Myriam Fares (Lebanese)

Myriam Fares
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Myriam Faris
ميريم فارس

Myriam Faris on stage
Background information
Born May 3, 1983 (age 25)
Origin Lebanon
Genre(s) Arabic Music
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2000–present
Website www.myriamfaris.com


Myriam Faris (Arabic: ميريم فارس‎) (born May 3, 1983) is a musician and entertainer from South Lebanon.

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Biography

Myriam Faris took ballet lessons from age five, and at age nine earned first place on Tele-Liban (Al Mawahib Al Saghira), in Oriental dance. She registered at the National Conservatory of Music and studied musicology for four years.

At age sixteen, Myriam participated in the Lebanese Song Festival where she won first prize for the public Lebanese song nomination. At seventeen she participated in Studio el Fan 2000, representing the district of South Lebanon and earned the first prize and the Special Certificate from Dr. Walid Gholmieh.

At age 21, with the guidance of her management company Music Is My Life, Faris signed her first record deal with Music Master International and launched her first album on October 21, 2003 at the Virgin Megastore – Beirut. The album witnessed immediate success and became a best seller for a debut artist. Her music video for the hit song "Ana Wel Shouk" became one of the most requested music videos as soon as it was broadcasted on local and cable television.

Faris's next move was to shoot her second music video "ta'al habrashli", directed by Marwan el galali. In the video, Faris portrayed two different characters. During Myriam's promotional tours for her album in Jordan, the UAE and Egypt, media representatives and fan base gave her an effusive welcome. Egypt awarded her as "Best Female Young Artist" and gave a prize for best video clip.

During Ramadan of the same year, Faris's success got the attention of one of the most renowned perfume creators in the region, Mahmoud Saiid. He collaborated with Faris on creating and launching a unique fragrance for men and for women named after her first hit "Ana Wel Shooq". The television commercial for this perfume was released on most satellite TV stations, contributing to its commercial success in the Arab world.

Myriam is currently preparing her second album, currently untitled. It was due to be released March 2007, then delayed to the end of 2007. Another delay has occurred and it is scheduled to be out Summer 2008. She is collaborating with Lebanese and Egyptian composers. A video, Mouch Ananaya has been released from the album, titled Betrouh Eih. She is rumored to be in a relationship with an Egyptian called Amir.

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External links
Official Website
Official Discussion Thread
Myriam Fares Songs & Pictures on LebNights.net
Myriam Fares song lyrics, music videos, and lyrics translation on Shawshara.com

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Note

Spelling: Although the spelling of Myriam Fares is often used on the internet and video clips, Myriam Faris Official Website, notes the spelling as Myriam Faris.

The Official Website states her management company as Music Is My Life. (Biography). Strangely, in Music Is My Life, the spelling of Myriam Fares is used.

Darine Hadchiti (Lebanese)

Darine Hadchiti

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Darine Hadchiti (Arabic:دارين حدشيتى) (born 1981) is a Lebanese singer. She started her debut in 2005. Within one year, she was able to attain a great level of success whether in the MENA region or on a worldwide basis and is famous for her first single Eddam El Kel. She is now known as one of the most famous young Arab singers in the world because of her vocal talent, charisma, and videos.

She was born in Hadchit, Lebanon and began singing when she was 13. She won the 2001-2002 studio El Fann bronze medal for her lovely voice. She began her singing career upon signing with the Lea Production Team, managed by George Anastasiades, the owner of the Anastasia Group. Darine Hadchiti, after the launch of her second album "Irtahlak Albi", now participates in numerous concerts and festivals all over the world. She is currently shooting a couple of videos for her latest album and preparing for the release of her new album in 2007.

Darine Hadchiti was recently nominated for the best female artist in the Arab world, the best video and the best single. She won the best video award for "Irtahlak Albi", a clip filmed in Australia with the acclaimed director Jad Haber.

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Discography
Eddam El Kel (2005).
Irtahlak Albi (2006).

Angelika de la Cruz ( Philipines)

Angelika de la Cruz

Angelika Dela Cruz
Born	Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz October 29, 1981 (1981-10-29) (age 26) Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Sunshine
Occupation	Actress, Singer, Host

Maria Lourdes Egger Dela Cruz, better known by her screen name Angelika dela Cruz (born October 29, 1981), is a Filipina actress and singer of Italian-Austrian-Filipino descent. She started her career in 1995, and has since appeared in a lot of television shows and movies, mostly with ABS-CBN, and has recorded a couple of albums as well.

Personal life

Angelika Dela Cruz was born of a Filipino father and an Italian-Austrian mother. She is 1.57 metres tall and has dark brown hair and eyes. She has a younger sister, Mika, who is now a child star, and two brothers, Edward and Erick, the former being the lead singer for the boy band "Freshmen". She currently resides in Malabon, Metro Manila. She used to be the girlfriend of fellow actors Jericho Rosales, Victor Neri and the late Miko Sotto. She is currently dating a non-showbiz man named Orion.

