Thursday, August 31, 2023

THE NINETIES # 935: RITA MAGDALENA, CARLOS MORALES, JETT JAVIER, ALYSSA ALVAREZ, VON SERRA IN "ALINDOG NG LAHI" (1997)


"Alindog ng Lahi"
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date December 3, 1997
Screenplay Bong Ramos
Cinematography Alex Santiago
Film Editor Dante Nava
Production Design Lorrie Castillo
Direction F.C, Gargantilla
Cast Rita Magdalena, Carlos Morales, Jett Javier, Alyssa Alvarez, Von Serra/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Mymy Davao, Francis Flores, Alma Lerma, Robert Martin

THE NINETIES # 934: RICKY DAVAO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, ANI PEARL ALONSO AND CARLO AQUINO, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, NOVA VILLA, LA LOPEZ, ERNIE ZARATE, EDDIE NICART , DANNY LABRA IN "KOKEY"

A creature from outer space comes down to earth, befriends two kids, and even helps their family to succeed in their small business.


"Kokey" (1997)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date November 26, 1997
Story and Screenplay Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Don Cuaresma, Senen Dimaguila, Mari Mariano, Romy V. Suzara
Cinematography Ben Lobo
Film Editors Manet Dayrit, Renato de Leon
Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Romy V. Suzara
Cast Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Ani Peral Alonso and Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Nova Villa, LA Lopez, Ernie Zarate, Eddie Nicary, Danny Labra, Bing Toledo






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THE NINETIES # 933: IAN VENERACION, STELLA RUIZ, AYA MEDEL, PAQUITO DIAZ, AMADO CORTEZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, DINDO ARROYO, RAMBO ROMERO AND EFREN REYES, JR. IN "KAPAG NASUKOL ANG ASONG ULOL" (1997)

Upon the request of his father, a cop returns to his hometown to run against the incumbent mayor. Nothing can stop him from ending the mayor's reign of terror, especially when his father and sister are killed.


"Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol" (1997)
Mc Arce Productions
Release Date November 26, 1997
Cinematography Roman Theodossis
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Production Design Rolly Bernardo
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Story, Screenplay and Direction Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cast Ian Veneracion, Stella Ruiz, Aya Medel, Paquito Diaz, Amado Cortez, Jeffrey Santos, Dindo Arroyo, Rambo Romero, Apple Zuniga, Cheska Moreno and Efren Reyes, Jr./ Also starring Zandro Zamora, Ernie Zarate, Cris Daluz, Rene Hawkins, Rudy Meyer, Danny Labra, Martin Gutierrez


Wednesday, August 30, 2023

THE NINETIES # 932: SUSAN ROCES, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, RONALDO VALDEZ, RICKY BELMONTE, ANGELU DE LEON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, GLADYS REYES IN "ISINAKDAL KO ANG AKING INA" (1997)

Encouraged by his foster father, a young boy brings to court his real mother with charges of abandonment as the stories behind the lives of the characters around him slowly unfold.


"Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina" (1997)
Viva Filma
Release Date November 26, 1997
Story and Screenplay Salvador Royales
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Mel Chionglo
Cast Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Ronaldo Valdez, Ricky Belmonte, Angelu de Leon, Wowie de Guzman, Gladys Reyes/ Also starring Daria Ramirez, Gerard Ejercito, Marita Zobel, Mia Gutierrez, Kim delos Santos, Tony Mabesa, Anita Linda, Ester Chavez, Augusto Victa, Fredmore delos Santos, Jose Romulo, Matutina/with Farrah Florer, Paolo Zobel






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THE NINETIES # 931: AYA MEDEL, ISKO MORENO, SABRINA M., WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, PEN MEDINA IN SIYA'Y NAGDADALAGA" (1997)


"Siya'y Nagdadalaga" (1997)
Amaritz Films
Release Date November 19, 1997
Cinematography Atoy de Vera
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Production Design Gabby Francisco
Story, Screenplay and Direction Neal 'Buboy' Tan
Cast Aya Medel, Isko Moreno, Sabrina M./ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Philip Henson, Jun Encarnacion, Andrea Malonzo, Glen Almonte, Jericho Martinez


