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2007 Top Twenty Independent Artists
By Donna Villanueva
We are the group of young filmmakers from different colleges and universities, we firmly believe that Independent filmmaking is a great way for an actor or filmmaker to develop his or her style and abilities and it's not about a paycheck. Our group did comprehensive research about our Top Twenty lists of independent artists aged 20 to 40 years old (10 males & 10 females) that are ubiquitous figure in Philippine independent cinema.
Our top lists of Independent actors were a mixed batch composed of
mainstream/character actors and theater thespians.
We would like to acknowledge the following Actors who have contributed
to the independent film for the past years:
Ms. Gloria Romero, Boots Anson Roa, Caridad Sanchez, Maricel Soriano, Cherrie Gil, Gina Alajar, Gina Pareño, Cherrie Pie Picache, Jacklyn Jose, Rio Locsin, Tessie Thomas, Agot Isidro,Ma. Isabel Lopez, Irma Adlawan, Shamaine Buencamino, Ermie Concepcion, Anggie Ferro, Ana Capri, Gissele Sanchez, Eddie Garcia, Albert Martinez Joel Torre, Ricky Davao, Mark Gil, Pen Medina, Nonie Buencamino, Johnny Delgado,
Ronnie Lazaro,Jaime Fabregas, Rex Cortez, Lou Veloso, Archie Adamos, Soliman Cruz,Dido de La Paz ,Crispin Pineda and Johnny Manahan.
YFMP names the top twenty independent actors (in alphabetical order):
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Inang yaya (2006), Ligalig (2006), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)
TV Series:
"Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003), "Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002),
Kalila was a part of Tanghalang Pilipino's Zsazsa Zaturnah (Ze
Muzical) as antagonist, Ang Mga Huwad as Carmen Villa, Queen FeminaSuarestellar Baroux, played Madame Jeanne Forestier in Tanghalan atObra's musical adaptation, The Necklace and the Bride in theInternational Theatre Institute Congress presentation of BloodWeeding. Other theater credits include Troyanas, Middle of theSilence, Paglayang minamahal, Ang Pagpatay Kay Luna, DularawangPating, Aguinaldo: 1898, Ulilang Tahanan, El Filibusterismo;Likhaan's, Noli me Tangere, Magnificat and Disyembre. Kalila is also acostume designer, singer, painter & graphic designer.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Crying Ladies (2003), ICU Bed #7 (2005), Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino (2005), Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Kaleldo (2006), Donsol (2006), Pamana, Ang (2006), Faces of Love (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits
Mumbaki (1996), Bata, bata... Paano ka ginawa? (1998), Serafin
Geronimo, Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion (1998), Sana Pag-ibig na (1998), Wansapanataym: The Movie (1999), Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay ko (1999), Minsan, minahal kita (2000), Daddy O! Baby O! ,(2000), Laro sa Baga (2000), Vida Rosa, La (2001), Beautiful Life (2004),
International Films/TV:
Goodbye America (1997),
T.V. Series:
"Recuerdo de amor" (2001), Hunger Strike (2002) (TV), "Hiram" (2004), "Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005), "Captain Barbell" (2006),
Angel Aquino is no stranger to the limelight. (Angelita Velasquez
Aquino real name). She finished Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at
University of the Philippines in Baguio City. Starting out as a model, Angel has metamorphosed into an effective film actress and television style host. Angel has 2 daughters - Iana (born 1993) and Thea (born 1995). She is warm, open, vibrant and lively. Angel Aquino will always be one of my favorite models. Her well-chiseled facial features, fantastic skin tone, and great figure are the foundation of her beauty. But one element that brings that beauty to life is her animated personality. Angel is a truly beautiful woman. Angel won Best Performance of an Actress for "Donsol" from the 2006 Cinemalaya Film Ferstival
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Bayani (1992), Sakay (1993) Anino (2000), Sa North Diversion Road(2005), Compound (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996) Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin(1997), Burger Boys (1999) Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya(2000) , Biyahenglangit (2000) , Babaeng Putik, Ang (2001), Trip (2001) Diskarte(2002) ,Sana Totoo Na (2002), Ligaya... Katumbas ng Buhay (2003) Now That IHave You (2004), I Don't Want You To Go (2007), Ay Ayeng (2007)
T.V. Series:
"Pangako sa 'yo" (2000), "Basta't Kasama Kita" (2002), "SCQ Reload OkAko!" (2004), "Sugo" (2005)
John is a familiar face in Philippine television and films. He has
done several T.V series and movies. John gave award-winning
