12 K-Dramas From 2021 For Your Watch List

 

Source: Happiness (2021) Official Teaser | K-Drama Trailer | 해피니스 | Park Hyung Sik, Han Hyo Joo

1. “Happiness”
1. “Happiness” stars Park Hyung Sik as Jung Yi Hyun, a detective, and Han Hyo Joo as a tactical agent of the Gyeonggi Police Station. The two were classmates in high school and end up in an apocalyptic situation with people getting infected be a virus that turns them into zombie-like creatures. The two are fighting for their lives and others.
2. This series stirred quite the buzz as it was Park Hyung Sik’s return to the small screen post military. It had a rather large following of fans who couldn’t help but ship the OTP and their very believable chemistry. Seeing Park Hyung Sik and Han Hyo Joo standing side-by-side, fighting to survive in this apocalypse-like story, gave us butterflies. We can only hope that the two will reunite in a future project because they were perfect together!
2. “Squid Game”
1. The series that took the world by storm, “Squid Game” is a story about 456 participants who engage in a series of children’s games in hopes of winning 40 million dollars. Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, and Wi Ha Joon star in this drama about players who fight to the death in order to win the prize money.
2. It’s really no question that “Squid Game” is listed as one of the best of 2021. The series was able to entertain the world with its unique storyline and impeccable acting. The series evokes disgust, empathy, and curiosity, which is why it remains as one of the most-watched series in the world. There are also several actors who rose to fame as a result of their flawless performances!
3. “My Name”
1. Yoo Ji Woo (Han So Hee) has grown up with a mobster as a father. When he gets brutally murdered, she becomes a police officer in order to figure out who in the police department was responsible for her father’s death.
2. There was nothing better than seeing Han So Hee’s complete transformation into the ruthless and tough Yoo Ji Woo. She starred in another series titled “Nevertheless” several months prior, so it was a complete surprise to see her in such a contrasting role. In “My Name,” Ji Woo is a warrior who is fighting off dozens of men and doing it in a way that is so badass. She definitely earned the title of being one of the best actresses this year!
4. “Hellbound”
1. From the same legendary director who brought us “Train to Busan,” Yeon Sang Ho took on the project “Hellbound” which involves a world where humans are fighting a supernatural phenomenon. Emissaries from hell condemn people to hell, and a cult that is led by Jung Jin Soo (Yoo Ah In) is trying to find out the reason for this phenomenon.
2. The previews and trailers could never have prepared viewers for what was to come for this series. What almost seemed like a horror/thriller ended up being a series that has a deeper message, touching on humanity and what it means to be human in society. The acting is impeccable, and we could expect nothing less of Yoo Ah In as well as the amazing supporting cast!
5. “The Red Sleeve”
1. Based on a novel, “The Red Sleeve” is a historical K-drama that tells the story of an emperor named Yi San (Lee Junho) who falls in love with the court lady Seong Deok Im (Lee Se Young). Despite their differences in class and status, the two engage in a deep romance while trying to fight for their nation.
2. It may seem like a standard star-crossed lovers themed storyline, but there’s something about this particular series that really tugs at the heartstrings. The romantic scenes, lines, gazes, and gestures are not at all cheesy but convey a level of depth that is very heart-fluttering. Seeing how much the emperor is so deeply in love with his court lady despite not knowing her feelings for him is heartwrenchingly beautiful and worth watching.
6. “One the Woman”
1. Honey Lee and Lee Sang Yoon star in “One the Woman,” which is about a corrupt prosecutor who gets amnesia and switches lives with a chaebol daughter-in-law. Honey Lee plays the dual roles of Kang Mi Na and Jo Yeon Joo.
2. “One the Woman” was a huge success in Korea as people were drawn to the many charms of Honey Lee. She plays the dual roles so perfectly and is able to provide humor that people are thoroughly entertained by. Her chemistry with Lee Sang Yoon is also enjoyable to watch, and the story keeps viewers wanting to know what would happen at the end! The cast is incredible and portrayed their individual characters perfectly.
7. “Hospital Playlist 2”
1. Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae Myung, and Jeon Mi Do star in the “Hospital Playlist” series as a group of five doctors who have been friends since medical school. The five of them all work at the same hospital, Yulje Medical Center. The story follows their friendship as well as the romance and patients that they deal with day-to-day. They also happen to form a band together.
