THE NINETIES # 470: EDU MANZANO, CYNTHIA LUSTER, DAN FERNANDEZ, SHARON YOUNG, JOHN CHEUNG, VIVIAN FOZ, RAMON ZAMORA, CHARLIE DAVAO IN "TINYENTE SAPLAN, WALANG KASUKAT SA TAPANG" (1994)

"Tinyente Saplan, Walang Kasukat sa Tapang" (1994)

Solar Films and Filmswell International

Release Date March 9, 1994

Release Date March 2, 1994

Story Joseph D. Velasquez

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Michael Lao, Eduardo Cabrales

Film Editor Samuel Domondon

Stunt Director Philip Kho

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Wilson Tieng, Alex L. Sembrano

Direction Godfrey Ho and Poch Bautista

Cast Edu Manzano, Cynthia Luster, Dan Fernandez, Sharon Young, John Cheung/ with special participation of Vivian Foz, Philip Kho, King Kong, Joji Isla, Ramon Zamora, Charlie Davao, Edwin Reyes, Eddie Tuazon, Rando Almanzor

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THE NINETIES # 469: VILMA SANTOS, RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., TOGETHER WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, MANJO DEL MUNDO, EDWIN REYES, TOM OLIVAR, TELLY BABASA, VIC VARRION IN "RELAKS KA LANG, SAGOT KITA" (1994)

"Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita" (1994)

Moviestars Productions and Novastar Productions

Release Date March 2, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Danny P. Cabreira

Cast Vilma Santos, Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr./ Also starring Perla Bautista, Manjo del Mundo, Edwin Reyes, Tom Olivar, Telly Babasa, Viv Varrion, Romeo Enriquez, Joe Baltazar, Vic Belaro, Allan Medina, Norman Herras, Boy Gomez/ Special participation- Jane Zaleta, Harold Zaleta

Beta Cover

THE NINETIES # 468: LORNA TOLENTINO, MAT RANILLO III, MARK GIL, AMY AUSTRIA, BETH TAMAYO IN "THE ELSA CASTILLO STORY, CHOP-CHOP LADY" (1994)

"The Elsa Castillo Story, Chop-Chop Lady" (1994)

FLT Films

Release Date February 24, 1994

Story and Screenplay Baby R. Nebrida

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano, Rose Loanzon Flaminiano

Direction Edgardo Vinarao

Cast Lorna Tolentino, Mat Ranillo III, Mark Gil, Amy Austria, Beth Tamayo/ Also starring Mona Lisa, Mia Gutierrez, Rio Ravelo

Original theatrical poster of "The Elsa Castillo Story, Chop-Chop Lady" (1994)

(Private Collection)

THE 2022 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL- "DELETER"- BEST PICTURE/ NADINE LUSTRE- BEST ACTRESS/ IAN VENERACION -BEST ACTOR

The movie, "Deleter" won the Best Picture Award in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, held at New Frontier theater, Tuesday, December 27. It romped away other major awards- Best Director (Mikhael Red); Best Actress (Nadine Lustre); Best Cinematography; Best Editing (Nikolas Red); Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. 

"Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told" took home the 2nd Best Picture Award; Best Actor (Ian Venaracion for "Nanahimik ang Gabi"); Best Supporting Actor (Mon Confiado for "Nanahimik ang Gabi" ); Best Supporting Actress (Dimples Romana for "My Father, Myself")

"Nanahimik ang Gabi" received the 3rd Best Picture Award. 

Here’s the full list of winners: 

Best Float: My Father, Myself 

Best Child Performer: Shawn Niño Gabriel, My Father, Myself

Best Sound: Deleter

Best Musical Score: Greg Rodriguez III, Nanahimik Ang Gabi 

Best Original Theme Song: “Ang Aking Mahal,” Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told

Best Visual Effects: Deleter

Best Production Design: Nananahimik Ang Gabi 

Best Editing: Nikolas Red, Deleter 

Best Cinematography: Deleter

Gender Sensitivity: My Teacher 

Stars of the Night: Ian Veneracion, Nadine Lustre

Marichu Vera-Perez Memorial Award: Vilma Santos-Recto

Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told 

Best Screenplay: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told

Best Supporting Actress: Dimples Romana, My Father, Myself 

Best Supporting Actor: Mon Confiado, Nanahimik Ang Gabi

Best Director: Mikhail Red, Deleter

Best Actor: Ian Veneracion, Nanahimik Ang Gabi 

Best Actress: Nadine Lustre, Deleter 

3rd Best Picture: Nanahimik Ang Gabi

2nd Best Picture: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told

Best Picture: Deleter

"Deleter" (2022)

"Family Matters" (2022)

