Filipino Cinema, Celebrities, Actors and Actress Trivia Part 10

 

Diego Llorico insulted some aspiring talents too much back then, which is why in return he was the one being humiliated or parodied in the Bubble Gang gag show where he was one of the main cast.

Pablo S. Gomez, screenwriter, director, and one of the Philippines' top comics writers then whose works became the inspiration and basis of many of the classic Filipino films

 

Pugo who is half of the duo comedian Pugo and Togo first appeared in the movie in 1939 in the movie Utos Ng Hari Hindi Mababali. He made movies for almost five decades.

Jestoni Alarcon was a cigarette vendor and came from a poor family when he was discovered until he became a Kapuso actor which paved the way for him to become a member of That's Entertainment, a late afternoon variety show and now he is still active in showbiz.

Pilar Pilapil is a beauty queen and actress who almost died because she was stabbed in Marikina.

Corazon Noble was already a famous actress before World War II. He is the sister of LVN star Carmencita Abad.

 

When Pinky Montilla appeared in movies in the early 70s, she didn't have a last name, just a first name. When she added a last name, her career took a turn for the worse. He became a superhero twice in different superhero roles.

Evangeline Pascual of the Philippines would have won Miss World 1973 but Eric Morley and Julia Morley dropped the Philippines in favor of Marjorie Wallace of the USA. After the contest, the organization said that the title would be transferred to him because the winner, Wallace, was dethroned. She was only offered the responsibility and title but not the prize so Pascual refused. She would have been the first Miss World winner of the Philippines by default and Megan Young would have been the second.

 

Mona Lisa played the character of Tonya, Insiang's mother who was played by Hilda Koronel. Tonya's cheek was bruised from the force of Insiang's slap on her, which is why she was thrown against the wall. Insiang was about to iron Tonya's face but was stopped.

Amy Perez first made films at Regal Film and was called Regal baby. Her first husband was Brix Ferraris, a former vocalist of the band South Border. Now she is married to Carlo Castillo.

 

Ferdie Marquez, a True Faith Band member died in 2019

Alicia Vergel is very sorry that her first lead role in the movie was not released on the silver screen because the title of the movie is said to be mischievous and not good to listen to. Its title is "Bibingka Ko'y Mainit."

They can't miss Mila del Sol because she is the queen of LVN even though Nida Blanca, Tessie Quintana, Delia Razon, Charito Solis, Marita Zobel, Nenita Vidal, Mona Lisa, and Luz Valdez are still there.

 

Beauty queen turned actress Eva Reyes

 

Cristina Aragon the first to play Valentina, Darna's archenemy

Niño Muhlach is the first Filipino child star to become a millionaire.

Lourdes Medel was a former LVN star before she made films in other production companies and was the former girlfriend of Bernard Bonnin.

Nora Aunor and Ricky Belmonte worked together in the movie My Prayer (1971) under Tower Productions. The film title was made into a single by Nora Aunor under Alpha Records.

Mahal is a very cute actress who is loved and admired by many people, especially her ardent fans. He also had a very popular vlog that garnered thousands of subscribers and millions of views on Youtube. Her love life also became colorful because she had men who inspired her in life and her last and most loyal lover was Mygz Molino. Mygz Molino showed his pure intentions, love, care, and concern for Mahal until Mahal died due to COVID-19 in 2021.

Did you know that Susan Roces is the Natalie Wood of the Philippines?

Ramon Zamora is known to have played the character of Pedro Penduko first in the movie Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko in 1973 but did you know that Efren Reyes Sr. first played this titular character in 1954.

Young Love (1970) was the first film where "Superstar" Nora Aunor and "Star for all Seasons" Vilma Santos teamed up, where the Superstar was front-billed.

Rudy Fernandez once slapped Bert Tawa Marcelo in a gathering. Bert Marcelo also had a commercial for a brand of alcoholic beverages.

Rico Roman was introduced in Dolphy's film Dolpong Istambul in 1966.

Mona Lisa became popular in movies in the 1930s and was first known by the name Fleur-de-Lis. She was the first Filipino actress to wear a bathing suit in the movie Giliw Ko in 1939.

Do you know that in 1932 and there were no talkie films in the Philippines yet, Rosa del Rosario was already appearing in the silver screen.

Snooky Serna teamed up with Hawaiian Tom Babauta (circled in red in the photo) in the movie Strangers in Paradise in 1983.