2. Although it is mostly set in Yulje Medial Center, the series does a great job of diving deep into the personal lives of the five main characters including the situations with their families and love lives. The drama manages to show a very natural and realistic representation of what they go through, winning the hearts of many viewers around the world. We will definitely miss this group of friends who touched our hearts and showed us what real friendship is all about.
8. “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”
1. Shin Min Ah plays Yoon Hye Jin, a dentist who quits her job in the city as a result of a fight she gets into with her boss. She goes to a small town to start fresh but finds herself getting into a lot of bad luck when she gets there, causing her to rely on the help of Hong Doo Shik, played by Kim Seon Ho. Doo Shik is a local resident who is technically unemployed but has a lot of odd jobs. He continually helps Hye Jin while she gets back on her feet and eventually opens up a practice in the small town.
2. From the second Hye Jin steps off the boat and we’re introduced to Doo Shik, we’re greeted with local residents who all have a story. Through Doo Shik’s interaction with all the locals, we start to warm up to them and appreciate their individual personalities and charm. From the elderly woman who Doo Shik helps to the old ladies who laugh and make fun of Hye Jin as she’s gutting the squid, everything about it is immensely healing and uplifting. It’s definitely worth the watch, especially during this cold winter as it will warm your heart!
9. “Law School”
1. Starring Kim Myung Min as former prosecutor Yang Jong Hoon, “Law School” is set in the confines of the top law school in Seoul. Jong Hoon is a hard-headed and strong professor who does not care what his students think of him. Kang Sol (Ryu Hye Young) and Han Joon Hwi (Kim Bum) are first-year students with two very different backgrounds. Kang Sol is harboring a secret that may be the key to solving an unusual case that the characters are involved in.
2. At first sight, this series seems like your conventional mystery K-drama where you are trying to figure out who is involved in the mystery. Anyone is a suspect. However, as the series progresses, there are some twists and turns that make it an exhilarating watch, keeping you on the edge of your seat. The acting by all the main cast is very impressive, and fans totally loved the chemistry between Ryu Hye Young and Kim Bum!
10. “Yumi’s Cells”
1. “Yumi’s Cells” is a webtoon written by Lee Dong Gun that has garnered billions of views. It was such a huge success in Korea that it was only a matter of time before they decided to turn it into a drama. Kim Go Eun plays Yumi, an ordinary girl who gives herself to everything she does but often gets hurt or taken advantage of. All she wants is to find love, and when she finds it difficult to convey her feelings to someone she likes, she becomes very self-conscious.
2. The juxtaposition between animation and real life couldn’t have worked any better. Viewers are able to get into the minds of the characters, seeing exactly how they feel and what they are thinking in specific situations. It’s relatable and so hilarious to see the cartoon cells trying their best to work through the hardships of life. The series will tug at your heartstrings, making you feel all kinds of emotions.
11. “D.P.”
1. Based on a popular webtoon, “D.P.” stars Jung Hae In as Ahn Jun Ho and Goo Kyo Hwan as Han Ho Yeol. The two are responsible for finding deserters.
2. No one could have anticipated the success of a K-drama based on soldiers fleeing the military, but the best part about this series? Seeing the chemistry between Goo Kyo Hwan and Jung Hae In. The two work so well together on the small screen, and it’s no surprise that they have confirmed a second season. This role also sparked a huge wave of fans for Goo Kyo Hwan, and he was given several awards for his memorable performance!
12. “Dali and Cocky Prince”
1. Starring Kim Min Jae and Park Gyu Young, “Dali and Cocky Prince” tells the story about a man named Jin Mu Hak who is not very book smart but is able to make a lot of money. He meets Kim Dal Li (Park Gyu Young), the director of an art gallery. She loses all her assets after her father passes away and needs to find a way to keep her art gallery afloat. Jin Mu Hak lends her help but also ends up falling in love with her.
2. “Dali and Cocky Prince” is a sweet love story that will have you smiling from beginning to end. The cutest part about the series is seeing Mu Hak fall for the adorable Dal Li and seeing him wear his heart on his sleeve for her. His affection for her is so obvious, and he doesn’t even try to hide it. You’ll also appreciate the healing aspect of the series as you see Dal Li go from living a very comfortable life, to hitting rock bottom, to finding herself again. It’s a series that is perfect to watch if you’re looking for something mellow and cute!

