Vicente Silva Manansala (January 22, 1910- August 22, 1981) was a Philippine cubist painter and illustrator.
Manansala was born in Macabebe, Pampanga. From 1926 to 1930, he studied at the U.P. School of Fine Arts. In 1949, Manansala received a six-month grant by UNESCO to study at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Banff and Montreal, Canada. In 1950, he received a nine-month scholarship to study at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Paris by the French government.
Vicente Manansala, a National Artist of the Philippines in Visual Arts, was a direct influence to his fellow Filipino neo-realists: Malang, Angelito Antonio, Norma Belleza and Baldemor.[1] The Honolulu Academy of Arts, the Lopez Memorial Museum (Manila), the Philippine Center (New York City) and the Singapore Art Museum are among the public collections holding work by Vicente Manansala.
Manansala's canvases were described as masterpieces that brought the cultures of the barrio and the city together. His Madonna of the Slums is a portrayal of a mother and child from the countryside who became urban shanty residents once in the city. In his Jeepneys, Manansala combined the elements of provincial folk culture with the congestion issues of the city.
Manansala developed transparent cubism, wherein the "delicate tones, shapes, and patterns of figure and environment are masterfully superimposed". A fine example of Manansala using this "transparent and translucent" technique is his composition, Kalabaw (Carabao).
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales or also known as "Echo" (born on September 22, 1979 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor. He has notable performances in Filipino soap operas, especially in the 2001 hit Pangako Sa'yo with Kristine Hermosa via ABS-CBN. In movies, year 2006 when he had his critically acclaimed portrayal as the international boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Recently, he started to join the music industry and had his own album.
Kahit Isang Saglit (lit. Even For Just One Moment, also called A Time For Us) is a drama television series produced by ABS-CBN and Double Vision. It is currently airing in the Philippines in primetime every Monday through Friday and will be aired soon both in Malaysia and Singapore in primetime every Saturdays and Sundays in full high-definition 1080i format.
This series will mark the very first Asianovela production of 2 Asian Countries.
Rocky Santillan's (Jericho Rosales) father is a policeman who was murdered & his mom suffered from a fatal heart attack when she saw her husband’s lifeless body along the beach. Margaret/Garie (Carmen Soo) was very happy to see her father named Ronaldo Dimaandal (Albert Martinez) again and was excited to spend time with her mom & dad, but she woke up the next morning to find out he has left again. Garie & her mom lived with a relative who didn’t too think much of her dad.
Kahit Isang Saglit (lit. Even For Just One Moment, also called A Time For Us) is a drama television series produced by ABS-CBN and Double Vision. It is currently airing in the Philippines in primetime every Monday through Friday and will be aired soon both in Malaysia and Singapore in primetime every Saturdays and Sundays in full high-definition 1080i format.
This series will mark the very first Asianovela production of 2 Asian Countries.
Rocky Santillan's (Jericho Rosales) father is a policeman who was murdered & his mom suffered from a fatal heart attack when she saw her husband’s lifeless body along the beach. Margaret/Garie (Carmen Soo) was very happy to see her father named Ronaldo Dimaandal (Albert Martinez) again and was excited to spend time with her mom & dad, but she woke up the next morning to find out he has left again. Garie & her mom lived with a relative who didn’t too think much of her dad.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born May 12, 1981 in Quezon City, Philippines), or more famously known as Dennis Trillo is a television and film actor in the Philippines. His film debut Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941 which skyrocketed him into a matinee idol status. He is currently an artist of GMA Network, his rise to fame was proven in 2006 when he won the Best Actor trophy thrice that same year defeating heavy contender, Piolo Pascual, Making him the only non-veteran actor to defeat Piolo Pascual in the said feat.
On 200, Dennis is now doing Kulam with Judy Ann Santos for Regal Films also. On August 21, Dennis started in taping his fantaserye of GMA-7's Zaido, where he stars with Raymart Santiago, Marky Cielo, Aljur Abrenica, and Lorna Tolentino, at a studio in Marilao, Bulacan.
On April 29, 2008, 5,000 tourists and residents at the Mactan, Cebu Shrine, viewed the "Battle of Mactan" play, where Manny Pacquiao acted as Lapu-Lapu, while Dennis Trillo played Ferdinand Magellan.
