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 # 122: MARICAR DE MESA, PYAR MIRASOL, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PAOLO RIVERO IN "BUKO PANDAN" (2002)

Excitement enters the life of two sisters after a dashing young man arrives to develop his land into a resort. Conflict arises when he is suddenly found dead.

"Buko Pandan" (2002)

World Arts Cinema

Release Date January 16, 2002

Film Editor Randy O'Brien

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Direction Uro Q. de la Cruz

Cast Maricar de Mesa, Pyar Mirasol, Tonton Gutierrez, Paolo Rivero/ with Jeanette Joaquin, Rona Reyes, Lucita Soriano

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THE 2000s # 113: LJ MORENO, MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO/ WITH EULA VALDEZ, TONTON GUTIERREZ, ANA CAPRI, RAYMOND BAGATSING IN "DI KITA MA-REACH" (2001)

While doing her thesis, a graduating psychology student meets and falls in love with an expert billiards player who lives in the slums. Her mother, a fiscal, disapproves. Their relationship is further tested when she is later kidnapped by members of a syndicate whose case is with her mother.

"Di Kita Ma-Reach" (2001)

Ecorp Films

Release Date December 25, 2001

An Official Entry to the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival

Story and Screenplay Marlon Rivero

Film Editor Rene Tala

Cinematography Val Dauz

Production Design Allan Leynes

Musical Director William Yusi

Direction Wilfredo 'Willy' Milan

Cast LJ Moreno, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo/ Also starring Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez, Ana Capri, Raymond Bagatsing, Yam Ledesma, Ervin Mateo/ with Elizabeth Oropesa, Tommy Abuel, Manjo del Mundo, Bearwin Meily

THE 2000s # 100: VIA VELOSO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, ALLEN DIZON, BOB SOLER, JEAN SABURIT, ALBERTO DE ESTEBAN IN "HAYUP SA SEX APPEAL" (2001)

"Hayup sa Sex Appeal" (2001)

MMG Entertainment

Release Date November 7, 2001

Screenplay Alfredo Joson

Cinematography Ariong Cuenco

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Musical Director Ed Barcena

Direction Roland Ledesma

Cast Via Veloso, Tonton Gutierrez, Allen Dizon, Bob Soler, Jean Saburit, Alberto de Esteban/ with Yam Ledesma, Rhey Roldan, Aira Luna

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THE 2000s # 94: TONTON GUTIERREZ, RAYMOND BAGATSING, PATRICIA JAVIER, WITH SNOOKY SERNA, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ROBIN DA ROSA, PERLA BAUTISTA, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, DAISY REYES, GLADYS REYES IN "MARITAL RAPE" (2001)

A woman doctor is fooled into marriage by a patient whom she thought valued her virginity but who turns out to be a sexual pervert.

"Marital Rape" (2001)

RHGF Productions

Release Date October 10, 2001

Film Editor Cornelio Crisostgomo

Cinematography Atoy de Vera

Musical Director Sherwin Castillo

Story, Screenplay and Direction Neal 'Buboy' Tan

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Raymond Bagatsing, Patricia Javier/ Also starring Snooky Serna, Eddie Gutierrez, Robin Da Rosa, Perla bautista, Samantha Lopez, Daisy Reyez, Gladys Reyes, Cloyd Robinson

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THE 2000s # 86: COGIE DOMINGO, DANILO BARRIOS, JAMES BLANCO, WITH ANGELENE AGUILAR, PHOEMELA BARANDA, GLAIZA DE CASTRO, JEM ESTRADA IN "COOL DUDES 24/7" (2001)

Three young men--- a rich spoiled brat, a nerd, and a street-smart guy--- were able to enter a bikini-beauty contest through fake tickets. They go on three separate adventures but converge in the end transformed and more mature.

"Cool Dudes 24/7" (2001)

Regal Films

Release Date August 15, 2001

Story and Screenplay Andrew Paredes

Film Editor Reggie Gulle

Cinematography Maria Alma dela Pena

Production Design Gerry Satons

Musical Director Raul Mitra

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Ruel S. Bayani

Cast Cogie Domengo, Danilo bvarrios, James Blanco/ with Angelene Aguilar, Phoemaela Baranda, Glaiza de Castro, Jem Estrada/ Also starring Tonton Gutierrez, William Martinez, John Apacible, Caloy Alde

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THE 2000s # 81: JESTONI ALARCON, TONTON GUTIERREZ, DEREK DEE, EDGAR MANDE, TARA VIROS, KARRA KRISTEL IN "APOY SA KARAGATAN" (2001)

A private detective is commissioned by a rich businessman to search for his wife who has been kidnapped.

"Apoy sa Karagatan" (2001)

Regal Films

Release Date June 27, 2001

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Cinematography Caloy Salcedo, Carding Herrera

Production Designer Nono Garcia

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Tonton Gutierrez, Derek Dee, Edgar Mande, Tara Viros, Karra Kristel/ Also starring Robert Miller, Froilan Sales, Alex Bolado, Eddie Patis, Christian Galindo

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THE 2000s # 63: PIEL MORENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR AND ACE ESPINOSA, WITH JULIO DIAZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, JEAN SABURIT, JOONEE GAMBOA, PAMELA ORTIZ AND IZZA IGNACIO IN "THE VIRGIN WIFE" (2001)

A beautiful woman lives under a curse--- every man she marries dies on their wedding day. She has  already married her three childhood friends and they all died. Now, another wedding proposal is in the offing.

