AIZA SEGUERRA: CHILD STAR OF THE 80s #1

Aiza Seguerra (b. September 17, 1983) was only three years old when she placed fourth runner-up in Eat Bulaga’s Little Miss Philippines Contest. For one so incredibly young, she drew nationwide attention with her spontaneous, witty repartee and amazing sense of humor . Regal Films signed her up and chalked up a list of blockbuster hits. With movies like Wake Up Little Susie (her first movie), Super Inday and the Golden Bibe, Good Morning Titser and Me & Ninja Liit, she reached greater heights. She won the Famas Best child performer in 1989, 1991 and 1993. Her popularity waned as she grew up.

But not for long... Aiza reinvents herself and veers to a new career path- music. She composes, sings and plays and strums a guitar. With her hit single, Pagdating ng Panahon, Aiza is again back on top.

"Wake Up Little Susie" (1988)- Stars Tito, Vic and Joey, Lotlot de Leon, Kristina Paner, Manilyn Reynes, Ramon Christopher, Chris Villanueva & Janno Gibbs/ Introducing Aiza Seguerra/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

"Super Inday & The Golden Bibe" (1988)- Stars Maricel Soriano, Eric Quizon, Manilyn Reynes, Janno Gibbs and Aiza Seguerra/ Special Participation of Melanie Marquez/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

"Super Inday & The Golden Bibe" (1988)



"Good Morning Titser" (1988)- Stars Vic Sotto, Coney Reyes and Aiza Seguerra/ with Ricky Belmonte, Mon Alvir, Val Sotto, Paquito Diaz, Palito, Tia Pusit, Beverly Salviejo/ Directed by Jett C.Espiritu

"Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting" (1988)- Stars Roderick Paulate, Kristina Paner, Cris Villanueva, Manilyn Reybes & Janno Gibbs and Aiza Seguerra/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

"Me & Ninja Liit" (1988)- Stars Roderick Paulate, Manilyn Reynes & Janno Gibbs, Ruffa Gutierrez & Dennis Da Silva and Aiza Seguerra/ with Nova Villa, Ramon Zamora, Jaime Fabregas/ Directed by Jun Cabreira

"Aso't Pusa" (1989)- Stars Tito Sotto and Aiza Seguerra/with Jimmy Santos, Rene Requiestas, Jigo Garcia, Gelli de Belen, Keempee de Leon, Lilet, Panchito/ Introducing Mariz/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa

"I Have 3 Eggs" (1990)- Stars Tito, Vic & Joey, Aiza Seguerra, Monica Herrera and Gloria Romero/ with Kristina Paner & Cris Villanueva, Ana Roces & Zoren Legaspi, Ruffa Gutierrez & Aljon Jimenez/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

"Twist" (1990)- Stars Vic Sotto, Aiza Seguerra, Panchito, Chichay, Nova Villa and Alma Moreno/ Directed by Efren Jarlego

"Papa's Girl" (1990)- Stars Gary Valenciano, Alice Dixson and Aiza Seguerra/ with Kristina Paner & Cris Villanueva, Isabel Granada & Chuckie Dreyfuss and Cynthia Patag/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

FRANCISCO V. COCHING'S "EL INDIO" COVERS CIRCA 1952

Steve Santos of Unang Labas blog sent this wonderful two Francisco V. Coching's "El Indio" covers, courtesy of Jay Cinco. Comic book artist and writer Gerry Alanguilan of Komikero Comics Journal will be releasing this anticipated novel in book form sometime this year. More on El Indio

Left- Pilipino Komiks Blg. 123/ Pebrero 16, 1952
Right- Pilipino Komiks Blg. 133/ Hulyo 3, 1952

"GULONG NG PALAD" (1977)

Gulong ng Palad, one of the most successful radio dramas in the history Philippine radio, was first heard over DZRH in 1949. The soap opera, written by Lina Flor, ran from 1949 to 1956, with talent Loida Viriña playing the main character of Luisa.

In 1977, the popular radio serial was revived, this time in television via BBC (Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation) Channel 2. Loida was instrumental in bringing this soap opera to television and it became an instant hit. It made household names out of Luisa (Marianne dela Riva), Carding (Ronald Corveau), Mang Emong (Augusto Victa), Aling Idad (Caridad Sanchez), Mimi (Beth Bautista) and Peping (4-year old Romnick Sarmenta). Gulong ng Palad went on air up to 1985. (Source: Jose Mari Lee/ http://pinoy-comics-tv-movies.blogspot.com/)

Trivia: Lead stars Marianne and Ronald fell in love on the set of "Gulong." They got married but later separated. Ronald migrated to US and Marianne stayed on to do movies. They have two children. Marianne is now based in the US and her marriage to Dr. Oscar T. Ortiz was her reason for leaving the country.

