News:
2008 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 accord cinema and television the same respect and rigor as we do theater. These are not just entertainment but are art forms as well. Only when we begin to treat actors as artists can we demand from
them to perform with artistry. We treat movie and television actors the same way we do our theater actors.
We would like to acknowledge the following Actors who have contributed
to the independent film for the past years;
Ms. Gloria Romero, anita Linda, Boots Anson Roa, Barbara Perez, Caridad Sanchez, Maricel Soriano,Cherrie Gil, ,Gina Alajar, Gina Pareño, Daria Ramirez, Cherrie Pie Picache, Jacklyn Jose, Rio Locsin, Tessie Thomas, Susan Africa, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin Chin Guttirez, Mylene Dizon, Agot Isidro,Ma. Isabel Lopez, Irma Adlawan, Shamaine Buencamino, Ermie Concepcion, Anggie Ferro, Kimberly Diaz, Ara Miona, Gissele Sanchez, Julia Clarete, Meryll Soriano, Jodie Sta. Maria, Karylle, Joanne Miller,Ynez Veneracion, Johnny Manahan Johnny Delgado, Robin Padilla, Cesar Montano, Michael V.,Robert Arevalo, Jaime Fabregas , Michael de Mesa, Albert Martinez, Bembol Roco, Joel Torre, Ricky Davao, Mark Gil, Pen Medina, Gary Valenciano, Nonie Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro, Rex Cortez Gardo Versosa, Raymund Bagatsing,John Arcilla, Julio Diaz, Allan Paule, Emilio Garcia, Baron Geisler, Lou Veloso, Archie Adamos, Soliman Cruz, Bodjie Pascua, Dido de La Paz ,Soliman Cruz, Fonz Desa, Crispin Pineda, Jojit Lorenzo, Jake Macapagal, Perry Dizon, Jess Evardone, Mario Magalona, Jiro Manio, Simon Ibarra, Nathan Lopez, Lito Caliso and Eddie Garcia.
Last year lists Top 20 independent artists in alphabetical order:
Aguilos Kalila
Aquino Angel
Arcilla John
Bayani Angeli
Camañag Roeder
Clarete Julia
Diaz Kimberly
Dino Liza
Dizon Mylene
Escano Perry
Eusebio “ketcup” Michael
Galura Alcris
Gutierrez Chin-Chin
Lucero Sid
Macapagal Jake
Magalona Mario
Medina Ping
Miller Joanne
Sese Neil Ryan and
Soriano Meryll.
YFMP names the top twenty independent artists for 2008 (in alphabetical order):
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Haw-Ang (2007), FROU FROU, Shhhh!....'Wag Mong Sabihin Kay Itay' (2008)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Inang yaya (2006), Ligalig (2006),
TV Series:
"Sana'y wala ng wakas" (2003), "Kay tagal kang hinintay" (2002)
Kalila was a part of Tanghalang Pilipino's Zsazsa Zaturnah (ZeMuzical) as antagonist, Ang Mga Huwad as Carmen Villa, Queen Femina
Suarestellar Baroux, played Madame Jeanne Forestier in Tanghalan at Obra's musical adaptation, The Necklace and the Bride in theInternational Theatre Institute Congress presentation of BloodWeeding. Other theater credits include Troyanas, Middle of the Silence, Paglayang minamahal, Ang Pagpatay Kay Luna, Dularawang Pating, Aguinaldo: 1898, Ulilang Tahanan, El Filibusterismo; Likhaan's, Noli me Tangere, Magnificat and Disyembre. Kalila is also a costume designer, singer, painter & graphic designer.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Kadin (2007)
Previous 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 Festival.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Endo (2007), Death in the Land of the Encantos(2007)
Previous Years 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. Her film Death of the Land of Encantos won special from Venice filmfest.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Blackout(2007), Mona: Singapore Escort (2007), Batanes (2007), Kusina (2008)
Previous Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Pinoy Blonde (2005)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Milan, (2004) ,Annie B. (2004), Sabel(2004), Sigaw (2004), Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo! (2005), Mulawin The Movie(2005), Moments of Love(2006), Eternity(2006), Shake, Rattle & Roll 8(2006), Ouija (2007), Desperadas(2007), The Echo (Hollywood Remake of Sigaw) (2008),
T.V. Series:
Click (2001). Kung Mawawala Ka(2001), Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004), Encantadia (2005), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia(2005), Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006), Atlantika(2006), Impostora (2007), Joaquin Bordado(2008)
Born as Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named in part for the legendary dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father is choreographer and TV director Lito Calzado and her mother was the late Irish-Spanish-Filipina, Mary Ann Ussher. Iza's brother, Dash, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Pinoy rap group.In the late 1990s, she finished her high school in Miriam College and after which finished her undergraduate education in the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts.