performances in Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (They Call Me Joy, 1998;Toronto Film Festival - Exhibition) and Mulanay (Deep in Paradise1996; Hawaii International Film Festival – Official Selection) for which he won the Best Supporting Actor (Urian, the Film Critics of the Philippines) and Best Actor (Manila Film Festival), respectively. He was part of the principal cast of Anino, the recipient of the Palme d'Or Award for Best Short Film in the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. He was also exceptional in International Theater such as in Orosman at Zafira (Musical) in France, Noli Me Tangere (Play) in Japan, El Filibusterismo (Play) in Japan, and in more than 30 original and adapted Filipino plays. He got Best Actor nominations for independent
films Sa North Diversion Road and Compound. John earned the highest votes for Best Actor from the People's Insider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards. John is under the Talent management of Cornelia "Anggee" Lee.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006), Kwarto (2006), Mga Lunes ng Hapis (2007)
Angeli is an apprentice of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actor's Company, Angeli dreams one day of becoming an Indie princess. As a resident actor of CCP, Angeli's favorite roles are: Maria Clara's in TP's Noli Me Tangere The Musical; Mrs. Capulleto in TP's R'meo Luvs Dew-Lhiett; Induduli in TP's Hudhuhd an Ifugao romance and Pinnochio in TP's children musical Pinocchio.
In March 2006 she performed in Tokyo, Japan, with the theater company Rinko Gun/Good Fellow's Inc as part of Philippine Bedtime Stories, a series of one-act Filipino plays performed in Tagalog and Japanese. She has also performed with jay Cruz of Dancing Wounded Contemporary Dance Commune. Her film Mga Lunes ng Hapis (Monday of Sorrow) is competing in the fourth Con-Can Movie Festival, an online short film festival in Japan this month.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Baryoke (2005), Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino (2005), Kagat ng Dilim
(2006), Heremias (2006), Pandanggo (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Jose Rizal (1999)
Roeder is a multi-talented performer, singer, actor, and dancer. He recorded three original Filipino albums released under Vicor Music Company, which include his signature hit, Sana Naman (gold and platinum) and an international album released in Germany to his credit. He is one handful talents who have successfully made the crossover from mainstream pop to theater and independent films. He has acted in over thirty productions ranging from musicals to straight
plays. He gave memorable performances in King and I, Twelfth Night, Aguinaldo 1898, Larawan, Chess, Grease, Once on This Island, Fire, Water, woman, They're Playing our song, Macbeth, Luna, Carmen, Insiang, Ligawang Ligaw and Rhythm Method.
He received Best Stage Actor nominations from the Aliw Awards for his performances Count Dracula in the Tanghalang Pilipino adaptation of Dracula and Gantimpala National Artist Production Series F.Sionil Jose's The God Stealer/ Nick Joaquin's The Queen's Jewel. For film, he got a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in Lav
Diaz's Ebolusyon. Roeder is a freelance actor.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Quezon City (2004), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Sa Ilalim ng cogon (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
"Gimik" (1996), Soltera (1999), Kahit isang saglit (2000), Narinig mona ba ang latest? (2001), Trip (2001), Jologs (2002, Dreamboy (2005), Txt (2006)
International Films/TV:
Wrinkles (2006),
TV Series:
"Sa puso ko, iingatan ka" (2001), "Bituin" (2002), "Sana'y wala ng
wakas" (2003), "Bakekang" (2006),
Julia Clarete is Eda Giselle Rosetta N. Clarete in real life born on
September 24, 1979 is a Filipino singer and actress, both for theaterand film. Julia Clarete who was hailed as Hollywood Dream's ultimate champion after a close fight with fellow finalist Raymond Bagatsing late last year on the farewell episode of the six-month reality show/talent searches on Philippines' local networks ABC-5. People familiar with Julia have always seen her sing on some of the TV shows that she appears on but this time she takes it on a more serious and professional level, writing and composing the album's featured single, "Bumalik Ka Lang," herself. And it was actually one of two songs that Julia sung for Ivory Music execs during the first few meetings before
she signed on to do an album. She is currently one of the co-hosts of the daily noontime TV shows Eat Bulaga and is also currently pregnant.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Gantsilyo (2005), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guwapo (1994), Chickboy (1994), Tirad Pass:
The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1997), Bukas na lang kita
mamahalin (2000), Narinig mo na ba ang l8est? (2001), Sex Files
(2002), Pinay Pie (2003),
TV Series:
"Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003)
Kimberly is a stage, TV, and film actor. She has essayed lead roles in stage plays, having played Ignacia in Mother Ignacia, Laura in Florante at Laura, Oryang in Silang Magigiting, Paulita in El Filibusterismo, Pilar in Pepe and pilar and Maria Blanca in Ibong Adarna Some of her productions include Ambon, Ulan, Baha, Tiktipaklong, Pilandok at Mahiwagang manok and Maria Blanca in Ibong Adarna. She has also appeared in commercials such as Purefoods corned beef, Bear Brand milk, Magic Flakes, Chowking, Nescafe and BPI family bank. She won Best Actress in the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival for the film Kanto Boy 2.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Mathew Mark Luke and John (2005), Compound (2006), Rome & Juliet (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Baliw (2007), Mona (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Two Timer (2002), Xerex (2003), Pinay Pie (2003)
TV Series:
Maging Akin Muli (2005)
Mary Liza Bautista Diño or Liza is a beauty pageant titleholder and all around performer! She is a BS Speech Communication graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is best known as the beauty queen endorser of Likas Papaya Herbal Soap years ago. She placed third runner-up in Mutya ng Pilipinas 2001 and competed in the Miss Tourism International pageant She has played a variety of characters in both Shakespearean and original Filipino plays under
seasoned directors. Her credits include Taming of the Shrew, A
Midsummer Night's Dream,Winter' s Tale, Othello, Yerma, Divinas
Palabras, Hiroshima Mon Amour, A Portrait of an Artist, Tatlong
Villanueva, El Publico and Komedi. Liza is a freelance actress.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Utang ni Tatang (2002), Tulad ng dati (2006), Rome and Juliet (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Calvento Files: The Movie (1997), Miguel/Michelle (1998), Magandang hatinggabi (1998), Gimik: The Reunion (1999), Gatas sa dibdib ng kaaway (2001), Super B (2002), Agimat, anting-anting ni Lolo, Ang (2002)
T.V. Series:
"Gimik" (1996), "Saan ka man naroroon" (1999), "Sa dulo ng walang hanggan" (2001), "Basta't kasama kita" (2002), "Narito ang puso ko" (2003), "Tabing ilog" (2000), "Agawin mo man ang lahat" (2006), "Princess-Charming" (2007),
A superb actress, Mylene Dizon, has revealed that she ran away from her mother. But, it was an unusual situation. Mylene's parents are separated. Her mother has moved to the United States. Mylene is aware of her strong-willed nature, which she believes she has gotten from her mom. She admits, she's a loner even when she was still a kid. She was left home alone all the time. She spent a vacation in America when
she was 18. She worked as a secretary in her mom's physical therapy business there. She didn't get paid so she ran back to Philippines with her mom's credit card in her pocket.
She has kept herself alive and well in the raucous carnival world of show business. Her name had to be associated with the gorgeous faces teeming at the ABS CBN Talent Center. . In 1997 she won Best New Movie Actress for her 1st film Calvento Files: The movie. Recently, Mylene Dizon was named Best Actress for her role in "Rome and Juliet" from 2006 Cinema One Originals. Mylene is now a character actress inthe entertainment industry.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Sitak (2005), Mathew, Mark, Luke and John (2005), Geegee & Waterina (2006), Compound (2006), Siyudad (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Transition (2007), Butas (2007), Elliptical
Road (2007), Baliw (2007), Walang Paraiso (2007), Stiryo (2007),Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Flavio (2007), Abadeha (2007), Pinoy Postcard (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Frats (1999), Pinay Pie (2003), Malikmata (2003), Batas Militar (2006)
T.V. Series:
Sugo (2005), I Luv New York (2006), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006), Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2006), Super Twins (2007), Lupin (2007)
Perry is an actor for stage, television and film. He finished Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Lyceum University Manila. He earned his professional theater acting workshop with Gantimpala Theater facilitated by Bodjie Pascua and has received his television/film advance and intensive acting training from Ms. Gina Alajar at Mowelfund. His film credits include Will Fredo’s Compound was an official selection in 2006 Cleveland and Washington D.C. International Film Festival and got nominations from Golden Screen Awards.
