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100 Days To Heaven (2011)100 Days To Heaven
Written by: Shugo Praico | Crisanto Lim
Directed by: Malu Sevilla | Jojo Saguin | Don Cuaresma
Original run: May 9, 2011 –PRESENT
Total Number of Episodes: Ongoing (as of 9/21)

Synopsis:
Anna Manalastas (Coney Reyes), CEO of The Toy Company, dies in a car explosion and her soul arrives at the gates to Heaven, where she meets the Guardian. Instead of sending her to hell, the Guardian gives her another chance to live again for 100 days on one condition: she has to make amends with all of the people she hurt with her abrasive attitude. If she succeeds in her mission, she will be rewarded by spending eternity in heaven.

Character:
Bart Ramirez: He is the younger brother of Bobby. Bobby stood as Bart's foster father when their parents passed away. Bobby is his idol. All his life, he has been following what Bobby wants. Even if he loves music, he still chose to work for Anna because Bobby put him there as a midlevel manager. However, Anna thinks that Bart is worthless as a manager in her company.
KRISTINE (2010)Kristine
Created by: Martha Cecilia
Directed by: Rory Quintos | Richard T. Arellano | Theodore C. Boborol
Original run: August 16, 2010 – February 11, 2011
Total Number of Episodes: 130

Synopsis:
Right before the big feud between the Fortalejo and De Silva families, Alicia De Silva was deeply in love with Don Leon Fortalejo. Don Leon, already married to Kristine Esmeralda Lopez-Fortalejo, refused to be with her until one night when Alicia sneaked in his bedroom. That mistake lead to being pregnant and Ernesto De Silva (Alicia's father) calling it "disgracing the family". Since Alicia lied about Romano Fortalejo (Don Leon's favorite child) being the father of her child, the two business partners, Don Leon and Ernesto arranged a marriage for their children. Romano and Ana Marie Soriano, being inlove together, escaped to live their own lives while leaving Alicia at the altar on the day of their marriage. This enraged Ernesto to a fight causing his life and Don Leon's left arm. Alfon De Silva seeking for revenge raped and killed Esmeralda. Due to the pain of losing his wife, Don Leon announced the feud and disowning Romano.

Character:
Marco De Silva
MIDNIGHT PHANTOM (2010)Midnight Phantom
Created by: Martha Cecilia
Directed by: Cathy Garcia-Molina
Original run: July 12, 2010 – August 13, 2010
Total Number of Episodes: 20

Synopsis:
Midnight Phantom is the 10th installment of the afternoon soap opera based on the pocket book of the same title by Martha Cecilia. and is also the first installment to simultaneously air with the 11th installment, Impostor. The series premiered on July 12, 2010, in ABS-CBN's afternoon block.

Character:
Brandon: Brandon, an heir to his father's wealth, fell in love with a bar singer- Anya, who was ten years his senior. Young, and madly in love, Brandon fought for this love that scarred him physically, emotionally, mentally- for life as the woman he poured his heart for- loved another man.Ten years later, still scarred and is convinced that women can never be trusted, Brandon conceals his loneliness and heartbreak through the voice of "Midnight Phantom". His sweet words, longing for a woman to love him wholeheartedly, captivated the hearts of the hopeless romantic young women.By chance, Brandon meets the woman who made his heart beat once more, only to find out later that the young lass who made him believe in love again is the stepdaughter of the woman who shattered his heart and his life ten years ago.
MALIGNO (2008)Maligno
Created by: Celso Ad Castillo
Directed by: Wenn Deramas
Original run: April 28, 2008 – May 23, 2008
Total Number of Episodes: 20

Synopsis:
Angela was separated from her mother when she was just a baby because she is being hunted down by a satanic cult. Her parents want to be free from the cult but Angela is too precious for them to lose. Angela grew up to become a famous reporter who overly sensationalize her stories, one of which led to fatal results. Her life started to take a weird turn when one obsessed fan, Lucas, forced himself on her. He was caught by the authorities but she realized she was already pregnant. She tried to abort the baby but her doctor, Hector gave her reasons not to commit another mistake. When the baby is born, Angela despised him at first, but loved him as time passes by. But the baby is not an ordinary baby, since its parent's are not ordinary either. Angela is the prophesied mother of the spawn of the devil. The forces of good want to kill it, the forces of darkness want to use it to spread evil. What will be Angela's decision? Will it be for the greater good or just for herself?