Before entering show business, she worked as a dubber. Iza started out as a guest teen star in the now defunct show, Click, which led to further roles. Iza won her first ever heroine role through the soap opera Te Amo with the Argentinean actor Segundo Cernadas.Iza Calzado bagged her original role in The Echo, the English-language remake of Filipino director Yam Laranas’ horror film Sigaw. Calzado will be sharing the screen with Hollywood actor Jesse Bradford, who was last seen in Clint Eastwood’s World War II epic Flags of Our Fathers. Bradford will portray an ex-convict who will get entangled in the troubles of a battered wife, to be played by Calzado. Although she will be reprising a role that won her an Urian Best Supporting Actress award in 2005, she still had to audition. [2] One of her co-stars, Carlos de Leon, asked her if she is Hispanic because of her facial feature. She won Best Supporting Actress for 28th Gawad Urian.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Death in the Land of the Encantos(2007)
Previous 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 under Talent Factory management headed by Ricky allardo.
Recently he won Best actor from Aliw Awards.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Ala Suerte Ala Muerte (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits: Rekados (2006), Twilight Dancers (2006), Ala Verde Ala Pobre (2005), Serafin Geronimo, kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion (1998),
Mainstream Film Credits:
Virgin People 2 (1996), The Mariano Mison Story (1997), Alyas Big Time (1999), Pila-balde (1999), Batang pro (1999), Live Show (2000) .... Rosita, Trip (2001) , Dekada '70 (2002), Sanib (2003), Malikmata (2003), Milan (2004), Pa-siyam (2004), Spirit of the Glass (2004), Matakot ka sa karma (2006),
TV Series:
"Esperanza" (1997), "Ikaw lang ang mamahalin" (2001), "Hanggang kailan" (2004), "Anghel na walang langit, Mga" (2005), "Impostora" (2007)
Ana Capri is an actress for television and film. She has done more than 50 independent and mainstream films. She won Best Actress for Ala Verde Ala Pobre (2005) and and Ala Suerte Ala Muerte (2007) in Cinemanila Film Festival. She was nominated as Best Actress for Pila-balde (1999) and Best Supporting Actress Sa Paraiso ni Efren (1999) from Gawad Urian. She established herself as one of best character actress in industry. Ana is now a freelance actress.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Still Life (2007), Batanes (2007), Rakenrol (2007) (2008), Hula (2008)
Previous Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Twilight Dancers (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Cool Dudes (2001), Singsing ni Lola (2002), Miss Pinoy (2005), Close to You (2006), Sukob (2006), Manay po (2006), Pacquiao: The Movie (2006), White Lady (2006), ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006),
TV Series:
"Berks" (2002), "Spirits" (2004), "Ikaw ang lahat sa akin" (2005), "Fantastikids" (2006), "Boys Nxt Door"(2007), "Asian Treasures" (2007),
Glaiza is a television and film actress. Glaiza “Aiza” Galura in real life was born on January 21, 1988. She is the sister of Alcris Galura. Dan Alvaro is Glaiza’s uncle.Glaiza likes Playing the guitar, watching TV, reading and swimming. She is a great fan of Hollywood actors Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Kirsten Dunst, Gael Garcia Bernal. She won New Movie Actress of the year (18th Star Awards for Movies 2001)Glaiza is under the management of DMV Entertainment headed by Manny Valera.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa (2007)Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Baliw(2007), Mona (2007),Unfading (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Mathew Mark Luke and John (2005), Compound (2006), Rome & Juliet
(2006), Graveyard Shift (2006),
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, Passion og the Christ and Komedi. Liza is a freelance actress.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Foster Child (2007), Pisay (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Tuli (2005)
Mainstream Film Credits:
Ikaw pa rin ang iibigin (1998), Pagdating ng Panahon (1998), Tanging Ina, Ang (2003), Malikmata (2003), Volta (2004), Can This Be Love (2005), D'Lucky Ones (2006), Kapag tumibok ang puso (Not once, but twice), You Are the One (2006), Txt (2006), Reyna: (2006), Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (2006), The Promise (2007), Cute ng ina mo, Ang (2007), Paano kita Iibigin (2007, Apat dapat, dapat apat: (2007), Pasukob (2007), Bahay kubo (2007), Katas ng saudi (2007),
TV Series:
"Sa dulo ng walang hanggan" (2001), "Buttercup" (2003), "Tanging Ina" (2003), "Marina" (2004), "Kampanerang Kuba" (2005), "Kokey" (2007)
Eugene “Uge” Domingo is a theater, television, film actress. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theater arts from the University of the Philippines. Eugene is one of the best comedienne’s in the entertainment industry and succeeded in making audience laugh out loud. Her last theater performance includes Welcome to Intelstar as MA'AM CHELSEA. She has done more than 30 mainstream films. She wants to play character roles for future projects.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Altar (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Big Time (2005), Putot (2006), Twilight Dancer (2006),
Nor is an actor, a director, cinematographer and commercial model. He is a Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) resident member since 1976, one of the legitimate theater groups in the Philippines. His hobbies include photography, filmmaking, softball and baseball. He has done more than fifty professional plays. Acting is also his passion and can do that dance too. Nor is a co-director for PETA’s Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang and currently director of Skin-Deep. His famous theater credits include Walang Himala, Romulus D’Grayt and Pasaporte.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Baliw (2007), Doble Vista (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Anak ng tinapa (2005), Big Time (2005), Pinoy/Blonde (2005), Co-ed Scandal (2006)
Mainstream Film Credits:
I'm Sorry, My Love (1998), Gangland (1998), Jose Rizal (1998), Sumigaw ka hanggang gusto mo (1999), Ekis: Walang tatakas (1999), Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y huwag akong maligaw (1999), Asin at paminta (1999), Lastikman (2003), Keka (2003), First Time (2003/II), Milan (2004), Kulimlim (2004), The Great Raid (2005), The Promise (2007), Hide and Seek (2007)
T.V. Series:
"Growing Up" (1997),"Pintados" (1999), "Te amo, maging sino ka man" (2004), "Mga Anghel na walang langit" (2005), "Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005), "Captain Barbell" (2006), "Maging sino ka man" (2006), "Kokey" (2007)
Ryan is of Spanish/American descent, the oldest son of actor/director Michael De Mesa and actress/director Gina Alajar. Oldest brother of actors Geoff Eigenmann and A.J. Eigenmann and First cousin of TV host Gabby Eigenmann., Scion (a third generation) of the legendary Gil-Eigenmann clan of actors. Grandparents are Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil.ephew of Filipino actors Mark Gil and Cherie Gil. Ryan is under the management of Viva Entertainment.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Ala Suerte Ala Muerte (2007), Walang Paraiso (2007), Baliw (2007), Sinungaling na Buwan (2007), Stop Over (2007), Transition (2007), , EllipticalRoad (2007), Baliw (2007), Stiryo (2007), Flavio (2007),
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Sitak (2005), Mathew, Mark, Luke and John (2005), Geegee & Waterina
(2006), Compound (2006), Siyudad (2006), Butas (2006),Graveyard Shift (2006),
Twilight Dancer (2006), Pinoy Postcard (2006), Abadeha (2006),
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), Kokey (2007), Zaido(2007), Kamandag(2007), La Vendeta (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. Most recently, Perry is also part of Redd Ochoa’s Baliw received special selection in 2007 World film festival in Montreal Canada and Chennai Internatinal Film Festival in India. He has been part of Cinemalaya and Cinemanila films such as Sinungaling na Buwan, Walang Paraiso and Ala Suerte Ala Muerte.
