THE EIGHTIES # 435: ANTHONY ALONZO (IN THNE TITLE ROLE), ISABEL RIVAS, TONY BERNAL, ANNA MARIE GUTIERREZ, ROBERT LEE, ULYSSES TZAN IN "THE FIGHTING MAYOR" (1983)

"The Fighting Mayor" (1983)

Cine Suerte Inc.

Release Date February 24, 1983

Story Del Horest

Screenplay Roger Fuentebella

Director of Photography Jimmy Corpuz

Direction Arturo 'Boy' San Agustin

Cast Anthony Alonzo (in the title role), Isabel Rivas, Tony Bernal, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Robert Lee, Ulysses Tzan/ Also Starring Charlie Davao, Johnny Wilson, Romy Diaz, Arnold Mendoza, Dick Israel, Greg Lozano, Rolan Montes, Edgar Salcedo, Fred Panopio, Robert Talby, Jojo Herrera, Noel Nolasco, Elvie Escarro, Eddie Montalban and Tintoy

THE EIGHTIES # 434: SNOOKY, LLOYD SAMARTINO AND INTRODUCING TOM BABAUTA IN LINO BROCKA'S "STRANGERS IN PARADISE" (1983)

Synopsis: Moana (Snooky) and her grandfather are outcasts of a tribe inhabiting a remote Hawaiian island. Her grandfather, a former chieftain, was ostracized for the behavior of his daughter who sired a bastard, Moana, with a tourist. Moana’s mother ran away to the other island, leaving the two behind.

Moana’s grandfather recently died and she is now all alone. As she was brought up with hardly any human contact, she fantasizes about socializing with other human beings.

One day, Kimo (Tom Babauta), a well-built and handsome young man, chances upon her and befriends her. The two become lovers. Tony (Lloyd Samartino), a Filipino resident of Honolulu, is vacationing in the same island. He likes to lie on the beach. He is spotted by Moana who is fascinated with his camera. She becomes drawn to Tony who has a different allure, having been brought up in modern civilization. Kimo becomes jealous and hits Tony. Moana leaves him and follows Tony to his hotel.

Tony brings Moana to Honolulu. It is not a happy time for her. Tony’s girlfriend is critical of her. His mother, Marietta (Mila Ocampo), also disapproves as she thinks she is a girl of the wilderness. Marietta asks Greg (Raul Aragon), the philandering husband of her sister Sol (Alicia Alonzo), to convince Tony to drop her. He talks to Moana who tells him her story. She relates how a stranger went to her island and seduced her mother, how the stranger was wounded by her grandfather. He realizes that she is his daughter. He apologizes for leaving her mother. He had no intention of doing so. He was afraid of her grandfather who eventually attacked him. With the mystery of her parenthood solved,

Moana decides to leave Honolulu. She bids goodbye to Tony. Kimo gives her a warm embrace as she sets foot once again on her island.

(Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and his Times)

"Strangers in Paradise" (1983)

Regal Films

Release Date February 24, 1983

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Editing Rogelio Salvador

Music Rey Valera

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Snooky, Lloyd Samartino/ Introducing Tom Babauta/ Also Starring Alicia Alonzo, Raul Aragon, Mila Ocampo

THE 2020 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS: "FAN GIRL"- BEST PICTURE/ PAULO AVELINO- BEST ACTOR/ CHARLIE DIZON- BEST ACTRESS

The movie Fan Girl won the Best Picture Award in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held on Sunday night, December 27.  It also romped away other major awards- Best Actor (Paulo Avelino), Best Actress(Charlie Dizon), Best Director and Best Screenplay (Antoinette Jadaone), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), Best Editing (Benjamin Tolentino) and Best Sound (Vincent Villa).

Magikland received four awards- Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Musical Score, FPJ Memorial Award

The Boy Foretold By The Stars took home the 2nd Best Picture Award and Tagpuan, the 3rd Best Picture Award. 

