Palibhasa Lalake
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Palibhasa Lalake is a defunct Philippine TV sitcom series on ABS-CBN
which ran fron 1986 to 1998.
, Richard Gomez
, Miguel Rodriguez
, Gloria Romero
, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez
.
They were later joined by Carmina Villaroel
(who then played Richard's younger sister, Cathy, a streetsmart tomboyish kid from the province, and Apa Ongpin (who played the role of a rich Castilian hunky nerd).
Over the years, many characters have come and gone (and stayed on), like Rene Requiestas
(as Minerva's genius brother who is never taken seriously), John Estrada
(as Johnny, a dumb hunk whose favorite endeavor is to invent things that never succeeded anyway). Later additions to the family include the Gwapings, namely Mark Anthony Fernandez
, Jomari Yllana
, and Eric Fructuoso
(who play regular teenage rascals always on the lookout for girls). Still later on, another bench brat joined in the fray, Jao Mapa
.
Since the show was predominantly male, girls had to join in the fun too. They are Lindsay Custodio, Rica Peralejo
, Jacqui Manzano, and Regine Tolentino, all fresh and talented, and sexy teens. Claudine Barretto
and G. Toengi
also appeared as recurring guest stars in early years. The growth of the characters has proven an effective come for the program. With the addition of comedy prince Anjo Yllana
, who plays Tikboy, a lovable semi-retardate in search of his long-lost mother, the much needed boost has given the program the unbeatable 1-2 power packed punch which demolishes competition to a pulp.
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
which ran fron 1986 to 1998.
Sypnopsis
The show began in 1986 with the original cast composed of Joey MarquezJoey Marquez
Joey Marquez , born on October 7, 1957 , is a Filipino actor and politician. His father is Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Hoffman, Melanie Marquez and Babes Marquez. He was mayor of Paranaque City, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the...
, Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
, Miguel Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez
Miguel Rodríguez is the Chief of the Integration Office of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office.-Early years:Rodríguez was born in the Santurce section of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico where he received both his primary and secondary education...
, Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero
Gloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
, Cynthia Patag, and Amy Perez
Amy Perez
Amy Perez is a Filipino actress and talk show host of the Philippine reality show, Face to Face.Perez co-hosted the noon-time variety show Magandang Tanghali Bayan from November 1998 to February 2005. She hosted M.R.S. in 2005....
.
They were later joined by Carmina Villaroel
Carmina Villaroel
Maria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....
(who then played Richard's younger sister, Cathy, a streetsmart tomboyish kid from the province, and Apa Ongpin (who played the role of a rich Castilian hunky nerd).
Over the years, many characters have come and gone (and stayed on), like Rene Requiestas
Rene Requiestas
Renato "Rene" Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late 1980s up to the early 1990s.Requiestas was known for his sidekick roles alongside other comedy actors such as Joey de Leon and his pairing with Kris Aquino in romantic comedies, as well as his distinctive gaunt, toothless...
(as Minerva's genius brother who is never taken seriously), John Estrada
John Estrada
John Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
(as Johnny, a dumb hunk whose favorite endeavor is to invent things that never succeeded anyway). Later additions to the family include the Gwapings, namely Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
, Jomari Yllana
Jomari Yllana
Jomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
, and Eric Fructuoso
Eric Fructuoso
Eric Fructuoso is a Filipino actor and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 90's as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.He has recently portrayed mature roles particularly villain roles, father characters and...
(who play regular teenage rascals always on the lookout for girls). Still later on, another bench brat joined in the fray, Jao Mapa
Jao Mapa
Jose Vicente P. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa , is a popular actor in the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter known by the name Jao Mapa.-Acting career:...
.
Since the show was predominantly male, girls had to join in the fun too. They are Lindsay Custodio, Rica Peralejo
Rica Peralejo
Regina Carla "Rica" Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio is a Filipina actress, singer, and television host. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic. She studied Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University...
, Jacqui Manzano, and Regine Tolentino, all fresh and talented, and sexy teens. Claudine Barretto
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
and G. Toengi
G. Toengi
-Songs from Dawson's Creek Volume 2 :* I Will Win Your Love This Season-External links:* *...
also appeared as recurring guest stars in early years. The growth of the characters has proven an effective come for the program. With the addition of comedy prince Anjo Yllana
Anjo Yllana
-Early life:Born Andres Jose Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968, the eldest of four brothers. His younger brothers include Jomari Yllana and Ryan Yllana.-Personal life:...
