Iwa Moto

Aileen Quimapo Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), popularly known by her screen name Iwa Moto, is a Filipina actress of Japanese descent. She is well known for playing Rita on Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap which was played before by the award winning actress Amy Austria in the original film.

She was linked to other alumni of the reality show like Chuck Allie, Benj Pacia, Gian Carlos, Marky Cielo and Mark Herras. In early 2007, Katya Santos named her as the "Worst Actress" with Mark Herras as the "Worst Actor" but Iwa chose to be quiet about the issue.

She was the ex-girlfriend of Yexel Sebastian. Yexel Sebastian was also the ex-boyfriend of Rochelle Pangilinan that according to rumors, was the cause of the fight of Iwa and Rochelle, but after her break-up with Yexel, they are already friends. After her break-up with Yexel, Iwa said that she is not yet ready for a new relationship and she wants to focus on her career. Lately, Yexel Sebastian was involved in a pyramiding scam. Iwa said Yexel approached her to join, but she refused.

In 2006, Iwa was voted as FHM's sixteenth sexiest woman in the Philippines. In 2007, she garnered the 10th place as the sexiest woman in the Philippines in the said publication. In 2008, she is voted seventh sexiest woman in the Philippines.

In 2008, Iwa became the image model of the FHM Philippine standee. She is the third Filipina to hold that title after Asia Agcaoili and Katrina Halili. In September of the same year, Iwa graced the cover of FHM Philippines for the second time. She was a previous covergirl of FHM Singapore.

Actor Prince Stefan said on Balakubak (a segment on Nuts Entertainment) that he had a crush on Iwa. Iwa and actor Edgar Allan Guzman had a short-lived relationship before but they broke-up after a month after Iwa discovered that the actor had a girlfriend.

Her father was diagnosed with liver cancer and was released from prison in Japan. Unfortunately, her father died last March 8, 2009.

After StarStruck, she was premiered in the show SOP Gigsters, Love to Love: Young At Heart, Nuts Entertainment on GMA Network and POSH on QTV.

She was suspended for 6 weeks, along with Jackie Rice. After the suspension, she came back to Nuts Entertainment and joined in the cast of Bakekang, her first primetime show where she played Jenny, the best friend of Kristal (played by Lovi Poe) and also on the last season of Love to Love which is Jazz Got Lucky. She also portrayed her own life story in Magpakailanman.

In 2006, she appeared in two films. The first one was "White Lady as Mimi and in "Pitong Dalagita" as Tisha.

From mid-2006, she changed her manager to Rommel Gacho, the same manager of fellow-StarStruck survivor Katrina Halili.

She played Rita (Amy Austria in the original film) on Sine Novela's third installment "Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap". As she plays the role of Rita, she gets a favorable response from the viewers of "Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap".

She played as the black amazona in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan which became her third villain role.

Straight after Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, she is given a bida-role in Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado, as Diane but her character was killed off for Iwa to focus on Sine Novela's eighth installment "Magdusa Ka" with Katrina Halili and Dennis Trillo.

She was included on the cast of Luna Mystika as Donita, the bad cousin of Luna.She's known for her villainess roles with the like of Katrina Halili, Nadine Samonte, Jean Garcia and among others.

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Rich Asuncion

Rich Asuncion (born Richell Pacaldo Angalot on January 22, 1989 in Bohol,Philippines) is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level. Asuncion is also a First Runner-up in Binibining Pilipinas 2009.

Richelle, the eldest child of Richard Angalot and Melinda Pacaldo of Bool District, was 15 years old when she first joined a beauty pageant representing Tagbilaran City Schools Division to the Miss Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) 2004 in Danao City, Cebu. She won third runner-up, Miss Talent and the Best in Fun Wear trophy.

She was one of the sagalas of the Santacruzan 2004 and chosen as muse of Bohol Lions during our Lions District Convention in 2004.

A few months after, she was declared female grand champion in Island City Mall's Campus Discovery Model Quest 2004.

As of September 1, 2007, Rich Asuncion is a Regal Films contract star. Among other Starstruck Batch 4 contestants, Rich Asuncion easily towers over the rest of the female gang. And it’s not only because of her height—there’s a certain glow in her eyes that, if kindled to a passionate fire, could serve her in good stead when, say, Katrina Halili decides to retire. A diamond in the rough an FHM shoot can cut to a shiny gem.