"Labyu with an Accent" (2022)

"Mamasapano" (2022)

"My Father, Myself" (2022)

"My Teacher" (2022)

"Nanahimik ang Gabi"(2022)

"Partners in Crime" (2022)

THE NINETIES # 467: MANILYN REYNES, ZOREN LEGASPI, HERBERT BAUTISTA AND AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH MARITONI FERNANDEZ, NANETTE INVENTOR, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, AI-AI DELAS ALAS & JACLYN JOSE IN "MULTO IN THE CITY" (1994)

"Multo in the City" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date February 24, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose javier Reyes

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Don Escudero

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Manilyn Reynes, Zoren Legaspi, Herbert Bautista and Aiko Melendez/ together with Maritoni Fernandez, Nanette Inventor, Cherry Pie Picache, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Cita Astals, Vangie Labalan, Mae McLaughlin & Jaclyn Jose/ Also starring Romy Romulo, Meann Adonis, Ogie Diaz, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe, Pocholo Montes, Mon Confiado, Myrna Rosales, Tanya Iwakawa and Angel Confiado

THE NINETIES # 466: EDDIE GARCIA, DINA BONNEVIE AND VERNON WELLS IN "ULTIMATUM (TO LOSE IS TO DIE)" (1994)

"Ultimatum (To Lose is to Die)" (1994)

Viva Films

Release Date February 23, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humild 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Gervacio Santos

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Eddie Garcia, Dina Bonnevie and Vernon Wells/ Akso starring Manjo del Mundo, Archie Adamos, Ernie Zarate, Bob McParland, Joe Sabatino, Jim Broome, Ken Metcalfe, Joe Lucchero, Hewnry Strzalkowski, Pauul Holmes, Ronald Asinas, Jimmy Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 465: RONNIE RICKETTS, CRISTINA GONZALES, MARIZ, TOGETHER WITH TONY FERRER, JESS LAPID, JR., JULIO DIAZ, BING DAVAO, REZ CORTEZ, DINKY DOO, JR., NICK ROMANO IN "MATINIK NA KALABAN" (1994)

"Matinik na Kalaban" (1994)

EDL Productions

Release Date February 17, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera, Boy Dominguez

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Bobby Bautista

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Cristina Gonzales, Mariz/ together with Tony Ferrer, Jess Lapid, Jr., Julio Diaz, Bing Davao, Rez Cortez, Dinky Doo, Jr./ Also starring Nick Romano, Renato del Prado, Jojo de Leon, Mila Montanez, Uzman Hasim, Dong Serrano, Robert Miller, Christopher Ricketts, Ver Rodriguez/ Special participation- Max Alvarado, Joy Samson  /Introducing Jayson Ricketts, Falcon Ferrer, Jr.

THE NINETIES # 464: ROMNICK SARMENTA, AIKO MELENDEZ AND GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON ROA, DANTE RIVERO, JEFFREY SANTOS, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, MICHAEL LOCSIN, DICK ISRAEL, DON UMALI AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "BAWAL NA GAMOT" (1994)

"Bawal na Gamot" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 17, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Aiko Melendez and Gardo Versoza/ together with Boota Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Jeffrey Santos, Mikee Villanueva, Michael Locsin, Dick Israel, Don Umali and Jess Lapid, Jr./ Also starring Fred Moro, Jimmy Reyes, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Pocholo Montes, Ben Sagmit, Danny Labra, Danny Riel, Mon Confiado/ Special Participation- Perla Bautista, Lito Legaspi, Ruben Rustia, Juan Rodrigo, Willie Garte

Full Movie

Theatrical Trailer

THE NINETIES # 463: CHIQUITO, ANDREW E., NIDA BLANCA, VINA MORALES, WITH LEO MARTINEZ, DONNA CRUZ, DALE VILLAR, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ AND DINDI GALLARDO IN "PINAGBIYAK NA BUNGA (LOOKALAYK)" (1994)

"Pinagbiyak na Bunga (Lookalayk)" (1994)

Viva Films

Release Date February 16, 1994

Story and Screenplay Ben Feleo, Ely Matawaran, Reynaldo Castro

Cinematography Ernie dela Paz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Chiquito, Andrew E., Nida Blanca and Vina Morales/ with Leo Martinez, Donna Cruz, Dale Villar, Ruby Rodriguez, Raffy Rodrigue & Dindi Gallardo/ Also Starring Jaime Garchitorena, Audra Valero, Richard de Dios, Joel Lozano, Tintoy/ Special participation- Rod Navarro

Beta Cover

 

THE NINETIES # 462: LITO LAPID, KRIS AQUINO, EDU MANZANO, ZOREN LEGASPI, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, TONY FERRER, EFREN REYES, JR., JESS LAPID, JR., EDGAR MORTIZ, EDGAR MANDE IN "GERON OLIVAR" (1994)