"The Virgin Wife" (2001)

FLT Films

Release Date February 9, 2001

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Piel Morena (in the title role), Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor and Ace Espinosa/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jeffrey Santos, Jean Saburit, Joonee Gamboa, Pamela Ortiz and Izza Ignacio/ with Romy Romulo, Rey Pumaloy, Rosanna Magdalena, Don Pepot, Cloyd Robinson

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THE 2000s # 60: PRISCILLA ALMEDA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDDIE GARCIA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH CAMILLE ROXAS, RAY VENTURA, MARITESS SAMSON, ROMY ROMULO, BOY ROQUE IN "SYOTA NG BAYAN" (2001)

A former bold star goes back to her hometown and turns into an environmentalist as she helps her townmates fight against the incumbent mayor and his cement factory. To further her cause, she runs for mayor but falls in love with her opponent, the mayor' son.

"Syota ng Bayan" (2001)

Solar Films

Release Date January 31, 2001

Story and Screenplay Ronnie Tumbokon

Cinematography Isagani Simon

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Romy Suzara

Cast Priscilla Almeda (in the title role), Eddie Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Camille Roxas, Ray Ventura, Maritess Samson, Romy Romulo, Boy Roque, Marites Temple, CJ Laurel, Paolo Robles, Princess Obaldo, Lindsay Kennedy, Crispin Pindea, Susan Corpuz, Ganie, Idda Yaneza, Francis Enriquez

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THE 2000s # 6: LITO LAPID, ANA CAPRI, TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH ROY ALVAREZ, ALLEN DIZON, CAMILLE ROXAS, PAOLO RIVERO, PATRICIA DANZ, RAYMOND KEANU AND JAIME FABREGAS IN "FIDEL JIMENEZ, MAGKASUBIUKAN TAYO" (2000)

A well-respected police officer rescues a reporter from her kidnappers. He assists her ion her quest for justice, not knowing that they will be fighting against a congressman and a police colonel.

"Fidel Jimenez, Magkasubukan Tayo" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date February 2, 2000

Story and Screenplay Henry nadong

Cinematography Caloy Jacinto

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sacho Tajume

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Lito Lapid, Ana Capri, Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring  Roy Alvarez, Allen Dizon, Camille Roxas, Paolo Rivero, Patricia Danz, Raymond Keanu and Jaime Fabregas

THE NINETIES # 1095: KLAUDIA KORONEL, GARY ESTRADA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, BEMBOL ROCO, YDA MANZANO IN "GAMUGAMONG DAGAT" (1999)

To help her sick mother, a woman uses her body to earn money but she is forced to choose between the man she loves and her mother whose life is in the hands of a selfish politician's son.

"Gamugamong Dagat" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date September 22, 1999

Screenplay Arnold Rimon Martinez

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sancho Tajume

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Gary Estrada, Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor, Bembol Roco, Yda Manzano

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THE NINETIES # 1084: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., ARA MINA, WITH TONTON GUTIERREZ, CARLO AQUINO, EFREN REYES, JR., JEFFREY SANTOS, WILLIAM LORENZO, GIO ALVAREZ, RAY VENTURA IN "ALYAS POGI, ANG PAGBABALIK" (1999)

 A man comes out of prison deadset on leading a new life with the son he didn't get to see for the past 12 years. However, circumstances force him to defend his townmates from a corrupt mayor who wants to build a golf course on their own lots.

"Alyas Pogi, Ang Pagbabalik" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 11, 1999

Screenplay Bien Ojeda, Joey del Rosario

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ara Mina/ Also Starring Tonton Gutierrez, Carlo Aquino, Efren Reyes, Jr., Jeffrey Santos, William Lorenzo, Gio Alvarez, Ray Ventura

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THE NINETIES # 1048: ARA MINA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PEN MEDINA, RAY VENTURA, JENNIFER SEVILLA, EVA DARREN, CARLO AQUINO, PATRICIA ANN ROQUE IN KAHAPON MAY DALAWANG BATA (YESTERDAY CHILDREN)" (1999)

A priest' s son and a blind girl come of age in a rural community where superstitious peasants want to revive a ritual of maiden sacrifice because of the drought.

"Kahapon May Dalawang Bata (Yesterday Children)" (1999)

Reyna Films

Release Date March 3, 1999

Screenplay Adolfo Alix, Jr.

