Heartthrob Zanjoe Marudo has captured the hearts of TV audiences when he became one of the housemates in the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. He was born on July 23, 1982, the third among six children. This native of Tanauan, Batangas was a varsity basketball player from elementary to college. He played…
Singer, model, TV host and actress Nikki Gil is one of the genuinely talented celebrities of her generation. Born Monica Pauline Santos Gil on August 23, 1987, she was part of a musically-inclined family. Young Nikki was already doing commercial voiceovers at the age of four. She was a high school valedictorian, and later became…
One of the loveliest faces in showbiz, Lucy Torres is better known as the wife of Richard Gomez. Heiress to an immense sugar plantation in Ormoc, Leyte, this haciendera was just a simple probinsyana before she married the Adonis of Philippine Cinema. The two met when she they were shooting together for a LUX Shampoo…
Formerly known for his bad-boy reputation more than his acting talent, Mark Anthony Fernandez is now dubbed as The Ultimate Leading Man. The son of veteran stars Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno, Mark was born January 16, 1979. He started his showbiz career as a member of the trio Gwapings along with Eric Fructuoso and…
Maria Erlinda Termulo, popularly known as Mariel Rodriguez, was born August 10, 1984. The actress, VJ and TV host started her career as a commercial model, appearing in numerous ads for Johnsons’ Clean and Clear, Rexona and Closeup. Mariel’s first acting project was on the Singaporean TV show Rouge, which was produced by MTV Asia….
Known as the country’s “Sex Guru”, Asia Agcaoili is the epitome of the strong, liberated woman who is unapologetic about her sexuality. Born September 20, 1983, this native of Isabela aspired to become a model and actress ever since she was a young girl. Asia graduated from the University of the Philippines and became a…
Multi-talented Jolina Magdangal is a great example of versatility in showbiz. The petite Jolens, as she is fondly known, is an accomplished singer, actress, TV host and entrepreneur. Born on November 6, 1978, Jolina started her music career as one of the members of 14-K, Ryan Cayabyab’s musical group. ABS-CBN spotted her potential and was…
Sexy actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is truly a delight to watch onscreen. One of the most bankable stars in the country, the perky, lovable actress has over 40 movies to her credit and has numerous TV shows and product endorsements in her name. Rufa Mae was born on May 28, 1978, the eldest…
The controversial DJ Mo Twister is one of the most famous radio and TV personalities in the Philippines. Known for his acerbic wit and knack for asking sensitive questions, Mo Twister was able to parlay his success in radio into a career in television. Mo’s real name is Mohan Gumatay, and he was born in…
The ever-lovable Kristoffer Ryan Agoncillo, who was born on April 10, 1979 in the U.S., made his way into the public’s consciousness as one of the country’s most in-demand commercial models. Ryan started modeling during his teenage years and became the very familiar face for big-name brands such as Sprite, Penshoppe and Islacom. His success…