THE SEVENTIES # 766: GEORGE ESTREGAN, ANNA GONZALES, EDDIE GARCIA, PARALUMAN, VIC SILAYAN AND ELIZABETH OROPESA (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "HUWAG PAMARISAN! MISTER MO... LOVER BOY KO!" (1975)

"Huwag Pamarisan! Mister Mo... Lover Boy Ko!" (1975)

Crown Seven Film Productions

Release Date February 28, 1975

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Based on the novel by Efren Abueg

Screenplay Antonio S. Mortel and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast George Estregan, Anna Gonzales, Eddie Gracia, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also Starring Marian Samson, Ely Roque, Ernie Zarate

Film Review

by Cristina Pantoja- Hidalgo

The URIAN Anthology 1970-79

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THE SEVENTIES # 763: GINA PARENO, PINKY DE LEON, ELIZABETH OROPESA, ROSANNA ORTIZ AND GEORGE ESTREGAN IN "ITO'Y ISANG BALIW NA BALIW NA DAIGDIG" (1975)

"Ito'y Isang Baliw na Baliw na Daigdig" (1975)

Alaminos Films, Inc.

Release Date February 14, 1975

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Music Luigi

Story and Direction Danny Zialcita

Cast Gina Pareno, Pinky de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Rosanna Ortiz and George Estregan

THE SEVENTIES # 762: ROSANNA ORTIZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA AND DANTE VARONA IN "ANONG LAHI MAYROON SI ADAN" (1975)

"Anong Lahi Mayroon si Adan" (1975)

Cattleya Pictures

Release Date February 14, 1975

Story and Screenplay Hector C. Molina

Cinematography Nanding dela Cruz

Editor Albert Joseph

Music Demet Velasquez

Produced by Marina Cabreira

Direction Crisostomo Ibarra

Cast Rosanna Ortiz, Elizabeth Oropesa and Dante Varona/  Also Starring Leopoldo Salcedo, Van de Leon, Jerry Pons, Rocco Montalban, Venchito Galvez, Lito Hermosa and Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Roderick Paulate

THE SEVENTIES # 755: ZALDY ZSHORNACK, VIC VARGAS, EVA REYES, ELIZABETH OROPESA, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ IN "DUGO NG TARIKAN" (1975)

"Dugo ng Tarikan" (1975)

Dukeland Productions

Release Date January 17, 1975

Screenplay Clem T. Santiago

Cinematography Justo Paulino

Music Ernani Cuenco

Produced by Boy Duque

Story and Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Vic Vargas, Eva Reyes, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Edgar Salcedo, Mike Parsons, Jose Romulo/ Also Starring Rocco Montalban, Vic Varrion, Conrad Poe, Resty Sandel, Ruben Ramos, Steve Alcarado, Boy Pineda, Johnny Long, Bernard Atienza, Armando Arce, Joel Muscat, Francisco Cruz, Primo Yumol, Ester Gomez, Martess Aquino, Dante Rivas, SOS Daredevils, TNT, PMP, PIS Boys and a cast of thousands/ Introducing Maribel Ramirtez/ Guest stars- Jing Abalos, Ben Perez, Pamela Parsons/ Featuring Brando Alcaraz, Nena Duque

THE SEVENTIES # 749: GLORIA DIAZ, VIC VARGAS, RAY MARCOS, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ANNA GONZALES & ELIZABETH OROPESA (IN A VERY SPECIAL ROLES) IN "AMOR" (1974)

"Amor" (1974)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date December 22, 1974

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story and Direction Armando Garces

Cast Gloria Diaz, Vic Vargas, Ray Marcos/ In a very special roles- Eddie Gutierrez, Anna Gonzales and Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also Starring Ruel Vernal, Bruno Punzalan, Rocco Montalban, Leon Pajaron, Alex Flores, Elizabeth Vaughn, Steve Alcarado, Delia Victorino, Nita Lincoln

THE SEVENTIES # 736: ROLAND DANTES, NANCY KWAN, GUY MADISON, ALEJANDRO REY, DEAN STOCKWELL, HIROSHI TANAKA, GILBERT ROLAND IN "THE PACIFIC CONNECTION" (1974)

"The Pacific Connection" (1974)

Nepomuceno Productions

Release Date November 14, 1974

Story and Screenplay Jacques Eheen, Cesar Amigo, Robert Ursue

Cinematography Loreto Isleta

Editing Jacques Eheen

Music Jose Mari Chan

Direction Luis Nepomuceno

Cast Roland Dantes, Nancy Kwan, Guy Madison, Alejandro Rey, Dean Stockwell, Hiroshi Tanaka, Gilbert Roland/ Also Starring Fred Galang, Elizabeth Oropesa, Vic Diaz, Cole Mallard and Gloria Sevilla

The captured Roland Dantes, in a scene from 

Nepomuceno Productions' "The Pacific Connection" (1974)

THE SEVENTIES # 731: GLORIA DIAZ, RAY MARCOS, ELIZABETH OROPESA, LITO ANZURES, PEDRO FAUSTINO AND WITH THE SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF VIC VARGAS IN CELSO AD. CASTILLO'S "ANG PINAKAMAGANDANG HAYOP SA BALAT NG LUPA" (1974)

"Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa" (1974)

Gemini Films International, Inc.

