Star Magic, a talent management agency in the Philippines, has produced numerous male artists who have become notable figures in the entertainment industry. These artists have captivated audiences with their exceptional talent, charisma, and versatility. One of the most prominent Star Magic artists is Piolo Pascual. Known for his good looks and diverse acting skills, Piolo has achieved considerable success as an actor, singer, and producer. He has starred in various hit television series and movies, earning him numerous awards and accolades. Piolo has also released several successful albums and has been involved in various philanthropic activities.
Snooky Serna: No time for retirement!
Snooky Serna in the middle wearing black and the cast of “Maple Leaf Dreams” Starring LA Santos and Kira Balinger directed by Benedict Mique. This is under Lonewolf Films PH in cooperation with JRB Creative Production and Star Magic
She’s now 57 years old, and has spent five decades of her life in the world of show business, but for Snooky Serna it seems like she has no time for retirement! Because at the moment, she is into a new movie that seems to be challenging enough for her not to accept.
It is entitled “Maple Leaf Dream,” starring LA Santos and Kira Balinger with Joey Marquez, Tirso Cruz 111, Jong Cuenco, Malou Crisologo, Jef Gaitan, Kanisha Santos, Hannah Vito and Luke Alford. Directed by Benedict Miguel, this is under Lone Wolf Films PH in cooperation with JRB Creative Production and Star Magic. The movie is currently under production.
According to Snooky, “Maple Leaf Dream” is a family drama focusing on the ups and downs of having to work abroad. In this special guest performance, she plays the character of Mayette, a loving and devoted mother.
I remember Snooky (Maria Milagros Sumayao Serna) as a young girl, being the daughter of my good friend Mila Ocampo and her husband Spanish-Filipino Von Serna. Snooky started acting at age four, via her landmark debut in “Wanted: Perfect Mother” in 1970 where she captured the hearts of viewers as “a cute, sweet and smart talking kid.”
In that same year, Snooky earned her first acting nomination from FAMAS Awards as “Best Child Performer” for the film “My Little Angel.”
Trained by acclaimed director and National Artist Lino Brocka, Snooky won her first FAMAS Award as Best Child Actress in 1972 for the film “Sana Mahalin Mo Ako.”
In 1980, Regal Films tapped Snooky to play the lead role in “Katorse” but since she wasn’t ready then to play mature roles, the role went to Dina Bonnevie which made her a big star.
Snooky was launched as one of the original Regal Babies in her teens. In the early 80s, she starred in “Underage,” “Schoolgirls,” “Story of Three Loves,” and “Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday.” But later, she starred in daring films like “Bata Pa Si Sabel” (1981), “Strangers in Paradise” (1983), “Experience” (1984), “Teenage Marriage” (1984), “Zuma” and “Lilac” (1985).
In 1986, Snooky was cast in the lead role for the IBC 13 TV series “Mansyon.” In the same year, she was given her first solo film, an adaptation of comic book serial “Blusang Itim” which was a box-office success. She also hosted the TV shows “Always Snooky” and Regal Drama Presents Snooky” on ABS-CBN.
She also starred in movies which earned nominations from award-giving bodies. She was also in “Kapag Napagod Ang Puso” with Christopher de Leon and “Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin,” Harvest Home official Philippine entry to the 1995 Oscars.
Snooky was dubbed as the “Brooke Shields of the Philippines,” “Queen of Fantasy Movies” (because of the phenomenal success of her trilogy movie “Rosa Mistica”) and “The Eternal Star.”
She bagged two international awards: the Jury Award for Best Performance and Best Actress Award at the 11th International Film Festival in Manhattan New York. It was said that she is so far the only Filipino actor to win to major awards in the said film festival.
It was via “Koronang Itim” that Snooky finally won the FAMAS Best Actress Award and also from the Cebu Archdiocese Media Awards.
She had a remarkable showbiz career, but did you know that there was a time that Spooky almost quit the entertainment world because of intrigues? It was her late mom Mila Ocampo who encouraged her to be strong and not mind the bashers, and to just focus and concentrate on her craft.
Snooky, who is seen mostly on GMA and ABS-CBN shows, is also known for her antagonist (kontrabida) roles since she played Mercedes dela Paz in “My Faithful Husband” (2015). In the current GMA series “Underage,” she plays Velda, wife of a congressman played by Christian Vasquez.
