A Filipino stars in episode of action-horror series in Korea

The Ghost-Seeing Detective Cheo Yong (Trailer)

Nash Ang stars as Ikbal

SOUTH KOREA—From directing to acting, a Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) graduate who migrated here has snagged himself a starring role in a popular TV show.

In his latest project, Nash Ang stars as Ikbal, one of the two Filipinos who witnessed a crime in the action-crime-horror Korean drama "Ghost-Seeing Detective Cheo Yong."

In the series, Yoon Cheo Yong (played by Jiho Oh) is a detective who has supernatural abilities to see and hear ghosts since birth. Together with female detective Ha Sun Woo (Ji Eun Oh) and a ghost high school student Han Na Young (Hyoseong Jun, from a popular South Korean girl group Secret), they solve paranormal cases and arrest criminals.

Episode 5 tackles about a case that involves foreign workers in a factory. It shows their lives, how they learn Korean language and how they sacrifice for the sake of their families at home. It also deals with human rights issues.

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By DENNIS ESPINELI SALCEDO
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(VIDEO) Michael Christian Martinez on the Figure Skating Event

Skating to "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuona

Michael accidentally slipped during the performance.

As of 11:33PM, Michael Christian Martinez is on top spot.

Out of Medal Position
Despite of being on top, on the first part of the competition. Michael is out of medal position after the performances of Jeremy Abbott (USA), Jorik Hendricx (Belgium), Misha Ge (Uzbekistan) and Florent Amodio (France).

Post by Michael Christian Martinez, Filipino Figure Skater-Road to Olympics 2014.

Related post: VIDEO: Michael Christian Martinez made it to Top 24!

(VIDEO) Michael Christian Martinez made it to Top 24!

Watch Michael's performance:

Michael's Total Segment Score: 64.81

Michael showcasing his skills

Michael Christian Martinez of the Philippines becomes the first South-East Asian Winter Olympic figure skater.

He is qualified for the next round of Men Short Program, ranking at number 13.

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Michael Christian Martinez, the first figure skater from a tropical country, in the Sochi Olympics

Michael Christian Martinez waving the Philippine Flag during the Parade of Nations.

Michael Christian Martinez during his practice at the Iceberg Skating palace.
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Michael Christian Martinez will skate 5th in the Men's Short Program.

"I feel proud because there are a lot of people that say that because we're a tropical country, we can't do this or we can't do that," Martinez told NBCOlympics.com.

"But what I say to them is them is that I'll be the first one to skate in the Olympics. I’m proud of that."

"This is for my Mother, for God, for my Family and for the Country"
~ Michael Christian Martinez

Michael Christian Martinez will skate to represent the Philippines this Thursday, Feb 13 at 11:00 PM (Manila Time), in the Men's Short Program at the Iceberg Skating Palace, Sochi 2014.

GO MICHAEL!!! GO PHILIPPINES!!!

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