References:

https://www.soompi.com/article/1503465wpp/12-more-k-dramas-from-2021-to-add-to-your-watch-list

https://www.soompi.com/article/1474065wpp/the-best-k-dramas-of-2021-so-far-that-you-shouldnt-miss

12 Best Korean Films and Series on Netflix During COVID-19 Lockdown

During this COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home is a must. And, it became a prerequisite already to find television shows and movies to watch on streaming websites such as Netflix.

Here are the 12 Best Korean films and series that you can watch on Netflix.

1. 'The Host' (2006) - Before Parasite, director Bong Joon-ho and actor Song Kang-Ho teamed up for The Host. The film is a genre-bending action-adventure-horror about a giant mutant sea monster that is unleashed upon an unsuspecting Seoul. With plenty of social commentary and great creature effects better than in most Hollywood films released today, The Host is perfect if you are looking for an unconventional watch. It has been described as being “on par with Jaws”.
2. 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds' (2017) - Kim Yong-Hwa's epic fantasy action film was adapted from a popular Korean web-comic. It features an all-star cast and is the fourth highest-grossing film of all-time in South Korea. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds follows a firefighter who heroically dies in the line of duty and is taken to the afterlife, where he must undergo seven separate trials to evaluate his life on Earth. His journey is helped by three guardians.
3. 'Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days' (2018) - Netflix also has the previously mentioned film’s sequel, and which is as good. The second half of the fantasy action film series picks up mere minutes after the first and follows the same trio of guardians as they help another soul through its afterlife trials. However, as viewers learn during the first film, there is more at stake for everyone involved, including the chance for reincarnation.
4. 'Forgotten' (2017) - This mystery thriller from Jang Hang-jun has quite a few twists and turns. Forgotten follows a young man named Jin-Seok, who moves into a new house with his family. However, after his brother disappears for 19 days, then reappears having lost his memories, Jin-Seok starts to believe this person might actually be someone else entirely.
5. 'Steel Rain' (2017) - This is an action-thriller from Yang Woo-suk. Steel Rain tells the story of a North Korean secret service agent who fails to stop two top military officers from going rogue and starting a coup against the Supreme Leader (known as ‘No 1’ throughout the film). He heads to South Korea with the injured No 1 in an attempt to keep him alive and teams up with a bureaucratic aide to prevent a Korean war from breaking out.
6. 'Vagabond' (2019) - The K-drama Vagabond aired in South Korea in 2019 and has 16 episodes. It follows the tale of a stuntman whose nephew dies in a mysterious plane crash while on the way to Morocco. Looking to find out the truth about the accident, he embarks on an investigation that leads him to uncover a bigger cover-up. The spy-meets-thriller-meets-romance stars Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy as the main leads.
7. 'Crash Landing On You' (2019) - The series Crash Landing On You was the second-highest-rated drama in Korean television history. It has 16 episodes on Netflix. Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin play star-crossed lovers in the series, which follows what happens after a South Korean heiress goes on a paragliding ride and accidentally gets blown off course and lands in North Korea.
8. 'Descendants of the Sun' (2016) - This popular K-drama series first aired in South Korea in 2016 and easily won over fans throughout Asia. It's a love story about a doctor who saves lives and a special forces captain who carries out missions while the country is at war. Since the captain's missions are dangerous and top-secret, this presents a predicament in their budding relationship. An interesting aside: the two leads married in real life after the series aired, but filed for divorce in 2019.
9. 'Kingdom' (2019-present) - Netflix’s first original Korean series Kingdom currently has two seasons, each with six episodes. However, unlike with other typical K-series, the instalments are much shorter, with some running at a little more than half an hour. The show is set during the Joseon dynasty, with the first season focused on the story of the Crown Prince Lee Chang, who stumbles upon a life-threatening political conspiracy while also investigating the spread of a mysterious plague that seems to bring people back to life as zombies.
10. 'When the Camellia Blooms' (2019) - When the Camellia Blooms was a hit when it aired in Korea and has 20 episodes, each a little over an hour long. The rom-com follows a single mother who moves to a small town to start her life over again. She meets and falls in love with a do-good police officer, but small-town gossip, social stigma and a plotline involving a serial killer all make things a bit more complicated.
11. 'Misaeng' (2014) - The hit comedy series became a cultural phenomenon after airing in South Korea in 2014 and also spawned Chinese and Japanese remakes. It follows the story of a young man in his twenties with nothing more than a General Education Development certificate, who gets an internship at an office only to discover the harsh reality of working in the corporate world. Fun fact: it was the first Korean drama to film on location in Jordan.
12. 'Because This Is My First Life' (2017) - The bittersweet rom-com series follows two roommates in their thirties, who become housemates for financial reasons and eventually enter into a marriage out of convenience to appease their families. However, they soon find unexpected complications in their arrangement. The storyline keeps you hooked, but fans cite the chemistry between leads Lee Min Ki and Jung So Min as another reason why they enjoy the show.

