THE WAR YEARS (1942- 1945): "THE GOLDEN AGE OF PHILIPPINE THEATER"/ ROGELIO DE LA ROSA, NORMA BLANCAFLOR, WITH KATY DE LA CRUZ, TUGUING & PUGUING, BIMBO DANAO, JOSE CRIS SOTO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, REBECCA GONZALES AND AN ALL-STAR CAST IN "BULAG NA PAG-IBIG" (1943)

After their successful stage appearance in "Si, Si Señorita," Rogelio de la Rosa and Norma Blancaflor came back to the theater in "Bulag na Pag-ibig," marking their first dramatic roles onstage. Billed as a gripping drama of love and prejudice, the production was presented by Filipinas Revue and directed by Gregorio Fernandez. The cast also featured Katy de la Cruz, Puguing and Tuguing, Bimbo Danao, Jose Cris Soto, Bayani Casimiro, and others.

The stage play smashed all previous box-office records and was hailed as "their greatest dramatic triumph." It ran for 5 weeks at Life Theater, from May 4 to to June 24.

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MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: LUNINGNING, SERAFIN GARCIA, WITH PATRING CARVAJAL, NENA SERRANO, MARTINA JIMENEZ, JOSE TRONI, MANUEL ELORIAGA, ARMANDO CRIS, SALVADOR ZARAGOZA, JOSE CRIS SOTO, BAYANI CASIMIRO IN "HALIMAW" (1941)/ UPDATED

 "Halimaw" (1941)

X-Otic Films

Release Date August 19- 27, 1941/ Dalisay 

Direction Tor Villano

Cast Luningning, Serafin Garcia, Patring Carvajal, Nena Serrano, Martina Jimenez, Jose Troni, Manuel Eloriaga, Armando Cris, Salvador Zaragosa, Jose Cris Soto, Bayani Casimiro

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"Movie flyers have been used by theater owners as promotional ads to drum up business for movies. They would print them up from materials provided by the studio, adding information on local screening times and locations. Although they were cheaply produced, many of the flyers were quite nicely designed and are now considered highly collectibles. In many cases the original films have been lost, making the surviving flyers the only visual record of numerous movies."

THE 2000s #150: BAYANI AGBAYANI, VHONG NAVARRO, WITH MS. GLORIA ROMERO, CARMINA VILLAROEL, MATET DE LEON, GLADYS REYES AND LONG MEJIA IN "CASS & CARY: WHO WANTS TO BE A BILLIONAIRE?" (2002)

A billionaire searches for her two grandchildren whom her son neglected at birth. Her lawyer finds them and soon one comical event after another ensues as the two try their best to fit into their new surroundings.

"Cass & Cary: Who Wants to be a Billionaire?" (2002)

Violett Films

Release Date June 5, 2002

Screenplay Jose N. Carreon

Film Editor Along Vinarao

Cinematography Jus Rasca

Production Design Arnold Almario

Music Jimmy Antiporda

Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Bayani Agbayani, Vhong Navarro/ Also starring Ms. Gloria Romero, Carmina Villaroel, Matet de leon, Gladys Reyes and Long Mejia

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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 # 93: EDDIE GARCIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH JACKIE FORSTER, ROBIN DA ROSA, MICHELLE BAYLE, JAIME FABREGAS, DICK ISRAEL, BERNARDO BERNARDO, BERTING LABRA IN "SANGGANO'T SANGGAGO" (2001)

Conquering his fear, a man agrees to share a home with an ex-convict who claims that he is the real owner of the house. They soon find out that the former's boss is the same man who set up the ex-convict. They now find a way to expose him and his illegal activities.

"Sanggano't Sanggago" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date October 10, 2001

Story and Screenplay Sherwin Buenvenida, Rolf Mahilom, Al Tantay, 

Edward Trespeces, Michiko Yamamoto

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design AlexOchoa

Musical Director Elhmir Saison

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Eddie Garcia, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Jackie Forster, Robin Da Rosa, Michelle Bayle, Jaime Fabregas, Dick Israel, Bernardo Bernardo, Berting Labra, Aiza Marquez, Caloy Alde, Cris Daluz, John Lesaca

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THE 2000s # 66: CESAR MONTANO, ROI VINZON, BAYANI AGBAYANI, KRISTINE HERMOSA, AMY AUSTRIA, DANIEL FERNANDO IN "HOSTAGE" (2001)

A marine soldier is out for revenge after his daughter is killed by a corrupt congressman.