Film career

Early success

Angelika Dela Cruz started her career in 1995. She became part of the movie Nights of Serafina which made her won the 1997 New Best Actress of the Year award. After that, ABS-CBN spotted her and she became part of the noontime soap opera Mara Clara. Angelika, whose passion is singing made two albums under BMG Records and one album under Imperial Records, which succeeded in selling her album in Japan. Though she really wanted to be a singer, Angelika found more success in the field of acting. After her stint in Mara Clara, she was seen again in another Judy Ann Santos series Esperanza. She was also paired with Jericho Rosales in the teen horror series Oka Tokat and in the movie Magandang Hating Gabi, they also had a short flick in the hit series Esperanza. She also starred in some movies such as Seventeen so Kaka, Huwag Mo nang Itanong and Esperanza: The Movie which gave her a Best Supporting Actress nomination.

Moving to GMA 7

After being with ABS-CBN, Angelika decided to transfer to GMA Network. On GMA, she became part of a Jessa Zaragosa series, Di Ba't Ikaw. She was also in the youth-oriented show, Click, the noontime variety show, SOP and to the action-adventure series Pintados. But Angelika's biggest break on TV came when she starred in the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin where she played the role of Katherine, a girl who lost her memory when she was still young and soon found out that she was the heir of the Fuentebella clan. Her performance in the said series crowned her as the GMA's Soap Opera Princess. However, though she was very active in primetime TV, Angelika didn't stop making films. She did a mature role in the movie Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 with Robin Padilla. She also did the movie S2pid Luv with Andrew E. After doing Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, Angelika starred in another GMA Network's soap series Habang Kapiling Ka where she played the role of Erika. In this series, she was paired with Victor Neri. Her performance in the series gave her a best actress nomination.

Back to ABS-CBN 2

When Angelika's contract with GMA expired, Angelika moved back to her first home studio ABS-CBN. She was paired again with ex-boyfriend Jericho Rosales in the hit series Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas with Kristine Hermosa and Diether Ocampo. After doing the soap, Angelika refrained from drama and concentrated in her hosting talent. She did hosting in the showbiz-oriented show ETK: Konek, ASAP, Morning Star, MTB: Ang Saya Saya, and the 2004 Himig Handog Love Songs. After that, Angelika made another primetime series, Ikaw ang Lahat Sa Akin with Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Prior to that series, Angelika received offers such as playing the role of Eden in the series Panday and playing the role of Alena in the hit fantasy series Encantadia but she had to turn down to the role due to the said soap with Claudine. After doing a supporting role in Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Angelika made another soap opera, the TV remake of a Sharon Cuneta and Cherie Gil movie, Bituing Walang Ningning, this time, she played the anti-heroine to the series which also starred Sarah Geronimo and Ryan Agoncillo. Angelika was also seen in Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao where she played the role of Kalagua, the ultimate evil. She also played as one of the leads in the mid-drama series Prinsesa ng Banyera along with Kristine Hermosa.

Back to GMA 7

While Prinsesa ng Banyera is still on air, Angelika decided to move back now to the Kapuso network. She signed a full-year contract to the station that gave her two major soap opera. Her comeback project to the kapuso network is a remake of a Sharon Cuneta movie, Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. She was replaced by a former kapuso star Ara Mina in the on-going mid-drama Prinsesa ng Banyera.

Filmography

Movies

Year	Prducer	Movie	Role/Character
2002	Viva Films	S2pid Luv	Wendy
2001	Viva Films	Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2	Angelica
2000	GMA Films	Deathrow	Isabel
1999	Star Cinema	Esperanza the Movie	Cecille / Regina
1999	Regal Films	Seventeen so kaka	Neneng
1998	Star Cinema	Magandang Hatinggabi	Marianne
1997	Star Cinema	Ipaglaban Mo II	Agnes
1997	Regal Films	Huwag Mo Nang Itanong	Cely
1997	Regal Films	Mananggal ng Maynila	Unknown
1996	Regal Films	Istokwa	Unknown
1996	Regal Films	Nights of Serafina	Unknown