Character:
Lucas Satander: A strange painter who is obsessed with Angela (Claudine). As Lucas Santander, he turns out to be the man destined in a prophecy to be the father of the devil's son.

PRINSESA NG BANYERA (2007)Prinsesa Ng Banyera
Directed by: Andoy Ranay, Rechie Del Carmen
Original run: October 8, 2007 – May 23, 2008
Total Number of Episodes: 169

Synopsis:
Set in the dirty, gritty, and crowded streets of a small provincial pier ruled by men, a strong yet charming woman emerges to be the town's breath of fresh air and only hope. Prinsesa ng Banyera tells the story of two sisters who lived two different lives. One lived a life of comfort and luxury of a home she always dreamed of. One lived a life of simplicity and a struggle to survive a tough world.

Eventually, fate will lead them to meet again. Now, they're two different people with different stories to tell, two people who will love a lifetime. And only when one sacrifices, and the other understands. It is only then that they will realize it is only in unconditional love and forgiveness that they can finally heal the wounds of their past.

Character:
Charles Perre': The rich handsome son of Rosa. Has always been Mayumi's object of affection. Mayumi doesn't know, it's her twin sister he truly loves. Now, he will fight for his love. Also, he will discover that his rival to Maningning's heart is his own brother; Eric Fragante.

ROUNIN (2007) Rounin
Created by: Erik Matti and Philip King
Original run: April 16, 2007 – July 26, 2007
Total Number of Episodes: 67

Synopsis:
Rounin is the story of an elite group of warriors who live in a place called Lumeria. It also happens to take place on a totally different planet.The Rounin(s) are tasked to protect the city and its inhabitants against the threats of Helion, the City of Death. Each Rounin(s) specializes in a martial arts discipline, and is commanded by the master Rounin, the leader of Lumeria.

While battling their enemies, the Rounin strive to adhere to their tenents - one that they cannot fall in love with each other.The show centers around the quest of a young Rounin warrior, Mythos, as he tries to piece together his past to unlock his true identity.

Character:
Creon: Pride & Freedom. Member of the 2nd Generation of Rounin. The Master of Armada (Capoeira). He is the son of Xander - 1st Generation Rounin, alongside with Master Cadmus. He feels pressure of being the son of Xander, A legendary Rounin. He was Juris' best friend, but became best friends with Venom later on; he had always resented his being second best to Juris in combat and in Aura's heart. His medallion's element is Water. He is vanquished by his long lost brother Mythos in battle.

MARINA (2004) Marina
Directed by: Wenn de Ramas, Andoy Ranay
Original Run: February 2004 – November 2004


Synopsis:
Marina takes the viewer on the fairytale adventures of the mermaid Marina. Born as Cristina to human parents Esther and Elias, Marina falls victim to a curse by Victoria, a sea deity disguised as a normal woman. Seeking vengeance on Elias, who spurned her love and married Esther, Victoria cursed their daughter.

Rodge, in love with her, attempted to rescue Marina but Luna had placed him under a curse, turning him into a kitten. The King of the Seas ordered to have Victoria and Luna arrested and placed inside a force field prison for them not to get away. Marina, on the other hand was now able to live her life as a human when she married Rodge and was now pregnant.

Eventually, she was able to defeat Victoria but the cost of it, her last chance of being human forever. She gave her child under the care of Luna and told her to take care of her child as well as her husband, Rodge. Marina, now forever a mermaid for eternity, bid goodbye to Rodge and their child and returned once more into the ocean.

Character:
Rogelio/Rodge - the true love of Marina; the only person capable of breaking Victoria's curse

Tabing Ilog (1999 - 2003)
as Oliver McFuller

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002 - 2003)
as Tiborce

Panday (2005 - 2006)
as Calyptus

ASAP (2006-Present)
Co host as HIMSELF

TV GUESTINGS / APPEARANCES:

Komiks (Inday Bote, Pedro Penduko)

Boy and Kris

SHARON

WOWOWEE

Star Magic Presents - "Love Chop" (2006)

Hollywood Dream (2005)

Bea's Wildest Dreams at 18: Birthday TV Special (2005)