Amalia Fuentes played the titular character Escarlata in 1969

The couple Vera Perez, Dr. Jose, and Azucena Perez gave Gloria a screen name, and the last name is derived from Gloria's first film director, Eddie Romero.

Amalia Fuentes starred in the movie Ibulong Mo Sa Hangin (1966) while her daughter Liezel Martinez starred in the movie Ibulong Mo Sa Puso (1984)

Cecilia Lopez has never made a film on the grounds of Sampaguita Pictures. She is one of the wives of Ramon Revilla Sr. in the film Asawa Ko Kayong Lahat Kung Puwede in 1978.

Tilt Down Men is the Filipino version of the Dave Clark Five. This band includes the Sotto brothers Val and Tito who became a politician.

In the film Wonder Vi (1973), Vilma Santos played the role of a mountain woman who always carries a long stick as a weapon.

Lota Delgado is the wife of Rogelio de la Rosa who is always the lead or lead actor in their movies while Lota Delgado is the villain of the lead or lead actress.

Rogelio de la Rosa was an actor in 1932 but Jose Padilla Jr. was ahead of him but de la Rosa was ahead of Leopoldo Salcedo.

Nora Aunor and Victor Wood are the duets that made the song Am I That Easy To Forget popular in the Philippines, originally sung by Debbie Reynolds and Engelbert Humperdinck.

Conching Rosal and Sylvia La Torre are Coloratura Sopranos who become classmates, friends, and rivals in record sales.

Eartha Kitt is the American singer who sang the vernacular song Waray Waray

Rosa del Rosario in the titular role of the very first Darna (1951) film.

Don't Tell My Heart To Stop Loving You is the only song sung by Bobby Gonzales, Nora Aunor and Jerry Val in the late 60s.

George Estregan played the role of Ruther Batuigas a fearless journalist in the titular character in the movie Hostage... Find Batuigas! (1977)

Filipino Cinema, Celebrities, Actors and Actress Trivia Part 9

 

Filipino-American actor is the cast of the 1991 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II

Before she became a Vicor recording artist, Helen Gamboa first recorded albums with Jonal Records in the 1960s.

Actress Cristina Aragon and Actor Mel Francisco are siblings. Mel Francisco is the father of actor John Regala.

Bobby Gonzales and Nora Aunor duet in the song Whispering Hope

 

Darius Razon

 

Rhodora Silva

Darius Razon, Rhodora Silva, Elizabeth Clyne at Rene Ordonez are all Alpha Records recording artists

 

Cenon Lagman is the original singer of the song Mga Bakas Ng Lumipas

 

Apeng Daldal is one of the lead cast in the tv comedy sitcom Cafeteria Aroma shown on GMA-7 Network

The only time Nida Blanca portrayed the role of an Indian was in the film Indian Pana (1955)

Corazon Rivas is the first girlfriend of Fernando Poe Jr.

The Worst Of Famas Awards - Best Actor

Manuel Conde

Vic Silayan

Richard Gomez

John Lloyd Cruz

Below is the list of winners who I think stole the award from a more deserving nominee and/or unnominated actor(s) or were consolation prizes for previous losses or neglect.

Note: In some cases where there is more than one deserving film portrayal, I noted with equally outstanding performance means the winner deserves its award while the others as suggested alternatives in Should Have Won.

