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Saturday, April 30, 2022

THE NINETIES # 174: RICHARD GOMEZ, DAWN ZULUETA, JACKIE LOU BLANCO, MICHAEL DE MESA AND ERIC QUIZON, WITH VANGIE LABALAN, JOSE MARI AVELLANA IN "HIHINTAYIN KITA SA LANGIT" (1991)


"Hihintayin Kita sa Langit" (1991)
Reyna Films
Released thru Bonanza Films
Release Date June 13, 1991
Screenplay Raquel N. Villavicencio
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Jesus Navarro
Production Design Joey Luna
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Supervising Producer Hermie Go
Executive Producer Armida Siguion Reyna
Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Cast Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Jackie Lou Blanco, Michael de Mesa and Eric Quizon/ with Vangie Labalan, Jose Mari Avellana






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VHS Cover


Original theatrical poster of "Hihintayin Kita sa Langit" (1991)
(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 173: RICKY DAVAO, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, JOHNNY DELGADO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, HONEY POLICARPIO IN "DADAAN KA SA IBABAW NG AKING BANGKAY" (1991)


"Dadaan Ka sa Ibabaw ng aking Bangkay" (1991)
Red Horse Productions
Release Date June 12, 1991
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas and Dante Javier
Cinematography Baby Cabrales and Rosendo Buenseda
Film Editor Ruben Natividad and Popoy Crisostomo
Production Design Guillermo Sancha
Musical Director Bienvenido Medina
Direction Dante Javier and Rene Balan
Cast Ricky Davao, Monsour del Rosario, Johnny Delgado, Patrick dela Rosa, Maritoni Fernandez, Honey Policarpio/ with Lara Melissa de Leon, Beverly Vergel, Dencio Padilla, Johnny Vicar, Usman Hassim, Ernie David, Ray Ventura, Arnold Rigor, Arnold Esguerra, Leo Lazaro

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Friday, April 29, 2022

THE NINETIES # 172: GABBY CONCEPCION, RUFFA GUTIERREZ, TOGETHER WITH CRISTINA GONZALES, PAOLA SALONGA, SYLVIA SANCHEZ AND TETCHIE AGBAYANI IN "ISANG GABI TATLONG BABAE" (1991)


"Isang Gabi Tatlong Babae" (1991)
Regal Films
A Joey Gosiengfiao Productions
Release Date June 6, 1991
Story and Screenplay Ricky Lee, Ishko Lopez, Mauro Gia Samonte
Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto, Johnny Araojo, Gener Bueneseda
Production Design Egay Littaua, Danny Evangelista, Ulay Tantoco
Film Editor Edmund Jarlego
Music Demet Vealasquez
Produced by Joey Gosiengfiao
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Elwood Perez, Mel Chionglo, Mauro Gia Samonte
Cast Gabby Concepcion, Ruffa Gutierrez, together with Cristina Gonzales, Paola Salonga, Sylvia Sanchez and Tetchie Agbayani/ with Lorenzo Mara, Manjo del Mundo



Theatrical Trailer

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

THE NINETIES # 171: ROBIN PADILLA (IN A DUAL ROLE), EDDIE GARCIA, NANETTE MEDVED, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, WITH MARCO POLO GARCIA, DENCIO PADILLA, LUCITA SORIANO IN "HINIKAY KO NA ANG LIBINGAN MO!" (1991)


"Hinukay Ko na ang Libingan Mo!" (1991)
Viva Films
Release Date June 5, 1991
Serialized in Happy Komiks
Story D.G. Salonga
Screenplay Ricardo Lee
Cinematography Joe Batac
Production Designer Jens Peter Gaw
Stunt Director Val Iglesia
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Produced by William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Cast Robin Padilla (in a dual role), Eddie Garcia, Nanette Medved, Cherry Pie Picache/ Also Starring Marco Polo Garcia, Dencio Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Val Iglesia, Maylene Zapanta, Odette Khan, Dindo Arroyo






Original theatrical poster of "Hinukay Ko ang Libingan Mo!" (1991)
(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 170: FERNANDO POE, JR., TOGETHER WITH TIMMY CRUZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, R.R. HERRERA, KEVIN DELGADO, ROMEO RIVERA, BERT OLIVAR AND TITO AREVALO IN "BATAS NG .45" (1991)


