Maui Taylor is a Filipino actress and former member of Viva Hot Babes.
Katya Santos is a Filipino actress. She started her career on the Philippine television series Ang TV and then Oki Doki Doc at the age of 13. She later became a sex symbol in Philippine cinema after becoming a member of the Viva Hot Babes, which also included other actresses such as Maui Taylor, Gwen Garci and Andrea del Rosario. Perhaps she is known for her role as Carla in the drama series Anna Karenina which ran in 1996-2002 and in the afternoon drama series Dangal where she played Iyanna Salve, previously aired on GMA Network.
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.
Anna Karenina is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Antoinette Taus, Sunshine Dizon and Kim delos Santos all in the title role. It premiered on November 10, 1996 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up replacing Lovingly Yours, Helen. The series concluded on April 28, 2002, with a total of 286 episodes. It was replaced by Kahit Kailan in its timeslot.
Temptation of Wife is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2008 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Gina Alajar, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and Rafael Rosell. It premiered on October 29, 2012, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Luna Blanca. The series concluded on April 5, 2013, with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by Love & Lies in its timeslot.
Apoy sa Dagat is a 2013 Philippine television drama melodrama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by FM Reyes and Nick Olanka, it stars Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Angel Aquino and Aiko Melendez. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from February 11 to July 5, 2013, replacing Kahit Puso'y Masugatan and was replaced by Muling Buksan ang Puso.
The Viva Hot Babes are a Filipino pop girl group composed of actresses and models, founded in Manila by producer Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. in 2003. They were mainly spearheaded by actresses Maui Taylor, Katya Santos and Andrea del Rosario. The girls released softcore movies all under Viva Films, as well as a full-length album containing songs with double entendres and sexual innuendos with highly controversial meanings. The group rose to fame after the release of Hotstuff and Hotstuff 2 pornographic magazines, which created a stir in the early 2000s. Their debut single "Bulaklak" was one of the most controversial and critically panned songs of the 2000s, due to its double entendre and underlying sex themes.
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol, also known as "Hipon Girl" or "Magandang Dilag", is a Filipino model, comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was a co-host of the Philippine variety game show Wowowin. Budol gained popularity when she joined the Wowowin segment "Willie of Fortune". Willie Revillame made her a regular co-host of his show because of her talent and funny jokes.
Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar is a 2021 Philippine comedy drama film starring Alma Moreno, Rosanna Roces, Ara Mina and Maui Taylor. The film was written and directed by Darryl Yap and edited by Vincent Asis. It premiered on January 29, 2021, through Vivamax.
Wilbert Marcelo Rosalyn, known professionally as Wilbert Ross, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, dancer, host and director. He is known as a member of Hashtags, a male-group dance performer on the noontime variety show It's Showtime on ABS-CBN.
Vicente del Rosario Jr. is a Filipino businessman who co-founded the music publishing company Vicor Music in 1966 and the entertainment company Viva Communications in 1981.
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.
Virgin Forest is a 2022 Filipino erotic film directed by Brillante Mendoza. Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film features Sid Lucero and Angeli Khang along with several cast members; Vince Rillon, Rob Guinto and Kat Dovey. It released on June 24, 2022, on Vivamax. Mario Bautista for journalnews.com.ph reviewed the film.
The Rain In España is a Philippine teen romantic drama television series directed by Theodore Boborol that premiered on May 1, 2023, on Viva One. Produced by Studio Viva, an adaptation of the Wattpad novel University Series - The Rain in España by Gwy Saludes. The series stars Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo.
Secrets is a 2022 Filipino erotic thriller film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and starring Janelle Tee, Felix Roco, Denise Esteban and Benz Sangalang. About a young couple who travel to a secluded beach house and encounter trouble when the girlfriend's nephew (Roco) arrives from the Middle East, the film was produced by Viva Films and LargaVista Entertainment and released on the streaming platform Vivamax on June 10, 2022.
Secret Campus is a Philippine anthology streaming television series written by Lino Balmes and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. Produced by Vicente G. del Rosario III and Valerie S. Del Rosario under LargaVista Entertainment, the series features Azi Acosta, Angela Morena, Ataska, Angelica Hart, Arron Villaflor, Victor Relosa, Armina Alegre, Clifford Pusing, Aerol Carmelo, Cj Jaravata, Jem Milton, Roi Alonte, Jaggy Lejano, Chad Alviar, Ali Asaytona, Enzo Santiago, Rj De Vera, Aaron Concepcion and Erlinda Villalobos. It premiered on August 25, 2023, on Vivamax.
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 features Angeli Khang, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Kiko Estrada, Millen Gal, Julio Diaz and Nicco Manalo. The film premiered on January 27, 2023, on Vivamax. Mario Bautista for journalnews.com.ph reviewed the film.
Pagpag 24/7 is a 2024 Philippine comedy horror film from the story of Erwin Blanco written by Bel Ilag and directed by JR Reyes. It stars Jerald Napoles, Nicco Manalo, Danita Paner, Nikko Natividad and Wilbert Ross. The film is about two friends bungled a heist that landed one of them in jail. Now they're haunted by the restless spirits from the store they tried to rob.
