THE NINETIES # 822: SNOOKY SERNA, RUSTOM PADILLA AND SUNSHINE CRUZ IN "PAANO KUNG WALA KA NA" (1997)

A terminally ill woman is looking for a perfect surrogate mother for her children. She challenges her estranged husband's mistress to prove to her that she can be that one.

"Paano Kung Wala Ka Na" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date March 5, 1997

Screenplay Edith Asuncion

Cinematography Danny Nogales

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Lorrie Castillo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey Romero

Cast Snooky Serna, Rustom Padilla and Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Allyson Lualhati, Mila Ocampo, Alwyn Uytingco, Vangie Labalan, Gigi Locsin, Joey Romero, Enrico Salcedo, Rey Vito

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THE NINETIES # 315: VILMA SANTOS, GABBY CONCEPCION, AGA MUHLACH, ALICE DIXSON, AIKO MELENDEZ IN "SINUNGALING MONG PUSO" (1992)

"Sinungaling Mong Puso" (1992)

Regal Films

Its 20th Anniversary Presentation

Release Date August 27, 1992

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes & Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta, Jun Pereira, Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Lutgardo Labad

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Vilma Santos, Gabby Concepcion, Aga Muhlach, Alice Dixson, Aiko Melendez/ with the special participation of Ricardo Cepeda, Melissa Mendez/ Also starring Charlie Davao, Philip Gamboa, Alicia Alonzo, Mila Ocampo, Luz Valdez, Orestes Ojeda, Fatima Alvir, Dennis Baltazar, Michelle Bautista, Aida Carmona, Elaine Carriedo, Aris Bautista, Dax Rivera

Original theatrical poster of "Sinungaling Mong Puso" (1992)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1140: ALMA MORENO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RICHARD GOMEZ, JOEY MARQUEZ, GINO ANTONIO AND ALICE DIXSON IN "VIRGINIA P." (1989)

"Virginia P." (1989)

Regal Films

Release Date August 3, 1989

Screenplay Jonas Sebastian

Cinematography Rudy Dino

 Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Danny Evangelista

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Alma Moreno (in the title role), Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, Gino Antonio and Alice Dixson/ Introducing Ana Cabrera & Jordan Carvajal/ Also Starring Rosemarie Gil, Charlie Davao, Mila Ocampo, Johnny Wilson, Tony Carreon, Vicky Mercado, Vicky Suba, Susan Africa

Original theatrical poster of "Virginia P." (1989)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 624: SNOOKY, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, WITH RAOUL ARAGONN, MILA OCAMPO AND INTRODUCING SAMUEL VALERO IN LINO BROCKA'S "EXPERIENCE" (1984)

"Experience" (1984)

Regal Films

Release Date November 2, 1984

Screenplay Jose Lacaba, Roy Iglesias

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Editing Rogelio Salvador

Music Willy Yusi

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Snooky, Miguel Rodriguez/ Introducing Samuel Valero/ Also Starring Raoul Aragonn, Mila Ocampo, Romeo Rivera, Rudy Meyer, Bobbi Mercado

Synopsis: Jing- Jing Ledesma (Snooky) and Froilan Navarro (Miguel Rodriguez) are reel and real-life lovers. As movie stars, they are exposed to the intrigues of movie reporters who are forever inventing juicy items in order to promote movies. Froilan is being linked with Marita Ayala, who will be the third party of a love triangle in the duo‘s next film.

Though he denies it, Jing-Jing is being affected by it and has become jealous.

Jing-Jing has her problems. Her parents are separated. Her mother has a boyfriend, Gino (Mon Godiz), who stays with them. Her father lives elsewhere--- with his girlfriend. From time to time, Jing-Jing stays with her aunt Felisa (Estrella Kuenzler) when she cannot stand the behavior of her mother.

Other than this, Jing-Jing has another occupational hazard. She is being tailed by a persistent fan. Everywhere she goes, he does not fail to appear at a distance. She finally confronts him and learns that his name is Rodrigo Blanco (Samuel Valero). He makes macrame and lives in a room with two others. His walls are plastered with her photos.

