THE EIGHTIES # 766: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, VIVIAN VELEZ, DENNIS ROLDAN, MICHAEL DE MESA, ROBERT AREVALO, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA, LITO ANZURES IN CELSO AD. CASTILLO'S "PARADISE INN" (1985)

"Paradise Inn" (1985)

Amazaldy Film Productions

1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1985

Screenplay Oscar Miranda

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Music George Canseco

Direction Celso Ad. Casrtillo

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Vivian Velez, Dennis Roldan, Michael de Mesa, Robert Arevalo, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Lito Anzures, Jinggoy Estrada, Lucita Soriano, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Bing Davao, Jaime Fabregas, Jean Carlos

THE SEVENTIES # 1241: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, NORA AUNOR, RAUL ARAGON IN LINO BROCKA'S "INA KA NG ANAK MO" (1979)

"Ina ka ng Anak Mo" (1979)

PPT Productions
Official Entry to the 5th Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 1979

Story Letty Farinas

Screenplay Jose Dalisay

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Music Ed Pagayon

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Nora Aumor, Raul Aragon

(Synopsis) Ester Postigo (Nora Aunor) plays a social worker who cannot have a baby. Because of her infertility, her husband, Luis (Raoul Aragon), goes to bed with her mother, Renata (Lolita Rodriguez). She bears a child. Ester brings the matter to court.

(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)

Ester (played by Nora Aunor) learns of the illicit affair between her husband (Raul Aragon) and her mother (Lolita Rodriguez), in this scene from "Ina ka ng Anak Mo" (`1979)

Director Lino Brocka briefs Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor... on the set of "Ina Ka ng Anak Mo" (1979)

THE SEVENTIES # 1186: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, CHARITO SOLIS, RIO LOCSIN, WITH RIC RODRIGO, RAUL ARAGON, LAURICE GUILLEN IN LINO BROCKA'S "INA, KAPATID, ANAK" (1979)

"Ina, Kapatid, Anak" (1979)

Regal Films

Release Date June 8, 1979

Story and Screenplay Mel Chionglo

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Music Ernani Cuenco

Director Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Charito Solis, Rio Locsin/ with the special participation of Ric Rodrigo/ Also Starring Raul Aragon, Laurice Guillen, Lorli Villanueva, Manny Ojeda, The Peta Kalinagan Ensemble

(Synopsis) A resident of Chicago for twenty years, Pura (Lolita Rodriguez) arrives unannounced at her father’s house in the province. She is surprised at the dilapidation of their ancestral home. Her once haughty half-sister, Emilia (Charito Solis), whose family is occupying the house, is now in much reduced circumstances and is a beer-swilling piano teacher. Their father (Manny Ojeda) is bedridden. Thelma (Laurice Guillen), the other sister, has been castigated for carrying on with a married man and lives somewhere else. The poor relations have now taken over the ground floor. But her visit only opens up old wounds. The sibling rivalry resumes. Pura left the country to forget her failed romance with Manoling (Ric Rodrigo) who married Emilia. Emilia doesn't want her to forget that she was born a bastard.

Pura finds out that the farmlands have been sold and that the house has been mortgaged. She tries to set things in order. She has a friend look over the place to see if it could be converted into a museum. There is consternation among the poor relations who have become afraid that they might be asked to leave.

Pura is critical of Emilia’s lack of forwardness. She pounces on the couple’s inability to make ends meet. When Emilia’s daughter, Erlinda (Rio Locsin), asks for financial support in her campaign for the campus queen title, she lambasts the capriciousness of the activity, saying that the money could go into more beneficial undertakings. This angers Emilia who sees her daughter becoming more attached to Pura. The conflict comes to a head when the father dies. During the wake, Emilia’s lover, Alex (Raoul Aragon), a carnival factotum, is mauled by the guests. Erlinda is slapped and dragged by her hair. Emilia and Pura have their confrontation. Emilia accuses her of trying to alienate the affections of her father, husband and daughter from her. Pura admits she wanted revenge for her marrying her lover.

The following day, the two are in a more conciliatory mood. Emilia begs pardon for her behavior. Pura shuns it aside, saying that both of them were in the wrong. There has been anger in their hearts all their years and finally it has been brought out. Pura leaves the place, saying that the house is all hers.

Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times

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Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times

THE SEVENTIES # 949: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL ROCO, JR., MAYA VALDES, JUNE KEITHLEY, MYRNA ROSALES, LAURICE GUILLEN, LORLI VILLANUEUVA, CHUCHI, METRING DAVID, ESTRELLA KUENZLER IN LINO BROCKA'S "LUNES, MARTES, MIYERKULES, HUWEBES, SABADO, LINGGO" (1976)

"Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo" (1976)

Cinemanila

Release Date October 14, 1976

Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Cinematography Romeo V. Vitug

Choreography Bayani Casimiro

Costume Design Rikki Jimenez

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Musical Numbers Amado Pascual

Music Danny Subido

Story and Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Rafael Roco, Jr., Maya Valdes, June Keithley, Myrna Rosales, Laurice Guillen, Lorli Villanueva, Chuchi, Metring David, Estrella Kuenzler

(Synopsis) The setting is an Olongapo bar. Lolita Rodriguez is an ex-movie queen trying to earn a living for her son and herself. He is mortally embarrassed by her livelihood and sometimes refuses to acknowledge her as his mother. Bembol Roco is the son of a prostitute who has disappeared from his life. He is looking for his mother in the honky tonk bars. He meets Lolita Rodriguez whom he fancies as his lover. However, he thinks of her as a decent woman. But Lolita has financial problems. In order to pay for her debts, she is forced to perform a striptease. Bembol happens to be in the bar when she starts to gyrate, but she ignores his presence. This destroys his illusions. When they are alone together, she berates him and teaches him the value of survival and acceptance of one’s fate. (Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times)

THE SEVENTIES # 936: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, ALMA MORENO AND LOLITA RODRIGUEZ IN "BAKIT AKO MAHIHIYA...?" (1976)

"Bakit Ako Mahihiya...?" (1976)

Larry Santiago Productions, Inc.

Release Date September 3, 1976

Screenplay Jose F. Sibal

Music Pablo Vergara

Direction Lauro Pacheco

Cast Eddie Rodriguez, Alma Moreno and Lolita Rodriguez/ Also Starring Ricky Santiago, Lito Garcia/ Co-starring Rodolfo Cristobal, Ely Roque/ Featuring Matutina and Tintoy

THE SEVENTIES # 887: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, ROSANNA ORTIZ, ANITA LINDA AND DINDO FERNANDO IN MARIO O'HARA'S "MORTAL" (1976)

"Mortal" (1976)

Cinemanila Corporation

Release Date March 5, 1976

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Editing Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Music Lutgardo Labad

Story and Direction Mario O'Hara

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Rosanna Ortiz, Anita Linda and Dindo Fernando

Director Mario O'Hara, in his directorial debut, gives pointers to Darling Postigo (popularly known as Julie Vega) while lead actor Dindo Fernando looks on... on the set of Cinemanila Corporation's "Mortal" (1976)

Expressweek Magazine/ March 18, 1976 /

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THE SEVENTIES # 740: JAY ILAGAN, PERLA BAUTISTA, HILDA KORONEL, ANITA LINDA, LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, MARIO O' HARA, MARY WALTER IN LINO BROCKA'S "TATLO, DALAWA, ISA" (1974)

"Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa" (1974)

Cinemanila Corporation

Release Date November 28, 1974

Cinematography Romeo V. Vitug

Music Minda Azarcon

Direction Lino Brocka

1. "Mga Hugis ng Pag-asa"

Story and Screenplay Tony Perez

Cast Jay Ilagan, Perla Bautista, Jojo Abella, Pio de Castro III, Moey Chudian, Rudy Hermano, Fernando Josef, Roger Mariscal, Mark Migallos, Bembol Roco, Soxy Topacio and Laurice Guillen

2. "Hello, Soldier"

Based on a play by Sis. Angela Barrios

Screenplay Mario O' Hara

Cast Hilda Koronel, Anita Linda, Claude Wilson, Jr., Barbara Browne, Mely mallari, Estrella Kuenzler, Melvi Pacubas, Dante Balois, Edwin O'Hara and Rey Vito

3. "Bukas, Madilim, Bukas"

Story and Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara, Mary Walter, Lily Miraflor, Manny Ojeda