THE NINETIES # 930: GELLI DE BELEN, ARIEL RIVERA, WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, DARIA RAMIREZ, EULA VALDEZ, TERESA LOYZAGA, MANDY OCHOA AND CELIA RODRIGUEZ AND INTRODUCING JOHN LLOYD CRUZ IN "IKAW PALA ANG MAHAL KO" (1997)

A newly wed couple try to overcome their differences top keep their marriage but fail and separate. They see each other again after the wife gives birth to their son and efforts to patch things up are underway.


"Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko" (1997)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date November 19, 1997
Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jarlego
Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria
Production Design Benjie de Guzman
Musical Director Ding Achacoso
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Gelli de Belen, Ariel Rivera/ Also starring Ronaldo Valdez, Daria Ramirez, Eula Valdez, Teresa Loyzaga, Mandy Ochoa, William Thio and Celia Rodriguez/ Introducing John Lloyd Cruz/ with the special participation of Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Jennifer Sevilla/ with Ogie Diaz, Rachel Villavicencio, Archie Ventusa, Froilan Sales, Gilleth Sandico, Mel Kimura, George Lim



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Monday, August 28, 2023

THE NINETIES # 929: RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR., MIKEE COJUANGCO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH DANIEL FERNANDO, ROLDAN AQUINO, REZ CORTEZ, DICK ISRAEL, KING GUTIERREZ IN "BUHAY MO'Y BUHAY KO RIN" (1997)

A dedicated cop goes after a dreaded syndicate to avenge the death of his girlfriend.


"Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin" (1997)
Neo Films
Release Date November 19, 1997
Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos
Production Design Sonny Maculada
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Pepe Marcos
Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Mikee Cojuangco, Albert Martinez, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Daniel Fernando, Roldan Aquino, Rez Cortez, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez, Marithez Samson, Lorli Villanueva, Tia Pusit, Ric Arellano, Dinky Doo, Jr., Renato del Prado, Jaime Fabregas, Ernie Zarate, Ernie Forte, Fred Moro, Edwin Reyes, Rene Matias





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THE NINETIES # 928: CALOY ALDE (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AYA MEDEL, CRISELDA VOLKS, SUSAN LOZADA, WITH LARRY SILVA, LOU VELOSO, DEBRALIZ, TIA PUSIT AND TOFFEE CALMA IN "NO READ, NO WRITE... PERO WAIS!" (1997)

An all-around houseboy endears himself to the dormitory boarders because he does not let his illiteracy get in the way of his efficient performance of his job.


"No Read, No Write... Pero Wais!" (1997)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date November 12, 1997
Screenplay Jake Olea
Cinematography Mike Jacinto
Film Editing Randy Brien
Production Design James Quimson
Musical Director Boy Alcaide
Direction Leo Valdez
Cast Caloy Alde (in the title role), Aya Medel, Criselda Volks, Susan Lozada/ Also starring Larry Siolva, Lou Veloso, Debraliz, Tia Pusit, Zorayda, Bryan Gonzales, Poppo Lontoc and Toffee Calma



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Saturday, August 26, 2023

THE NINETIES # 927: SHARON CUNETA, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DINDI GALLARDO, MATTHEW MENDOZA, WITH MARITONI FERNANDEZ, RUBY MORENO, MANDY OCHOA, ALLAN SIA IN "NANG INIWAN MO AKO" (1997)

A woman, abandoned by her philandering husband, stands up and fights for her dignity as an individual, a wife and a mother.