He has portrayed mostly major roles and has done more than twenty professional plays in his theater projects. He is one good example that can cross over from independent to mainstream entertainment. He is one of the busiest character actors on television. He is one of the Best Supporting Actor finalists from the People's nsider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards.Perry is under the management of Wings Entertainment headed by Francis Villacorta.
Independent Film Credits:
Sa Aking Pagkagising Mula Sa Kamulatan (2005), Pamana, Ang (2006),
Mainstream Film Credits:
Tanging Ina, Ang (2003), Mr. Suave hoy! hoy! (2003), Can This Be Love(2005), Kapag tumibok ang puso (Not once, but twice) (2006), White Lady (2006), Gigil (2006),Mano po 5: Gua ai di (I love you) (2006), First Day High (2006)
T.V. Series:
"Berks" (2002), "Darating ang umaga" (2003),
Ketchup (real name: Michael Eusebio) bagging the best supporting actor trophy for his performance in a digital movie, Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula sa Kamulatan, from the Gawad Urian. It is his first acting award ever and he is grateful that he was at the awards ceremony to personally accept the trophy.
Ketchup is one of the busiest talents of Star Magic. He is actually
never without a project. He was in White Lady, produced by Regal Entertainment. He is also in Regal's movie, Gigil, with Alfred Vargas and Katrina Halili. At Star Cinema, the sister company of Star Magic, Ketchup is doing First Day High. He is also set to do an independent film to be directed by Kathy Camarillo.
On TV, Ketchup co-hosts the Studio 23 show, "It's a Guy Thing," with Borgy Manotoc, John Joe Joseph and Bubbles Paraiso. He plans to study filmmaking next year at the New York University.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Babae sa Breakwater (2004),Lagusan (2005), Sarong banggi (2005),Pusang Gala (2005), Batad sa paang palay (2006), Seroks (2006)
Alcris is a film actor. He is the brother of Glaiza de Castro
(Actress). He portrayed a 14-year old Batad Boy "Ag-ap" in the film Batad, a high school dropout, is forced to sell produce in the Banawe market to augment whose big dream is to own a pair of nifty sports shoes in. He bagged the best actor awards from 2006 Cinemalaya Film Festival and 2006 Golden Screen Awards for his heartwarming performance in Batad. He also received Best Supporting Actor nominations from the URIAN for his performances in Mario O'Hara'sBabae sa Breakwater.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Rigodon (2005), Pandanggo (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Bakit labis kitang mahal (1992), Maalaala mo kaya: The Movie (1994),Mula noon hanggang ngayon (1996), Ipaglaban mo: The Movie (1996), Sa aking mga kamay (1996), Ikaw pala ang mahal ko (1997), Bayad puri (1998), Sa pusod ng dagat (1998), April, May, June (1998), My guardian debil (1998), Ama namin (1998), Jose Rizal (1998), Pedrong palad (2000), Tatarin (2001), Tomagan (2003),
International Films/TV:
Bloo (1996/France) , Legacy (1998/U.S.A) , Manila (2000/Germany) , Au bout du rouleau (2002/FranceTV) ,
T.V. Series:
"Habang kapiling ka" (2002), "Krystala" (2004), "Valentina" (2005), Mourning Girls (2006), "Maging sino ka man" (2006),
Chin-chin is an actress cinema,stage and television.TV. Birth Name is Maria Carmiña Lourdes Cynthia Gutierrez. An environmentalist. As a staunch supporter of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, she posed as a mermaid in the PETA pro-animal/pro- vegetarian campaign. A vegetarian.
