THE 2000s # 56: JOYCE JIMENEZ, JAY MANALO, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, JULIO DIAZ, RICA PERALEJO IN "BALAHIBONG PUSA" (2001)

A daughter comes home to discover that her mother has taken a lover. To make matters worse, she also finds out that her mother's lover's daughter is having an affair with her boyfriend.

"Balahibong Pusa" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date January 10, 2001

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Story, Screenplay and Direction Yam Laranas

Cast Joyce Jimenez, Jay Manalo/ Also Starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Julio Diaz, Rica Peralejo

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THE 2000s # 55: JOMARI YLLANA, MYLENE DIZON (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) AND INTRODUCING KENJI MOTOKI IN "GATAS... SA DIBDIB NG KAAWAY (IN THE BOSOM OF THE ENEMY)" (2001)

Grateful for the release of her husband who is accused of being a guerilla, a wife volunteers to be the wet nurse of the Japanese captain's son. Problem arises when she develops feelings for her ward's father and she has to choose between the love for country and love for innocent children.

"Gatas... sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (In the Bosom of the Enemy)" (2001)

Crown Seven Ventures

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date January 4, 2001

Story and Screenplay Gil Portes, Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Jomari Yllana, Mylene Dizon (In her firest starring role)/ Introducing Kenji Motoki/ Also starring Mario Magallona, Randy Wong, Nicole Hofer, Ynez Veneracion, Stella Canete, Christian Joseph Leyson, Airah Fabioni Ombajin, Richard Quan, Richard Arellano, Mon Confiado, Neil Ryan Sese

THE 2000s # 54: JOEL TORRE, THE STREETBOYS (JHONG HILARIO, SPENCER REYES, VHONG NAVARRO, DANILO BARRIOS, CHRIS CRUZ, MAYNARD MARCELLANO, SHERWIN ROUX, NIKKO MANALO)J IN CHITO RONO'S "SPIRIT WARRIORS" (2000)

A group of young men gets involved in a ghost-hunting adventure.

"Spirit Warriors" (2000)

MAQ Productions, Inc., Road Runner Network

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Chito Rono, Roy Iglesias

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Cinematography Neil Daza

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Joel Torre, The Streetboys ( Jhong Hilario, Spencer Reyes, Vhong Navarro, Danilo Barrios, Chris Cruz, Maynard Marcellano, Sherwin Roux, Nikko Manalo)/ with Michael Foz-Sesmindo, Denise Joaquin, Pamela delos Santos, Fritz Ynfante, Cris Vertido, Dexter Doria, Roy Alvarez, Raul Dillo, Dante Balaois, Nanding Josef

THE 2000s # 53: RUDY FERNANDEZ, LORNA TOLENTINO, RICKY DAVAO, GLYDEL MERCADO, ACE ESPINOSA, TRUBADOR 'JAMES' RAMOS, LEVI IGNACIO AND HERBERT BAUTISTA IN "PING LACSON, SUPER COP" (2000)

A true-to-life story that chronicles the major events in the life of a no-nonsense cop.

"Ping Lacson, Super Cop" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Film Editor Renewin Alano, Joyce Bernal

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa, Trubador 'James' Ramos, Levi Ignacio and Herbert Bautista/ Also starring Rez Cortez, Joonee Gamboa, Gamaliel Viray, Ray Ventura, Noni Buencamino, Rommel Montano, Pilar de Leon

THE 2000s # 52: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, LORNA TOLENTINO, CHERIE GIL, WITH PATRCK GARCIA, CARLO AQUINO IN "SUGATANG PUSO" (2000)

A widow marries a man who has a son with another woman. All is well until an accident happens that turns their lives upside down.

"Sugatang Puso" (2000)

Regal Films

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Cherie Gil/ with Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Jennifer Sevilla, Lui Manansala, Menggie Cobarrubias, Miriam Pantig, Eva Darren, Pinky Amador, Jodi Sta. Maria, John Apacible, Anna Larrucea

THE 2000s # 51: HILDA KORONEL, EDU MANZANO, DINA BONNEVIE, JOHNNY DELGADO, JOEL TORRE, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARVIN AGUSTIN, JERICHO ROSALES AND MS. GLORIA ROMERO IN "TANGING YAMAN" (2000)

Three siblings now lead separate lives. Old resentments begin to surface, even spilling over to the next generation, as they come together to settle a land dispute while trying to cope with the sickness of the family's grand matriarch.

