The Panday is a fictional Philippine comics character created by writer Carlo J. Caparas and artist Steve Gan. His stories were first serialized in the comic series Ang Panday in Pilipino Komiks during the late 1970s. The character, whose real name is Flavio, became a Philippine pop culture icon since it was adapted to film in 1980 with Fernando Poe Jr. portraying Flavio and Max Alvarado as his archenemy Lizardo. The film spawned three direct sequels, as well as multiple other more loosely connected films and television series including an animated version.
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. Her films have collectively earned ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century.
Wilfredo "Willie" Buendia Revillame, is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian, drummer, singer, and businessman. He has hosted numerous variety shows, such as Lunch Date, 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila, MTB, Wowowee, Wil Time Bigtime, Wowowillie, Wowowin, and Wil To Win.
Gabriela Annjane "Ella" Umali Cruz is a Filipino actress. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy drama Aryana.
Marian Rivera Gràcia-Dantes is a Filipino actress, television host, model and entrepreneur. She is known for her portrayals of heroines and roles in romantic dramas. Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards, five PMPC Star Awards for Television, a PMPC Star Awards for Movies, eleven Box Office Entertainment Awards, and a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Award, including nominations from Asian Television Awards and Metro Manila Film Festival. In 2020, Forbes Asia named her one of the most influential Filipino celebrities in Asia Pacific.
Robert "Buboy" TamayoVillar, Jr. is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, He was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, Tahanang Pinakamasaya!. Villar is signed under GMA's talent agency Sparkle.
Darna is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Mars Ravelo's fictional Philippine superheroine of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on August 10, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Zorro. The series concluded on February 19, 2010 with a total of 140 episodes. It was replaced by Panday Kids in its timeslot.
Panday Kids is a 2010 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a television sequel to the 2009 film Ang Panday. Directed by Mike Tuviera and Dominic Zapata, it stars Sabrina Man, Buboy Villar and Julian Trono. It premiered on February 22, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Darna. The series concluded on June 4, 2010 with a total of 72 episodes. It was replaced by Pilyang Kerubin in its timeslot.
Tropang Potchi is a Philippine television infotainment children's show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on December 19, 2009. The show concluded on February 14, 2015.
Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix is a Filipino actor.
The 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television was held on Tuesday night, November 22, 2011, at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay, Manila and broadcast over ABS-CBN Channel 2 on November 27, 2011. The ceremony was hosted by Piolo Pascual, Shamcey Supsup, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta and directed by Al Quinn. This is the Silver Anniversary of the TV award giving body with the theme of ”tribute to musical variety shows”.
Sunday All Stars is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on June 16, 2013 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing Party Pilipinas. The show concluded on August 2, 2015 with a total of 107 episodes. It was replaced by Sunday PinaSaya in its timeslot.
Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, and dancer.
Ang Panday 2, also known as Panday Ang Ikalawang Yugto is a 2011 Filipino action fantasy film directed by Mac Alejandre. Starring Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Marian Rivera, Phillip Salvador, and Eddie Garcia, the film was entered in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). It was released in theaters nationwide on December 25, 2011, by GMA Pictures and Imus Productions.
Wish I May is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Neal del Rosario, it stars Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. It premiered on January 18, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing The Half Sisters. The series concluded on May 20, 2016 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Magkaibang Mundo in its timeslot.
Mariel Viray Pamintuan is a Filipino actress. She is a former talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and GMA Network's Sparkle.
Mulawin vs. Ravena is a 2017 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the Philippine television series Mulawin and the 2005 Philippine film Mulawin: The Movie. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo. It premiered on May 22, 2017, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Encantadia. The series concluded on September 15, 2017, with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Alyas Robin Hood in its timeslot.
Sahaya is a 2019 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Bianca Umali in the title role. It premiered on March 18, 2019, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Onanay. The series concluded on September 6, 2019, with a total of 122 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Justice in its timeslot.
Running Man Philippines is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a South Korean television variety series of the same title. Directed by Rico Gutierrez, it originally starred Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro, Ruru Madrid, Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, Angel Guardian and Lexi Gonzales. It premiered on September 3, 2022 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi and Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa and Happy Together. Daez, de Castro, Villar, de Santos, Guardian, Gonzales and Miguel Tanfelix currently serve as the cast. The show concluded on September 8, 2024 with a total of 2 seasons and 68 episodes. It was replaced by The Clash and The Voice Kids in its timeslot.
Maria Leonor Valentino, known professionally as Lianne Valentin, is a Filipino actress and television presenter. She is known for starring various television shows like Royal Blood (2023), Apoy sa Langit (2022) and Tropang Potchi (2009–2015).
