Friday, March 31, 2023

THE NINETIES # 623: KRIS AQUINO, TIRSO CRUZ III, TONTON GUTIERREZ, TOBY ALEJAR, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, JENETTE FERNANDO IN "SAAN AKO NAGKAMALI" (1995)


"Saan Ako Nagkamali" (1995)
OctoArts Films
Release Date July 26, 1995
Story and Screenplay Jose Mari Avellana, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Clodualdo 'Ding' Austria
Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Production Design Edgar Martin Littau
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Jose Mari Avellana
Cast Kris Aquino, Tirso Cruz III, Tonton Gutierrez, Toby Alejar, Miguel Rodriguez, Jenette Fernando/ Also starring Nonie Buencamino, Mia Gutierrez, Brandon Legaspi, Mely Tagasa, Archie Adamos


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THE NINETIES # 622: RONNIE RICKETTS, BETH TAMAYO, RICARDO CEPEDA, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., EDGAR MANDE, GLYDEL MERCADO, DINKY DOO, JR. IN "MANO-MANO" (1995)

 

"Mano-Mano" (1995)
Rockets Productions
Release Date July 26, 1995
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Francisco Vinarao
Production Design Sonny Felix
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Story and Direction Ronn-Rick
Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Beth Tamayo, Ricardo Cepeda, William Martinez, George Estregan, Jr., Edgar Mande, Glydel Mercado, Dinky Dee, Jr., Dong Serrano/ with special participation- Tony Ferrer, Delia Razon
 

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

THE NINETIES # 621: JANINE BARREDO, JOHN REGALA, TOBI ALEJAR, JORGE ESTREGAN, BING DAVAO, EDWIN REYES, BANJO ROMERO IN "KANA" (1995)


"Kana" (1995)
El Nino Films
Release Date July 26, 1995
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Cesar SB Abella
Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez
Film Editor Tony Sy
Production Design Lawin Ranay
Musical Director Rey Ramos
Direction Cesar SB Abella
Cast Janine Barredo, John Regala, Tobi Alejar, Jorge Estregan, Bing Davao, Edwin Reyes, Banjo Romero, Marielle Salvador, Kristin Sablan
 

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THE NINETIES # 620: JOEY DE LEON, MARICEL LAXA, WITH ROLDAN AQUINO, SUBAS HERRERO, NANETTE INVENTOR, RICHARD MERCK, NOEL TRINIDAD AND INTRODUCING ERASERHEADS IN "RUN BARBI RUN" (1995)


"Run Barbi Run" (1995)
Moviestars Productions and CinemaxStudios
Release Date July 19, 1995
Screenplay Rosauro dela Cruz, Tony Reyes
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Film Editing Eduardo Jarlego
Production Design Buboy Tan
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Tony Reyes
Cast Joey de Leon, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Roldan Aquino, Nanette Inventor, Richard Merck, Noel Trinidad, Allan K, Inday Garutay/ Introducing Eraserheads




 

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

THE NINETIES # 619: ALICE DIXSON, DONNA CRUZ, KEEMPEE DE LEON, GENEVA CRUZ, WITH LANDER VERA PEREZ, PACO ARESPACOCHAGA, ANGELU DE LEON, JEFFREY HIDALGO IN "OKEY SI MA'AM!" (1995)


"Okey si Ma'am!" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date July 19, 1995
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto
Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Mac C. Alejandre
Cast Alice Dixson, Donna Cruz, Keempee de Leon, Geneva Cruz, Lander Vera Perez, Paco Arespacochaga/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jaclyn Jose, Marianne dela Riva, Alicia Alonzo, Teresa Loyzaga, Al Tantay, Ronnie Lazaro, Rey Ventura,  Angelu de Leon, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Zeny Zabala, Mely Tagasa, Mia Gutierrez, Alma Lerna, Boy Roque, Tess Dumpit, Spanky Manikan, Diony Sta. Maria




