THE 2000s #146: GLYDEL MERCADO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, RITA MAGDALENA, JOHN ARCILLA, ALLEN DIZON, PYAR MIRASOL IN "SANA TOTOO NA" (2002)

Life goes on for a videoke bar owner after her abusive husband leaves her and remarries abroad. she falls in love with the mayor but she has to contend with his being a womanizer and his jealous adopted sister.

"Sana Totoo Na" (2002)

World Arts Cinema

Release Date May 15, 2002

Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Film Editor Randy Brien

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Music Blitz Padua

Direction Armand Reyes

Cast Glydel Mercado, Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Rita Magdalena, John Arcilla, Allen Dizon, Pyar Mirasol, Minnie Aguilar, Joseph Baltazar, Jackie Castillejos, Kirby de Jesus

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THE 2000s # 110: RITA MAGDALENA, HAZEL ESPINOSA, JEFFREY GONZALES, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ IN "MASAKIT... HUWAG MONG IPILIT!" (2001)

A husband takes over his wife's company after she met an accident. He develops a relationship with her best friend and executive secretary until the wife herself discovers their infidelity.

"Masakit... Huwag Mong Ipilit!" (2001)

ATB-4 Films

Release Date December 12, 2001

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Cinematography Boy Anao

Production Design Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Joel Castillo

Direction Angelto J. de Guzman

Cast Rita Magdalena, Hazel Espinosa, Jeffrey Gonzales, Francis Enriquez

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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 # 98: NINI JACINTO, KC CASTILLO, RITA MAGDALENA, WITH FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ, JEFFREY GONZALES, MIKE MAGAT IN "PUKYUTAN" (2001)

A young woman grew up with her aunt who had every intention to give her to the owner of a bee farm as debt payment. She, however, falls in love with a doctor and together they discover that the bottles of honey that the farm produces are laced with drugs.

"Pukyutan" (2001)

El Nino Films

Release Date September 19, 2001

Story and Screenplay Efren C. Pinon

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Popoy Crisostono

Direction Cesar SB Abella

Cast Nini Jacinto, KC Castillo, Rita Magdalena/ with Francis Enriquez, Jeffrey Gonzales, Mike Magat, Shanghai, Ten-Ten

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THE NINETIES # 1115: JOHN ROBERT PORTER, JR. (AKA. JOHN RENDEZ), RITA MAGDALENA, AYA MEDEL, GARDO VERZOSA, MIKE MAGAT, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, ALLEN DIZON IN "SINDAK" (1999)

Wrongly accused of rape and murder, a man is tortured and left for dead by four security guards. He survives and gets back at his tormentors.

"Sindak" (1999)

Metal Dog Productions

Release Date December 15, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mario O'Hara, Ronnie Tumbokan

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Direction Mario O'Hara

Cast John Robert Porter, Jr. (aka. John Rendez), Rita Magdalena, Aya Medel, Gardo Verzosa, Mike Magat, William Martinez, Allen Dizon, Ma. Isabel Lopez

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THE NINETIES # 1100: RITA MAGDALENA, KATRINA PAULA, AMALIA JONES, WITH POPPO LONTOC, VON SERRA, LYRA LORENA IN "WANTED: G.R.O." (1999)

Three women brought together by fate. Three women trapped in the sex trade. Together, they strive to fight life's many battles, relying on each other for strength, hoping for that one day, they will find their way out of rut.

"Wanted: G.R.O." (1999)

Taurus Films

Release Date October 6, 1999

Story and Screenplay Rolando Reyes

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Direction Rolly Bernardo, Roberto delos Reyes

Cast Rita Magdalena, Amalia Jones, Katrina Paula/ Also starring Poppo Lontoc, Von Serra, Lyra Lorena, Ariel Reyes, Nick Alladin, Dennis Coronel/ Featuring Razelle Angela

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THE NINETIES # 1062: RITA MAGDALENA, YNEZ VENERACION, WITH KATRINA PAULA, POPPO LONTOC, VON SERNA, ERWIN MONTES, DENNIS KORONEL IN "KAAGAW" (1999)

Two young girls' hatred for each other leads to their discovery of their parents' past.

"Kaagaw" (1999)

Taurus Films

Release Date May 19, 1999

Story and Screenplay Rolando Reyes

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Direction Rolly Bernardo and Robert delos Reyes

Cast Rita Magdalena, Ynez Veneracion/ Also starring Katrina Paula, Poppo Lontoc, Von Serna, Lyra Lorena, Nick Alladin, Erwin Montes, Ariel Reyes, Dennis Koronel

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THE NINETIES # 1032: RITA MAGDALENA, AYA MEDEL, EMILIO GARCIA, RAMONA RIVILLA, ROY RODRIGO, LEO RABAGO, TROVADOR RAMOS, JR., IN CELSO AD CASTILLO'S " DROGA, ANG PAGTATAPAT NG MGA BABAING ADDICT" (1999)

An undercover police officer initially poses as a drug addict to penetrate an organized drug syndicate but eventually becomes drug-dependent herself.

