JOSEPH ESTRADA IN PABLO S. GOMEZ' "TALAHIB" (1962): KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"Talahib" (1962)- Stars Joseph Estrada (in a dual role), Miriam Jurado, Liza Moreno, Carol Varga, Celia Rodriguez, Juliet Pardo, Nora Nunez, Josie Sancho, Africa dela Rosa and Lito Anzures/ Directed by Cesar Gallardo

"Talahib" (1962)/ Espesyal Komiks
Nobela ni Pablo S. Gomez
Guhit ni Tony Caravana

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34th GAWAD URIAN WINNERS (2011): "ANG DAMGO NI ELEUTERIA" TOPS AWARDS

May 17--- The best films of 2010 were honored at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards held at Marriott Hotel in Resorts World Manila. Independent films, once again, topped this year's annual awards.

"Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria" was named Best Picture for 2010 while Fe GingGing Hyde and Sid Lucero won top acting honors at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards held Tuesday night.

Hyde won Best Actress for "Sheika" while Lucero was named Best Actor for "Muli."

Rosanna Roces bagged the Best Supporting Actress plum for "Presa".

Remton Siega Zuasola was named Best Director for "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria".

Other awardees are: Arnel Mardoquio, Best Screenplay, "Sheika; "‎Willie Apa Jr. and Arthur Ian Garcia, Best Editing, "Sheika"; Jerrold Tarog, Best Music, "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria"; Dempster Samarista, Best Sound, "Limbunan;

Christian Linaban, Best Cinematgraphy, "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria"; Rodell Cruz, Best Production Design, "Amigo";

Pam Miras' "Wag Kang Titingin" bagged Best Short Film while Monster Jimenez's "Kano" won Best Documentary.

Urian presented the 10 Best Films of the Decade and the Natatanging Gawad to scriptwriter Jose F. Lacaba.

International singer and actress Lea Salonga sang during the intermission.

Spotted before the start of the program was Coco Martin, who has been cited as one of three of the Decade's Best Performers.

by Bayani San Diego Jr./ Philippine Daily Inquirer

see: List of Gawad Urian Best Pictures (1976-2010)

“Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria” (2010) Stars Donna Gimeno, Lucia Juezan, Gregg Tecson, Fedwilyn Villarba, Daday Melgar/ Written and directed by Remton Siega Zuasola

Here's the list of winners in the 34th Gawad Urian (2011):

BEST PICTURE - "Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria" under Creative Programs, Inc. and Panumduman Pictures
BEST DIRECTOR - Remton Siega Zuasola ("Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria")
BEST ACTOR - Sid Lucero ("Muli")
BEST ACTRESS - Fe GingGing Hyde ("Sheika")
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Joem Bascon ("Noy")
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Rosanna Roces ("Presa")
BEST SCREENPLAY - Arnel Mardoquio ("Sheika")
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Christian Linaban ("Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria")
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN - Rodell Cruz ("Amigo")
BEST EDITING - Willie Apa, Jr. and Arthur Ian Garcia ("Sheika")
BEST MUSIC - Jerrold Tarog ("Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria")
BEST SOUND - Dempster Samarista ("Limbunan")
BEST SHORT FILM - "Wag Kang Titingin" by Pam Miras
BEST DOCUMENTARY - "Kano: An American and His Harem" by Monster Jimenez
NATATANGING GAWAD URIAN (Lifetime Achievement Awardee) - Jose "Pete" Lacaba
GAWAD URIAN AKTOR NG DEKADA - Coco Martin
GAWAD URIAN AKTRES NG DEKADA - Gina Pareno and Cherry Pie Picache
PELIKULA NG DEKADA - "Tuhog" (2000), "Batang Westside" (2001), "Babae Sa Breakwater" (2003), "Magnifico" (2003), "Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino" (2004), "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros" (2005), "Kubrador" (2006), "Serbis" (2008), "Kinatay" (2009), "Lola" (2009)

The 34th Gawad Urian was hosted by Cesar Montano, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Butch Francisco.

"Muli" (2010)- Stars Cogie Domingo and Sid Lucero/ with Max Eigenmann, Rocky Salumbides, Evelyn Vargas, Angeli Bayani, Kenneth Ocampo, Arnold Reyes and Ardie Bascara/ Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.

'Sheika" (2010)- Stars Dan Lester Albaracin, Perry Dizon and Fe GingGing Hyde/ Directed by Arnel Mardoquio

"Noy" (2010)- Stars Coco Martin, Cherry Pie Picache, Erich Gonzales, Joem Bascon, Chesca Billones, Vice Ganda and Baron Geisler/ Directed by Dondon Santos

"Presa"(2010)- Stars Anita Linda, Techie Agbayani, Perla Bautista, Angeli Bayani, Ina Feleo, Liza Lorena, Cherry Madrigal, Daria ramirez, Rosanna Roces, Jodi Sta. Maria/ Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.

