THE 2000s #140: ACE ESPINOSA, EMILIO GARCIA IN "PAROLA" (2002)

A fisherman meets an accident at sea, is rescued by a lighthouse caretaker but develops amnesia, forgetting that he already has a wife. He falls in love with the caretaker's daughter while his wife, thinking that he is already dead, also falls in love with another man.

"Parola" (2002)

Regal Films

Release Date April 17, 2002

Film Editor Joe Solo

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Production Design Eddie Roque

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Baldo Marro

Cast Ace Espinosa, Emilio Garcia

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THE 2000s # 120: JINGGOY ESTRADA, JUDY ANN SANTOS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, PYAR MIRASOL, ROBERT AREVALO, TROVADOR RAMOS, IZZA IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ IN "WALANG IWANAN... PEKSMAN" (2002)

A young woman goes to Manila to search for her long lost father. A man goes into hiding to escape a syndicate. A chance meeting leads to another and soon they find out that they play a significant ole in each other's life.

"Walang Iwanan... Peksman!" (2002)

Jolo Films

Release Date January 9, 2002

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Judy Ann Santos, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Ace Espinosa, Pyar Mirasol, Romy Diaz, Izza Ignacio, Trovador Ramos, Rommel Montano, Minnie Aguilar, Val Iglesias, Bryan Homecillo, Kuya Cesar

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THE 2000s # 104: MARK LAPID, KRISTINE HERMOSA, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, JESS LAPID, JR., PERLA BAUTISTA AND WITH A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF LITO LAPID AND ROI VINZON IN "DUGONG ASO (MABUTING KAIBIGAN, MASAMANG KAAWAY)" (2001)

"Dugong Aso (Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway)" (2001)

Megabuilt Films International

Release Date November 21, 2001

Story and Screenplay Arturo San Agustin

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Direction Koda

Direction Lito Lapid

Cast Mark Lapid, Kristine Hermosa/ Alo starring Ace Espinosa, Jess Lapid Jr., Perla Bautista, Eddie Arenas, Sharmaine Santiago, Kathleen Cruz/ with a special participation of Lito Lapid and Roi Vinzon

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THE 2000s # 63: PIEL MORENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR AND ACE ESPINOSA, WITH JULIO DIAZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, JEAN SABURIT, JOONEE GAMBOA, PAMELA ORTIZ AND IZZA IGNACIO IN "THE VIRGIN WIFE" (2001)

A beautiful woman lives under a curse--- every man she marries dies on their wedding day. She has  already married her three childhood friends and they all died. Now, another wedding proposal is in the offing.

"The Virgin Wife" (2001)

FLT Films

Release Date February 9, 2001

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Piel Morena (in the title role), Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor and Ace Espinosa/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jeffrey Santos, Jean Saburit, Joonee Gamboa, Pamela Ortiz and Izza Ignacio/ with Romy Romulo, Rey Pumaloy, Rosanna Magdalena, Don Pepot, Cloyd Robinson

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THE 2000s # 53: RUDY FERNANDEZ, LORNA TOLENTINO, RICKY DAVAO, GLYDEL MERCADO, ACE ESPINOSA, TRUBADOR 'JAMES' RAMOS, LEVI IGNACIO AND HERBERT BAUTISTA IN "PING LACSON, SUPER COP" (2000)

A true-to-life story that chronicles the major events in the life of a no-nonsense cop.

"Ping Lacson, Super Cop" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Film Editor Renewin Alano, Joyce Bernal

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa, Trubador 'James' Ramos, Levi Ignacio and Herbert Bautista/ Also starring Rez Cortez, Joonee Gamboa, Gamaliel Viray, Ray Ventura, Noni Buencamino, Rommel Montano, Pilar de Leon

THE 2000s # 23: JANNO GIBBS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RAMON ZAMORA, ACE ESPINOSA, LJ MORENO, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, DINO GUEVARRA IN "PEDRO PENDUKO, EPISODE II (THE RETURN OF THE COMEBACK)" (2000)

Forgetting his dream of becoming a movie star, a young man instead becomes a hero as he helps a kingdom overcome the threat of destruction.