ROSS RIVAL AS "ALYAS DOUGLAS" (1965)

Ross Rival (1945- 2007) of the Salvador clan, had his first taste of full stardom when he starred in his first solo starring role as Alyas Douglas (Kilabot ng mga Hapones) in 1965. He also co-starred in other lead roles in Garrison 7 and Tatlong Big Shot, but that’s the farthest he can go. He went on to appear in countless movies but in minor and supporting roles.

Trivia: Ross Rival is the father of up-and-coming young star Maja
Salvador.

"Alyas Douglas" (1965)- Stars Ross Rival, Ruby Regala, Martin Marfil, Tony Dantes, Danilo Jurado, Bert Martinez, Tony Heath, Sylvio Ramiro/ Featuring Tintoy & Menggay/ Directed by Tony Blade Martinez

COCHING DREW "CORY"

I want to share this spectacular artwork done by the great Francisco V. Coching in 1986 on the late President Corazon Aquino. This particular piece appeared in the Sunday edition of the Philippine Star (August 9) on the column, Kripotkin by Afred A. Yuson. Coching's widow, Filomena will give the original copy to the Aquino family.

The Philippine Star/ August 9, 2009

AN EVENING WITH BASIL VALDEZ AND MS. JOEY ALBERT, AUGUST 15

70s Premiere Baladeer Basil Valdez and 80s Pop Sweetheart Ms. Joey Albert, two of my favorite singers, will have a concert, titled "Incomparable" on August 15 (2009) at Skydome, SM North Edsa. Ticket prices are: Gold- P2,250 and Silver- P1750.

Let's back track 32 years ago--- In 1977, two hottest singing sensations, Basil Valdez and Leah Navarro held a series of concerts at Gonzalo's Theater and Restaurant. Ticket price- P60 inclusive of steak. WoW!!!

NESTOR DE VILLA AS "BASILIO BASTON" (1962)

"Basilio Baston" (1962)- Stars Nestor de Villa, Lourdes Medel, Mila Ocampo, marietta Sanz, Vic Silayan and Max Alvarado/ Directed by F.H. Constantino

In 1961, LVN Pictures folded up. Many of its prized contract stars became freelancers and some were absorbed by its sister company, Dalisay Pictures. Dalisay was best remembered of coming up with memorable movies like Alyas Palos, Bakas ng Gagamba, Pitong Atsay, Tang-Tarang-Tang, and many of Nida Blanca-Nestor de Villa hits (i.e. Sikat na Siga Pa, Oy…Akin Yata’Yan, Asyang ng La Loma). One of the movies they produced that caught my attention was Basilio Baston, “a man who fights guns and blades by his cane.” Based from a komiks novel written by Clodualdo del Mundo and serialized in Hiwaga Komiks, it was made into a movie in 1962. It starred one of LVN's top stars, Nestor de Villa, one of the rare times the actor appeared in a solo starrer. The movie reminds me of the 60s TV show, "Bat Masterson," a favorite show of mine during my childhood years, which also uses his cane to thwart his opponents.

"Bat Masterson" TV Series (1958-61)- Stars Gene Barry

THE INCOMPARABLE "REYCARD DUET"

The Fabulous Reycards/ TV Performance/
BBC Channel 2 / March 26, 1977

Do you still remember the " ReyCard Duet”? This dynamic popular duo made it big in Las Vegas.

The Reycard Duet (Rey Ramirez and Ricardo ‘Carding’ Castro) started their career in the entertainment world in the 50s doing stage shows at the Clover Theater and Manila Grand Opera House. They also performed in town fiestas. In their performances, Ramirez was the singer while Castro provided the comedy part. Carding’s big mouth was the duo’s main draw and asset. The two also appeared in movies, even doing a bio-pic in 1964, titled “The Reycard Duet Story.” In the late 60s, the Reycards hit it big in Las Vegas, which became their home for more than 40 years. From time to time, they do concerts here in the Philippines and also in Europe and other parts of the world. The two returned in the 90s and hosted "Awitawanan," with Pilita on Channel 13. They also starred in comedies like "Katabi Ko'y Mamaw and "Yes, Yes, Yo, Kabayong Kutsero.” When Rey died in 1997, Carding turned solo and appeared in ABS-CBN sitcom, “Home Along the Riles” with Comedy King Dolphy. He did several movies under Star Cinema. He died in 2003.

Trivia: 6os movie actress Lyn D’ Amour was the wife of Rey Ramirez. Did you know that Carding had an affair with Hollywood legend Lana Turner? Incredible but true!