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 and one of the busiest character actors on television. Perry is under the management of Wings Entertainment headed by Francis Villacorta.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Endo (2007),Gulong (2007)
Mainstream Film Credits: Birhen ng Manaoag (2005)
TV Series: "Kahit kailan" (2002)
Trina Feleo in real life youngest of two daughters of Laurice Guillen and Johnny Delgado. A writing student at the Ateneo de Manila University, She is a member of Bayanihan Dance company. Thought she would just play a bit role in _Birhen ng Manaoag (2005)) but the endorsement of director Marilou Diaz-Abaya got her the plum role. She won as Best actress for 2007 Cinemalaya Film Festival for the film Endo.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Endo (2007),Maikling Kwento (2007)
Previous Years 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's
Babae sa Breakwater.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits(2007):
Tambolista (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007), Tagapagligtas (2007),Tukso (2007), Batanes (2007),Selda (2007)
Previous Years Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Donsol (2006),
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 the
character 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 and Best actor from Cinema One Film Festival for Tambolista.Sid is nder Talent Factory management headed by Ricky Gallardo.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits(2007):
Tukso (2007),Durog (2007), Pain Things (2007)
T.V. Series:
Makita ka Lamang Muli (2007), LoveSpell (2007)
Diana is a freelance theater practitioner. She has acted in various plays of Dulaang Laboratoryo, Dulaang UP and Tanghalang Pilipino. Her theater credits include: Cetti’s The Queen and the Rebels/ Ang Reyna at mga Rebelde, Cocteau’s The Eagle has Two Heads/ Kamatayan ng Dinastiya for Dulaang Laboratoryo; Hibik at Himagsikan nina Viktoria Laktaw, Juan’s Shadow’s of the Reef/ Mga Anak ng Dagat for Dulaang U.P.; Euripedes’ Troyanas, Himala: The Musical, Pirandello’s It is So, If You Think So/ Yun na Nga, Kung Yun na Nga!, F. Sionil Jose’s Mass for Tanghalang Pilipino. Last Year, she performed Okina and Sisa in Okina at Ang Paglalakbay ni Sisa sa Laguna; A Noh Play, a joint project of UP Ceneter for International Studies (CIS), Japan Foundation and Shizuoka University of Arts and Culture in Celebratio of Philippines-Japan Friendship year. She has also written and staged new one-act plays for a thesis production: PIGTAS and hamog na bakal. She has appeared in some TV programs in ABS-CBN and GMA7.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits(2007):
Pitong Tagpo (2007), Nars (2007), Tambolista (2007), Tirador (2007), Ataul For Rent (2007), "OFW" (2007), "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan"(2007), "Box Office" (2007), "Condo" (2007), Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007)
Previous Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Masahista (2005), Kaleldo (2006),
Coco is a film and television actor. He has appeared in several TV commercials before breaking into showbiz with his debut film Masahista which won him the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. He also starred in Kaleldo in 2006. He's the father of a child born on June 3, 2005 by his co-star in the movie Masahista and ex-girlfriend, Katherine Luna. Early in 2007, Coco became an exclusive artist of GMA Network, and appeared in several GMA TV shows starting with "Daisy Siete Season 15". He is also a member of the boy-group The Studs.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Tukso (2007), Imahenasyon (2007),Selda(2007)
Previous Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Trabaho (2005), Anak ng tinapa (2005), Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros(2005),
Tulad ng dati (2006),
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), Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007),
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 (2007):
Maikling kwento (2007)
Previous Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits:
Radyo (2001), Utang ni Tatang (2002), Asboobs: Asal bobo (2003), Astigmatism (2004) , Quezon City (2004), Pepot Artista (2005), Pinoy/Blonde (2005), Lasponggols (2005), Nasaan si Francis (2006), Rotonda (2006),
Mainstream Film Credits:
Og Must Be Crazy (1990), Wanted: Perfect Father (1994), Markova: Comfort Gay (2000), Bakit 'di totohanin (2001), Bakit papa? (2002), Home Alone da Ribber (2002), Lastikman (2003), Captain Barbell (2003), Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend (2004), Boso (2005), Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend continues (2005), Agent X44 (2007)
T.V. Series:
"Daboy en da girl" (2002), "Quizon Avenue" (2005)
Jeffrey Smith Quizon or Epy is an actor, writer, producer, 2nd unit director or assistant director. Born on January 23, 1973 and he is the son of the King of comedy Dolphy. Tagged by the movie press as the "Next Dolphy." He, however, shunned the title saying there is only one Dolphy. Stopped smoking after taking the 40-day Kick it! Beat it! quit smoking celebrity challenge, an advocacy campaign in support of the Philippine health department's smoking cessation program sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. He is among the first batch of celebrities joining the campaign from August 23 to October 1, 2006; the others are Amanda Griffin, Rica Peralejo and DJ-sportscaster Vitto Lazatin. He used to be chain-smoker. He is also the Band leader of Makatha.
Independent Short/ Full Length Film Credits (2007):
Hawang (2007)
Previous 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:
Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941 (2004),Beautiful Life (2004), Gatas sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (1999)
T.V. Series: Prinsesa ng Banyera (2007), Maria Florde Luna (2007) ), Lupin (2007), Asian Treasure (2007), Makita Ka LamangMuli (2006), "Etheria: Ang
ikalimang kaharian ng encantadia" (2005),Sugo( 2005), "Krystala" (2004), "Spirits"
(2004), "Darating ang umaga" (2003), "Buttercup" (2003), "Kay tagal kang
hinintay" (2002), "Basta't kasama kita" (2002), "Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" (2001)
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 film
Laya. He is one of the visible character actors on television.