In addition to her acting career, Snooky is also a member of the corporate world, being AVP for Megaworld Properties, Inc.
As to her personal life, Snooky has two daughters, Samantha and Sachi, from her marriage to Ricardo Cepeda which lasted for 12 years. Her second husband was Nino Mendoza, artist and vocalist of the Filipino rock band Blue Jean Junkies.
Her mom was a Catholic, but Snooky joined Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) after reportedly being healed of illness, and was part of the bio-epic movie “Felix Manalo” which had Dennis Trillio in the male lead role. Other stars who are fellow INC members include Jaclyn Jose and Gladys Reyes.
Star Magic kicks off 30th anniversary celebration; 11 stars remains Kapamilya
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By Crispina M. Belen
Star Magic kicks off 30th anniversary celebration; 11 stars remains Kapamilya
Eleven ABS-CBN stars will remain Kapamilyas as they signed new contracts last Wednesday, February 23. Leading them are Filipino music icons Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Gary Valenciano; and top caliber stars Zanjoe Marudo, Erich Gonzales, Jake Cuenca, Jolina Magdangal, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, and Gerald Anderson who inked new contracts with the network.
During the contract signing held at the ABS-CBN’s Studio 10, which was the first part of the Kapamilya Strong 2022 back-to-back events that culminated with the announcement of Star Magic’s year-long 30th anniversary celebration, Regine said: “I’m very happy and very excited and very proud. That’s how I feel. I mean after the things that the network has been through, all of us, after all we’ve been through, parang I just feel (happy) to be called a Kapamilya.”
The Asia’s Songbird is currently a host in “Magandang Buhay” apart from being a mainstay of “ASAP Natin ‘To” with Gary.
On his part, Mr. Pure Energy also shared his thoughts about being a Kapamilya. “’Pag sinabing Kapamilya, we are there for each other…Kahit na may mga ibang pagsubok na dumadapo sa isang pamilya, the fact is you are still a family. It’s a dynamic ng isang pamilya. Minsan may good times, minsan may hard times but in the end nakikita mo ‘yung value ng isa’t isa, value sa isa’t isa and you treasure that and then you carry it on.”
Their fellow ABS-CBN stars also expressed gratitude as they continue to entrust their careers to Star Magic, the country’s biggest and brightest talent agency that is determined to champion Filipino talent all over the world.
Fresh from the success of “La Vida Lena,” versatile actress Erich will star in the biggest dramatic project of her career that will be revealed soon. Sought after leading man Gerald will soon star in “A Family Affair” TV series and film “To Russia with Love.” In-demand dramatic actor Jake from “Viral Scandal” is part of the all-star ensemble of upcoming international series “Cattleya Killer.”
Reel and real life sweethearts Loisa and Ronnie will star in upcoming teleserye “Love in 40 Days,” while blockbuster movie actress and legendary momshie Jolina and multi-awarded actress Shaina will continue to bring joy to viewers in “Magandang Buhay” and “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” respectively.
Premier TV and movie leading man Sam, who will also be part of “A Family Affair,” and the handsome heartbreaker of hit “The Broken Marriage Vow” Zanjoe, also remain Kapamilya.
Joining them in the grand contract signing, which was hosted by Robi Domingo and streamed live on various Star Magic and ABS-CBN digital platforms, were ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Group CFO Rick Tan, and Star Magic and ABS-CBN entertainment production head Laurenti Dyogi.
“We are very, very proud to have been able to develop very talented artists who have the passion for global excellence, but who remain grounded and committed to serving with us, and who are driven to give the audience the most meaningful stories and engaging experiences through the years. Maraming salamat to our Star Magic artists,” said Cory, who also dedicated the celebration of Star Magic’s 30 years to the founders, mentors, partners, advertisers, co-managers, and fans.
After the signing, Direk Lauren shared the exciting plans they have to celebrate the 30 glorious years of talent management and development of Star Magic in the mediacon with the Star Magic artists that was hosted by Edward Barber and MYX VJ Ai Dela Cruz.
“We’d like to thank the men and women who really started Star Magic, to FMG, to Mr. M., to Ms. Mariole. Maraming salamat for laying the foundation and for building Star Magic. This time we are venturing into a new era of Star Magic in the 30 more years to come. Marami po kaming hinanda to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Magic,” he said.
This year, Star Magic will bring its stars all over the world once again through global events in collaboration with TFC. It will also bring back the star-studded sports events, and the iconic Star Magic Ball red carpet event together with ABS-CBN’s Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI).
