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 # 1090: JOLINA MAGDANGAL, MARVIN AGUSTIN, WITH ALMA MORENO, NIKKI VALDEZ, DOMINIC OCHOA, ROLDAN AQUIN, KOKO TRINIDAD AND GINA PARENO IN "HEY BABE !" (1999)

A young man tries to win the heart of a pretty and intelligent but very superstitious young woman who relies on the old fortune teller to find her true love.

"Hey Babe !" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Joyce Bernal, Marya Ignavio, Tara Illenberger

Production Design Jonathan Aligada, Danny Cristobas

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Joyce Bernal

Cast Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin/ Also starring Alma Moreno, Nikki Valdez, Dominic Ochoa and Gina Pareno/ Co-starring Roldan Aquino, Bearwin Meily, Mo Twister, Koko Trinidad, Justin Cuyugan, JR Herrera/ with the special participation of Joey Marquez

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THE NINETIES # 1089: GERARD MADRID, MARCUS MADCRIGAL, MARCO SALVADOR AND TRICIA ROMAN, WITH JOHN ARCILLA, LORLI VILLANUEVA, JOE GRUTA, DESSA QUESADA IN LAV DIAZ'S "BURGER BOYS (ISANG BANGUNGOT NA TRIP)" (1999)

Four high school students stage a bank holdup and experience a dangerous kind of 'trip.'

"Burger Boys (Isang Bangungot na Trip)" (1999)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date August 25, 1999

Cinematography Lauro Rene Manda

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Ronnie Quesada

Story, Screenplay and Direction Lav Diaz

Cast Gerard Madrid, Marcus Madrigal, Marco Salvador and Tricia Roman/ Also starring John Arcilla, Lorli Villanueva, Joe Gruta, Dessa Quesada

THE NINETIES # 1088: NATASHA LEDESMA, MAHALLA MENDEZ, PIA PAULA, CARLOS MORALES AND REY 'PJ' ABELLANA IN "SAKA NATIN ITANONG KUNG... KASALANAN" (1999)

A man and woman prove their love for each other despite opposition from the woman's family.

"Saka Natin Itanong Kung... Kasalanan" (1999)

Arlyn Films

Release Date August 18, 1999

Story, Screenplay and Direction Rolly Bernardo

Cast Natasha Ledesma, Mahalla Mendez, Pia Paula, Carlos Morales and Rey 'PJ' Abellana/ Introducing Jun Arenas

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THE NINETIES # 1087: HAZEL ESPINOSA, JASMINE TOLENTINO, ROSEMARIE ROSE, WITH LYRA LORENA, ERWIN MONTES, NIKO MONTEZ, ARIEL REYES, ALDO ALVAREZ IN "COLLEGE GIRLS" (1999)

Three women overcome life's challenges to finish college education and improve their lives.

"College Girls

Taurus Films

Release Date August 18, 1999

Direction Robert delos Reyes

Cast Hazel Espinosa, Jasmine Tolentino, Rosemarie Rose/ Also starring Lyra Lorena,Erwin Montes, Nikko Montez, Ariel Reyes, Aldo Alvarez, Marinella Moran, Eric Rodriguez

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THE NINETIES # 1086: KIM DELOS SANTOS, DINO GUEVARRA, WITH DINA BONNEVIE, MELISSE SANTIAGO, ANNE CURTIS, CHUBI DEL ROSARIO, CANDY PANGILINAN, MEL MARTINEZ IN "IKAW LAMANG" (1999)

A young woman learns the value of money and education as she struggles to keep her family together after the death of the father leaves them almost penniless.

"Ikaw Lamang" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date August 11, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mel del Rosario

Cinematography Leslie Garchitorena

Film Editor Jose Vito Cajili

Production Design Roy Red, Esperanza Cortez-Red

Musical Director Gerdie Francisco

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Mac C. Alejandre

Cast Kim delos Santos, Dino Guevarra/ Also starring Dina Bonnevie, Melisse Santiago, Anne Curtis,Chubi de Rosario, Candy Pangilinan, Mel Martinez, Katya Santos, Lindsay Custodio, Assunta de Rossi, Chantal Umali, Marky Lopez

THE NINETIES # 1085: AILA MARIE, GERARD MADRID, TOMMY ABUEL, JULIO DIAZ, JOHN ARCILLA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, MELISSA MENDEZ, ANITA LINDA, ANA CAPRI, NANETTE INVENTOR IN "BATANG PRO" (1999)

Three street children with their own harrowing backgrounds to tell, bond together in their effort to overcome the harsh realities of life.

"Batang Pro" (1999)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date August 11, 1999

Story and Screenplay Lito Casaje, Bienvenido M. Noriega Jr.

