KC - Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion

KC - Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion



Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion simply known as KC, Born on April, 7, 1985.  Being born from two stars Gabby Concepcion and Mega Star Sharon Cuneta.

KC’s career has been cemented in the showbiz industry from the moment the mega star announced her pregnancy. But being born from two stars didn’t guarantee a smooth sailing career for the child star. Several renowned film critics have commented on her acting skills by saying that she’s not half her mother as an actress. She has indeed big shoes to fill and for several years now, she’s been trying to do so only that the shoe doesn’t seem to fit at all. From teenybopper flicks in the big screen to big roles in heavy dramas, KC strives to prove her critics wrong by trying to be in a different league from her parents.

How can you escape the eyes of the public when you’ve been born in the limelight? As much as she tries to keep her life private, the spotlight seems to follow her every move. Rumors that ranges from being a drug addict to having lesbian relations has been propagated since she left for Italy to study. All these were of course denied and those who can prove or disprove these claims were silenced.

The twitterverse has been filled with reactions and comments about KC Concepcion’s recent stint in The Buzz. Her being emotional captured the hearts of millions of viewers for not only were they able to relate, but because KC subtly dropped a bomb about her last hubby, Piolo Pascual. According to the press, she insinuated that the Philippines’ heartthrob and number 1 endorser might be a homosexual. It didn’t actually surprise many for this rumor has been around for quite some time now. By saying that she gave all she could but there’s only one thing that she couldn’t give to Piolo, people immediately assumed that it was KC’s way of admitting that her boyfriend is indeed gay. It may be done out of retaliation or that the young actress was just merely stating a fact. Nevertheless it was open to interpretation and it seems as if only interpretation was made of that statement.

How could someone like KC Concepcion, a daughter of two renowned actors have such bitter fate? It only proves that beauty and birthright can only go so far. But the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree now does it? Mega star had her share of bad relationships and criticisms as well during her prime. But after decades of being in the industry, she has proven her staying power and has left a big mark in showbiz. All we can do now is to wait till all this hype about her breakup is over and see how well this demigod can rise up again. KC Concepcion is first and foremost the daughter of one of the goddesses in the film industry; therefore, we can expect nothing but great things from her. As for Piolo Pascual, may he be straight, gay or bisexual, the truth remains that he’s one of the most sought after actors in the country today. The truth will surely come out in time, as it always does.

Judy Ann Santos Biography

Judy Ann Santos

Whenever people would mention the names or the shows titled Mara Clara and Esperanza, there’s almost always one other name that automatically comes to mind, Judy Ann Santos. Judy Ann is a very popular Filipino icon and celebrity whose real name is Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo. Her fame is primarily due to the hugely successful afternoon television soap Mara Clara that aired for over five years and where she played the lead heroine role of Mara. She followed this up with another hit television soap titled Esperanza that was aired in the primetime slot. Judy Ann’s appeal to the masses was such that she instantly became a household name and that henceforth any television drama she would appear in would also become an instant hit as well.

Judy Ann Santos was born to parents Manuel and Carolina Santos on May 11, 1978. Her parents separated when she was three years old. Judy Ann has two other siblings older than her, brother Jeffrey and sister Jackie. She began her career as a child actress at eight years old when she was discovered after auditioning and passing the Regal Films casting for the GMA 7 television show Kaming Mga Ulila. She then did Ula, Ang Batang Gubat for IBC 13. It was in 1992 when she did Mara Clara for ABS-CBN 2 and there was no looking back after that. She went on to appear in over seventy movies and television shows, garnering awards left and right for her stellar performances each time.

Aside from acting, she has also recorded and released at least two music albums that were used in her drama shows and movies where she even sang a few songs herself. Judy Ann is now currently one of the top local political and product endorsers in the country. She is also actively involved in at least two foundations, the Touch A Heart Foundation (for indigenous Aetas) and the Ploning Foundation (for Pinoy filmmakers). Another passion of hers is cooking. She studied International Cuisine in Chiang Mai, Thailand, graduated at the Center for Asian Culinary Arts Studies and is TESDA-certified for her culinary competency. Kaffe Carabana in Quezon City is owned and operated by Judy Ann.