"Tanging Yaman" (2000)

Star Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Shaira Mella Salvador. Raymond Lee, Laurice Guillen

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Lee Meily

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Laurice Gullien

Cast Hilda Koronel, Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Johnny Delgado, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Marvin Agustin, Jericho Rosales and Ms. Gloria Romero/ Also starring John Prats, Carol Banawa, CJ Ramos and Shaina Magdayao/ Introducing Janette McBride/ With the special participation of Dominic Ochoa/ with Lou Veloso, Jose Mari Avellana, Leo Rialp, Lucy Quinto, Mae-Ann Adonis, Ina Feleo

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THE 2000s # 50: DOLPHY, ERIC QUIZON, LOREN LEGARDA, JEFFREY QUIZON IN "MARKOVA: COMFORT GAY" (2000)

After watching a TV documentary about the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, an aging comfort gay reflects on his own experience.

"Markova: Comfort Gay" (2000)

RVQ Productions

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego 

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Executive Producer Rodolfo V. Quizon

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Loren Legarda, Jeffrey Quizon/ Also starring Tony Bueno, Ricci Chan, RS Francisco, Melvin Lee, Freedie Quizon, Ronnie Quizon, Andoy Ranay

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THE 2000s # 49: EDDIE GARCIA, COGIE DOMINGO, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ, MS. JACLYN JOSE, ALAN PAULE, PEN MEDINA, RAY VENTURA IN "DEATHROW" (2000)

 A juvenile offender is wrongfully placed in death row together with hardcore convicts.

"Deathrow" (2000)

GMA Films

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Manny Palo

Film Editor Kelly Cruz, Jess Navarro

Cinematography Monino Duque

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Eddie Garcia, Cogie Domingo, Angelika dela Cruz, Ms. Jaclyn Jose, Alan Paule, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura/ with the special participation- Ace Espinosa, Jenine Desiderio

THE 2000s # 48: JOKO DIAZ, RAYMOND BAGATSING, PATRICIA JAVIER, MAUREEN LARRAZABAL, ROMMEL MONTANO IN " SUGO NG TONDO" (2000)

A modern-day Robin Hood dons a mask as he tries to get rid of the bad elements in the community.

"Sugo ng Tondo" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date December 15, 2000

Film Editor Rene Tala

Cinematography Claro Gonzales

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Joko Diaz, Raymond Bagatsing, Patricia Javier, Maureen Larrazabal, Rommel Montano/ Also starring Levi Ignacio, Ernie Zarate, Cris Daluz, Boy Roque, Mike Vergel, Christian Alvear, Masuro Samba, Jhoana Tan

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THE 2000s # 47: MARINELLA MORAN, HAZEL ESPINOSA, YDA MANZANO, WITH JEFFREY GONZALES, ERWIN MONTES, ALDO ALVAREZ, ERIC RODRIGUEZ, JOHN AGONCILLO IN "KAMANDAG NG ROSAS" (2000)

"Kamandag ng Rosas" (2000)

Taurus Films

Release Date December 13, 2000

Direction Angelito J. de Guzman

Cast Marinella Moran, Hazel Espinosa, Yda Manzano/ with Jeffrey Gonzales, Erwin Montes, Aldo Alvarez, Eric Rodriguez, John Agoncillo

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THE 2000s # 46: VICTOR NERI, RICA PERALEJO, WITH NOEL TRINIDAD, DEREK DEE, ALEX CORTEZ, PATRICK DELA ROSA, MELISSA MENDEZ, TOBY ALEJAR, NONI BUENCAMINO, JEFFREY SANTOS, ROMMEL MONTANO IN "EX-CON" (2000)

A double agent returns to jail and befriends the imprisoned leader of the Chinese triad, which is behind the biggest drug operation in the country.

"Ex-Con" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date December 13, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Victor Neri, Rica Peralejo/ Also Starring Noel Trinidad, Derek Dee, Alex Cortez, Patrick dela Rosa, Toby Alejar, Noni Buencamino, Jeffrey Santos, Rommel Montano, Melissa Mendez, Cris Vertido, Johnny Vicar

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THE 2000s # 45: JANNO GIBBS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, ANNE CURTIS, ANGELA VELEZ, WITH CHUBI DEL ROSARIO, CARLA GUEVARRA, RICO J. PUNO, CALOY ALDE, MARKY LOPEZ, AL TANTAY, JOVIT MOYA IN "JUAN & TED (WANTED)" (2000)

Two men escape from jail to avoid being executed. They work as school bus driver and conductor and befriend their bus riders who have problems of their own. Conflict arises when they take their wards in an unscheduled out-of-town trip that causes panic among their parents.