"Nang Iniwan Mo Ako" (1997)
Viva Films
Release Date November 12, 1997
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Production Design Manny Morfe
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Sharon Cuneta, Albert Martinez, Dindi Gallardo, Matthew Mendoza/ Also starring Maritoni Fernandez, Ruby Moreno, Mandy Ochoa, Allan Sia, Jay 'Valentin' Simon, Luz Valdez, Eddie Arenas, Manny Castaneda, Jackie Castillejo


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THE NINETIES # 926: ROSANNA ROCES, JULIO DIAZ, BODGIE PASCUA, EVA DARREN, IHMAN ESTURCO, SHERRY LARA AND MICHELLE ORTEGA IN "MAPUSOK" (1997)

A woman and her new man succeed in killing her former live-in partner who had abused her. As luck would have it, however, she becomes unhappy again with her man and is left with no choice but to return to her old job as a club hostess.


"Mapusok" (1997)
OctoArts Films/ Cinemax Studios
Release Date November 5, 1997
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Orly Ilacad
Direction Mel Chionglo
Cast Rosanna Roces, Julio Diaz, Bodgie Pascua, Eva Darren, Ihman Esturco, Sherry Lara and Michelle Ortega


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THE NINETIES # 925: JAY MANALO, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH SABRINA M., AYA MEDEL, CYNDI MORENO IN "TOTOY MOLA" (1997)

A well-endowed man is left by the woman he loves after she discovers that he is macho dancer. When they reconcile, one of his former girlfriends decides to get even and partially succeeds in castrating him. His manhood is saved but he will be infertile for the rest of his life. Fortunately, his lady love is already pregnant with their child.


"Totoy Mola" (1997)
Scorpio Films
Release Date August 20, 1997
Direction Rico Mambo (Abbo Q. de la Cruz)
Cast Jay Manalo, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Sabrina M., Aya Medel, Cyndi Moreno

Friday, August 25, 2023

THE NINETIES # 924: CARMINA VILLARROEL, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, WITH CHARITO SOLIS, CHAT SILAYAN, BEMBOL ROCO, MARVIN AGUSTIN, AGOT ISIDRO, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, KIER LEGASPI, ANGELIKA, BOJO MOLINA IN "KAPAG MAY KATWIRAN, IPAGLABAN MO!, THE MOVIE 2" (1997)

A maid, wrongly accused of kidnapping her ward, is tortured by the police along with other people close to her. Defending his young brother, a boy is killed by a powerful politician's jealous son. The victims and their families find the courage to bring their case to court and find justice.


"Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo!, The Movie 2" (1997)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date November 5, 1997
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Joyce Bernal
Production Design Rome Gonzales
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonog' Buencamino
Executive Producer Charo Santos- Concio
Direction Rory B. Quintos
Cast Carmina Villarroel, Wowie de Guzman/ Also starring Charito Solis, Chat Silayan, Bembol Roco, Marvin Agustin, Agot Isidro, Sharmaine Suarez, Kier Legaspi, Angelika, Bojo Molina, Gina Pareno, Tommy Abuel, Gerard Pizarras, Aljon Jimenez, Lorena Garcia/ Introducing Rica Peralejo/ Special Participation of Atty. Jose Sison/ Co-starring Perla Bautista, Marita Zobel, Lucita Soriano, Ronnie Lazaro, Ernie Zarate, Ray Ventura, Bonjie Pascua, Vangie Labalan, Renato del Prado, Nante Montreal, Chris Michelena




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THE NINETIES # 923: TONTON GUTIERREZ, MARIA SOVIETSKAYA BACUD, ROY ALVAREZ, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, WITH VIC VELARO, TESSIE VILLARAMA, BUTCH GONZALES, TYRONE SUAREZ IN "KAHIT HINDI TURUAN ANG PUSO" (1997)


"Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso" (1997)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date October 29, 1997
Story and Screenplay Frank Rivera
Cinematography Jay Linao
Production Design Monching Escobar
Musical Director Boy Alcaide
Direction Frank Rivera
Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Maria Sovietskaya  Bacud, Roy Alvarez, Sylvia Sanchez/ Also starring Vic Velaro, Tessie Villarama, Butch Gonzales, Tyrone Suarez, Bobby Sanio, Dante Belen, Elaine Lozano, William Henry, Jun Pandi, Dan Antonio, Jun Nido, Renz Jefferson, Nmie Samson, Al Eugenio, Rudy Pontigon, Atoy Frias



