THE 2000s # 8: AIKO MELENDEZ, GELLI DE BELEN AND JOMARI YLLANA IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "MAHAL KITA, WALANG IWANAN" (2000)

A young woman falls for the charm of a rich young man. Conflict arises as they adjust to each other after a rushed marriage.

"Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date February 9, 2000

Story and Screenplay Wali Ching

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Gelli de Belen and Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Gerard Lauron, Marita Zobel, Ramil Rodriguez, Lucita Soriano, Winnie Cordero, Ester Chavez, Cezar Xerez- Burgos, Flora Gasser, Estrella Antonio, Ama Quiambao, Arlene Tolibas, Lui Manansala, Lora Luna, Eugene Domingo, Cutie del Ma

THE NINETIES # 1108: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, AIKO MELENDEZ, MARICEL LAXA, WITH MAGGIE DELA RIVA, CANDY PANGILINAN, GEORGIA ORTEGA, TOFFEE CALMA, CHARINA SCOTT IN "HIGIT PA SA BUHAY KO" (1999)

A man is torn between his love for his wife and daughter and his responsibility towards his son by another woman.

"Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

Regal Films and MAQ Productions

Release Date November 17, 1999

Story and Screenplay Pelita Peralta Uy, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Noel Zarate

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Aiko Melendez, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Maggie dela Riva, Candy Pangilinan, Georgia Ortega, Toffee Calma, Charina Scott, Emman Abeleda, Marita Zobel, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez, Chiqui Xeres Burgos

Original theatrical poster of :Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

(Private Collection)

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THE NINETIES # 964: AIKO MELENDEZ, ERIC QUIZON, WITH ARMANDO GOYENA, GINA PARENO, KOKO TRINIDAD AND SHAINA MAGDAYAO IN "PAGDATING NG PANAHON" (1998)

To get away from their respective families, a couple decides to live together only to separate because of many complications in their relationship. After one year, they meet again but this time, they agree that things are going to be different.

"Pagdating ng Panahon" (1998)

Garibaldi International

Released thru Star Cinema Productions

Release Date March 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Enrico Quizon, Jeffrey Quizon, Ronnie Quizon

Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo

Film Editor Katharina Santos

Production Design Ronnie Reyes

Musical Director Ardie Lopez

Direction Enrico S. Quizon

Cast Aiko Melendez, Eric Quizon/ Also starring Armando Goyena, Gina Pareno, Koko Trnindad and Shaina Magdayao/ with Bayani Agbayani, Mymy Davao, Eugene Domingo, Ervin Era, Clark Garcia, Ronnie Quizon

Trailer

THE NINETIES # 958: AGA MUHLACH, AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH CAHRITO SOLIS, NIDA BLANCA, GINA PARENO, SHEILA YSRAEL, MARITA ZOBEL, VIVIAN FOZ, NIKKA VALENCIA IN "IKAW PA RIN ANG IIBIGIN" (1998)

Told from the perspective of their unborn child, a couple meets, marries, tries several times to have a child until finally the woman gives birth to their first baby.

"Ikaw Pa Rin ang Iibigin" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date February 11, 1998

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez/ Also Starring Charito Solis, Nida Blanca, Gina Pareno, Sheila Ysrael/ with Marita Zobel, Vivian Foz, Nikka Valencia, Rosanna Hover, Alain Sia, Hector Gomez, Pappo Lontoc, Tricia Salvador, Jackie Castillejo, Tina Ryan, Nikka Ruiz, Tony Carreon, Tony Mabesa

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THE NINETIES # 788: RICHARD GOMEZ, AIKO MELENDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, GISELLE TOENGI IN "KAHIT KAILAN" (1996)

"Kahit Kailan" (1996)

MAQ Productions

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story and Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Jorge Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Maryo J. de los Reyes

Cast Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez, Jomari Yllana, Giselle Toengi/ Also starring Roberto Aviles, Melissa Mendez, Johnny Vicar, Poppo Lontoc, Froilan Sales, Jimwell Stevens, Estrella Antonio, Angeli Larrea, Jackie Castillejo/ Special guests- Chanda Romero, Nonie Buencamino

 

THE NINETIES # 774: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH EDU MANZANO, ZOREN LEGASPI, EMILIO GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ, LITO LEGASPI, KING GUTIERREZ, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "KUNG MARUNONG KANG MAGDASAL UMPISAHAN MO NA!" (1996)

"Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date November 13, 1996

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong'' Revilla, Jr., Aiko Melendez/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi, Emilio Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Lito Legaspi, King Gutierrez, Roldan Aquino, Perla Bautista/ Co-starring Subas Herrero, ErnieZarate, Levi Ignacio, Jojo Bautista, Fred Moro, Telly Babasa, Rhey Roldan, Tom Olivar, Rey Solo, Ernie Forte, Danny Riel, Johnny Vicar, Edwin Reyes, Bobby Oreo, Guio Marcelo, Vic Belaro, Tom Olano, Bimbo Bautista, Nash Espinosa, Joe Baltazar, Joe Jardi

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THE NINETIES # 741: ACE VERGEL, AIKO MELENDEZ, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, WITH MIKE GAYOSO, DAN FERNANDEZ, RUEL VERNAL, ORESTES OJEDA, MELISSA MENDEZ IN "HULING SAGUPAAN" (1996)

"Huling Sagupaan" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date August 7, 1996

Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Lito Estacio, Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Direction Philip Ko, Teddy Gomez

Cast Ace Vergel, Aiko Melendez, Monsour del Rosario/ Also starring Mike Gayoso, Dan Fernandez, Ruel Vernal, Orestes Ojeda, Melissa Mendez, Rando Almanzor, Alex David, Allyson Lualhati

THE NINETIES # 719: AIKO MELENDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, CHIN CHIN GUTIERREZ, ROBIN DA ROSA, TOGETHER WITH DANTE RIVERO, PILAR PILAPIL, GINA PARENO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "MULA NOON HANGGANG NGAYON" (1996)

"Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date May 29, 1996

Story and Screenplay Khryss Adalla, Jojo Atienza, Mel Mendoza del Rosario, Shaira Mella-Salvador

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Pat Ramos

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Khryss Adalla

Cast Aiko Melendez, Jomari Yllana, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Robin Da Rosa/ together with Dante Rivero, Pilar Pilapil, Gina Pareno, Marita Zobel Also starring Angie Castrence, Cholo Escano, Vangie Labalan, Bianca Lapus, Ama Quiambao, Gamaliel Viray/ Introducing Cindy Norton/ Special participation of Tetchie Agbayani,

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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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THE NINETIES # 597: AIKO MELENDEZ, CHUCK PEREZ, JANUS DEL PRADO, JOHN PRATS, ANNA LARRUCEA, J.C. TIZON, JOHN ARCE ZABARTE, WITH MICHAEL DE MESA, AL TANTAY, JON ACHAVAL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "BATANG X" (1995)

"Batang X" (1995)

Regal Films

Release Date April 22, 1995

Story and Screenplay Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Jay Herrera, Adran Torres

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Chuck Perez, Janue del Prado, John Prats, Anna Larrucea, J.C. Tizon, John Arce Zabarte/ with Michael de Mesa, Al Tantay, Jon Achaval, Jaime Fabregas/ Special roles- Teresa Loyzaga, Amy Perez, Orestes Ojeda

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THE NINETIES # 581: AIKO MELENDEZ, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH JANICE DE BELEN, JOHN ESTRADA IN "ARAW-ARAW, GABI-GABI" (1995)

"Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" (1995)

MAQ Productions

Release Date February 14, 1995

Cinematography Marissa Floirendo

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, with Janice de Belen, John Estrada/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Jimi Melendez, Cherry Pie Picache, Ogie Diaz, Patrick Garcia, C.J. Ramos, Mon Confiado

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THE NINETIES # 543: GABBY CONCEPCION, EDU MANZANO, MARICEL LAXA, ZSA ZSA PADILLA AND AIKO MELENDEZ IN MARILOU SIAZ-ABAYA'S "IKA-11 UTOS: MAHALIN MO ASAWA MO!" (1994)

"Ika- 11 Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo!" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date November 16, 1994

Story & Screenplay Jose  'Butch' Dalisay, Jr.

