THE EIGHTIES # 62: RAMON REVILLA, SR., DANTE RIVERO, GEORGE ESTREGAN, AZENITH BRIONES, MARIO MONTENEGRO, EDDIE GARCIA, YEHLEN CATRAL, RAMON REVILLA, JR. IN "MISSION: TERRORIZE PANAY" (1980)

"Mission: Terrorize Panay" (1980)

Imus Productions

Its 7th Grand Anniversary Presentation

Release Date July 27, 1980

Director of Photography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Music Restie Umali

Direction Jose Yandoc

Cast Ramon Revilla, Sr., Dante Rivero, George Estregan, Azenith Briones, Mario Montenegro, Eddie Garcia, Yehlen Catral, Ramon Revilla, Jr./ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, max Alvarado,Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Michael Murray, Max Laurel, Rodolf 'Boy' Garcia, Joseph de Cordova, Anita Linda, Ingrid Salas, Johnny Madrid, Larry Silva/ with Joe Garcia, Renato del Prado, Joe Cunanan, Jun Santos, Miniong Alvarez, Rocco Montalban, Jing Caparas, Jun Turko/ Introducing Melody Amor, Eddie Espiritu

THE EIGHTIES # 61: ALFIE ANIDO, GABBY CONCEPCION AND DINA BONNEVIE IN JOEY GOSIENGFIAO'S "KATORSE" (1980)

"Katorse" (1980)

Regal Films

Release Date July 25, 1980

Screenplay Toto Belano

Editing Rogelio Salvador

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Music Jun Latonio

Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Alfie Anido, Gabby Concepcion and Dina Bonnevie

Celebrity Magazine/ August 31, 1980
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It was actor Alfie Anido who led Dina Bonnevie into the movies. They met in a pictorial for a magazine which paired them off for a cover story. Alfie was already in the movies the. He was just taking time out from the set of Nympha, a Regal movie which reestablished Alma Moreno’s reign as the country’s top sex symbol, a title which, as per publicity, she is about to lose to Dina. After the pictorial, Alfie invited Dina to the set where Alma was in shooting. “I like Alma because I’ve always found her sexy. I’ve always wanted to see her in person,” Dina explains.
At the set, Alfie introduced Dina to (Director) Joey Gosiengfiao who was directing the movie. And what do you know, the man who is known only for discovering beauty in men (Orestes Ojeda, Al Tantay and Alfie Anido were is “discoveries”) was bowled over by Dina’s pulchritude. He gave her a screen test, showed Lily Monteverde (better known as Mother Lily) the results, and even Mother Lily had probably wished at that time that Dina was her daughter. From then on, Dina became another Joey Gosiengfiao protégée, just like Alfie.

(Source: Celebrity Magazine/ August 31, 1980)

THE EIGHTIES # 60: BOY FERNANDEZ AS MEDARDO ENCABO IN "TARGET: KANANG KAMAY NI NARDO" (1980)

"Target: Kanang Kamay ni Nardo" (1980)

SQ Films

Release Date July 25, 1980

Based on the true-to-life story of Medardo Encabo, real right hand man of Nardong Putik

Direction Artemio Marquez and Carlo Caparas

Cast Boy Fernandez, Roderick Paulate

THE EIGHTIES # 59: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, HILDA KORONEL, BETH BAUTISTA AND LORNA TOLENTINO IN "EVENING CLASS" (1980)

"Evening Class" (1980)

Cinex Films, Inc.

Release Date July 23, 1980

Direction Leonardo Velasco Uy

Cast Eddie Rodriguez, Hilda Koronel, Beth Bautista and Lorna Tolentino

RIP, MEL CHIONGLO,73

Veteran director, writer, and production designer Carmelo “Mel” Chionglo passed away on Sept. 21 at the age of 73. His death was confirmed by the artistic director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Chris B. Millado on Saturday via his personal Facebook page. “[I’m] very sad to announce the passing of a colleague and renowned film director Mel Chionglo. The happiest of journeys gentle Mel,” Mr. Millado said in his post.