Best Actor The Worst of the Awards
'Worst' Best Actor FAMAS Winners	Should Have Won
Ben Perez in Ang Bagong Umaga (1952)	Unnominated Jose Padilla Jr. in Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo
Fred Montilla in Bondying (1954)	Unnominated Efren Reyes Sr. in Ifugao
Eddie del Mar in Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Jose Rizal (1956)	Jaime de la Rosa in Kumander 13
Van de Leon in Taga Sa Bato (1957)	Tony Santos in Badjao Jaime de la Rosa in Hukom Roldan
Van de Leon in Kamandag (1959)	Tony Santos in Biyaya Ng Lupa Manuel Conde in Juan Tamad Goes To Congress
Efren Reyes Sr. in Kadenang Putik (1960)	Manuel Conde in Juan Tamad Goes To Society
Joseph Estrada in Markang Rehas (1962)	Vic Vargas in Diegong Tabak
Eddie Rodriguez in Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang (1963)	Equally Notable: George Nader in Zigzag Fernando Poe Jr. (unnominated) in Sierra Madre
Robert Arevalo in Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (1965)	Luis Gonzales in Iginuhit Ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story
Joseph Estrada in Ito Ang Pilipino (1966)	A weak group of competitors
Joseph Estrada in Dugo Ng Bayani (1969)	Dolphy (unnominated) in Facifica Falayfay  Vic Vargas (unnominated) in Kalinga
Eddie Garcia in Tubog Sa Ginto (1970)	Equally notable: Fernando Poe Jr. in Santiago (1970)
George Estregan in Sukdulan (1972)	Fernando Poe Jr. in Ang Alamat Ramon Revilla in Nardong Putik
Ramon Revilla in Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (1973)	Vic Vargas in Nueva Vizcaya
Christopher de Leon in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)	Lito Anzures in Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa
Dolphy in Omeng Satanasia (1977)	Fernando Poe Jr. in Bontoc Robert Arevalo in Hubad Na Bayani Christopher de Leon in Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising
Matt Ranillo in Isang Ama, Dalawang Ina (1978)	Dolphy in Ang Tatay Kong Nanay
Fernando Poe Jr. in Durugin Si Totoy Bato (1979)	Christopher de Leon in Ang Alamat Ni Julian Makabayan Phillip Salvador (unnominated) in Jaguar
Dindo Fernando in Langis at Tubig (1980)	Fernando Poe Jr. (unnominated) in Aguila
Joseph Estrada in Kumander Alibasbas (1981)	Vic Silayan in Kisapmata
Anthony Alonzo in Bambang (1982)	Phillip Salvador in Cain At Abel Mark Gil (unnominated) in Batch '81
Fernando Poe Jr. (tied) in Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko (1983) Eddie Garcia (tied) in Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan Ang Nakaraan	Phillip Salvador in Karnal Ace Vergel in Pieta Eddie Garcia (unnominated) in Palabra de Honor
Rudy Fernandez in Pasukuin Si Waway (1984)	Tony Santos in Misteryo Sa Tuwa
Philip Salvador in Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim (1985)	Equally Notable: Ronnie Lazaro in Boatman Daniel Fernando in Scorpio Nights
Fernando Poe Jr. in Muslim .357 (1986)	Dan Alvaro in Bagong Hari Joel Torre in Bilanggo Sa Dilim
Rudy Fernandez in Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier (1987)	Phillip Salvador in Balweg: The Rebel Priest
Christopher de Leon in Kapag Napagod Ang Puso (1988)	Ace Vergel in Anak Ng Cabron Alan Paule (unnominated) in Macho Dancer
Tirso Cruz III in Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989)	Phillip Salvador (unnominated) in Orapronobis
Christopher de Leon in My Other Woman (1990)	Robin Padilla (unnominated) in Anak Ni Baby Ama Richard Gomez (unnominated) in Nagsimula Sa Puso
Christopher de Leon in Ipagpatawad Mo (1991)	Richard Gomez (unnominated) in Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
Aga Muhlach in Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992)	Equally Notable: Richard Gomez in Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal
Phillip Salvador in Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (1993)	Julio Diaz in Sakay Johnny Delgado in the Aliwan Paradise segment of Southern Winds
Bong Revilla in Relax Ka Lang, Sagot Kita (1994)	Cesar Montano in The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!)  Romnick Sarmenta (unnominated) in Bawal Na Gamot Richard Gomez (unnominated) in Wating
Phillip Salvador in Bobby Parkers: Parak (1997)	John Estrada in Calvento Files: The Movie
Armando Goyena in Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure (2001)	Jomari Yllana in Gatas Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway
Eddie Garcia in Bahid (2002)
Jay Manalo in Bayaran (2003)	Richard Gomez in Filipinas
Piolo Pascual in Milan (2004)	Cesar Montano in Panaghoy Sa Suba Yul Servo in Naglalayag Richard Gutierrez (unnominated) in Sigaw
Robin Padilla in La Visa Loca (2005)	A weak year for nominees
Cesar Montano in Ligalig (2006)
Jinggoy Estrada in Katas Ng Saudi (2007)	Robin Padilla (unnominated) in Blackout
Allen Dizon in Dukot (2009)	Coco Martin in Kinatay Soliman Cruz (unnominated) in A Journey Home
John Lloyd Cruz in Miss You Like Crazy (2010)	Coco Martin in Noy Dennis Trillo in Rosario