Other awardees are Michael de Mesa (Best Supporting Actor- Isa Pang Bahaghari); Shaina Magdayao (Best Supporting Actress- Tagpuan)

 

Here is the complete list of winners:

Best Picture: “Fan Girl”

2nd Best Picture: “The Boy Foretold By The Stars”

3rd Best Picture: “Tagpuan”

Best Director: Antoinette Jadaone (“Fan Girl”)

Best Actress: Charlie Dizon (“Fan Girl”)

Best Actor: Paulo Avelino (“Fan Girl”)

Best Supporting Actress: Shaina Magdayao (“Tagpuan”)

Best Supporting Actor: Michael de Mesa (“Isa Pang Bahaghari”)

Best Screenplay: “Fan Girl” (Antoinette Jadaone)

FPJ Memorial Award: “Magikland”

Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award: “Suarez: The Healing Priest”

Gender Sensitivity Award: “The Boy Foretold By the Stars”

Best Cinematography: “Fan Girl” (Neil Daza)

Best Editing: “Fan Girl” (Benjamin Tolentino)

Best Production Design: “Magikland” (Ericson Navarro)

Best Visual Effects: “Magikland” (Richard Francia, Ryan Grimarez of Central Digital Lab)

Best Original Theme Song: “The Boy Foretold by the Stars” (Ulan by Jhay Cura/Pau Protacio)

Best Musical Score: “Magikland” (Emerzon Texon)

Best Sound: “Fan Girl” (Vincent Villa)

Best Child Performer: Seiyo Masunaga (“The Missing”)

Best Student Film: “Paano Maging Babae” (De La Salle College of St. Benilde)

"Fan Girl" (2020)

Black Sheep Productions, Globe Studios, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, Epic Media, Crossword Productions

Direction Antoinette Jadaone

Cast Charlie Dizon, Paolo Avelino

"The Boy Foretold by the Stars" (2020)

Clever Minds Inc., The Dolly Collection, Brainstormers Lab

Direction Dolly Dulu

Cast Adrian Lindayag, Keann Johnson

"Tagpuan" (2020)

Alternative Vision Cinema

Direction MacArthur C. Alejandre

Cast Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao

"The Missing" (2020)

Regal Entertainment

Direction Easy Ferrer

Cast Ritz Azul, Joseph Marco, Miles Ocampo

"Suarez, the Healing Priest" (2020)

Saranggola Media Productions, Star Cinema

Direction Joven Tan

Cast John Arcilla, Alice Dixson, Dante Rivero, Rita Avila, Rosanna Roces, Jairus Aquino, Marlo Mortel, Troy Montero

"Pakboys Takusa" (2020)

Viva Films

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Jerald Napoles, Andrew E./ with Ana Roces, Anelu de Leon, Maui Taylor, Marissa Sanchez

"Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim" (2020)

Cineko Productions, Star Cinema

Direction Topel Lee

Cast Vhong Navarro, Barbie Imperial, Jaclyn Jose, Joross Gamboa, Benjie Paras, Ryan Bang, Ion Perez, Ritz Azul

"Magikland" (2020)

Brightlight Leisure Productions, Gallaga Reyes Films

Direction Christian Acuna

Cast Miggs Cuaderno, Elijah Alejo, Princess Aliyah Rabara, Joshua Eugenio, Jamir Zabarte, Hailey Mendez/ with  Bibeth Orteza, Jun Urbano

"Isa Pang Bahaghari" (2020)

Heaven's Best Entertainment

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, Sanya Lopez, Maris Racal, Albie Casino

"Coming Home" (2020)

Maverick Films, ALV Films

Direction Adolfo Alix, Jr.

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Martin del Rosario, Edgar Allan Guzman, Vin Abrenica, Shaira Diaz, Jake Ejercito, Julian Estrada/ with Smokey Manoloto, Samantha Lopez, Almira Muhlach, Alvin Anson, Luis Hontiveros, Jana Agoncillo, Chanel Morales/ Introducing Ara Arida/ Special Participation of Geneva Cruz

(Movie posters- internet sources)

THE EIGHTIES # 433: ROMEO VASQUEZ, VILMA SANTOS, CARMI MARTIN IN "AYAW KONG MAGING QUERIDA" (1983)

"Ayaw Kong Maging Querida" (1983)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date February 18, 1983

Story and Screenplay Joey Papa

Cinematography Eduardo Cabrales

Music Idan Cortez

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Romeo Vasquez, Vilma Santos, Carmi Martin/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, Elizabeth Poe, Ric Arellano, Lyn Sabado and Atty. Milo Castello