"Geron Olivar" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date February 10, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jun Lawas, Henry Nadong, Joji Vitug

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Robert Lee

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong'

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jesus Jose (aka. Lito Lapid)

Cast Lito Lapid, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi/ together with Nida Blanca, Tony Ferrer, Edren Reyes, Jr., Jess Lapid, Jr., Edgar Mortiz, Edgar Mande, Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez and Jackie Forster

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THE NINETIES # 461: SHARON CUNETA, RICHARD GOMEZ, TONTON GUTIERREZ, BING LOYZAGA, CHARINA, HAZEL HUELVES IN "KAPANTAY AY LANGIT" (1994)

"Kapantay ay Langit" (1994)

Viva Films

Release Date February 9, 1994

Story and Screenplay Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Joel Lamangan

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez, Tonton Gutierrez, Bing Loyzaga, Charina, Hazel Huelves/ Also starring Liza Lorena, Subas Herrero, Romeo Rivera, Tyrone Sasson, Ramon Recto/ Special Participation- Rosemarie Gil, Mandy Ochoa, Alexander Vera-Perez

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 460: DOLPHY, VANDOLPH, SHERYL CRUZ, ZOREN LEGASPI, NANETTE MEVED, PAQUITO DIAZ, BABALU, PALITO, SUBAS HERRERO, BELLA FLORES, REZ CORTEZ IN "HATAW TATAY HATAW" (1994)

"Hataw Tatay Hataw"(1994)

Regal Films

Release Date Febraury 3, 1994

Story Loida Virina

Screenplay Cesar Cosme

Cinematography Oscar Querijero

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Cast Dolphy, Vandolph, Sheryl Cruz, Zoren Legaspi, Nanette Medved/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Babalu, Palito, Subas Herrero, Bella Flores, Rez Cortez/ Guest- Shintaro Valdez

THE NINETIES # 459: RAYMART SANTIAGO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SUNSHINE CRUZ, TOGETHER WITH ZALDY ZHORNACK, JESS LAPID, JR., KIER LEGASPI, LIZA LORENA, LITO LEGASPI, LOVELY RIVERO IN "DINO OBRERO, HARING DAGA" (1994)

"Dino Obrero, Haring Daga" (1994)

Pioneer Films

Release Date February 2, 1994

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Film Editor Tony Sy

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Direction Cesar SB. Abella

Cast Raymart Santiago, Sunsine Cruz/ Also starring Zaldy Zshornack, Jess Lapid. Jr., Kier Legaspi, Liza Lorena, Lito Legaspi, Lovel Rivero, Dan Fernandez, Manjo del Mundo, Carol Dauden and Max Alvarado

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 458: KRIS AQUINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ERIC QUIZON, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, JOHNNY DELGADO, WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, ANN VILLEGAS, JENETTE FERNANDO IN "ELSA CASTILLO STORY... ANG KATOTOHANAN" (1994)

"Elsa Castillo Story...Ang Katotohanan" (1994)

OctoArts Films

Release Date January 27, 1994

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Orly R. Ilacad

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Kris Aquino (in the title role), Eric Quizon, Miguel Rodriguez, Johnny Delgado/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Ann Villegas, Jenette Fernando, Lucy Quinto, Ernie Zarate

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 457: FERNANDO POE, JR., PAQUITO DIAZ, JOHNNY DELGADO, DICK ISRAEL, BERTING LABRA, RUEL VERNAL AND MAX ALVARADO/ INTRODUCING MICHELLE ALDANA IN "HINDI PA TAPOS ANG LABAN" (1994)

"Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban" (1994)

Viva Films

January 26, 1994

Story Pablo S. Gomez, 

Screenplay Manuel 'Manny' Buising,

Cinematography Ver Reyes, Sergio Lobo

Film Editors Augusto Salvador, Rene Tala

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Paquito Diaz, Johnny Delgado, Dick Israel, Berting Labra, Ruel Vernal and Max Alvarado/ Introducing Michelle Aldana/ Also starring Tony Bernal, Ernie Zarate, Boy Roque, Vic Varrion, Eddie Arenas, Augusto Victa, Gamaliel Viray, Jimmy Garcia and Michelle Ann Lopez/ Featuring Ryan 'Atong; Redillas, Sunshine Dizon

THE NINETIES # 456: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALICE DIXSON, WITH EDGAR MORTIZ, JEAN GARCIA, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, MARCO BALLESTEROS, RACQUEL MONTESSA AND MARITA ZOBEL IN "BAKIT NGAYON KA LANG" (1994)