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THE NINETIES # 618: EDDIE GARCIA, ZOREN LEGASPI, JERIC RAVAL, WITH JUN ARISTORENAS, ROCHELLE BARRAMEDA, JASMINE REYES, DICK ISRAEL IN "MELENCIO MAGAT/ DUGO LABAN SA DUGO" (1995)


"Melencio Magat/ Dugo Laban sa Dugo" (1995)
Regal Films
Release Date July 19, 1995
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Johnny Araojo
Film Editor Ruben Natividad
Production Design Randy ganier
Stunt Director Eddie Nicart
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Toto Natividad
Cast Eddie Garcia, Zoren Legaspi, Jeric Raval/ Also starring Jun Aristorenas, Rochelle Barrameda, Jasmine Reyes, Dick Israel, Melissa Mendez, Beverly Vergel, Marco Polo Garcia, Odette Khan, Earl Ignacio, Cris Daluz, Alex David, Danny Labra, Romy Romulo, Pocholo Montes, Robert Miller, Rommel Valdez





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THE NINETIES # 617: LORNA TOLENTINO, DAWN ZULUETA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, AMY AUSTRIA, ANTOINETTE TAUS, WITH ANITA LINDA, NONIE BUENCAMINO, ANGIE FERRO IN "PATAYIN SA SINDAK SI BARBARA" (1995)


"Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara" (1995)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date July 12, 1995
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Ernest Santiago
Musical Director Jessie Lasaten
Direction Chito S. Rono
Cast Lorna Tolentino, Dawn Zulueta, Tonton Gutierrez, Amy Austria, Antoinette Taus/ Also starring Anita Linda, Nonie Buencamino, Angie Ferro, Ernie Zarate, Augusto Victa, Criz Daluz, Nestor Escano, Eva Aquino






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Monday, March 27, 2023

THE NINETIES # 616: ANDREW E., INA RAYMUNDO, CAROLYN SAPP, SMOKEY MANALOTO, SHIRLEY FUENTES, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ, JONAS MARIANO IN "BIKINI WATCH" (1995)

 

"Bikini Watch" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date July 11, 1995
Story and Screenplay Reynaldo Castro, Ben Feleo and Ana Santos
Cinematography Ernie dela Paz
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Danny Cristobas
Musical Director Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Ben Feleo
Cast Andrew E., Ina Raymundo, Carolyn Sapp, Smokey Manaloto, Shirley Fuentes, Raffy Rodriguez, Jonas Mariano/ Also starring Dale Villar, Glydel Mercado, Shielu Bharwani



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THE NINETIES # 615: ALEX DEL ROSARIO, GANDONG CERVANTES AND LAWRENCE DAVID, WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, R.S. FRANCISCO, REY VENTURA, MAUREEN MAURICIO, NONIE BUENCAMINO, SOXIE TOPACIO AND CHERRY PIE PICACHE IN "SIBAK (MIDNIGHT DANCERS)" (1995)


"Sibak (Midnight Dancers)" (1995)
Tangent Films International
Release Date July 5, 1995
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Edgar Marin Littaua
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Mel Chionglo
Cast Alex del Rosario, Gandong Cervantes and Lawrence David/ Also starring Perla Bautista, R.S. Francisco, Rey Ventura, Maureen Mauricio, Nonie Buencamino, Soxie Topacio and Cherry Pie Picache/ with Danny Ramos, Richard Cassity, John Mendoza, Luis Cortes, Gino Paul de Guzman, Leonard Manalansan, Jeffrey Suarez and Ryan Aristorenas


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Sunday, March 26, 2023

THE NINETIES # 614: PHILLIP SALVADOR, SHERYL CRUZ,WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, JULIO DIAZ, AL TANTAY, ROLDAN AQUINO, FORTUNATO 'ATOY" CO, JESSIE DELGADO, BRANDO LEGASPI, WILLIE REVILLAME IN "PULIS PROBINSIYA 2: TAPUSIN NA NATIN ANG LABAN" (1995)


