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Mars Ravelo (born October 9, 1916 in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines - September 12, 1988) was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.

Biography[link]

Mars Ravelo was born on October 9, 1916 when the Philippines was still an American Territory.

He started out as a cartoonist, then as a writer, and later on as editor -in- chief for two publications houses and for several film companies. He later established his own company, RAR.

Ravelo created the characters of Darna the super heroine, Dyesebel the love-lorn mermaid, and Captain Barbel the super hero, Facifica Falayfay, and the duo of Jack & Jill. He also created the drama about a young orphaned girl named Roberta for Sampaguita Pictures. Ravelo wrote the movie adaptation of Alicia Vergel's Basahang Ginto.

Published Works (in alphabetical order)[link]

• Ako’y Nauuhaw
• Ako’y Tao…May Dugo at Laman
• Alicia Alonzo
• Alipin ng Busabos
• Alyas James Bond-ying
• Anak ni Dyesebel
• Ang Biyenan Kong Amerikana
• Ang Pinasulabi
• Angelito
• Baby Bubut
• Balahibong Nangangalisag
• Bartola (Ang Mangangatay)
• Basahang Ginto
• Bata Batuta
• Berdugo ng mga Anghel
• Bitter Sweet (Ang Pait at ang Tamis)
• Biyenang Hindi Tumawa
• Bobby
• Boksingera
• Bondying
• Booma
• Boyoyoi
• Buhay Pilipino
• Bwana Hai
• Captain Barbell
• Captain Barbell Kontra Kapitan Bakal
• Captain Barbell Versus Flash Fifita
• Cumbanchera
• Dalaginding na si Tessie
• Darna
• Darna at Ang Babaing Lawin
• Darna at Ang Babaing Linta
• Darna at Ang Babaing Tuod
• Darna at Ang Impakta
• Devil Pig
• Diyosa, Queen of the Dancing Waters
• Dobol Trobol
• Dragonna
• Dugo sa Mukha ng Buwan
• Dyangga
• Dyesebel
• Elepanta
• Eternally
• Facifica Falayfay
• Flash Bomba
• Galo Gimbal
• Ganid, The Last Man on Earth
• Ging
• Gog
• Goomba
• Goomboo-Roomboo
• Goro
• Goyo
• Gringgo
• Gumuhong Daigdig
• Haydee (The Brown Girl & The White Idol)
• Higantina, Da Big Byuti
• Hootsy-Kootsy
• Hudas sa Hudas
• I Believe
• Iniluha Ko’y Dugo
• Inspirasyon
• Isang Lakas
• Ito Ba Ang Aking Ina?
• Jack and Jill
• Jesus Iscariote
• Jinkee
• Jungle Boy
• Kamay ni Bruldo
• Kapitan Boom
• Kiko
• Kitikiti
• Kontra Partido
• Kwatang (A Star is Born)
• Lastikman
• Little Lucy
• Magic Guitar
• Magic Makinilya
• Mambo-Dyambo
• Mariposa
• Maruja
• Miss Tilapia
• Mowmoo
• Nakangiting Halimaw
• Ngitnit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb
• Pomposa
• Prinsesa Gusgusin
• Raul Roldan
• Rita
• Rebecca
• Roberta
• Rodora
• Rosa Rossini
• Rowena
• Rubi-Rosa
• Selosang-Selosa
• Si Gorio at si Tekla
• Silveria, Ang Kabayong Daldalera
• Sindak!
• Suicide Susy
• Taong Tuod
• Teksas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita
• Three Sisters
• Thunderstar
• Tiny Tony
• Torpe (Inferiority Complex)
• Trudis Liit
• Tubog sa Ginto
• Tumbando Cana
• Varga
• Via Dolorosa
• Vicky
• Zorina

Chris Jay Medinilla*

External links[link]

• Mars Ravelo's Darna website

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Marian Rivera
Born	Marian Gracia Rivera (1984-08-12) August 12, 1984 (age 27) Madrid, Spain
Occupation	Model, Actress
Years active	2005–present

Marian Rivera (born Marian Gracia Rivera on August 12,^[1] 1984 ^[2][3] in Madrid, Spain) is a Filipina commercial model and actress, known for her roles in Marimar, Dyesebel, Darna, and Amaya.^[4] As a recording artist, Rivera has released two studio albums: the platinum hits Marian Rivera Dance Hits^[5] and Retro Crazy.^[6][7] She has also starred in movies that have grossed more than PhP 100 million at the box-office such as: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend,^[8] You to Me Are Everything,^[9] and Panday 2.^{[10][11][12][13]}

Personal life[link]

Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite.^[14] After her parents separated, her mother brought her to the Philippines where she grew up most of her life. She later finished BS Psychology in De La Salle University Dasmariñas.