"Limbunan" (2010)- Stars Techie Agbayani, Jea Lyka Cinco, Joem Bascon, Jaime Unte, Mayka Lintongan/ Directed by Gutierrez Mangansakan II

"Amigo" (2010)- Stars Joel Torre, Garret Dillahunt, Chris Cooper, D.J. Qualls, Yul Vasquez, Tita Cecile, James Parks/ Directed by John Sayles

GEORGE JAVIER AS "TOLONGGES, STEPANIO AND TULUME"

Underrated comedian George Javier did several movies in the 80s, all in the starring roles, among them, "Tolongges" (1981); "Stepanio" (1982) and "Tulume: Alyas Zorro."

"Tolongges" (1981)- Stars George Javier, Pia Moran, Cachupoy, Cynthia Gonzales, Redford White/ with Rod Navarro, Paquito Diaz, Palito & Max Alvarado/ Directed by Angel Labra

"Stepanio: The Last Koboy"(1982)- Stars Vivian Velez, Panchito, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Pugak Renato del Prado and George Javier in the title role/ Directed by Angel Labra

"Tulume: Alyas Zorro" (1983)- Stars George Javier, Carmi Martin, Roland Dantes, Ruel Vernal, Dencio Padilla, Bella Flores, Don Pepot, Scarlet Suarez, Rocco Montalban & Pugak/ Directed by William Mayo

CELIA FUENTES AS "REYNA SIRKERA" (1957)

50s local filmdom's Action Queen Celia Fuentes shows her acrobatic skills as "Reyna Sirkera." The movie was probably inspired by two Hollywood movies, "The Greatest Show on Earth" and "Trapeze," which made a killing in the tills in 1956.

"Reyna Sirkera" (1957)- Stars Celia Fuentes, Eddie Del Mar, Tony Cruz, Jr./ Introducing Teresa Mendez/ Directed by Felix Villar

"PRESINTO 13" (1961)

"Meron palang ganitong pelikula," I blurted out to myself when I got hold of this ad. I was immediately reminded of the Hollywood movie I've seen in 1976, "Assault on Precinct 13, which was later remade in 2005.

Presinto 13, in a all-star cast topbilled by Efren Reyes and Bob Soler, had four stories of "great moving human drama of the police force's achievement and almost incredible heroism."

PINOY MOVIE TITLES # 9: "ITO ANG LALAKE" (1964) AND "ITO ANG BABAE" (1980)

"Ito ang Lalake" (1964)- Jess Lapid, Divina Valencia, Stella Suarez, Max Alvarado, Joe Sison, Victor Bravo, Nort Nepomuceno, Joaquin Fajardo, Rocco Montalban, Bruno Punzalan and Jun Aristorenas/ Directed by Armando Garces


"Ito ang Babae" (1980)- Stars Charito Solis, Myrna Castillo, Dennis Roldan, Romy Diaz, Johnny Wilson, Gil Guerrero/ Directed by Armando Garces

PINOY MOVIE TITLES # 8: "LABANANG LALAKE!" (1965) AND "LABANANG BABAE!" (1965)

"Labanang Lalake!" (1965)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Jess Lapid, Perla Bautista, Divina Valencia, Paquito Diaz and Max Alvarado/ with Ezar Visenio, Rocco Montalban, Nort Nepomuceno, Steve Alcarado,Joe Cunanan, Joaquin Fajardo, Lope Policarpio, Sancho Tesalona/ Directed by Armando Garces

"Labanang Babae!" (1965)- Stars Divina Valencia, Stella Suarez, Robert Campos, Eddie Garcia, Max Alvarado/ with Ezar Visenio, Johnny Baylon, Rudy Moreno, Rocky Lopez, Jimmy dela Fuente/ Directed by Armando Garces

"BABAE...NGAYON AT KAILANMAN" (1977): SOFIA'S NEXT SCREENING AT CCP, MAY 14 (2011)

The Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA) will be screening Joey Gosiengfiao’s 1977 movie, “Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman” on May 14, 2 p.m. at Tanghalang Manuel Conde, Cultural Center of the Philippines. The movie, an entry in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival, starred Charito Solis, Gloria Diaz, Chanda Romero, Vivian Velez, Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez and Tommy Abuel.

Actresses Gloria Diaz and Vivian Velez and writer Pete Lacaba will be attending the special screening. Admission is free!

PACQUIAO CLOBBERS MOSLEY IN A LOPSIDED UNANIMOUS DECISION

photos: internet source

LAS VEGAS—Manny Pacquiao forced Shane Mosley into a defensive mode with an early knockdown and settled for a unanimous decision to retain his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown at the sold-out MGM Grand Garden Arena here on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila).

The Fighting Congressman from Sarangani tagged Mosley with a right jab then unloaded a left hook that floored the American in the third round. Mosley beat the count, but was never the same after that.