She is married to fellow actor Ryan Agoncillo with whom she has a son who was born last October 2010. Judy Ann is also an adoptive mom to daughter Johanna Lois. She is currently hosting the Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition but will be back doing soaps and movies in the middle of 2012.

Sharon Cuneta: Forever Megastar

Sharon Cuneta: Forever Megastar

Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan, more popularly known as Sharon Cuneta, is a famous Filipino actress and singer who is dubbed locally as the Megastar by the Philippine entertainment industry. She was born to parents Pablo Cuneta and Elaine Gamboa on January 6, 1966 becoming part of the influential Cuneta clan, a family deeply rooted in business and politics. She grew up listening to her dad’s music collection and nurturing a strong affection for the performance arts through the influence of her aunt, veteran actress Helen Gamboa. She attended the International School Manila at the Makati campus, Boston University in the USA and the University of the Philippines Open University that is based in Los Baños, Laguna.

Little Sharon made her first television appearance in the Kuya Ike Lozada show during her early years where she would often sing her Aunt Helen’s songs. She was still just as young when she appeared in her first movie “Lovers for Hire” along eventual best friend and fellow actor Roderick Paulate. When she was 12 years old, she released and sang the chart-topping song “Mr. DJ,” which became very popular and was an instant hit on the airwaves. She sang two other chart-topping songs, “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko” and “High School Life,” where after she would often be asked to sing the soundtrack songs for movies during that time period, the veritable Manila Sound era.

Her rise to fame really began when she started appearing in more television shows as well as in movies with the rags to riches theme, launching her as a poor little rich girl type of character that appealed to all the masses. Sharon’s most notable movies during this time were “Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala” and “Bituing Walang Ningning.” It was after the phenomenal success of these box office hits that she was given the title as the Megastar, a superlative plus the word star, denoting that she has reached show business royalty status alongside Nora Aunor (Superstar) and Vilma Santos (Star for All Seasons). She then began appearing in advertisements, commercials and endorsements as well as hosting her own program, The Sharon Cuneta Show, one of the longest running entertainment variety shows on Philippine television. She went on to host other programs, star in other movies and release album compilations of her songs.

Currently, Sharon is a doting mom to three daughters and a loving wife to husband-politician Kiko Pangilinan. She is also the highest paid and most effective celebrity endorser in the Philippine advertising scene.

Bio : Jose Marie Borja-Viceral a.k.a Vice Ganda

Jose Marie Borja-Viceral a.k.a Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda, or Jose Marie Borja-Viceral in real life, is a well-known Filipino comedian, stand up actor, television host and novelty singer. He was born on the 31^st of March in 1976 and grew up in the Manuguit, Tondo area of Manila along with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. His mother relocated and worked in the United States to support the family after his father was killed in a shooting incident when he was only 13 years old. In college, he took Political Science at the Far Eastern University. He kept his sexuality hidden from his parents because he did not want to disappoint them. By the time he openly came out, his family had pretty much reconciled with his gender preference. Vice is openly gay as are his two other brothers.

Managed presently by Ogie Diaz, another popular comedian and columnist, Vice began his now-famous career doing bit roles in television soaps for various networks. He first appeared on television in 1999 for the Judy Ann Drama Special while also performing regular comedy stand up routines at The Library. He has also hosted other shows in different comedy bars during this time.

It was in 2007 when his career really started to bloom. Vice landed more roles in television and also in movies. This trend continued for the better part of 2009. His potential as a bankable star was soon acknowledged by media network ABS-CBN and it was in the year 2009 when he was given hosting status for the ABS-CBN talent show Showtime. Vice’s popularity rose with the show, what with his witty “may nagtext” remarks and a funny sarcastic humor. His improvs were timed just right and it matched perfectly with what was happening on stage that viewers automatically picked up on his style of comedy. This became so popular that people anywhere would imitate him when trying to sarcastically comment on things in a funny way. Vice’s appeal to the masses was such that ABS-CBN also gave him his own show, Gandang Gabi Vice.

