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- Actress
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This alluring hazel-eyed 1940s leading lady was born Ardis Ankerson on the Philippine island of Negros, one of two siblings. Her father was Otto Peter Ankerson who held an important position as overseer of a large sugar plantation. Following the premature death of her mother in 1925, Ardis and her sister were packed off to San Antonio to complete their education. Ardis was voted Freshman Class Beauty of 1934 at Texas State College, acted in amateur dramatics and worked hard on diction and improvisation. By then, she was clearly determined to become a professional actress. Following her graduation, she moved to New York where she studied drama under the tuition of actor Richard Gaines (and eventually married him in 1936). Gaines helped her secure acting work in stock companies under the Federal Theatre Project, sponsored by the Works Progress Administration as part of the New Deal. While in New York, Ardis successfully auditioned for Paramount, but studio executives dropped the option to sign her due to what they deemed her excessive salary demands. Warner Brothers viewed the screen test some time later and proved less squeamish about picking her up. With the inevitable name change prompted by the studio, 'Brenda Marshall' went Hollywood. During her tenure in Tinseltown, she made it clear to friends and co-workers alike, that she be addressed not by her studio-fabricated cognomen, but by her given name (with the addition of her married name of Gaines).
Brenda made an almost immediate impact in her fourth outing for Warners as Doña Maria, providing the romantic interest in Errol Flynn's classic swashbuckler The Sea Hawk (1940). This should have established the brunette beauty as a tangible box office attraction. Alas, only routine material followed and Brenda saw out the remainder of her contract as exotic leads in second features like East of the River (1940), South of Suez (1940) and Singapore Woman (1941). There were to be two more A-grade productions, but Brenda ended up playing second fiddle to James Cagney's aviation heroics in Captains of the Clouds (1942) and was overshadowed in the charisma department by Joan Fontaine and Alexis Smith in The Constant Nymph (1943). By 1950, she quit the acting profession and devoted herself to other causes. A year after her divorce from Gaines in 1940, Brenda had wed the actor William Holden in Las Vegas. She was of help to him in setting up the Mt. Kenya Safari Club as a means of protecting African wildlife. The couple seemed content for a while. However, the marriage proved to be increasingly volatile and began to unravel by 1963, ending up in divorce eight years later. Brenda died from throat cancer in Palm Springs in 1992 at the age of 76.- Tiffany Panhilason was born in Bacolod City, Philippines and speaks three languages including conversational Spanish. She moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was ten years old. Her parents are of Filipino and Spanish ancestry. In addition to her dance, singing, modeling, and martial arts background, Tiffany's acting career bloomed after a series of hit TV shows including Two and a Half Men, The Mindy Project, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Jane the Virgin, Days of our Lives, Castle, and Baby Daddy. Her critical acclaim increased when she played the strong role of Elise, the daughter of the President who was captured and imprisoned while touring a war zone in the film Mercenaries. This role provided Tiffany with an opportunity for more combat training as well as a chance to work with Vivica A. Fox, an actress she aspired to meet as a young girl in the Philippines after being inspired by the movie Independence Day. Tiffany's acclaim increased even further after she worked on the TV Show Roadies on Showtime created by Cameron Crowe and produced by JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, and the CBS pilot, Living Biblically as Josie. Tiffany collaborated with the new CBS Lifestyle series, This is LA as a Host for the show. Off-screen, Tiffany has become prominently involved in international charity projects, and serves as the President of Mentari's Human Trafficking Survivors Empowerment Program. Tiffany is the founder of the popular lifestyle brand, Love Remedy found in department stores.
- Make-Up Department
- Actor
- Art Department
Stowed away on an American vessel sailing out of the Philippines, a young Charles Gemora arrived in California while the birth of cinema was in full swing. To help earn a little extra cash, he would hang around the Universal entrance offering to sketch portraits. It wasn't long before his natural artistic abilities were noticed and Charles Gemora was working on such films as The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Noah's Ark (1928) as a sculptor. When Charles began working on creating gorilla suits for film, he realized that with his diminutive stature (5'5") and his commitment to excellence, he could do well to carve himself a niche as a gorilla man. Charles would spend almost 3 decades honing his realistic performance and leading the evolution of suit effects. While early appearances such as Seven Footprints to Satan (1929) were grotesque and horrific, later films like The Monster and the Girl (1941) were distinguished by gorilla suits that were grounded in reality and performances that were informed by much study at the nearby San Diego Zoo. Gemora was equally adept at comedic roles, racking up credits alongside legends like Laurel and Hardy, Zasu Pitts, Charley Chase, Our Gang, the Marx Brothers, Abbott and Costello, and Hope and Crosby. Moving from Universal to Paramount in the early 1930's, Charles Gemora continued to work there in the makeup and effects department up until his death in 1961. Throughout his stay at Paramount, Charles racked up numerous uncredited gorilla suit appearances while working on other films like Gunga Din (1939), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), and The Ten Commandments (1956). Perhaps the most recognizable contribution he made to cinema was the memorable alien menace from The War of the Worlds (1953); the result of a last minute change of plans, Charles and his daughter Diana created the creature in a late night marathon. Gemora made his final gorilla suit film in 1954 with Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954). A stunt man filled the hairy boots for strenuous action scenes but none could replicate the subtle pantomime skills that were unique to Charles.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Carmi Martin was born on 9 August 1963 in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Bagong hari (1986), No Other Woman (2011) and Working Boys (1985).- Nacho Gadano was born on 11 June 1965 in General Roca, Río Negro, Argentina. He is an actor, known for French & Berutti, Socias (2008) and Diary of a Gigolo (2022).