Release Date October 26, 1974

Filmed entirely in Sicogon Island, Carles, Iloilo

Screenplay Rafael Ma. Guerrero and Iskho Lopez

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editing Augusto Salvador

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story and Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Gloria Diaz, Ray Marcos, Elizabeth Oropesa, Lito Anzures, Pedro Faustino, Mario Escudero, Ruel Vernal, Ellen Esguerra, Babsy Paredes, Flordeliza/ With the special participation of Vic Vargas

Gloria Diaz

On the set- (l-r) seated- Lito Anzures, Gloria Diaz and Direk Celso Ad. Castillo

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THE SEVENTIES # 729: GEORGE ESTREGAN, ROSANNA ORTIZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA AND PINKY DE LEON IN DANNY L. ZIALCITA'S "UGAT" (1974)

"Ugat" (1974)

Alaminos Films, Inc.

For the 5th Quezon City Film Festival

Release Date October 13, 1974

Screenplay Amado Geronimo

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Music Luigi

Story and Screenplay Danny L. Zialcita

Cast George Estregan, Rosanna Ortiz , Elizabeth Oropesa and Pinky de Leon/ Also Starring Rod Navarro, Carlos (Rusty) Salazar, Alfonso Carvajal, Teody Belarmino, Johnny Vicar, Mario Escudero, Ben Delgado, Frank Zarate and Ernie Ortega/ with Roderick Paulate, Dondon Nakar

THE SEVENTIES # 725: CHIQUITO, LOTIS KEY, ELIZABETH OROPESA, JAY HESS, FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR., YOYOY VILLAME, JESS VARGAS IN "ENTER GAROTE" (1974)

"Enter Garote" (1974)

JMJ Pictures

Release Date October 4, 1974

Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Cinematography Rolly dela Rosa

Music Demet Velasquez

Produced by Maraiano L. Bermejo, Jr.

Direction Tino Garcia and Sol Gaudite

Cast Chiquito, Lotis Key, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jay Hess, Frankie Navaja, Jr., Yoyoy Villame, Jess Vargas/ Also Starring Ding Salvador, Carlos Diaz, Tinoy de Gracia, Golay, Larry Alcuizar, Ernie Ortega and Bino Garcia/ Co-starring Manuel Dagul, Vivian Long, Alice Sison, Ben Contreras, Jun Escario, George Aznar, Jun Gabriel, Edgar Rodriguez, All Gabuya, Romy Lagura, Leo Musni, Bob Rodiz, Caesar Roque, Rey naguit, Vultures Stuntmen, Dragon Tiger Kung Fu Karate Club, Durex Karate Club & Judo/ Introducing Evelyn Laxamana/ Guest star- Lynn Madrigal/ with Remy Presas (Father of Modern Arnis), Ansiong Bacon (Cebu Garote Grandmaster Balintawak Group), Filemon Canete (Cebu Garote Grand Master Doce Pares Group)

THE SEVENTIES # 682: DOLPHY, HELEN GAMBOA, WITH PANCHITO, BABALU, ELIZABETH OROPESA, TERO DE GUZMAN, ROLDAN AQUINO AND ROD NAVARRO IN "SARHENTO FOFONGGAY A, EWAN!" (1974)

"Sarhento Fofonggay A, Ewan!" (1974)

RVQ Productions

Release Date March 31, 1974

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story and Screenplay Armando Garces

Cast Dolphy, Helen Gamboa/ Also Satrring Panchito, Bentot, babalu, Elizabeth Oropesa, Teroy de Guzman, Rolda Aquino and Rod Navarro/ Co-starring Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo, Carlos Diaz, Max Vera, Er 'Canton' Salazar, Johnny Baylon, Arturo Moran, Jimmy dela Fuente, Nestor Rueda, Pete Andal, SOS daredevils, PMP Boys

THE SEVENTIES # 650: CHIQUITO (IN A DUAL ROLE), BOOTS ANSON ROA, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, ELIZABETH OROPESA IN "JAMES WONG" (1973)

"James Wong" (1973)

Archer Productions

Release Date November 23, 1973

Screenplay Jerry Tirazona

Cinematography Ramon Sanchez

Music Rudy Arevalo

Direction A.V. P. (Augusto V. Pangan)

Cast Chiquito (in a dual role), Boots Anson-Roa, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also Starring Ben Rubio/ Featuring Tintoy/ Special Participation- Ernie Ortega/ Special role- Silvio Ramiro/ Special Guest- Max Alvarado/ Plus Top Stars in cameo roles

