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In 1959, Sampaguita Pictures released "Pitong Pagsisisi," as part of their Lenten offering. Dubbed as "the biggest array of stars in the greatest motion picture of all time!" Surely' it's one of the biggest in the history of Philippine movies--- Look at the stars--- Carmen Rosales, Gloria Romero, Paraluman, Rita Gomez, Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Van de Leon, Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Susan Roces, Romeo Vasquez, Barbara Perez, Marlene Dauden, Carlos Salazar, Tony Marzan, Tony Cayado, Eddie Garcia, Liberty Ilagan, Eddie Gutierrez...
The movie was based on the story by Ben Gallardo and was serialized on the pages of "Bulaklak' and "Alimyon" magazines.
"Pitong Pagsisisi' (1959)- An All-Star Cast/ Directed by Armando Garces
At last, Manuel Urbano, popularly known as Manuel Conde was proclaimed National Artist, a well-deserved and long overdue recognition on the prized icon of Philippine Cinema. I don't know about the other awardees, particularly Carlo Caparas for Visual Arts (???) and Film (???).
Manuel Conde was known for his Juan Tamad series. Did you know that sometime in 1961, he was supposed to do "Juan Tamad Goes to Malacañang" or "His Excellency Juan Tamad"? It would have been a wonderful sequel to "Juan Tamad Goes to Congress." But for unknown reason, the said movie project didn''t push thru. Here's the ads of the aborted project.
One of Condes's last movies was a Niño Muhlach starrer, "Juan Tamad Junior," released in 1980.
"Juan Tamad Junior" (1980)- Stars Nino Muhlach, Panchito, Babalu, Marissa Delgado, Dondon Nakar Techie Agbayani and Manuel Conde in a special participation/ Directed by Arsenio Bautista
Big stars in Philippine cinema appeared in two great movies produced and released by Sampaguita Pictures. The movies, "Kamandag" (1959) and "Berdugo" (1960) had incredible cast headlined by Fred Montilla, Rita Gomez, Paraluman, Eddie Garcia, Van de Leon, Jose Padilla, Jr., Daisy Romualdez, Tony Marzan, Rosa Mia and Marlene Dauden, all respectable names in the movie industry.I wonder if both films are still available in the archives of Sampaguita.
"Kamandag" (1959)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Fred Montilla, Van de Leon, Tony Marzan, Eddie Garcia, Paraluman, Rita Gomez, Marlene Dauden , Rosa Mia/ Directed by Ding de Jesus
"Berdugo" (1960)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Van de Leon, Marlene Dauden, Daisy Romualdez, Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Conrado Conde
Ronnie Ricketts, a ramp model, entered the movie scene in the early 80s at the time when his girlfriend then was Maricel Soriano, who at that early stage was starting to blossom into a fine versatile actress. Ronnie was being built as the other love interest of Maricel, even doing a movie, I Love You, I Hate You, together with her and perennial partner Wiliam Martinez. The movie, which was being billed as "Today's most popular love team in the most controversial reel and real-life romantic triangle," was to stir up the purportedly love triangle of Maricel-William-Ronnie. However, such gimmick didn't click among fans and the moviegoing public.
Left- I Love You, I Hate You (1982)- Stars Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Ronnie Ricketts/ Directed by Mel Chionglo
Right- John & marsha '86 (1986)- Stars Dolphy, Nida Blanca, maricel Soriano, Ronnie Ricketts, Rolly Quizon, Dely Atay-Atayan, Matutina, Madel de Leon and Panchito/ Directed by Apollo Arellano
For a time, Ronnie’s career was in limbo.
With his muscular built and physique, he went into a massive martial arts training and body-building. He reinvented himself and resurfaced in the latter part of the 80s as a young action star. Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Jr. offered him a good role in Imus Productions’ Sparrow Unit, which propelled his career and eventually earned him the first FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination in 1987. He then appeared in a string of action movies--- Target Maganto, Alex Boncayao Brigade, Gapos Gang, among others. Slowly but surely, he made a name for himself. He was also nominated twice in the FAMAS Best Actor award in 1990 for Tatak ng isang Api and 1991 for Isa-isahin ko Kayo. He also produce and direct (as Ronn-Rick) as well as star in his own movies.
I remember him best in Chito S. Rono's Ikaw Lang (1993)with Vilma Santos and Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko!: The Obet Pagdanganan Story (1997) with the late senator Raul S. Roco in a very special role as Ninoy Aquino.
(image from GMA7)
Ronnie is happily married to Mariz. Both have two lovely daughters.
