AGA MUHLACH: 80s TEENAGE HEARTTHROB Circa 1984-86

Bagets (1984)- Stars William Martinez, JC Bonnin, Raymond Lauchengco, Herbert Bautista and Aga Muhlach/ with Eula Valdez, Yayo Aguila & Jobelle Salvador/ Directed by Maryo J De Los Reyes

Miguelito, Batang Rebelde (1985)- Stars Nida Blanca, Eddie Garcia, Beth Bautista, Ronaldo Valdez, Robert Arevalo, Mario Montenegro, Delia Razon, Liza Lorena, Ric Rodrigo, Paquito Diaz, Rey PJ Abellana, Leni Santos, Lito Pimentel and Gretchen Barreto & Aga Muhlach/ Directed by Lino Brocka

There’s no problem for Aga Muhlach barging into the movie world since he belonged to the popular celebrity clan ( his aunt Amalia Fuentes was a leading actress of the 50s to 70s; his cousin Niño Muhlach was a leading child actor of the 70s, same with Liezl, Amalia’s daughter). Aga appeared briefly as a child star in May Lalaki sa Ilalim ng Kama (1978) and Aguila (1980). In 1984, he was launched as one of the members of a youth group called Bagets and also the title of the movie. He starred together with four others- Herbert Bautista, JC Bonnin, Raymond Lauchengco and William Martinez. Bagets, considered as the 80s classic and hailed as a landmark in teen-oriented movies, was a sensational box-office hit during its theatrical run and jumpstarted the career of the 15-year old young actor. His next movie project was a starring role in Campus Beat (1984), but it was in the 1985 movie Miguelito, Batang Rebelde, that recognized him as a serious young dramatic actor. Directed by the late Lino Brocka, Aga played the title role of Miguelito, a rebellious youngster in conflict with his mother. It earned him nominations in the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor and GAWAD URIAN Best Actor. In 1987, Muhlach won his first Gawad Urian award, as Best Supporting Actor in Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (1986). In many of his early movies, he co-starred with another popular young teen, Janice de Belen, with whom he have a son (Iggy, now 22 years old). At 18, Aga is a young promising actor and a young father.

Campus Beat (1984)- Stars Ricky Belmonte, Rosemarie Sonora, Susan Bautista, Jana Montenegro, Mike Concepcion and Aga Muhlach (his first lead role)/ Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza and Edd Palmos

Ibulong Mo Sa Puso (1984)- Stars Amalia Fuentes, Eddie Rodriguez, Aga Muhlach, Arlene Muhlach, Francis Martinez and Liezl/ Directed by Mario O' Hara

Erpat Kong Forgets (1984)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Carmi Martin, Arlene Muhlach, Tessie Tomas, Gary Lising, lito Pimentel and Janice de Belen & Aga Muhlach / Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa

Hotshots (1984)- Stars Herbert Bautista, Raymond Lauchengco, Gary Valenciano and Aga Muhlach/ with Eula Valdez, Jobelle Salvador, Monette Rivera/ Directed by Jeric Soriano

Paano ba ang Magmahal? (1984)- Stars Amalia Fuentes, Eddie Rodriguez, Dante Rivero, Beth Bautista, Pops Fernandez, Aga Muhlach and Nino Muhlach/ Directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

The Crazy Professor (1985)- Stars Dolphy, Alma Moreno, Aga Muhlach, Janice de Belen, Panchito, Ronnie Ricketts, Mon Alvir, Nadia Montenegro, Benedict Aquino / Directed by Ben Feleo

Oks na Oks Pakner (1985)- Stars Nino Muhlach, Janice de Belen and Aga Muhlach/ Directed by J. Erastheo Navoa

Napakasakit Kuya Eddie (1986)- Stars Pilar Pilapil, Ronaldo Valdez, Emily Loren, and Janice de Belen & Aga Muhlach/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Super Wan-Tu-Tri (1986)- Stars Tito, Vic and Joey, Janice de Belen, Aga Muhlach, Ian Kristoffer de Leon, Lani Mercado / Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1986)- Stars Susan Roces, Hilda Koronel, Eddie Garcia, Janice de Belen & Aga Muhlach and Snooky Serna, Richard Gomez and Katrin Gonzales/ Directed by Mel Chionglo

When I Fall in Love (1986)- Stars Maricel Soriano & William Martinez/ Janice de Belen & Aga Muhlach/ Richard Gomez & Jackie Lou Blanco/ with Gretchen Barretto and all-star cast/ Directed by Joey Gosiengfiao

Bakit Madals ang Tibok ng Puso (1986)- Stars Dante Rivero, Liza Loreno, Laurice Guillen and Janice de Belen & Aga Muhlach/ Directed by Danny Zialcita