The creative freedom of expression is marvelously evident in every Chin-Chin Guttierez photograph. Dynamic and almost carefree, pictorial sessions with Chin-Chin are always an exercise in experimentation and creativity. She is a down-to-earth woman-child who is natural and
graceful. Her style and demeanor allows for open photographic
interpretations. She has appeared in more than 20 feature films
including 6 foreign films and has been awarded twice one of the finest actresses in Asia. Chin-chin won several acting awards from different prestigious award giving bodies.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Donsol (2006), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007),
T.V. Series:
"Krystala" (2004), Etheria: Ang ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia" (2005),
Once in a while, a new face comes along in the entertainment scene that truly catches our attention. The moment we saw Sid Lucero, we knew that he's got it. And after seeing him act in his very first television drama role, there's no doubt that Sid will be the next best young actor of his generation. Sid is being introduced in the much talked about soap opera "Hanggang Kailan," from GMA-7 and Filmex, Inc. where he is pitting talents against some of the country's acting heavyweights like Lorna Tolentino and Christopher de Leon. In the soap, he plays a lost young teenage boy who is searching for love and acceptance while in the process of finding himself. If his face looks familiar, it's because Sid is the son of thespian Mark Gil. The eyebrows, the nose and the piercing look is so very Mark, and from that initial episodes that we've seen, the boy has got
the same natural intensity and passion like his dad.
We learned that his manager Ricky Gallardo of The Talent Factory was responsible in choosing his screen name. Sid Lucero is the name of thecharacter Mark Gil played in the award-winning Mike de Leon film,"Batch 81," where Mark was elevated to lead status, and where he met and fell in love with Sid's mother, the former fashion model and actress Bing Pimentel. Sid, together with the other young cast of the soap, had to undergo intensive training in proper acting techniques
with workshop director Peque Gallaga before facing the cameras. A quick learner, he says that from the time he started taping, he learned a lot in terms of motivation, delivery and focus, with the guidance of his directors Joey Reyes and Mark Reyes. He won Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for Donsol from 2007 Golden Screen Awards by Entertainment Press.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Compound (2006), Pandanggo (2006), Doble Vista (2006),Mona (2007),Foster Child (2007), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007)
Recently Jake portrayed lead roles in Virgin Labfest 2 Naked TruthsPayb/Sixs and Aspect of Love. Jake is a master of musical theaterhaving been involved in international productions. His credits includeMiss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh Limited, UK National Tour; StellaMusical Productions, Germany), Rent (Singapore RepertoryTheatre/Atlantis Production), Nagraland (Mitsubishi Music Production,Asian Tour), and the Philippine productions of Once on this Island(Chase International) ; Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and Joseph theDreamer (Repertory Philippines) ; Cabaret and Falsettos (New Voice
Company); Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Atlantis Production); Cats(Metropolitan Theater). He has also done recordings. He is one of theBest Supporting Actor finalists for the People's Insider Magazine 2007Top Choices For Local Film Awards and got Breakthrough Performance byan actor for his top-notch performance in the Will Fredo's Compound
from 4th Golden Screen Awards.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Binyag (2003), Dilim (2005), Rotonda (2006), Mudraks (2006), Rekados
(2006) Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006),
Mainstream Film Credits:
Mila (2001),
T.V. Series:
"Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006),Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat (2006),It Might be You (2007)
Mario is an actor for stage, television and film. Mario's theater
credits include: Ang Mga Kahon, A winter's tale, Divinas Palabras, Inspektor Heneral, Price of Redemption, Othello, Death of a Salesman, St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, The Trial, Pilitwo, Sakurahime, El publico, Angel Street, Blood Wedding and Shock Value. For his film Dilim he portrayed a mysterious vigilante who goes after the bad guys and helps kids and damsels in distress and in Rotonda he is a drug
addict who seeks revenge and died in the end. Mario received the Best Actor award for his impressive performances in Rekados from 2006 Cinema One Independent film Festival.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Trabaho (2005), Anak ng tinapa (2005), Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Ang (2005), Imahenasyon (2006), Tulad ng dati (2006), Tukso (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Jose Rizal (1998), Bertud ng putik (2003),
T.V. Series:
"Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia" (2005), Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006)
Ping is an occasional artists, he is the son of character actor Pen Medina. The Truth is, He's Pretty too. But being pretty is the last thing on Ping Medina's mind. The 23-year-old, whose first acting job was as the young Jose Rizal in the film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, has bigger things to care about. Things like his Cinemalaya project with Dennis Marasigan — an ensemble film called "Tukso," in which he would star with Ricky Davao, Soliman Cruz, Irma Adlawan and others. Things like playing the guitar and recording a demo with his band, Hello Ebro. Things like figuring out his real role in Philippine cinema.
