‘Seiko Jewels’
But in the ‘70s, ‘80s, up to the early ‘90s, movie companies were the star builders. Regal, Viva, and Seiko come to mind.
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‘Blood and Rose’
To date, Rosa Rosal continues to receive awards from civic and charitable groups. But as a private citizen, it’s safe to say that nothing can top the Ramon Magsaysay Award she got years back for public service, her work with the Red Cross Blood Bank in particular.
More name changers
The last time, Highspeed listed some actors who changed their names, like Paraluman who was originally billed Mina de Gracia.
The greatest diva
The reclusive and enigmatic Greta Garbo may well be called the greatest diva of Hollywood’s golden years that is, the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. The authoritative “World Cinema” book describes Garbo as the “greatest of all stars being the most unreachable.”
Hollywood divas
Let’s get away from local showbiz for a few days and focus instead on the golden years of Hollywood when as they say, movies were movies and stars had faces. When there were DIVAS, looking, acting, and speaking like ones.
Brocka’s battles
The Mike de Leon-Atom Araullo word war on social media brings to mind the many battles (big and small) of Lino Brocka.
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As “promised” in Highspeed yesterday, here are Mike de Leon’s memorable movies, some of them already classics.
Mike vs Atom
A colleague who refuses to be identified called the Mike de Leon-Atom Araullo word war on social media “tarayan.” Mike said that his “Citizen Jake” star is really more of “closet movie star” than genuine journalist, which his role called for. Atom in turn described the director as “deeply troubled,” needing “help, patience, and understanding.”
The most beautiful star
For the past 18 years, Yes! magazine’s list of the 100 most beautiful stars, was a much awaited event. Liza is the first among 100, but the others will be named in due time in a PEP.ph series.