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion- Reyna

Cast Ara Mina, Tonton Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Jennifer Sevilla, Eva Darren, Carlo Aquino, Patricia Ann Roque, Ronnie Lazaro

THE NINETIES # 1024: TONTON GUTIERREZ, ROSANNA ROCES, JEAN GARCIA, JOVIT MOYA IN "BASA SA DAGAT" (1995)

"Basa sa Dagat" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date October 25, 1995

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Rosanna Roces, Jean Garcia, Jovit Moya/ Also starring Tony Carreon, Flora Gasser, Evelyn Vargas, Mike Austria

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THE NINETIES # 1022: SABRINA M., RAMONA RIVILLA, ISABEL REYES, WITH TONTON GUTIERREZ, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, LITO LEGASPI, MIGUEL MORENO, ROSITA ROSAL IN "SAMBAHIN NG PURI KO" (1997)

Now married to a rich patron of the arts, a woman returns to her hometown to get even with the men who once humiliated her.

"Sambahin ang Puri Ko" (1997)

Kara Films

Release Date April 30, 1997

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Nono Garcia Nebres

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Sabrina M., Ramona Rivilla, Isabel Reyes, with Tonton Gutierrez, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lito Legaspi, Miguel Moreno, Rosita Rosal

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THE NINETIES # 1014: RAYMOND BAGATSING, ANGEL AQUINO, DINDI GALLARDO, ANNA CAPRI, RAYMOND KEANNU, RICHARD JOSON AND TONTON GUTIERREZ IN LAV DIAZ'S "SERAFIN GERONIMO, KRIMINAL NG BARYO CONCEPCION" (1998)

Bothered by his conscience, a man confesses his participation in the kidnapping scheme, where both kidnapped victims ( a rich Chinese woman and her baby) were reported to have been killed. It turns out the baby is alive and is now being returned by the kidnapper himself.

"Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date October 21, 1998

Cinematography Ariel Reyes

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Ronnie Quesada

Screenplay and Direction Lav Diaz

Cast Raymond Bagatsing, Angel Aquino, Dindi Gallardo, Anna Capri, Raymond Keannu, Richard Joson and Tonton Gutierrez

Original theatrical poster of "Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion" (1998)

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THE NINETIES # 1009: TONTON GUTIERREZ, RITA AVILA, GINA ALAJAR, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ AND ARA MINA IN CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA'S "TATLO... MAGKASALO (THREE)" (1998)

A man tries to win his wife back who left him for a lesbian lover.

"Tatlo... Magkasalo (Three)" (1998)

Reyna Films/ Star Cinema Production

Release Date September 30, 1998

Story Jun Lana

Screenplay Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Edgar Littaua

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Gina Alajar, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Ara Mina/ Also starring Eva Darren, Philip Lazaro/ with the special participation of Roy Rodrigo

 

THE NINETIES # 991: ANJANETTE ABAYARI, TONTON GUTIERREZ, TERESA LOYZAGA, ADONIS LAXAMANA, LOVELY RIVERO, ROBERT AVILES IN TATA ESTEBAN'S "GAGAWIN KO ANG LAHAT" (1998)

A family driver tries hard to earn a decent living for his family but he meets a lot of temptations along the way including a married woman who becomes his sugar mommy and the bitchy daughter of his employer who makes his life even more miserable.

"Gagawin Ko ang Lahat" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date July 1, 1998

Screenplay Ronnie Tumbocan

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Randy Bren

Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sancho Tajume

Musical Director Butz Padua

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Anjanette Abayari, Tonton Gutierrez, Teresa Loyzaga, Adonis Laxamana, Lovely Rivero, Robert Aviles

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THE NINETIES # 969: ACE ESPINOSA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DANTE RIVERO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PIA PILAPIL, MARICEL MORALES, RAMON CHROSTOPHER IN "BALASUBAS" (1998)

A man betrays his own neighbors in favor of a job and money for his sick mother. Conflict arises when he becomes a suspect in the don's murder and he has to prove his innocence.

"Balasubas" (1998)

Neo Films

An RNB Films Presentation

Release Date April 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Cyrus Khan

Musical Director Mitch Morala

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Ace Espinosa (in the title role), Dante Rivero, Tonton Gutierrez, Pia Pilapil, Maricel Morales, Ramon Christopher/Also starring Ryan 'Atong' Redillas, Berting Labra, Don Umali, Lucas Valdez/ Special Participation of Perla Bautista, Teresita 'Darling' Rivera/ with Boy Roque, Alex Cunanan, Rey Bejar, Barry Canlas

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THE NINETIES # 967: GARDO VERSOZA, STELLA RUIZ, GLYDEL MERCADO AND TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH BOB SOLER, ZANDRO ZAMORA, LARA MORENA, KING GUTIERREZ IN "KID MANALO (AKIN ANG ULO MO !)" (1998)

An amateur boxer escapes to Manila after he refused to sell his game. Now a taxi driver, he is again running as armed men hound him to recover an attaché case full of money left by a passenger.

"Kid Manalo (Akin ang Ulo Mo!)" (1998)

Mahogany Pictures

Release Date March 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baby Buenaseda

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko'Ortega

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Gardo Versoza, Stella Ruiz, Glydel Mercado and Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Bob Soler, Zandro Zamora, Lara Morena, King Gutierrez, Romy Diaz, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Devin Villarama, Boy Agperon, Victor Reyes

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