"Batas ng .45" (1991)
Hiba Far East Film International 
Release Date May 30, 1991
Story Erwin Castillo, Chris Michelena
Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Erwin Castillo, Chris Michelena
Cinematography Ver Reyes
Film Editor Augusto Salvador
Production Designer Bobby Arriola
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Jaime M. Garcia
Direction Ronwaldo Reyes
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Timmy Cruz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, R.R. Herrera and Tito Arevalo/ Also Starring Kevin Delgado, Romeo Rivera, Bert Olivar, Vic Varrion, Rene Hawkins, Ernie David, Rolly Lapid, Efren Berlado, Buddy Salvador, Jimmy Reyes, Robert Miller, Jess Vargas and Thunder Stuntmen/ Special Appearances of Berting Labra, Renato del Prado, Danny Riel



Film Clips

Screencaps


Monday, April 25, 2022

THE NINETIES # 169: RUDY FERNANDEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, KRISTINE GARCIA, CRISTINA GONZALES, CHARLIE DAVAO, REZ CORTEZ IN "BINGBONG (THE VINCENT CRISOLOGO STORY)" (1991)


"Bingbong (The Vincent Crisologo Story)" (1991)
FLT Film International
Release Date May 29, 1991
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Romy V. Suzara
Cast Rudy Fernandez (in the title role), together with Charito Solis, Eddie Rodriguez, Kristine Garcia/ Also Starring Cristina Gonzales, Charlie Davao, Rez Cortez, Melissa de Leon, Renato del Prado, Philip Gamboa, Nanding Fernandez, King Gutierrez, Rene Hawkins, Val Iglesias, Bomber Moran, Robert Miller, Rudy Meyer, Danny Riel, Zandro Zamora, Augusto Victa, Johnny Vicar, Ernie Zarate, Robert Talabis, Rey Solo, Tom Olivar, Ernie Forte, Cris Daluz,Danny Labra, Roland Montes, Edwin Reyes, Jimmy Reyes, Romy Romulo, Pat Salvador, Eddie Samonte, Rey Tomenes, Eddie Tuason, Danny Sy, Thunder & Tiger Stuntmen

Sunday, April 24, 2022

THE NINETIES # 168: JESTONI ALARCON, BETH BAUTISTA, VIVIAN FOZ, LILI MADRIGAL, MICHAEL LOCSIN, TOBI ALEJAR, GARDO VERSOZA IN "ILALABAN KITA NG PATAYAN!" (1991)


"Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan!" (1991)
Seiko Films
Release Date May 23, 1991
A DZRH Radio Serial by Salvador Royales
Screenplay Mauro Gia Samonte and Jerry Tirazona
Film Editor Ruben Natividad
Cinematography Ver Dauz
Musical Director Benny Medina
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Betha Bautista, Vivian Foz, Lili madrigal, Michael Locsin, Tobi Alejar, Gardo Versoza/ Also Starring Ruben Rustia, Romy Diaz, Johnny Vicar, Dave Brodett, Ramir Arce Romero, Arnold Ringor, Ronaldo Fernando and Fred Moro

THE NINETIES # 167: ACE VERGEL, EDU MANZANO, EFREN REYES, JR., RACHEL LOBANGCO, CRISTINA GONZALES, PAQUITO DIAZ, PERLA BAUTISTA, DENCIO PADILLA IN "SAGAD HANGGANG BUTO" (1991)


"Sagad Hanggang Buto" (1991)
Moviestars Productions
Release Date May 22, 1991
Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas
Production Design Alex Ochoa
Cinematography Rafael 'Ely' Accion
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio
Cast Ace Vergel, Edu Manzano, Efren Reyes, Jr., Rachel Lobangco, Cristina Gonzales, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Willie Revillame, Johnny Vicar, Dindo Arroyo,  Zandro Zamora/ Featuring Eddie Arenas, Carlos Salazar

Saturday, April 23, 2022

THE NINETIES # 166: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, TIRSO CRUZ III, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, BEVERLY VERGEL, MONICA HERRERA AND BERNARD BONNIN IN "HANGGANG KAILAN KA PAPATAY?" (1991)


"Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay?" (1991)
Regal Films
Release Date May 17, 1991
Serialized in Movie Special Komiks
Story D.G. Salonga
Screenplay Antonio Pascua
Director of Photography Max dela Pena
Film Editor Monico Collado
Production Design Arnel Clemente
Musical Director Mike Loanzon
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Dante Pangilinan
Cast Miguel Rodriguez, Tirso Cruz III, Monsour del Rosario, Beverly Vergel, Monica Herrera and Bernard Bonnin/ Also Starring Roldan Aquino, Johnny Vicar, Allan Rogelio, Ruben Rustia, Lyn Madrigal, Usman Hassim, Robert Miller, Danny Riel, Bobby Oreo, Joe Andrade, Leo Lazaro, Bebeng Amora, Tony bagyo, Eddie Samonte, Atty. Fernando Perito, Brando Navarro, Rolan Falcis, Noni Rodriguez, Rolan Montes, Leleng Ubaldo, Jr., Nonong de Andres, Addi Franco, Eddie Mapili, Tony Pascua