Career[link]

Television[link]

Rivera first starred in afternoon soap operas for TAPE Inc. and GMA Network including Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat and Pinakamamahal. She was then featured in Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues.^[15] Later, GMA Network cast her in a mother role for the afternoon Philippine-Malaysian drama Muli.^[16]

Rivera formally signed a contract in GMA Network, Inc. and starred the title role of MariMar, which premiered on August 13, 2007. The show became the highest-rated primetime show on Philippine television at that time.^[17][18]

In 2008, Rivera played the role of Dyesebel^[19] which aired on April 28, 2008. For starring in the most popular TV shows like Marimar and Dyesebel Rivera was given the "Phenomenal TV Star" award by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) at the 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards.^[20]

In early 2009, she appeared in her first straight drama series, Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang.^[21] Later that year, Rivera was cast as Darna in the TV remake of the greatest superhero in the Philippines.^[22]

In 2010, Rivera, starred in the TV remake of the Korean dramaEndless Love.^[23]

In 2011, Rivera headlined GMA Network's series Amaya.^[24]

In late 2011, it was confirmed that she will partner once again with real and reel boyfriend Dingdong Dantes in the most-awaited fantasy series of GMA-7, "My Beloved," which is currently in pre-production for 2012.^[25]

In 2012, Rivera headlined GMA Network's upcoming weekend DraMedy which will be aired this year entitled, Tweets for my Sweets with Nova Villa, Chef Boy Logro, Sheena Halili, Mikey Bustos, Barbie Forteza, Elmo Magalona, & Roderick Paulate.

Films[link]

In 2006, Rivera signed a contract for Regal Films and was cast in the horror movie, Pamahiin.^[26]

A year later, Rivera co-starred in two Metro Manila Film Festival MMFF entries: Bahay Kubo that was topbilled by Maricel Soriano and Desperadas.^[27]

In 2008, Rivera starred with Richard Gutierrez in the romantic comedy hit My Best Friend's Girlfriend^{[28][dead link]}

In December 2008, she starred once more in two MMFF entries. Rivera played the role of Nieves, The Engkanto Slayer, in the omnibus horror trilogy, Shake, Rattle & Roll X. She also worked with the Desperadas cast anew, for the sequel, Desperadas 2.

The following year, she topbilled the horror movie, Tarot.

In early 2010, she appeared with Dingdong Dantes in You to Me Are Everything, a romantic comedy box-office hit. She also starred in her own MMFF Entry movie, Super Inday and the Golden Bibe and got nominated for the first time as Best Festival Actress on the previous 36th Metro Manila Film Festival - "Gabi ng Parangal".

In early 2011, Rivera starred in one Regal Entertainment Movie entitled, Temptation Island (after 30 Years of making) and once more in MMFF entry, Ang Panday 2 with his first time leading men, Sen.Bong Revilla Jr.

In 2012, Rivera will have another movie with Regal Entertainment. She will be paired for the first time with Coco Martin which will be a cross network barrier between GMA Network & ABS-CBN. The said movie is proposed by Mother Lily Monteverde and will be directed by Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes.

Walk of Fame[link]

Rivera was among the third group of stars honored in the Walk of Fame located in Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City.

Filmography[link]

Television[link]

Movies[link]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

Awards[link]

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References[link]

External links[link]

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Tiny Tony is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo.

Fictional Biography[link]

Tony was a scientist working with his fiancee's father on a serum to shrink things. Tony had just tested the serum on himself, when criminals burst in looking to steal the formula. They killed his fiancee's father, but fled empty handed. Using his new size to his advantage, Tony tracked them down and apprehended them.

In other media[link]

The 2009 television series Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony stars John Prats.

