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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THE 2000s # 33: FERNANDO POE, JR., ARA MINA, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, ROMY DIAZ, JIMMY FABREGAS, CANDY PANGILINAN, BERTING LABRA, MELY TAGASA, TIA PUSIT AND PAQUITO DIAZ IN "AYOS NA... ANG KASUNOD" (2000)

The story of two people leading two different lives. Ramon (FPJ) is a delivery truck driver while Amor (Ara Mina) own a neighborhood luncheonette. He is looking for the perfect partner. Her seven goon-like brothers are guarding her. When they meet, it's love at first sight.

"Ayos Na... ang Kasunod" (2000)

FPJ Productions

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date August 16, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver P. Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ara Mina/ Also starring Jimmy Santos, Maritoni Fernandez, Romy Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Candy Pangilinan, Berting Labra, Mely Tagasa, Tia Pusit and Paquito Diaz/ with Ernie David, Dante Javier, Rhey Roldan, German Moreno, Teresa Loyzaga, Manjo del Mundo

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