Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita, as Valeria in Bakekang, and in the Philippine remake of Rosalinda.
Darna is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in Pilipino Komiks #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, whose stories he wrote and illustrated himself. This character first appeared in Bulaklak Magazine, Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. Ravelo left the Bulaklak Magazine publications due to differences with the publication's editors. One of the most popular Filipino superheroes, Darna has appeared in many films and several television series through the decades which have far overshadowed her actual comics tenure.
Marcial "Mars" Ravelo was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created 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.
Sharon Garcia Magdayao, known by her stage name Vina Morales, is a Filipino actress, singer, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “Ultimate Performer” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit Awards including the prestigious 'Album of the Year', the country's equivalent of the Grammys.
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle, known professionally as Iza Calzado, is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "Goddess of Horror Films" by local media for her acting prowess and haunting portrayals in acclaimed Filipino horror films.
Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe, known professionally as Susan Roces, was a Filipino actress. She was the wife of Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, better known as Fernando Poe Jr. Roces was regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" and starred in more than 130 films and television programs. She won five FAMAS Awards, including two Best Actress wins. Luna Awards honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing career and contribution to Philippine cinema. In 2005, Roces was one of the first inductees on Eastwood City Walk of Fame. She played the character "Lola Flora" on the ABS-CBN television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano since the pilot episode in 2015. Months prior to her death in 2022, Roces was honored by The Philippine Post Office with a commemorative stamp.
Alberto Pineda Martinez, is a Filipino actor, director, producer and baker.
Komiks is a Philippine television fantasy-drama anthology broadcast by ABS-CBN 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 features popular local comic book stories by comic writers Pablo S. Gomez, Francisco V. Coching, Mars Ravelo, Elena M. Patron, and Jim M. Fernandez and airs on Saturday evenings.
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur.
Maja Ross Andres Salvador is a Filipino actress, performer, dancer, singer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "Queen of Revenge Drama", Salvador is a recipient of an Asia Contents Awards, including nominations from FAMAS Awards, Asian Academy Creative Awards, and Asian Television Awards.
Dyesebel is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch.
Jim M. Fernandez is a Filipino comic book artist best known for his works on Aztec and Aliwan Komiks. He also popularized the fictional character, Zuma in his novels. Apart from being an editor, illustrator, cartoonist, and writer for Philippine comics, Fernandez was also a certified public accountant in the Philippines.
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes, professionally known as Eula Valdes, is a Filipino actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000) and as Janice in the Bagets film series (1984).
Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in Kampeon Komiks.
Binibini Gandanghari, commonly known as BB Gandanghari, is a Filipino-American actress, model, entertainer, comedian, and director.
Nasaan Ka Maruja is a Philippine weekly television series aired from May 2 to August 8, 2009 on ABS-CBN. It was adapted from the 1967 movie Maruja, itself based on a 1950s comic by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on the Komiks Presents showcase which featured works of Ravelo.
Ricardo Alandy Sumilang, also known by his stage name Romeo Vasquez, was a Filipino actor and former matinee idol of Philippine cinema.
José Rizalinode León Torre, professionally known as JoelTorre, is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film José Rizal (1998), crime thriller film On the Job (2013) and the historical drama Amigo (2010), with the latter winning him the Best Actor Award at the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival.
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).