References:

https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/television/the-12-best-korean-films-and-series-on-netflix-from-the-host-to-kingdom-1.1016867#11

12 Questions for the Game of Thrones Season 7 Finale

Reposting from "theverge.com" because I really liked these questions that need to be answered.

1. Will Bran finally do something useful?
2. Can Daenerys give birth again?
3. Will Arya and Sansa Stark make peace, or war?
4. What will happen to the Greyjoys?
5. Will we finally get Cleganebowl?
6. Will someone reveal the truth about Jon’s parentage?
7. What do Melisandre and Varys have planned?
8. Will all the parts of Cersei’s prophecy come true?
9. Do our favorite almost-couples finally get together?
10. Will Arya ever reunite with Gendry?
11. Will Arya Stark cross the rest of the names off her kill list?
12. Is Cersei going to go full Mad Queen?

References:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/26/16197850/game-of-thrones-season-7-finale-the-wolf-dragon-unanswered-questions

12 Trivia Facts About Ike Lozada

1. Ike Lozada was born on 13 August 1940 in Iloilo City, Philippines.
2. His full name is Enrique Lozada and is also known as "Big Ike", "Kuya Ike", and "Iking".
3. He is also known as "Dambuhalang DJ"
4. Ike Lozada started acting at the age of 11 on the movie Mga Bituin ng Kinabukasan with the younger Susan Roces.
5. He was an associate producer on the 1995 movie "Hatulan Bilibid Boys 2".
6. He was a choreographer on the 1969 movie "Fiesta extravaganza" 
7. He appeared as himself in the 1975 documentary "Memories of Our Love"
8. "Apat na Sikat” of Channel 9 in the 70s was borne out of the imagination of the late Ike Lozada  which were composed of Arnold and Maribel “Lala” Aunor, Winnie Santos and Dondon Nakar.
9. He was 54 years old when he died and his remains were laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City.
10. Ike Lozada died on 8 March 1995 at around 8:25 PM, specifically he "died of secondary to massive biocardiac arrest" according to Dr. Carlos Lagman
11. He had 180 credited movie appearances during his lifetime.
12. His television shows included :
• Big Ike's Happening (Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation, 1973–1984) 
• GMA Supershow (GMA Network, 1983–1986) 
• Talents Unlimited (ABS-CBN, 1986–1987) 
• That's Entertainment (GMA Network, 1986–1994) 
• Good Morning Showbiz (GMA Network, 1988–1989) 
• A Star is Born (IBC, 1992–1993)

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW55wZHUBCk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Lozada
http://vsr-starforallseasons.blogspot.com/2013/08/remembering-ike-lozada.html
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=u2UVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ygoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2739,1459652&dq=ike+lozada&hl=en
https://starforallseasons.com/2013/01/01/apat-na-sikat/

12 Trivia Facts About Iza Calzado

1. Iza Calzado was born on 12 August 1982 in Quezon City, Philippines.
2. Her birth name is Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado.
3. Her father is the reknowned choreographer and TV director, Lito Calzado and her mother was the late Mary Ann "Antonia" Ussher who was a Spanish-Filipina ancestry. Her father married her stepmother Myrna after the latter passed away.
4. She has a brother named Dash who is a member of a Filipino rap group, Legit Misfitz.
5. Iza Calzado spent her elementary days at School of the Holy Spirit; her high school years in Miriam College; and took up an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
6. Iza Calzado was a voice dubber for the Venezuelan telenovela, "Mis 3 Hermanas" known as "All My Love" in the Philippines, before she became known in the movie industry.
7. Iza Calzado starred in her first soap opera, "Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man" with Argentinean actor, Segundo Cernadas, as her partner.
8. In 2010, Iza Calzado made her first two-piece bikini TV appearance in the TV series, "Beauty Queen" with TJ Trinidad as her leading man.
9. Her first TV comedy show was in GMA's "I Heart You, Pare!" and her last appearance in GMA was in the TV sitcom, "Andres de Saya". She was in GMA from 2001 to 2011.
10. She appeared in her first TV drama series in ABS-CBN's "Kahit Puso'y Masugatan". She is currently an ABS-CBN contract star which started on 2012.
11. She won her first "Best Supporting Actress" award from the 28th Gawad Urian Awards in 2004 for her role in the movie "Milan" with a total of 11 wins and 13 nominations showing her prowess as an actress.
12. The 2017 movie "Bliss" was her first ever X-rated film as reviewed by the MTRCB.

