THE 2000s # 124: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., RUFA MAE QUINTO, WITH BOBBY ANDREWS, ANNE CURTIS, JOHN LAPUS AND PATRICIA JAVIER IN "MAHAL KITA, FINAL ANSWER" (2002)

A professional game show contestant becomes the lucky charm of a certified playboy who is allergic to commitments.

"Mahal Kita, Final Answer" (2002)

Viva Films

Release Date January 23, 2002

Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Rufa Mae Quinto/ Also starring Bobby Andrews, Anne Curtis, John Lapus and Patricia Javier/ with Mandy Ochoa, Berting Labra, Janice Jurado, Marita Zobel, Eddie Arenas

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THE 2000s # 42: ARA MINA, ANGEL AQUINO, MONIQUE WILSON AND CARLOS MORALES, WITH MARK GIL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARITA ZOBEL, DICK ISRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "LARO SA BAGA" (2000)

One man's amorous behavior goes from being a love-struck teenager to a promiscuous young man, then a lover and seducer, before finally ending as a philanderer.

"Laro sa Baga" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date November 27, 2000

Story and Screenplay Edgardo Reyes

Cinematography Neil Daza

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Mike Guison

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Ara Mina, Angel Aquino, Monique Wilson and Carlos Morales? Also starring Mark Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Marita Zobel, Dick Israel, Jaime Fabregas, Eugene Domingo, Winnie Cordero, Maila Gumila, Cholo Escano, Malu barry, Ama Quiambao

Original theatrical poster of "Laro sa Baga" (2000)

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THE 2000s # 8: AIKO MELENDEZ, GELLI DE BELEN AND JOMARI YLLANA IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "MAHAL KITA, WALANG IWANAN" (2000)

A young woman falls for the charm of a rich young man. Conflict arises as they adjust to each other after a rushed marriage.

"Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date February 9, 2000

Story and Screenplay Wali Ching

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Gelli de Belen and Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Gerard Lauron, Marita Zobel, Ramil Rodriguez, Lucita Soriano, Winnie Cordero, Ester Chavez, Cezar Xerez- Burgos, Flora Gasser, Estrella Antonio, Ama Quiambao, Arlene Tolibas, Lui Manansala, Lora Luna, Eugene Domingo, Cutie del Ma

THE 2000s # 5: FERNANDO POE, JR., NANETTE MEDVED, WITH BOB SOLER, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, BERTING LABRA, ROMY DIAZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND INTRODUCING CRIS VILLONCO IN "ANG DALUBHASA" (2000)

After surviving an ambush that killed his wife and child, a former military man becomes a highly respected surgeon until tragedy befalls on of his patients.

"Ang Dalubhasa" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date January 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Martin Masadao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Nanette Medved/ Also starring Bob Soler, Maritoni Fernandez, Paquito Diaz, Berting Labra, Romy Diaz, Ricardo Cepeda, Zandro Zamora, Johnny Vicar, Dindo Arroyo, Marco Polo Garcia, Manjo del Mundo, Tony Carreon, Nanding Fernandez Bon Vibar, Marita Zobel, Maita Sanchez, Naty Santiago

THE NINETIES # 1108: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, AIKO MELENDEZ, MARICEL LAXA, WITH MAGGIE DELA RIVA, CANDY PANGILINAN, GEORGIA ORTEGA, TOFFEE CALMA, CHARINA SCOTT IN "HIGIT PA SA BUHAY KO" (1999)

A man is torn between his love for his wife and daughter and his responsibility towards his son by another woman.

"Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

Regal Films and MAQ Productions

Release Date November 17, 1999

Story and Screenplay Pelita Peralta Uy, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Noel Zarate

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Aiko Melendez, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Maggie dela Riva, Candy Pangilinan, Georgia Ortega, Toffee Calma, Charina Scott, Emman Abeleda, Marita Zobel, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez, Chiqui Xeres Burgos

Original theatrical poster of :Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

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THE NINETIES # 1091: INA RAYMUNDO, RENZO CRUZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR AND FEATURING PYKE MONTEVERO, WITH RICKY BELMONTE, JEAN SABURIT, TERESA LOYZAGA, MARITA ZOBEL IN "BURLESK QUEEN NGAYON" (1999)

A pregnant young woman is forced to testify against her hotheaded lover who shot the son of an influential politician. She is forced to work as a dancer in order to provide for her son and her sister's family. It was during her first dance as the main attraction in a first- class club that a gunman shoots her.