"Pulis Probinsiya 2: Tapusin na Natin ang laban" (1995)
Regal Films
Release Date June 28, 1995
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Baltazar Dauz, Roger Estrada
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Production Design Rolly Bernardo, Tito Macatuggal 
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Augusto Salvador
Cast Phillip Salvador, Sheryl Cruz/ Also Starring Eddie Gutierrez, Al Tantay, Roldan Aquino, Fortunato 'Atoy' Co, Jessie Delgado, Brando Legaspi, Willie Revillame/ with Dencio Padilla, Max Laurel, Janus del Prado, Conrad Poe, Archi Adamos, Edwin Reyes, Manjo del Mundo, Polly Cadsawan, Ramon Recto, Bernard Fabiosa, Boy Gomez, Harris Mantelo



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THE NINETIES # 613: RICHARD GOMEZ, AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH LIZA LORENA, MELISSA MENDEZ, ESTRELLA ANTONIO, SUSAN AFRICA, JOHN ARCILLA IN "SA 'YO LAMANG" (1995)


Sa 'Yo Lamang" (1995)
Regal Films
Release Date June 21, 1995
Screenplay Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography Charlie Peralta
Film Editor Nonoy Santillan
Production Design Benjie de Guzman
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes
Cast Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez/ Also starring Liza Lorena, Melissa Mendez, Estrella Antonio, Susan Africa, John Arcilla, Dinky Doo, Jr., Robert Aviles, Jun Palatao



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Saturday, March 25, 2023

THE NINETIES # 612: DOLPHY, DINA BONNEVIE, PANCHITO, BABALU AND ERIC QUIZON IN "HOME SIC HOME" (1995)


"Home Sic Home" (1995)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date June 21, 1995
Screenplay Loida virina
Cinematography Oscar Querijero
Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego
Production Design Randy Gamier
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego
Cast Dolphy, Dina Bonnevie, Panchito, Babalu, and Eric Quizon/ Also starring Maila Gumila, Carl Angelo Legaspi, Don Pepot, Mandy Ochoa, Jackie Castillejo, Imelda Ilanan, Jon Achaval, Noreen Joy Aguas, Miel Barrios/ Introducing Jay Kevin, Brian Joseph Santos



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Friday, March 24, 2023

THE NINETIES # 611: TONTON GUTIERREZ, EMILIO GARCIA, JANET DIAZ AND STELLA RUIZ IN "SAMBAHIN MO ANG KATAWAN KO" (1995)


"Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko" (1995)
Mahogany Pictures
Release Date June 14, 1995
Story and Screenplay Francis ,Jun, Posadas, Salvador Royales
Cinematography Ver Dauz
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Production Design Sonny Maculada
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Emilio Garcia, Janet Diaz and Stella Ruiz/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Perla Bautista, Ramil Rodriguez, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Pocholo Montes



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Thursday, March 23, 2023

THE NINETIES # 610: CAMILLE PRATTS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MAT RANILLO III, JEAN GARCIA, RIO LOCSIN, PAULA PERALEJO, KATHLEEN GO QUIENG, ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, ANI PEARL ALONSO, SARA POLVERINI, ANGELICA PEDERSEN IN "SARAH... ANG MUNTING PRINSESA" (1995)


"Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa" (1995)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date June 2, 1995
Screenplay Shaira Mella- Salvador
Cinematography Ely Cruz
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Design Manny Morfe
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Romy Suzara
Cast Camille Prats (in the title role), Mat Ranillo III, Jean Garcia, Rio Locsin, Paula Peralejo, Kathleen Go Quieng, Angelica Panganiban, Ani Pearl Alonso, Sara Polverino, Angelica Pedersen/ Also starring Romy Rivera, Romy Romulo, Tony carreon, Ramon Recto, Mhalou Crisologo, Jaime Fabregas



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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

THE NINETIES # 609: SNOOKY SERNA, MARICEL SORIANO, ERIC QUIZON, TIRSO CRUZ III, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA, ROBERT AREVALO IN "INAGAW MO ANG LAHAT SA AKIN" (1995)


"Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin" (1995)
Reyna Films
Release Date June 7, 1995
Screenplay Bibeth Orteza
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Jesus Navarro
Production Design Joey Luna
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Executive Producer Armida Siguion-Reyna
Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Cast Snooky Serna, Maricel Soriano, Eric Quizon, Tirso Cruz III, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Robert Arevalo



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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

THE NINETIES # 608: NORA AUNOR, JACLYN JOSE, JULIO DIAZ, AMY AUSTRIA, RITA AVILA, GLORIA SEVILLA, CHARITO SOLIS, ROLANDO TINIO, VINA MORALES, IAN DE LEON, TONY MABESA IN "THE FLOR CONTEMPLACION STORY" (1995)

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story. ( source- https://letterboxd.com/film/the-flor-contemplacion-story/)



"The Flor Contemplacion Story" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date June 7, 1995
Story Efren Contemplacion
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Boni Ilagan
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Design Manny Morfe
Musical Director Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Nora Aunor/ with in alphabetical order- Amy Austria, Rita Avila, Anthony Cortes, Julio Diaz, Kristine Garcia, Jaclyn Jose, Ian de Leon, Tony Mabesa, Ara Mina, Vina Morales, Allan Paule, Jim Pebanco, Frank Rivera, Jessica Rodriguez, Caridad Sanchez, Gloria Sevilla, Bob Soler, Charito Solis, Ali Sotto, Rolando Tinio, Ronaldo Valdez and Joel and Jonjon Contemplacion (as themselves)


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THE NINETIES # 607: LITO LAPID, PLINKY RECTO, DENNIS ROLDAN, DANTE RIVERO, JESS LAPID, JR., SHARMAINE SUAREZ, DICK ISRAEL, WITH GABRIEL ROMULO, ZANDRO ZAMORA, REZ CORTEZ IN "HANGGANG SA HULING BALA" (1995)


"Hanggang sa Huling Bala" (1995)
Mega Vision Films
Release Date May 31, 1995
Cinematography Rey lapid
Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos
Production Design Catalino Tablizo
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon
Cast Lito lapid, Plinky Recto, Dennis Roldan, Dante Rivero, Jess Lapid, Jr., Sharmaine Suarez, Dick Israel/ Also starring Gabriel Romulo, Zandro Zamora, Rez Cortez, Perla Bautista, Conrad Poe, C.J. Ramos, Bando Legaspi

THE NINETIES # 606: CHIQUITO, ANDREW E. AND JOEY DE LEON, WITH MICHAEL DE MESA, ANA ROCES, DINDI GALLARDO, MELISSA GIBBS, DALE VILLAR, ARNEL IGNACIO IN "BANGERS" (1995)


"Bangers" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date May 25, 1995
Story and Screenplay Dan Salamante, Ben Feleo & Reynaldo Castro
Cinematography Ernie dela Paz
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Production Design Danny Cristobas
Musical Director Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Ben Feleo
Cast Chiquito, Andrew E. and Joey de Leon/ Also starring Michael de Mesa, Ana Roces, Dindi Gallardo, Melissa Gibbs, Dale Villar, Shielu Bharwani, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Audra Valero, Lenon Serrano/ with special participation of Arnel Ignacio




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Monday, March 20, 2023

THE NINETIES # 605: GINA ALAJAR (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOEL TORRE, VAL VICTA AND ELIZABETH OROPESA, WITH CELSO AD. CASTILLO, RONNIE LAZARO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "VICTIM NO.1: DELIA MAGA (JESUS, PRAY FOR US), A MASSACRE IN SINGAPORE" (1995)