More recently, Vice Ganda has achieved more box office successes with the movie hits Petrang Kabayo (2010) and Praybeyt Benjamin (2011). He was also given the Bert Marcelo Memorial Award and the Most Stylish Comedian recognition by two award-giving bodies in separate events last 2010. He has also had 2 major concerts already, both of which were held the Araneta Center to sold out crowds. He is the first Filipino celebrity to reach 1,000,000 fans in Facebook and the number continues to increase with the current figure at above 4,000,000. To learn more and to get updates for his upcoming projects, you can follow Vice on his Twitter account @vicegandako.

Kimerald: A Chemistry Blend

Kimerald: A Chemistry Blend

The convergence of Visayas and Mindanao housemates of the first Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition makes one of the hottest showbiz love teams nowadays. Kimerald, as it is called, has become a sought after couple may it be in mall shows, TV series and movies. Kim and Gerald’s chemistry of Asian and Caucasian fusion has a good story to tell. Let’s see how they started.

Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson

Kim Chiu : The Chinita Cutie

Kim Chiu : The Chinita Cutie



The first winner of the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Edition Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu, popularly known as  , was born in April 19, 1990 in Tacloban City. Joining the reality show paved the way to her stardom where Kim is a current member of Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s talent center.

Representing Cebu, at age 16, Kim entered the Big Brother house together with 13 other housemates in April 23, 2006. Being the only housemate who never received a single nomination for eviction, she hauled 41.4% of the total votes to win the reality show after 42 days. The grand winner announcement was held at Aliw Theater.
Together with her housemate, Gerald Anderson, they both appeared in some shows with ABS-CBS after six months. Their first film together was the First Day High, an adaptation of the Rexona TV commercial. They also starred the movies Love Spell and Aalog-alog.
Doing the lead roles in I’ve Fallen for You in 2007, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson had their solo film, which was a top grosser of Star Cinema. During the same year, they both starred in Sana Maulit Muli, one of the ABS-CBN’s primetime drama series. Kim was also casted in the adaptation of Korean series, My Girl.

The year 2009, marked as a fruitful year for the chinita cutie. Her role in Tayong Dalawa, gave her the Best Actress in a Daily Soap Opera during the 6th USTv Awards. She was also the winner for German Moreno Youth Achievement at the 57th FAMAS Award and was part of the movie I Love You, Goodbye, the official entry of Star Cinema to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.

The following year in 2010 was a busy schedule for primetime series Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo. Kim and Gerald starred in Paano Na Kaya and Till My Heartaches End.

The comeback drama series, My Binondo Girl, is the Kim’s first television primetime series without Gerald. Nonetheless, she is currently have three leading men, Xian Lim, Jolo Revilla  and Matteo Guidicelli.
One of the latest upcoming movies will be a horror film with the Star for All Season, Vilma Santos.
Kim Chiu has been regular cast of the ASAP family since 2006. Since her TV career started, she has been nominated for several acting awards:

• Best Actress in a Drama Series, 2nd NSSU Visual Media Awards, Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo
• Best Actress, Studio 23 The Wrap Choice Awards, Till My Heartaches End
• Princess of Philippine Movies and TV, 2010 GMMSF 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards

Gerald Anderson : From Boy to Hunk

Gerald Anderson : From Boy to Hunk



The pride of General Santos City, Gerald Randolph O. Anderson, Jr. was born in March 7, 1989, in Subix Bay, Zambales. A mix of American blood from his father, Gerald Randy Anderson, Sr., and a Filipina blood from his mother, Evangeline Opsima, he evolved from an innocent boy to a hunk next door favored by magazines centerfold.
Placing third in the first Pinoy Big Brother: Teen edition, the reality shows marks the realization of his showbiz career. He is a current contract artist of the Star Magic, ABS-CBN. His primetime series include Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa, My Girl and Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo. He is also been part of the ASAP family since 2006.
Budoy is Gerald’s current primetime series with ABS-CBN, which is raking a big share in the TV ratings nationwide and in Mega and Metro Manila. This is a story of a young man born out of artificial insemination, who had been a dream come true of the family of doctors, but later on found to be suffering from Angelman syndrome, a delay in the intellectual and developmental development. Conflict started when shame enslaved the family about their son’s condition.