THE NINETIES # 165: DINA BONNVIE, TONTON GUTIERREZ, NANETTE MEDVED, TOGETHER WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, MARK GIL, WILLIAM LORENZO AND CELESTE LEGASPI IN LINO BROCKA'S "SA KABILA NG LAHAT" (1991)


"Sa Kabila ng Lahat" (1991)
Viva Films
Release Date May 15,1991
Story and Screenplay Roy Iglesias
Film Editor George Jarlego
Production Design Benjie de Guzman
Cinematography Clodualdo 'Ding' Austria
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Produced by William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Lino Brocka
Cast Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Nanette Medved, together with Ronaldo Valdez, Mark Gil, William Lorenzo and Celeste Legaspi/ Also Starring Joonee Gamboa, Gamaliel Viray, Menggie Cobarrubias, Rey Sagum, Richard Poole/ Featuring  Angelique Lazo, Rafael 'Apa' Ongpin

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Synopsis: In the annual television awards ceremony, Maia Robles’s (Dina Bonnevie) hard-hitting documentary program, “Punto Blanko”, receives an award. Her sidekick and admirer, Mike Serrano (Tonton Gutierrez), is proud of her victory. On their way back to the station, they stumble upon a police cordon. A Chinese currency smuggler is being kept hostage by two gunmen. The mayor is trying to intercede for his safety.

Actually, the two gunmen are bodyguards of Ben Boga (Mark Gil), the mayor’s right hand man. They have attempted to wrest a portfolio of dollars from Daniel Fu’s courier but have fumbled in the act. To avoid suspicion, Ben Boga has one of them shot dead along with the Chinese. The other, Van Turko (Rey Sagum), feigns apprehension and is put in jail.

While the hostage drama is being acted out, Mike manages to shoot a video footage of the mayor’s men beating up a mentally-retarded onlooker. Daniel Fu (William Lorenzo) plots his revenge. He invites Boy Boga to his place in order to settle matters. Boy says the shooting was a mistake. Daniel accepts the explanation and draws him to a deal involving drugs. After they reach an agreement, he asks Lala Villarica (Nanette Medved), his girlfriend, to perform her specialty on Boy.

Maia’s victory has prompted management to give her a promotion. She is now associate director for public affairs. Station manager Peping Ortega (Richard Poole) flirts with her. Maia’s success is due in part to her bedroom activities. She is the mistress of Mayor Velasco (Ronaldo Valdez), a former movie star, from whom she extracts favors, among them, a permit for her estranged husband, Eugene, to construct a ten-storey building. As she is an ambitious woman, she chides her husband for being an under-achiever.

Mike is hot about airing the footage he shot. But as Maia is protecting the interests of the mayor, she turns down his expose. Mike can only broadcast his crusade against the mayor’s men and Daniel Fu over his radio program. Undaunted by Maia’s reluctance, he wages his campaign zealously over the airwaves.

But Mike manages to slip in the footage when the mayor becomes a guest of Maia’s show. This angers her. Mike calls her a fake. Lala Villarica is Maia’s former classmate; she intercedes with her to stop Mike from hitting Daniel. Daniel is enraged when he finds out and beats her up. Not having fully vented his anger, he gives her to Boy Boga who puts her in jail. Maia asks the mayor to release her.

One night, the mayor suffers a heart attack in their secret hideaway. Maia leaves quietly but inadvertently leaves behind a necklace. Mrs. Velasco spots it and, when she meets Maia in a beauty parlor, douses water on her. The incident creates a scandal in the papers.

The mayor goes to the States for a bypass operation. In his absence, a triumvirate runs the city: Boy Boga who has hold on the vice-mayor, Primitivo Mondial, the city schools superintendent and Mrs. Velasco. They plan to eliminate potential rivals. Van Turko is taken out of jail to perform hit operations.

Daniel exacts his revenge. He sets up Boy Boga’s men in a drug deal. As they leave their car, they are gunned down by the police. Boy Boga is incensed. He has Daniel beaten up in a toilet.