Television

Year	Television Show	Role/Character
2008	Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita	Via Fausto
2008	ESP (Affairs of the Heart Episode)	Elena
2008	Sis (Babangon Ako't Chichikahin Kita Episode)	Guest
2008	Kung Ako Ikaw (Coffee-maker Episode)	Guest/Winner
2008	Nuts Entertainment (Balakubak Portion)	Guest
2008	Eat Bulaga	Guest Performer
2008	Showbiz Central (Seal or Reveal Portion)	Herself
2007	Prinsesa ng Banyera	Mayumi Burgos/Daphne Pertierra - Perrei
2007	Homeboy (Girl, Keri Natin To Episode)	Guest Host
2007	Persona	Guest Host
2007	Bida ng Buhay ko (The 20 years of Judy Ann Santos)	Guest Performer
2007	Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao	Kalagua/Dr. Eva Tabinas
2007	Little Big Superstar	Star Judge
2006	Bituing Walang Ningning	Lavinia Arguelles
2006	Homeboy (Nasa Puso ang Ningning Episode)	Guest
2006	Your Song: Bituing Walang Ningning Special	Herself / Lavinia Arguelles
2006	Your Song Malas Mo	Anacleta
2006	Maalaala Mo Kaya (Elevator)	Anna
2005	Komiks:Lightning Roda	Lightning Roda
2005	Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Keanna Reeves Story)	Keanna Reeves
2005	Nginiig: Suicide	Mickey
2005	Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (Season One)	Herself
2005	Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Jenny Suico Story)	Jenny Suico
2005	Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin	Karri Medrano
2004	Entertainment Konek	Host
2004	Morning Star	Host
2004	2004 Himig Handog Love Songs	Host
2004	Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Christina de Castro Story)	Christina de Castro
2004	MTB: Ang Saya Saya	Host
2003	Victim	Guest Co-Host
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Mary Ann Santos
2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya (Ferris Wheel)	Nancy
2003	Maalaala Mo Kaya (The Sheryn Regis Story)	Sheryn Regis
2003	ASAP	Host/Performer
2002	Nagmamahal, Manay Gina: Sa Tamang Panahon	Unknown
2002	Habang Kapiling Ka	Erica Malvarosa
2002	Magpakailanman (The Snooky Serna Story)	Snooky Serna
2002	Daddy Di Do Du	Bibsy
2001	Kool Ka Lang (Kung Sana Ay Ikaw Episode)	Katherine
2001	Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Mylene / Katherine / Carmencita
2001	GMA Telesine Special: Adelantada	Adel
2000	Bubble Gang	Semi-Regular / Herself
2000	Click	Oli
2000	Kahit na Magtiis: Efren Sorbetero	Joanne
2000	Umulan Man O Umaraw	Unknown
2000	Liwanag sa Hatinggabi	Unknown
1999	Pintados	Diwata/Reewa Zulueta
1999	GMA Telesine Specials: Propeta	Propeta
1999	GMA Telesine Specials: Hilakbot	Annie
1999	Di Ba't Ikaw	Eloisa
1999	SOP	Host/Performer
1998	Magandang Tanghali Bayan	Host/Performer
1997	Oka Tokat	Teresa
1997	Esperanza (TV Series)	Cecille Montejo / Regina
1996	Mara Clara	Joyce

BMG Records	Angelika	Fill the World with love Hindi lamang sa Pangarap Sa Atin Lang Kung Bubuksan Mo Man ang Puso Ko Now you Go Sasabihin Ko Na Ba? Ready to Fall In Love Again Tanging Puso Lang Di Ko Alam Pagkatapos ng Gabi
1999 BMG Records	My Only Wish	I Miss You Paano ba? Nadevelop Hold Me in your Arms Sana ay Magbalik Ka Let the Love Begin Dont throw it Away In the Heat of Summer My Only Wish Ipangako Mo
2001	Metropop Song Festival	A Day and A Night More
2006 Star Records	Bituing Walang Ningning Soundtrack	Miss Na Miss Kita Dito ba? (feat. Sarah Geronimo)

Soundtrack

Song Title	Details
Habang May Buhay	Themesong of the movie "Hari ng Selda"
Alam kong di ako, Okey Lang	One of the themesongs in the soap series "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas"
Sana ay di na Magwakas	Tagalog version of the japanese animated series "Sailormoon"
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin	Themesong of the soap series "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin"
Muli	A song used in the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin which features a duet with Gary Valenciano
Liwanag sa Hatinggabi	Themesong of the mini-series of the same title
Umulan man o Umaraw	Themesong of the mini-series of the same title

Awards/Nominations

Year	Film Award/Critics	Award/Nomination
2007	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Actress Nominee for "Bituing Walang Ningning"
2007	100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2007	Ranked 61
2006	100 Most Beautiful Filipina of 2006	Ranked 17
2005	Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge	Grand Champion
2003	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Actress Nominee for "Habang Kapiling Ka"
2001	Metropop 2001	Song Interpreter of the year Nominee for the song "A Day and a Night More"
2001	Gintong Parangal ng Malabon	Gintong Parangal Awardee
2000	FAMAS 2000, 49TH Annual Awards	German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee
2000	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress Nominee for the movie "Deathrow"
1999	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress Nominee for the movie "Esperanza"
1999	Moviestar Magazine: 15 Most Brightest Star of 1999	Ranked 15
1998	PMPC Star Awards for television	Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for the GMA 7 Telesine "Propeta"
1998	Parangal ng Bayan	People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer Category
1997	Parangal ng Bayan	People's Choice Awardee for Most Promising Female Performer Category
1997	Star Awards for Television	Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee for Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Jeepney"
1997	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Best New Actress of the Year for the movie "Nights of Serafina"
1993	Likhawit	4th Placer, Amateur Division