ER Ejercito in Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
ER Ejercito in El Presidente (2012)	Jericho Rosales in Alagwa Coco Martin in Sta. Niña
ER Ejercito in Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story (2013)	Robin Padilla in 10,000 Hours Piolo Pascual in On The Job Sid Lucero in Norte, Hangganan Ng Kasaysayan
Daniel Padilla in Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)	Paolo Ballesteros (unnominated) in Die Beautiful John Lloyd Cruz (unnominated) in A Lullaby To The Sorrowful Mystery

The Worst Of Famas Awards - Best Director

Gerardo de Leon

 

Lamberto V. Avellana

 

Manuel Conde

 

Maryo J. de los Reyes

 

Mark Meily

Note: Below is the list of winners who I think stole the award from a more deserving nominee and/or unnominated director(s) or were consolation prizes for previous losses or neglect.

     "WORST" Best Director                            Should Have Won

           FAMAS Winners

Gerardo de Leon for Ang Bagong Umaga (1952)                                                            Gerardo de Leon (unnominated) for Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo

Gregorio Fernandez for Higit Sa Lahat (1955)                                                                Gerardo de Leon for Sanda Wong

Ramon A. Estella for Desperado (1956)                                                                          Armando Garces for Gilda

                                                                                                                                         Lamberto V. Avellana for Kumander XIII    

Cesar Gallardo fro Kalibre .45 (1957)                                                                            Gregorio Fernandez for Hukom Roldan

Gerardo de Leon for Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig (1958)                                        Gregorio Fernandez for Malvarosa

                                                                                                                                        Armando Garces for Condenado

                                                                                                                                        Manuel Conde for  Venganza   

Jose de Villa for Kamandag (1959)                                                                               Manuel Silos for Biyaya Ng Lupa

                                                                                                                                       Manuel Conde for Juan Tamad Goes To Congress 

                                                                                                                                      Armando Garces for Kilabot Sa Makiling

Gerardo de Leon for Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960)                                             Manuel Conde (unnominated) for Juan Tamad Goes To Society

Lamberto V. Avellana for Scout Rangers (1964)                                                         Cesar Gallardo for Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo

Gerardo de Leon for Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (1965)                                             Lamberto V. Avellana for A Portrait Of The Artist as Filipino

Fely Crisostomo for Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (1967)                                               Cirio H. Santiago for Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak

Eddie Garcia for Pinagbuklod Ng Pag-ibig (1969)                                                  Luis Nepomuceno (unnominated) for Ang Pulubi  

                                                                                                                                 Leroy Salvador for Badlis Sa Kinabuhi 

Lino Brocka for Tubog Sa Ginto (1970)                                                                 Lino Brocka (unnominated) for Santiago! 

Jun Raquiza for Dalawang Mukha Ng Tagumpay (1973)                                     Danny Holmsen (unnominated) for Carmela

                                                                                                    Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Joey Gosiengfiao, and Elwood Perez (unnominated) for Lipad Darna Lipad! 

                                                                                                                                Pablo Santiago for Nueva Viscaya

Lino Brocka for Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)                                       Celso Ad. Castillo for Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa

Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara for Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo (1976)                Lino Brocka for Insiang

                                                                                                                            Mike de Leon for Itim

Augusto Buenaventura for Bakya Mo Neneng (1977)                                      Pablo Santiago for Bontoc  

                                                                                                                           Celso Ad. Castillo (unnominated) for Burlesk Queen

                                                                                                                     Leonardo Q. Belen, Quin Baterna (unnominated) for Ginauhaw Ako, Ginagutom Ako

                                                                                                                     Kidlat Tahimik (unnominated) for Perfumed Nightmare

                                                                                                                     Mario O'Hara (unnominated) for Mga Bilanggong Birhen

                                                                                                                     Robert Arevalo (unnominated) Hubad Na Bayani

Eddie Romero for Aguila (1980)                                                               Lino Brocka (unnominated) for Bona

                                                                                                                   Mike de Leon for Kakabakaba Ka Ba?