Gerald’s numerous awards include:

• Choice Male Icon of the Year, 1st Barkada Choice Awards,
• Best Actor, Gawad Tanglaw, Maalala Mo Kaya “Lubid”
• Best Single Performance by an Actor, 24th PMPC STAR Awards for Television, Maalala Mo Kaya “Lubid”
• Prince of Philippine Movies and TV, Star Studio Celebrity Awards and 41st GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Award
• Best Actor, NSUU TV Awards, Tayong Dalawa
• Outstanding Featured Male Character in a Drama Program, SISA Choice Award, Maalala Mo Kaya “Lubid”
• 2009 Coverguy of the Year, Starmometer's Coverguy
• Most Admired Male TV Personality, 2008 Anak TV Seal Award
• Best New Male TV Personality, 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television, Sana Maulit Muli

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Biography (Manny Pacquiao)

Pacman: The Boxing Legend



Before Manny Pacquiao goes inside the ring to face Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time, Pacman is already driving his $240,000 gray Ferrari 458 Italia, a sports car having 570 horsepower V8 engine, which is said to be his gift to himself. The new acquisition is an addition to his Cayenne Turbo, Chevrolet Suburban, Mitsubishi Grandis, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Ford Expedition, Mitsubishi Pajero V6, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota pickup truck.

The pound-per-pound best boxer of the world is set to face Marquez on November 12, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and is guaranteed to pocket $20 million, not to mention share in pay-per-view earnings, live attendance receipts and others. The controversial fights in 2004 and 2008, awaits the world in anticipation to the explosive trilogy match that it almost sold out all the tickets on its first day sale. 
The pride of General Santos City, born on December 17, 1978, Manny started his boxing career in the light flyweight division and would usually appear in the now defunct TV show “Blow by Blow” by Vintage Sports on local Philippine channel IBC 13. On 22 January 1995, Pacquiao faced Edmund Ignacio in his professional debut, winning via decision. He lost to Rustico Torrecampo in a third-round KO but continued undefeated in the next 15 fights afterward.

He took the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Flyweight title after knocking out Chokchai Chokvivat in the fifth round of their match. Manny then won the Lineal and World Boxing Council Flyweight World titles by beating Chatchai Sasakul in an eighth-round KO. He lost the Lineal title to Medgoen Singsurat when he got knocked out on the third round. Pacquiao also lost the WBC title when he exceeded the required weight limit of 112 pounds at the scales.

Gaining further weight and bypassing the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions, Manny won against Reynante Damili, picking up the WBC Super Bantamweight International title in the process. He went on to defend this title a total of five times. And on 23 June 2011, Pacquiao got his second major boxing world title by winning against Lehlohonolo Ledwaba by technical knockout and getting the International Boxing Federation Junior Featherweight World title. He defended this title a total of four times with the help of Wild Card Gym owner Freddie Roach.
Fighting for the first time in the featherweight class on 15 November 2003, Manny fought against Marco Antonio Barrera and was able to defeat him via an eleventh-round technical KO. This made him the first Filipino and Asian to become a world champion in three different divisions. He then challenged Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBA and IBF Featherweight World titles on 8 May 2004. The match, however, ended in a controversial draw.

Moving up to the next weight class, Manny fought against Erik Morales on 19 March 2005 for the WBC International and IBA Super Featherweight titles. He lost in a unanimous decision after 12 matches by the judges. He then faced Hector Velasquez for the WBC Super Featherweight belt on 10 September 2005 which he won. Pacquiao faced Morales again on 21 January 2006 and this time he won the match in the tenth round when he was able to knock out Morales. They fought a third time on 18 November 2006 with the match ending in Manny's favor. Pacquiao further defended these titles against Jorge Solis, Joan Guzman as well as Barrera and Marquez in rematches on June 2007 and March 2008 respectively.

On 28 June 2008, Manny faced David Diaz in the ring for the WBC Lightweight World title. He won the match as well making him the first Filipino and Asian to become a world champion in five different divisions. It was also during this period when, in 7 August 2008, he was given a plaque of recognition by the members of the Philippine Congress and was hence recognized and dubbed as the “People's Champ” for his achievement and in appreciation to the honor he brought to Filipinos and the country.