"Hostage" (2001)

Star Cinema

Release Date February 28, 2001

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay, Andrew Paredes, Eric Francisco

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Cinematography Rey de Leon, Richard Padernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Cesar Montano, Roi Vizon, Bayani Agbayani, Kristine Hermosa, Daniel Fernando/ Also starring Moreen Guese, Rommel Montano, Richard Merck, Archie Adamos, Levi Ignacio

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THE 2000s # 45: JANNO GIBBS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, ANNE CURTIS, ANGELA VELEZ, WITH CHUBI DEL ROSARIO, CARLA GUEVARRA, RICO J. PUNO, CALOY ALDE, MARKY LOPEZ, AL TANTAY, JOVIT MOYA IN "JUAN & TED (WANTED)" (2000)

Two men escape from jail to avoid being executed. They work as school bus driver and conductor and befriend their bus riders who have problems of their own. Conflict arises when they take their wards in an unscheduled out-of-town trip that causes panic among their parents.

"Juan & Ted (Wanted)" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date December 6, 2000

Story Al Tantay, Rolf Mahilom, Bayani Agbayani, Dan Salamante, Sherwin

Screenplay Rolf Mahilom

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dan Salamante, Ruben Cadsawan

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Janno Gibbs, Bayani Agbayani, Anne Curtis, Angela Velez/ Also starring Chubi del Rosario, carla Guevarra, Rico J. Puno, Caloy Alde, Marky Lopez, Al Tantay, Jovit Moya, Vanna Garcia, Richard Merck, Dagul/ Special Participation- Inday Badiday, Mauren Larrazabal

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THE 2000s # 32: RANDY SANTIAGO, JOHN ESTRADA, WILLIE REVILLAME, WITH RODERICK PAULATE, AMY AUSTRIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, VANESSA DEL BIANCO, TRACY VERGEL, KRISTINE HERMOSA, BENTONG, GARY LIM IN "PERA O BAYONG (NOT DA TV)" (2000)

A group of friends join a noontime show hoping to win enough money to save their community from being demolished.

"Pera O Bayong (Not Da TV)" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date July 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Cuevas

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Ruben Cadsawan

Direction Edgar Mortiz

Cast Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Willie Revillame/ Also starring Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez, Bayani Agbayani, Vanessa del Bianco, Tracy Vergel, Kristine Hermosa, Bentong, Gary Lim/ Featuring Paquito Diaz, Mark Gil, Vangie Labanan, Mike Gayoso, Dinky Doo, Jr., Romy Santos, Cris Aguilar, Kiray and Bella Flores

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THE 2000s # 22: ANDREW E., BAYANI AGBAYANI, LEO MARTINEZ, RUFA MAE QUINTO, TRACY VERGEL IN "MANA-MANA, TIBA-TIBA" (2000)

A greedy man bequeaths all his wealth to the first two people who signs up in his wake guestbook. Two bumbling strangers show up and are the first to sign but they can only get their millions id they carry out the three conditions of the don.

"Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date May 17, 2000

Story and Screenplay Agnes de Guzman, Al Tantay, Dan Salamante

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design NancyArcega

Musical Director William Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Andrew E., Bayani Agbayani, Leo Martinez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Tracy Vergel/ Also starring Chuck Perez, Onyok Velasco, Maureen Larrazabal, Marissa Sanchez, Caloy Alde, Lito Calzado, Wilson Go, Philip Supnet, Cloyd Robinson, John Lesaca

 

THE NINETIES # 1111: PHILLIP SALVADOR, JESTONI ALARCON, CHARLENE GONZALES, WITH STELLA RUIZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, DINDO ARROYO, BAYANI AGBAYANI IN "RESBAK, BABALIKAN KITA" (1999)

A security guard joins a gold hunt headed by a general. Things get complicated when he gets involved with the general's battered kept woman.

"Resbak, Babalikan Kita" (1999)

Seiko Films

An AS Productions

Release Date November 29, 1999

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Renato' Ning-Ning' de Leon

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Jestoni Alarcon, Charlene Gonzales/ Also starring Stella Ruiz, Ricardo Cepeda, Dindo Arroyo, Bayani Agbayani, Eva Darren, Menggie Cobarrubias, Levi Ignacio, Fred Moro, Polly Cadsawan, RG Gutierrez  

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THE NINETIES # 1039: CESAR MONTANO, DAYANARA TORRES, WITH JOHN REGALA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, JORGE ESTREGAN, ROY ALVAREZ, GABRIEL ROMULO AND SERENA DALRYMPLE IN "TYPE KITA... WALANG KOKONTRA!" (1999)

A hard-hitting cop is requested by his cousin to pretend to be him and meet the cousin's Spanish pen pal. Trouble arises when the Spanish lady leads the cop to a wealthy antique collector who is linked to a drug syndicate.