THE NINETIES # 922: RITA MAGDALENA, YNEZ VENERACION, DANIEL FERNANDO, PHILIP HENSON, KATRINA PAOLA, RACHEL ROA IN "MARITONI SUAREZ, G.R.O" (1997)


"Maritoni Suarez, G.R.O." (1997)
Canary Films
Release Date October 29, 1997
Direction Neal 'Buboy' Tan
Cast Rita Magdalena, Ynez Veneracion, Daniel Fernando, Philip Henson, Katrina Paola, Rachel Roa, Sheila Sanchez, Joey Galvez, Nick Aladin

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

THE NINETIES # 921: RONNIE RICKETTS, CHUCK PEREZ, GISELLE TOENGI, WITH DENCIO PADILLA, ROLDAN AQUINO, DINDO ARROYO, EDGAR MANDE, EDWIN REYES IN "WALA KA NANG PUWANG SA MUNDO" (1997)

After seven years in prison, an ex-convict tries to fit back into society as he finds himself without money, a job, friends and even relatives (his wife has remarried and his autistic son does not recognize him).


"Wala Ka Nang Puwang sa Mundo" (1997)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date October 22, 1997
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Ronn-Rick
Cinematography Caloy Salcedo
Film Editor Joyce Bernal
Production Design Waldo Masconi
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Direction Ronn-Rick
Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Chuck Perez, Giselle Toengi/ Introducing Mark Angelo Wilson/ Also starring Dencio Padilla, Roldan Aquino, Dindo Arroyo, Edgar Mande, Edwin Reyes, Leo Lazaro, Topher Ricketts, Jojo de Leon, Kim Laurel, Rey Bejar/ Special Participation- Janine Barredo, Tony Carrion



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THE NINETIES # 920: JUDY ANN SANTOS, RONALDO VALDEZ, ERIC FRUCTUOSO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, WITH MYLENE DIZON, LITO PIMENTEL, ANITA LINDA IN "KULAYAN NATIN ANG BUKAS" (1997)

A young woman is devastated when she learns that her father has another family, and even a daughter her age. Her problem escalates when her father's business falls into hard times, her sister gets involved with a married man and her brother becomes a juvenile delinquent.


"Kulayan Natin ang Bukas" 91997)
Regal Films
Release Date October 22, 1997
Screenplay Irma Dimaranan
Cinematography Johnny Araojo
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan
Musical Director Marita Manuel
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Boots Plata
Cast Judy Ann Santos, Ronaldo Valdez, Eric Fructuoso, Cherry Pie Picache, Sylvia Sanchez/ Also starring Mylene Dizon, Lito Pimentel, Anita Linda, Dino Guevarra, Andrea Blasey, Nikka Ruiz, Adana Villa, Joana Paula Plata, Pocholo Montes, Francis Ong, Arthur Solinap, Sherwin Ordonez





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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

THE NINETIES # 919: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROMANO VASQUEZ, PHILIP HENSON, WITH VICTOR VARGAS, SHEILA SANCHEZ, SOFIA SANTOS IN "THE SECRETS OF... KATRINA SALAZAR" (1997)


"The Secrets of... Katrina Salazar" (1997)
Falcon Films
Release Date September 10, 1997
Direction Carlo Montero
Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Romano Vasquez, Philip Henson/ Also starring Victor Vargas, Sheila Sanchez, Sofia Santos, Ariel Reyes, Ana Ramos

Monday, August 21, 2023

THE NINETIES # 918: ANGELU DE LEON, BOBBY ANDREWS, WITH JOEL TORRE, MEL MARTINEZ, EVANGELINE PASCUAL, MAUREEN MAURICIO IN "WALA NA BANG PAG-IBIG?" (1997)