Mr. Chionglo served for many years as the competition director and the head of the monitoring committee of the CCP’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

He first worked in film on Mike de Leon’s debut feature film in 1976, Itim (Rites of May) as the production designer. He also did the production designs for de Leon's Kung Mangarap Ka’t Magising in 1977, Ishmael Bernal's Walang Katapusang Tag-araw which was an entry to the 1977 Metro Manila Film Festival and for Joey Gosiengfiao’s cult film Temptation Island (1980).

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) gave him the Best Production Design award for Itim (1976), and again for Eddie Romero’s Aguila (1980). He won a Gawad Urian trophy for Ishmael Bernal’s 1978 film, Ikaw ay Akin.

In 1980, Mr. Chionglo directed his first feature film, Playgirl, whose cast included Charito Solis, Gina Alajar, and Philip Salvador. Two years later, he directed Anak, which starred Dina Bonnevia, Christopher de Leon, and Celia Rodriguez. In 1983, he directed Summer Holiday.

His 1992 film Lucia won Best Film at the London International Environmental Film Festival and his 1994 film Sibak (Midnight Dancers) won jury prize at the Turin International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

His other films include Burlesk King (1999), and Twilight Dancers (2006).

Source: BusinessWorld: https://www.bworldonline.com/director-production-designer-mel-chionglo-73/

"Itim" (1977)

Cinema Artists Philippines

Release Date January 14, 1977

Screenplay Doy del Mundo, Gil Quito

Cinematography Ely Cruz, Rody Lacap

Production Designer Mel Chionglo

Editing Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Sound Ramon Reyes, Sebastian Sayson, Luis Reyes

Music Max Jocson

Producer Severino Manotok/ Cinema Artists Philippines

Director Mike de Leon

Cast Tommy Abuel, Mario Montenegro, Mona Lisa and Introducing Charo Santos/ Also Starring Moody Diaz, Sarah Joaquin and Susan Valdez

"Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising" (1977)

LVN Pictures

A Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 24, 1977

Screenplay Rey Santayana, Mike de Leon

Cinematography Francis Escaler, Mike de Leon

Production Design Mel Chonglo

Editing Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Musical Director Jun Latonio

Direction Mike de Leon

Cast Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel/ Also Starring Laurice Guillen, Moody Diaz, Bibeth Orteza, Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, Briccio Santos and Oya de Leon

"Walang Katapusang Tag-araw" (1977)

Lea Productions

Release Date December 24, 1977

Story and Screenplay Ishamel Bernal

in collaboration with Oscar Miranda

Cinematography Jun Rasca
Production Design Mel Chonglo

Music Willie Cruz

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Charito Solis, Mat Ranillo III, Eddie Garcia, Ruel Vernal and Liza Lorena/ Also Starring Ingrid Salas, Veronica Palileo, Rustica Carpio/ Guest Stars- Catherine Santos, Ernie Zarate

"Ikaw ay Akin" (1978)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, Inc.

Release Date December 8, 1978

Story and Screenplay Ishmael Bernal, Joe N. Carreon

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Production Design Mel Chonglo

Music Vanishing Tribe

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon/ Also Starring Nick Romano, Ellen Esguerra, Zandro Zamora, Odette Kahn, Charmie Benavidez, Ernie Zarate, Cris Vertido, Anton Juan/ Featuring PETA Kalinangan Ensemble, Eskuelahang Munti/ Introducing Andrea Andolong

"Aguila" (1980)

Bancom Audiovision Corporation

Release Date February 14, 1980

Cinematography Mike de Leon

Art Direction Mel Chionglo

Music Ryan Cayabyab

Associate Producer Raffy Fabie

Executive Producer Jackie Atienza

Direction Eddie Romero

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Amalia Fuentes, Christopher de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Charo Santos, Daria Ramirez, Celia Rodriguez, Orestes Ojeda, Susan Valdez, Andrea Andolong, Johnny Delgado, Conrad Poe

"Playgirl" (1980)