References[link]

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Captain Barbell is a fictional Filipino superhero created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #5 (1963).

Character history[link]

The original version of Captain Barbell depicted him as shirtless because during the more whimsical comics age in the Philippines that occurred in the 1960s, (Silver Age), Mars Ravelo based the good Captain's look on circus strongmen, but with the addition of a mask. Since the original Enteng's look was a really thin guy in a tank top (emphasizing his bony features), it was decided that Captain Barbell's "shirtless circus strongman" look could provide a much more dramatic contrast to his mortal persona. Recent comics depicted him wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt instead of being shirtless. Captain Barbel is, obviously, created after the DC character, Captain Marvel (Shazam).

In other media[link]

• Early film versions of Captain Barbell made several excursions onto the big screen. Bob Soler apparently was the first to portray the Captain. Then, according to 'Bembot', Dolphy also starred in the role in another Captain Barbell movie in the early sixties, filmed in black-and-white. His alter ego was called Ting-ting because he was so thin. Ting-ting is the rib of a coconut leaf which is used to make brooms.

• In 1986, Edu Manzano played the title character in Captain Barbell (commonly misspelled as Captain Barbel), made by Viva Films. It was notable because it was the only movie that showed a crossover team-up between Captain Barbell and Darna. The alter ego was portrayed by Herbert Bautista, while Sharon Cuneta portrayed Darna in the film. This film was a major hit among Filipino kids back in 1986; it was shown a few months after the 1986 EDSA Revolution.

• Bong Revilla played the title character in the 2003 film Captain Barbell, making him the first actor to have played both Barbell and Panday. In the movie, the alter-ego of Capt. Barbell is named Enteng (played by Ogie Alcasid).

• Richard Gutierrez portrayed a different, modern version of Captain Barbell (whose human identity is Teng), in the 2006 TV series Captain Barbell. It is the first series in which both the alter ego and the superhero are portrayed by the same actor, making Richard the second actor to do so after comedy king Dolphy. The TV series was remade in 2011 with Richard being the same Captain Barbell, not as a young boy but rather as a man. His wife, Leah (Rhian Ramos) died and the main plot involves the sudden appearance of the superhero (the five-year time gap between the two series suggests a disappearance of Captain Barbell, probably to attend to his new wife back then).

Plot[link]

In every version of the story, major changes in the story plot are applied, but the core story remains the same. Enteng, a poor, wimpy and skinny but kindhearted boy always gets bullied by other people because he is undersized and easy to pick on. He tries to practice weight training and exercise to improve his physique, but his poor status prevents him to do it properly. He ends up buying (or finding in other versions) an old, secondhand and rusty barbell for him to practice on. He later discovers that the Barbell contains hidden powers, when he lifts it in one hand and shouts the name "Captain Barbell", he transforms to Captain Barbell, a superhero possessing invulnerability, super strength, x-ray vision, incredible speed and the power of flight. With his newfound powers, he fights evil forces and protects the weak and helpless.

in the 2006 TV series, Captain Barbell is shown to have a weakness: Exposure to the element Askobar.

External links[link]

• http://internationalhero.co.uk/k/kapbarbl.htm - International Hero entry on Captain Barbell

Katrina Halili (born Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili on January 4, 1986) is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa Ka.

Background[link]

Katrina Halili is an alumna of the StarStruck talent search and the cover girl of leading magazines such as FHM and Maxim Philippines. She was voted as FHM Philippines' sexiest woman for the year 2006 and bagged the title yet again in 2007. She is the first StarStruck contestant to top the FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest list and the only Filipina celebrity to have won the title twice in a row. She is a three-time FHM Philippines covergirl.^[1] With 123,000 votes, she placed 2nd in 2008 next to Marian Rivera.

Controversies[link]

In May 2009, a sex tape showing Halili and Dr. Hayden Kho, who was then in a relationship with Vicki Belo, was distributed over the internet without her consent. The dispute lasted so long and resulted in a number of legal actions and with some endorsements being taken away from her.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

Rosalinda[link]

After months of barely any work or popularity caused by the sex tape incident, she was chosen as the antagonist of GMA 7's Philippine TV adaptation of Rosalinda

Filmography[link]

Television[link]

Movies[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Katrina Halili at the Internet Movie Database

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