The name is familiar to Jing-Jing and she looks in her album of clippings. When she was a child star, there was a drunk who used to slash the faces of children. She was one of the victims and has a small scar on her face. The man’s name is Rene Blanco, who has been imprisoned for several years now.

Jing-Jing decides to visit her attacker. He is now reformed and blesses the Lord for having discovered Him. He admits to having a brother by the name of Rodrigo. His mother, however, has languished in an insane asylum when she learned of his imprisonment.

Every time he now appears, Rodrigo Blanco behaves like a psychopath. He bashes the taillights of her car. One night, he kills her aunt Felisa and strangles her alalay. Froilan is hit in the head. Rodrigo announces his intention as revenge ---for the incarceration of his brother and the confinement of his mother.

Jing-Jing tries to escape in her car. He chases her in his motorcycle which swerves off the road and explodes. Jing-Jing reaches her mother’s house and thinks she is safe. But Rodrigo has survived the crash and has taken someone else’s car. He stalks her house and cuts the electricity.

Jing-Jing makes a dash for her car but he jumps on the hood. He falls off as she is maneuvering the vehicle. She rams his body against the wall until it is lifeless. Jing-Jing is hysterical and repeatedly runs over his body until the police arrive.

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

Original theatrical poster of Brocka's "Experience" (1984)

THE EIGHTIES # 434: SNOOKY, LLOYD SAMARTINO AND INTRODUCING TOM BABAUTA IN LINO BROCKA'S "STRANGERS IN PARADISE" (1983)

Synopsis: Moana (Snooky) and her grandfather are outcasts of a tribe inhabiting a remote Hawaiian island. Her grandfather, a former chieftain, was ostracized for the behavior of his daughter who sired a bastard, Moana, with a tourist. Moana’s mother ran away to the other island, leaving the two behind.

Moana’s grandfather recently died and she is now all alone. As she was brought up with hardly any human contact, she fantasizes about socializing with other human beings.

One day, Kimo (Tom Babauta), a well-built and handsome young man, chances upon her and befriends her. The two become lovers. Tony (Lloyd Samartino), a Filipino resident of Honolulu, is vacationing in the same island. He likes to lie on the beach. He is spotted by Moana who is fascinated with his camera. She becomes drawn to Tony who has a different allure, having been brought up in modern civilization. Kimo becomes jealous and hits Tony. Moana leaves him and follows Tony to his hotel.

Tony brings Moana to Honolulu. It is not a happy time for her. Tony’s girlfriend is critical of her. His mother, Marietta (Mila Ocampo), also disapproves as she thinks she is a girl of the wilderness. Marietta asks Greg (Raul Aragon), the philandering husband of her sister Sol (Alicia Alonzo), to convince Tony to drop her. He talks to Moana who tells him her story. She relates how a stranger went to her island and seduced her mother, how the stranger was wounded by her grandfather. He realizes that she is his daughter. He apologizes for leaving her mother. He had no intention of doing so. He was afraid of her grandfather who eventually attacked him. With the mystery of her parenthood solved,

Moana decides to leave Honolulu. She bids goodbye to Tony. Kimo gives her a warm embrace as she sets foot once again on her island.

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

"Strangers in Paradise" (1983)

Regal Films

Release Date February 24, 1983

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Editing Rogelio Salvador

Music Rey Valera

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Snooky, Lloyd Samartino/ Introducing Tom Babauta/ Also Starring Alicia Alonzo, Raul Aragon, Mila Ocampo

THE SEVENTIES # 902: HELEN MORGAN, JOSEPH SYTANGCO, LITO LEGASPI, ANITA LINDA, LOGAN CLARKE IN "ISANG GABI SA BUHAY NG ISANG BABAE" (1976)

"Isang Gabi sa Buhay ng Isang babae" (1976)

Sunshine Artists, Inc.

