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Debutante of the Year It was a most talked-about event, described by the media as ‘a night to remember’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - March 14, 2021 - 12:00am
It was a most talked-about event, described by the media as ‘a night to remember’ Marichu Vera Perez in a dazzling Ramon Valera gown with dad Dr. Jose Perez and (from left) Loleng Gaerlan, Pacita Madrigal...
‘The Wedding of the Century’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - February 13, 2021 - 12:00am
It was billed ‘The Wedding of the Century,’ the event attended by pomp and circumstance.
The Story of Guy Laroche
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - December 26, 2020 - 12:00am
The fashion line of Guy Laroche is famous all over the world, including Manila. His creations locally shown several times.
Sad Christmas in 1942
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - December 19, 2020 - 12:00am
The Dec. 25, 1942 issue of The Tribune bannered: A Merry Christmas To All. But truth to tell, the day was a sad day for Filipinos.
Rudy Robles’ journey from Leyte to Hollywood
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - November 21, 2020 - 12:00am
Many of us have forgotten Rudy Robles, one of the first Filipino actors to appear in Hollywood films.
George Nader in Zigzag
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - November 14, 2020 - 12:00am
In 1963, George Nader came to the Philippines to shoot Zigzag, produced by Medallion Films, Inc. In Hollywood, it was billed The Hunter.
‘The Prince’ came to Manila
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - November 7, 2020 - 12:00am
In December 1980, “The Prince” came to Manila to launch his fashion line.
Noli Me Tangere: ‘First Filipino opera’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - October 10, 2020 - 12:00am
Noli Me Tangere, an opera in Tagalog, premiered on Feb. 5, 1957, at the Far Eastern University Auditorium. Don David and Juanita Javier portrayed the ill-fated lovers, Crisostomo Ibarra and Maria Clara.
Badjao at the Tokyo filmfest
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - October 3, 2020 - 12:00am
In 1956, Anak Dalita won awards at the Southeast Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong. The following year 1957, Badjao competed at the Tokyo Film Festival, where it merited critical acclaim.
Miriam Jurado’s visit to the US
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - September 26, 2020 - 12:00am
In December 1963, Miriam Jurado spent several memorable weeks in the United States.
Bituing Marikit: Nicanor Abelardo play
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - September 19, 2020 - 12:00am
Bituing Marikit is one of Nicanor Abelardo’s famous compositions, along with Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Kundiman ng Luha. Abelardo also composed operas, zarzuelas, concertos, sacred and patriotic hy...
Evelyn Mandac: NY’s Met Diva
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - September 12, 2020 - 12:00am
Evelyn Mandac holds the distinction of being the first Filipina to sing at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. Only the best singers in the world perform at the Met.
Lily Padilla: ‘Classy Lady’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - September 5, 2020 - 12:00am
That is how people remember Lily de las Alas Padilla: ‘Classy Lady.’ Friends, colleagues, contemporaries, media members, relatives speak fondly of Lily, wife of Sen. Ambrosio Padilla and daughter of Batangas...
Estereminggoles at CCP Little Theatre
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - August 29, 2020 - 12:00am
In celebration of the Filipino talent, Estereminggoles was mounted at the CCP Little Theatre in September 1984. Behind the play was the Junior Friends of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, with Irene Marcos...
Rosa del Rosario: ‘The Queen Retires’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - August 22, 2020 - 12:00am
In 1982, right after the Walang Kupas awards night at the PICC, I had the honor and pleasure of hosting a dinner for two winners, Rosa del Rosario and Norma Blancaflor.
Eleonora Enachescu sang for Conching Rosal Foundation
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - August 8, 2020 - 12:00am
Eleonora Enachescu, famed Romanian soprano, came to Manila to sing for the initial presentation of the Conching Rosal Music Foundation in 1987 at Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino of the Cultural Center of the Philippines....
‘Susan Roces: Beauty as Envoy’
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - August 1, 2020 - 12:00am
As Susan Roces celebrated her 79th birthday last Tuesday, July 28, Remember When? recalls her glory days decades back.
Anita Linda’s Premiere movies during the ‘40s
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - July 25, 2020 - 12:00am
Although Anita Linda’s career peaked at Premiere Productions during the ‘50s, she was already a star in the ‘40s.
The Boy Next Door & the Movie Queen
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - July 18, 2020 - 12:00am
Before Ric Rodrigo, Luis Gonzales and Juancho Gutierrez, the Movie Queen of the ‘50s Gloria Romero was teamed up with ‘The Boy Next Door,’ as Ramon Revilla was billed in their starrer, Mr. Kasintahan...
Otoniel Gonzaga:World-class tenor
by From the collection of DANNY DOLOR - July 4, 2020 - 12:00am
It was a much-awaited event in the field of classical music.
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