"Burlesk Queen Ngayon" (1999)

FLT Films

Release Date September 1, 1999

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Production Design Doni Gonzales

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Ina Raymundo, Renzo Cruz, Leandro Baldemor/ Featuring Pyke Montevero/ Also starring Ricky Belmonte, Jean Saburit, Teresa Loyzaga, Marita Zobel, Roy Rodrigo, Alvin Anson, Cloyd Robinson, Camille Roxas, Alma Soriano

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THE NINETIES # 1077: ARA MINA, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, JOHN APACIBLE, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, WITH MARITA ZOBEL, MANNY CASTANEDA AND MIKE MAGAT IN "PHONE SEX" (1999)

Bored by her routine life, a woman participates in phone sex and eventually engages in an affair with her caller until her guilt drives her to confess her infidelity to her husband and leave her family for another man.

"Phone Sex" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date July 14, 1999

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Ara Mina, Samantha Lopez, John Apacible, Le Robin Salazar/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Manny Castaneda, Lui Manansala, Rolando Inocencio

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THE NINETIES # 1052: HAZEL ESPINOSA, JOHN APACIBLE, ALLEN DIZON, ZOLTAN AMORE AND LUCAS LEONARDO IN "HUWAG PO... HUWAG PO!" (1999)

Destiny brings a young woman to her long-lost mother who abandoned her. Now an aging pimp, the mother saves her daughter who is brutally raped.

"Huwag Po... Huwag Po!" (1999)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date March 19, 1999

Screenplay F.C. Gargantilla, Dennis Evangelista

Cinematography Ricardo 'Carding' Herrera

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Cyrus Khan

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Direction F.C, Gargantilla

Cast Hazel Espinosa, John Apacible, Allen Dizon, Zoltan Amore and Lucas Leonardo/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Maureen Mauricio, Patirck dela Rosa, Jun Palatao, Dante Castro, Jackie Diaz, Erwin Montes, Ariel Reyes, Rina Rosal

THE NINETIES # 989: RICO YAN, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH JACLYN JOSE, LITO LEGASPI, MARITA ZOBEL, ISABEL RIVAS IN "DAHIL MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA" (1998)

A flirty young lady pits her boyfriend with a guy she has taken a fancy on. She succeeds in winning the heart of the conservative good boy, much to the irritation of her bad-boy boyfriend.

"Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 23, 1998

Story and Screenplay Mari Mariano

Cinematography Ding Achacoso

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Tots Sanches-Mariscal

Musical Director Eric Antonio

Direction Wenn Deramas

Cast Rico Yan, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Jaclyn Jose, Lito Legaspi, Marita Zobel, Isabel Rivas/ Co-starring Jan Marini Alano, Lailani Navarro, Donnie Fernandez, Lui Villaruz, CJ Tolentino,Rad Dominguez, Dino Banzon, Brian Gonzalez

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THE NINETIES # 958: AGA MUHLACH, AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH CAHRITO SOLIS, NIDA BLANCA, GINA PARENO, SHEILA YSRAEL, MARITA ZOBEL, VIVIAN FOZ, NIKKA VALENCIA IN "IKAW PA RIN ANG IIBIGIN" (1998)

Told from the perspective of their unborn child, a couple meets, marries, tries several times to have a child until finally the woman gives birth to their first baby.

