Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, popularly known as Nora Aunor, is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and was conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. The Hollywood Reporter called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performances in the movies Taklub (Trap) and Hustisya (Justice), and for her contributions to the Philippine film industry.
The Cinema of the Philippines began with the introduction of the first moving pictures to the country on August 31, 1897, at the Salón de Pertierra in Manila. The following year, local scenes were shot on film for the first time by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos, using the Lumiere Cinematograph. While most early filmmakers and producers in the country were mostly wealthy enterprising foreigners and expatriates, on September 12, 1919, Dalagang Bukid , a movie based on a popular musical play, was the first movie made and shown by Filipino filmmaker José Nepomuceno. Dubbed as the "Father of Philippine Cinema," his work marked the start of cinema as an art form in the Philippines.
Maricel Soriano is a Filipino film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly referred to as “The Diamond Star” for her acting prowess, talent and popularity.
Angelica Panganiban is a Filipino-American actress, model, TV host and comedian.
Christopher Strauss de León is a Filipino film actor and politician. He is recognized as the "King of Philippine Drama" has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís, was a Filipino film actress.
Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia, is a Filipino actor.
Alice Dixson or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 1986, and represented the Philippines at the Miss International 1986 competition in Nagasaki, Japan, where she finished in the top 15.
Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor.
Kristo is a 1996 Filipino biblical drama film depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Produced by Cine Suerte Productions and Oasis of Love Movement, Kristo stars Mat Ranillo III in the title role, together with Rez Cortez ,Ruel Vernal (Peter), Michael Locsin (John), freelance model and then college student Charmaine Rivera, Amy Austria.
Catherine Janice Yap de Belen, better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress, model and television presenter She is dubbed as the "Queen of Horror-Drama" for her acting prowess and exceptional portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror films.
Gloria Sevilla was a Filipino film actress.
The 22nd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held in 1974 at the Manila Hilton Hotel. This ceremony will give recognition to the movies that was made for the year 1973.
Jennifer Sevilla-Go is a Filipino actress in movies and television shows. She was a former member of That's Entertainment.
Allen Dizon, is a Filipino actor, model and producer in the Philippines. A former member of the Viva Hot Men, Dizon has transitioned from his early years in daring roles to become an independent film actor and producer.
Matias Archibald Ranillo III, also known by his screen name Mat Ranillo III is a Filipino-born American actor.
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 The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon at Kailanman (2018), The Killer Bride (2019), Darna (2022), and Unbreak My Heart (2023). He has also starred in the films Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), I Love You, Hater (2018), Block Z (2020), and Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan (2023).
Francinne Roy Rifol, better known by her stage name Rans Rifol is a Filipino singer and actress. She was a former member of Filipino idol group MNL48.