"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (1994)

OctoArts Films

Release Date January 18, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose Dalisay, Jr., Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Christopher e Leon, Alice Dixson/ Also Starring Edgar Mortiz, Jean Garcia, Ruby Rodriguez  Marco Ballesteros, Racquel Montessa and Marita Zobel / Introducing Rannie Raymundo

THE NINETIES # 455: MANILYN REYNES, ANJO YLLLANA, VANDOLPH, BENJIE PARAS, TOGETHER WITH CARMINA VILLARROEL, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO IN "BULAG, PIPI AT BINGI" (1994)

"Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date January 18, 1994

Story and Screenplay Divino Reyes, Jose Bartolome, Woodrow Serafin

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Sunny Ilacad

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey Marquez

Cast Manilyn Reynes, Anjo Yllana, Vandolph, Benjie Paras,/together with Carmina Villarroel, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso/ Special Guest stars- Charito Solis, Joey Marquez/ Also Starring Al Tantay, Cheska Diaz, Erik Cayetano, Bimbo Bautista, Mike Gayoso and Ogie Diaz/ Introducing Camille Veroza/ Specvial Participation- Tia Pusit, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Flora Gasser, Jun Lalin, Richard Pinlac, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe and Max Alvarado/ with Vangie Labalan, Joji Isla, Pocholo Montes, Whitney Tyson

Original theatrical poster of "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)

(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 454: DAWN ZULUETA, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, EFREN REYES, JR., TOBY ALEJAR, ATOY CO, LOVELY RIVERO, RUEL VERNAL, DON UMALI, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND BALDO MARRO IN "CHINATOWN 2 (THE VIGILANTES)" (1994)

"Chinatown 2 (The Vigilantes)" (1994)

Four N Films

Release Date January 12, 1994

 Screenplay Jerry O. Tirazona

Cinematography Pablo bautista

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Teodora S. Niqui

Direction Manuel Marcos and Roger Baruelo

Cast Dawn Zulueta, Monsour del Rosario, Efren Reyes, Jr., Toby Alejar, Atoy Co, Lovely Rivero, Ruel Vernal, Don Umali, Zandro Zamora, Noel Nuqui, Nilo Nuqui and Baldo Marro/ Also starring Renato del Prado, Eddie Forte, Vic Santos, Lito Castillo, Howard Caleta, Pocholo Montes/ Featuring Sheila Songcuan, Karen Salas/ Introducing Cristine Esguerra

THE NINETIES # 453: VIC SOTTO, CYNTHIA LUSTER, TOGETHER WITH GLORIA SEVILLA, LARRY SILVA, VAL SOTTO, RITCHIE REYES, YOYONG MARTIREZ IN "ONCE UPON A TIME IN MANILA" (1994)

"Once Upon A Time in Manila" (1994)

M-Zet Films, Inc. and Harvest International Films Corp.

Release Date January 11, 1994

Story and Screenplay Tony Y. Reyes, Marvic Sotto

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Jojo Magno

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producers Marvic Sotto, Jose Yu

 Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Cynthia Luster/ together with Gloria Sevilla, Larry Silva, Val Sotto, Ritchie Reyes, Yoyong Martirez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Charlie Davao, Yoyoy Villame, Tiya Pusit, Larissa Ledesma, Protacio Dee, Ever Etafo/ Introducing Barbie Jones Ang/ Special Participation- Rio Diaz, Ruby Rodriguez, Augusto Victa, Babalu

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 452: KRIS AQUINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALVIN PATRIMONIO, JERRY CODINERA, PAUL 'BONG' ALVAREZ, TOGETHER WITH ROBERT AREVALO, BARBARA PEREZ, BELLA FLORES, MITCH VALDES IN "TASYA FANTASYA (MAID IN HEAVEN)" (1994)

"Tasya Fantasya (Maid in Heaven)" (1994)

Golden Lions Film Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 11, 1994

Cinematography Ernesto Dominguez

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Gabby Francisco

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Executive Producers Donna Villa and Carlo J. Caparas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Kris Aquino (in the title role), Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera, Paul 'Bong' Alvarez/ with the special participation of Jun Limpot/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Barbara Perez, Bella Flores, Mitch Valdes, Almira Muhlach, Ramil Rodriguez, Bomber Moran Dick Israel/ Featuring other PBA players- Peter Aguilar, Elmer Cabahug, Benny Cheng, Harmon Codeinera, Elmer Guanio, Dwight Lago, Olsen Racela/ with Chot Reyes, Jinky Oda, Renato del Prado, Ernie Forte, Ernie David, Dany Labra, Benjie Felipe, Steve Alcarado, Boy Mediavillo