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Hello, Love, Goodbye

Philippines' Highest-Grossing Film Hello, Love, Goodbye is currently the highest grossing Philippine film of all time. It won several accolades, including Box Office Entertainment and PMPC Star awards. The film was released on July 31, 2019, in the Philippines and started screening internationally on August 1, 2019.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and produced by Star Cinema, was released in 2019 and grossed over ₱880 million (approximately US$17 million) in the Philippines alone. The film starred Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards in lead roles and tells the story of two overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong who fall in love despite the challenges they face.

Charo Santos Takes Home FAMAS Best Actress for MMIP. Maupay Man It Panahon

After bagging an award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland last year, Charo Santos-Concio’s film Kun Maupay Man It Panahon (Whether the Weather is Fine) continues to reap accolades this year as it took home one of the biggest titles in the recent FAMAS awards where it garnered 12 nominations. Last July 30, Charo shared her Best Actress win with her fellow cast members and crew in the production of the film which follows the story of Norma (Santos) her son Miguel (Padilla) and daughter Andrea (Rans Rifol) as they struggle in the aftermath of the typhoon Yolanda which devastated Tacloban City in 2013. On her Instagram account, she wrote: “Maraming Salamat, FAMAS. Thank you @carlomanatad, @attyjoji, and entire production team. I share this honor with you my co-stars @supremo_dp, @__ransrifol, and the people of Tacloban. Sulit ang pag-aaral ko ng Waray!

In the annual award-giving body, Kun Maupay Man It Panahon garnered 12 award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. Aside from winning Best Actress, the film also took home the Best Production Design award. One of the first to congratulate Charo with her win is co-star Daniel Padilla as well as other celebrities like Janine Gutierrez, Nikki Valdez, Korina Sanchez, Darla Sauler, and Alora Sasam. The movie is about the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, a young man is searching for a missing significant other as other storm approaches.

Best Actor Top Picks #1 #2 #3

JOHNARCILLA DOLLYDELEON JACLYNJOSE

#4

EUGENEDOMINGO

#5

CHERRIEGIL

According to https://thesmartlocal.ph/filipino-actors-with-international-awards/

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Best Filipino Films of All Time. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

1. Heneral Luna (2015) ACTION, BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.

3. Himala (1983)

2. On the Job (2013) ACTION, CRIME, DRAMA Inspired by a real-life scandal in which prison inmates are temporarily released from prison to work as contract killers on behalf of politicians and high ranking military officials.

4. Metro Manila (2013)

DRAMA

CRIME, DRAMA

Elsa saw the blessed Virgin Mary who had changed her life and caused a hysteria in a poor isolated village.

This riveting crime thriller follows Oscar, a recent emigrant to Manila who gets pulled into a harrowing world of corruption and violence when he takes a job as an armored car driver to support his family

5. Tanging Yaman (2000) 6. Feng Shui (2004) DRAMA, FAMILY

DRAMA, HORROR, THRILLER

The decision of three siblings to sell their ailing mother's property causes deeply burried resentment to resurface as each of them also faces difficulties within their own families.

After finding a Feng Shui amulet, Joy starts to see a string of fortunate events come her way. Soon, she realizes it is, in fact, a curse. Now she must break the cycle of good fortune and death in order to save her family.

Pebble House, Vol.1: Kuwaderno

Album of the Year for 2022 MYX Awit Awards Ben&Ben won five awards including Album of the Year for their 2021 release “Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno.” They dedicated their victory to their fans, called Liwanag, via Facebook today, Nov. 24. “Para sa inyo ‘to Liwanag! Nanalo tayo ng 5 Awit Awards kagabi! Album of the year ang ‘Pebble House,'” it stated. “We’ll keep making music for you. Congrats sa atin!”





SB19: Pride and Excellence A Symbol of Filipino Pride and Excellence in the Music Industry Over the years, Filipino artists have made significant contributions to the global music scene, showcasing their talents and creativity to audiences around the world. One group that has captured the attention of music fans not just in the Philippines, but also internationally, is SB19. SB19 is a five-member PPop (Pinoy Pop) group that has taken the music industry by storm with their unique sound and style. The group is composed of Josh, Sejun, Stell, Ken, and Justin, who were discovered and trained by a Korean entertainment company. SB19's music is a fusion of traditional Pinoy music and contemporary pop beats, resulting in a fresh and exciting sound that appeals to a wide range of audiences. But SB19 is more than just a group of talented performers. They are also a symbol of Filipino pride and excellence in the music industry. With their rise to fame, SB19 has put the spotlight on PPop and the growing popularity of Filipino music in the Philippines and internationally.

ISB19's impact on the music industry is evident in their numerous achievements and accolades. In 2020, they won the MYX Music Awards for Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for their hit single "Alab." They were also named the Most Popular Group and Best New Group at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards. SB19's success is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and talent, and they have become an inspiration to many aspiring Filipino musicians. SB19's success is a testament to the limitless possibilities of Filipino talent and the potential for Filipino artists to make an impact on the global music scene. With their unique sound and style, SB19 has put PPop on the map and paved the way for more Filipino artists to showcase their talents and creativity on the international stage. SB19 is not just a PPop group, but a symbol of Filipino pride and excellence in the music industry. Through their music, they have become an inspiration to many Filipinos around the world and a source of hope and unity in challenging times. SB19's success is a testament to the limitless potential of Filipino talent and the power of music to bring people together.

DID YOU KNOW?

BEST-SELLING FILIPINO ALBUMS OF ALL TIME

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Eraserheads - Cutterpillow total estimate of 450,000 units sold

Aegis - Aegis

total estimate of 350,000 units sold

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Francis M. - FreeMan total estimate of 250,000 units sold

Side A - By Your Side total estimate of 200,000 units sold

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Rivermaya - Rivermaya total estimate of 200,000 units sold

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Meet the Philippines' Greatest Hit Maker!

Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab (born; May 4, 1954), known professionally as Ryan Cayabyab, is a Filipino musician, composer and conductor. Regarded as one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He was the Executive and Artistic Director for several years for the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. He was named National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 2018.

Mr. Ryan Cayabyab