THE EIGHTIES # 432: CHARITO SOLIS, RICKY BELMONTE, ROSEMARIE SONORA, SHERYL CRUZ AND JANICE DE BELEN IN "HOME SWEET HOME" (1983)

"Home Sweet Home" (1983)

Baby Pascual Films & Associates

Release Date February 17, 1993

Direction William Pascual

Cast Charito Solis, Ricky Belmonte, Rosemarie Sonora, Sheryl Cruz and Janice de Belen/ with Wowie Cruz, Peewee Quijano, Gelli de Belen/ Introducing Joseph Sonora/ with the special participation of Gabby Concepcion & William Martinez

THE EIGHTIES # 431: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ACE VERGEL, WITH ANNA MARIN, STELLA STRADA, CORRIE HENSON, GEORGE ESTREGAN, RAUL ARAGON, REZ CORTEZ IN "INSIDE JOB" (1983)

"Inside Job" (1983)

Supreme Motion Pictures, Inc.

Release Date February 17, 1983

Direction Bebong Osorio

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel/ Also Starring Anna Marin, Stella Strada, Corrie Henson/ Supported by George Estregan, Raul Aragon, Rez Cortez, Philip Gamboa, Dick Israel, Dencio Padilla/ Introducing Don-Don Jones

THE EIGHTIES # 430: DOLPHY, ALMA MORENO, PANCHITO, PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO IN "MY FUNNY VALENTINE" (1983)

"My Funny Valentine" (1983)

RVQ Productions

Release Date February 14, 1983

Story and Screenplay Ading Fernando, Roy Vera Cruz

Choreography Raffy Chan

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Director of Photography Alfonso Alvarez

Music Dominic

Direction Ading Fernando

Cast Dolphy, Alma Moreno, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Janet Giron, Patria Plata, Georgie Quizon, Max Vera, Erwin Garcia, Sandy Kirchival and Conde Ubaldo/ Featuring Robert Clark, Jon harris, Laura Lopez, Fred Esplana, Jay Grama, Er' Canton' Salazar, Ben Johnson, Beny Mack, Laura Coppernurse, Bill Ninonuevo

THE EIGHTIES # 429: HILDA KORONEL, ELIZABETH OROPESA & GLORIA DIAZ/WITH DINDO FERNANDO, RONALDO VALDEZ & EDDIE GARCIA IN DANNY ZIALCITA'S "PALABRA DE HONOR" (1983)

"Palabra De Honor" (1983)

Viva Films

Release Date February 10, 1983

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Music George Canseco

Written and Directed by Danny L. Zialcita

Cast Hilda Koronel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Beth Bautista, Amy Austria, Jackie Lou Blanco and Gloria Diaz/ with Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez, Tommy Abuel, Mark Gil and Eddie Garcia

THE EIGHTIES # 428: LITO LAPID, WITH CARMI MARTIN, CORRIE HENSON, PHILIP GAMBOA, DAVE BRODETT IN "AGUILA SA PUTING BATO" (1983)

"Aguila sa Puting Bato" (1983)

Dove Films International

Release Date February 5, 1983

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Tito Sotto

Written and Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Lito Lapid/ with Carmi Martin, Corrie Henson, Philip Gamboa, Dave Brodett, Joaquin fajardo, Jimmy Santos, Danny Riel

THE EIGHTIES # 427: EDDIE FERNANDEZ, BERTING LABRA, WITH PIA MORAN, PAQUITO DIAZ, RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, REZ CORTEZ IN "PRESIDENTIAL PARDON" (1983)

"Presidential Pardon" (1983)

Emperor Films

Release Date  February 5, 1983

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Eddie Fernandez, Berting Labra/ Also Starring Pia Moran, Paquito Diaz, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Rez Cortez, Johnny Vicar, Dave Brodett/ Special Participation of Isabel Rivas, Marilou Bendigo and Tony Santos, Sr.