Hilda Koronel and Anita Linda in a scene from one of the three stories, "Hello, Soldier"

Film Review by Noel Vera- see link

THE SEVENTIES # 693: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, LILIA DIZON, EDDIE GARCIA, MARIO O' HARA AND HILDA KORONEL & INTRODUCING CHRISTOPHER DE LEON IN LINO BROCKA'S "TINIMBANG KA NGUNIT KULANG" (1974)

"Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (1974)

CineManila Corporation

Release Date May 30, 1974

Screenplay Mario O' Hara

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music Lutgardo Labad

Story and Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Lilia Dizon, Eddie Garcia, Mario O' Hara and Hilda Koronel/ Introducing Christopher de Leon/ Also Starring Alicia Alonzo, Rosa Aguirre, Lorli Villanueva, Lily Miraflor, Joonee Gamboa, Ernie Zarate, Mely Mallari, Estrella Kuenzler/ with the special participation of Anita Linda/ Featuring Joseph Sytangco, Laurice Guillen, Bey Vito, Jerry O' Hara and Orlando Nadres

Lolita Rodriguez as Kuala, the town idiot

Film Review by Justino M. Dormiendo

originally published at The Times Journal, June 4, 1974

Re-printed at The URIAN Anthology 1970-79

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LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, 81

Veteran actress and one of Philippine Cinema icons, Lolita Rodriguez passed away on Monday (November 28). She died in California after a stroke. She was 81.

Literary Song-Movie Magazines/ April 1955 and April 1956 issues

Lolita Rodriguez, Dolores Clark in real life, was born on January 29, 1935 in Urdaneta Pangasinan. In 1953, at the age of 18, she entered the movies. She was given walk-on roles. As an extra, she used to earn 5 pesos per appearance. Her first movie was Ating Pag-ibig, followed by Gorio at Tekla, El Indio, Cofradia, Kiko, Reyna Bandida, Sa Isang Sulyap mo Tita and Diwani.

She was introduced as second lead in Pilya (1954) where she portrayed Gloria Romero’s older sister. Her first starring role was Jack and Jill (1955), the same movie that established Dolphy as the top comedian of the country. After being nominated twice, she finally won her first Famas Best actress award in 1956 for the movie Gilda. In the first nomination, despite her credible portrayal as a tomboyish jeepney driver in Jack and Jill, she lost the 1954 award to a fellow Ilocana (Gloria Romero in Dalagang Ilocana) by a mere two votes. The next year, she again lost to Rosa Rosal (Sonny Boy) by only one vote.

From a comedy to light drama roles in 1954, Lolita eventually landed to a more mature and heavy drama roles in the 60s.

1. Pilya (1954)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Ric Rodrigo/ Introducung Lolita Rodriguez Directed by Tony Cayado
2. Sabungera (1954)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Dolphy, Boy Alano/ Directed by Tony Cayado

3. Batas ng Alipin (1955)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Tito Galla, Liberty Ilagan/ Directed by Octavio Silos
4. Binibining Kalog (1955)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Lolita Rodriguez, Rudy Frnacisco, Rosa Mia/ Directedby Octavio Silos



5. Jack and Jill (1955) - Stars Rogelio de la Rosa, Lolita Rodriguez and Dolphy/Directed by Mar S. Torres
6. Rosana (1955)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Norma Vales/ Introducing Daisy Romualdez/ Directed by Armando Garces



7. Tanikalang Apoy (1955)- Stars Paraluman, Rita Gomez, Lolita Rodriguez, Van de Leon, Eddie Garcia, Etang Discher, Bella Flores, Matimtiman Cruz/ Directed by Jose de Villa
8. Gilda (1956)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Arenas, Rosa Mia, Eddie Garcia, Zeny Zabala/ Directed by Armando Garces

9. Kanto Girl (1956)- Stars Oscar Moreno, Lolita Rodriguez, Aruray, Bella Flores/ Directed by Oliive de la Torre10. Busabos (1957)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Arenas, Rudy Francisco, Daisy Romualdez/ Directed by Jose de Villa

11. Gabi at Araw (1957)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden, Eddie Garcia, Tolindoy/ Directed by Octavio Silos
12. Taga sa Bato (1957)- Stars Paraluman, Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Van de Leon and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Conrado Conde