"Pedro Penduko, Episode II (The Return of the Comeback)" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date May 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Dwight Gaston

Cinematography Rolly Manuel

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Adrian Torres

Musical Director Jim Cornejo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Erik Matti

Cast Janno Gibbs (in the title role), Ramon Zamora, Ace Espinosa, LJ Moreno, Lee Robin Salazar, Dino Guevarra/ Also starring Alyssa Gibbs, Goyong, Cholo Escano, Jeffrey Tam, John Arceo, Manny Castaneda, Christopher Escario, JJ Chua/ Guests- Rudy Fernandez, Christopher de leon, Cesar Montano, Joyce Jimenez, Ronaldo Valdez, Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Padilla, Michael V.

THE 2000s # 18: PHILLIP SALVADOR, SUNSHINE CRUZ, WITH JOKO DIAZ, BOB SOLER, JUN ARISTORENAS ACE ESPINOSA, CHUCK PEREZ, VIA VELOSO, MANDY OCHOA IN "PAG ORAS MO... ORAS MO NA" (2000)

A dedicated policeman turns to alcohol after his son takes a bullet intended for him. He meets a brilliant lawyer only to find out that she is the daughter of the drug lord who masterminded the plan that killed his son.

"Pag Oras Mo... Oras Mo Na" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date April 22, 2000

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Joko Diaz, Bob Soler, Jun Aristorenas, Ace Espinosa, Chuck Perez,  Jaime Fabregas,Via Veloso, Mandy Ochoa, Sylvia Sanchez, Emil Sandoval, Jimwell Stevens, Cris Vertido, Rene Hawkins, Edwin Reyes

THE NINETIES # 1094: ROBIN PADILLA, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, DENNIS PADILLA, RUSTOM PADILLA, ACE ESPINOSA IN "BILIB AKO SA 'YO" (1999)

A man and his team of security personnel get involved in a shootout with holduppers. He meets a young lady who turns out to be the sister of one of those killed in the shootout. His guilty conscience leads him to help the lady7 as he tries to evade the leaded of the holduppers who wants to get even.

"Bilib Ako sa 'Yo" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date September 15, 1999

Screenplay Eddie Rodriguez, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Robin Padilla, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Eddie Gutierrez, Dennis Padilla, Rustom Padilla, Ace Espinosa/ Co-starring Allan K, Royette Padilla, Jun Hidalgo, Boy Roque, July Hidalgo, Tintoy, Gil Carino, Jun Arenas, Leechard Sicangco

THE NINETIES # 1080: ALBERT MARTINEZ, SUNSHINE CRUZ, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, RAYMOND BAGATSING, RYAN EIGENMANN, JAIME FABREGAS IN ERIK MATTI'S "EKIS" (1999)

A battered wife and her lover, whom she doesn't know was actually a kidnapper, want to start a new life together. Things go wrong when the police bust the ransom payoff and the wife, caught by her husband packing, kills her husband during a fight that ensues.

"Ekis" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date July 28, 1999

Screenplay Erik Matti, Carmel Orbida, Jet Orbida

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Erik Matti

Cast Albert Martinez, Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Ace Espinosa, Raymond Bagatsing, Ryan Eigenmann, Jaime Fabregas

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THE NINETIES # 1018: CESAR MONTANO, ACE ESPINOSA, SUSAN JANE RITTER, MICKEY FERRIOLS, WITH JESS LAPID, JR., RICHARD BONNIN, REZ CORTEZ, JOONEE GAMBOA IN "WARFREAK: WALANG SINASANTO, WALANG PINAPATAWAD" (1998)

A man is out to avenge the tragic death of his beautiful fiancée on their wedding day. He meets another young lady and helps her in running away from an arranged marriage. Action ensues when the lady's fiancé, a henchman of a Chinatown kingpin, reclaims his bride-to-be.

"Warfreak: Walang Sinasanto, Walang Pinapatawad" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date November 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino and Rudy Dino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa, Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Toto Natividad and Cesar Montano

Cast Cesar Montano, Ace Espinosa, Sarah Jane Ritter, Mickey Ferriols/ Also starring Jess Lapid, Jr., Richard Bonnin, Rez Cortez, Joonee Gamboa, Rommel Montano, Criz Vertido, Atoy Co, PJ Oreta, Nanding Fernandez, Cris Aguilar, Danny Ramos, Augusto Victa

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THE NINETIES # 969: ACE ESPINOSA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PIA PILAPIL, MARICEL MORALES, RAMON CHROSTOPHER IN "BALASUBAS" (1998)

A man betrays his own neighbors in favor of a job and money for his sick mother. Conflict arises when he becomes a suspect in the don's murder and he has to prove his innocence.