"Droga, Ang Pagtatapat ng mga Babaing Addict" (1999)

Gloanne Films, EDL Productionas

Release Date January 4, 1999

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Rene Tala

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Story, Screenplay and Direction Celso Ad Castillo

Cast Rita Magdalena, Aya Medel, Emilio Garcia, Ramona Rivilla, Roy Rodrigo, Leo Rabago, Trovador Ramos, Jr.

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THE NINETIES # 1016: JACLYN JOSE, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, DANIEL FERNANDO, ALLAN PAULE, RITA MAGDALENA, TOFEE CALMA, HAZEL ESPINOSA AND RITA AVILA IN "MASIKIP, MASAKIT, MAHAPDI" (1998)

Three stories of temptation, sex and superstition. A father loses his job for stealing a fallen apple for his crippled child, resorts to petty crimes but is killed. An ambitious pickup girl kills herself after being dumped by a rich customer. A man gets very sick from an infected wound which he got from the bone of a dead man that he and a friend were stealing jewelry from.

"Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date November 11, 1998

Based on Alberto Florentino's award-winning play

Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Noel Mallonga

Musical Director Renel Tagle

Direction Behn Cervantes

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Allan Paule, Rita Magdalena, Toffee Calma, Hazel Espinosa and Rita Avila

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THE NINETIES # 970: ROMMEL PADILLA, RITA MAGDALENA, WITH JORGE ESTREGAN, KATRINA PAOLA, REY ROLDAN, JIMMY CONCEPCION, ROSENDA, SHEILA SANCHEZ, VIC FELIPE "ANG KILABOT AT SI MISS PAKIPOT" (1998)

An ex-convict gets another chance at life as the leader of a team of barangay tanod who save the community's youth from drugs and other vices.

"Ang Kilabot at si Miss Pakipot" (1998)

Canary Films

Release Date April 15, 1998

Story and Screenplay Leleng Ubaldo

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo, Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Dante Pangilinan & Ferren Salumbides

Cast Rommel Padilla, Rita Magdalena, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Katrina Paola, Rey Roldan, Jimmy Concepcion, Rosenda, Sheila Sanchez, Vic Felipe, Ariel Reyes, Edwin Montes

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 # 922: RITA MAGDALENA, YNEZ VENERACION, DANIEL FERNANDO, PHILIP HENSON, KATRINA PAOLA, RACHEL ROA IN "MARITONI SUAREZ, G.R.O" (1997)

"Maritoni Suarez, G.R.O." (1997)

Canary Films

Release Date October 29, 1997

Direction Neal 'Buboy' Tan

Cast Rita Magdalena, Ynez Veneracion, Daniel Fernando, Philip Henson, Katrina Paola, Rachel Roa, Sheila Sanchez, Joey Galvez, Nick Aladin

THE NINETIES # 919: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROMANO VASQUEZ, PHILIP HENSON, WITH VICTOR VARGAS, SHEILA SANCHEZ, SOFIA SANTOS IN "THE SECRETS OF... KATRINA SALAZAR" (1997)

"The Secrets of... Katrina Salazar" (1997)

Falcon Films

Release Date September 10, 1997

Direction Carlo Montero

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Romano Vasquez, Philip Henson/ Also starring Victor Vargas, Sheila Sanchez, Sofia Santos, Ariel Reyes, Ana Ramos

THE NINETIES # 917: RITA MAGDALENA, CAMILLE ROXAS, CEM CASTILLO, WITH JOHN APACIBLE, JEFFREY GONZALES, VICTOR VARGAS IN "HIPAG" (1997)

Raped by an unknown assailant, a nurse returns to her hometown. She meets her ex-lover and their past is rekindled but everything has to stop because he is now her sister's husband.

"Hipag" (1997)

Golden Harvest Productions

Release Date October 22, 1997

Screenplay Bong Ramos

Cinematography Alex Santiago

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Leonardo 'Nards' Martin

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction F. C. Gargantilla

Cast Rita Magdalena, Camille Roxas, Cem Castillo/ Also starring John Apcible, Jeffrey Gonzales, Victor Vargas, Sammy Vencio, Tess Villarama

THE NINETIES # 909: RITA MAGDALENA, MICHAEL RIVERO, WITH DANTE RIVERO, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., GINO ANTONIO, CONRAD POE, DARIA RAMIREZ, DENCIO PADILLA AND ALMA SORIANO IN "ANG MATON AT ANG SHOWGIRL" (1997)

A man tries to save a group of showgirls from the hands of a drug syndicate by getting the help of an honest policeman.