13. Tarhata (1957)- Stars Fred Montilla, Ramon Revilla, Van de Leon, Barbara Perez and Lolita Rodriguez/ Directed by Armando Garces
14. Kundiman ng Piso (1958)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Arenas, Tony Marzan, Marlene Dauden/ Directed by Tony Cayado



15. Mapait na Lihim (1958)- Stars Ric Rodrigo, Lolita Rodriguez, Van de Leon, Marlene Dauden, Etang Discher/ Directed by Octavio Silos
16. Alipin ng Palad (1959)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Eddie Garcia, Tony Cayado,Bella Flores, Zeny Zabala/ Directed by Octavio Silos




17. Cicatriz (1959)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonazales, Barbara Perez, Carlos Salazar, Greg Martin, Rosita Noble, Bella Flores, Zeny Zabala,Venchito Galvez, Ven Medina/ Directed by Tony Cayado
18. Lupa sa Lupa (1960)- Stars Gloria Romero, Lolota Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Bella Flores and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Mar S. Torres


In 1963, two great Sampaguita talents, Lolita Rodriguez and Marlene Dauden and drama king Eddie Rodriguez starred in Sapagka’t Kami’y Tao Lamang, the movie that turned out to be a sensational and phenomenal hit. The movie garnered the year’s top FAMAS awards--- Best Actor for Eddie Rodriguez; Best Supporting Actress for Marlene Dauden; Best Director for Armando De Guzman. It started the series of the so-called love triangle movies featuring the three dramatic icons in Philippine movies.

Ms. Dauden was memorable in such dramas as Anino ni Bathala (1958) and Kamandag (1959). In both films, Marlene won the FAMAS best supporting actress trophies. She was also awarded the FAMAS Best Actress awards twice: Sa Bawa’t Pintig ng Puso (1964) and Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan (1967).Lolita, on the other hand, was also a FAMAS Best Actress awardee twice: Gilda (1956) and Tinimbang Ka’t Nguni’t Kulang (1974).
Eddie was one of the greatest dramatic actors of Philippines movies and starred in such classics as Kundiman ng Lahi (1959) and Malvarosa (1959).
Together, the troika of Eddie, Lolita and Marlene made their mark in the local movie industry, pooling their talents to come up one hits after another.

Sapagka't Kami'y Tao Lamang (1963) -

Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and

Eddie Rodriguez/ Directed by Armando De Guzman

Iginuhit sa Buhangin (1965)-
Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and
Eddie Rodriguez
Directed by Armando de Guzman

Hindi Nahahati ang Langit (1965)-
Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and
Eddie Rodriguez with Vilma Santos/
Directed by Lauro Pacheco

Kay Tagal ng Umaga (1965)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and Eddie Rodriguez/ with Vilma Valera and Vilma Santos/ Directed by Lauro Pacheco

Saan Ka Man Naroroon (1966)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and
Eddie Rodriguez/ Directed by Lauro Pacheco

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (1967)- awarded FAMAS Best Picture- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and Eddie Rodriguez/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo

Sino Ang May Karapatan? (1968)-Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and Eddie Rodriguez with Vilma Santos / Directed by Ding M. De Jesus

Ikaw... (1969)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden and
Eddie Rodriguez/ Directed by Luis Enriquez

"Tubog sa Ginto" (1970)

Lea Productions

Release Date December 25, 1970/ Dalisay

Story Mars Ravelo

Cinematography Steve Perez

Music Doming Valdez

Screenplay and Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan and Eddie Garcia/ Also Starring Luis Gonzales, Marissa Delgado, Mario O'Hara, Veronica Palileo

"Stardoom" (1971)

Lea Productions

Release Date October 8, 1971/ Opera

Story Orlando Nadres

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Jose Mari Chan

Screenplay and Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Walter Navarro and Hilda Koronel/ Introducing Lotis Key/ Also Starring Caridad Sanchez, Tita Munoz, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Mario O'Hara and Jimmy Morato/ Co-starring Veronica Palileo, Celeste Legaspi, Joonee Gamboa, Glenn Bernardo, Marco Polo, Estrella Kuenzler

"Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang" (1974)

"Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo" (1976)

"Ina, kapatid, Anak" (1979)

"Ina Ka ng Anak Mo" (1979)

"Paradise Inn" (1984)