Asuncion is declared First Runner-up during the grand coronation night on March 7, 2009 at the Arenta Coliseum. She is using her real name and she's Candidate No. 3. From the original 170 plus applicants, only 36 were asked to return, until they were trimmed down to the final 24 after undergoing gruelling hours of pressure and tension at the Mandarin Suites last February 5.

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Niña Jose

Niña Jose is a young actress, student and 11th placer Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.

She was born on August 26, 1988. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Nina used to spend money like there's no tomorrow, until her grandfather died that is. Nina's mom was adopted but she was Nina's granddad's favorite daughter, so she also became his favorite granddaughter. Her lolo's real family resented it and deprived Nina's mother of her share of the inheritance. "It's really unfair because my mom really worked hard for them."

She witnessed how poorly her dad treated her mom while she was growing up. "She's a battered wife. Para kaming nasa action movie, where in e-escape kami then hahabulin niya kami. Tatakbo nanaman kami then magtatago." Her parents are now separated. Her dad is living with another woman and she has a half sister on her mother's side. "My relationship with my family is kinda err…complicated." Nina admits to the dysfunctionality of her family life. "I would always fight with my mom. Sometimes I even scream at her. But she always forgives me. I hate my dad because he always counts what he gives us. He's manunumbat, he's really annoying and feeling niya ang taas taas niya." Nina relates sadly. "I really want to help my mom out, one of the reasons I joined Pinoy Big Brother."

Nina has also worked before as a model for clothes and became anorexic. But after noticing her looks becoming miserable instead of glamorous, she started eating again. She sees herself now as a bit fat though and says she needs to lose weight. She has had her heart broken thrice but believes her true love is just out there. There's a lot more of Nina that even she can't count everything on her two hands. She's a self confessed bratinella. But is best friends with God and Mama Mary. She can cook. She can clean. Though she rarely puts those skills to use. She doesn't know things like isaw and betamax. She only knows that fishballs tastes 'masarap'.

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Ehra Madrigal

Geralyn Madrigal Gaspar, who is better known by her screen name Ehra Madrigal (born June 25, 1985 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress.

Life and career

Ehra is a talent of Annabelle Rama and is a contract artist of GMA Network. A high school graduate of St. Mary's College, Quezon City, she is the eldest sister of fellow actress Michelle Madrigal and the daughter of former actress Karla Kalua, whose real name is Katherine Ann Madrigal. She, her younger sister Michelle, and her mother are distant relatives of affluent Spanish-Visayan family, the Madrigal Family. After her teenybooper days, she got into a "leading lady" status in GMA Primetime shows like Lupin, Kamandag and among others. She becomes a Tanduay calendar girl and model for the year 2008 after Katrina Halili. Ehra became 2-time FHM Philippines covergirl for September 2006 and June 2008 while her sister Michelle became 1-time FHM covergirl for the same month as Ehra's but in 2007 issue. Ehra also landed twice at the top ten spot in FHM's 100 sexiest. Aside from being a talent of GMA Network, she has also appeared in the movie My Bestfriend's Girlfriend with Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera. She currently appears as one of the characters of Asero.

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Kristine Hermosa

Kristine Hermosa Orille (born September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents known as Star Magic and is well known for her roles in hit soap operas on television.

Hermosa is born to a Filipino father and a Spanish mestiza mother. She is the second of four children in the family.

On her grade school level, Hermosa went to Querino Elementary School and St.Anthony's School. When her family moved to Laguna, she then enrolled at Colegio de Santa Rosa to continue her remaining grade school and first year in high school. She continued her studies at ABS-CBN Learning Center after they moved back to Manila. Kristine finished her high school at Liberty High School and she graduated at Robertstown University with an Associate Degree in Arts. She is the ex-wife of Diether Ocampo.

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Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador (born October 5, 1988) is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.

She is the daughter of character actor Ross Rival, the niece of dramatic actor and action star Phillip Salvador and the granddaughter of Lou Salvador.

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Diana Zubiri

Rosemarie Joy Garcia, better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri (born on April 15, 1985 in Bulacan, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. Zubiri was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan.She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the EDSA-Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City, for which she wore a two-piece bikini. That photoshoot for FHM Philippines sparked controversy and prompted the mayor of the city to file charges against Zubiri and FHM but it was later withdrawn after an apology.