THE EIGHTIES # 426: VIC SOTTO, DINA BONNEVIE, WITH DELY ATAY-ATAYAN, NOVA VILLA IN "BUHAY-MISIS" (1983)

"Buhay-Misis" (1983)

Dhories Films International

Release Date February 5, 1983

Story and Screenplay Pat V. Reyes

Cinematography Oca Querijero

Music Demet Velasquez

Assistant Director Nato Villapando

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao

Cast Vic Sotto, Dina Bonnevie/ Also Starring Dely Atay-Atayan, Nova Villa, Francisco Cruz, Tatlong Itlog, Aura Aurora, Pons de Guzman, Roger Miranda, Pungay, Bong Bong Laforteza, Tom Tom, Francis Serrano, Andy Mark Cansancio/ Special Participation of Tito Sotto, Joey de Leon, Val Sotto, Bing Angeles, Bomber Moran and Ike Lozada

THE EIGHTIES # 425: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, RONNIE RICKETTS AND SUSAN BAUTISTA IN "LOVEBIRDS" (1983)

"Lovebirds" (1983)

JPM Productions

Release Date February 3, 1983

Direction Danilo P. Cabreira

Cast Christopher de Leon, Ronnie Ricketts and Susan Bautista

 

THE EIGHTIES # 424: PEPSI PALOMA, GIL GUERRERO, DICK ISRAEL, RENATO DEL PRADO IN "THE VICTIM" (1983)

"The Victim" (1983)

Ultra Films

A Pacific Film Production

Release Date January 27, 1983

Written and Directed by Danny Ochoa

Cast Pepsi Paloma, Gil Guerrero, Dick Israel, Renato del Prado

THE EIGHTIES # 423: CHERIE GIL, SANDY ANDOLONG, LIZA LORENA, FIDES CUYUGAN- ASENSIO, MANNY OJEDA, MANNY OJEDA, MAYA VALDES, LORLI VILLANUEVA, RONNIE LAZARO AND INTRODUCING JOEL TORRE IN PEQUE GALLAGA'S "ORO, PLATA, MATA" (1983)

"Oro, Plata, Mata" (1983)

Experimental Cinema of the Philippines

Release Date January 27, 1983

Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Director of Photography Rody Lacap

Editor Jesus Navarro

Production Design Don Escudero and Rodell Cruz

Costume Design Salvador Bernal

Sound Ramon Reyes

Music Jose Gentica V

Executive Producer Charo S. Santos

Direction Peque Gallaga

Cast Cherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Liza Lorena, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Manny Ojeda, Maya Valdes, Lorli Villanueva, Ronnie Lazaro/ Introducing Joel Torre/ Special Participation of Kuh Ledesma

 Director Peque Gallaga rehearses his cast for the opening party scene of ECP's "Oro, Plata, Mata" (1983)

Source: Focus on Filipino Films: A Sampling 1951-1982 

(click image to enlarge)

 One horrifying and tense scene from the 1982 movie, “Oro Plata Mata,” ---a family leaving their ancestral home and fleeing to the hills when the invading Japanese forces were closing in ---a very horrible and scary scenario of how war decided the fate of a family as their fortunes gradually went down the drain. Peque at his best!

Courtesy of Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP)

THE EIGHTIES # 422: JANET BORDON, MYRNA CASTILLO, PEPSI PALOMA AND ERNIE GARCIA IN CELSO AD CASTILLO'S "VIRGIN PEOPLE" (1983)

"Virgin People" (1983)

Topaz Film Productions

Release Date January 27, 1983

Produced by Jun T. Dominguez

Direction Celso Ad Castillo

Cast Janet Bordon, Myrna Castillo, Pepsi Paloma and Ernie Garcia

Synopsis--- Severely isolated from other people , aside from their over protective father, Ikang (Jane Bordon), Aning (Myrna Castillo) and Talya (Pepsi Paloma) grew up to be ladies devoid of any practical knowledge of the world and of people. One tragic day, their father dies from an accident, thus leaving the three alone in the forest to fend for themselves. And in the middle of their grief, a certain Isaac (Ernie Garcia) comes into their lives and shatters their innocence while also breaking the sisters apart. (from original DVD- Special Collector's Edition)

