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Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero, known professionally as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino actress, model, painter and socialite. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network and represented by Alice Talents Agency in Paris, France.
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta is a Filipino singer, actress, television presenter, endorser, commercial model, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Referred to as the Queen of Philippine Pop Culture, she is known for her pop music and camp style. A prominent cultural figure in the modern era, she is cited as one of the most successful multimedia artists in Philippine entertainment, having achieved immense success across multiple mediums and art forms. She was appointed as the Official Spokesperson for the Youth and National Youth Advocate by the Office of the President of the Philippines for being an outstanding role model to the youth.
Marie Pauleen Luna-Sotto is a Filipino actress and television presenter. She was a regular host of the long-running Philippine noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! from 2005 until 2023, where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng.
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes-Evangelista, known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipino actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, StarStruck. She won Best Actress at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan, known professionally as Ryza Cenon, is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and painter. In 2004, she became the Ultimate Female Survivor of the second season of StarStruck of GMA Network. She appeared in several shows including Darna, Ay, Robot!, Majika, Fantastikids, Fantastic Man, Joaquin Bordado, Buena Familia, and Alyas Robin Hood.
Philippine television drama, also known as teledrama, Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. Teledrama is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "telebisyón" (television) and "drama".
Aileen Quimado Iwamoto, known by her stage name Iwa Moto, is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap and Valentina in Darna.
Geraldyn Schaer Bonnevie-Savellano, known by her stage name Dina Bonnevie, is a Filipino actress in the Philippines. She is recognized as the industry's "Drama Queen" of her generation. She has won 2 FAMAS Awards, 2 Luna Awards and multiple 'Best Actress' wins and nominations across all leading award-giving bodies in the country.
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg, simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business.
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Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a top and multi-acclaimed Filipino actress and model. She played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto in 2010, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit in 2011, Makapiling Kang Muli in 2012, My Husband's Lover in 2013, My Destiny in 2014, Because of You in 2015, Mulawin vs. Ravena and I Heart Davao in 2017. Her first anti-heroine role in Pamilya Roces in 2018, and her family-oriented drama Love of My Life in 2020. In 2023, she started in Stolen Life as a wife who switched places with her cousin. She is currently an exclusive artist of under Triple A Management and continues to appear under GMA Network.
Adik Sa'Yo is a 2009 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan and Lore Reyes; it stars Jolina Magdangal, Jennica Garcia, Dennis Trillo and Marvin Agustin. It premiered on June 8, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing All About Eve. The series concluded on September 11, 2009 with a total of 70 episodes and was replaced by Stairway to Heaven in its timeslot.
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1985 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighteenth installment of Sine Novela. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia. It premiered on January 25, 2010 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Tinik sa Dibdib. The series concluded on May 21, 2010 with a total of 82 episodes. It was replaced by Basahang Ginto in its timeslot.
Basahang Ginto is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine comic book by Mars Ravelo and the 1952 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the twentieth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. It premiered on May 24, 2010 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?. The series concluded on September 24, 2010 with a total of 90 episodes.
Elizabeth Oropesa, also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines (RP) 1972. She was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s. One of her notable roles is Sandra Salgado, the evil stepmother and the main villain in hit soap opera Esperanza. Aside from showbiz assignments and commitments, Oropesa is currently working as a healer.
The sixth season of StarStruck, is a 2015 Philippine television reality talent competition show, was broadcast on GMA Network. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Megan Young, it premiered on September 7, 2015. The segment hosts are StarStruck graduates Mark Herras, Miguel Tanfelix, Kris Bernal, and Rocco Nacino, and they serve as journey hosts, who are tasked to join the hopefuls as they go through every phase of the competition. The council was composed of Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Jennylyn Mercado and Dantes is also part of the council. The season ended with 76 episodes on December 19, 2015, having Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda as the Ultimate Survivors.