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EY-6yF0nqQ
https://youtu.be/1bTho59XC7c
http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/29/17/why-new-iza-calzado-movie-got-x-rating-from-mtrcb
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1560201/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1560201/awards?ref_=nm_awd
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iza_Calzado

12 Trivia Facts About Ron Perlman

1. Perlman was born on 13 April 1950 in Washington Heights, New York. His mother, Dorothy (née Rosen), was a municipal employee, and his father, Bertram "Bert" Perlman, was a jazz drummer and repairman.
2. He has been married to Opal Stone Perlman since 14 February 1981 and they have two children: daughter Blake Amanda Perlman (born 1984) and son Brandon Avery Perlman (born 1990). His son produces electronic music under the name Delroy Edwards.
3. Has a dog (terrier) named Nigel.
4. Does not speak French and was the only American on set of the French film The City of Lost Children (1995). Regardless, he learned all of his lines and delivered them flawlessly.
5. Broke a rib while filming the subway scenes in Hellboy (2004). He jumped onto a train that was coming towards him.
6. Voiced the mutant villain Clayface on Batman: The Animated Series (1992), a character who, ironically, was a disfigured actor, then voiced the villain Slade on Teen Titans (2003), and also did the voice of the Hulk/Bruce Banner twice on two separate series, one for a guest spot on Fantastic Four (1994) and one for a guest spot on Iron Man (1994), in addition to providing the voice of Orion for Justice League (2001). He then played the comic book character Hellboy in Hellboy (2004). He went on to portray Batman in Justice League Heroes (2006).
7. With the creation of Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), at age 58, he became the oldest actor ever to play a main superhero.
8. Frequent voice collaborator with fellow voice actor Keith David in these computer games: Fallout: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game (1997), Lords of EverQuest (2003), Halo 2 (2004), Halo 3 (2007). Animated series: Aladdin (1994), Fantastic Four (1994), Justice League (2001), Teen Titans (2003). In addition, they have both had a guest appearance on the television series The Outer Limits (1995).
9. Is well known for his extensive body of work with acting under prosthetic and has given many actors, like Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)) and Michael Chiklis (Fantastic Four (2005)), advice on how to emote effectively under full-head prosthetic appliances.
10. Bears such a striking resemblance to singer and actor Tom Waits, that once, Waits was credited as Perlman on a movie poster.
11. In 2012, Perlman once again endured the 4-hour makeup routine required to transform him into Hellboy -- not for a sequel or other acting job but to fulfill the Make-A-Wish request of a six-year-old boy named Zachary who has leukemia. Creature effects house Spectral Motion applied Perlman's Hellboy makeup (and later also made up Zachary as Hellboy as well), and then Zachary got to spend the day hanging out with "Hellboy".
12. On 9 November 2016, Perlman announced via Facebook his intention to run for president in 2020.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Perlman
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000579/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_trv_sm#trivia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzkA1xQcOME

12 Episodes of Travelers Season 1

1. Travelers S1, Ep1 23 Dec. 2016 Travelers
• Travelers from our future return to our time to try to correct the terrible problems that face humanity in their own time.
2. Protocol 6 S1, Ep2 23 Dec. 2016 Protocol 6
• The team's first mission goes terribly wrong when a fatal mistake leaves them holding a ticking time bomb.
3. Aleksander S1, Ep3 23 Dec. 2016 Aleksander
• One of the travelers struggles with being unable to stop future events.
4. Hall S1, Ep4 23 Dec. 2016 Hall
• The team meets another team and faces with a conflict.
5. Room 101 S1, Ep5 23 Dec. 2016 Room 101
• Marcy, Carly, Trever and Philip are abducted and interrogated by an unseen captor.
6. Helios 685 S1, Ep6 23 Dec. 2016 Helios 685
• The Travelers try to fulfill their main mission and protect the world from a destructive disaster.
7. Protocol 5 S1, Ep7 23 Dec. 2016 Protocol 5
• The travelers are not sure they've fulfilled their mission because they are still in the 21st century. Now they are facing an unexpected problem: the anxiety of being trapped in someone else's life.
8. Donner S1, Ep8 23 Dec. 2016 Donner
• The Travelers face multiple complications in their professional life and their personal ones.
9. Bishop S1, Ep9 23 Dec. 2016 Bishop
• MacLaren is kept on a tight leash after the Director orders an assassination. The other team members assemble after learning their leader is in grave danger.
10. Kathryn S1, Ep10 23 Dec. 2016 Kathryn
• The team tries to save Grant as Forbes and Kathryn search for him.
11. Marcy S1, Ep11 23 Dec. 2016 Marcy
• Trevor tries to save his teacher, while the rest of the team try to save Marcy.
12. Grace S1, Ep12 23 Dec. 2016 Grace
• A murderous traveler arrives at the present and reveals the truth about a disquieting division between belligerent factions that is occurring in the future.