Hobbled by cramps in the left leg, Pacquiao was unable to finish off Mosley, disappointing many of the 16,412 fans who were expecting the eight-division world champion to hand the 39-year-old American his first knockout loss.

To his compatriots back home, however, victory by any manner was enough cause for jubilation.
Pacquiao later said he was really intent on stopping Mosley but that the future Hall of Famer refused to trade punches as he normally does against other foes.
As Mosley found out, Pacquiao was more powerful and faster than he thought.
Pacquiao, who was hardly marked when he appeared in coat-and-tie in the postfight press conference, raised his win-loss-draw record to 54-3-2 with 38 knockouts.

Mosley, who wore dark shades to hide his reddened eyes, fell to 46-7-1, with one no-contest and 39 knockouts.

It marked the third straight time that Pacquiao went the distance, although Mosley was as outclassed as Ghanaian Joshua Clottey and Mexican Antonio Margarito.

Counting his 12th-round stoppage of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, the 32-year-old Pacquiao has now gone 48 rounds without knocking out an opponent, raising concerns that his body is being worn down faster than it should.
By Roy Luarca
Philippine Daily Inquirer

PINOY MOVIE TITLES # 7: "OH, MY PAPA!" (1968) AND "OH, MY MAMA" (1981)

"Oh, My Papa!" (1968)- Stars Amalia Fuentes, Eddie Rodriguez and Divina Valencia/ witn Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Caridad Sanchez, Ruben Rustia, Carpi Asturias and Roderick (Paulate)/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo

"Oh, My Mama" (1981)- Stars Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, Hero Bautista, Harlene Bautista, Peewee Quijano, Eric Francisco, Lito Arevalo/ with The Wea Twins (Joy & Gay Pobre)/ Directed by Tony Pascua

PINOY MOVIE SPOOFS # 35: "FISH AND FURY" (1972)

Pinoy Bruce Lee, comedian Ramon Zamora starred in his second Bruce Lee spoof, "Fish and Fury," based on Lee's blockbuster martial arts movie, "Fist of Fury." His first one, "The Pig, Boss" was a smash hit, another spoof of Lee's first successful movie, "The Big Boss."

"Fish and Fury" (1972)- Stars Ramon Zamora/ Directed by Luis San Juan

PINOY MOVIE TITLES # 6: "HARI NG KARATE" (1966) AND "REYNA NG KARATE" (1967)

"Hari ng Karate" (1966)- Stars Roberto Gonzales, Josephine Estrada, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Merle Fernandez, Martin Marfil, Lyn D'Arce, Eddie Torrente, Val Magno, Tony Villar and Andy Garchitorena/ Directed by Solano Gaudite

"Reyna ng Karate" (1967)- Stars Magna Gonzales, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Miss Karina Zawalsky, Mr. Jerry Skiver, Ariston Bautista, Leonardo Casero, Bert Martinez, Sancho Tesalona and Boy Chico/ Special Guests- Lucita Soriano, Marissa Delgado, Lyn D'Arce/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

TWO PINOY MOVIES SET DURING THE COLD WAR

Lea Productions' "Hanggang sa Kurtinang Bakal," a spy espionage thriller, starring the 60s hottest love team, Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez, was filmed entirely in Europe--- Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Barcelona, Lourdes, Nice, Geneva, Berne, Venice, Vienna, Rome and Berlin.

MG Productions' "Escape from East Berlin," another spy thriller, starring Roberto Gonzales, was also filmed abroad, entirely in the West and East Berlin, the first Filipino film ever to do so during those turbulent times.

Another two movies I wish we have in our midst---

"Hanggang sa Kurtinang Bakal" (1966)- Stars Amalia Fuentes, Romeo Vasquez, Fred galang, Al Quinn and Tony Cayado/ Directed by Tony Cayado and Ben Feleo

"Escape from East Berlin" (1972)- Stars Roberto Gonzales, Gloria Sevilla and Suzette Ranillo and a cast of international stars/ Directed by Solano Gaudite

ROBIN PADILLA'S "BAD BOY" LASER DISC

During the so-called 'laser disc' boom in the 90s (video rental shops rent out beta, vhs and LDs; short-lived LDs were at its peak in the early 90s), only two Tagalog movies were released in LD format--- "Bad Boy" starring Robin Padilla and "Tayong Dalawa" starring Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion. Both movies were produced and released in 1990 and 1992 respectively by Viva Films.

PINOY MOVIE TITLES # 5: " THE JUKE BOX QUEEN" (1966) AND " THE JUKEBOX KING" (1969)

"The Jukebox Queen" (1966)- Stars Pilita Corrales, Ronaldo Valdez, Anita Linda, Johnny Monteiro, Wing Duo, Pablo Virtuoso/ Directed by Efren Reyes

"The Jukebox King" (1969)- Stars Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Esperanza Fabon, Bebong Osorio and Eddie Peregrina in the title role/ Directed by Consuelo P. Osorio