"Balasubas" (1998)

Neo Films

An RNB Films Presentation

Release Date April 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Cyrus Khan

Musical Director Mitch Morala

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Ace Espinosa (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Tonton Gutierrez, Pia Pilapil, Maricel Morales, Ramon Christopher/Also starring Ryan 'Atong' Redillas, Berting Labra, Don Umali, Lucas Valdez/ Special Participation of Perla Bautista, Teresita 'Darling' Rivera/ with Boy Roque, Alex Cunanan, Rey Bejar, Barry Canlas

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THE NINETIES # 950: ONEMIG BONDOC, RED STERNBERG, RICA PERALEJO, MICHAEL FLORES, JAKE ROXAS, BERNADETTE ALLYSON AND ACE ESPINOSA IN "SILAW" (1998)

Curious about a bright glow that they saw while on a camping trip, a group of youngsters crosses paths with two surviving navy SEAL commanders and together they launch a grand plot to save the world.

"Silaw" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date January 10, 1998

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Kelly Cruz

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mark Reyes

Cast Onemig Bondoc, Red Sternberg, Rica Peralejo, Michael Flores, Jake Roxas, Bernadette Allyson and Ace Espinosa/ Also starring Ricardo Cepeda, Brando Legaspi, Lee Robin Salazar, Sophia Alonso & Ronaldo Valdez/ Co-starring Jimmy Fabregas, Erfnie Zarate, Pocholo Montes, Toby Alejar, Ramon Recto, Mon Confiado, Jon Ilagan, Angel Baldomar

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THE NINETIES # 942: MANSUETO 'ONYOK' VELASCO, JR., INA RAYMUNDO, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, GLORIA SEVILLA, AMADO CORTEZ, MANDY OCHOA, MARCO SALVADOR, BEBONG OSORIO, OLIVE MADRIDEJOS, ROBERT TALBY IN "THE ONYOK VELASCO STORY" (1997)

A boxer traces his rise to fame as a boxer--- from his humble beginnings to his lucky bouts in amateur boxing and his eventual victory in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

"The Onyok Velasco Story" (1997)

Viva Films

An RS Productions

Release Date December 17, 1997

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco, Jr., Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Ace Espinosa,  Gloria Sevilla, Amado Cortez, Mandy Ochoa, Marco Salvador, Bebong Osorio, Olive Madridejos, Robert Talby/ Special Participation of Stella Ruiz, Efren Reyes, Jr., Dencio Padilla, Dindo Arroyo

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THE NINETIES # 884: ACE ESPINOSA, JAY MANALO, RUFA MAE QUINTO, DICK ISRAEL, DEXTER DORIA AND A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF JOYCE JIMENEZ IN "HABANG NASAKSAKTAN, LALONG TUMATAPANG" (1997)

Wrongly accused of a crime, a man struggles to regain his self-worth and self-respect while trying to fulfill a commitment he made to his childhood sweetheart.

"Habang Nasasaktan, Lalong Tumatapang" (1997)

Viva Films

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Release Date July 30, 1997

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Claro Gonzales

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Ace Espinosa, Jay Manalo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Dick Israel, Dexter Doria/ with Iwi Nicolas, Lester Llansang/, Tita de Villa, Boy Roque, Danny Labra / with the special participation of Joyce Jimenez

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THE NINETIES # 828: JOKO DIAZ, ACE ESPINOSA, DEREK DEE, GLORIA SEVILLA, EFREN REYES, JR., ISABEL GRANADA, KIER LEGASPI AND INTRODUCING JOYCE JIMENEZ IN "BOY CHICO HULIHIN... BEN TUMBLING" (1997)

A honest and fearless cop is out to catch a notorious criminal.

"Boy Chico Hulihin... Ben Tumbling" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date March 19, 1997

Cinematography Claro Gonzales

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Joko Diaz, Ace Espinosa, Derek Dee, Gloria Sevilla, Efren Reyes, Jr., Isabel Granada, Kier Lergaspi/ Introducing Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Ruel Vernal, Romy Diaz, Roldan Aquino, Boy Roque, Levi Ignacio, Renato del Prado, Romeo Pena

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THE NINETIES # 809: ACE ESPINOSA, EDU MANZANO, AMANDA PAGE, MARK GIL, MARITONI FERNANDEZ IN "SIMARON: BARYA LANG ANG HALAGA NG ULO MO" (1997)

The generosity of a retired general's son knows no bounds but when he is hunted by a syndicate, he finds himself alone in the game and there is no other recourse but to fight back.