"Juan & Ted (Wanted)" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date December 6, 2000

Story Al Tantay, Rolf Mahilom, Bayani Agbayani, Dan Salamante, Sherwin

Screenplay Rolf Mahilom

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dan Salamante, Ruben Cadsawan

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Janno Gibbs, Bayani Agbayani, Anne Curtis, Angela Velez/ Also starring Chubi del Rosario, carla Guevarra, Rico J. Puno, Caloy Alde, Marky Lopez, Al Tantay, Jovit Moya, Vanna Garcia, Richard Merck, Dagul/ Special Participation- Inday Badiday, Mauren Larrazabal

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THE 2000s # 44: MARICEL SORIANO, EDU MANZANO, ANGELU DE LEON, JAY MANALO, WITH YNEZ VENERACION, MAUREEN MAURICIO, BERNARD PALANCA, PERLA BAUTISTA IN "ABANDONADA" (2000)

A woman returns home from abroad only to find out that her husband has deserted her and brought their son to live with his new partner. Without the knowledge of her husband, she applies as a household in the new home to get her son back.

"Abandonada" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date November 29, 2000

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta, Monino Duque

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edie Manzano, Angelu de Leon, Jay Manalo/ Also starring Ynez Veneracion, Maureen Mauricio, Bernard Palanca, Perla Bautista, Mel Kimura, Tita de Villa, Gigette Reyes, Jim Pebanco, Tony Mabesa, Angelo Macam, King Alcala, Jon Romano, Jackie Castillejos

THE 2000s # 43: VIC SOTTO, DINA BONNEVIE, WITH MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO, LARA FABREGAS, BERNARD PALANCA AND AI-AI DELAS ALAS IN "BAKIT BA GANYAN? (EWAN KO NGA BA DARLING)" (2000)

Although already estranged, a couple still maintains a good relationship for the sake of their daughter. As problems arise, they turn to each other for comfort. They engage in a drinking session until things get beyond their control.

"Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Ba Darling)" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date November 29, 2000

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Dina Bonnevie/ Also starring Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago, Lara Fabregas, Bernard palanca and Ai-Ai dela Alas/ with Caridad Sanchez, Pepe Pimentel, Jean Saburit, Allan K, Tiya Pusit, Long Mejia, Lana Asanin, Rudy Meyer, Diego Leorico, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Joanne Miller, Miko Sotto, Wahoo Sotto, Shermaine Santiago

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THE 2000s # 42: ARA MINA, ANGEL AQUINO, MONIQUE WILSON AND CARLOS MORALES, WITH MARK GIL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARITA ZOBEL, DICK ISRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "LARO SA BAGA" (2000)

One man's amorous behavior goes from being a love-struck teenager to a promiscuous young man, then a lover and seducer, before finally ending as a philanderer.

"Laro sa Baga" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date November 27, 2000

Story and Screenplay Edgardo Reyes

Cinematography Neil Daza

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Mike Guison

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Ara Mina, Angel Aquino, Monique Wilson and Carlos Morales? Also starring Mark Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Marita Zobel, Dick Israel, Jaime Fabregas, Eugene Domingo, Winnie Cordero, Maila Gumila, Cholo Escano, Malu barry, Ama Quiambao

Original theatrical poster of "Laro sa Baga" (2000)

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THE 2000s # 41: PIOLO PASCUAL, LEANDRO MUNOZ AND JUDY ANN SANTOS, WITH MARK GIL, CARMI MARTIN, BERNARD PALANCA, TRACE VERGEL, JULIA CLARETE IN "KAHIT ISANG SAGLIT" (2000)

Three college buddies form their own architectural design team. Conflict arises when one member met an accident and becomes comatose. The other two struggle to keep their business alive without revealing their feelings for each other.

"Kahit Isang Saglit" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date November 15, 2000

Story and Screenplay Mia Concio

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Gilbert Perez

Cast Piolo Pascual, Leandro Munoz and Judy Ann Santos/ Also starring Mark Gil, Carmi Martin, Bernard Palanca, TraceVergel , Julia Clarete, Mandy Ochoa, Sharmaine Buencamino, CJ Tolentino, Archie Ventosa

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THE 2000s # 40: POPS FERNANDEZ, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH PATRICIA JAVIER, BOJO MOLINA, ANTON BERNARDO, JOHN ARCILLA IN "GUSTO KO NANG LUMIGAYA" (2000)

A confused woman badly needs to escape from a husband who refuses to annul their marriage and a persistent lover.

"Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date November 10, 2000

Story and Screenplay Lualhati Bautista

Cinematography Richard Padernal

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Musical Director Freddie Sarturno

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Pops Fernandez, Albert Martinez, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Patricia Javier, Bojo Molina, Anton Bernardo, John Arcilla, Allyson VII, Jackie de Guzman

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THE 2000s # 39: ANA CAPRI, NINI JACINTO, RODEL VELAYO, LEONARDO LITTON, SIMON IBARRA IN "ARAYYY! (2000)

Female college students work as entertainment workers at night to earn money to pay for their tuition.