Regal Films

Story and Screenplay Ricky Lee

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Charito Solis, Phillip Salvador, Al Tantay, Gabby Concepcion, Jimi Melendez and Gina Alajar

"Anak" (1982)

Regal Films

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Christopher de Leon, Lloyd Samartino and Dina Bonnevie

"Summer Holiday" (1983)

Regal Films

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Snooky, Albert Martinez, Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Kristine Garcia, Edgar Mande, lani Mercaso, Joel Alano, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lito pimentel

"Sibak (Midnight Dancers)" (1994)

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Alex del Rosario, Gandong Cervantes and Lawrence David

"Burlesk King" (1999)

Seiko Films

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Raymond Bagatsing, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherrie Pie Picache, Leonardo Litton, Nini jacinto, Rodel Velayo

"Lagarista" (2001)

Regal Films
Direction Mel Chionglo
Cast Piolo Pascaual, Janna Victoria

THE EIGHTIES # 58: NORA AUNOR, LLOYD SAMARTINO AND ROLLY QUIZON IN MARYO J. DE LOS REYES' "BONGGA KA 'DAY" (1980)

"Bongga Ka 'Day" (1980)

Associated Entertainment Corporation 

Release Date July 18, 1980

Story and Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Director of Photography Jose Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Choreography Geleen Eigenio

Music Hotdog

Direction Maryo J. de los Reyes

Cast Nora Aunor, Lloyd Samartino and Rolly Quizon/ Also Starring Chichay, Rez Cortez, Juan Rodrigo, Roi Vinzon, Dexter Doria, Dandin Ranillo and Chona Castillo/ with Hotdog, Louella, Debraliz, Benggot Pe Benito, Geleen Eugenio/ Introducing Dianne Jose/ Guest stars- Leila Hermosa & Martha Sevilla

Movie Review- see link

(l-r) Rolly Quizon, Nora Aunor, Lloyd Samartino

Photos- courtesy of Mercy G. Masangcay

THE EIGHTIES # 57: MARK GIL, MICHAEL DE MESA AND TET ANTIQUIERA IN "PUWEDE BA UTOL, AKIN SIYA?" (1980)

"Puwede Ba Utol, Akin Siya?" (1980)

Emperor Films

Release Date July 18, 1980

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa and Tet Antiquiera/ Also starring Brenda del Rio, Chona Castillo, Josephine Manuel, Ruel Vernal, Mario Marasigan, Joey Infante and Rosemarie Gil

THE EIGHTIES # 56: ALMA MORENO, BETH BAUTISTA, CECILLE CASTILLO, GEORGE ESTREGAN AND RUDY GENASKY AS "JIM NICHOLS, ALYAS BOY KANO" (1980)

"Jim Nichols, Alyas Boy Kano" (1980)

Dhories Films

Release Date July 11, 1980

Story and Screenplay Cecille Lardizabal

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editing Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Direction Maria Saret

Cast Alma Moreno, Beth Bautista, Cecille Castillo, George Estregan and Rudy Genasky (in the title role)/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Anita Linda, Joonee Gamboa, Dick Israel, Enrico Villa, Odette Khan, Jimmy de Leon and Eddie San Jose

THE EIGHTIES # 55: BETH BAUTISTA, RAMON ZAMORA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, CONRAD POE AND ACE VERGEL IN "AKO...LABAN SA LAHAT!" (1980)

"Ako...Laban sa Lahat:" (1980)

Trigon Cinema Arts Corporation

a J.C. Production

Release Date July 11, 1980

Direction Junn P. Cabreira

Cast Beth Bautista, Ramon Zamora, George Estregan, Conrad Poe and Ace Vergel

THE EIGHTIES # 54: CHARITO SOLIS AND MYRNA CASTILLO, WITH DENNIS ROLDAN, ROMY DIAZ, JOHNNY WILSON, GIL GUERRERO IN "ITO ANG BABAE" (1980)

"Ito ang Babae" (1980)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date July 11, 1980