, who plays Tikboy, a lovable semi-retardate in search of his long-lost mother, the much needed boost has given the program the unbeatable 1-2 power packed punch which demolishes competition to a pulp.
Regular
- Richard GomezRichard GomezRichard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
as Ricky (1986-1998) - Joey MarquezJoey MarquezJoey Marquez , born on October 7, 1957 , is a Filipino actor and politician. His father is Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Hoffman, Melanie Marquez and Babes Marquez. He was mayor of Paranaque City, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the...
as Joey - John EstradaJohn EstradaJohn Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
as Johnny (1989-1998) - Miguel RodriguezMiguel Rodriguez (actor)-Early life:A handsome hunk with features that made him look a bit like the late actor Chistopher Reeve, Miguel Rodriguez gave Richard Gomez a run for his money. Actually, the two were once together in the sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake" with Joey Marquez completing the wackiness.Miguel was leading man...
as Miggy (1986-1992) (Recurring guest thereafter) - Anjo YllanaAnjo Yllana-Early life:Born Andres Jose Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968, the eldest of four brothers. His younger brothers include Jomari Yllana and Ryan Yllana.-Personal life:...
as Tikboy (1992-1998) - Gloria RomeroGloria Romero (actress)Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
as Tita Minerva Chavez - Amy PerezAmy PerezAmy Perez is a Filipino actress and talk show host of the Philippine reality show, Face to Face.Perez co-hosted the noon-time variety show Magandang Tanghali Bayan from November 1998 to February 2005. She hosted M.R.S. in 2005....
as Amy - Cynthia Patag as Cynthia Alexander
- Carmina VillaroelCarmina VillaroelMaria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....
as Cathy (1986-1993) - Apa Ongpin (1986)
- Edu ManzanoEdu Manzano-Television:*Unang Hirit *Family Feud: The Showdown Edition *Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! *Pilipinas Game Ka na Ba? *1 Vs...
as Budoy
The Gwapings
- Mark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
as Mark - Eric FructuosoEric FructuosoEric Fructuoso is a Filipino actor and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 90's as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.He has recently portrayed mature roles particularly villain roles, father characters and...
as Eric - Jomari YllanaJomari YllanaJomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
as Jomari - Jao MapaJao MapaJose Vicente P. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa , is a popular actor in the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter known by the name Jao Mapa.-Acting career:...
as Jao
The Kutings
- Claudine BarrettoClaudine BarrettoClaudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
as Tracey - Rica PeralejoRica PeralejoRegina Carla "Rica" Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio is a Filipina actress, singer, and television host. She is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents collectively known as Star Magic. She studied Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University...
as Ashley - G. ToengiG. Toengi-Songs from Dawson's Creek Volume 2 :* I Will Win Your Love This Season-External links:* *...
as KC - Regine Tolentino as Regine
- Lindsay Custodio as Sydney
Additionals
- John Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
as Grasshopper Rovic - Rene RequiestasRene RequiestasRenato "Rene" Requiestas was one of the top Filipino comedians of the late 1980s up to the early 1990s.Requiestas was known for his sidekick roles alongside other comedy actors such as Joey de Leon and his pairing with Kris Aquino in romantic comedies, as well as his distinctive gaunt, toothless...
as Minerva's brother - Jacqui Manzano as Jacqui
- Bonel Balingit as Hikapre
- Sarah Jane Ritter
- Bearwin MeilyBearwin MeilyBearwin Meily is a Filipino Actor. He started his career as an extra Palibhasa Lalake in ABS-CBN and eventually became regular. But later on he moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA 7. When his showbiz career eventually slowed down, Bearwin turned his attention to magic and is now a professional...
- Gabby Eigenmann
- Andrea del RosarioAndrea del RosarioAndrea Marie del Rosario is a Filipina actress and model.She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.-Television:-References:...
as Seksi - Ogie DiazOgie DiazOgie Diaz is a comedian, actor and show business news reporter. He is popularly known as "Pekto" through the long-running and now-defunct TV show Palibhasa Lalake. He is the manager of comedian Vice Ganda.-Biography:...
as Pekto - Bentong as Bentong