The men lob a grenade which blows the place into smithereens. Lala is now alone. She is desperate enough to try to jump of fa high building. Maia persuades her to give up her suicide attempt. She has her brought to her place in a company van. But on its way home, the van is mistakenly gunned down by Boga’s men.

Maia’s life is also in danger. She begs for help from Peping but she is turned down. She is fired from the station because of the scandal. One night, while riding her car, she senses someone following her. She escapes by hiding in a slum area.

Maia begs for help from Mike. He is at first hesitant to help her as her scheme would involve misinformation, but after making love, he is disposed to implement her machination. Mike announces over his radio program that Van Turko has defected to the other side. Van Turko is surprised at the news and, believing that he has been betrayed, becomes eager to expose Ben Boga’s operations.

Van Turko kidnaps Maia and asks her to lead him to Mike’s place. He convinces the two of his earnestness and makes a public confession on video. Thinking that media people are spared from police violence, Mike informs the authorities of his whereabouts. The police encircle Mike’s place, believing that Mark and Maia are Van Turko’s hostages. Boy Boga runs the operation. The media has been asked to leave.

Realizing that the danger is real, the trio try to escape, but Boy Boga catches up with them. There is a shootout. Mike is fatally shot by Boy; Boy in turn is shot by Van Turko who is mercilessly gunned down by the police.

It is again awards night. Mike is given a posthumous award. Maia goes up to the stage to accept on behalf of Mike’s parents.

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



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Original theatrical poster of "Sa Kabila ng Lahat" (1991)
(Private Collection)

Friday, April 22, 2022

THE NINETIES # 164: RENE REQUIESTAS, JANICE DE BELEN, JANNO GIBBS, WITH CARMINA VILLARROEL,ISABEL GRANADA, ROBERT ORTEGA, SMOKEY MANALOTO AND MAHAL IN "ANAK NI JANICE !" (1991)


"Anak ni Janice!" (1991)
Regal Films
Release Date May 10, 1991
Director of Photography Ben Lobo
Film Editor Rodolfo Tabo-Tabo
Production Designer Rome Gonzales
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Story, Screenplay and Direction Mike Relon Makiling
Cast Rene Requiestas, Janice de Belen, Janno Gibbs/ with Carmina Villarroel, Isabel Granada, Robert Ortega, Smokey Manaloto, Chinkee Tan, Mario Escudero, Jordan Castillo, Berting Labra, Joaquin Fajardo, Luz Fernandez, Zorayda Sanchez, Evelyn Vargas, Bert Mansueto, Ilonah Jean and Mahal/ Also Starring Rudy Meyer, Cris Aguilar, Ernie David, Zaldy Lazaro, Pongpong, Bon Rivera, Emong Barcelona, Ike Lavarez, Angel Barcena, Oca Ramos

THE NINETIES # 163: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MAITA SORIANO, JOBELLE SALVADOR, MARIXI LUNA, RUBEN RUSTIA, JOHN GADDI, ROMY DIAZ, RAOUL ARAGONN IN "DON PEPE" (1991)


"Don Pepe" (1991)
El Nino Films
Release Date May 8, 1991
Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Tony Sy
Music Crispin Sarmiento
Direction Cesar SB Abella
Cast John Regala (in the title role), Maita Soriano, Jobelle Salvador, Marixi Luna, Ruben Rustia, John Gaddi, Romy Diaz, Raoul Aragonn, Bobby Benitez, Vic Varrion, Nonong de Andres/ with Shanghai Lovely Mansueto, Carolyn Magallanes, William Magallanes

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

THE NINETIES # 162: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JESS LAPID, JR., MARIANNE DELA RIVA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., LANI LOBANGCO, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, JAIME FABREGAS, ARNOLD RINGOR AND JOHNNY DELGADO IN "MAYOR LATIGO (BARAKONG ALKALDE NG BARAS)" (1991)


"Mayor Latigo (Barakong Alkalde ng Baras)" (1991)
OctoArts Films
Release Date May 8, 1991
Based on the life story of Mayor Meliton C. Geronimo alyas Mayor Latigo
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Pepe Marcos
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Jose N. Carreon
Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Jess Lapid, Jr., Marianne dela Riva, George Estregan, Jr., Lani Lobangco, Sylvia Sanchez, Jaime Fabregas, Arnold Ringor and Johnny Delgado/ Also Starring Ruben Rustia, Rez Cortez, John Gaddi, Mario Escudero, Zandro Zamora, Jose Romulo, Ernie Zarate, Nanding Fernandez, Ernie Ortega