Release Date April 17, 1976

Story and Screenplay A. Makabuhay

Cinematography Carding Periodica

Art Direction Ramon Gregorio

Musical Score Freddie Dandan

Theme Song: "It Makes a Lot of Difference"

Beach Song: "How Can I Remember to Forget"

Music and Lyrics by Gatt Maggay

Arranged by Ryan Cayabyab

Sung by Pol Enriquez

Executive Producers Joe Jalbuena, Butch Gonzaga, Pio Cudilla

Produced and Directed by Gatt Maggay

Cast Helen Morgan, Joseph Sytangco, Lito Legaspi, Anita Linda, Logan Clarke/ Also Starring Rebecca Gonzales, Lorli Villanueva, Babsy Paredes, Dick Israel, Cloyd Robinson, Joe Jardi and Elizabeth Morgan/ Introducing Norman Cabrera, Rowena Ysmael/ Special Participation- Corazon Rivas, Mila Ocampo, Ray Marcos, Cachupoy and Snooky

THE SEVENTIES # 377: DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON ROA AND LIZA LORENA IN "KUNG BAKIT MAY TINIK ANG MGA ROSAS" (1971)

"Kung Bakit may Tinik ang mga Rosas" (1971)

Larry Santiago Productions

Release Date October 15, 1971

Screenplay Natalie de Guzman

Cinematography Benjamin L. Lobo

Music Restie Umali

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Dante Rivero, Boots Anson Roa and Liza Lorena/ Also Starring Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Patria Plata and Joe Sison

THE SEVENTIES # 304: TONY FERRER, SNOOKY, ALICE CRISOSTOMO, WITH VON SERNA, MILA OCAMPO, PATRIA PLATA IN "THE GOLDEN CHILD" (1971)

"The Golden Child" (1971)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date May 3o, 1971

Story Quentin de Guia

Music Restie Umali

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Tony Ferrer, Snooky, Alice Crisostomo/ Also Starring Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Patria Plata, Jose Villafranca, Ven Medina and Armando de Guzman, Jr.

THE SEVENTIES # 226: SNOOKY (IN THE TITLE ROLE), VON SERNA, MILA OCAMPO, MERCY ORIA, LOU SALVADOR, SR. IN "BULILIT CINDERELLA" (1971)

"Bulilit Cinderella" (1971)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date February 8, 1971/ Dalisay

Story Manolo Hombrebueno

Music Danny Subido

Screenplay and Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Snooky (in the title role), Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Mercy Oria, Lou Salvador, Jr., Abraham Cruz, Ven Medina and Matiman Cruz/ with Scarlet, Arnold Gamboa/ Featuring Beth Manlongat, Tweeny/ Introducing Eddie Manueg

THE SEVENTIES # 189: ROSEMARIE, PEPITO RODRIGUEZ AMD SNOOKY IN "TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR" (1970)

"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (1970)

VP Pictures

Release Date December 19, 1970/ Life

Serialized in United Komiks

Screenplay Jose Leonardo 

Music Restie Umali

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Rosemarie, Pepito Rodriguez and Snooky/ Also Starring Tony Cayado, Mila Ocampo, Von Serna, Romy Lapus, Matimtiman Cruz, Eddie Mercado, Glenn Bernardo

THE SEVENTIES # 173: TONY FERRER, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, SNOOKY IN "LIVING DOLL" (1970)

"Living Doll" (1970)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date December 9, 1970

Story and Screenplay Natalie de Guzman

Cinematography Fortunato B. Bernardo

Music Danny Subido

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Tony Ferrer, Boots Anson-Roa, Snooky/ Also Starring Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Mary Walter, Jose Villafranca, Nela Alvarez, Etang Discher/ Co-starring Ruben Ramos, Larry Esguerra, Dan Manlapaz, Dony Jose, SOS Daredevils,. Ernesto Rivera/ Featuring Tweeny, Beth Manlongat

THE SEVENTIES # 154: SNOOKY AND FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR., WITH AMADO CORTEZ, VON SERNA, MILA OCAMPO IN "LITTLE ROMEO AND JULIET" (1970)

"Little Romeo and Juliet" (1970)

MG Productions

Release Date November 11, 1970/ Dalisay

Cinematography Jojo Sangco

Music Danny Holmsen

Producer Mrs. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.

