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An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a mythical creature in Philippine folklore. The aswang is an inherently evil vampire-like creature and is the subject of a wide variety of myths and stories. Spanish colonists noted that the Aswang was the most feared among the mythical creatures of the Philippines, even in the 16th century.
The myth of the aswang is well known throughout the Philippines, except in the Ilocos region, which is the only region that does not have an equivalent myth. It is especially popular in the Western Visayan regions such as Capiz, Iloilo, Bohol, Masbate, Aklan, Antique. Other regional names for the aswang include "tik-tik", "wak-wak" and "soc-soc".[citation needed]
"Aswang" is a generic term applied to all types of witches, vampires, manananggals, shapeshifters, therianthropes and monsters. The original definition is an eater of the dead, also called the bal-bal (maninilong in Catanauan, Quezon), which replaces the cadaver with banana trunks after consumption. Aswang stories and definitions vary greatly from region to region and person to person, and no particular set of characteristics can be ascribed to the term. However, the term is mostly used interchangeably with manananggal and are said to be female in gender.
Gardo Versoza, born Mennen Torres Polintan on November 8, 1969, is a popular Filipino actor who has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows. He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. Later, he went on to star in action movies such as Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He has also appeared in critically acclaimed movies such as the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya version of Rizal where he played the role of hero Andres Bonifacio and Sisa where he played the role of Jose Rizal / Pepe. He has recently even tried his hand in comedy starring in Pinoy Blonde.
His success is not limited to movies alone. He also has been the focal point of some of the highest rated shows in Philippine television including Mula sa Puso where he portrayed Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos and Sugo where he was Apo Abukay.
At the onset and during his heyday, Gardo Versoza was tagged "Asia's Sexiest Man."
In his latest production, Sugo, Gardo plays the role of Apo Abukay. Apo Abukay is an evil chieftain who possesses black magic coming from the anito or spirit of darkness. He is characterized for embracing the old world or the pre-Spanish era. He battled the Spanish friars who came to the Philippines and it was only through the intervention of Conde Vergonze, a blind but powerful warrior that he was defeated. However, he made a pact that he could be resurrected with the blood of a certain woman from his bloodline (alay). After years of trying to resurrect Apo Abukay, the Binhi-lans (descendants of Apo Abukay) succeeded because the chosen one (sugo) of the Carag-Ayans (descendants of Conde Vergonze) fell in love with the alay and refused to kill her. In the end Apo Abukay was defeated and the Binhi-lan and Carag-Ayan tribes ended their centuries long war. The chosen one and the alay married and peace was restored.
Actors: Vic Sotto (producer), Danny Labra (actor), Jean Garcia (actress), Orly Ilacad (producer), Dante Rivero (actor), Vic Sotto (actor), Boy Roque (actor), Joonee Gamboa (actor), Nonong de Andres (actor), Amay Bisaya (actor), Joey de Leon (actor), Don Pepot (actor), Jaime Cuales (actor), Tony Y. Reyes (writer), Bibeth Orteza (writer),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Elmer Buencamino (miscellaneous crew), Douglas Quijano (producer), Chito S. Roño (director), Roy Iglesias (writer), Roy Iglesias (writer), Jessie Lasaten (composer), Ronald Stephen Monteverde (producer), Chito S. Roño (writer), Gloria Romero (actress), Jaime Fabregas (actor), Roy Alvarez (actor), Roselle Y. Monteverde (producer), Dexter Doria (actress), Uriah Dypuekeng (miscellaneous crew), Frank Chico (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
Keywords: 1750s, 2000s, amulet, bus, church, fairy, friendship, ghost, grandmother, magicActors: Vangie Labalan (actress), Janice de Belen (actress), Romy Romulo (actor), Anjo Yllana (actor), Eric Quizon (actor), Jose Javier Reyes (actor), Lotlot De Leon (actress), Joey Marquez (actor), Rez Cortez (actor), Richard Gomez (actor), Eddie Gutierrez (actor), Dennis Padilla (actor), Rey Solo (actor), Manilyn Reynes (actress), Lucy Quinto (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller,Actors: Vangie Labalan (actress), Janice de Belen (actress), Romy Romulo (actor), Anjo Yllana (actor), Eric Quizon (actor), Jose Javier Reyes (actor), Lotlot De Leon (actress), Joey Marquez (actor), Rez Cortez (actor), Richard Gomez (actor), Eddie Gutierrez (actor), Dennis Padilla (actor), Rey Solo (actor), Manilyn Reynes (actress), Lucy Quinto (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller,Actors: Vangie Labalan (actress), Janice de Belen (actress), Romy Romulo (actor), Anjo Yllana (actor), Eric Quizon (actor), Jose Javier Reyes (actor), Lotlot De Leon (actress), Joey Marquez (actor), Rez Cortez (actor), Richard Gomez (actor), Eddie Gutierrez (actor), Dennis Padilla (actor), Rey Solo (actor), Manilyn Reynes (actress), Lucy Quinto (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller,Geudaeleul saranghae my love modeun geol julgeyo oh my love
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