THE FIFTIES # 288: GLORIA ROMERO, RIC RODRIGO, NORMA VALES, RUDY FRANCISCO, ROSA MIA IN MARS RAVELO'S "MARIPOSA" (1955)/ UPDATED

"Mariposa" (1955)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date May 20-29, 1955/ Life

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Luciano B. Carlos

Music Pastor de Jesus

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Norma Vales, Rudy Francisco, Rosa Mia, Aruray, Bella Flores, Rebecca del Rio, Herminia Carranza, Jose de Villa, Etang Discher, Panchito Alba

THE FIFTIES # 228: GLORIA ROMERO, RIC RODRIGO, WITH CHICHAY, TOLINDOY, ETANG DISCHER, BELLA FLORES, LEONORA RUIZ, IMELDA CONCEPCION IN MARS RAVELO'S "ANG BIYENANG HINDI TUMATAWA" (1954)/ UPDATED

 "Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa" (1954)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date August 28- September 6, 1954/ Dalisay

Story Mars Ravelo

Director Armando Garces

Cast Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Chichay, Tolindoy, Etang Discher, Bella Flores, Leonara Ruiz, Martin Marfil, Imelda Concepcion, Marcela Garcia

THE FIFTIES # 574: ALICIA VERGEL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CESAR RAMIREZ, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, BELLA FLORES, PRECY ORTEGA, MARTIN MARFIL IN "DIWANI" (1953)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION/ UPDATED

"Diwani" (1953)

Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.

Release Date July 9- 18, 1953/ Life

Serialized in Hiwaga Komiks

Direction Nardo Vercudia

Cast Alicia Vergel and Cesar Ramiez, Eddie Garcia, Bella Flores, Precy Ortega, Martin Marfil

"Diwani" (1953)

Katha at Guhit ni Nestor Redondo

Inilathala sa Hiwaga Komiks

THE FIFTIES # 112: FRED MONTILLA, GLORIA ROMERO, WITH VAN DE LEON, VEN MEDINA, BELLA FLORES, TONY CAYADO, MARIN MARFIL, JUSTINA DAVID, TOTOY TORRENTE, RAMON REVILLA, HORACIO MORELOS IN "SIKLAB SA BATANGAS" (1952)/ UPDATED 

"Siklab sa Batangas" (1952)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date July 19-28, 1952/ Dalisay Theater

Direction Nardo Vercudia

Cast Fred Montilla, Gloria Romero, Van de Leon, Ven Medina, Bella Flores, Tony Cayado, Martin Marfil, Justina David, Totoy Torrente, Armando Garces, Aring Bautista, Horacio Morelos, Ramon Revilla, Nardo Vercudia, Maria Ballesteros

THE FIFTIES # 102: TESSIE AGANA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TESSIE MARTINEZ, VAN DE LEON, ROSA MIA, BELLA FLORES, BOY ALANO, ETANG DISCHER, GLORIA ROMERO AND CHICHAY & TOLINDOY IN MARS RAVELO'S "REBECCA" (1952)/ UPDATED

 

“Rebecca” (1952)
Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.
Release Date January 1- 12, 1952/ Rialto

Serialized in Tagalog Klasiks
Story Mars Ravelo
Direction Olive de la Torre
Cast Tessie Agana, Tessie Martinez, Van de Leon, Rosa Mia, Bella Flores, Boy Alano, Etang Discher, Gloria Romero and Chichay & Tolindoy

 

THE FIFTIES # 77: ALICIA VERGEL, CESAR RAMIREZ, WITH BELLA FLORES, BERT OLIVAR, PEDRO FAUSTINO, ROSA MIA, TOTOY TORRENTE IN "BERNARDO CARPIO" (1951)/ UPDATED

"Bernardo Carpio"
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date May 31, 1951/ Life
Story Dr. Fausto J. Galauran
Direction Artemio Tecson and Benjamin Resella

Cast Alicia Vergel, Cesar Ramirez, Bella Flores, Bert Olivar, Pedro Faustino, Rosa Mia, Totoy Torrente, Boy Madamba, Matty Torres and thousands of extras

photo credit to James de la Rosa/ Baul ni Juan

THE FIFTIES # 78: TESSIE AGANA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), VAN DE LEON, BELLA FLORES, MARIA CRISTINA, ROSA MIA, JOSE DE VILLA, ARURAY AND INTRODUCING BOY ALANO, TONY CAYADO IN MARS RAVELO'S "ROBERTA" (1951)/ UPDATED

Sampaguita Pictures was established in 1937 and was hit by a huge fire in 1951 with hundreds of film prints destroyed. The movie, Roberta starring Tessie Agana in her first lead role as a battered child, became one of the sensational hits of the year and saved the company from bankruptcy.