"Ikaw Pa Rin ang Iibigin" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date February 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez/ Also Starring Charito Solis, Nida Blanca, Gina Pareno, Sheila Ysrael/ with Marita Zobel, Vivian Foz, Nikka Valencia, Rosanna Hover, Alain Sia, Hector Gomez, Pappo Lontoc, Tricia Salvador, Jackie Castillejo, Tina Ryan, Nikka Ruiz, Tony Carreon, Tony Mabesa

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THE NINETIES # 941: ALMA SORIANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALLAN PAULE, JEFFREY GONZALES, MARITA ZOBEL, SHEILA SANCHEZ, PINKY ROCES IN "MODELO" (1997)

 A simple provincial girl becomes a commercial model after being convinced by a philandering photographer whom she marries. The photographer eventually gets killed by a vindictive lover.

"Modelo" (1997)

Shangten Films

Release Date December 17, 1997

Story and Screenplay Gani Recio

Cinematography Rico Enriquez

Film Editor Popoy Crisostomo

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Direction Cesar SB Abella

Cast Alma Soriano (in the title role), Allan Paule, Jeffrey Gonzales, Marita Zobel, Sheila Sanchez, Pinky Roces/ Introducing Ten Ten/ Al;so starring Guia Estrada, Jun Philip, Mon Maceda, Marjorie Soriano, Larry Correa, Sonny Tuazon

THE NINETIES # 935: RITA MAGDALENA, CARLOS MORALES, JETT JAVIER, ALYSSA ALVAREZ, VON SERRA IN "ALINDOG NG LAHI" (1997)

"Alindog ng Lahi"

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date December 3, 1997

Screenplay Bong Ramos

Cinematography Alex Santiago

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Lorrie Castillo

Direction F.C, Gargantilla

Cast Rita Magdalena, Carlos Morales, Jett Javier, Alyssa Alvarez, Von Serra/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Mymy Davao, Francis Flores, Alma Lerma, Robert Martin

THE NINETIES # 932: SUSAN ROCES, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, RONALDO VALDEZ, RICKY BELMONTE, ANGELU DE LEON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, GLADYS REYES IN "ISINAKDAL KO ANG AKING INA" (1997)

Encouraged by his foster father, a young boy brings to court his real mother with charges of abandonment as the stories behind the lives of the characters around him slowly unfold.

"Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina" (1997)

Viva Filma

Release Date November 26, 1997

Story and Screenplay Salvador Royales

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Ronaldo Valdez, Ricky Belmonte, Angelu de Leon, Wowie de Guzman, Gladys Reyes/ Also starring Daria Ramirez, Gerard Ejercito, Marita Zobel, Mia Gutierrez, Kim delos Santos, Tony Mabesa, Anita Linda, Ester Chavez, Augusto Victa, Fredmore delos Santos, Jose Romulo, Matutina/with Farrah Florer, Paolo Zobel

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THE NINETIES # 899: ANNA CAPRI, RAMONA RIVILLA, ROY RODRIGO, WITH GLORIA DIAZ, RACHEL LOBANGCO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "KIROT SA PUSO" (1997)

A 15-year old girl gets involved with a married man whom her father murders out of rage.

"Kirot sa Puso" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date August 20, 1997

Screenplay Anthony Taylor

Cinematography Jay Linao

Film Editor Juancho Gloriani

Production Design Ma. Elena Martin

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction F.C. Gargantilla

Cast Anna Capri, Ramona Rivilla, Roy Rodrigo/ Also starring Gloria Diaz, Rachel Lobangco, Marita Zobel/ with Lora Luna, Aldrin Russo, Dante Castro, Jerico Martinez

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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

Original theatrical poster of Amanos, Patas ang Laban" (1997)

THE NINETIES # 853: PHILLIP SALVADOR (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOHN REGALA, CHARLENE GONZALES, AMANDA PAGE, RUFA MAE QUINTO, RICARDO CEPEDA, WILLIE REVILLAME , ROLDAN AQUINO, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND HERBERT BAUTISTA IN "BOBBY BARBERS, PARAK" (1997)

Convinced by his uncle to join the police force, a once carefree man realizes the seriousness of the job and decides to make a difference for himself and the rest of the police.