"Simaron: Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date January 22, 1997

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Jun Aristorenas

Cast Ace Espinosa, Edu Manzano, Amanda Page, Mark Gil, Maritoni Fernandez/ Also starring Jon Achaval, Sofia Alfonso, Chinggoy Alonso, Jun Aristorenas, Alex Cunanan, Levi Ignacio, Jake Joson, Brandon Legaspi, Willie Revillame, Jessica Rodriguez, Boy Roque, Chris Warner

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THE NINETIES # 744: RAYMART SANTIAGO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, JOEL TORRE, RACHEL ALEJANDRO, RUBY MORENO, ACE ESPINOSA AND INTRODUCING ANGEL AQUINO IN "MUMBAKI" (1996O)

"Mumbaki" (1996)

Neo Films and John Hopkins Entertainment

Release Date August 14, 1996

Screenplay Amado Lacuesta

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Story and Direction Antonio Jose Perez

Cast Raymart Santiago, Albert Martinez, Joel Torre, Rachel Alejandro, Ruby Moreno, Ace Espinosa/ Introduving Angel Aquino/ Also starring Ray Ventura, Pen Medina, Joe Gruta, Rolando Tino

THE NINETIES # 641: RAYMART SANTIAGO, ACE ESPINOSA, JAY MANALO AND JOKO DIAZ, TOGETHER WITH ROMEO VASQUEZ, JUN ARISTORENAS, EFREN REYES, JR., RICHARD BONNIN AND PIA PILAPIL IN "URBAN RANGERS" (1995)

 

"Urban Rangers" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date October 18, 1995

Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamina

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Raymart Santiago, Ace Espinosa, Jay Manalo and Joko Diaz/ Also starring Romeo Vasquez, Jun Aristorenas, Efren Reyes, Jr., Richard Bonnin and Pia Pilapil/with Bob Soler, Amado Cortez, Philip Gamboa, Dencio Padilla, Romeo Rivera, Zandro Zamora, Dave Manansala, Glen Almonte, Romy Romulo, Boy Roque, Danny Labra

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THE NINETIES # 602: JANNO GIBBS, MIKEE COJUANGCO, GENEVA CRUZ, RACHEL ALEJANDRO, ARNEL IGNACIO, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ, PACO ARESPACOCHAGA AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN "I LOVE YOU SABADO!!!" (1995)

"I Love You Sabado!!!" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date May 11, 1995

Story and Screenplay Dan Salamante and J. Erastheo Navoa

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Film Editor Edgardo Jarlego

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Direction Dennis Garcia

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction J. Erastheo Navoa

Cast Janno Gibbs, Mikee Cojuanco, Geneva Cruz, Rachel Alejandro, Arnel Ignacio, Raffy Rodriguez, Paco Arespacochaga and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also starring Max Alvarado, Conrad Poe, Romeo Rivera, Shielu Bharwani, Ace Espinosa, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Boy Roque, Junar Aristorenas

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THE NINETIES # 596: RAYMOND BAGATSING, KIER LEGASPI, MICHAEL RIVERO, MARCO POLO, JUDE ESTRADA AND JORGE ESTREGAN, TOGETHER WITH DANTE RIVERO, AL TANTAY, TOBY ALEJAR, ACE ESPINOSA, CRIS VILLANUEVA IN "HATULAN: BILIBID BOYS 2" (1995)

"Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2" (1995)

Diamond Jade Films

Release Date April 5, 1995

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Film Editor Rena Tala

Production Design Rogel Lopez

Musical Director Jessie Lazatin

Story, Screenplay and Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Raymond Bagatsing, Kier Legaspi, Michael Rivero, Marco Polo, Jude Estrada and Jorge Estregan/ together with Dante Rivero, Al Tantay, Toby Alejar, Ace Espinosa, Cris Villanueva/ with the special participation of Ana Atienza, Shirley Fuentes, Lovely Rivero, Maricel Morales and Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Jomar Cruz, Harvey Gomez, Ace Cruz, Ryan Aristorenas, Jason Roman/ Introducing Danny Ramos