Controversies

• When Sunshine Dizon, one of the lead stars of the series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin left the show, a big rumor occurred that Angelika was one of the reason why she left the show. Angelika denied the issue saying that Sunshine left the show because she did not want to play an antagonist role.^[1]
• Ray Malonzo, a politician, claimed that Angelika dela cruz is a mistress of Mayor Echeverri. Angelika, who was very furious because of the accusations, denied the issue. ^[2]
• When actress Jolina Magdangal transferred from ABS-CBN to GMA, an issue occurred between her and Angelika Dela Cruz saying that the latter was very insecure to the special treatment given to Jolina. There was also an issue that because of her insecurity to the new star of GMA, she refused to make a duet with her in the noontime variety show SOP. Angelika denied the issue and soon made a duet with Jolina singing the song Tell Me. ^[3]
• December 12, 2006, actress Angelika dela Cruz became involve in a car accident. It was due to the traffic in commonwealth that day that her car was hit by a private vehicle. To her surprise, the owner of the private vehicle started telling the media how Angelika spoke to her in a harsh manner. Angelika denied the issue and filed legal content against the owner of the private vehicle. ^[4]

Trivia

• She was offered to play the role of Alena for the fantasy series Encantadia but she turned down the offer due to her existing contract with ABS-CBN. The role eventually went to Karylle.^[5]
• She was considered for the role of Eden in the fantasy series Panday.
• She was once linked to Erik Santos, Derek Ramsay and Keempee De Leon.
• She had her first onscreen kiss in the movie Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 with Robin Padilla.
• She was originally hesitant to accept the role of Lavinia, fearing that she would be typecasted in antagonist roles. She eventually decided to accept the role because (among other reasons) it gave her a chance to resume her singing career, which had been on hold for several years due to legal problems with her previous recording label.
• She was offered to do a commercial for White Castle whisky but she turned it down because she's not comfortable wearing bikini.
• She is a close friend of Jodi Sta. Maria, Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos.
• She sang the Tagalog version of the opening song for the anime Sailor Moon.
• She was supposed to play a role in the series Ysabella but her manager thought that the role is quite small for her so it eventually went to Desiree Del Valle. ^[6]
• She was offered the role of Pacita in the series Super Inggo but she turned it down due to the nature of the role. The role was given to Angelu de Leon.

Endorsements

1. Blooming Skin & Cosmetic Surgery Center ^[7]
2. RDL skin Care Products
3. PinkSoda
4. My Marvel Taheebo
5. L-Glutathione
6. Navy White Shirt

Dian Sastrowardoyo (Indonesia)

Dian Sastrowardoyo

Dian Sastrowardoyo
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Born	Diandra Paramitha Sastrowardoyo March 16, 1982 (1982-03-16) (age 26) Jakarta, Indonesia
Other name(s)	Dian Sastro

Diandra Paramitha Sastrowardoyo (born March 16, 1982 in Jakarta, Indonesia) -- more popularly known as Dian Sastro or Dian Sastrowardoyo -- is an Indonesian model and actress.

In 1996, she was the cover girl of Gadis, a teen magazine in Indonesia. She later became popular as Daya, the protagonist in Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sand). Dian finally kick-started her career on the big screen with a cameo role in the highly popular Malay Film Puteri Gunung Ledang before quickly establishing herself as one of Indonesia's most influential actresses, starring in films such as Ada Apa Dengan Cinta (AADC) (What's Up With Love? (film)), Banyu Biru, Ungu Violet and Belahan Jiwa.

Her recent (as of March 2007) television appearances include playing Raya in Dunia Tanpa Koma and a brief stint as the host of the game show Kuis Super Milyarder Tiga Milyar^[1].

Family

Ms. Sastrowardoyo is the daughter and only child of the late Ariawan Sastrowardoyo (1955-1995) and Dewi Parwati Sastrowardoyo (née Setyorini). Her paternal grandparents are Dr. Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo, a retired physician and surgeon (and author of the memoir Kembali ke Uteran (Return to Uteran)), and the late Ina Sastrowardoyo.

She is the niece of Marina Joesoef, an artist; Dr. Aswin W. Sastrowardoyo, currently a physician and formerly guitarist and singer with Chaseiro^[2], a music group of the 1970's and 80's; and Lisa Damayanti Sastrowardoyo. She is also the grand-niece of, among others, Sunario (1902-1997), Indonesia's minister of foreign affairs from 1953 to 1956; Dra. Sukanti Suryochondro, a former instructor in women's studies at the University of Indonesia; and Subagio Sastrowardoyo (1924-1995), a noted poet and literary critic.

A screenplay based on Kembali ke Uteran is in the works, with plans for Ms. Sastrowardoyo to play her own great-grandmother in the film adaptation.

Ms. Sastrowardoyo's family name is derived from sastra (Sanskrit, writings) and wardaya (Sanskrit, heart), so literally means "writings of the heart."

Her paternal great-grandfather, Sutejo Sastrowardoyo, traced the family's ancestry back to 15th century Java.