Left- Target... Maganto (1988)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Charlie Davao, Monica Herrera, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Nick Romano/ Directed by Leonardo Garcia
Right- Tumayo Ka't Lumaban (1988)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Dang Cecilio, Jean Saburit, Lola Rodriguez and Michael de Mesa/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Left- Kumakasa Kahit Nag-iisa (1988)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Nadia Montenegro, Roland Dantes and Robin Padilla/ with George Estregan, Ruel Vernal, Philip Gamboa, Dick Israel/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Right- UZI Brothers (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Sonny Parsons/ Directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Left- Tatak ng Isang Api (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Eddie Garcia, Efren Reyes, Jr., Jaclyn Jose, Aurora Sevilla/ Directed by Augusto Salvador
Right- Alex Boncayao Brigade (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Mia Prats, George Estregan, Jr., Marco Polo and Richard Bonnin/ Directed by Joey del Rosario
Left- Black Sheep Baby (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Tony Ferrer, Monica Herrera, Myrna Castillo, Maureen Mauricio/ with Cahrlie Davao, Romy Diaz, Nick Romano, Zandro Zamora/ Directed by Leonardo Garcia
Right- Gapos gang (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Paquito Diaz, Vivian Foz, Leni Santos, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, George Estregan, Jr./ Introducing dan Fernandez/ Directed by Mike Relon Makiling
Left- Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos(1990)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Eddie Fernandez, Ronaldo Valdez, Gino Antonio, George Estregan, Jr. and Roi Vinzon/ with Mariz, Nanette Medved, Maureen Mauricio / Directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Right- Aguila at Guerrero (1992)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack and Ronnie Ricketts/ with Robert Arevalo, Charmaine Arnaiz, Lito Legaspi, Ali Sotto, Bomber Moran/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Left- Boy Recto (1992)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Aiko Melendez, Bembol Roco, Michael de Mesa, Fortunato 'Atoy' Co and Jess Lapid, Jr./ Directed by Jett C. Espiritu
Right- Ikaw Lang (1993)- Stars Vilma Santos, Ronnie Ricketts and Cesar Montano/ with Dencio Padilla, Zeny Zabala, Vangie Labalan/ Directed by Chito S. Rono
Left- Maglulupa Man Ako (1994)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Mark Gil, Lito Legaspi ALi Sotto, Iza Jones, Toni Daya / Directed by Wilfredo Milan
Right- Mano-Mano (1995)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts and Beth Tamayo/ Directed by Ronn-Rick
Left- Matira ang Matibay (1996)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Cynthia Khan, Anthony Alonzo, Philip Ko, Dinky Doo, Jr. / Directed by Philip Ko, Teddy Chua and Artemio Marquez
Right- Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay (1996)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Mariz, Dindi Gallardo, Michelle Parton, Mark Gil, Ricardo Cepeda, Edgar Mande & German Moreno/ Directed by Ronn-Rick
Left- Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban (1996)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts and Vina Morales / Directed by Ronn-Rick
Right- Boy Buluran (1997)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Ina Raymundo, Jay Manalo, Mark Gil, Rolly Quizon, Edgar Mande, Renzo Cruz/ Directed by Ronn-Rick
Left- Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko!: The Obet Pagdanganan Story (1997)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Joel Torre, Elizabeth Oropesa, Dennis Roldan, Lara Melissa de Leon, Ronnie Lazaro and Sen. Raul Roco as Ninoy Aquino / Directed by Carlo Caparas
Right- Kahit sa Bala Kakapit Ako! (1997)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Gladys Reyes, Princess Punzalan, Daniel Fernando, Juan Rodrigo and Derek Dee/ Directed by Wilfredo Milan
Left- Wala Ka Nang Puwang sa Mundo (1998)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Chuck Perez and Giselle Toengi / Directed by Ronn-Rick
Right- Mano-Mano II: Ubusan ng Lakas (2001)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Mariz, Rommel Montano, Klaudia Koronel, Dick Israel, Rez Cortez, Dinky Doo, Jr./ Directed by Ronn-Rick
Dayo (2003)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts and Regine Tolentino/ Directed by Ronn-Rick
Did you know that in 1999, actor-comedian Willie Revillame appeared in a movie in a solo lead role? The movie was Alyas Boy Tigas: Ang Probinsyanong Wais. "Talagang astig at wais"--- Where is he now, after 10 years?