This was when the “Dream Match” happened. It was in this weight class where Manny fought against Oscar De La Hoya, the six-division world champion boxer on 6 December 2008. The supposed to be 12-round match ended during the eighth round when De La Hoya's corner was forced to throw in the towel since Pacquiao was clearly dominating the match, giving Manny the win by technical KO. De La Hoya eventually announced his retirement from boxing well after the match. This fight garnered the second highest revenue in boxing history.
Fighting in the next weight division for the first time, many were thinking twice if Manny could outmatch Ricky Hatton in their fight dubbed as “The Battle of the East and the West.” However, Pacquiao proved his critics wrongs when he was able to win via KO and claimed the IBO and The Ring Junior Welterweight World titles. This made him the second fighter in boxing history to become a six-division world champion and the first boxer to win Lineal titles in four different classes.

The year 2011 saw Manny's return to the welterweight division with his fight against Shane Mosley last 7th of May. He successfully defended his welterweight title in this match.

Will the November 12 fight against Marquez be the mark of his retirement from boxing career? He already expressed his intent years back but then the fights continued. Pacman, the Mexicutioner, can only tell when.

Ms. Shamcey Supsup : "Tsunami Catwalk"

Ms. Shamcey Supsup : "Tsunami Catwalk"

Tsunamis may have been termed for devastating tidal waves but Shamcey’s “tsunami catwalk,” which was a term coined by her trainer, will always be remembered especially by beauty pageant enthusiasts. According to them, walking this way demonstrates skill and talent because she has to keep the shoulder steady as her hips sway.

Ms. Shamcey Supsup is the current Bb. Pilipinas-Universe titlist who represented the Philippines during the 2011 Ms. Universe pageant held in Sao Paolo, Brazil last September. She went on to win as the top fan favorite in an online poll for the question and answer portion, placed second best in the long gown or evening wear portion, and eventually bagged third runner-up overall by the end of the competition.

Born Shamcey Gurrea Supsup on May 16, 1986 to parents Timoteo and Marcelina in Iligan City, Shamcey grew up helping her father tend to their family’s farm and livestock while her mother worked overseas and/or out of town as an engineer. This exposed the young beauty-queen-to-be on the values of hard work and discipline, the very same values that she still carries with her today. The family eventually moved to General Santos City when she was about three years old.

Young Shamcey attended the Notre Dame of General Santos (previously known as Notre Dame of Lagao) in her primary level where she was the valedictorian of her class. She went to the Mindanao State University High School in the first year of secondary school and transferred to the Makati City High School when her mother got assigned in Filinvest Alabang. This time, she graduated as the class salutatorian. Shamcey was also reputed to be quite studious and a bibliophile at school.

In college, taking inspiration from her mother, Shamcey studied Architecture at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Not only did she get a Bachelor’s degree but also graduated magna cum laude as well. And a year later at the June 2010 Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Architecture, she finished at the top spot out of the total 2,130 examinees who passed, no less than number one at that, with a good average of 86.60 points.

Supup was 24 years old when she joined the Bb. Pilipinas pageant on April 10, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum held in Cubao, Quezon City. There were 40 contenders hailing from different parts of the country and from Filipino communities around the world. With her height of 5’7 ¼, comely proportions of 32 ½ - 23 ½ - 33 1/2 and sharp intellect, Shamcey proved her worth, winning the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe crown as well as Ms. Talent and Ms. Philippine Airlines respectively.

Filipinos love their beauty queens like sports heroes. Shamcey will be forever in our hearts as she placed the country on the limelight following Venus Raj making it to the top five for two straight years.

Gwendoline Ruais: Beauty and Brain

Gwendoline Ruais: Beauty and Brain



Talk about the first Miss World Philippines Gwendoline Ruais, she is determined to bring home the crown for the first Filipina Miss World title holder to be staged on November 6 in London. Born from a half Filipino father and mother, she recalled that her childhood has been an exciting activity, which many kids can only dream of. She already had traveled in many parts of the world at the age 20. The opportunity of enjoying what the world can offer has made the newly crowned beauty queen appreciate all the blessings of having supportive and loving family, who has provided her with everything she needs and wants. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall, Gwendoline has a beautiful mixture of Filipino and French beauty. Her good moral values are from the Filipino ancestry and her liberal mindset from the French lineage.