THE NINETIES # 161: RUFFA GUTIERREZ, CARMINA VILLARROEL, ANA ROCES AND ISABEL GRANADA, TOGETHER WITH JEFFREY SANTOS, ALJON JIMENEZ, ANJO YLLANA, RUBEN MANAHAN, RANDY SOLIVEN IN "REGAL SHOCKER (THE MOVIE)" (1991)


"Regal Shocker (The Movie)" (1991)
Regal Films
Release Date May 3, 1991
Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes, Raquel Villavicencio
Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Designer Eddy B. Alvarez
Musical Director Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Ruffa Gutierrez, Carmina Villarroel, Ana Roces and Isabel Granada/ together with Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Anjo Yllana, Ruben Manahan, Randy Soliven/ Also starring Caridad Sanchez, Gina Leviste, Romeo Rivera, Dexter Doria, Vangie Labalan, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Ruby Rodriguez, Chinkee Tan, Lou Veloso, Manny Castaneda, Arlene Tolibas, Judy Ann Santos, Joe Mari Carchitorena, Pewee Quijano, Marlon Lozano

Monday, April 18, 2022

THE NINETIES # 160: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., EDU MANZANO, MONICA HERRERA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ AND RINA REYES, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, RAOUL ARAGONN, CONRAD POE, REZ CORTEZ IN "CAPT. JAYLO (BATAS SA BATAS)" (1991)


"Capt. Jaylo (Batas sa Batas)" (1991)
Omega Releasing Organization
Release Date May 1, 1991
Story and Screenplay Jun Lawas
Film Editor Pepe Marcos
Cinematography Reynaldo de Leon
Production Design Catalino Tablizo
Fight Director Baldo Marro
Original theme song sung by Dingdong Avanzado
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producer Joey Pineda
Direction Pepe Marcos
Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Edue Manzano, Monica Herrera, Maritoni Fernandez and Rina Reyes/ Special participation of Baldo Marro and George Estregan, Jr./ Also Starring Robert Arevalo, Raoul Aragonn, Conrad Poe, Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Manjo del Mundo, Zandro Zamora, Fatima Alvir, Vic Varrion, Tom Olivar, Renato del Prado, Rene Hawkins, Edwin Reyes, Robert Miller, Jim Rosales, Sunshine Dizon

THE NINETIES # 159: VIC SOTTO, CHRISTINE JACOB, AIZA SEGUERRA, PAOLA SALONGA, PANCHITO, ATONG REDILLAS, JAMES PRESLEY, KATHLEEN GOQUIENG, MERYLLE SORIANO IN "ROCKY PLUS V" (1991)


"Rocky Plus V" (1991)
Regal Films and M-Zet Productions
Release Date April 26, 1991
Story Tony Fajardo
Screenplay Roger Fuentebella and Tony Cruz
Cinematography Gener Bueneseda
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Nancy Arcega
Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Marivic Sotto
Direction Tony Cruz
Cast Vic Sotto, Christine Jacob, Aiza Seguerra, Paola Salonga, Panchito, Atong Redillas, James Presley, Kathleen Goquieng, Merylle Soriano/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Ruben Rustia, Vangie Labalan, Dindo Arroyo

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

RIP, GLORIA SEVILLA (THE QUEEN OF VISAYAN MOVIES), 90/ SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY (1954- 1976)


Sun, April 17, 2022, 10:50 AM

CEBUANA film actress Gloria Sevilla, dubbed as "Queen of Visayan Movies," died in her sleep in Oakland, California on April 16, 2022.

Sevilla, a native of Sibonga town, was 90 years old.

Her death was announced on Facebook by event host and veteran broadcaster Sam Costanilla.

For having starred in most of the Visayan-made films produced in 1950s and 1960s, Sevilla earned the title "Queen of Visayan Movies."

Some of the Visayan films under her belt included "Leonora," "Pailub Lang (Be Humble)," "Gloria Akong Anak (My Child Gloria)," "Badlis sa Kinabuhi (Destiny)," and "Gimingaw Ako (Longing for Someone)."

For her superb acting in “Badlis sa Kinabuhi” in 1969, she won her very first Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas) Awards best actress plum. She repeated the feat four years later with her role in “Gimingaw Ako.”

Sevilla also won her first Famas best supporting actress for her role in the 1962 film “Madugong Paghihiganti (Bloody Revenge).”

A talent scout discovered Sevilla when she was only 14. She was chosen to play her very first film role as Princess Tirana in 1951, according to an article written by Dr. Romy R. Protacio and published on Asian Journal USA last November.