"Type Kita... Walang Kokontra!" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date January 27, 1999

Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino, Rudy Dino

Production Design Tito Macatunggal

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Cesar Montano, Dayanara Torre/ Also starring John Regala, Bayani Agbayani, Jorge Estregan, Roy Alvarez, Gabriel Romulo and Serena Dalrymple/ Special Participation of Tracy Vergel/ with Pocholo Montes, Flora Gasser, Ernie Zarate

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THE NINETIES # 966: RAMON' BONG' REVILLA, JR., CHARLENE GONZALES, RONALDO VALDEZ, ROY ALVAREZ, AILEEN DAMILES, BAYANI AGBAYANI, REZ CORTEZ, KING GUTIERREZ AND JOKO DIAZ IN "BEN DELUBYO" (1998)

 A former military man and his comrades risk their lives and limbs to succeed in their secret mission to liquidate the leaders of the four most wanted syndicates of the land.

"Ben Delubyo" (1998)

Neo Films & RRJ Films

Release Date March 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Mitch Moralla

Direction Ike Jarlego

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Charlene Gonzales, Ronaldo Valdez, Roy Alvarez and Joko Diaz/ Introducing Aileen Damiles/ Also starring Bayani Agbayani, Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Roldan Aquino, Zandro Zamora, Ernie Zarate, Nanding Fernandez, Boy Roque, Edwin Reyes, Naty Santiago

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THE NINETIES # 964: AIKO MELENDEZ, ERIC QUIZON, WITH ARMANDO GOYENA, GINA PARENO, KOKO TRINIDAD AND SHAINA MAGDAYAO IN "PAGDATING NG PANAHON" (1998)

To get away from their respective families, a couple decides to live together only to separate because of many complications in their relationship. After one year, they meet again but this time, they agree that things are going to be different.

"Pagdating ng Panahon" (1998)

Garibaldi International

Released thru Star Cinema Productions

Release Date March 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Enrico Quizon, Jeffrey Quizon, Ronnie Quizon

Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo

Film Editor Katharina Santos

Production Design Ronnie Reyes

Musical Director Ardie Lopez

Direction Enrico S. Quizon

Cast Aiko Melendez, Eric Quizon/ Also starring Armando Goyena, Gina Pareno, Koko Trnindad and Shaina Magdayao/ with Bayani Agbayani, Mymy Davao, Eugene Domingo, Ervin Era, Clark Garcia, Ronnie Quizon

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THE NINETIES # 872: JESTONI ALARCON, VICTOR NERI, REGINE TOLENTINO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, MARK GIL, SUBAS HERRERO, BAYANI AGBAYANI IN "AMANOS, PATAS ANG LABAN" (1997)

Angry at a recruitment agency for failing to fulfill its promise of work abroad, a frustrated man kidnaps the daughter of the owner of the agency as another applicant makes use of the situation to his best advantage. 

"Amanos, Patas ang Laban" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Francis 'Jun'Posadas, Henry Nabong, Sonny Saret Abelardo

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Victor Neri, Regine Tolentino/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Mark Gil, Subas Herrero, Bayani Agbayani/ Co-starring Marita Zobel, Patrick dela Rosa, Edgar Mande, Joanne Salazar, Alwyn Uytingco and Sherilyn Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 865: ERIC QUIZON, REDFORD WHITE AND CAMILLE PRATS/ INTRODUCING REGINE TOLENTINO, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH NOVA VILLA, SUBAS HERRERO, NOEL TRINIDAD AND ARMANDO GOYENA IN "WANTED PERFECT MURDER" (1997)

"Wanted Perfect Murder" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 11, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ces Quesada, Divino Reyes

Cinematography Johnny Araojo, Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Eric Quizon, Redford White and Camille Prats/ Introducing Regine Tolentino, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Nova Villa, Subas Herrero, Noel Trinidad and Armando Goyena/ with Rez Cortez, Lito Pimentel, John Lapuz, CJ Ramos, Bojo Molina/ Co-starring Marco McKinley, Norman Mitchel, Tia Pusit, Jojo Isla, Joy Viado, Dang Cruz, Ani Peral Alonso, Arlene Tolibas

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