"Alyas Boy Tigas" (1999)- Stars Willie Revillame, Criselda Volks and Via Veloso/ Directed by Tony Reyes
Today, Revillame was the highest-paid showbiz personality reportedly (according to YES! magazine) earning one million pesos (Philippine peso) a day from his lucrative contract with ABS-CBN and endorsement deals. He hosts a top-rating noontime TV show, "Wowowee." Also, in 2008, he topped the YES! Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Personalities in Showbiz.Just recently, he launched his newest venture, a studio-mall complex called Wil Theater Mall--- a 10-storey building reportedly worth php 400 to 500 million.
Here's the souvenir program of the 1978 RP-Japan Pocket Billiards Friendship Tournament held at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, June 3-4, 1978. The Philippine team was composed then by Jose 'Amang' Parica, Efren 'Bata' Reyes, Rodolfo Luat, Jorge Dacer and Manuel Flores.
One of the beautiful faces to grace Philippine cinema is Hilda Koronel. I remember her and she was great in Lino Brocka’s “Insiang” and Mike de leon’s “Kung Magarap Ka’t Magising.” She has the rare combination of beauty, brain and talent that set her apart from other stars of her time.
Hilda (b. January 17, 1957), Susan Reid Moore in real life, was only 12 when she was introduced in 1969 in the movie “Leslie.” In 1970, she was launched to full stardom in “Haydee.” As a contract star of LEA Productions, she appeared in countless memorable movies. Despite her young age, she was cast in lead, young-adult roles in romantic dramas, among them, “Santiago” with FPJ, “Cadena de Amor,” “Now,” “Stardoom” and “Tubog sa Ginto.” She received her first FAMAS award for Best Supporting Actress in “Santiago,” the youngest to receive at 13.
Leslie (1969)- Stars Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa and Liza Lorena/ with Chichay, Caridad Sanchez, Mary Walter/ Introducing Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Armando de Guzman
A TV drama anthology titled “Hilda” was launched in 1971, a corroborative effort of Director Lino Brocka and LEA Productions. It was conceived to build up and hone the natural talent of LEA’s prized contract star, Hilda, who had then just turned 14. The show turned out to be a big money earner for the station (KBS-Channel 9) and would last for nearly 5 years. “Lino taught me everything about acting, how to be and look seductive, through mere eye movement,” Hilda confided.(From the book: Lino Brocka/His Life and Times/ 1993)
As soon as her contract with LEA expired, Hilda’s career went to a more brighter paths and greater heights and with Brocka as her mentor and in her side, they would teamed up with some important movie projects that would eventually become classic masterpieces, movies like "Tinimbang Ka Nguni't Kulang," "Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag," "Insiang," "Angela Markado," "PX."
Haydee (1970)- Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Ed Finlan, Eddie Garcia, Ike Lozada, Chichay, Caridad Sanchez and Hilda Koronel in her first title role/ Directed by Armando de Guzman
Happy Hippie Holiday (1970)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Ed Finlan, Jay Ilagan, Mildred Ortega and Ike Lozada/ with Chichay, Carida Sanchez/ Directed by Tony Cayado
Santiago (1970)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Jay Ilagan, Caridad Sanchez, Mildred Ortega, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Santiago (1970)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Jay Ilagan, Caridad Sanchez, Mildred Ortega, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Now! (1971)- Stars Tirso Cruz III and Hilda Koronel/ with Eddie Garcia, Tita Munoz and Chichay/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Right- Ang Gangster at ang Birhen (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero and Hilda Koronel/ with Alicia Alonzo, Matimtiman Cruz, Boy Alano and Edwin O'Hara/ Directed by Celso Ad. Castillo
Crush Ko si Sir (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel and Jay Ilagan/ with Perla Bautista, Caridad Sanchez/ Introducing Walter Navarro/ Directed by Nestor U. Torre, Jr.