Sevilla, born on January 31, 1932, also starred in several Filipino-language films and television dramas.

She married fellow actor Mat Ranillo Jr. The couple had five children, including Mat Ranillo III who followed the footsteps of his parents.

Ranillo Jr. died in a plane crash in 1969.

Sevilla's second husband was Amado Cortez (Arsenio Ruiz Padilla), also an actor who later became a diplomat during the time of then President Joseph Estrada. Cortez died in 2003. (KAL)

Source: Sunstar (https://ph.news.yahoo.com/queen-visayan-movies-gloria-sevilla-025000502.html)


SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:


 "Salabusab" (1954)
Premiere Productions
Release Date February 19-28, 1954/ Dalisay
Story Francisco V. Coching
Serialized in Liwayway Magazine
Music Ariston Avelino
Direction Cesar Gallardo
Cast Efren Reyes, Leila Morena, Juan Monteiro, Fernando Royo, Gloria Sevilla, Lauro Delgado, Bebong Osorio, Nello nayo, Jose Romulo, Vicente Liwanag, Lito Anzures, Ric Bustamante, Bruno Punzalan


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"Ifugao" (1954)
Premiere Productions
Release Date June 16, 19-23/Life/ June 19-20/ Dalisay
 Direction Gerardo de Leon
Cast Efren Reyes, Leila Morena, Juan 'Johnny' Monteiro, Gloria Sevilla, Fernando Royo, Leticia Ojera, Leonara Ruiz, Jennings Sturgeon, Mario Barri


 "Mister Dupong (Ang Dakilang Mangingibig)" (1954)
Deegar Cinema, Inc./ LSG Productions
Release Date September 19- 28, 1954/ Center
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Gloria Sevilla, Carol Varga, Ramon D' Salvca, Rosa Aguirre, Romy Brion, T. de la Mogueis



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 "May Bakas ang Lumipas (Aklat ng Pag-ibig)" (1954)
Ace-York/ Eddie Romero Production
Release Date October 8-17, 1954/ Center
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Eddie Romero
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Oscar Moreno, Gloria Sevilla, Dely Atay-Atayan,Vita Ortega, Arthur Sison, Jr., Jaime Javier/ Introducing Raul Guerrero



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"Papa Loves Mambo" (1955)
Deegar Cinema, Inc.
Release Date January 16- 25, 1955/ Center
Direction Rolando del Mar
Cast Danilo Montes, Gloria Sevilla, Ricky Blake, Cris de Vera, Lou Salvador, Tony de la Mogueis, Veronica Palileo

 "Ito, Ang Aming Daigdig (Kini, Ang Among Kalibutan)" (1955)
Fama Pictures
Release Date May 5, 1955/ Dalisay
Story Dominador Ad Castillo
Music Quin Velasco
Direction George Santos
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Gloria Sevilla, Rebecca Gonzales, Ramon D' Salva, Eleanor Medina, Rafael Jimenez, Romy Brion, Ana Maria, Bert Ama, Melita del Sol, Isabelita Alma, Ric Bustamante, Ben Castillo/ featuring child stars, Rey Aviles, Bulaklak 3 Hari, Victor Insa, Baby Annabelle


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"Divisoria Quiapo" (1955)
NP Productions
Release Date May 10, 1955/ Dalisay
Direction Luis Calasanz
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Gloria Sevilla, Eleanor Medina,Rosa AGuirre, Gregorio Ticman, Romy Brion, B. Francisco, Ben Cosca, Helen Nazario/ Guests- Ruben Tagalog, Ben & Ading



"Lagablab sa Silangan (Sunset Over Korea)" (1956)
V-1 Cinema, Inc.
Released thru Victory Film Exchange
Release Date March 14-18, 1956/ Center
Story, Screenplay, Direction Constancio T. Villamar
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Amado Cortez, Rodolfo Ruiz, Mat Ranillo, Jr., Jose Villafranca, Bulaklak Tatlonghari, Victor Inza


"Tatlong Baraha" (1961)
Hollywood- Far East Productions, Inc.
Release Date April 11, 1961/ Center
Story Virgilio Redondo
Serialized in Espesyal Komiks
Screenplay Artemio Marquez
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Fely Crisostomo
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Amado Cortez, Eddie Rodriguez, Cecilia Lopez, Lyn D'Amour, Gloria Sevilla, Joe Sison, Fred Panopio, Flor Bien/ Guest artists: Mario Barri, Oscar Keesee