Direction Florentino (Tino) Garcia

Cast Snooky and Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Also Starring Amado Cortez, Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Tita de Villa, Banong Cruz and Ding Salvador/ Special Participation of Romy Lapuz/ Guest Stars- Doro de los Ojos, Annie Rama, Mario Montalban, Val Dalton, Amparo Carolino, Dandin & Jolo

THE SEVENTIES # 104: EDGAR MORTIZ AND VILMA SANTOS, WITH ARNOLD GAMBOA AND SNOOKY (IN A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE) IN "SWEETHEARTS" (1970)

"Sweethearts" (1970)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date August 9, 1970/ Globe

Story and Screenplay Henry Cuino

Music Danny Subido

Direction Leody M. Diaz

Cast Edgar Mortiz and Vilma Santos/ with Arnold Gamboa and Snooky (in a special performance/ courtesy of Lea Productions)/ Also Starring Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Eddie Mercado, Elaine Stuart, Ernie Vega, Scarlet, Cloyd Robinson, Wilma Landicho, Imelda Alonzo, Rico Villa, Carding de Guzman, Boie Lalic/ Introducing Eliel Cavestany

THE SIXTIES # 1399: AMALIA FUENTES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO AND LUIS GONZALES, WITH LOURDES MEDEL AND BOOTS ANSON-ROA IN "ADRIANA" (1969)

"Adriana" (1969)

Lea Productions

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Universal

Serialized in Lagim Komiks

Story Lauro M. Nunag

Screenplay Jose Flores Sibal

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Music Doming Valdes

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Amalia Fuentes (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Lourdes Medel, Boots Anson-Roa and Luis Gonzales/ Also Starring Mila Ocampo, Ramon D'Salva, Bebong Osorio, Joy del Sol and Caridad Sanchez/ Guest star- Jose Padilla, Jr./ Introducing Raul Aragon

 

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THE SIXTIES # 1337: ROMEO VASQUEZ, AMALIA FUENTES, DANTE RIVERO AND LOLITA RODRIGUEZ IN "NABUBUHAY LAMANG AKO... UPANG IKAW AY IBIGIN" (1969)

"Nabubuhay Lamang Ako... Upang Ikaw ay Ibigin" (1969)

Lea Productions

Release Date March 2, 1969/ Globe and Dalisay

Screenplay Jose Flores Sibal

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Music Restie Umali

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Romeo Vasquez, Amalia Fuentes, Dante Rivero and Lolita Rodriguez/ Also Starring Nello Nayo, Mila Ocampo, Henry Duval, Patricia Mijares and Caridad Sanchez

THE SIXTIES # 750: VON SERNA, STELLA SUAREZ, ROD EVANS, EVA MONTES, MILA OCAMPO, RENATO ROBLES, MARTIN MARFIL, LUCITA SORIANO AND CELIA FUENTES AS "ROSANG TATTOO" (1965)

"Rosang Tattoo" (1965)

Everlasting Pictures, Inc.

Released thru Luzon Productions

Release Date October 16, 1965/ Main

A DZRH Radio Serial

Story Agustin dela Cruz

Direction B.F. Ongpauco

Cast Von Serna, Stella Suarez, Rod Evans, Eva Montes, Mila Ocampo, Renato Robles, Martin Marfil, Lucita Soriano and Celia Fuentes (in the title role)/ Introducing Rolando Romanno, Eddie del Rosario/ Also Starring Jose Padilla, Jr., Carol Varga, Nora Nunez, Helen Nazario, Ernesto Santos, Patria Plata, Joe Canlas, Honesto Los Santos, Jean Arnold, Rene Villegas