Story and Screenplay Armando Garces & Deo Careza

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando Garces

Cast Charito Solis and Myrna Castillo/ Also Starring Dennis Roldan, Romy Diaz, Johnny Wilson & Gil Guerrero

Myrna Castillo, a pretty fifteen year-old resident of Tondo, was discovered by controversial talent manager, the late Rey dela Cruz in 1980 out of frustration when his prized talent, Rio Locsin bolted out from his custody to live with boyfriend Al Tantay. The young Castillo, being groomed initially as Rio Locsin II, was introduced to the public as Cinderella type, coming from a very poor family. She was given a starring role in her first movie, Ito ang Babae. More of her on the two magazine articles below.

Panorama Magazine/ July 20, 1980



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Celebrity Magazine/ August 31, 1980

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THE EIGHTIES # 53: CHARITO SOLIS, ALMA MORENO, BEMBOL ROCO, RIO LOCSIN, CHANDA ROMERO, AL TANTAY, JULIE ANN FORTICH, MARK GIL, TET ANTIQUIERA, EDGAR MORTIZ, ROSEMARIE GIL AND CHERIE GIL IN "GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON" (1980)

"Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon" (1980)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

For its 34th Anniversary Presentation

Release Date July 10, 1980

Inspired by Froilan Villegas radio serial

Screenplay Oscar Miranda

Cinematography Joseph Araojo

Direction Cirio H. Santiago and Chat Gallardo

Cast Charito Solis, Alma Moreno, Bembol Roco, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero, Al Tantay, Julie Ann Fortich, Mark Gil, Tet Antiquiera, Edgar Mortiz, Rosemarie Gil and Cherie Gil/ with Joonee Gamboa, Peewee Quijano

THE EIGHTIES # 52: AZENITH BRIONES, JENNIFER CORTEZ, DEBORAH SUN, BAMBI ARAMBULO AND DINA BONNEVIE IN JOEY GOSIENGFIAO'S "TEMPTATION ISLAND" (1980)

"Temptation Island" (1980)

Regal Films

Release Date July 4, 1980

Story and Screenplay Toto Belano

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editing Rogelio Salvador

Music Jun Latonio

Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Azenith Briones, Jennifer Cortez, Deborah Sun, Bambi Arambulo and Dina Bonnevie/ with Alfie Anido, Ricky Belmonte, Domingo Sabado, Jonas Sebastian, Tonio Gutierrez, Anita Linda

THE EIGHTIES # 51: JESS LAPID, JR., PIA MORAN, ALICIA ALONZO, REZ CORTEZ, MARISSA DEL MAR, BENTOT, JR. IN "KILABOT SA LABANAN" (1980)

"Kilabot sa Labanan" (1980)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date July 4, 1980

Cinematography Ricardo M. Herrera

Music Demet Velasquez

Written and Directed by Philip San Jose

Cast Jess Lapid, Jr., Pia Moran, Alicia Alonzo, Rez Cortez, Marissa del Mar, Marie Acuna, Bentot, Jr./ Also Starring Max Alvarado, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Rey Sagum and Ria Villareal/ Co-starring Joaquin Fajardo, Ben dato, Avel Morado, Romy Nario, Jing caparas, Mel Arca, Frank Lapid, Joe Baltazar, Rene Tupas, Romy Blanco, Kent Gonzales, Boy Belio, Raquel Sayson, Romy Zamodio, Vic Santos/ Special Guest Star Val Iglesia

THE EIGHTIES # 50: BEMBOL ROCO, MAT RANILLO III, ACE VERGEL AND LITO LAPID, WITH GEORGE ESTREGAN, PHILLIP GAMBOA, EDDIE GARCIA IN "BARKADA" (1980)

"Barkada" (1980)

Intercinema Incorporated

Release Date July 2, 1980

Direction Carlo Lopez

Cast Bembol Roco, Mat Ranillo III, Ace Vergel and Lito Lapid/ Also Starring George Estregan, Phillip Gamboa, Eddie Garcia, Cecille Castillo, Pia Moran, Angelo Ventura, Patria Plata