Sunday, January 4, 2009

LITO LAPID, THE ACTION STAR (MOVIE ADS Circa 1978-85)


Lito Lapid's First Starring Role/ 1978

Manuel Mercado Lapid popularly known as Lito Lapid is a Filipino actor, politician and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.


Born on October 25, 1955 in Porac, Pampanga, he was fifth of nine children by Jose Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at Porac Central School in 1968, and secondary education at St. Catherine Academy of Porac, Pampanga in 1972. Lapid did not enroll for his tertiary education.



From his humble beginning as a stuntman, Lito Lapid rose to become one of the country's top action movie stars. His first big movie was in 1978 when he was tapped to do the true-to-life story of the 60s top action star, Jess Lapid, his uncle. The movie, The Jess Lapid Story, was Mirick Films’entry in that year’s 4th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was an instant hit and paved the way for Lapid’s phenomenal rise to stardom. He was one of the busiest and bankable stars during his time. Among his memorable movies are Kalibre .45 with FPJ, Kastilyong Buhangin with Nora Aunor, Yakapin Mo ko Lalaking Matapang with Vilma Santos, Pedro Tunasan, the true-to life story of Jess Lapid and Ben Tumbling and the legendary Zigomar and Leon Guerrero. Most of his movies were blockbuster and he was cited as one of the top rated action movie stars that time which include Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Rudy Fernandez and Ramon Revilla Sr.




Left- The Jess Lapid Story (1978)- Stars Lito Lapid, George Estregan,Trixia Gomez, Tina Monasterio and Beth Bautista/ Directed by Gallardo/

Right- Back to Back (1979)- Stars Tony Ferrer and Lito lapid/ with Charlie Davao, Ann Villegas, Josephine Manuel, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias and Nick Romano/ Directed by Gallardo/ Lito Lapid's First Movie




Left- Tom Cat (1979)- Stars Lito lapid, Celia Rodriguez, George Estregan, Suzanne Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela and Anna Marin/ Directed by Jun Gallardo

Right- Chopstick Kid (1979)- Stars Lito lapid, Anna Marin, Paquito Diaz, Ingrid Salas, Yoyoy Villame, Teroy de Guzman/ Directed by Gallardo




Kalibre .45 (1980)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Lito lapid, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Romeo Rivera, Dick Israel & Mary walter/ Directed by Nilo Saez



Left- Yakapin Mo 'Ko, Lalaking Matapang (1980)- Stars Vilma Santos and Lito lapid/ with Chichay, Ike Lozada/ Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza

Right- Kastilyong Buhangin (1980)- Stars Nora Aunor and Lito lapid/ Directed by Mario O'Hara



Viva Santiago (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Melanie Marquez, George Estregan, Mitos Del Mundo, Anita Linda, Joseph de Cordova/ Directed by Artemio Marquez
Left- San Basilio (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Perla Bautista, Lito Anzures, Joonee Gamboa, Paquito Diaz, Bomber Moran Vic Varrion and Johnny Delgado/ Directed by Tony Cruz and Joey del Rosario

Right- Brusko (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Eddie Garcia, Bomber Moran, Maritess De Joya, Panchito, Boy Fernandez and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Leonardo Pascual




Geronimo (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Isabel Rivas, Eddie Garcia, Gerorge Estregan, Bomber Moran, Jose Romulo, Rex Lapid, Rey Lapid, Rolly Lapid/ Directed by Joey del Rosario and Tony Cruz





Left- Kamaong Asero (1981)- Stars Alma Moreno and Lito lapid/ with Jennifer Cortez, Paquito Diaz, Tintoy, Ruben Rustia, Maritess De Joya/ Directed by Bobby Santiago

Right- Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1982)- Stars Lito lapid/ Directed by Eddie Nicart


Left- Gunfighter (1983)- Stars Lito lapid, Connie Angeles, Chuck Biller/ Directed by Romy Suzara

Right- Pedro Tunasan (1983)- Stars Lito lapid, Tina Revilla, Imelda Ilanan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Paquito Diaz, Tony Santos, Sr. and George Estregan/ Directed by Celso Ad Castillo



Left- Lukas (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Romy Diaz, Angelo Ventura, Ruben Rustia, Anita Linda, Ingrid Salas, Perry Baltazar, Dave Brodett, Ernie Zarate/ Directed byManuel Lapid

Right- Julian Vaquero (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Herbert Bautista, Marithez Samson, Hero Bautista, Eric Fructuoso and TomTom/ Directed by Bebong Osorio



Left- Zigomar (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Marianne de la Riva, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Bomber Moran, Vic Varrion/ Directed by Eddie Nicart

Right- Hari ng Gatilyo (1985)- Stars Lito lapid/Directed by Manuel Lapid and Eddie Nicart

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17 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Simon,

    Your Eighties Goon series is outstanding. Who's next, I wonder?