Source:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651844/episodes?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1

Not Beyond Us - World Cancer Day 2015

February 4 marks the date when the World Cancer Day is celebrated. For 2015, the theme is "Not beyond us." Here are 12 Filipino Celebrities who died of cancer.

1. Redford White (December 5, 1955 – July 25, 2010) - Known best for his character Sol in the sitcom “Buddy en Sol,” which aired on RPN 9 during the 1990s, Redford White died due to brain cancer and lung tumor on July 25, 2010. He was at 54 years.
2. Francis Magalona (October 4, 1964 – March 6, 2009) - One of the country's most iconic Filipino hitmakers, Francis Magalona died of multi-organ failure after a long battle with leukemia on March 6, 2009. The rapper underwent a couple of chemotherapy sessions after he was diagnosed of the illness the previous year. After his passing, Magalona was awarded the 2009 Presidential Medal of Merit for his contribution to the local music industry during his lifetime. Today, a petition is circulating online, asking for Magalona to be recognized as a Philippine National Artist.
3. Rudy Fernandez (March 3, 1952 – June 7, 2008) - Rudy Fernandez is known as one of the top action stars in the Philippines. But he was also adept in drama and has received several best actor awards he had received were for his performances in the movies "Batuigas… Pasukuin si Waway" (1984) and "Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, The Rebel Soldier" (1988). In 2008, just three days after Fernandez celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with wife Lorna Tolentino, he had a seizure. The actor died from periampullary cancer at home on June 7, 2008.
4. Charlie Davao (October 7, 1934 – August 8, 2010) - Veteran character acctor Charlie Davao, the father of award-winning actor Ricky Davao, died of colon cancer at the Philippine General hospital at the age of 75. He joined showbiz in 1959 under Sampaguita Pictures and landed his first leading role as a Filipino James Bond in “Pitong Matahari.” In his later years, he continued to act in TV shows such as “Totoy Bato” (GMA-7), and “Mula sa Puso” (ABS-CBN).
5. Susan Fuentes (November 1, 1954 – September 7, 2013) - Susan Fuentes, or better known as the Queen of Visayan Songs for popularizing classics such as “Usahay,” “Matud Nila,” and “Miss Kita Kung Christmas,” died of colon cancer in 2013 at the age of 58. Fuentes achieved success for being able to make hits in different music markets ( Visayan, Tagalog, Hiligaynon, and Ilocano).
6. June Keithley (March 10, 1947 – November 23, 2013) - June Keithley was nown as the “Voice of the People Power” when she stayed on air for 14 hours during the height of the first EDSA Revolution in 1986. After battling with breast cancer for three years, Keithley died at 66. She was also known as an actress and broadcast journalist, as well as the wife of broadcaster Angelo Ylagan Castro Jr, with whom she’s had three children.
7. Marilou Diaz Abaya (March 30, 1955 – October 8, 2012) - Marilou Abaya was diagnosed of breast cancer in early 2007. As an acclaimed filmmaker, Abaya was known for raising the standards of Filipino Films, as seen in hits “Jose Rizal” (1998), “Karnal” (1983), and “Muro-Ami” (1999). Abaya was later awarded by a Japanese award-giving body of the Arts and Culture Prize of the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes.
8. Mario O’Hara (April 20, 1946 – June 26, 2012) - Another notable director in this list is Mario O’Hara, who passed away in June 2012 due to leukemia at age 66 after finishing a new play entitled “Stageshow” for Tanghalang Pilipino. He also wrote the masterpiece “Insiang” (1976), directed Nora Aunor in some of her most memorable films, and won awards at FAMAS and Gawad Urian.
9. Angelo Castro Jr. (March 6, 1945 – April 5, 2012) - An anchor on ABC-CBN News Channel’s (ANC) “The World Tonight,” Angelo Castro died of lung cancer in 2012 at 67 years old. Castro was also known as one of the brains behind "TV Patrol," and he was one of the anchors who returned on air in 1986 after the People Power Revolution.
10. Mark Gil (September 25, 1961 – September 1, 2014) - Diagnosed with liver cancer in 2012, actor Mark Gil died in his sleep in 2014 at the age of 52. Gil’s relatives said he passed away peacefully with loved ones beside him. He is best known for roles played in “Bituing Walang Ningning,” “Unfaithful Wife,” “Batch ’81,” Palabra de Honor,” among others.
11. Johnny Delgado (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009) - Actor Johnny Delgado was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. Not long after, they were told that there has been a misdiagnosis and instead, he was suffering from lymphoma. Despite continued support and care from wife Laurice Guillen and daughters Anna Feleo and Ina Feleo, Delgado died on November 19, 2009 at home.
12. Rio Diaz (Aug. 14, 1959 - Oct. 4, 2004) - Actress-host Rio Diaz died in October 2004 after long years of battling colon cancer. The sister of Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, Rio was also a beauty queen, winning the Mutya ng Pilipinas crown in 1977 and finishing fourth runner-up at the Miss Asia pageant. In 1998, she was elected vice-mayor of Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. That same year, doctors found out malignant tumor in her abdomen. Six years after she was diagnosed with cancer, she died in Daly City, California at the age of 45.