In 2005, Zubiri slowly moved away from sexy films and focused on becoming a TV actress on the GMA Network. One of her notable roles was portraying Danaya in the Encantadia fantasy series. She is also a regular cast in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang and starred on drama series like Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?.

When she was at about eight years old, together with her elder sister were left in the sole care of their mother when her father left them at Olongapo City. The family later transferred to a rented home in Fairview, Quezon City, where Diana spent her child life. Zubiri was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo but she became a Roman Catholic during her early years in showbiz.

Zubiri started her showbiz career at the age of 15 after applying for work as an entertainer in Japan. She met Jimmy Mercado, a Seiko Films employee, who was working part-time as an interviewer for wannabe-performers for Japan. At that time, Assunta de Rossi had just finished the sexy film Sisid. In 2001 at the age of 17, she signed her Seiko contract and was launched in 2002 in the sexy film Itlog, opposite Rodel Velayo. She then returned to the Philippines and started to appear in sexy movies such as Bakat and Kasiping.

On October 29, 2002, she had a photo shoot wearing a two-piece bikini for FHM Philippines on EDSA-Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City that became a major controversy. Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos filed charges of grave scandal against FHM Philippines and Zubiri but he later withdrew it after Zubiri and FHM Philippines' then-Editor-in-chief Eric Ramos and Jojo Gabinete, Zubiri's manager, apologized. Because of the "FHM Flyover" incident, Zubiri became popular.

After a few sexy flicks, Zubiri became a GMA Network artist, appearing as a regular cast in Bubble Gang, a sketch comedy television program. She also appeared in Encantadia as Danaya, the diwata that holds the Jewel of the Earth. She later reprised that role in Etheria and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas.

Zubiri co-starred as Ingrid in the action-adventure-telefantasya series Asian Treasures alongside Angel Locsin, Robin Padilla, and Marvin Agustin.She is also a cast member on GMA7's Bubble Gang, and previously dated Bubble Gang co-star Wendell Ramos.

At this point, Diana is no longer categorized as a sexy actress but is now considered a full-fledged TV-movie celebrity. While Zubiri is a contract star of Seiko Films, she signed a contract in Regal Films and she will appear in the upcoming film Shake, Rattle & Roll X.

From her first appearance in the magazine in 2002, Diana Zubiri has consistently ranked at FHM Philippines' annual survey (FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World). Until 2008, Diana has constantly remained at the top ten of the list. She also appeared in FHM editions in Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.

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Katrina Halili

Maria Katrina Irene Pe Halili, or popularly known as Katrina Halili, is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She was born on January 4, 1986 in Quezon City but raised in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

Katrina Halili is an alumna of the StarStruck talent search and the cover girl of leading magazines such as FHM Philippines and Maxim Philippines. She was voted as FHM Philippines' sexiest woman for the year 2006 and bagged the title yet again in 2007. She is the first StarStruck contestant to top the FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest list and the only Filipina celebrity to have won the title twice in a row. She is a three-time FHM Philippines covergirl.With 123,000 votes, she placed 2nd to Marian Rivera in the 2008 Philippines' Finest (FHM 100 Philippines sexiest women list, cover girl).During the same year, she was chosen as the calendar girl for FHM Philippines for the second time. In addition, she also launched her own line of lingeries and swimsuits she called Playmates, and became an image model for the Belo Medical Group.

Halili during a shooting of GagambinoHalili was formally launched as a character actress on Philippine television by way of Majika and Darna, two fantasy-themed series, wherein she played the villain to the character portrayed by Angel Locsin. GMA 7, her home studio, once again tapped her to play another villain role, and it was in the Philippine version of Marimar that she became a household name.After her stint as villain on these TV programs, she finally starred on her first lead role in a daytime soap entitled Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka, where she was paired with her leading man Dennis Trillo. Before the last few episodes of this soap were shown, she began shooting for Obra, a primetime drama anthology where she showcased her versatility as an actress. In the October 2008, Katrina once again collaborated with Dennis Trillo in Gagambino.

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Karylle Tatlonghari

Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari, or simply Karylle, is a singer, songwriter, television and film actress, writer/columnist, commercial/celebrity endorser, dancer, and television host from the Philippines.

