. Although her nickname in real life is Cruzita, her acting roles in both MariMar and Claudine had her playing a character named Cruzita, which she was given after her stint on the former.
Nasaan Ka, Elisa? is a 2010 Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 2009 Chilean telenovela of the same name. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Richard I. Arellano, starring Melissa Ricks. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida block and worldwide on TFC from September 12, 2011 to January 13, 2012, replacing SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon and was replaced by Walang Hanggan.
Mula sa Puso is a 2011 Philippine television series starring Lauren Young, JM De Guzman and Enrique Gil. It is a modern remake of the original 1997 TV series that starred Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan and Diether Ocampo airing on ABS-CBN. The show was directed by Wenn V. Deramas, who also penned both the original version and its film adaptation. This is the second soap opera remake of the network after its initial success and high ratings of the 2010–2011 remake, Mara Clara. The show's original airing was at 6:00pm in 1997-1999 and was used again broadcasting from March 28 to August 12, 2011 replacing The Price is Right in its previous timeslot and was replaced by Maria la del Barrio.
Dahil sa Pag-ibig is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Avel E. Sunpongco, it stars Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Cristine Reyes, Maricar Reyes and Christopher de Leon. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from March 12 to June 29, 2012, replacing Budoy and was replaced by Lorenzo's Time. It is one of the two sequels to 2009–2010's May Bukas Pa along with 2011–2012's Budoy.
Andrea Elizabeth Eugenio Torres is a Filipino actress, singer, host, dancer and commercial model. She is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network. She is best known for her roles as Diane San Luis-Makadatu in Legal Wives, Venus Torralba-de Jesus in Alyas Robin Hood, Cecilia Peron-Altamonte and Olga Villavicer in Sana ay Ikaw na Nga, Elaine Reyes / Juliet Santos and Jasmine "Jas" Santos-De Villa in The Better Woman, Annasandra "Anna" Vergara in Ang Lihim ni Annasandra, Luisa in The Millionaire's Wife and Narcisa "Sisa" in Maria Clara at Ibarra.
Sarah the Teen Princess is a Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Romilla Balmaceda, starring Sarah Geronimo in the title role. It premiered on March 1, 2004 on the network's afternoon line up. The series concluded on October 22, 2004 with a total of 168 episodes.
We Will Survive is a 2016 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn Brondial, starring Pokwang and Melai Cantiveros. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from February 29, 2016 to July 15, 2016, replacing Pasión de Amor and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7. Starting April 18, 2016, it was demoted to ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block to give way for My Super D.
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 1994. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.
D' Originals is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., it stars Jaclyn Jose, LJ Reyes and Kim Domingo. It premiered on April 17, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa. The series concluded on July 7, 2017 with a total of 60 episodes. It was replaced by Haplos in its timeslot.
Ngayon at Kailanman is a 2018 Philippine drama television series starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from August 20, 2018, to January 18, 2019, replacing Bagani and was replaced by The General's Daughter.
Keith San Esteban Thompson, known professionally as Kit Thompson, is a Filipino-New Zealander actor, model, and television host. He was a housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 (2012).