References:

http://www.worldcancerday.org/

http://www.philcancer.org.ph/

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12 New Game Of Thrones Season 5 Characters

1. Prince Doran Martell
2. Obara Sand
3. Nymeria Sand
4. Tyene Sand
5. Prince Trystane Martell
6. Areo Hotah
7. High Sparrow
8. Septa Unella
9. Maggy The Frog
10. Lollys Stokeworth
11. Yezzan
12. The Waif

Reference:

Game Of Thrones: 12 New Characters Set For Season 5

12 New NBC TV Shows for 2014

1. "A to Z" (Thursdays) -- Cristin Milioti ("How I Met Your Mother") teams up with Ben Feldman ("Mad Men") for a rom-com about a relationship from meeting (A) to breaking up (Z).
2. "Allegiance" -- A CIA analyst (Gavin Stenhouse) discovers his parents (Scott Cohen, Hope Davis) are former Russian spies who go back to work.
3. "Bad Judge" (Thursdays) -- Produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, Kate Walsh stars as a tough criminal court judge who decides to help an 8-year-old boy whose parents she put in jail.
4. "Constantine" (Fridays) -- Matt Ryan takes on the role of DC Comics' "Hellblazer" hero John Constantine, last portrayed in 2005 by Keanu Reeves, hunting demons to save his own soul from hell.
5. "Marry Me" (Tuesdays) -- Casey Wilson and Ken Marino are two lovers closing in on their engagement (and if it gets picked up for more seasons, probably a marriage).
6. "Mission Control" (2015) -- Also produced by Ferrell and McKay, "Don't Trust the B" star Krysten Ritter is an aerospace engineer in the '60s male-dominated field of space exploration.
7. "Mr. Robinson" -- "School of Rock" fans will love seeing "The Office" star Craig Robinson as a rock band frontman who parties by night and works as a substitute teacher by day.
8. "The Mysteries of Laura" (Mondays) -- Debra Messing balances being a homicide detective with life as a working mom.
9. "Odyssey" -- Anna Friel and Peter Facinelli star in this international conspiracy drama involving the military, corporate interests and Middle Eastern terrorists.
10. "One Big Happy" -- Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, Elisha Cuthbert stars as a lesbian in a complicated relationship: Trying to have a child with a straight man (Nick Zano).
11. "State of Affairs" (Mondays, starting in November) -- Katherine Heigl plays a CIA agent working with the U.S. president, played by Afre Woodard.
12. "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" -- Ellie Kemper (Erin from "The Office") escapes the cult where she spent the last 15 years of her life and rediscovers the world in this comedy produced by Tina Fey.