The movie made Tessie Agana the studio's biggest draw and box-office champion and hailed as one of the biggest child stars of the decade.

"Roberta"
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date March 2-11, 1951/ Life
Story Mars Ravelo
Direction Olive La Torre
Cast Tessie Agana, Van de Leon, Bella Flores, Maria Cristina, Rosa Mia, Jose de Villa, Aruray/ Introducing Boy Alano, Tony Cayado

POST-WAR ERA TAGALOG MOVIES # 4: NORMA BLANCAFLOR, JOSE PADILLA, JR., TONY ARNALDO, WITH BELLA FLOR, LUIS VIZCONDE, ZONY QUIZON, JOSE REYNALDO, PEDRO FAUSTINO, AMPARO PEREZ IN "OO AKO'Y ESPIYA" (1946)

"Oo Ako'y Espiya" (1946)
Sta. Maria Pictures, Inc.
Release Date May 2- 13, 1946/ Dalisay Theater 

Writer Paquito Bolero
Music Constancio de Guzman
Director Francisco Lizaso and Olive La Torre
Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Norma Blancaflor, Tony Arnaldo, Bella Flor, Luis Vizconde,  Zony Quizon, Jose Reynaldo, Pedro Faustino, Amparo Perez

 

THE 2000s # 106: EDDIE GARCIA, ISABEL GRANADA, KLAUDIA KORONEL, LONG MEJIA, WITH ALVIN ANSON, CRIS DALUZ, BELLA FLORES, DEXTER DORIA, ODETTE KHAN IN "KAPITAN AMBO, OUTSIDE DE KULAMBO" (2001)

A barangay captain embarks on a journey to cure his erectile dysfunction. It looks like he found one when he meets  pole dancer and now connives with her so he can get back at his wife who left him.

"Kapitan Ambo, Outside de Kulambo" (2001)

FLT Films International

Release Date November 21, 2001

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Production Design Winky Gonzales

Story, Screenplay and Direction Joven Tan

Cast Eddie Garcia, Isabel Granada, Klaudia Koronel, Long Mejia/ Also Starring Alvin Anson, Cris Daluz, Bella Flores, Dexteer Doria, Jaime dela Cruz, Odette Khan, Vangie Labalan, Sammy Lagmay, Rita Magdalena, Tiya Pusit

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THE 2000s # 61: BERNADETTE ALLYSON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANTOINETTE TAUS, ONEMIG BONDOC, ELIZABETH OROPESA, GLADYS REYES AND AN ALL STAR CAST, THREE EPISODES, THREE DIRECTORS IN "TABI TABI PO" (2001)

*A fitness instructor's desire to live a normal life is hindered by her vampire relatives.

*Underworld creatures help a young woman find the truth behind her father's mysterious death.

*Two demon sisters are in constant battle as one wants a normal life while the other is serious in destroying mankind.

"Tabi Tabi Po" (2001)

FLT Filims

Release Date January 31, 2001

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Three Episodes

Episode 1- "Vampira"

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Bernadette Allyson, Wowie de Guzman, Izza Ignacio, Stefano Mori, Michael Roy Jornales, Jefferson Long, Berting Labra, Enrico Contreras, Joanna Gonzales

Episode 2- "Engkantada"

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Antoinette Taus, Onemig Bondoc, Joanne Quintas, Alvin Anson, Cita Astals, Jessette Prospero, Richard Joson

Episode 3- "Demonyita"

Direction Joven Tan

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Gladys Reyes, Raymond Bagatsing, Angelica Panganiban, Piel Morena, Melissa Mendez, Bella Flores, Mely Tagasa, Cris Daluz

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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 # 2: CIARA SOTTO, APRIL BOY REGINO, MANILYN REYNES, MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO, WITH LINDSAY CUSTODIO, TROVADOR RAMOS, JR., PRECIOUS VALENCIA, GABRIEL ROMULO AND INTRODUCING MANNY PACQUIAO IN "'DI KO KAYANG TANGGAPIN" (2000)

Three half brothers--- an aspiring recording artist, an amateur boxer and an ambitious young man--- will do everything to fulfill their dream of being rich and successful.