Cinematography Mariel Cruz

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Arthur Katipunan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Lito Casaje

Cast Aila Marie, Gerard Madrid, Tommy Abuel, Julio Diaz, John Arcilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Melissa Mendez, Anita Linda, Ana Capri, Leo Rabago,Roy Rodrigo, Nanette Inventor, Richard Quan, Robert Hamilton, Marcus Madrigal

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 # 1083: NINI JACINTO, LEONARDO LITTON, SOFIA VALDEZ, JUAN CARLOS CASTRO, DIVINA DEL RIO IN "TALONG" (1999)

A young woman artist finds her inspiration in a handsome eggplant farmer who returns her affections after his fiancé left to work abroad. Problem arises when the man's fiancé returns home pregnant and claims that he is the father of her child. 

"Talong" (1999)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 4, 1999

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Bienvenido ' Benny' Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Written and Directed by Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Nini Jacinto, Leonardo Litton, Sifia Valdez, Juan Carlos Castro, Dina del Rio/ Also starring Emmanuel Borlaza, Anita Linda, Dang Cruz, Ben Sagmit, Beverly Salviejo

THE NINETIES # 1082: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, ROI VINZON, WITH JOANNE QUINTAS, DANIEL PASIA, ERNIE ZARATE, RANDO ALMANZOR, CRIS DALUZ, LEVI IGNACIO, JESS SANCHEZ IN "PINTADO" (1999)

A former military officer races against time as he searches for the ultimate weapon against a former comrade who has as ax to grind and is now armed with mystical and superhuman powers.

"Pintado" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date August 4, 1999

Story and Screenplay Glenn Marcelo

Cinematography Caloy Salcedo

Film Editor Joe Solo

Production Design Catalino 'Boy' Tablizo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Baldo Marro

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Roi Vinzon/ Also staring Joanne Quintas, Daniel Pasia, Ernie Zarate, Rando Almanzor, Cris Daluz, Levi Ignacio, Jess Sanchez, Froilan Sales, Banjo Romero, Archie Ventosa/ Co-starring Frank Lapid, Violy David, Robert Miller, Mike Vergel, Husman Hassim, Rey Flores

THE NINETIES # 1081: MARICEL SORIANO, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, RITA AVILA, MAILA GUMILA, ALICIA ALONZO AND MS. NIDA BLANCA IN "SOLTERA" (1999)

A woman lives in with a man many years her junior. Conflict arises when the young man falls in love with a young woman his age and decides to leave his live-in partner, now pregnant, behind.

"Soltera" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date July 28, 1999

Screenplay Jun Lana, Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Maricel Soriano, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, Rita Avila, Maila Gumila, Alicia Alonzo and Ms. Nida Blanca

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THE NINETIES # 1080: ALBERT MARTINEZ, SUNSHINE CRUZ, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, RAYMOND BAGATSING, RYAN EIGENMANN, JAIME FABREGAS IN ERIK MATTI'S "EKIS" (1999)

A battered wife and her lover, whom she doesn't know was actually a kidnapper, want to start a new life together. Things go wrong when the police bust the ransom payoff and the wife, caught by her husband packing, kills her husband during a fight that ensues.

"Ekis" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date July 28, 1999

Screenplay Erik Matti, Carmel Orbida, Jet Orbida

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Erik Matti

Cast Albert Martinez, Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Ace Espinosa, Raymond Bagatsing, Ryan Eigenmann, Jaime Fabregas

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THE NINETIES # 1079: KLAUDIA KORONEL, ELIZABETH OROPESA, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, ISABEL GRANADA AND MIKE MAGAT IN LAV DIAZ'S "HUBAD SA ILALIM NG BUWAN" (1999)

A man loses his sanity after his wife commits suicide and discovers that one of his daughters was sired by another man.

"Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan" (1999)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date July 27, 1999

Screenplay Suzette Doctolero, Bong Ramos & Lav Diaz

Cinematography Louie Quirino

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Elson de Veyra

Musical Director Michelle Pritchard

Direction Lav Diaz

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Isabel Granada and Mike Magat

Original theatrical poster of "Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan" (1999)

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THE NINETIES # 1078: EDU MANZANO, INA RAYMUNDO AND ZOREN LEGASPI, WITH RICHARD BONNIN, NINO MUHLACH, CHARLIE DAVAO, RUEL VERNAL, BING DAVAO, ORESTES OJEDA IN "MARKADO" (1999)

A woman who has changed her whole identity to protect herself is running once again from the same syndicate she worked for but testified against.

"Markado" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date July 21, 1999

Screenplay Peck Pinon

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Francisco Vinarao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Edu Manzano, Ina Raymundo and Zoren Legaspi/ Also starring Richard Bonnin, Nino Muhlach, Charlie Davao, Ruel Vernal, Orestes Ojeda, Peck Pinon, Ric Arellano, Bing Davao, Jess Sanchez, Alex David, Frank Lapid, Mike Vergel

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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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