References:

2014 fall TV schedule: NBC adds 12 new shows to lineup, moves 'The Blacklist

First Look: Watch Trailers for NBC's New Shows (Video)

12 New ABC TV Shows for 2014

1. "American Crime" -- Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton lead this drama about racial tensions after a couple is attacked in their home.
2. "Black-ish" -- Anthony Anderson is an upper middle-class family man who tries to teach his children about African-American culture, but grandpa (Laurence Fishburne) doesn't exactly make it easy.
3. "Cristela" -- Former "Mind of Mencia" writer Cristela Alonzo steps into the spotlight as the writer-star of this comedy about a law student struggling to meet her family's high expectations.
4. "Forever" -- A 200-year-old medical examiner (Ioan Gruffudd) is immortal in New York City.
5. "Fresh off the Boat" -- Based on the memoir by celeb chef Eddie Huang, an Asian immigrant family moves to Orlando in the '90s.
6. "Galavant" -- A new musical fairytale series for fans of "Once Upon a Time."
7. "How to Get Away with Murder" -- Showrunner Shonda Rhimes adds another drama to her resume, starring Viola Davis as a law professor entangled in a murder mystery.
8. "Manhattan Love Story" (Tuesdays) -- A romantic comedy about a couple (Analeigh Tipton, Jake McDorman) starting a relationship together.
9. "Marvel's Agent Carter" -- Hayley Atwell reprises her "Captain America: The First Avenger" role as agent Peggy Carter in the 1940s.
10. "Secrets and Lies" -- Ryan Phillippe becomes a murder suspect when he finds the body of a young boy. family man who finds the body of a young boy and quickly becomes the prime murder suspect.
11. "Selfie" (Tuesdays) -- A modern update on "My Fair Lady": A social media-obsessed woman ("Doctor Who" actress Karen Gillan) tries to learn how to live in the real world.
12. "The Whispers" -- Aliens have invaded Earth and are using children to help them take over the human race.

References:

2014 fall TV schedule: ABC lineup adds 12 new shows, from 'Black-ish' to 'Selfie'

12 Brand New Cable TV Shows

These are the fresh TV shows to watch out for on your Cable TVs. Torrent users will also update their watch list for these brand new TV shows.

1. “Crossbones”
   First Episode: 30 May 2014, NBC
   Starring: John Malkovich, Tracy Ifeachor, Yasmine Al Massri
   Premise: Malkovich portrays famous pirate Blackbeard in the 1700s.
2. “Halt and Catch Fire”
   First Episode: 1 June 2014, AMC
   Starring: Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis
   Premise: During the 1980s PC era, a rebellious trio of techies works to build an unparalleled computer for the future.
3. “Tyrant”
   First Episode: 24 June 2014, FX
   Starring: Justin Kirk, Alice Krige, Moran Atias
   Premise: An American family becomes intertwined in the operations of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
4. “Girl Meets World”
   First Episode: 27 June 2014, Disney Channel
   Starring: Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage
   Premise: This “Boy Meets World” spin-off follows Topanga and Cory’s daughter, Riley.
5. “The Leftovers”
   First Episode: 29 June 2014, HBO
   Starring: Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Liv Tyler
   Premise: After 2 percent of the world’s population vanishes, the remaining people try to make sense of what happening and continue with their lives.
6. “Extant”
   First Episode: 9 July 2014, CBS
   Starring: Halle Berry, Goran Visnjic
   Premise: After a year in space, a female astronaut attempts to revive family relationships and cope with the things that occurred while she was away.
7. “The Strain”
   First Episode: 13 July 2014, FX
   Starring: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Anne Betancourt, Nikolai Witschi
   Premise: A New York team with the Centers for Disease Control works to stop a viral outbreak -- with ties to an ancient strain of vampirism – from spreading.
8. “Married”
   First Episode: 17 July 2014, FXX
   Starring: Nat Faxon, Judy Greer, Jenny Slate, Brett Gelman
   Premise: A long-time married couple facing the challenges of parenthood and debt find strength in their close friendship.
9. “Manhattan”
   First Episode: 27 July 2014, WGN American
   Starring: Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Chernus, Christopher Denham
   Premise: In Los Alamos, N.M., a team of scientists attempts to build the first atomic bomb and keep the Manhattan Project a secret.
10. “The Knick”
    First Episode: 8 August 2014, Cinemax
    Starring: Clive Owen, Jeremy Bobb, Lori Finkel, Steve Garfanti
    Premise: This series set in downtown New York in the early 1900s revolves around the groundbreaking surgeons, nurses and staff at the Knickerbocker Hospital.
11. “Outlander”
    First Episode: 9 August 2014, Starz
    Starring: John Heffernan, Nell Hudson, Caitriona Balfe
    Premise: A married nurse from 1945 is transported to 1743, where her life is threatened and she develops a relationship with a Scottish warrior.
12. “Legends”
    First Episode: 13 August 2014, TNT
    Starring: Sean Bean, Roxana Brusso, David Meunier
    Premise: An FBI agent skilled at taking on new personas for each case starts to question his identity.

References:

Summer-time TV: 12 new shows premiering this season