Filmography

Film

• Belahan Jiwa (2006) - Cempaka
• Ungu Violet (2005) - Kalin
• Banyu Biru (2005) - Sula
• Puteri Gunung Ledang (2005) - Medicine Seller's Daughter (cameo)
• Arisan! (2004) - Woman in Gallery (cameo)
• Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (2002) - Cinta
• Pasir Berbisik (2001) - Daya
• Bintang Jatuh (2000) - Donna

Television

• Kuis Super Milyarder Tiga Milyar - host
• Panasonic Cinema - host
• Dunia Tanpa Koma (2006) - Raya

Music Videos

Ms. Sastrowardoyo has appeared in these music videos:

• T-Five "Yang Terindah" (2002)
  
• Dewa "Sayap-sayap Patah" (2001)
  
• Shelomita "Langkah" (2000)
  
• Katon Bagaskara "Cinta Selembut Awan" (2000)
  
• Sheila on 7 "J.A.P" (1999)
  
• Sheila on 7 "Anugerah Terindah" (1999)
  
• The Fly "Air Mata Sunyi" (1999)
  
• KLA Project "Gerimis" (1996)
  

• Peterpan "Menghapus Jejakmu" (2007)
  

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• 1996: Champion of Gadis Sampul (Model Competition) on 1996 in Gadis Magazine
• 2002: Lux Star 2002 from JWT AdForce-Unilever
• 2002:
  • - Best Actress on Deauville Film Festival, French, in Pasir Berbisik
  • - Best Actress on 15th Singapore International Film Festival in Pasir Berbisik
  • - Aktris Terpuji on Festival Film Bandung in Ada Apa dengan Cinta?
• 2004: Best Actress in Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) 2004, in Ada Apa dengan Cinta?
• 2005: The Most Talented Actress in Asia Pasific Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Bea Alonzo (Philipines)

Bea Alonzo is one of the most admired young actresses in the Philippines.

In early 2003, she caused quite a stir among critics and teleserye buffs alike, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as awkward nerdy girl turned feisty law student Katrina Argos in ABS-CBN’s Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. Her convincing portrayal of a 21-year old in spite of being only 15 at the time and her strong chemistry with on-screen partner, John Lloyd Cruz brought kilig surges to every household in the Philippines and abroad.

The overwhelming response of the “accidental teleserye couple” was unexpected. The two are now known as one of the country’s premiere loveteams, not only known for their sizzling chemistry but for their powerful acting prowess.

The media quickly took notice of her sheer talent. The Philippine Star’s columnist Ricky Lo was once quoted, “she acts with the intensity of a veteran even if she’s actually a relative greenhorn.” In Star Studio magazine’s October 2003 issue, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay co-director Don Cuaresma exclaimed that Bea has “the masa appeal of Sharon Cuneta, the intensity of Maricel Soriano, and the acting range of Lorna Tolentino.”

People don’t really know what it is. Where she gets the spirit or the motivation for the gripping performances. Maybe it’s her obvious passion for acting, whatever it is she plays the role with such complexity, precision and depth. With her emotions mirroring in her eyes.

After Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, she remains to be popular among teleserye fans in the Philippines and abroad with her follow-up dramas: It Might Be You and Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin. She is currently filming her fourth drama with John Lloyd Cruz, Maging Sino Ka Man.

Since her movie launch, My First Romance in 2002, Bea has top-billed five more films and has constantly earned movie critics’ approvals:

“Once again, Bea Alonzo fills the screen with the stellar presence of a movie queen, a winsome, breezy demeanor, infectious verve - and the ability th charm her way into the viewer’s hearts.” — Rito P. Asilo’s Close to You review, Philippine Daily Inquirer 2/18/2006

“The film’s biggest asset is really Bea Alonzo. The camera just loves her and, properly nurtured, we have no doubt she’d be an even bigger star in the near future.” — Mario Bautista’s Dreamboy review, Malaya 2005

She continues to prove her versatility with different projects: making movies, dramas, TV guestings, hostings and endorsements.

Bea Alonzo is not just another household name, the girl is an actress. One who delivers her performances with obvious beauty and surprising maturity.

Profile
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo
Nickname: Tisay (Tee-säy)
Birthday: October 17, 1987
Height: 5′7″
Heritage: British-Filipina
Religion: Roman Catholic
Showbiz debut: 2001

Shaina Magdayao (Philippines)

Shaina Magdayao
Shaina Magdayao, backstage at ASAP 06
Background information
Born	November 6, 1989 (1989-11-06) (age 18)
Origin	Philippines

Shaina Garcia Magdayao (born November 6, 1989 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress of maternal Spanish and paternal Cebuano descent. She is the younger sister of singer-actress Vina Morales.

