GMA Network

GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a major commercial television and radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network Inc. a publicly listed company. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961, GMA Network (formerly known as DZBB TV Channel 7, RBS TV Channel 7, GMA Radio-Television Arts then GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly signified to as the "Kapuso Network" in reference to the outline of the company’s logo. It has also been called the “Christian Network” which refers to the apparent programming during the tenure of the new management, which took over in 1974. It is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter is located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City.

The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area, referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it changed into Global Media Arts. At present the corporate name is simply GMA Network Inc.

Mulawin

Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.

It was originally aired in the Philippines by GMA Network daily on its primetime block. The series debuted on August 2, 2004 with high ratings throughout the show's entire run.

The series ended on March 18, 2005 and a movie sequel was released in December 25, 2005.

GMA Network also aired the series on its international network, GMA Pinoy TV, and the rights to air the series have been also sold to other Asian countries. It was aired in Indonesia and Cambodia, dubbed in those countries' local languages.

The success of the series prompted GMA Network to make a spin-off - Encantadia.

In 2011, GMA Network made another Mulawin spin-off - Iglot, a story about an Unggiko, legendary pets of the Mulawin race who have gone extinct in the midst of war between Ravena and Mulawin until the only surviving egg came out of a volcano when it erupted.

Dennis Trillo

Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, model and recording artist. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network. In 2006, he won three Best Actor trophies.

He is otherwise known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the gay-themed series My Husband's Lover, that aired on GMA Network in 2013.

Life and career

Trillo's career in entertainment started in 2000 at ABS-CBN, when he was introduced in the 10th batch of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now known as Star Magic). He was seen in the television soap operas Pangako Sayo and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan where he played the confidante of one of the lead stars.

He transferred to GMA Network wherein he became one of its contract stars. He was cast in several television outings like Kahit Kailan, Twin Hearts and Love to Love. In 2004, he became one of the lead stars in the "telefantasya" (fantasy-themed TV series) Mulawin. He made his film debut in Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita, where he portrayed a cross-dressing spy for the Hukbalahap during the advent of the Japanese invasion in World War II. For Aishite Imasu, he received several awards and citations including Best Supporting Actor from the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival and Best Actor trophies from the Film Academy of the Philippines, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, and the Young Critics Circle. He was also included in the third installment of Mano Po.

Miguel Tanfelix

Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He was a finalist in StarStruck Kids and finished as First Prince for the show. He is a contract artist of GMA Network and GMA Artist Center Talent and appears in several of its shows. Miguel has a partner on his several TV shows, Bianca Umali. He will appear on his new show "Wish I May" with his partner Bianca.

Filmography

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

References

Bea Binene

Beanca Marie Binene, also known as Bea Binene (born November 4, 1997 in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress and television host. She was a finalist on StarStruck Kids and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on First Time. She is also one of the Junior Child Ambassadors for the Haribon Foundation since 2005.

She has participated in an acting workshop by Trumpets, where she played Molly in the production of Annie.

She was in the GMA Network TV series Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts playing the role of tough girl Belinda Fortes. She is also a regular host every Monday in Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales on GMA News TV.

Her first title role show with Jake Vargas was Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis.

Personal life

Binene was born to a Chinese father and a Filipina mother. Apart from her showbiz commitments, she is also an active wushu athlete with hopes of being able to play for the Philippine national wushu team in the future. She is also a practicing Roman Catholic.