DVD Cover

THE EIGHTIES # 421: IRMA ALEGRE, MARK GIL, DICK ISRAEL, PIA MORAN, ANITA LINDA, ROMY DIAZ AND EDGAR MANDE IN "NAIIBANG HAYOP" (1983)

"Naiibang Hayop" (1983)

MM Films International

A Douglas Quijano Productions

Release Date January 27, 1983

Story Lando Jacob

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editing Pepe Marcos

Music Gabby Castellano

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Irma Alegre, Mark Gil, Edgar Mande/ Also Starring Dick Israel, Pia Moran, Anita Linda, Romy Diaz, Janice Jurado, Angge, Mario Escudero, Amay Bisaya

THE EIGHTIES # 420: JUN ARISTORENAS, BOMBER MORAN, WITH LAARNI ENRIQUEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "PAR DE JACK" (1983)

 "Par de Jack" (1983)

GPS Film Productions

Release Date January 21, 1983

Written and Directed by Ronaldo P. San Juan

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Bomber Moran/ Also Starring Laarni Enriquez,  Ada Alberto, Paquito Diaz, Larry Silva, Robert Talby, Don Pepot, Palito and Max Alvarado

THE EIGHTIES # 419: CHARITO SOLIS, GLORIA ROMERO, BARBARA PEREZ, CHANDA ROMERO, RIC RODRIGO & DENNIS ROLDAN, WITH ALBERT MARTINEZ AND KRISTINE GARCIA IN JOEY GOSIEGFIAO'S "EXPLOITATION" (1983)

"Exploitation" (1983)

Regal Films

Release Date January 21, 1983

Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Charito Solis, Gloria Romero, Barbara Perez, Chanda Romero, Ric Rodrigo & Dennis Roldan/ together with Albert Martinez and Kristine Garcia

Albert Martinez and Kristine Garcia in Regal Films' "Exploitation" (1983)

(l-r) Barbara Perez, Charito Solis, Gloria Romero in Regal Films' "Exploitation" (1983)

THE EIGHTIES # 418: VIC VARGAS, VIC SILAYAN, VIC DIAZ, PERLA BAUTISTA, DICK ISRAEL, SUSAN BAUTISTA AND JOEL ALANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE) AS "JUN PARAK (THE SILENT KILLER)" (1983)

"Jun Parak (The Silent Killer)" (1983)

Universal Management Corporation

A Chroma Cinema Films

Release Date January 14, 1983

Written and Directed by Jehu Sebastian

Cast Vic Vargas, Vic Silayan, Vic Diaz, Perla Bautista, Dick Israel, Susan Bautista and Joel Alano (in the title role)

THE EIGHTIES # 417: GABBY CONCEPCION, JANICE DE BELEN, WITH LIZA LORENA, ALICIA ALONZO, BIBETH ORTEZA IN ELWOOD PEREZ'S "I'LL WAIT FOR YOU (IF IT TAKES FOREVER)" (1983)

"I'll Wait For You (If It Takes Forever)"

G.C. Films, Inc.

Release Date January 13, 1983

Story and Screenplay Carlos (Totoy) Empaynado

Scriptwriters Shafi Hakim, Jonas Sebastian

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editing Abelardo Hulleza

Music Demet Velasquez, Shahi Hakim

Direction Elwood Perez

Cast Gabby Concepcion, Janice de Belen/ Also Starring Liza Lorena, Alicia Alonzo, Bibeth Orteza, Ramil Rodriguez, Romeo Rivera, Jonas Sebastian/ Introducing Cathay Cai/ with Irving Golder, Janet Curtis, Sam and Sally Rogers, Liza Smith, John Elway, Shafi Hakim

THE EIGHTIES # 416: SHARON CUNETA, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, JACKIE LOU BLANCO, ROWELL SANTIAGO IN "FRIENDS IN LOVE" (1983)

"Friends in Love" (1983)

Viva Films

Release Date January 13, 1983

Story Soxy Topacio

Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cinematography Loreto Isleta

Music George Canseco

Direction Eddie Garcia

Cast Sharon Cuneta, William Martinez, Jackie Lou Blanco, Rowell Santiago

(l-r) Rowell Santiago, Sharon Cuneta, Jackie Lou Blanco, William Martinez

in Viva Films' "Friends in Love" (1983)