THE SEVENTIES # 644: CHIQUITO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ELIZABETH OROPESA, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA IN "IKING BOXER" (1973)

"Iking Boxer" (1973)

Perlas RSJ Productions

Release Date October 26, 1973

Screenplay Ross Oracion

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Chiquito (in the title role), Elizabeth Oropesa, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia/ Introducing Liz Tiquia/ Also Satrring Er 'Canton' Salazar, Philip Co, Manuel Dagul, Romy Pecate, SOS Daredevils, PMP Stuntmen, Rene Tupaz and Angel Confiado/ Special Guest Stars- John Plater, Florentino Pecate, Wang Chong Ching and Ernie Ortega/ Featuring Jocelyn Tiquia and Golay

THE SEVENTIES # 618: ZALDY ZSHORNACK, VIC VARGAS, EVA REYES, EDDIE GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ IN "NUEVA VIZCAYA" (1973)

"Nueva Vizcaya" (1973)

Roda Film Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Screenplay Armando de Guzman

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr., Jose Pagsisihan

Music Tito Arevalo

Produced by R.T.L.

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Vic Vargas, Eva Reyes/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Ben Perez, Lito Anzures, Rocco Montalban, Angel Confiado, Joaquin Fajardo/ Co-starring Ding Salvador, Ben Datu, Er Salazar, Ruben Ramos, Alex Flores, TNT Boys and a cast of thousands/ Featuring Elizabeth Oropesa, Lydia Galvez, Lilian Madrigal

See: The 1973 8th Manila Film Festival Winners
The 1973 FAMAS Awards Winners

CROWN SEVEN AND SEVEN-STARS PRODUCTIONS--- STAR BUILDER

From 1975 to 1980, Crown Seven Film Productions and Seven Stars Productions under Jesse Ejercito launched the movie career of seven of our respected actresses in Philippine cinema.

1. Elizabeth Oropesa - Huwag Pamarisan!...Mister Mo Lover Boy Ko (1975)
2. Chanda Romero - Sa Kagubatan ng Lunsod (1975)
3. Alma Moreno - Ligaw na Bulaklak (1976)
4. Daria Ramirez - Lord, Give Me A Lover! (1976)
5. Lorna Tolentino - Miss Dulce Amor, Ina (1978)
6. Beth Bautista- Huwag! (1979)
7. Amy Austria - Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980)

Huwag Pamarisan!... Mister Mo Lover Boy Ko (1975)- Stars George Estregan, Anna Gonzales, Eddie Garcia, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Elizabeth Oropesa in her first starring role/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Sa Kagubatan ng Lunsod (1975)- Stars George Estregan, Anna Gonzales, Perla Bautista, Vic Silayan, Ruben Rustia and Chanda Romero in her first starring role/ Directed by Arsenio Bautista/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Ang Biyuda ay Misteryosa (1975)- Stars George Estregan, Imelda Ilanan, Lito Legaspi, Mario Escuder, Bella Flores, Ruben Rustia and Chanda Romero/ Directed by Danny Zialcita/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Ligaw na Bulaklak (1976)- Stars Vic Silayan, Marissa Delgado, Yvonne, Charina Alonzo, Anita Linda, Jun Mariano and Alma Moreno in her first lead role/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Nunal sa Tubig (1976)- Stars Elizabeth Oropesa, Daria Ramirez and George Estregan/ with Ruben Rustia, Ella Luansing/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Markadong Anghel (1976)- Stars Tirso Cruz III, Vic Silayan, Chito Ponce Enrile, Angelo Castro Jr., Chona Castillo, Karim Kiram and Alma Moreno/ Directed by Nick Lizaso/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Lord, Give Me A Lover (1976)- Stars George Estregan, Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Roberto Talabis, Charina Alonzo and Daria Ramirez in her first starring role/ Directed by Arsenio Bautista/ Produced by Crown Seven Film Productions

Miss Dulce Amor, Ina (1978)- Stars Lorna Tolentino, Eddie Garcia, Amy Austria, Allan Valenzuela, Freddie Yance, Manny Luna, Cynthia Gonzales/ Directed by Manuel Cinco/ Produced by Seven-Star Productions

Menor De Edad (1979)- Stars Amy Austria, Chona, Anna, Malou and Rio Locsin/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal/ Produced by Seven-Star Productions

Huwag! (1979)- Stars George Estregan, Liza Lorena and Beth Bautista in her big exotic and daring crack at superstadom/ with Allan Valenzuela, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Manuel Cinco/ Produced by Seven-Star Productions

Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita (1980)- Stars Perla Bautisata, Vic Silayan, Sandy Andolong, George Estregan, Rustica Carpio, Dondon Nakar and Amy Austria in her first solo starring role/ Directed by Edward Palmos/ Produced by Seven-Star Productions