Biography
Karylle is the daughter of singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla and Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari. She was born on March 22, 1981 in Manila, Philippines. She finished her studies before joining the entertainment industry. In 2002, she graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Communications Technology Management (Comtech). It was confirmed that she is now moving to ABS-CBN, but she will finish her commitments with GMA Network including her appearances on SOP, Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5, and her singing the Philippine National Anthem at the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar de la Hoya boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 6. After the event, she signed a contract with ABS-CBN and she is now officially Kapamilya. Her first appearance on ASAP'08 will be on December 14, 2008.

Karylle is a recording artist under Universal Records (Philippines). She also wrote songs for her second album You Make Me Sing, "Coz, I Love You" and "Hiling."

She was in a relationship with boyfriend and actor Dingdong Dantes (2005-2008).
In 2005, she landed one of the lead roles in GMA Network’s top rating fantasy series, Encantadia. Karylle also co-hosts the musical variety show SOP every Sundays.

Karylle is now transferring to ABS-CBN with her mom, Zsa Zsa Padilla ABS was give her a show Maruja with Kristine Hermosa after Maruja she Joined in the not so hit Koreanovela Adaptation Lovers In Paris aired on February 11,2009 after that she joined in another copy show koreanovela adaptation Princess Hours her role is Ashley the Friend of Crown Princess..

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Iza Calzado

IZA CALZADO

Iza Calzado (birth name Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado) is a Filipina actress, commercial model, and TV host who gained big attention in show business in May 2002. She's been compared to veteran actresses Hilda Koronel, Cherry Pie Picache and Loren Legarda in terms of acting.Her biggest breaks in Philippine showbiz include teaming-up with Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas in GMA Network's Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and taking the role as Amihan in Encantadia.

Biography

Born as Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named in part after the legendary dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father is choreographer and TV director Lito Calzado and her mother was the late Irish-Spanish-Filipina, Mary Ann Ussher. Iza's brother, Dash, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Pinoy rap group.

In the late 1990s, she finished her high school in Miriam College and after which finished her undergraduate education in the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts.

Acting careerBefore entering show business, she worked as a dubber. Iza started out as a guest teen star in the now defunct show, Click, which led to further roles. Iza won her first ever heroine role through the soap opera Te Amo with the Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas.

Amihan the Queen of goddesses in Encantadia was the hit character she marked in 2005 for the fantasy- driven market. In that tele-fantasya she worked with other Kapuso stars like Diana Zubiri, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Mark Herras, Karylle, Dingdong Dantes and with Cogie Domingo and Sunshine Dizon in Kung Mawawala Ka. The success of her film partnership with Dingdong Dantes was realized in Moments of Love.

When it comes to dream roles Iza wants the offbeat ones just like a madwoman or drug dependent. Incidentally on her first two movies this year, Blackout with Robin Padilla who worked later in Joaquin Bordado, she would be drug dependent and "Mona" as a prostitute in Singapore.

For local counterpart she’s looking forward to working again with Piolo Pascual. They played an estrangeg couple in the flick Milan. Aside from Piolo she’d be thrilled to have a movie or TV project with Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Jay Manalo, and Victor Neri as she really marvels at their acting ability. But of course, Richard Gomez and Aga Muhlach would definitely be part of her A-list.

Calzado will be the leading lady of F4 member Ken Zhu in the movie to be filmed in Philippines, "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" of Ignite Media Films, with director, Adolf Alix. Iza just finished Impostora and will be back to the country on September 23.

On January 18, 2008, Iza Calzado won the Model Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival. Freddie Aguilar received the Asia Star Award. Model Robby Mananquil got the Male Model Star Award.

Hollywood

Iza Calzado bagged her original role in The Echo, the English-language remake of Filipino director Yam Laranas’ horror film Sigaw. Calzado will be sharing the screen with Hollywood actor Jesse Bradford, who was last seen in Clint Eastwood’s World War II epic Flags of Our Fathers. Bradford will portray an ex-convict who will get entangled in the troubles of a battered wife, to be played by Calzado. Although she will be reprising a role that won her an Urian Best Supporting Actress award in 2005, she still had to audition.One of her co-stars, Carlos de Leon, asked her if she is Hispanic because of her facial feature.

Iza will also do a movie with Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera entitled One True Love. Shooting starts the first week of September. Iza Calzado wants to take time off from TV projects to concentrate on movies.

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