THE SIXTIES # 709: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MIRIAM JURADO, RENATO ROBLES, RAMON D'SALVA AND RODOLFO CRISTOBAL IN "PAOLO STACATTO" (1965)

"Paolo Stacatto" (1965)

Virgo Films Productions

Released thru Larry Santiago Productions

Release Date August 7, 1965/ Center

Story Luis Enriquez

Screenplay Tony Camonte

Music Nestor Robles

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Eddie Rodriguez (as Paolo Stacatto, RP Secret Agent 077), Miriam Jurado, Renato Robles, Ramon D'Salva, Maria Theresa, Patricia Mijares, Lucien Pan and Rodolfo Cristobal/ Also Starring Eddie Torrente, Arturo Lavidez, Bert Gonzales, Manding Rino, Rene Roque, Rolan Montes/ In a very special roles- Lourdes Medel and Ely ramos/ Guest stars- Lyn D'Amour, Mila Ocampo, Leni Trinidad, Menggay, Suzette Speis, Lito Garcia, Gabriel Paile

Screen Stardom/ August 1965

THE SIXTIES # 698: AMADO CORTEZ, VON SERNA, GLORIA SEVILLA, CARMEN SORIANO, MILA OCAMPO AND CARLOS PADILLA, JR. IN "TAKDANG SANDALI!" (1965)

"Takdang Sandali!" (1965)

Filmakers Presentation

Released thru Luzon Productions

Release Date July 9, 1965/ Main

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Mariano Padilla

Cast Amado Cortez, Von Serna, Gloria Sevilla, Carmen Soriano, Mila Ocampo, Chito Montalbo, Martin Marfil and Carlos Padilla, Jr./ Also Starring Bruno Punzalan, Flor Bien Bob Padilla, Carding Mata, Felix Marfil, Bino Garcia, Jess Santos, Adriano Medina, Leo Longalong, Alex Victoria, D'Imposibles and Silvio Ramiro/ Guest star- Rod Evans

Movie Confidential/ June 1965

THE SIXTIES # 670: RIC RODRIGO, AMADO CORTEZ, BERNARD BONNIN, VON SERNA, ROD EVANS, CELIA FUENTES, MILA OCAMPO, MARTIN MARFIL IN "21 PUGANTE" (1965)

"21 Pugante" (1965)

Everlasting Pictures

Release Date April 28, 1965/ Main

Story Johnny Pangilinan

Producer and Director B.F. Ongpauco

Cast Bernard Bonnin, Robert Campos, Amado Cortez, Rod Evans, Celia Fuentes, Blackie Francisco, Berting Labra, Martin Marfil, Rocco Montalban, Johnny Monteiro, Linda Madrid, Carina Mojer, Nora Nunez, Mila Ocampo, Bert Olivar, Ben Perez, Lydia Resma, Ric Rodrigo, Renato Robles, Eddie Rodriguez, Leroy salvador, Lou Salvador, Jr., Ernesto Santos and Von Serna

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THE SIXTIES # 637: AMADO CORTEZ, ROBERT CAMPOS, PAQUITO DIAZ, MARTIN MARFIL AND JOSE ROMULO IN "DUGO SA PANTALAN" (1965)

"Dugo sa Pantalan" (1965)

Filmakers' Productions

Release Date March 1-10, 1965/ Main

Screenplay Jose F. Sibal

Music Tito Arevalo

Executive Producer Amado Cortez

Direction Mariano B. Padilla

Cast Amado Cortez, Robert Campos, Paquito Diaz, Martin Marfil and Jose Romulo/ with Jose Padilla, Jr. and Von Serna (in a very special roles) Also Starring Lyn D'Amour, Carmen Soriano, Aida Roxas, Nancy Weber and Mila Ocampo/ Co-starring Flor Bien, Bruno Punzalan, Tony Blade, Blackie Francisco/ Introducing Chito Mantalbo/ Special guest performance of Leroy Salvador, Chiquito, Lou Salvador, Jr. and Teody Belarmino