Cherry Blossoms (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero, Pilar Pilapil, Hilda Koronel and Nicholas Hammond/with Patricia Mijares, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Cadena de Amor (1971)- Stars Rosemarie, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Mary Walter, Nello Nayo, Patricia Mijares and Arnold Gamboa/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Villa Miranda (1972)- Stars Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Hilda Koronel, Walter Navarro, Lou Salvador, Jr./ with Alicia Alonzo, Jos Padilla, Jr., Pedro Faustino, Estrella Kuenzler, Angie Ferro/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Right- Stardoom (1972)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Walter Navarro and Hilda Koronel/ Introducing Lotis Key/ with Caridad Sanchez, Tita Munoz, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Edwin O'Hara and Jimmy Morato/ Directed by Lino Brocka
"Till Death Do Us Part" (1972)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Vict0r Laurel, Eddie Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Raul Aragon/ Introducing Pinky de Leon/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal
Left- May Isang Brilyante (1973)- Stars Hilda Koronel and Walter Navarro/ with Marissa Delgado, Rod Navarro, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Nova Villa, Mary Walter, Jonee Gamboa/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Right- Tinimbang Ka Nguni't Kulang (1974)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Lilia Dizon, Hilda Koronel, Joseph Sytangco, Mario O'Hara, Laurice Guillen/ Introducing Christopher de Leon/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Tatlo Dalawa Isa (1975)- Stars Jay Ilagan and Perla Bautista/ Hilda Koronel and Anita Linda/ Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara & Mary Walter/ Three Episodes/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Right- Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Lou salvador, Jr., Tommy Abuel and introducing Rafael Roco, Jr./ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Sakada (1976)- Stars Robert Arevalo, Hilda Koronel, Pancho Magalona, Rosa Rosal, Rafael Roco, Jr., Gloria Romero, Tony Santos, Sr., Joseph Sytangco, Alicia ALonzo/ Directed by Behn Cervantes
Right- Insiang (1976)- Stars Mona Lisa, Rez Cortez, Marlon Ramirez, Ruel Vernal and Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Kung Magarap Ka't Magising (1977)- Stars Christopher de Leon and Hilda Koronel/ with Laurice Guillen, Moody Diaz, Bibeth Orteza, Danny Javier, Boboy Garovillo/ Directed by Mike de Leon
Right- Hayop sa Hayop (1978)- Stars Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ with Paquito Diaz/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Left- Nakaw na Pag-ibig (1979)- Stars Nora Aunor, Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Right- Sugat sa Ugat (1980)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel and Amy Austria/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal
Left- Angela Markado (1980)- Stars Johnny Delgado, Rez Cortez, Ruel Vernal, Tonio Gutierrez, Dave Brodett, Celia Rodriguez, Raul Aragon and Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Right- Kasal? (1980)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Gloria Romero, Johnny Wilson/ Directed by Laurice Guillen
PX (1982)- Stars Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ with Leonard Urso/ Directed by Lino Brocka
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982)- Stars Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando/ with Suzanne Gonzales, Alvin Joseph Enriquez/ Directed by Danny Zialcita
Left- Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (1983)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Dindo Fernando, Lorna Tolentino, Jay Ilagan, Anthony Castelo/ Introducing Maria Isabel Lopez/ Directed by Romy Suzara
Right- Palabra de Honor (1983)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Beth Bautista, Amy Austria, Jackie Lou Blanco & Gloria Diaz/ Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez, Tommy Abuel, Mark Gil and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Danny Zialcita
Left- Working Girls (1984)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero, Carmi Martin, maria Isabel Lopez, Baby delgado and Gina Pareno/ Directed byIshmael Bernal
Right- Kasal? (1980)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Christopher de Leon, Amy Austria, Isabel Rivas, Michael de Mesa, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero/ Directed by Laurice Guillen
Beloved (1985)- Stars Nora Aunor, Hilda Koronel, Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando/ Directed byLeroy Salvador
Anybody remember 'Twist' cigarettes? It was the "smoking craze," as the ad says, in 1962, when the 'twist' was the popular dance craze that time. The dancing duo in the ad layout were Susan Roces and Eddie Gutierrez, from their hit movie, "Susanang Twist."
An email from a friend, Rod (Samonte): Simon,I like those ADS you've been posting. Here's another contribution. Painter and National Artist Cesar Legaspi is shown here advertising Vick's Impact. Of course Legaspi was then the art director for an advertising agency (forgot the name), but he probably posed for the ad instead of getting a professional model. (see attached) Rod
That's PBA Superstars Ramon 'Tito' or 'Mon' Fernandez of Toyota and Manuel 'Manny' Paner of Royal Tru-Orange endorsing Coca-Cola and Sprite, together with Robert Jaworski (Toyota); Ernesto 'Estoy' Estrada (Royal Tru-Orange); Francis Arnaiz (Toyota); Fortunato 'Atoy' Co (Crispa); Rosalio 'Yoyong' Martirez (Royal Tru-Orange) and William 'Bogs' Adornado (Crispa).
Eddie Garcia is a respected and multi-awarded actor and director. A versatile performer, he can play both lead or contravida roles. In the many movies he made, one character that always stuck on one’s mind--- a mischievous fellow named 'Manuel Dakutin' or ‘Manoy.” He is fun and joy to watch in the many sex-comedy movies he appeared onscreen.
And it all started with this movie with a naughty title “Batuta ni Drakula” in 1971 and "Ako ang Nagbayo" in the mid-70s, where probably, the character 'Manoy' was first introduced.