"North Harbor" (1961)
Magna-East Productions, Inc.
Release Date August 8-14, 1961/ Center
Screenplay Johnny C. Pangilinan
Photography F. Pagsisihan
Music Clod Delfino
Direction Felix Villar
Cast Joseph Estrada, Jose Padilla, Jr., Editha Clomera, Teody Belarmino, Reynaldo Dante, Gloria Sevilla, Mat Ranillo, Pugak, Max Alvarado, Lina Carino/ Co-starring Elvira Reyes, Luis San Juan, Vilma Valera/ Introducing Luis Romero



"Umaapoy na Bakal" (1962)
Hollywood- Far East Productions, Inc.
Release Date January 23, 1962/ Center
Story Ruben Yandoc
Music Tony Maiquez
Direction Maio Barri
Cast Charito Solis, Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Moreno, Gloria Sevilla, Rosita Noble, Hector Reyes, Lydia Resma/ Co-starring Martin Marfil, Vic Diaz, Joe Sison, Bert Olivar, Bruno Punzalan, Ric Bustamante, Ding Tello, Vic Andaya, Blackie Francisco,Tony Blade, Doming del Valle/ Featuring Annabelle
"Madugong Paghihiganti (The Massacre)" (1963)
Original titles: ""Maliwalu" and "Madugong Kasaysayan (The Massacre)"
MML Productions
Release Date January 9, 1963/ Center
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Ding M. de Jesus
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Teody Belarmino, Rey Ruiz, Lina Carino, Gloria Sevilla, Anita Linda/ Co-starring Martin Marfil, Paquito Diaz, Rolando Liwanag, Ric Bustamante, Paquito Salcedo, Bruno Punzalan (Guest star)



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"Kami'y Kaawaan" (1963)
Lea Productions
Release Date May 24, 1963/ Center
Photography Tommy Marcelino
Music Dominic
Story and Direction Consuelo P. Osorio
Cast Efren Reyes, Gloria Sevilla, Boy Alvarez, Ramon Sales, Chichay, Patria Plata, Martin Marfil, Francisco Cruz, Bebong Osorio/ Introducing Delia Serrano, Reynaldo Calayag, Lionellie, Maritess, Baby Livia/ Guest stars- Juliet Pardo and Anita Linda

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"Ang Tatay Kong Kalbo" (1963)
Motion Picture Casting Corp.
Released thru Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Release Date June 13, 1963/ Center
Story and Direction Efren Reyes
Cast Pugo, Gloria Sevilla, Pepe Pimentel/ Also Starring Hector Reyes, Oscar Roncal, Teroy de Guzman, Ruben Rustia, Elvira Reyes, Bruno Punzalan and Jose Padilla, Jr. (in a very special role)/ Special participation of Mario Montenegro, Johnny Monteiro, Eddie Mesa, Bob Soler, Lopito, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Jose Romulo, Lito Anzures, Jess Lapid, Dencio Padilla, Aruray, Benny Mack, Manolo Robles, Ric Bustamante, The Keylords and Flash Elorde



"Ang Asawa Kong barat" (1963)
Motion Picture Casting Corporation
Released thru Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Release Date August 2- 11, 1963/ Center
Story and Direction Efren Reyes
Cast Efren Reyes, Mario Montenegro, Gloria Sevilla/ Also Starring Hector Reyes, Ruben Rustia, Lito Anzures, Oscar Keesee, Dencio Padilla, May Villarica/ Guest stars Pilita Corrales, Johnny Reyes, Abe Tio


"Dapit-Hapon: Oras ng Pagtutuus" (1963)
Bernard Bonnin Productions
Released thru Lea Productions
Release Date October 25, 1963/ Center
Story and Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura
Music Ariston Avelino
Direction Cesar Gallardo
Cast Cesar Ramirez, Perla Bautista, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Monteiro and Bernard Bonnin/ with Berting Labra (in a very special role)


"Akong Deadly" (1965)
Everybody's Productions
Released thru Lea Productions
Release Date January 24, 1965/ Dalisay
Music Tony Maiquez
Story, Screenplay and Direction Bern Feleo
Cast Chiquito, Gloria Sevilla, Miriam Jurado/ Also Starring Venchito Galvez, Gloria Montiel, Ric Bustamante, Johnny Long, Jay Ilagan, Angel Confiado, Ramon Sales, Jing Abalos, Tintoy, Leo San Diego and the S.O.S Daredevils