Ping has been in the industry for 10 years now and although mall tours and provincial shows are not part of his itinerary, he does have a huge fan base. Actually, he has two kinds — the first made up of people who loved him as Kuya Bogs in Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros and the second are the people who have seen him on television, in shows like Etheria and the afternoon soap Makita Ka Lang Muli, both aired on GMA 7. He gets recognized when he's out and is asked to pose for photos and sign autographs but Ping finds a deeper connection with fans who he can really talk to about his work and about his passions. And he has a lot of passion for his craft. He has notable performances and earned MANUNURI (URIAN) Best Supporting Actor nomination for the film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Big Time (2005),
Mainstream Film Credits:
Pistolero (2002), Onsehan (2001), Babaeng putik, Ang (2001),
Pasasabugin ko ang mundo mo (2000), Jacob (1997)
Joanne is a TV and film actor. The fresh face of Joanne Miller coming back after some few good years from the long-running soap opera Annaluna. The lead girl character from Big time used to play Eunice, one of the little kontrabidas in the 80s soap, Annaluna. In her first independent film Big Time, she portrayed Melody the prettiest girl in Tambo who wants is to become a big movie star, an aspiring megastar. Joanne Miller, whose performances and charisma are exceptional in this
film. Big Time is 2005 Cinemalaya feature length films finalists.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Mathew Mark Luke and John (2005), Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), Kubrador (2006), Graveyard Shift (2006), Seroks (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Beautiful Life (2004), Gatas sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (1999)
T.V. Series:
"Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" (2001), "Basta't kasama kita" (2002), "Darating ang umaga" (2003), "Buttercup" (2003), "Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002), "SCQ Reload Ok Ako!", "Krystala" (2004), "Spirits" (2004), Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941 (2004), "Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005),Sugo( 2005),Makita Ka Lamang Muli (2006),Asian Treasure (2007), Lupin (2007),Maria Florde Luna (2007)
Neil is an actor for stage, television and film. He obtained a
Bachelor of Arts in Theater arts from the University of the
Philippines. From then on, guided by his mentors, he honed craft by taking part in various. To new a few, he appeared in Shakespearean classics such as Othello (Dulaang U.P); Merchant of Venice, Taming of the Shrew (UP Shakespearean Company); Greek classics like Oedipus Rex (Dulaang UP) and Troyanas (Tanghalang Pilipino), Kanser (Gantimpala),
Laro (Gantimpala) and Asian Drama like St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos (Dulanng UP); Hudhud (TP), Kanjicho (Dulanng UP), Sepharad: Voces de Exilio, Basilia ng Malolos ( UPPT), Orpheus Descending (TP) and Sa Ngalan ng Anak (Dulaang UP) and line producer of the digital filmLaya. He is one of the busiest character actors on television.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Room Boy (2005), In Da Red Corner (2006), Rotonda (2006), Numbalikdiwa (2006), Rekados (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Lucio & Miguel (1992), Gwapings Dos (1993), Kung kaya mo, kaya ko rin (1996), Kahit minsan lang (1997), Computer Combat (1997),
T.V. Series:
"Sana ay ikaw na nga" (2002), "Marina" (2004), "Kampanerang Kuba" (2005), "Super Inggo" (2006)
Meryll is an actor, image model\product endorser, and TV personality.She started acting on screen through the kiddie's sitcom "ItBullingit" with other child star performers on ABS - CBN. Although she is known as the niece of Diamond Actress Maricel Soriano, she is better known as a young, bubbly child star who has grown to be a charming, vibrant, talented serious teen actress and performer. She is part of ABS-CBN's Fantaseryeng "Kampanerang Kuba" and Milk Magic endorser.Recently, she won as Best Actress in the movie "Roomboy" an entry for
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. She has set to prove that she is
a true Filipino actress in her own special way.
