It doesn’t hurt to be in the right place at the right time as in the case of new filmmaker Jade Francis Castro, who helmed his first short film Hopya Love Me Too in 2000, and which participated in the Cinemanila International Film Festival and even won the Kodak Award that year.

At such a young age of 28, he has always loved movies, cinema and films. It’s in his innate ability to communicate different stories that mirror reality to a wider audience which gave him that chance to speak out his mind. When he got into college, he immediately pursued a degree in Film at the University of the Philippines.

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It was through 80s famous youth film “Bagets” that teen sensation Aga Muhlach became a household name. His boy next-door image and killer smile made him an incomparable star even until now that he has grown up and happily married to beauty queen/ TV-Host Charlene Gonzalez.

As many people say, Aga is the man with no angle. Whatever pose or action he registers on screen, he's still a head turner. It also applies to his career as he is one of the most bankable and award- wining actors that many actresses are dreaming to work with.

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More and more bachelor actors become unwed fathers and award winning actor and businessman Marvin Agustin is one of them. One of Philippines' top TV stars is proud being the father of fraternal twins – Santiago and Sebastian.

Indeed, the Asian Treasures star has carved successful careers both in the entertainment industry and restaurant business, even before his sons came. At an early age he took the responsibility of supporting his family while his father did his time in jail years ago.

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Patrick Garcia is one the most misinterpreted actors in showbiz. The once Golden Boy of Philippine Cinema has been criticized as a snub and someone with attitude problem. However, the original teen heartthrob differed especially when it comes to his love with young singer-actress Jennylyn Mercado.

Compared to other young stars, Patrick stays away from any form of controversy. Even when he was still the sought after teen star in ABS-CBN, it was very rare that he was being interviewed for an intrigue. He would only be visible in live shows to perform and promote his shows or movies.

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Since character soared high in GMA’s fantasy series, Mulawin, Angel Locsin has been unstoppable. Now, the bankable young actress tries her luck into more challenging tasks of her young career, producing a trilogy film called “Angels.”

Angel was originally a part of youth oriented show “Click,” that was her break. But through continuous hard work, it was not surprising at all that being in her early twenties, she already owns a Php16 million-worth property and has co-produced a Php20 million flick

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A big familial responsibility Bea Alonzo managed to take charge of at the age of 14 robbed her opportunity to enjoy her normal teenage years.

“Noon I used to pray hard na sana maging stable din naman kami financially,” the stunning actress shared in an interview. Bea Alonzo took a giant leap that changed her life forever even if she was still on the brink to stardom.

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Always a hot item, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez attracts much attention in her every endeavor. In addition to her weekly hosting and performing gigs in “Pinoy Pop Superstar and “SOP”, she’s very busy now promoting her movie and album with Piolo Pascual.

And whether on the recording studio or on the film set, it's really undoubtful that everything Regine Velaquez touches turns into gold. Her numerous albums, hit songs, and very popular movies prove that she's the new sweetheart of Philippine show business.

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Reinventing your image in the ever changing face of entertainment is crucial for every star. A child or teen star may remain as they are in the eyes of an audience even when they are prepared for more mature roles. But Actress and TV Host Gelli de Belen was lucky as Philippine viewers embraces her journey from teen star to a renowned actress.

As all we know, Gelli has an equally popular sister who came first in showbizlandia. Supposed to be tough, but the actress stepped out of sister Janice’s shadow and showed versatility. She was called the “Taray” princess before for being straightforward.

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One of the prettiest faces in the Philippine movie and television scene, Angelica Panganiban, knocked down a couple of men’s magazines in her comeback to the showbiz industry.

Angelica was on the spotlight of the Philippine movie industry when the film Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa showed in theaters. Though the spotlight was nor harsh to her, she cannot enjoy the usual things a normal person does since she became a public figure at an early age.

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