Gwen as she is fondly called is born in the Philippines. Her father being the manager of Air France in Southeast Asia, she has the opportunity to live from one country to another. At the age two, her family moved to Thailand until she was five, then to France and moved back to the Philippines at 11. Gwen also had the chance of traveling to different countries for vacation, which she said had opened her mind and immerse herself to other different cultures and diversities of each country.

At the young age her parents taught her the first lesson in life. She shared that her dad wants them to be able to manage their own in the future. Even if her dad gives them anything they want, he taught them to never take anything for granted. Her mom, on the flip side, taught them to work hard and persevere in order to succeed in life.

During her teenage years, she said she was too preoccupied with the present, enjoying life to the fullest never minding the future. However, realizing that her mom had proven herself in the modeling was someone to be reckoned with in the industry. Her mother having modeled in Milan, New York and Paris for Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier and Emanuel Ungaro, Gwen is determined to follow the same footsteps. As the second child of Vincent Ruais and Malou-Ramos Ruais, Gwen graduated with honors in Southville Foreign University with a degree in Business Management and calls the shot to do full-time modeling. Her stint in Super Model of Asia in China last August catapulted her to the Best in Catwalk. She also modeled for garments and makeup and currently under Mercator Model and Artist Management.

Nora Aunor, Ever Shining Superstar : Biography

Nora Aunor, Ever Shining Superstar

When Maria Leonora Teresa Cabaltera a.k.a. Nora Aunor defied the mestiza concept of the Philippine cinema in the late 1960s, it was a sensation. A typical small kayumanggi from Iriga, Camarines Sur had conquered the world of show business where mixed blood and fair complexion were everybodyís semblance that was absolutely adored by the public. She defiled the concept, making an enduring difference in the face of the silver screen.

Born in May 21, 1955, Nora Aunor started out at the age 13 with the most prestigious amateur singing contest from the '50s to the early '70s, Tawag ng Tanghalan. The first attempt, however, was a failure. Challenged by the sad fate, she determinedly joined the competition again the year after. She consistently won for 14 consecutive weeks, which eventually catapulted her to the championship crown in 1968, singing Moonlight Becomes You.

As a newly declared champion, Nora Aunor began guesting in Oras Ng Ligaya on Channel 13 and Operatang Putol-Putol aired in DZXL. She also recorded her albums, Nora Aunor Sings: Mga Awiting Pilipino, Awit ng Puso, Mga Awiting Pamasko and Ang Tindera, which were huge hits. Because of these successes, the new singing star caught the fancy of the bigwigs at Sampaguita Pictures, and the rest was history.

To date, not a single actress can equal Nora's achievements, even rival Vilma Santos. As the Superstar, she has the most "First" in Philippine Cinema. Winning the Best Actress in Cairo for the movie Flor Contemplacion Story in 1995, Nora is the first Filipino actor to win in a major international film festival. Her role in the movie Himala proclaimed her as the first and only Filipino to receive a nomination for prestigious Berlin International Film Festival in 1983. Selected as a juror in the Hawaii Film Festival in 1996, Nora Aunor was the first Filipino international juror actress. The 2010 Green Planet Film Awards in Hollywood also proclaimed Nora Aunor as one of the 10 Best International Actresses of the Decade in Asia.

Speaking about box office hits in the local scene, Nora Aunor is the queen of all queens. She was the first actress hailed as the Box Office Queen of Philippine Cinema in 1971. Bagging the Best Actress in the Film Academy of the Philippines for three consecutive years from 1989 to 1991 and achieving the second grand slam in 1990 as the Best Actress of Urian, Star, FAMAS, FAP and MMFF makes here even more unbeatable. And a lot can still be enumerated.

Nora Aunor's success in the movie industry and her contribution to the arts was recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, which awarded her with the Centennial Honors for the Arts, given only to 100 Filipinos who left important notes to the countryís culture and arts in the 20th century.

What made Nora Aunor an ever shining Superstar? It is her charisma and magnetizing appeal to the masses. In her absence and homecoming, the interests in her had not faded one bit. Even the younger generations got curious about her. The ever loyal Noranians of countless numbers are again rejuvenated by her return. It simply manifests that Nora is still phenomenal and still shines brightly as the countryís one and only Superstar.