Star Magic Studio will also partner with Star Cinema, Mavx Productions, and Regal Entertainment for films showcasing the talent of its stable of stars and offer more music from its formidable singers via Star Magic Records. Fans can also expect their idols in more projects with top Philippine lifestyle brands like Metro and Mega and in more original content on YouTube, Kumu, and other digital platforms.
Star Magic artists Kyle Echarri, CJ Navato, Jelay Pilones, Lara Maigue, and “The Voice” Jed Madela also performed the agency’s latest theme song “Tatak Star Magic,” composed by another member of the Star Magic family, the King of Philippine Acoustic Pop Nyoy Volante.
For three decades, Star Magic has served as home and training ground to the biggest and brightest names in Philippine entertainment.
It has provided workshops in acting, dance, art, script appreciation, styling, and voice production as well as physical fitness training to develop well-rounded and world-class performers with discipline and the proper work ethic. Star Magic artists are also encouraged to use their influence for good through supporting advocacies like those of ABS-CBN Foundation.
Revisit the historic signing of 11 Kapamilya stars and the announcement of Star Magic’s 30th anniversary celebration in the airing of the “Kapamilya Strong 2022” event on TFC, the Filipino Channel on February 26 and 27 (Saturday, 9am in North of Latin America territories; Sunday, 11am in Europe, Middle East, and Africa; 9am in Asia and 11am in Guam).
Follow @StarMagicPhils on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and subscribe to the Star Magic official YouTube channel for latest updates on Star Magic’s upcoming events and collaborations for its 30th anniversary.
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Male Teen Stars
Daniel John Ford Padilla (born April 26, 1995), popularly known as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and recording artist/bassist of the band, Parking 5. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and Star Magic and was chosen as one of the Original Pilipino Music Junior Ambassadors in promoting local music to the Filipino youth. Daniel Padilla ‘s first acting stunt was in 2010 when he starred in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 90’s Filipino youth-oriented show and was paired to Julia Montes .He was also casted as Patrick Rivero in another youth-oriented show entitled Growing Up. He reportedly replaced Albie Casiño (who was Kathryn Bernardo’s leading man in Mara Clara) for the said role.
Nash Aguas
Aeign Zackrey Nash Victoriano Aguas (born October 10, 1998), known simply as Nash Aguas, is a Filipino actor.He made his television debut at the age of five on the noontime variety show, MTB after joining the program’s Batang F4 contest. In 2004, Aguas joined ABS-CBN‘s talent search Star Circle Quest, where he won the title Grand Kid Questor and also won most of the special awards including Darling of the Press in the Finals Night. He is also in a band called Gimme 5, along with his friends Joaquin Lucas Miguel Saavedra Reyes, John Emmanuel Lizondra Bermundo, Grae Fernandez, and Brace Arquiza.
Ruru Madrid
Ruru Madrid (born December 4, 1997 in Zamboanga City , Philippines) is a Filipino actor who rose to fame in Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break. He is currently seen on the GMA Network. Madrid is fluent in, Tagalog, and English;
Khalil Ramos
Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (born January 22, 1996), known professionally as Khalil Ramos, is a Filipino actor and singer. In July 2011, he won second place on Pilipinas Got Talent, a reality talent show in ABS-CBN. [1][2] He is a recording artist and one of the talents of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic. In 2012, he was cast in his first teleserye project, Princess and I, top-billing with Kathryn Bernardo,Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil.
Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio (born December 14, 1994) is a Filipino child actor working in television. Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was discovered via modeling by ABS-CBN and VIVA Films. He made his first TV appearance as the young Nicolai “Nicos” Argos in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.
Paul Salas
Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998, Ilo-ilo , Philippines ) is a Filipino child actor. He is the son of Michelle Solinap and Jim Salas.
He is one of the 14 finalists of GMA’s reality-based talent show StarStruck Kids . As an alumnus of the show, he was cast to play roles in numerous GMA’s Philippine primetime soap operas such as Mulawin , Encantadia and Majika . His biggest acting break was in 2004, when he played the role of Ricky in the Joven Tan’s horror film “Forever my Love”. He later appeared in the second episode Aquariumof horror film Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 , where he was recognized as the Best Child Performer of the 31st Metro Manila Film Festival .
He also appeared in stage plays Lilo N Stitch (as Daniel) and Sesame Street .