Biography

Shaina Magdayao is the youngest daughter of Enrique and Deanne Magdayao. She has three older sisters (Shiela, Sharon and Sheryl), one of whom is singer-actress Vina Morales (Sharon). Shaina's entry into show business began when she was cast, at ten years old, in the drama series Lyra, playing the title character. She caught the eye of someone at ABS-CBN and became part of the Star Magic Family at the age of seven. She was included in the cast of the just-revamped Ang TV show, Kaybol. She was then brought together, with two other great child actresses of the time Camille Prats and Serena Dalrymple to star in ABS-CBN's afternoon drama series Marinella, playing the role of Rina. In 2000, when Shaina was 11 years old, she released a self-titled debut album with Star Records. The carrier single was "Sayaw Sweet Lullabye". The song's music video was often played in the afternoons right before Marinella or youth-oriented shows. Shaina has also played daughter to a very wide-range of celebrity "parents" on the big and small screens. It was a role like this, in 2003 for the Laurice Guillien helmed project Tanging Yaman, that won her a Best Child Actress award from the FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards), and Most popular Child Actress Award from the 2002 Guillermo Mendoza Awards. She has also spoofed this award-winning role in the Ai Ai De Las Alas starrer, Ang Tanging Ina. She had also previously received the Best Child Performer award from the Parangal ng Bayan in 1999, and Best New TV Personality in the 1999 Star Awards. Since then, Shaina has slowly but surely been building her career over the years. In 2002, she starred in a light weekend afternoon series, called K2BU, where she met half-Brit Bea Alonzo, who is her best friend. She has appeared in several drama series and sitcoms, and at one point, doing three at the same time ("Seasons of Love", "Bida si Mister Bida si Misis", "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay"), while going to regular school. She started to be home-schooled in late 2004, as her schedule got even more hectic, but will be graduating at the same time as Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo. In 2005, she was included in the cast of the much underrated primetime drama series "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin", along with Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, her best friend Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. It was here that she was paired with actor-dancer Rayver Cruz, who she is currently still being paired with. She is currently still taping for the Chito Rono and Erik Matti's newest television series, "Rounin", set to air in April 2006. She is currently starring in the afternoon light drama "Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv" along with her loveteam, Rayver Cruz and 23 other young stars untar Magic. She is also a semi-regular at ABS-CBN's Sunday noontime variety show, "ASAP 07". Magdayao is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.

Business and endorsements

Shaina is a familiar face in magazines. She started of as a baby model for various baby products. As a child, she was a model for children's clothing company, Garfield as well as appearing in a slew of television commercials for Magnolia Chocolait, Lemon Squares Products and Goldilocks, among others. She was also one of the youngest models ever for Ben Chan's clothing company Bench, moving up the ranks from modelling Bench products for children, to her current HerBench endorsements. Shaina has also endorsed/is currently endorsing Johnson & Johnson Face Powder, CreamSilk conditioners, Lactacyd Confidence, Skechers, Cose Teen Bags and Colgate Toothpaste.

Magdayao has invested her childhood earnings in business ventures. She currently owns a branch of the family business YSTILO Salon, and a 20-door apartment complex.

Career

Television

2008	Lobo	Gabby
2007	Your Song: Just A Smile Away	Joanna Catapang
2007	Maalaala Mo Kaya:Telebisyon	Onay
2007	Your Song: Break It To Me Gently	Maya
2007	Rounin	Selene
2007	Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko ’Day!	Dianne
2006-2007	Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv	Neri Larazaga
2006	Star Magic Presents:My Friend, My Love, My Destiny	Yeng
2006	Your Song: Cuida	Pam Sue
2006	Love Spell: Charm & Crystal	Charm
2006	Komiks Presents: Bampy	Sampaguita Vendor
2006	Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita	Agua/Bendita
2005-2007	ASAP	Herself
2005	ASAP Fanatic	Herself
2005	Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin	Hazel Fontanilla
2005	Til Death Do Us Part	Darling
2004	Seasons of Love	Shane
2003	Ang Tanging Ina	Severina/Seven
2003	Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis	Shaina
2002	Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay	Guinivere 'Gwen' Martinez
2002	K2BU	Violeta 'Bullet' Garcia
2001	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Young Carmela
1999	Flames	----
1999	Marinella	Rina
1997	Mula sa Puso	Jennifer
1997	Kaybol	Herself
1996	Lyra	Lyra

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2007	Katas ng Saudi
2007	Bahay Kubo	Rose
2007	Happy Hearts	Kristine Ricafuente
2003	Ang Tanging Ina	Severina/Seven
2002	Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo
2002	Mga Batang Lansangan...Ngayon	Sharmaine
2000	Tanging Yaman
1999	Wansapanataym: The Movie	Ana
1999	Hinahanap-hanap Kita	Nina
1998	Hiling	Abi
1998	Pagdating ng Panahon	Jasmin

Nancy Ajram (Lebanon)

Nancy Ajram

Nancy Ajram a beautiful female singer from the Arab world. Nancy''s young age, beauty, warm voice and unique talent has put her on the top of the music artists in the entire Arab World.

Nancy Ajram was born on the 16th of May 1983 in Ashrafiyeh, Lebanon. She is one of the youngest singers in Lebanon, Nancy Ajram lives now with her family in New Sheila in Lebanon, Nancy Ajram has a brother, Nabil Ajram who himself has started as a singer recently. Nancy also has one sister too who might be joining the Ajram Music Family.

Nancy Ajram was still a kid when she started singing. She had and still have an innocent sensuality.

By the age of four signs of artistic sensations appeared on Nancy Ajram''s face every time Nancy Ajram heard a song or a tender voice from the TV or radio, or even from Nancy Ajram''s own parents.

Nancy Ajram was only eight years old, when she started her journey into the singing world. Nancy Ajram got her first appearance and success with her performances in kids contests in two famous Arabic TV stations, Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) and Lebanon''s National Television, TeleLiban.