On May 12, 2008, Dennis Trillo's newest starrer, afternoon soap, called locally as a "Sine Novela," Pablo Gomez's "Magdusa Ka" premiered to good ratings. It is still enjoying great success. Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka, also stars Iwa Moto, Jackie Lou Blanco, Emilio Garcia, Gabby Eigenmann, and his leading lady Katrina Halili in a very different role. In the said soap, Dennis Trillo played a macho dancer character. His macho dancing act in "Magdusa Ka" created buzz in the Philippines because the soap is shown on an afternoon time slot. It is also a daring career move for Dennis Trillo.
Gagambino (Philippine television series based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas and produced by GMA Network) stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. The series will be aired starting mid-2008. On June 2, 2008, the teaser was officially shown at "Chika Minute" segment of 24 Oras, where Dennis Trillo was formally introduced in his lead role as Gagambino.
On 200, Dennis is now doing Kulam with Judy Ann Santos for Regal Films also. On August 21, Dennis started in taping his fantaserye of GMA-7's Zaido, where he stars with Raymart Santiago, Marky Cielo, Aljur Abrenica, and Lorna Tolentino, at a studio in Marilao, Bulacan.
On April 29, 2008, 5,000 tourists and residents at the Mactan, Cebu Shrine, viewed the "Battle of Mactan" play, where Manny Pacquiao acted as Lapu-Lapu, while Dennis Trillo played Ferdinand Magellan.
On May 12, 2008, Dennis Trillo's newest starrer, afternoon soap, called locally as a "Sine Novela," Pablo Gomez's "Magdusa Ka" premiered to good ratings. It is still enjoying great success. Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka, also stars Iwa Moto, Jackie Lou Blanco, Emilio Garcia, Gabby Eigenmann, and his leading lady Katrina Halili in a very different role. In the said soap, Dennis Trillo played a macho dancer character. His macho dancing act in "Magdusa Ka" created buzz in the Philippines because the soap is shown on an afternoon time slot. It is also a daring career move for Dennis Trillo.
Gagambino (Philippine television series based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas and produced by GMA Network) stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. The series will be aired starting mid-2008. On June 2, 2008, the teaser was officially shown at "Chika Minute" segment of 24 Oras, where Dennis Trillo was formally introduced in his lead role as Gagambino.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Arnold Arre
Arnold Arre (born on September 2, 1971 in Metro Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino comic book writer and artist.
Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries that was re-released as a Special Collected Edition by Adarna House in 2005 and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. Both were released under his self-owned Tala Comics Publishing. His other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (2002), published by Adarna House, and the self-published Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006).
Aside from his comics work, Arnold has done numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as The San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He has also taken part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000.
Arnold resides in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries that was re-released as a Special Collected Edition by Adarna House in 2005 and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. Both were released under his self-owned Tala Comics Publishing. His other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (2002), published by Adarna House, and the self-published Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006).
Aside from his comics work, Arnold has done numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as The San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He has also taken part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000.
Arnold resides in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Ang Kiukok
Ang Kiukok (March 1, 1931- May 9, 2005) was a leading Filipino painter and a National Artist for Visual Arts.
He was born in Davao City, Philippines to Chinese-Filipino parents who had emigrated from Fukien. He pursued Art Studies at the University of Santo Tomas, where he was taught by Filipino art masters, most notably Vicente Manansala who was to become a lifelong friend and mentor.
He first attained prominence in the Philippine arts scene in the 1960s with a distinct style that fused influences from cubism, surrealism and expressionism. Some classified his style as "figurative expressionism", others merely called it ugly. What could not be doubted was the violence in his imagery, a factor that slighted the commercial viability of his works until the 1980s. He favored such subjects as fighting cocks, rabid dogs, and people enraptured by rage or bound in chains. He painted multiple depictions of the crucified Christ that did not shirk from portraying the agonies normally associated with the crucifixion. When asked why he was so angry, he replied, "Why not? Open your eyes. Look around you. So much anger, sorrow, ugliness. And also madness." The intensity of his works stood in contrast to his own personality, described as "placid and affable".
