Dashing actor and TV host Edu Manzano was born in the San Francisco, California on September 14, 1955. He became a member of the U.S. military for four years then settled in the Philippines afterwards. Edu entered showbiz in the late 1970s, starring in movies such as Kapag Pusoý Sinugatan and Romansa. His tough, mestizo…
Seasoned actress Jean Garcia was born Rosario Maitim on August 22, 1969 in Angeles, Pampanga. She started acting when she was in her teens but managed to live a relatively private life compared to her peers. Jean began appearing in movies and television show during the 1980s. She starred in films like Summer Holiday, Lost…
Maria Luisa Ramsey, better known as Jaya, was born in Manila on March 21, 1969. The Filipina soul singer, who is of Afro-Jamaican descent, is the daughter of singer and comedienne Elizabeth Ramsey. When she was 10, Jaya started her showbiz career as a back-up dancer to her mom. Soon, she started giving solo performances….
R&B Princess Kyla is one of the most accomplished performers of her generation. Born Melanie Hernandez Calumpad on January 5, 1981, Kyla is known for the versatile, soulful quality of her voice, which enables her to belt out tunes from classic Ella Fitzgerald to modern Alicia Keys. Kyla’s first exposure in singing competitions was in…
Ogie Alcasid is a great blessing to the world of OPM. Not only does Ogie possess a soulful voice, he is also gifted with extraordinary songwriting skills. This multi-awarded artist is also a great comedian and a skilled entrepreneur. Ogie, whose real name is Herminio Alcasid Jr., was born on August 27, 1967. Ogie’s first…
The sexy Polo Ravales, whose full name is Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg, was born on June 27, 1982. The half-German Polo started out as one of the second batch of cast members of the popular youth-oriented program TGIS. He and his fellow cast members Dingdong Dantes, Sunshine Dizon, Antoinette Taus and Kim de los Santos…
One of the country’s bonafide movie stars, Aga Muhlach is the Philippines’ ultimate matinee idol, the one that aspiring matinee idols look up to. The multi-award actor, known for his handsome face and wholesome appeal as much for his great acting skills, started his career as a child actor. Born Ariel Aquino Muhlach on August…
The lovely Nadine Samonte was born in Bavaria, Germany on March 2, 1988. Her father is German and her mother is a Filipina. She was first seen by audiences as one of the contestants in the first season of the reality talent show Starstruck. Nadine became one of the Final 6, and the contest was…
Pretty and talented Glaiza de Castro is fast becoming one of GMA Network’s top young talents. Born in Valenzuela City on January 21, 1988, Glaiza, who bears a striking resemblance to actress Angel Locsin, first appeared on a GMA Network soap opera Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin in 2002. Surprisingly, she transferred to rival network ABS-CBN…
Baby-faced Patrick Garcia was born on September 14, 1981 to a Spanish father and a Filipina mother. Before becoming one of the country’s most promising teen stars, Patrick spent his free time doing altar boy duties at St. James Parish Church in Ayala, Alabang. When he was 13, his sister Cheska, who is already an…