Batuta ni Drakula (1971)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Marilou Ver, Vina Morena, Vicky Sandoval, Pugak, Jerry Pons/ Directed by Luis San Juan
And here are some of Eddie's 'sexciting' movies and all the naughty titles---
Mag-asawa'y Di Biro... Huwag Iluwa Kung Mapaso (1976)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Gina Pareno, Daria Ramirez, Carmen Ronda and Marissa Delgado/ Directed by Jun Gallardo
Left- Atsay Killer (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Lorli Villanueva, Cachupoy/ with Jean Saburit, Azenith Briones, Ana Marie Gutierrez, Janice Jurado, Luisa Munoz and Pia Moran/ Directed by Angel labra Right- Atsay Killer: Buti Nga Sa 'Yo (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Panchito, Cachupoy, Fauzi Omar/ with Isabel Rivas, Barbara Luna, Julie Ann Fortisch, Donna Villa, Rosemarie de Vera/ Directed by Angel labra
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (1984)- Stars Gloria Diaz, Amy Austria, Eddie Garcia, Tommy Abuel, Suzanne Gonzales/ Introducing Lyka Ugarte/ Directed by Danny L. Zialcita
Kapag Baboy ang Inutang (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Ronaldo Valdez, Liza Lorena, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Kristine Garcia, Ike Lozada, Dely Atay-Atyan, Tatlong Itlog/ Directed by Mauro Gia Samonte
Left- Matukso Kaya ang Anghel (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Sarsi Emmanuelle, Coca Nicolas, Myra Manibog and Pepsi Paloma/ Directed by Leonardo L. Garcia
Right- Erpat Kong Forgets (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Carmi Martin, Aga Muhlach, Janice de Belen, Arlene Muhlach, Tessie Tomas, Gary Lising, Lito Pimentel/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa
Left- Dumalaga (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Barbara Luna, Raoul Aragonn, Marco Antonio and Emily Loren/ Directed by Mike Relon Makiling
Right- Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two (1985)- Stars Nida Blanca and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Gene Palomo
Left- Mga Paru-Parong Buking (1985)- Stars Eddie Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Bernardo Bernardo/ with Susan Valdez, Liz Alindogan, Marilou Bendigo/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa
Right- Stomach In Chest Out (1988)- Stars Eddie Garcia and Paquito Diaz/ with Melissa De Leon, Janice Jurado, Debraliz Valasote, Dexter Doria and Monica Herrera/ Directed by Junn P. Cabreira
Left- Patigasan... Ang Labanan (1990)- Stars Eddie Garcia and Joey Marquez/ with Monica Herrera, Myrna Castillo, Sheila Ysrael, Dinah Dominguez, Ilonah Jean and Lani Lobangco/ Directed by J. Erasteheo Navoa
Right- Nagmumurang Kamatis (1997)- Stars Eddie Garcia and Boots Anson-Roa/ with Wendell Ramos, Cita Astals, Bob Soler, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Michelle Parton, Lou Veloso/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos
Sex nymphet Alma Moreno hits big in her launching movie, Ishmael Bernal’s Ligaw na Bulaklak, eventually making her a big star in 1976. Many movie projects followed that year, Mrs. Eva Fonda 16, Bakit Ako Mahihiya?, Hinog sa Pilit,Walang Karanasan, Ikaw…Ako Laban sa Mundo, Jail Break and Bitayin si… Baby Ama. And a TV stint from BBC Channel 2, in a new drama series titled “Alindog.”
Carina Afable is a popular Filipina singer and a famous TV personality in the 60s and 70s. One of her top-rating TV show then was “May I Sing To You,” a weekly musical show aired at Channel 5. She was also one of the mainstays in another popular daily noontime show “Stop, Look and Listen.”
Carina married and left for the US where she continued her singing career. In 1982, towards the end of the series Barney Miller, Carina made an appearance as the Filipino mail-order bride of one of the characters, Inspector Luger. She appeared in 3 episodes of the series. (wikipedia) She is still active singing in the States, still looking young and bubbly. (see You Tube uploads)
She is the aunt of current popular TV host and actor, Ryan Agoncillo.
Definitely, the longest-running TV game show, Kuarta O Kahon was aired from the 60s to 90s.
Before "Eat Bulaga's" Laban O Bawi or "Wowowee's" Pera O Bayong, there was "Kuarta O Kahon." It was "the game show" for 38 years, starting in 1962.
The man behind it is Mr. Entertainment himself, Pepe Pimentel.