"'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin" (2000)

World Arts Cinema

Release Date January 12, 2000

Story and Screenplay Dolan Harmond, Wilsa dela Cruz

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Danny Javier

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Willy Milan

Cast Ciara Sotto, April Boy Regino, Manilyn Reynes, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo/ Introducing Manny Pacquiao/ Also starring Lindsay Custodio, Trovador Ramos, Jr., Preciuos Valencia, Gabriel Romulo, Paolo Robles, Marissa Sanchez/ with Cita Astals, Bella Flores, Justine Draper, Vangie Labalan, Archie Adamos, Naty Santiago, Ian Veneracion

THE NINETIES # 1015: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH JAY MANALO, BONG VILLAFUERTE, SUSAN JANE RITTER, DICK ISRAEL, RUEL VERNAL IN "GINTO'T Pilak" 91998)

A man and a woman are being hunted by the Yakuza after the woman received a lot of money and precious information from a dead member of the group.

"Ginto't Pilak"(1998)

Viva Films

Release Date November 11, 1998

Story Henry Nadong, Romy Suzara

Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Jr.

Cinematography Pablo 'Ambo' Bautista

Film Editor Alvin Vinarao

Production Design Ben Paumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Jay Manalo, Bony Villafuerte, Susan Jane Ritter, Dick Israel, Ruel Vernal, Roldan Aquino, Berting Labra, Bella Flores, Gabriel Romulo, Wilson Go, Val Iglesias, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Tsing Tong Tsai, Dinah Dominguez, Romy Romulo, Vic Varrion

THE NINETIES # 982: DOLPHY, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, VANDOLPH AND BABALU, WITH ZENY ZABALA, APPLE ZUNIGA AND JEFFREY QUIZON IN "TATAYNIC" (1998)

Unhappy with her materialistic mom who wants her to marry a rich man, a woman decides to end her life by jumping from the hull of a ship. She is saved by a dance instructor and they eventually fall in love with each other.

"Tataynic" 91998)

RVQ Productions

Release Date May 27, 1998

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Lito Dalay

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Rodolfo V. Quizon

Story, Screenplay and Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Dolphy, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vnandolph and babalu/ Also Styarring Zeny Zabala, Apple Zuniga and Jeffrey Quizon/ Guest stars- Bella Flores, Larry Silva

THE SEVENTIES # 1273: ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHANDA ROMERO, TRIXIA GOMEZ AND ALONA ALEGRE, WITH EDDI GUTIERREZ, DINDO FERNANDO, RUEL VERNAL AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN "PANG ADULTS LAMANG" (1977)

"Pang Adults Lamang (1977)

Emperor Films

Release Date September 29, 1977

Story and Screenplay Allan Jayme Rabaya

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Musical Director Tito Sotto

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Chanda Romero, Trixia Gomez and Alona Alegre/ with Eddie Gutierrez, Dindo Fernando, Ruel Vernal and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also starring Anita Linda, Bella Flores, Mary Walter, Jose Villafranca, Tony Carreon, Fanny/ Guest stars- Dexter Doria, Romeo Rivera, Freddie Yance

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THE SEVENTIES # 1271: GEORGE ESTREGAN, CARMEN RONDA, TRIXIA GOMEZ, WITH ROSEMARIE GIL, MARISSA DELGADO, NYMPHA BONIFACIO, BELLA FLORES, LUCITA SORIANO, GERALDINE, ESTHER VIZCONDE IN "SA AKIN KAYONG LAHAT... KUNG PUEDE" (1976)

"Sa Akin Kayong Lahat... Kung Puede" (1976)