It did not escape attention that many of Ang Kiukok's most violent or gruesome imagery was painted during the martial law rule of Ferdinand Marcos, though he did not build a reputation for himself as a prominent critic of the Marcos regime. In 2001, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named him a National Artist for Visual Arts.
In the end, Ang Kiukok emerged not only as a critical favorite, but a commercially popular artist as well. Upon his death from cancer on May 9, 2005, it was reported that he and fellow National Artist Fernando Amorsolo were the most widely bidded after Filipino painters in auctions.
He was born in Davao City, Philippines to Chinese-Filipino parents who had emigrated from Fukien. He pursued Art Studies at the University of Santo Tomas, where he was taught by Filipino art masters, most notably Vicente Manansala who was to become a lifelong friend and mentor.
He first attained prominence in the Philippine arts scene in the 1960s with a distinct style that fused influences from cubism, surrealism and expressionism. Some classified his style as "figurative expressionism", others merely called it ugly. What could not be doubted was the violence in his imagery, a factor that slighted the commercial viability of his works until the 1980s. He favored such subjects as fighting cocks, rabid dogs, and people enraptured by rage or bound in chains. He painted multiple depictions of the crucified Christ that did not shirk from portraying the agonies normally associated with the crucifixion. When asked why he was so angry, he replied, "Why not? Open your eyes. Look around you. So much anger, sorrow, ugliness. And also madness." The intensity of his works stood in contrast to his own personality, described as "placid and affable".
It did not escape attention that many of Ang Kiukok's most violent or gruesome imagery was painted during the martial law rule of Ferdinand Marcos, though he did not build a reputation for himself as a prominent critic of the Marcos regime. In 2001, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named him a National Artist for Visual Arts.
In the end, Ang Kiukok emerged not only as a critical favorite, but a commercially popular artist as well. Upon his death from cancer on May 9, 2005, it was reported that he and fellow National Artist Fernando Amorsolo were the most widely bidded after Filipino painters in auctions.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz (born on June 24, 1983) is a Filipino Actor and Model. He is populary known as the Philippine's Box Office King.
His Movies:
2008 A Very Special Love Miggy Montenegro
2007 One More Chance Popoy Gonzales
2007 Still Life John Lloyd
2006 All About Love Eric
2006 Close To You Manuel
2005 Dubai Andrew Alvarez
2004 Now That I Have You Michael Morelos
2003 My First Romance ("Two Hearts" Episode) Enzo
2004 Forevermore Boyet
1998 Mahal na kung Mahal Igiboy
His Television Show / Series:
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Armando Solis
2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Gabriel Hidalgo Roxas
2006 Maging Sino Ka Man Gabriel Hidalgo Roxas
2006 Star Magic Presents: "My Angel" Martin
2006 Komiks: "Bampy" Igiboy's Dad
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kwintas" Jason
2006 ASAP Host / Himself
2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Oliver Ynares
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Rene Cayetano Story Lino Cayetano
2003 It Might Be You Earl Lawrence Trinidad
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Atty. Yuri Orbida
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Adrian Montecillo
1999 Tabing Ilog Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado
1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako
1996 Gimik Junie De Dios
His Movies:
2008 A Very Special Love Miggy Montenegro
2007 One More Chance Popoy Gonzales
2007 Still Life John Lloyd
2006 All About Love Eric
2006 Close To You Manuel
2005 Dubai Andrew Alvarez
2004 Now That I Have You Michael Morelos
2003 My First Romance ("Two Hearts" Episode) Enzo
2004 Forevermore Boyet
1998 Mahal na kung Mahal Igiboy
His Television Show / Series:
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Armando Solis
2008 Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Gabriel Hidalgo Roxas
2006 Maging Sino Ka Man Gabriel Hidalgo Roxas
2006 Star Magic Presents: "My Angel" Martin
2006 Komiks: "Bampy" Igiboy's Dad
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kwintas" Jason
2006 ASAP Host / Himself
2005 Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Oliver Ynares
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Rene Cayetano Story Lino Cayetano
2003 It Might Be You Earl Lawrence Trinidad
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Atty. Yuri Orbida
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Adrian Montecillo
1999 Tabing Ilog Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado
1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako
1996 Gimik Junie De Dios
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