"Bobby Barbers, Parak" (1997)

RS Films

Release Date May 14, 1997

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador (in the title role), John Regala, Charlene Gonzales, Amanda Page, Rufa Mae Quinto, Willie Revillame, Ricardo Cepeda, Roldan Aquino, Zandro Zamora and Herbert Bautista/ with the special participation of Mayor Alfredo Lim/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Eddie Arenas, Max Laurel, Jeffrey Santos, Marithez Samson, Michael Connan, Benedict Aquino, Odette Khan, Troy Gomez, Romeo Rivera, Sophia Alonzo, Tony Tacorda, Joey Padilla, Ernie Zarate/ Guests- Conrad Poe, Bernard Fabiosa, Edwin Reyes, Polly Cadsawan

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THE NINETIES # 815: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, RICO YAN, WITH DANTE RIVERO, DARIA RAMIREZ, LITO LEGASPI, MARITA ZOBEL IN "PAANO ANG PUSO KO?" (1997)

Three teenagers (Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman and Rico Yan) find love and friendship amidst trying circumstances.

"Paano ang Puso Ko?" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 12, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ces Quesada

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Nuel C. Naval

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Rory B. Quintos

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Rico Yan/ Also starring Dante Rivero, Daria Ramiez, Lito Legaspi, Marita Zobel, Dexter Doria, Vangie Labalan, Carl Angela Legaspi, Corinne Lirio, Jefferson Ong

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THE NINETIES # 780: IAN VENERACION (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, JORGE ESTREGAN, LITO LEGASPI, LARA MORENA AND JENNIFER MENDOZA IN "TOTOY HITMAN, BATAS KO ANG HAHATOL" (1996)

"Totoy Hitman, Batas Ko ang Hahatol" (1996)

OctoArts Films & Cinemax Studios

Release Date December 4, 1996

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong, Chris Pablo

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Production Design Rene Clarido

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Orly R. Ilacad

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ian Veneracion (in the title role), Edue Manzano, Jorge Estregan, Lito Legaspi, Lara Morena and Jennifer Mendoza/ Also starring Levi Ignacio, Marita Zobel, Roldan Aquino, Johnny Vicar/ Introducing Celina Cortez/ Guest Appearance- Charlie Davao

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THE NINETIES # 765: MIKEE COJUANGCO, KEEMPEE DE LEON, MATT MENDOZA, WITH CHERRY PIE PICACHE, KATE FERNANDEZ, NOEL TRINIDAD, MARITA ZOBEL, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR IN "NAG-IISANG IKAW" (1996)

"Nag-iisang Ikaw" (1996)

Neo Films

Release Date October 21, 1996

Cinematography George Tutanes 

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Cynthia Belleza

Musical Director Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Mikee Cojuangco, Keempee de Leon, Matt Mendoza/ Also starring Cherry Pie Picache, Kate Fernandez, Noel Trinidad, Marita Zobel, , Marissa Delgado, Lee Robin Salazar, Manny Castaneda, Ogie Diaz, Raquel Villavicencio, Jackie Castillejo, Menggie Cobarubias/ Special Participation- Michelle Parton

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THE NINETIES # 764: FERNANDO POE, JR., DINDI GALLARDO, AMANDA PAGE, WITH AMADO CORTEZ, BOB SOLER, ROMY DIAZ, ZANDRO ZAMORA, MARITA ZOBEL, BERTING LABRA, VIC VARRION, RUDY MEYER IN "ANG PROBINSYANO" (1996)

"Ang Probinsyano" (1996)

FPJ Productions

Release Date October 16, 1996

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising

Cinematography Ver P. Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador, Rene Tala

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Dindi Gallardo, Amanda Page/ Also starring Amado Cortez, Bob Soler, Romy Diaz, Zandro Zamora, Marita Zobel, Berting Labra, Vic Varrion, Rudy Meyer, Nonoy de Guzman,  Joey Padilla, Jim Rosales, Rene Matias, Robert Rivera, Melisse Santiago, Janus del Prado, Dante Castro, Telly Babasa, Ding Alvaro, Tom Olivar, Tom Alvarez/ Special Participation- Dindo Arroyo, Renato del Prado, Ernie Zarate

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