Rainier Castillo
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Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985 in Quezon City
, Philippines
), is a Filipino
actor
, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4
hairstyle of Jerry Yan
. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season
of StarStruck
, though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras
. He is a former star of GMA Network
. He is now a Kapatid of TV5
, he joined the reality based artista search "StarStruck
" and was linked over four female survivor during the competition: Jade Lopez
, Yasmien Kurdi
, Jennylyn Mercado
and Sheena Halili
. He was linked with Jade Lopez
because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with Sheena Halili
and was his loveteam on the competition but when Halili got eliminated their love team had stopped after the contest they continued to have a relationship but later called it off.
Though he lost in the competition, StarStruck
was his turning point for his career. This was considered the biggest thing happened to his life that provided door for more opportunities. He is visible in shows of the station such as teen-oriented shows like Click
and Joyride
, fantaseryes like Mulawin
, Majika
, Kamandag
, Fantastic Man
and Tasya Fantasya
, comedy shows like Hokus Pokus
and drama series like Maynila, Love to Love and Bakekang
.
He recently transferred to TV5
and signed a two year non-exclusive contract with the network, and has a new manager named Noel Ferrer (the manager of Ryan Agoncillo
and many others).
). He also was a model for Bench FIX Salon and was in Bench's 2004 Understatement underwear fashion show in Araneta Colliseum.
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Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
), is a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, singer, model and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his F4
F4 (band)
F4 is a Taiwanese boy band. The group began in the Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden as F4 with members Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Ken Chu, and Vic Chou...
hairstyle of Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan was born 1 January 1977. He is a Taiwanese actor and member of Taiwanese boy band F4. His birth name is Liao Yangzhen .-Career:...
. He made it as one of the Final Four in the first season
StarStruck (Season 1)
The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:...
of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
, though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
. He is a former star of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. He is now a Kapatid of TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
Biography/career
A freshman from AMA Computer UniversityAMA Computer University
AMA Computer University , formerly AMA Computer College, was the first ICT University in Asia. The University serves as the flagship brand of the AMA Education System....
, he joined the reality based artista search "StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
" and was linked over four female survivor during the competition: Jade Lopez
Jade Lopez
Jade Hanzel Lopez is a Filipina actress. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, She entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of StarStruck, the reality-based star search of GMA-7. She is one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14...
, Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Kurdi
'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...
, Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
and Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
. He was linked with Jade Lopez
Jade Lopez
Jade Hanzel Lopez is a Filipina actress. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, She entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of StarStruck, the reality-based star search of GMA-7. She is one of finalists, dubbed as the Final 14...
because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
and was his loveteam on the competition but when Halili got eliminated their love team had stopped after the contest they continued to have a relationship but later called it off.
Though he lost in the competition, StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
was his turning point for his career. This was considered the biggest thing happened to his life that provided door for more opportunities. He is visible in shows of the station such as teen-oriented shows like Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...
and Joyride
Joyride (TV Series)
Joyride is the story of young people on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and love as they go through teenage life on their way to young adulthood. Directed by Mac Alejandre, Joyride is a fresh, touching, sometimes heartbreaking and often amusing look at teenage life...
, fantaseryes like Mulawin
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...
, Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...
, Kamandag
Kamandag
Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...
, Fantastic Man
Fantastic Man
Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a...
and Tasya Fantasya
Tasya Fantasya
Tasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film...
, comedy shows like Hokus Pokus
Hokus Pokus
HP: To The Highest Level Na! was a situational comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block.-Plot:...
and drama series like Maynila, Love to Love and Bakekang
Bakekang
Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad....
.
He recently transferred to TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
and signed a two year non-exclusive contract with the network, and has a new manager named Noel Ferrer (the manager of Ryan Agoncillo
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
and many others).
Endorsements
Rainier has also a few commercials to his credit, such as Hapee Toothpaste (one commercial as an individual and another with Angel LocsinAngel Locsin
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
). He also was a model for Bench FIX Salon and was in Bench's 2004 Understatement underwear fashion show in Araneta Colliseum.
