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" Custodio Ravelo was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Komiks", he is notable for creating 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.
Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin is a 2005 Philippine melodrama romantic soap opera television series directed by Rory Quintos, FM Reyes and Jerome Chavez Pobocan. The series stars Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, Angelika Dela Cruz, John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and Shaina Magdayao, with an ensemble cast consisting of Geoff Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose, Tirso Cruz III, Hilda Koronel, Carmi Martin, Nonie Buencamino, Kathleen Hermosa, Rayver Cruz, Vanna Garcia, DM Sevilla, Glaiza de Castro, Kiko Matos, Pia Moran, and Marita Zobel in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block, replacing 'Til Death Do Us Part and was replaced by Panday from May 16 to November 4, 2005.
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari-Yuzon, known mononymously as Karylle, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, television host, producer, and entrepreneur. Dubbed as the "OPM Showbiz Royalty", she is best-known for her remarkable performances across film, television, and theatre.
Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto, professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipino actress, model, endorser and entrepreneur. Dubbed as the country's "Prime Actress", she is recognized as one of the most successful actresses in local showbusiness.
Komiks is a Philippine fantasy anthology television series broadcast by ABS-CBN from February 4, 2006, to August 8, 2009, every Saturday evenings. The series featured popular local comic book stories by Filipino comic writers Pablo S. Gomez, Francisco V. Coching, Mars Ravelo, Elena M. Patron and Jim M. Fernandez.
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto is a Filipino actress, model, endorser, singer and entrepreneur. She is known for her acting versatility, and is cited as one of the finest actors in the Philippines.
Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay is a Filipino actress of American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.
Denise María Sanz Laurel, better known as Denise Laurel, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is half-Spanish and half-Filipino. She is a granddaughter of former vice president Salvador Laurel and great-granddaughter of former president José P. Laurel on her father's side, while on her mother's side, she is the great-granddaughter of Don Francisco "Paco" Sanz, former governor of Romblon and Palawan and the great-grandniece of former president Manuel Roxas. She is best known for playing roles in various ABS-CBN dramas, such as the Precious Hearts Romances series' Midnight Phantom and Kristine, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Annaliza and most recently Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita. She was also the grand winner of the second season of the Philippine edition of Your Face Sounds Familiar. Laurel is a member of Star Magic and is a former GMA Network artist.
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.
Lastikman is a Philippine action dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character of the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN from September 24, 2007 to January 25, 2008, replacing Margarita and was replaced by Kung Fu Kids. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet.
Florinda is an ABS-CBN weekly television series format adapted from the movie of the same title originally starred by Susan Roces in 1973. which was aired from September 7 to October 2, 2009, replacing The Wedding and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. This is the third and final installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom is the first fantaserye offering in the Komiks series aired on ABS-CBN. This series is based on the comic strip Kapitan Boom by Mars Ravelo.
Varga is a fantasy series on ABS-CBN adapted from the creation of Mars Ravelo. It is the second installment of the anthology Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents.
Dahil May Isang Ikaw is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero. The show marks the reunion of young actors Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as a love team after five years, since their previous series, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. It is a comeback primetime series of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino on ABS-CBN after eight years. The first teaser was released on July 22, 2009, after TV Patrol which shows viewers the powerhouse cast and actors portrayal in the series. It premiered on ABS-CBN from August 24, 2009 to January 15, 2010, replacing Only You and was replaced by Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.
Maruja is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo. It is about an immortal love story about two people whose love for each other transcended a century. Written by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Rico Rival, it was a story that dealt with reincarnation, beginning with the ill-fated love story of Maruja and Gabriel during the Spanish era and ending with their reunion one hundred years later.
Noah is a Philippine adventure fantasy drama television series directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Lino S. Cayetano. The series stars Piolo Pascual and Zaijian Jaranilla in the title role, with an ensemble cast consisting of Jodi Sta. Maria, Jolo Revilla, Melissa Ricks, Xyriel Manabat, Kristine Hermosa, Cherry Pie Picache, Tessie Tomas, Joem Bascon, Baron Geisler, Ana Capri, Lou Veloso, and Nonie Buencamino among others in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida nighttime block, replacing Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo on its timeslot from July 12, 2010, to February 4, 2011, and was replaced by Mutya.
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 adoption. This is the second soap opera remake of the network after its initial success and high ratings of the 2010 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 Sabel in its previous timeslot and was replaced by Maria la del Barrio.
Ricky Lee's Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita is a 2015 Philippine drama revenge television series based on the 1986 film of the same title which was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mel Chionglo, starring Susan Roces, Hilda Koronel, Snooky Serna, Janice de Belen, Richard Gomez, Aga Muhlach and Eddie Garcia, courtesy of Regal Films. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, Mervyn Brondial and Cathy Camarillo, it is topbilled by Vina Morales, Denise Laurel, Jane Oineza, Loisa Andalio, Jerome Ponce, Joshua Garcia and Christian Vasquez. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from January 19 to October 16, 2015 replacing Kapamilya Blockbusters and was replaced by Walang Iwanan.