On the landmark "Kuarta o Kahon," he says "It was copied from "Bidding The Box," an American TV show during the 50s. It was originally titled "Mahiwagang Kahon," a prime-time radio show hosted by Jaime dela Rosa and produced by Alto Broadcasting System, which was owned by Antonio Quirino. When CBN bought ABS, they got me to handle the show as host and producer. It was basically a quiz show, where all the participants were professional contestants, meaning they were the same winners in all the other quiz shows. So, after almost two years, the show was cancelled.
"But I believe in it," he says. "No one owned its format, so I decided to produce it myself for KBS in 1962 as "Kuarta O Kahon." I transformed it into a family show, where participants would come from all over the nation. I invited them by mail. Plus, I made sure that the contestants were genuine, and the winners would get their exact prizes."
Excerpt from the article Blast from the Past by Gypsy Baldovino/ Manila Bulletin/ February 18, 2007
"Gorio and his Jeepney," was one of Chiquito's early TV shows. It was aired in 1966 at ABC-Channel 5. The popular daily cartoon strip by Ben Alcantara was also made into a movie in 1962.
Lights! Camera! Action!--- The scene--- Six men armed with pistols barged into the house of actor Sonny Parsons in suburban Marikina city as the maid opened the gate. The intruders then tied everyone up. One of them poked a gun on Parsons’ head but it did not go off. The men took the money, jewelry, cellular phones and a video camera. They then entered the girl’s bedroom, tied them up and started undressing them. Parsons tricked the intruders into believing a police patrol would be having breakfast at his house, prompting the gunmen to panic and leave. The maid then untied herself and that of Parsons. Parsons then retrieved his .45-caliber pistol and chased the gunmen, who were boarding a passenger jeepney, a public transit vehicle they commandeered. A shootout occurred and the actor killed the two men. This exciting scene was not a part of a movie Parsons was shooting, but an action-filled true-to-life real drama that took place in 2002.
Legs Katawan Babae (1981)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Mike Respall, Bernie Fineza, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo as the "Hagibis"/ with Myrna Castillo/ Directed by Tony Ferrer
Sonny Parsons, a sharpshooter and a responsible gun owner, was once a member of the popular all-male singing group called the "Hagibis." He decided to turn solo and tried acting. He appeared in many action movies in the late 80s and early 90s. He also entered politics--- elected as a councilor in Marikina. He ran for Mayor but lost. He regularly practices and a habitual visitor in shooting ranges.
Left- Tirtir Gang (1988)- Stars Sonny Parsons as Sgt. Ernesto Ybanez, Eddie Garcia, Vivian Foz, Charlie Davao, Romy Diaz, Carol Dauden/ Directed by Willy Milan
Right- Shoot To Kill... Boy Bicol ng Angeles (1988)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Aurora Sevilla, Max Alvarado, Paquito Diaz, Philip Gamboa and Bobby Zshornack/ Directed by Jerry Tirazona & Johnny Capistrano
Left- Salisi Gang (1989)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Glenda Garcia, Berting Labra, Dick Israel, Roberto Talabis, Robert Talby, Johnny Vicar & Marithez Samson/ Directed by Leonardo Pascual
Right- Kailangan... Dapat Lumaban (1989)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Kring Kring Gonzales, Charlie Davao, Marithez Samson, Raoul Aragon, Romy Diaz, Rez Cortez/ Directed by Jerry Tirazona
Left- Boy Ahas (1989)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Marithez Samson, Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Dick Israel, Robert Talby/ Directed by Jerry Tirazona Right- Batang Cebu .45 (1989)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Marithez Samson, Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Robert Talby, Luisa Laurel, Eric Borbon / Directed by Jerry Tirazona
UZI Brothers (1989)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts and Sonny Parsons/ Directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Left- Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko (1990)- Stars Sonny Parsons, Aurora Sevilla, Efren Reyes, Jr., Mark Gil, Maita Sanchez / Directed by Lito Nocon
In 1978, labor groups were asking for a 18 pesos a day minimum wage. The government was adamant and said NO to the demands. Well, that's only 540 pesos a month. Not enough to buy a sack of rice in today's prices.
In 1982, thirteen-year old Julie Vega, best remembered for her role in Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978), appeared in Milagro sa Porta Vaga, a true-to-life story of the miraculous Virgin of Our Lady of Solitude of Cavite City.