"Arayyy!" (2000)

Seiko Films, Inc.

Release Date November 8, 2000

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Larry Matic

Musical Director Raul Mitra

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Ana Capri, Nini Jacinto, Rodel velayo, Leonardo Litton, Simon Ibarra/ Also starring Manny Castaneda, Rustica Carpio, Jackie Castillejos, Aki Zabarte

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THE 2000s # 38: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH NIDA BLANCA, BEMBOL ROCO, JOHN ARCILLA, SUSAN AFRICA, MENGGIE COBARRUBIAS IN "BIYAHENG LANGIT" (2000)

A woman loses her money and car in the casino. She gets involved with the casino collector who also works for the gambling lord. Together, they run for their lives in the hope of eluding the gambling syndicate.

"Biyaheng Langit" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date October 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ianco dela Cruz, Ray Ventura

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Mirana Medina-Bhunjun

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten, Arnel Sevilla

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Mark Anthony Fernandez, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Bembol Roco, John Arcilla, Susan Africa, Benjie Cobarrubias, Cholo Escano, Jeanette Joaquin, Christian Alvear

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THE 2000s # 37: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, LORNA TOLENTINO, WITH NIDA BLANCA, GINA ALAJAR, NONI BUENCAMINO, MON CONFIADO AND INTRODUCING COGIE DOMINGO IN "YAKAPIN MO ANG UMAGA" (2000)

Preoccupied with their own problems, a couple fails to notice the changes in their son's behavior until it is too late.

"Yakapin Mo ang Umaga" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date September 27, 2000

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Christopher de leon, Lorna Tolentino, Nida Blanca, Gina Alajar/ Introducing Cogie Domingo/ Also starring Noni Buencamino, Mon Confiado, Richard QAuan, Ogie Diaz

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THE 2000s # 36: PIOLO PASCUAL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, JENNIFER SEVILLA, KOKO TRINIDAD, PEN MEDINA, NONI BUENCAMINO, DARIA RAMIREZ AND INTRODUCING JANNA VICTORIA IN "LAGARISTA" (2000)

A young man makes a living out of transporting film reels from one movie theater to another. He falls in love with a girl who moonlights as a nightclub dancer.

"Lagarista" (2000)

Crown Seven Ventures

Released thru Solar Films

Release Date September 13, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Louie Ocampo

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Piolo Pascual, Cherry Pie Picache, Jennifer Sevilla, Koko Trinidad, Pen Medina Noni Buencamino, Daria Ramirez/ Introducing Janna Victoria/ Also starring Bryan Homecillo, Cris Daluz, Nicole Hofer, Wilson Go

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THE 2000s # 35: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., JUDY ANN SANTOS, WITH EDU MANZANO, BOB SOLER, NINO MUHLACH, DENNIS PADILLA AND CARMINA VILLARROEL IN "MINSAN KO LANG SASABIHIN" (2000)

A NBI agent meets and falls in love with a hacendera who goes to Manila to escape her would-be killers. He kills her hired killer who turns out to be the leader of a big syndicate he is assigned to destroy.

"Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date August 30, 2000

Story and Screenplay Dwight Gaston, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Abel Molina

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Danilo P. Cabreira

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Judy Ann Santos/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Bob Soler, Nino Muhlach, Dennis Padilla and Carmina Villarroel/ with Caridad Sanchez, Dang Cruz, Zandro Zamora, Odette Khan, Joey Padilla, Whitney Tyson, Mark Angelo Wilson, Hannah Camille Bustillos, Bryan Homecillo

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THE 2000s # 34: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, ALBERT MARTINEZ, CHERIE GIL, ANNE CURTIS, CHUBI DEL ROSARIO IN "IKA-13 KAPITULO" (2000)

The unholy union of an earthly woman and Satan results in the birth of a child that turns out to be a curse rather than a blessing.

"Ika- 13 Kapitulo" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date August 23, 2000

Story and Screenplay Agnes de Guzman, Edgar Ilao

Cinematography Marissa Floirendo

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Mike Guison

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Michael de Mesa

Cast Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Albert Martinez, Cherie Gil, Anne Curtis, Chubi del Rosario/ Also starring Delia Razon, Pinky Amador, Ernie Zarate

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Christopher de Leon and Zsa Zsa Padilla in a horrific scene in "Ika-13 Kapitulo" (2000)

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