Did you know our local cinema’s original award giving body was established in 1950? Called Maria Clara awards taken from Jose Rizal’s Noli me Tangere character, it was initiated by Manila Times Publishing Inc. under Dr. Alejandro Roces. National Artist for Scripter Guillermo Tolentino did the trophy, with actress Rosa Rosal as model. However, a year later seven… Read More »
Trivia: In the mid-40s and early ‘50s, several seniors and junior actors in Philippine Cinema had been adored by countless Filipinos. The father-sons got the distinction of versatile performers not only in action and thoroughly dramatic stuffs but also in comic genre. Let’s begin with the movie king of the ‘40s Fernando Poe Sr. and the all- time… Read More »
Trivia: Nearly two decades after the untimely demise of top actress Nida Blanca, her family, loved ones and followers still lament her unsolved murder case to this day. Now that Nida would notch her birthday on January 6, 2019 this writer couldn’t help but recollect her less known side, having worked with her as pro for ten years.… Read More »
From the early ‘50s, several actresses rose to fame for being trend setter. It was for their award winning classic roles or setting a new trend in showbiz. Let’s start with Lilia Dizon, noted for her beauty. She was the first local actress to romp off best actress in the Asian Film Festival held in Cambodia. Lilia’s flick… Read More »
Trivia: The demise of the remarkable showbiz figure ex-actor turned senator Ramon Revilla Sr. left me in grief. For he was my pal since the ‘60s. I vividly remember that prior to my stay in Canada, I was elected president of the Movie Writers & Press Photo Photographers Association of the Philippines (MOWPPAP). Ramon offered to induct the… Read More »
Trivia: One year and five months from now, I’ll turn 80 on my birthday. I can’t help but remenisce some awesome memories of the Alip clan. My father the late Mauricio Alip and his sibling Dr. Eufronio Alip were both professors at the University of Santo Thomas and San Beda College. My uncle served as presidential adviser for… Read More »
Trivia: In the ‘60s, the late movie director Ben Feleo was in demand in showbiz, became noted as the frequent helmer of the films produced by the deceased Amalia Fuentes under AM Productions. Truth to tell, Ben was the one who backed me up me to Amalia as publicist of the said firm. This paved the way to… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that the secret wedding of Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidecelli was not the first to transpire in showbiz world? Among the hidden marriages then occurred when famous couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo tied the marital knots on April 28, 2009 at the San Juan Nepumuceno Church, San Juan, Batangas. It was a… Read More »
It is true showbiz friends become closer on being involved in family events. That’s why this writer recalled my recent 42nd wedding anniversary with my wife Mer brings back my attachment to showbiz people in and out of the camera range decades ago. They were stars, producers, warblers and co-movie writers. Aside from her nod to be one… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that from the ‘50s, Sampaguita Pictures movie outfit built up two acclaimed actresses who currently remain active in showbiz? The duo held the distinction of Miss Philippine Movies and award winning actresses as well. They’re none other than the incomparable Gloria Romero and Susan Roces. Prior to the discovery of Susan, Gloria held supreme… Read More »