Around the age of twelve, Nancy Ajram participated in a TV program called (Noujoum Al Mostakbal) which was played on Future TV (One of Hariri''s Media Outlets), During that show nancy ajram won the Golden Medal in Tarab category.
She got her award for singing one of the legendary Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum''s songs.

Nancy Ajram studied vocals and music theory with the best teachers in Lebanon.

The syndicate of professional artists in Lebanon accepted nancy ajram as a member eventhough she was younger than eighteen. They simply found nancy ajram to be an exceptional talent who truly deserved to be named a professional artist.

Nancy Ajram released her first album entitled (Mouhtagalak) (I need you) in 1998.
In 2001 nancy ajram launched her second album (Shil Oyounak Ani) ( Stop looking at me ), However nancy ajram''s biggest hit came with her third and most famous album (Ya Salam) in 2003.

Nancy Ajram success of the thrid album was mostly due not only to the songs, but also to the shooting of three of its songs; Akhasmak Ah, Ya Salam and Sehr Eyounoh, in the form of video clips. The video clips were directed by Nadine Labaki who was herself starting to become a famous director.

The clips were a big hit and had unprecedented popularity in such a short time, they gave nancy ajram a quick fame in the Arab world.

During the (Oscar video clips) Festival in 2003 which was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Nancy Ajram won an award for being the best Arab singer in the year 2003.

During the 2004 nancy ajram released her fourth album (Ah we Nos). For this album, Nancy shot three of its songs as video clips, Loun Eyounak , Ah we Nos and Inta Eh.

Nancy Ajram''s latest album was entitled "Ya-Tabtab Wa-Dallaa". This fourth album was released in February 2006. From this album, two songs were shot as video clips; Ya-Tabtab Wa-Dallaa and Moogaba. In both videoclips Nancy appears as a circus girl doing magic works.

Aside from her singing career, Nancy Ajram has agreed to be the spokesperson for Coca Cola, the international soft drink company. For this agreement, Nancy shot Four Advertisements.

Recently, Nancy ajram signed a contract to be the youth ambassador of Damas Gold, and for two years nancy ajram will be the face of damas jewelry collections.

As for being a Movie Star, Nancy ajram prefers to postpone being on the silver screen, until she feels its the right time.
She want to focus more on her singing career, she is addicted to her work we can say. Well thats what makes her unique, and keeps her on the top music charts in the arab world.

Nancy Ajram has an extra-ordinary voice and a talent which gives her more success everyday.

Arief Yusmita ( Indonesia)

Arief Yusmita, Starting from following a competition Idioms Malays as Batam City Junior High School level in 2004. Arief Yusmita began his career in the entertainment world. Although slowly, the boy who was born on 27 December 1989 was to build a career and a balanced education. Born from a simple family, His father was a Minang who came from a town in Pasaman, West Sumatra, precisely in Lubuk Sikaping. While her mother is English, Mandahiling, Javanese, and Minang descent. As for his own Arief was born in the city of Padang, West Sumatra.
After the success of a champion to-2 in the Malays Idioms competition, he had not been active for three years, until in early 2007 he started again with a Radio Broadcast in Batam. After being rejected by several radio, he finally hired by a local radio station called Sheila FM to bring a late show at a time when Ramadan fasting. Although only one month, it has become a stepping stone for him to pursue a career. Finally he won the competition in Broadcasting Joke conducted by the Radio and Television Station Lebanon, LBC. And had resigned because of a thing. Furthermore, he had hosted in Tagalog, English and Arabic in Lebanon. The rise of his career, when he followed the model of the world in the arena Coverboy Anekayess! 2009. Although only until the 2nd seed, here he was getting ahead with the following MelodyHits Video Joke 2009 with a 1st Runner Up.
At 20th of his year, he was still busy with college and still run as host of its activities and models.

Nawal El Zoghby (Lebanon)

Nawal El Zoghby

Nawal George El Zoghby, also known over the web as Nawal Al Zoghbi, Nawal El Zoughby, Nawal Al Zoughbi was born on 29th of June 1972 in Lebanon.

Nawal is an Arabic Music Diva singer with a huge history in music. Nawal Zoghby is widely known across the arab countries, parts of Europe and North America.

Biography & Facts about Nawal Zoghbi

Nawal El Zoghby Early days started in the days during the War in Lebanon. Out of the war she emerged to give hope to an dying country.

Nawal began her carreer at the young of twenty, She was young but she knew exactly what she wanted and her strong will and her self pride made her conquer her dreams.

Her family appreciated the fact that her singing became her great hobby, and that I was talented. Later they became concerned when they realized that Nawal wanted Music to be her life and career.

"When I am singing, I feel that I am no more Nawal, I am transformed into a butterfly that is free and happy," she says, " when I feel that my audience is happy, I get my greatest reward," nawal adds.

"I want to touch the people''s hearts, when I am on stage." she says. "My Lebanese audience prefers upbeat rythms that they can dance on" she adds

Nawal released her first album titled "Wehyati Andak" in 1992, when she returned to her birth city, Beirut, after a two-year singing in the Gulf countries.

In the years that followed Nawal launched of eight other albums [see full discography].