Left- The Young Reycard Duet
Right- Clover- Circa 1961

Clover - Circa 1961



"Alembong" (1958)- Stars Leroy Salvador, Lita Gutierrez (first starring role), Linda Roxas, Rey Ruiz, Oscar Obligacion/ Featuring Reycard Duet/ Directed by Fred Daluz

Left- "Pamilya Galawgaw" (1964)- Stars Nida Blanca, Nestor de Villa, Lita Gutierrez, Willie Sotelo, Luz Valdez, Robert Campos, Diomedes Maturan, Jose Mari, Von Serna, Reycard Duet/ Directed by F.H. Constantino

Right- The Reycard Duet Story" (1964)- Stars The Reycard Duet and an All-Star Cast/ Directed by Armando de Guzman

"Everybody Dance" (1964)- Stars Nida Blanca, Nestor de Villa and Reycard Duet/ with Von Serna, Malony Antonio & Lou Salvador Sr./ Directed by F.H. Constantino

Left- "Let's Go" (1964)- Stars Eddie Mesa, Jose Mari, Helen gamboa, Vilma Valera, Reycard Duet, Elizabeth Ramsey, Ciqui Somes & Jerry Pons/ Directed by Pablo Santiago

"Let's Do It... The Las Vegas Way" (1969)- Stars Reycard Duet, Jean Lopez, Jimmy Morato, Jessica, Chichay/ with Bobby Santiago, Bert Marcelo, Tony santos, Jr./ Directed byLauro Pacheco

"The Young Idols" (1970)- Stars Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz and Reycard Duet/ with Johnny Delgado, Rosanna Ortiz, Alvaro Muhlach, Ernie White, Eva Marie, Alicja Basili/ Directed by Ben Feleo

MARAMING SALAMAT AT PAALAM, MADAME PRESIDENT CORY

MANILA, Philippines—Former President Corazon Aquino was buried Wednesday night beside the only man she loved, after a huge outpouring of public affection that rivaled the funeral of her martyred husband 26 years ago.

The funeral of the woman simply called Cory lasted nine hours, just shy of the 11 hours it took to bury assassinated opposition leader Benigno S. “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. in August 1983.

But the marathon procession in the rain that preceded Cory’s interment at Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City unleashed an unprecedented display of love for her that even their children felt that, once again, Cory had surpassed Ninoy.

Cory was finally laid to rest beside Ninoy at the family mausoleum at 8:35 p.m. amid chants of “Cory, Cory” from her supporters, who burst through a military and police cordon to get as close as possible to the ceremony. (PDA/August 6, 2009)

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It is great to see the awesome front page layouts and designs of various leading broadsheet newspapers showing Cory in her magnificent poses, especially in the August 2 issue of the Philippine Star with then presidential candidate Cory flashing a Laban sign signalling the beginning of her herculean task of unseating a dictator. These newspaper clippings are something to be cherished and treasured. Owning one is getting a piece of history. Soon to be a sought-after-collector's items. Grab yourself a copy!

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"HINDI KAMI LAOS" (1962)

Movie idols of yesteryears appeared together in 1962 in the movie "Hindi Kami Laos." A very appropriate title for these big stars of the 40s to 50s--- Leopoldo Salcedo, Domingo Principe, Reynaldo Dante, Teody Belarmino, Ben Perez, Mat Ranillo and Jose Padilla, Jr.

"Hindi Kami Laos" (1962)- Stars Leopoldo Salcedo, Domingo Principe, Reynaldo Dante, Teody Belarmino, Ben Perez, Mat Ranillo and Jose Padilla, Jr./ with Editha Clomera, Juliet pardo/ Directed by Luis San Juan

TWO MOVIE SPOOFS ON "PEOPLE POWER"

In 1986, two movies were made spoofing the People Power Revolution--- "Balimbing (Mga Taong Hunyango)" starring Dolphy and "Pipo's Power" starring Redford White.

Left- "Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango" (1986)- Stars Dolphy, Alma Moreno, Richard Gomez, Lotlot, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Rez Cortez, Tita Minoz/ Introducing Vandolph/ Directed by Jett C. Espiritu

Right- "Pipo's Power" (1986)- Stars Redford White, Janice Jurado, Kristel Romero, Joy Sumilang & Lito Pimentel/ with Dick Israel, Don Pepot, Balut, Joaquin Fajardo, Renato del Prado, Pugak/ Directed by Angel labra

EDDIE GARCIA: FAMAS THREE-TIME HALL OF FAME AWARDEE

Actor-Director Eddie Garcia for National Artist! Why not? Look at his credentials and accomplishments, as Director, Actor and Supporting Actor--- He is the most awarded and nominated person in the long history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. He garnered a total of 34 nominations (13 for Best Supporting Actor, 10 for Best Actor and 11 for Best Director). Out of these, he got 6 Best Supporting Actor wins, 5 Best Actor wins and 5 Best Director wins, 3 Hall of Fame Awards, 1 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial Award. He was awarded his first FAMAS Award in 1957 and his last FAMAS, a Hall of Fame for Best Actor, in 2003. (wikipedia)

He is the only person in the Philippines to be a Hall of Fame inductee of the FAMAS in three categories: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.