Television shows
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| 2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum is another teleserye and first actionserye that will air in Philippines by TV5 and starred by JC de Vera and the new TV5 actress Jasmine Curtis... |
peter | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| Midnight DJ Midnight DJ Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5... |
Guest | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
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| 2010 | P.O.5 P.O.5 P.O.5 is a defunct Sunday noontime musical variety show that aired on TV5. The show premiered on April 11, 2010 and is one of the three leading Sunday Entertainment Shows in the Philippines. The show broadcast live from the Westside Studios at the Broadway Centrum in Quezon City and also featured... |
Co-Host | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| Lokomoko U Lokomoko U Lokomoko is a sketch-comedy show produced by the Associated Broadcasting Company and is airing every Friday nights on TV5. It is previously titled as Lokomoko and Lokomoko High. Lokomoko U-Brief History:The show was one of TV5's first shows, launched during mid-August 2008... |
Himself | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
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| 2009 | Full House | Donald Asuncion | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| SRO Cinemaserye presents Reunion | Angelo | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Cast Member | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Dear Friend: Bakasyonistas Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Aaron | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?" is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the twelfth instalment of Sine Novela.The original movie was released back in 1983... |
Vince Galton | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2008 | LaLola LaLola (Philippine TV series) LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera... |
Adult Boggie (Special Guest Role) | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Codename: Asero Codename: Asero Codename: Asero , previously known as Asero, is a sci-fi-thriller Philippine drama produced and broadcast by GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, based on an original concept by R.J. Nuevas.... |
Nicky San Juan | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Tasya Fantasya Tasya Fantasya Tasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film... |
Raz | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| E.S.P. : When The Phone Rings E.S.P. (TV series) E.S.P. is a horror Philippine drama by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado. The series premiered on February 7, 2008 and ended on May 8 of the same year... |
Guest | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Kamandag Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:... |
Ikoy | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Fantastic Man Fantastic Man Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a... |
Arman | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Bleach Bleach (manga) is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Noriaki "Tite" Kubo. Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki... |
Uryū Ishida Uryu Ishida is a fictional character and major figure in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo. Uryū is introduced in the series as a classmate of the Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki, who reveals himself to be a Quincy, a clan of humans which was destroyed by the Soul Reapers. Wanting to prove the... (voice acting) |
GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Pandakyotyong Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang "Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang... |
Pandakyotyong | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2006 | Bakekang Bakekang Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad.... |
Joshua | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Majika Majika Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by... |
Jimboy/Erastus | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Hokus Pokus Hokus Pokus HP: To The Highest Level Na! was a situational comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block.-Plot:... |
Prince | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2005 | Etheria Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series... |
Nakba | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Now and Forever: Ganti Now and Forever (TV series) Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal... |
Ricky | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Love To Love (Season 6): Wish Upon A Jar | Obet - The Genie | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| 2004 | Mulawin 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... |
Pagaspas/Gus | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| SOP Gigsters SOP Gigsters SOP Gigsters was a musical variety show in the Philippines which featured production numbers from GMA Network's young stars and ran texting promos where viewers had a chance to win gadgets and cash prizes by subscribing through Fanatxt. It also featured guest performers... |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare) SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show aired by GMA Network. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a... |
Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Joyride Joyride (TV Series) Joyride is the story of young people on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and love as they go through teenage life on their way to young adulthood. Directed by Mac Alejandre, Joyride is a fresh, touching, sometimes heartbreaking and often amusing look at teenage life... |
Ken | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Click Barkada Hunt CLICK Barkada Hunt Click Barkada Hunt is a Filipino reality show which served as a pre-programming to its mother program, Click. The show ran for less than a season which sought to introduce the newest batch of Click stars. The show is for the publicity purpose of the parent show, Click, only.-Episode 1:Episode One... |
Jerry | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Click (Philippine TV series) Click (Philippine TV series) Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors... |
Jerry | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse | Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| Stage 1: Live! | Himself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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| StarStruck StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
First Prince | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
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Films
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| Ded na si Lolo | - | |
| Rock & Roll | - | |
| 2005 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Shake, Rattle & Roll VII is a 2005 horror film- released in the Philippines. This is the seventh installment from its series Shake, Rattle & Roll... |
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| Lovestruck Lovestruck "Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music... |
Cholo | |
| Happily Ever After | Gio | |
| 2004 | So Happy Together | Miles |
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