Augusto Buenaventura for Kumander Alibasbas (1981)                         Mike de Leon (unnominated) for Kisapmata

Eddie Garcia for Sinasamba Kita (1982)                                                 Ishmael Bernal for Himala

                                                                                                                 Peque Gallaga for Oro, Plata, Mata

Fernando Poe Jr. for Ang Padrino (1984)                                                Mario O'Hara for Bulaklak Sa City Jail 

Celso Ad. Castillo for Paradise Inn (1985)                                             Lino Brocka for Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim

                                                                                                                Tikoy Aguiluz (unnominated) for Boatman

                                                                                                                Ishmael Bernal (unnominated) for Hinugot Sa Langit

                                                                                                                Celso Ad. Castillo (unnominated) for Isla

                                                                                                                Leroy Salvador (unnominated) for Tinik Sa Dibdib

Eddie Garcia for Magdusa Ka (1986)                                                    Mike de Leon (unnominated) for Bilanggo sa Dilim 

                                                                                                               Christopher de Leon, Mario O'Hara (unnominated) for Halimaw

Eddie Garcia for Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (1987)                        Maryo J. de los Reyes for Tagos Ng Dugo

Elwood Perez for Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)                                  Chito S. Roño for Itanong Mo Sa Buwan

Elwood Perez for Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989)                    Eddie Rodriguez (unnominated) for Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili

                                                                                                              Eddie Garcia for Imortal (1989)

Elwood Perez for Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (1991)               Carlos Siguion-Reyna for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit

Augusto Salvador for Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (1993)                           Raymond Red for Sakay

                                                                                                              Mike de Leon (unnominated) (Aliwan Paradise segment)

Carlo J. Caparas for Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994)          Joel Lamangan for Pangako Ng Kahapon 

Fernando Poe Jr. & Willy Milan for Kahit Butas Ng Karayom (1995)                            Chito S. Roño for Dahas

Laurice Guillen for Tanging Yaman (2000)                                          Rory Quintos for Anak

                                                                                                              Joel Lamangan for Deathrow

Maryo J. de los Reyes for Naglalayag (2004)                                      Cesar Montano for Panaghoy Sa Suba

Cholo Laurel for Nasaan Ka Man (2005)                                          Raya Martin (unnominated) for Maicling Pelicula Nañg Ysañg Indio Nacional

Jose Javier Reyes for Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)                         Jeffrey Jeturian for Kubrador

                                                                                                         Lav Diaz for Heremias: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak

Maryo J. de los Reyes for A Love Story (2007)                             Adolfo Alix Jr. for Batanes

                                                                                                        Lav Diaz (unnominated) for Death In The Land Of Encantos

Ed Palmos for Ay Ayeng (2008)                                                   Mark Meily for Baler

                                                                                                      Dante Nico Garcia for Ploning

Joel Lamangan for Dukot (2009)                                                 Brillante Mendoza for Kinatay

Mark Meilly for El Presidente (2012)                                         Jun Lana for Bwakaw

                                                                                                     Brillante Mendoza (unnominated) for Thy Womb

Olivia M. Lamasan for Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)          Rahyan Carlos for Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

Arnel Barbarona for Tu Pug Imatuy (2017)                                 Khavn de la Cruz for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Dwein Baltazar for Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus (2018)     Lav Diaz for Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw

Christian Acuña for Magikland (2020)                                           Jason Paul Laxamana for He Who Is Without Sin 

 

                                                                                         

                                                                                           

       

                                                                                        

                   

                                                               

Watchful Eyes' Miss USA 2022 Favorites For The Crown

 

The 71st Miss USA 2022 comes back to the "Biggest Little City in the World" Reno in the Silver State for the second time after two years comes Monday, October 3 where it will be held at the same venue three years ago, Grand Sierra Resort Hotel. This edition will pay tribute to Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 who committed suicide earlier this year in her apartment in New York City and was crowned the 68th Miss USA at the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel in Reno, Nevada. Fifty-one (51) contestants representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the coveted crown. The reigning Miss USA 2021 Elle Smith of Kentucky will crown her successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent the USA at the 71st Miss Universe pageant to be held on January 14, 2023, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 

After watching the preliminary round of competitions, here are Watchful Eyes of a Silhouette's twenty favorites to have a shot at the Miss USA 2022 crown:

20 FAVORITES

Alaska

California

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Missouri

New Jersey

New Mexico

Ohio

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Texas

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Almost There:

Alabama

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Nevada

Pennsylvania

Good luck to all the girls!

Photo Source:

https://tvline.com/2021/11/29/miss-usa-2021-winner-elle-smith-kentucky-wins/