He is the only performer in Philippine movie history to win three consecutive FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actor Awards for Taga sa Bato (1957), Condenado (1958) and Tanikalang Apoy (1959).

He was also nominated and won awards in other award-winning bodies- Gawad Urian- 2000 Best Actor in Deathrow, FAP (Filipino Academy of the Philippines) for the following: Best Actor- Deathrow (2000); 3 Best Director awards for Magdusa Ka! (1986), Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (1987) and Abakada...Ina (2002), Cinemanila Film Festival- Lifetime Achievement Award, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival- Best Actor- ICU #7 (2005) and MMFF- Best Director in Atsay (1978).

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Winner of 6 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor: 1. Taga sa Bato (1957); 2. Condenado (1958); 3. Tanikalang Apoy (1959); 4. Ito ang Pilipino (1966); 5. Patria Adorada (1969) and 6. Nueva Viscaya (1973).

"Taga sa Bato" (1957)- Stars Paraluman, Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Van de Leon and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Conrado Conde

"Condenado" (1958)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Van de Leon and Eddie Garcia/ with Paraluman, Jose de Villa, Martin Marfil, Totoy Torrente/ Directed by Armando Garces

"Tanikalang Apoy" (1959)- Stars Paraluman, Rita Gomez, Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Arenas, Carlos Salazar, Eddie Garcia, Etang Discher and Van de Leon/ Directed by Jose de Villa

"Ito ang Pilipino" (1966)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Barbara Perez, Mario Montenegro, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Monteiro, Vic Silayan and Eddie Garcia/ with Eddie Infante, Elsa Bouffard, Jose Vergara/ Directed by Cesar Gallardo

"Patria Adorada: Dugo ng Bayani" (1969)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Gloria Romero, Barbara Perez, Rebecca, Rosemarie Gil, Carina Afable, Mary Ann Murphy, Margie Tanquintic, Delia Dolor, Veronica Palileo, Mary walter and Anita Linda/ with Eddie Garcia, Lauro Delgado, Zernan Manahan, Carlos Padilla, Jr. & Johnny Monteiro/ Directed by Augusto Buenaventura

"Nueva Viscaya" (1973)- Stars Zaldy Zhornack, Vic Vargas and Eva Reyes/ with Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Ben Perez, Lito Anzures/ Directed byPablo Santiago

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Winner of 5 FAMAS Best Actor: 1. De Colores (1968); 2. Tubog sa Ginto (1970); 3. Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1984); 4. Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1996) and 5. Bahid (2003).

Left- "De Colores" (1968)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, Jun Aristorenas, Divina Valencia, Mario Montenegro, Perla Bautista, Anna Gonzales, Eddie garcia, Mila Ocampo, Paquito Diaz, Von Serna and Leopoldo Salcedo & Gloria Romero/ Directed by Armando Garces

Right- "Tubog sa Ginto" (1970)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilafgan, Mario O'Hara, Marissa Delgado and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Lino Brocka

"Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan (1970)- Stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Left- "Bakit May Kahapon Pa?" (1996)- Stars Nora Aunor, Dawn Zulueta and Eddie Garcia/ with daniel Fernando, Sarah Jane Abad, Allan Sia & Melisse Santiago / Directed by Joel Lamangan

Right- "Bahid" (2003)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Diether Ocampo, Dina Bonnevie and Assunta de Rossi/ Directed by Joel lamangan

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Winner of 5 FAMAS Best Director: 1. Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969); 2. Sinasamba Kita (1982); 3. Magdusa Ka! (1986); 4. Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (1987) and 5. Imortal (1989).

Left- "Pinagbuklod ng Langit" (1969)- Stars Luis Gonzales, Gloria Romero, Rosa Mia, vilma Santos, Gina Alajar, Jojie Aranda / Directed by Eddie Garcia

Right- "Sinasamba Kita" (1982)- Stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Phillip Salvador and Lorna Tolentino/ Directed by Eddie Garcia

"Magdusa Ka!" (1986)- Stars Nida Blanca, Dindo Fernando, Liza Lorena, Jacklyn Jose, Armida Siguon-Reyna, Jobelle Salvador, Ricky Davao and Christopher de Leon & Dina Bonnevie / Directed by Eddie Garcia

Left- "Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?" (1987)- Stars Gloria Romero, Alicia Vergel, Alicia Alonzo, Tonton Gutierrez, Cherie Gil, Ricky Davao and Vilma Santos/ Directed by Eddie Garcia

Right- "Imortal" (1989)- Stars Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Cherie Gil, Liza Lorena, Tommy Abuel, Ricky Davao, Jacklyn Jose, Gellie de Belen, Roi Vinzon, Richard Reynoso, Raoul Aragonn/ Directed by Eddie Garcia