Nawal takes herself seriously, she is concerned about what is happening in the Arabic music scene. This is her secret to the creation of new and original music. Nawal is simply a talented butterfly with passion toward a contemporary style of music, often melding music from different parts of the world, salsa, samba, mixed with Eastern and Oriental tunes.

Intersts and Influences
Nawal admits to being influenced strongly by old music from legendary singers like Um Kulthoum. She feels happy to praise her favorite Western singers. "I love Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston for their powerful voices and entertainment talents," she confides.

"I always practice on my voice training. I take vocal lessons and perform voice exercises at least four times weekly. I think this should be a priority to every singer" adds Nawal.

Nawal patriotic spirit has lead her to release a song dedicated to Jerusalem. "I have strong feelings towards the relentless violence in the middle east, I felt the need to do something, so I made this song," she says.

Nawal performed at a party in Cairo sponsored by First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, and the guest list included many of the wives of Arab leaders and many generous donations were extended during that event, The ticket revenue of the concert was put towards the Intifadah.

Nawal also participated in a group patriotic song called "Ya Omati" along with other singers from the arab world. Nawal also sang for the liberation of south Lebanon with several Lebanese singers, in a song called "Hikayt Watan" that was played manytimes during the day on LBC.

Nawal hobbies are Swimming, Tennis, Reading, Cooking and Shopping. She mostly likes Arab star Omar El Sharif and International stars like, Julia Roberts, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez.

Her priorities are her Family and Music.

Nawal loves watching T.V., eating Italian And Chinese Food, and loving her Daughter, Tia.

Also she loves:
- Having A lot Of People around her.
- Prayers.
- Her Husband.
- The Sun, She Loves The Sunshine.
- Her Career Goal Is To Become An International Singer.

Discography
- Wehiaty Endak (1992)
- Aisa El Radd (1994)
- Balaeyh Fy Zamany (1995)
- Min Habibi Ana (Single Dueto) (1995)
- Habet Ya Leyl (1997)
- Mandam Alek (1998)
- Malom (1999)
- Al Layali (2000)
- Toul Omri (2001)
- Eli Tmnitoh (2002)
- Eneik Kadabin (2004)
- Yama Allo (2006)


Nawal El Zoghby had many Live Performances in the following countries:
- USA (Boston, Atlantic City, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orlando, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Washington And San Francisco)
- Canada (Montreal, Ottawa And Toronto)
- Australia (Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne)
- London.
- Paris, Cannes.
- Sweden.
- Germany.
- Middle East And North Africa (Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Tunis, Libya And Morocco)

Other Big Concerts done in:
- Paris (Bercy)
- Germany (Essen)
- Lebanon (Dhour Chweir, Forum, Beirut Hall, Faraya, Meyrouba, Ehden, Deir El Kamar, Jounieh, Achrafieh)
- Tunis (Cartage)
- Egypt (Marina)
- Jordan (Jarash)

Video Clips include
- Aisa El Radd
- Balaeyh Fy Zamany
- Wala By Hemeny
- Noss El Alb
- Habet Ya Leyl
- Gharib El Ray
- Ana Hlawet
- Mandam Alek
- Galbi Dag
- Ala Baly
- Malom
- Tia
- Dalouna
- El Layali
- Toul Omri
- Be3enak
- Rohi Ya Rohi
- Shoo Akhbarak

Awards
- In 1997, (Lions) Award For The Best Singer In 351 Lebanon And Jordan.
- In 1997, She Was Awarded For (Best Singer) In Lebanon.
- In 1998, She Was Awarded (Best Singer) In The UAE.
- In 1999, She Was Awarded (First Arabic Singer).
- In 2000, Best Lebanon Singer (Lebanon)
- In 2000, Best Arabic Singer (Egypt)
- In 2004,Nawal Win Arab Music Award : Best Female Singer Overall Best Song.
- In 2004, Best Arabic Singer (Egypt)
- In 2004, Best Album - Best Lebanon Singer (Lebanon)
- In 2005, Best Arabic Singer (Egypt)
- In 2006, Best Female Singer award by AUST (Lebanon)

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Mini-Biography
Full Name: Nawal George Al Zoghby.
Date of Birth: 29th June 1972.
Horoscope Sign: Cancer.
Place of Birth: Jebiel, Lebanon.
Usual Place of residence: Beirut.
Husband: Elie Deeb.
Kids: Tia (eldest), Boy Twins (Joey,George).
Siblings: The eldest of 2 brothers (Marsel & Dany) and 1 sister (Bola).
Total Albums: 11 Albums.
Total Video Clips: 27 Clips.
Total Commercials: 7 ads.
Started Her Singing Career After Participating In The TV. Show Studio Al Fan In 1988, she Became A Professional Singer In 1991.
Nawal Hobbies Are Swimming, Tennis, Reading, Cooking And Shopping.
Arab Stars Most Liked Are, Omar El Sharif And Adel Emam .
International Stars Most Liked Are, Julia Roberts, Ricky Martin And Jenfir Lopez
Nawal loves Chinese and Italian Food.
Nawal loves The Sunshine.
Nawal Goal is to become An International Singer.