"Wala na bang Pag-ibig?" (1997)
Viva Films
Release Date October 2, 1997
Story and Screenplay RJ Nuevas
Cinematography Rolly Manuel
Film Editor Kelly M. Cruz
Production Design Ronald Red, Esperanza Cortez
Musical Director Gerdie Francisco
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Mac C. Alejandre
Cast Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews/ Also starring Joel Torre, Mel Martinez, Evangeline Pascual, Maureen Mauricio, Mariel Deeny, Ramon Recto, Blue de leon, Ramon Mateo, Lui Manansala, Katya Santos, Jayran Galandari, Iwi Nicolas/ Introducing Mariel Lopez





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THE NINETIES # 917: RITA MAGDALENA, CAMILLE ROXAS, CEM CASTILLO, WITH JOHN APACIBLE, JEFFREY GONZALES, VICTOR VARGAS IN "HIPAG" (1997)

Raped by an unknown assailant, a nurse returns to her hometown. She meets her ex-lover and their past is rekindled but everything has to stop because he is now her sister's husband.


"Hipag" (1997)
Golden Harvest Productions
Release Date October 22, 1997
Screenplay Bong Ramos
Cinematography Alex Santiago
Film Editor Dante Nava
Production Design Leonardo 'Nards' Martin
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction F. C. Gargantilla
Cast Rita Magdalena, Camille Roxas, Cem Castillo/ Also starring John Apcible, Jeffrey Gonzales, Victor Vargas, Sammy Vencio, Tess Villarama

THE NINETIES # 916: ALMA SORIANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JEFFREY GONZALES, CHESKA MORENO, MYKA MONTANO, WITH BOMBER MORAN, VIC VARRION, ERNIE FORTE, DANNY RIEL IN "VIOLETA, TAPAT MAGMAHAL" (1997)

A young woman endures the pain of living with a father abused by a politician whose son is her lover.


"Violeta, Tapat Magmahal" (1997)
El Nino Films
Release Date October 15, 1997
Screenplay Gani Recio
Cinematography Rico Enriquez
Film Editors Popoy Crisostomo, Arcing Collado
Musical Director Rey Ramos
Direction Cesar SB Abella
Cast Alma Soriano (in the title role), Jeffery Gonzales, Cheska Moreno, Myka Montano/ Also starring Bomber Moran, Vic Varrion, Ernie Forte, Danny Riel, Tess Orias/ Featuring Jun Philip


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Sunday, August 20, 2023

THE NINETIES # 915: VINA MORALES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROBERT AREVALO, RITA AVILA, PINKY AMADOR, KEEMPEE DELEON, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, GLORIA SEVILLA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ IN "THE SARAH BALABAGAN STORY" (1997)

A young woman is sentenced to death by the Muslim court in Saudi Arabia for killing her employer who wanted to abuse her. The Philippine government intervenes, she escapes capital punishment, and is returned home.


"The Sarah Balabagan Story" (1997)
Viva Films
Release Date October 15, 1997
Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Manny Morfe
Musical Director Boy Alcaide
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Vina Morales (in the title role), Robert Arevalo, Rita Avila, Pinky Amador, Keempee de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherry Pie Picache, Gloria Sevilla, Caridad Sanchez, Jennifer Sevilla, Melissa Mendez, Rolando Tinio, Chinggoy Alonso, Ray Ventura, Ana Bautista, Denise Borromeo, Timmy Cruz, Tanya Dizon, Tony Mabesa



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THE NINETIES # 914: ISKO MORENO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, CEM CASTILLO, ALMA SORIANO AND YNEZ VENERACION IN "MGA BABAE SA ISLA AZUL" (1997)

A group of commercial models shoots on location in an island that turns out to be inhabited by bandits.


"Mga Babae sa Isla Azul" (1997)
Leo Films
Release Date October 15, 1997
Direction Jerry O. Tirazona
Cast Isko Moreno, Patrick dela Rosa, Cem Castillo, Alma Soriano and Ynez Veneracion/ Also starring Rhea Malonzo, Danny Riel, Karmela Lopez, Bing Santos, Israel Salonga, Jeric Vasquez, Allan San Diego


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