    Eddie Nicart, of course, was Lito Lapid's personal trainer, which explains why they're in so many films together (including the 1983 The Gunfighter, though Eddie's not listed on the poster).

    The Jess Lapid Story was directed by Jun Gallardo, and not his father Cesar.

    PLEASE keep up the excellent work, and many MANY thanks for all this priceless info!!!

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  2. deutsJuly 27, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I wonder, bakit walang "Agila sa Puting Bato"? yun pa naman ang paborito ko, or maybe un lng ang naabutan ko..heheh

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  3. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    fav ko rin itong si lito lapid...15 na movies niya meron ako karamihan ay 1980;s na movies niya..


    remraf911@yahoo.com

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  4. Sgt.SurioFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Sen.Lito Lapid is my idol since childhood...i watch all his movies...specially Leon Guerero ginagaya q tlg since mhilig nko s Martial Arts at mging blackbelter at gnun dins baril hangang mging pulis [ P02 Leonardo Surio, Malolos City Police Station, Bulacan]

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  5. Sgt.SurioFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Ginagaya ko since childhood si Sen.Lito Lapid blackbelter nko ngayun s Martial Arts at mgling n pulis investigator ng Malolos City Police Station, BUlacan.gus2 koyung liksi nyang kumilos sa pagsanga ng klban pagsuntok,sipa,kc blackbelter din xa...ky mgling n Master...isa xang mginoo....respitado

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  6. eLf ideasAugust 31, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I just ant to confirm if Lito Lapid had indeed starred in a movie entitled 'Haring Cobra,' which was released and shown in theaters just either before or after 'Tomkat.'

    I just need the info for a book I'm writing. This movie in question was the very first movie that I saw by myself. I was in Gr. 3 or 4, in Pasay City.


    I've been googling this movie title but no luck.

    Thanks.

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  7. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Dear ElF Ideas...I'm happy to confirm Lito's role in Haring Cobra. I've been working on a LL filmography for a while, and while far from complete, am happy to share with you.

    The details:

    1979 – Haring Cobra/“King Cobra” (Lea Productions)
    [Release date 9th December 1979]
    Director/Writer Mike Relon Makiling Cinematography Joe Batac Jr Music Rey Ramos
    Cast Lito Lapid, Ricky Belmonte, Andrea Andolong
    ACTION

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  8. KarloMMarch 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Hello, Andrew Leavold. As you can see from the credits, I wrote the screenplay of Lito Lapid's first movie as leading actor, "The Jess Lapid Story." Let me say that Cesar and Jun Gallardo collaborated in directing the movie, not Jun only.

    I also would like to see in his blog my first directorial assignment, "Kambal sa Baril" of Lito Lapid (1981) and Ben Tumbling, his biggest movie (1985).

    Thanks,
    Diego Cagahastian

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  9. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Any idea where can I grab a complete set of his movies? I hope someone would edit those into HD versions, it would be a hit I bet. Thanx!

    LG

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  10. Andrew LeavoldMarch 26, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Dear Mr Cagahastian, I just read your comment, and would love to get in touch with you. My email address is andrewleavold@gmail.com ...hope to hear from you soon, regards, Andrew

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  11. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    He is the nephew of action star of the 1980's became a senator-politician lito lapid a popular action hero portrayed as heroes like cowboy soldier vigilante policeman and guerrilla fighter in countless movies and tv shows and remains a popular icons of Philippine movies like Fernando Poe Jr. Joseph Estrada zaldy zschornack
    And other favorites from the past several generations of action movies in Philippine history.thanks.from Wayne

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  12. Kalabasa K. KamoteFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    There are two scenes that I like in "San Basilio" starring Lito Lapid:

    1.) The montage where Julio Valiente fights the bad guys and the eponymous theme song plays in the background. ("Julio Valiente!!!)

    2.) Every men in the town of San Basilio claims to be Julio Valiente. (Reminds me of "Spartacus" starring Kirk Douglas)

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  13. Kalabasa K. KamoteFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:37 PM

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  14. eLf ideasJanuary 22, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Andrew Leavold,

    Thanks for the confirmation concerning Lapid's role in 'Haring Cobra.'

    eLf ideas

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    im lookin for Barakuda (1982) Lito Lapid. sino may video link?

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  16. UnknownFebruary 9, 2019 at 2:02 AM

    Sna po maupload un mga lumang movies ni idol lito lapid magaganda po kc lhat ng lumang movies nia

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  17. UnknownFebruary 9, 2019 at 2:04 AM

    Sinisearch ko po s youtube o s google un mga lumang movies ni idol lito lapid pero ndi ko po masearch

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