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga, also called "Reina de Cavite" and "La Virgen de la Soledad", is the patroness of CaviteCity. The Blessed Virgin Mary is depicted as Our Lady of Sorrows. Mary, garbed in black and white attire, seems to be on her knees as she contemplates the Passion of Her Son, Jesus. Before her are the crown of thorns and the nails, the instrument of Christ's Crucifixion.(wikipedia)
At 81, Malang still paints, but rarely. We always prod him to paint and most of the time he declines and begs off. He feels he’s tired and burned out (I remember the late illustrator-writer Francisco Coching who retired early at age 55). But this is one exceptional instance that he obliges. He takes a brush, mixes and paints. Soler, brother-painter, and I just look and smile--- a brief memorable moment with the Master, our Dad.
Did you know that 60s action star Tony Ferrer, popularly known as Tony Falcon, Agent X-44, shared top billings with Hollywood star Christopher Lee? In 1967, Ferrer appeared as Inspector Ramos, not X-44, with Lee in "Vengeance of Fu Manchu," one of the several movies Lee did, as Fu Manchu. Tony's name was even ahead of Lee in the movie's local movie ad layout.
In the July 5, 2009 issue of the Sunday Inquirer Magazine, a supplement of the the Philippines Daily Inquirer, two film sites, Video 48 and Andrew Leavold: The Search For Weng Weng were mentioned in the article, "Pinoy Cult Films: The Cinema That Wouldn't Die" by Eric S. Caruncho. (Thanks Eric for the write-up)
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Thanks to the Internet and the efforts of obsessive fanboys and girls – many of them outside the Philippines – these films are beginning to get some kind of recognition (“respect” may be too strong a word).
Quentin Tarantino, for one, has openly acknowledged his cinematic debt to a number of Pinoy exploitation movies even as he combines grindhouse aesthetics with A-list Hollywood production values.
A recent international film festival actually held a screening of the camp midnight movie classic “TemptationIsland,” perhaps a signal of wider acceptance of Pinoy cult cinema.
It is on the worldwide web, however, where these movies continue to live a preternatural half-life, as downloadable torrents, or legal online DVD purchases, and enshrined as the content of lovingly constructed websites and blogs, ripe for rediscovery.
• A good place to start is http://andrewleavold.blogspot. com/, a weblog maintained by Australian Andrew Leavold, who runs a video rental place in Brisbane where one can presumably find many of these films, and who actually made a documentary titled “The Search for Weng Weng.” The film follows him as he retraces the tiny footsteps of the “For Y’ur Height Only” star from his birthplace in Baclaran to his final resting place at the Pasay cemetery. Leavold’s blog contains a wealth of information on Tagalog movies, including extensive filmographies of Dolphy, Fernando Poe, Tony Ferrer, Roberto Gonzales, Ramon Zamora and others, as well as a mouth-watering archive of cult Tagalog movies. Leavold’s obsessive attention to the minutiae of even the most obscure films should put us natives to shame. • Thankfully, we have a local counterpart in http://video48.blogspot.com/. Maintained by one Simon Santos, the site offers a somewhat more balanced view of Philippine cinema, including as it does more mainstream films and fewer of the more extreme type (although it has its share of Pinoy movie arcana, offering for instance, proof of the existence of a 1987 bold film actually titled “Diligin ng Suka ang Uhaw na Lumpia”). It also covers Tagalog komiks and other aspects of Filipino popular culture, with an equally obsessive attention to detail. With a wealth of archival material including news items, photographs, movie posters and scanned artwork, video48 is a true labor of fanboy love. (click images above to read the article in full)
In the 70s, Hollywood actress Angie Dickinson starred in a weekly detective series Police Woman, one of my favorite TV shows then. She played the role of Sgt. Leann "Pepper" Anderson, an officer of the Los Angeles Police Department's Criminal Conspiracy Unit. The show became an instant hit.
Probably, the local counterpart was a certain “Emma Henry,” not a movie star, but a real police woman. Henry was a distinguished Filipino police officer who appeared in two film biopics with her as a star. Her credentials--- She was an expert in judo and karate, being an Asian Judo-Karate champion and undefeated for 7 years; sharpshooter; the most decorated policewoman in the Far East; a radio announcer, writer and a linguist; a martial arts degree holder (obtained from Japan-7th dan blackbelter); awarded the TOPP (Ten Outstanmding Policemen of the Philippines); a lieutenant of the Los Banos Police Force having promoted twice in a row andeventually became the first woman to be assigned as a police station commander.
Henry gained further fame after she agreed to play herself in a biopic on her life produced by Kinavesa Productions. Released in 1978, Emma Henry (Policewoman) showcased Henry's martial arts skills and was a success. A sequel, Ang Pagbabalik ni Emma Henry ("The Return of Emma Henry"), followed three years later. Henry starred in another film, Lady Cop.
