THE INTENSITY AND DEPTH OF "HILDA KORONEL": (MOVIE ADS 1969-85)

One of the beautiful faces to grace Philippine cinema is Hilda Koronel. I remember her and she was great in Lino Brocka’s “Insiang” and Mike de leon’s “Kung Magarap Ka’t Magising.” She has the rare combination of beauty, brain and talent that set her apart from other stars of her time.

Hilda (b. January 17, 1957), Susan Reid Moore in real life, was only 12 when she was introduced in 1969 in the movie “Leslie.” In 1970, she was launched to full stardom in “Haydee.” As a contract star of LEA Productions, she appeared in countless memorable movies. Despite her young age, she was cast in lead, young-adult roles in romantic dramas, among them, “Santiago” with FPJ, “Cadena de Amor,” “Now,” “Stardoom” and “Tubog sa Ginto.” She received her first FAMAS award for Best Supporting Actress in “Santiago,” the youngest to receive at 13.

Leslie (1969)- Stars Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa and Liza Lorena/ with Chichay, Caridad Sanchez, Mary Walter/ Introducing Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Armando de Guzman

A TV drama anthology titled “Hilda” was launched in 1971, a corroborative effort of Director Lino Brocka and LEA Productions. It was conceived to build up and hone the natural talent of LEA’s prized contract star, Hilda, who had then just turned 14. The show turned out to be a big money earner for the station (KBS-Channel 9) and would last for nearly 5 years. “Lino taught me everything about acting, how to be and look seductive, through mere eye movement,” Hilda confided. (From the book: Lino Brocka/His Life and Times/ 1993)

As soon as her contract with LEA expired, Hilda’s career went to a more brighter paths and greater heights and with Brocka as her mentor and in her side, they would teamed up with some important movie projects that would eventually become classic masterpieces, movies like "Tinimbang Ka Nguni't Kulang," "Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag," "Insiang," "Angela Markado," "PX."

Haydee (1970)- Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Ed Finlan, Eddie Garcia, Ike Lozada, Chichay, Caridad Sanchez and Hilda Koronel in her first title role/ Directed by Armando de Guzman



Happy Hippie Holiday (1970)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Ed Finlan, Jay Ilagan, Mildred Ortega and Ike Lozada/ with Chichay, Carida Sanchez/ Directed by Tony Cayado



Santiago (1970)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Jay Ilagan, Caridad Sanchez, Mildred Ortega, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Santiago (1970)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Jay Ilagan, Caridad Sanchez, Mildred Ortega, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Now! (1971)- Stars Tirso Cruz III and Hilda Koronel/ with Eddie Garcia, Tita Munoz and Chichay/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Right- Ang Gangster at ang Birhen (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero and Hilda Koronel/ with Alicia Alonzo, Matimtiman Cruz, Boy Alano and Edwin O'Hara/ Directed by Celso Ad. Castillo

Crush Ko si Sir (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel and Jay Ilagan/ with Perla Bautista, Caridad Sanchez/ Introducing Walter Navarro/ Directed by Nestor U. Torre, Jr.

Cherry Blossoms (1971)- Stars Dante Rivero, Pilar Pilapil, Hilda Koronel and Nicholas Hammond/with Patricia Mijares, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Cadena de Amor (1971)- Stars Rosemarie, Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel/ with Mary Walter, Nello Nayo, Patricia Mijares and Arnold Gamboa/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Villa Miranda (1972)- Stars Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Hilda Koronel, Walter Navarro, Lou Salvador, Jr./ with Alicia Alonzo, Jos Padilla, Jr., Pedro Faustino, Estrella Kuenzler, Angie Ferro/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Right- Stardoom (1972)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Walter Navarro and Hilda Koronel/ Introducing Lotis Key/ with Caridad Sanchez, Tita Munoz, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Edwin O'Hara and Jimmy Morato/ Directed by Lino Brocka

"Till Death Do Us Part" (1972)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Vict0r Laurel, Eddie Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Raul Aragon/ Introducing Pinky de Leon/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal

Left- May Isang Brilyante (1973)- Stars Hilda Koronel and Walter Navarro/ with Marissa Delgado, Rod Navarro, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Nova Villa, Mary Walter, Jonee Gamboa/ Directed by Romy Suzara

Right- Tinimbang Ka Nguni't Kulang (1974)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Lilia Dizon, Hilda Koronel, Joseph Sytangco, Mario O'Hara, Laurice Guillen/ Introducing Christopher de Leon/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Tatlo Dalawa Isa (1975)- Stars Jay Ilagan and Perla Bautista/ Hilda Koronel and Anita Linda/ Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara & Mary Walter/ Three Episodes/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Right- Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Lou salvador, Jr., Tommy Abuel and introducing Rafael Roco, Jr./ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Sakada (1976)- Stars Robert Arevalo, Hilda Koronel, Pancho Magalona, Rosa Rosal, Rafael Roco, Jr., Gloria Romero, Tony Santos, Sr., Joseph Sytangco, Alicia ALonzo/ Directed by Behn Cervantes

Right- Insiang (1976)- Stars Mona Lisa, Rez Cortez, Marlon Ramirez, Ruel Vernal and Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Kung Magarap Ka't Magising (1977)- Stars Christopher de Leon and Hilda Koronel/ with Laurice Guillen, Moody Diaz, Bibeth Orteza, Danny Javier, Boboy Garovillo/ Directed by Mike de Leon

Right- Hayop sa Hayop (1978)- Stars Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ with Paquito Diaz/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Left- Nakaw na Pag-ibig (1979)- Stars Nora Aunor, Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Right- Sugat sa Ugat (1980)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel and Amy Austria/ Directed by Ishmael Bernal

Left- Angela Markado (1980)- Stars Johnny Delgado, Rez Cortez, Ruel Vernal, Tonio Gutierrez, Dave Brodett, Celia Rodriguez, Raul Aragon and Hilda Koronel/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Right- Kasal? (1980)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Gloria Romero, Johnny Wilson/ Directed by Laurice Guillen

PX (1982)- Stars Hilda Koronel and Phillip Salvador/ with Leonard Urso/ Directed by Lino Brocka



Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (1982)- Stars Vilma Santos, Hilda Koronel and Dindo Fernando/ with Suzanne Gonzales, Alvin Joseph Enriquez/ Directed by Danny Zialcita

Left- Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (1983)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Dindo Fernando, Lorna Tolentino, Jay Ilagan, Anthony Castelo/ Introducing Maria Isabel Lopez/ Directed by Romy Suzara

Right- Palabra de Honor (1983)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Beth Bautista, Amy Austria, Jackie Lou Blanco & Gloria Diaz/ Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez, Tommy Abuel, Mark Gil and Eddie Garcia/ Directed by Danny Zialcita

Left- Working Girls (1984)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero, Carmi Martin, maria Isabel Lopez, Baby delgado and Gina Pareno/ Directed byIshmael Bernal

Right- Kasal? (1980)- Stars Hilda Koronel, Christopher de Leon, Amy Austria, Isabel Rivas, Michael de Mesa, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero/ Directed by Laurice Guillen

Beloved (1985)- Stars Nora Aunor, Hilda Koronel, Christopher de Leon, Dindo Fernando/ Directed byLeroy Salvador