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"Da' Best Show" (1965)
Samson Film Productions
Release Date June 12- 21, 1965/ Main
Story and Screenplay Pianing de Pano, Jr. and Ben Buenaventura
Music Restie Umali
President and Producer Gerardo F. Samson, Jr.
Direction Nick Casas
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Eddie San Jose, Toto, Reycard Duet, Aida Roxas, Martin Marfil, Boy Alvarez and Oscar Obligacion/ Co- Starring Ading Fernando, Phil de Pano, Padilla Sisters, Berting Cruz/ Introducing Rey Taylo/ Featuring Mon Samson/ Special Guest Stars- Radio, TV and screen personalities


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"Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas" 91966)
Reynar Productions
Release Date April 28, 1966/ Main
Story Carmelita Rodriguez
Music Manny Cabase
Screenplay and Direction S. Alvarez Villarino
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Mat Ranillo, Jr. and Alona Alegre/ Also Starring Jose Vergara, May Villarica, Elvira Reyes and Minda Morena/ Special Performance by Pilita Corrales and The Filipinas Quartette/ Guest star- Toto



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"Palad Ta ang Nagbuot" (1969)
Direction Leroy Salvador
Cast Gabriel (Flash) Elorde and Gloria Sevilla


"Badlis sa Kinabuhi" (1969)
MG Productions
Release Date December 12, 1969/ Main
Executive Producer Arry. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.
Direction Leroy Salvador
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Mat Ranillo, Jr./ Also Starring Felix de Catalina, Danilo Nunez, Aurora Villa, Siux Cabase/ Introducing Frankie Navaja, Jr.


"Si Inday sa Balitaw" (1970)
MG Productions, Inc.
Release Date March 28, 1970/ Main, Pearl/ April 1/ Ace
Story and Screenplay Tino Garcia
Music Restie Umali
Lyric Levi Celerio
Producer Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.
Direction Leroy Salvador
Cast Pilita Corrales, Pilar Pilapil and Gloria Sevilla/ and the return of the inimitable team of Pugo and Bentot/ Also Starring Amado Cortes, Rebecca Gonzales, Felix de Catalina, Josie Flores, Vicky ramos/ Introducing Luis Artigas, Ramon Greco/ Plus surprise appearance of big stars


"Basta Bisaya" (1970)
MG Productions, Inc.
Release Date June 5, 1970/ Center
Executive Producer Mrs. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.
Direction Leroy Salvador
Cast Roberto Gonzalez and Gloria Sevilla/ Featuring Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Also Starring Von Serna, Felix de Catalina and Cielito del Mundo/ Guest stars- Lou Salvador, Sr., Chiqui Santos


"Dodong Ko!" (1970)
MG Productions
Release Date September 12, 1970/ Hollywood, Ace
Story and Screenplay Romy Galang
Cinematography Jojo Sangco, Jr.
Producer Mrs. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.
Music and Direction Raul T. Silos
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Vic Vargas, Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Introducing Isabel Salas/ with the special participation of Perla Bautista, Anita Linda, Martin Marfil


"Pobreng Alindahaw (Ulilang Tutubi)" (1971)
MG Productions
Release Date January 14, 1971/ Center
Serialized in United Komiks
Story Pablo S. Gomez
Cinematography Jojo Sangco
Music Polding Silos
Producer Mrs. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.
Direction Florentino (Tino) Garcia
Cast Chiquito, Gloria Sevilla, Novo Bono, Jr., Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Featuring Daria Ramirez/ Introducing Nadia Veloso and Conrado Gonzalez/ Also Starring Ding Salvador, Tita de Villa, Ros Celino, Dandin & Jolo, Mario Escudero/ Guest Stars- Andy Poe, Liza Lorena, Blanca Gomez, Eva Darren, Nova Villa, Ramon Zamora, Felix de Catalina, Cora Real, Ruel Vernal


"Mag-inang Ulila" (1971)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date May 15, 1971
Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez
Music Rosettes
Direction Jose de Villa
Cast Gloria Sevilla, Aurora Salve, Zandro Zamora, Bella Flores and Gina Alajar/ Also Starring Glenn Bernardo, Rey Tomenes, Ven Medina


"Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo" (1976)
Premiere Productions, Inc.
1976 Filipino Film Festival
Release Date December 25, 1976
Story and Screenplay Marina Feleo Gonzalez
Cinematography Jose batac, Jr.
Music Restie Umali
Direction Lupita A. Concio
Cast Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Eddie Villamayor/ Also Starring Paquito Salcedo, Lily Miraflor, Leo Martinez, Nanding Fernandez, Luz Fernandez/ with the special participation of German Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Michael Sandico, Ricky Sandico


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