Left- Emma Henry: Policewoman (1978)- Stars Emma Henry in the title role, Trixia Gomez, Barbara Luna and Beth Bautista/ with Geoge Estregan, Dindo Fernando, Laila Dee, Ruby ANa/ Directed by Armando Ruiz David
Right- Ang Pagbabalik ni Emma Henry (1981)- Stars Emma Henry in the title role and cast of 24 big guest superstars/ Directed by Armando Ruiz David
Despite her modest film career, Henry never gave up her day job as a police officer. In 1986, she was shot dead while in the line of duty. At the time of her death, it was widely suspected that she had been assassinated by members of the New People's Army, which was then waging a high-profile campaign to liquidate well-known police officials.(wikipedia)
L.S. Martinez (Leandro San Juan Martinez), a freelance cartoonist, is the creator of many notable characters in the 60s and 70s--- Tsikiting Gubat, Nognog, Atorni Agaton, Atoman, Tik & Tak, Kuwentong Kuneho, Haragan con Maldita, T. V. Lampoon, Doon Po Sa Amin and Mac en Kulit. Nognog, Atorni Agaton and Mac en Kulit were later adapted into film.
Nognog, appeared in the pages of UNITED Komiks in the 70s and was made into the movies in 1980 with boy wonder, Nino Muhlach in the lead role.
UNITED Komiks/ 1970 & 1971
Nognog (1980)- Stars Nino Muhlach, Panchito, Chichay, Dely Atay-Atayan, Cachupoy, Bonnie 'Mong' De Jesus, Manny Luna & Maricris Bermont/ Directed by Nilo Saez
Fourteen-year old Gary Valenciano doing his first TV commercial, Fress Gusto, a root beer soda. It was aired in 1978. Wonder what happened to the product? You can watch the TV commercial here.
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is featured in the latest issue of The Ring magazine. Known as the "bible of boxing," The Ring has him the cover in the July issue and a 7-page article devoted to the prized pound-for-pound fighter.
“Can Voltes V defend the earth against the Boazan empire invasion?” says a 1978 newspaper ad announcing the TV debut of the popular Japanese animated cartoon series, “Voltes 5.” It made its first TV appearance and Premiere telecast on May 5, 1978 on Channel 7 and created a major impact among the Filipino televiewers especially the children. Every Friday night at 6 pm, Filipinos were glued to their seats watching each episode and were thrilled when the heroes headed by Steve Armstrong (Kenichi Gou in Japan) started to volt in to become Voltes V. It eventually became a household favorite and soon the talk of the town. It was such a phenomenon then. Just when the people were enjoying and following every episode of the series, came the fatal blow. Then President Ferdinand Marcos issued a directive banning Voltes V citing excessive violence as the main reason. Many believed that the basis behind the cancellation was the story’s content which can be compared to the Marcos regime. It’s a big blow for all the growing kids who followed the show unfailingly. I’m sure most of these kids up to this time, as an adult, hated Marcos for doing it--- a good example of dictatorship. Voltes V made a great comeback and was re-aired in the 1990s. The Voltes V craze was relived and rekindled. And it’s bigger than ever!!!
This is an original 70s Voltes V die-cast robot toy posted at ebay selling at a staggering php 35,900. It originally sells for php 500 to php 1,000 in 1978, a hefty amount that time. It became a sought-after piece and collector’s item when the Voltes V TV series was re-released in the 90s.
Pirated dvds and cds, such as shown on the right image above, are selling fast since the death of Pop King Michael Jackson.
In 1996, the 37-year old “King of Pop” Michael Jackson made his second Manila appearance with a two-day concert as part of the pop icon’s History World Tour. The concerts were held on December 8 and 10 at AsiaworldCity, Aguinaldo Blvd., Paranaque. In between, Jackson visited the pediatric ward of the ParanaqueCommunityHospital where he kissed and hugged several babies and brought cheers to thousands of fans that packed the grounds of the hospital.
Michael Jackson, only 17, first performed in Manila in 1976 together with his brothers, Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Randy (the youngest at 14 who replaced the ailing Germaine). The quintet popularly known as the “Jackson Five,” did a series of concerts--- at the Folk Arts Theater, February 13, 14 and 15 and at the Araneta Coliseum, February 17, 18 and 19, 1976.
No one can do it literally, of course. What one often does is to simply relive, or try to remember the past, the good old happy days, the years gone by. Some do it by reading old letters, some by looking at old albums and photographs. Some reminisce to talking to old friends. Well, others simply watch good old movies.
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