"Victim No.1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us), A Massacre in Singapore" (1995)
Regal Films & Golden Lions Films Production, Inc.
Release Date May 17, 1995
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza
Production Design Melchor Defensor
Musical Director Boy Alcaide
Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas & Donna Villa
Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas
Cast Gina Alajar (in the title role), Joel Torre, Val Victa and Elizabeth Oropesa/ with Celso Ad. Castillo, Ronnie Lazaro, Marita Zobel, Fred Moro, Abby Viduya, Mia Gutierrez, Vivialyn Dungca, Dexter Doria, Ester Chavez, Danny Labra, Augusto Victa, Tony Tacorda, Nards Belen, Ana Rivera & Soraya (of 'Fire') 


THE NINETIES # 604: OGIE ALCASID, MICHELLE VAN EIMEREN, WITH RACHEL ALEJANDRO, RANNIE RAYMUNDO, JENETTE FERNANDO AND MICHAEL V. IN PUWERA BIRO, MAHAL KITA (D' BEACH BOYS)" (1995)


"Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beach Boys)" (1995)
OctoArts Films
Release Date May 17, 1995
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego
Production Design Neal 'Buboy' Tan
Musical Direction Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producer Orly R. Ilacad
Story, Screenplay and Direction Tony Y. Reyes
Cast Ogie Alcasid, Michelle Van Eimeren/ with Rachel Alejandro, Rannie Raymundo, Jenette Fernando and Michael V./ Introducing Lloyd Umali, Roselle Nava/ Also starring Gary Lising, Hero Bautista, Jan Rivero


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THE NINETIES # 603: GARDO VERSOZA, ROSANNA ROCES, GINA PARENO, JOVIT MOYA, JEFFREY SANTOS AND RIZZA VILLAFUERTE IN "KIROT II" (1995)


"Kirot II" (1995)
Seiko Films
Release Date May 11, 1995
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Salvador Royales
Cinematography Felizardo Bailen
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Production Design Raymond Bajarias
Musical Direction Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Rico Mambo (aka Joselito 'Abbo' Q. dela Cruz)
Cast Gardo Versoza, Rosanna Roces, Gina Pareno, Jovit Moya, Jeffrey Santos and Rizza Villafuerte/ Also starring Tita de Villa, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Julie Fe Navarro, Patricia Syquia


Original theatrical poster of "Kirot II' (1995)
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Sunday, March 19, 2023

THE NINETIES # 602: JANNO GIBBS, MIKEE COJUANGCO, GENEVA CRUZ, RACHEL ALEJANDRO, ARNEL IGNACIO, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ, PACO ARESPACOCHAGA AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN "I LOVE YOU SABADO!!!" (1995)


"I Love You Sabado!!!" (1995)
Viva Films
Release Date May 11, 1995
Story and Screenplay Dan Salamante and J. Erastheo Navoa
Cinematography Ben Lobo
Film Editor Edgardo Jarlego
Production Design Judy Lou de Pio
Musical Direction Dennis Garcia
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction J. Erastheo Navoa
Cast Janno Gibbs, Mikee Cojuanco, Geneva Cruz, Rachel Alejandro, Arnel Ignacio, Raffy Rodriguez, Paco Arespacochaga and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also starring Max Alvarado, Conrad Poe, Romeo Rivera, Shielu Bharwani, Ace Espinosa, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Boy Roque, Junar Aristorenas




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THE NINETIES # 601: EDU MANZANO, JASON SALCEDO, ANNA LARRUCEA, WITH CHERRY PIE PICACHE, NOEL TRINIDAD, BEA LOPEZ, JUNELL HERNANDO, CHUBI DEL ROSARIO, MICHAEL SOLIVEN, JANUS DEL PRADO IN "BABY LOVE" (1995)


"Baby Love" (1995)
Regal Films
Release Date May 10, 1995
Story and Screenplay Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes
Cinematography Richard Padernal, Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Danilo Gloria
Production Design Jay Herrera
Musical Direction Tony Cortez
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes
Cast Edu Manzano, Jason Salcedo, Anna Larrucea/ Also starring Cherry Pie Picache, Noel Trinidad, Mia Gutierrez, Debraliz Valasote, Bea Lopez, Junell Hernando, Chubi del Rosario, Michael Soliven, Janus del Prado, Tess Michelena






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