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Joel Torre was born on 19 June 1961 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is an actor and director, known for 3rd World Hero (2000), On the Job (2013) and Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994).- Actress
- Producer
Susan Roces was born on 28 July 1941 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She was an actress and producer, known for Maligno (1977), Gumising ka... Maruja (1978) and Patayin mo sa sindak si Barbara (1974). She was married to Fernando Poe Jr.. She died on 20 May 2022 in Manila, Philippines.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Kuh Ledesma was born on 16 March 1955 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She is an actress, known for The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), My Husband's Lover (2013) and Tinimbang ang langit (1982).- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Ronnie Lazaro was born on 14 November 1957 in Fabrica, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is an actor and producer, known for Yanggaw (2008), When the Waves Are Gone (2022) and Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011).- Segundo Cernadas was born on 20 March 1972 in Viedma, Río Negro, Argentina. He is an actor, known for Todo sobre Camila (2002), Dr. Amor (2003) and Top Models (1996). He was previously married to Gianella Neyra.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Pancho Magalona was born in 1921 in Negros Occidental, Philippines. He was an actor, known for El filibusterismo (1962), Hanggang sa dulo ng daigdig (1958) and Cry Freedom (1959). He was married to Tita Duran. He died in April 1998 in the Philippines.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Robert Arevalo was born on 6 May 1938 in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. He was an actor and director, known for Hubad na bayani (1977), Yesterday's Promise (1994) and Sino'ng pipigil sa pagpatak ng ulan? (1979). He was married to Barbara Perez. He died on 10 August 2023 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Bernard Bonnin (8 September 1939 - 21 November 2009) was a veteran actor dubbed as the "Pretty Boy of the 60s." His acting career spanned for four decades and became popular with his movie Alyas Palos in 1962. Among his other films were Gagamba, Ako ang Lalagot sa Hininga Mo, Code Name: Bomba, Target: Captain Karate, and Ay Pepita. Bonnin is also known as the father of actress-beauty queen Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach and actor Richard Bonnin.
On 21 November 2009, Bonnin passed away due multiple organ failure due to diabetes - Director
- Art Department
- Production Designer
Richard Somes was born on 15 November 1977 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is a director and production designer, known for Yanggaw (2008), El Peste (2018) and Ang panday (2009).- Alabaster-skinned, platinum sex symbol, Isabel Sarli's eternal rival. In Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela she starred in films awash with nudity and lust during the sixties and early seventies. Also appeared in TV versions of Naná, Lola Montes and Lady Hamilton. Married-divorced to producer Leonardo Barujel.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Brenda Gandini was born on 8 August 1984 in Cipoletti, Río Negro, Argentina. She is an actress, known for Vidas robadas (2008), Love After Loving (2017) and Malparida (2010).- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Nicolás Goldschmidt was born on 1 September 1986 in Río Negro, Argentina. He is an actor and writer, known for El puntero (2011), Boy (2023) and Las Furias (2015).- Marita Zobel was born on 18 June 1941 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She is an actress, known for Blessings of the Land (1959), Walang takot (1959) and Botika sa baryo (1960).
- Elizabeth Ramsey was born on 3 December 1931 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She was an actress, known for Ang bukas ay akin! (1963), In This Corner (1962) and Mga Kanang Kamay (1964). She was married to Ray Kagahastian and ???. She died on 8 October 2015.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Claudio Basso was born on 6 August 1977 in Cipoletti, Río Negro, Argentina. He is an actor, known for Paraíso (2021), Amar en tiempos revueltos (2005) and Costumbres argentinas (2003).- Celia Diaz-Laurel was born on 29 May 1928 in Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Problem Child (1980) and Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka (1975). He died on 12 July 2021 in the Philippines.
- Edelfa Romano is an Actress known for her roles in short films such as By Any Means Necessary (2021) and Finding Francine (2022). Edelfa Romano is based in San Francisco, CA as well as Los Angeles, CA. She is the 6th child of 8 children, was born in the Philippines and moved to San Francisco with her family at the age of 6.
- James Yap was born on 15 February 1982 in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He was previously married to Kris Aquino.
- Hilda Suárez was born on 4 August 1924 in Rio Negro, Argentina. She was an actress, known for Contigo y aquí (1974), Los días que me diste (1975) and The Hand in the Trap (1961). She died on 8 September 2006 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Bernard Catindig was born on 14 August 1975 in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. He was an actor, known for Blue Moon (2005), All My Life (2004) and Le marquis (2011). He died on 21 February 2020 in the Philippines.