"Ang Maton at ang Showgirl" (1997)

Diamond Jade Films

Release Date October 1, 1997

Direction Deo Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Rita Magdaleno, Michael Rivero/ Also starring Dante Rivero, George Estregan, Jr., Gino Antonio, Conrad Poe, Daria Ramirez, Dencio Padilla, John Rendez, Ric Arellano, Lucita Soriano, Jordan Castillo, Jake Joson, Miguel Macapagal-Arroyo, Carlo Jose, Dante Rivero, Jr. and Alma Soriano

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THE NINETIES # 901: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROY RODRIGO, ADONIS LAXAMANA, ANA MARIE FALCON, MAGGIE DELA RIVA AND MIKE MAGAT IN "IMBESTIGASYON KAY LOLITA MACARENA" (1997)

A young woman's suicide leads to an investigation into her lurid past involving members of a wealthy family.

"Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena" (1997)

Golden Harvest Productions

Release Date August 27, 1997

Cinematography Winifredo Abracia

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Raymond Saldana

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jonas Sebastian

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Roy Rodrigo, Alexis Laxamana, Ana Marie Flacon, Maggie dela Riva and Mike Magat/ Also starring Archie Ventosa, J.C. Castro, Patricia Poblador, Tony Manalo

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THE NINETIES # 897: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONTON GUTIERREZ, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA, ROY ALVAREZ, RAY VENTURA, JACKIE CASTILLEJO, PEN MEDINA IN "EVANGELINE, KATORSE (REYNA NG STAGE SHOW)" (1997)

To resurrect his fading career, a gay movie director researches on the story of a stammering striptease. As the story unfolds, he begins to see himself in the lives of his interviewees and this leads him to turn a new leaf and return to his teaching.

"Evangeline, Katorse (Reyna ng Stage Show)" (1997)

V-Rich Films

Release Date August 20, 1997

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro 

Film Editor Francis Vinarao

Musical Director Pablo Vergara

Story, Screenplay and Direction Efren S. Alverio

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Tonton Gutierrez, Eddie Gutierrez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Roy Alvarez, Ray Ventura, Jackie Castillejo, Pen Medina/ Introducing Juan Carlos Castro, Allona Amor

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THE NINETIES # 875: RITA MAGDALENA, ANA CAPRI, ROY RODRIGO, LAWRENCE DAVID, JACKIE CASTILLEJO, WITH DICK ISRAEL, PEN MEDINA, NATY SANTIAGO IN " HAPDI NG TAG-INIT" (1997)

A woman's arrival in a small village becomes the talk of the town. Another woman becomes jealous of the attention that she is getting, especially when the town's most eligible bachelor likewise gets smitten. Suddenly, everybody is questioning the conventions that society dictates.

"Hapdi ng Tag-init" (1997)

V-Rich Films

Release Date July 2, 1997

Story and Screenplay Monti S. Tirasol

Cinematography Lito Lapara

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Wilfredo Gonzales

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Efren L. Alano

Direction Donni Gonzales

Cast Rita Magdalena, Ana Capri, Roy Rodrigo, Lawrence David, Jackie Castillejo/ Also starring Dick Israel, Pen Medina, Naty Santiago, Jerry O'Hara, Poppo Lontoc/ Introducing Gaulay Morena, Randy Zaranza

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THE NINETIES # 868: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDDIE GUTIERREZ, EMILIO GARCIA, ROY RODRIGO, CRISELDA VOLKS, WITH ROMY DIAZ, ANGGIE FERRO, TONY CARREON, LOU VELOSO, ROLANDO TINIO IN CELSO AD CASTILLO'S "MANANAYAW"

A gambler and his lover, an erotic dancer, are running from their debtors. More trouble arises when his brother, who refuses to give him more money, is killed in a gun battle that ensues as the collectors arrive.

"Mananayaw" (1997)

Four Aces Films

Release Date June 16, 1997

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Lino Dalay

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Story, Screenplay and Direction Celso Ad Castillo

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Eddie Gutierrez, Emilio Garcia, Roy Rodrigo, Criselda Volks/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Anggie Ferro, Tony Carreon, Lou Veloso, Rolando Tinio, Lucas Valdez, Bino Garcia, Jr., Jiego Malvar, Paolo Ramirez

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THE NINETIES # 859: DAN FERNANDEZ, EMILIO GARCIA, RITA MAGDALENA AND STELLA RUIZ IN "BAWAL MAHALIN, BAWAL IBIGIN" (1997)

A woman falls in love with her husband's friend but their relationship ends because she is not willing to leave her impotent husband.

"Bawal Mahalin, Bawal Ibigin" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date May 28, 1997

Story J.P. Cabreira

Screenplay Bong Ramos

Cinematography Maximo 'Max' dela Pena

Film Editor Arman Diamante

Production Design Mary Anne Cabreira

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jay Jay Cabreira

Cast Dan Fernandez, Emilio Garcia, Rita Magdalena and Stella Ruiz/ Also starring Roberto Aviles, Cris Daluz, Lito Pimentel, Edwin Ortega, Dantly Reyes

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