At the start of 2008, he moved to ABS-CBN and cast to play Uragon in a live action fantasy series Kung Fu Kids . Following this, he appeared in as a young version of the main casts of various television series.
Jerome Ponce
Joseph Jerome Gapido Porciuncula A.K.A Jerome Ponce (born on June 4, 1995) is a Filipino teen actor. Ponce is currently a cast of the hit Philippine daytime series Be Careful With My Heart as Luke Lim. Ponce is dubbed as the “Mario Maurer of the Philippines”.Ponce is under of ABS-CBN‘s talent management Star Magic.
Julian Trono
Julian Marcus Daang Trono (born September 16, 1997 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino child actor, Dancer and televisionpersonality. A contract artist of GMA Network, he played the role of Hadji in the telefantasya Panday Kids. He currently hosts the weekly show Tropang Potchi. He played the role of Hero in the sport show “Futbolilits”. He attended Roosevelt College Cubao.
He plays the role of Brix in GMA’s remake of 90s Anna Karenina. The cast includes Barbie Forteza, Joyce Ching and Krystal Reyes, his on-screen partner. Derrick Monasterio and Hiro Magalona are also leading men in this show. Anna Karenina airs after 24 Oras.
Besides showbiz, he is also a regular coach and choreographer at BodyRock Dance Studio in Quezon City which was opened last December 2012.
Andre Paras
Andre Alonzo Paras( Born on November 1,1995 in Quezon City ), better known as Andre Paras, is a Filipino model and actor. He is best known for his role as Chad Jimenez in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget. Paras is most seen in GMA Network and currently playing Bradley Castillo in the hit mellow-drama The Half Sisters. He is also the son of former basketball player and actor Benjie Paras.Andre’s debut series became one of his biggest break when he appeared in the fantasy-drama series Elena M. Patron’s Blusang Itim in a supporting role. He became a GMA Network contract artist in 2011 and a regular performer in Sunday All Stars.
Jairus Aquino
Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (born 1 April 1999), simply known as Jairus Aquino, is a Filipino actor.
He appeared in several television advertisements before his first television appearance as an actor in ABS-CBN’s television seriesSuper Inggo. [1] The series became popular, earning him the household name “Pareng Jomar”, also known as “Pambansang Bestfriend ng Pilipinas” (National Bestfriend of the Philippines ).Since then, he is seen in ABS-CBN‘s television shows and films , as part of Star Magic.
At present, Aquino is portraying Drake Lagdameo in the ABS-CBN teen oriented show, Luv U, since 2013.
Derrick Monesterio
Derrick Monasterio (born August 1, 1995 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer of Filipino-American–Jamaican–Italian descent. He is the son of Filipina former actress Tina Monasterio and is currently under GMA Network‘s roster of “tween stars.”
Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999 in Antipolo, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and a commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa and Adrian in Aryana.
PTV Artist Agency
PTV Artist Agency is the talent agency owned by People's Television Network, Inc. (PTNI) based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 2022.
Piolo has also released several successful albums and has been involved in various philanthropic activities. Another talented artist under Star Magic is Jericho Rosales. He rose to fame for his portrayal of the iconic character Angelo Buenavista in the hit teleserye "Pangako Sa'Yo.
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" Jericho's natural acting ability and charm have made him a sought-after leading man in both television and film. He has taken on a wide range of roles, showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. Enrique Gil is another notable male artist who has emerged from Star Magic. His boy-next-door charm and strong screen presence have made him one of the most bankable actors of his generation. Enrique has starred in popular television dramas and blockbuster movies, winning the hearts of audiences with his engaging performances. Star Magic is also responsible for launching the careers of Daniel Padilla and James Reid. These heartthrobs have become household names, capturing the attention of fans both locally and internationally. Daniel is known for his distinct voice and versatile acting skills, while James has made waves as a singer, actor, and entrepreneur. Both artists have released hit singles and albums, solidifying their status as multi-talented performers. Star Magic continues to discover and nurture male talents in the Philippines, providing them with the necessary platform and opportunities to showcase their skills. These artists are not only recognized for their talents but also for their immense popularity and influence in the entertainment industry. Through their hard work, dedication, and passion, these Star Magic artists have become icons in their own right, leaving a lasting impact on the local and global entertainment scene..
Reviews for "Lights, Camera, Action: The Training Process of Star Magic Male Artists"
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