B.K. Jimenez Productions

Release Date 1976

Story Evelina Inocencio

Screenplay Remy Ternate

Cinematography F.S.C. Buenseda, Generoso Gener

Musical Director Danny Holmsen

Executive Producer Corazon B. Tulio

Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast George Estregan Carmen Ronda, Trixia Gomez/ Alos Starring Rosemarie Gil, Marissa Delgado, Nympha Bonifacio, Bella Flores, Lucita Soriano, Geraldine, Esther Vizconde/ with Charlie Davao in a very special role/ Co-starring Jose Garcia, Estrella Kuenzler, Prospero Luna, Sabas San Juan, Naty Mallares, Lito Cruz, Filing Cudia and Venchito Galvez

THE SEVENTIES # 1266: BOOTS ANSON- ROA, RONALDO VALDEZ CHANDA ROMERO, RICKY BELMONTE, GINA PARENO, ANTHONY ALONZO IN "TATLONG KASALANAN" (1976)

"Tatlong Kasalanan" (1976)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date January 30, 1976

Direction Luciano B. Carlos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Rodolfo T. Meyer

Cast Boots Anson Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Chanda Romero, Ricky Belmonte, Gina Pareno, Anthony Alonzo/ Also starring Loretta Marquez, Bella Flores, Ely Roque, Alicia Alonzo, Mary Walter, Tita de Villa, Matimtiman Cruz, Rey Tomenes, Tamle Vergel/ Featuring Che-Che/ Guests- Tony Santos, Sr., Carlos Padilla, Jr.

THE NINETIES # 943: TOM TAUS, JR., BETH TAMAYO, AMY AUSTRIA, BEMBOL ROCO, LLOYD SAMARTINO, DENISE JOAQUIN, WITH BELLA FLORES, LOU VELOSO, JOEY GALVEZ IN "ANAK NG BULKAN" (1997)

A young boy and his giant bird is able to help the victims of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo even as the gigantic bird becomes the object of desire by individuals who only have their own interest in mind.

"Anak ng Bulkan' (1997)

Premiere Productions

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Mari Avellana

Cinematography Ricardo Remias, Leodigario Dalawis, Jr.

Film Editor Joseph Zucchero

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Tom Taus, Jr., Beth Tamayo, Amy Austria, Bembol Roco, Lloyd Samartino, Denise Joaquin/ Also starring Bella Flores, Lou Veloso, Joey Galvez, Bon Vibar, Joseph Reyes, Gary Lim

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THE NINETIES # 805: GLYDEL MERCADO, RAYMOND KEANNU, MIKE MAGAT, ADONIS LAXAMANA, JOANNE PASCUAL, BELLA FLORES IN "NAKAWIN MO ANG AKING PUSO" (1997)

A bored wife gets involved with a cab driver to get even with his mama's boy husband. The romance takes a bizarre twist after her husband finds out about her betrayal.

"Nakawin Mo ang Aking Puso" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date January 18, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Jay Linao

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Danny Jota

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Glydel Mercado, Raymond Keannu, Mike Magat, Adonis Laxamana, Joanne Pascual, Bella Flores, Elaine Lozana, Gina Genterola, Nena Tabalon, Joseph Pascual

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THE NINETIES # 795: ALMA CONCEPCION, TONTON GUTIERREZ, ERIK FRUCTUOSO, MIKE MAGAT, ANGELIKA, AIZA SEGUERRA IN "MANANANGGAL IN MANILA" (1997)

"Manananggal in Manila" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date January 4, 1997

Story and Screenplay Floy Quintos

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Mario O' Hara

Cast Alma Concepcion, Tonton Gutierrez, Erik Fructuoso, Mike Magat, Angelika, Aiza Seguerra/ Also starring Poppo Lontoc, Edwin O'Hara, Jasmin Mendoza and Bella Flores/ with Tony Angeles, Mon Confiado, Sammy Vencio, Ida Yaneza, Dante Balois, Edward Belaro, Allan Angeles, Janice Mendoza, Col. Apolonio Reyes, Sammy Vencio, Edwin Castillano, Tony Manalo, Illuminada Medrano