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Robert Domingo & Jun Silva

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast  Gabby Concepcion, Edu Manzano, Maricel Laxa, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Aiko Melendez/ Also starring Sarah Jane Abad, Renato del Prado, Tony Mabesa, Barbara Perez, Ronnie Quizon

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THE NINETIES # 501: RICHARD GOMEZ, AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ROBERT AREVALO, LIZA LORENA ANSD INTRODUCING CHIN-CHIN GUTIERREZ IN "MAALAALA MO KAYA... (THE MOVIE)" (1994)

"Maalaala Mo Kaya... (The Movie)" (1994)

Star Cinema

Release Date June 22, 1994

Story and Screenplay Shaira Mella- Salvador

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Nuel Naval

Musical Director Willy Cruz

Direction Olivia M. Lamasan

Cast Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez/ Introducing Chi-Chin Gutierrez/  Featuring Karl Angelo Legaspi/ Also Starring Caridad Sanchez, Robert Arevalo, Liza Lorena, Glenda Garcia, Vangie Labalan/ Special participation- Eula Valdez, Shintaro Valdez, Jeanette Fernando, Jao Mapa

THE NINETIES # 483: DAWN ZULUETA, AIKO MELENDEZ, ALBERT MARTINEZ, ALJON JIMENEZ, JOHN ESTRADA, LIZA LORENA, EULA VALDEZ, SUZETTE RANILLO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, AI-AI DELAS ALAS IN "BUHAY NG BUHAY KO" (1994)

"Buhay ng Buhay Ko" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date April 21, 1994

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Dawn Zulueta, Aiko Melendez, Albert Martinez, Aljon Jimenez, John Estrada, Liza Lorena, Eula Valdez, Suzette Ranillo, Cherrie Pie Picache, Ai-Ai de las Alas/ Also starring Rudy Meyer, Joey Palomar, Ogie Diz, Racquel Villavicencio, Mike Gayoso, Alma Lerma, Manolet Ripoll, Benjie Felipe, Aida Carmona

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THE NINETIES # 467: MANILYN REYNES, ZOREN LEGASPI, HERBERT BAUTISTA AND AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH MARITONI FERNANDEZ, NANETTE INVENTOR, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, AI-AI DELAS ALAS & JACLYN JOSE IN "MULTO IN THE CITY" (1994)

"Multo in the City" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date February 24, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose javier Reyes

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Don Escudero

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Manilyn Reynes, Zoren Legaspi, Herbert Bautista and Aiko Melendez/ together with Maritoni Fernandez, Nanette Inventor, Cherry Pie Picache, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Cita Astals, Vangie Labalan, Mae McLaughlin & Jaclyn Jose/ Also starring Romy Romulo, Meann Adonis, Ogie Diaz, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe, Pocholo Montes, Mon Confiado, Myrna Rosales, Tanya Iwakawa and Angel Confiado

THE NINETIES # 464: ROMNICK SARMENTA, AIKO MELENDEZ AND GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON ROA, DANTE RIVERO, JEFFREY SANTOS, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, MICHAEL LOCSIN, DICK ISRAEL, DON UMALI AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "BAWAL NA GAMOT" (1994)

"Bawal na Gamot" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 17, 1994

Story and Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Aiko Melendez and Gardo Versoza/ together with Boota Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Jeffrey Santos, Mikee Villanueva, Michael Locsin, Dick Israel, Don Umali and Jess Lapid, Jr./ Also starring Fred Moro, Jimmy Reyes, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Pocholo Montes, Ben Sagmit, Danny Labra, Danny Riel, Mon Confiado/ Special Participation- Perla Bautista, Lito Legaspi, Ruben Rustia, Juan Rodrigo, Willie Garte

Full Movie

Theatrical Trailer

THE NINETIES # 446: AGA MUHLACH, AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON-ROA, RONALDO VALDEZ, ALJON JIMENEZ, JOHN ESTRADA, AGOT ISIDRO, LIZA LORENA, MARITAZOBEL AND CLAUDINE BARRETTO IN "MAY MINAMAHAL" (1993)

"May Minamahal" (1993)

Star Cinema

Release Date December 25, 1993

A 1993 Manila Film Festival Entry

Cinematography Jun Pereira, Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez/ together with Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Aljon Jimenez, John Estrada, Agot Isidro, Liza Lorena, Marita Zobel and Claudine Barretto/ Introducing Nikka Valencia/ Also starring Ramil Rodriguez, Gina Leviste, Bimbo Bautista, Ogie Diaz

 Trailer

Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez in "May Minamahal" (1993)

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THE NINETIES # 412: LITO LAPID (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AIKO MELENDEZ, TONY FERRER, JESS LAPID, JR., SONNY PARSONS, DAN ALVARO, SUNSHINE CRUZ, MAX LAUREL, ORESTES OJEDA IN "AGUINALDO, ANG AGILA NG CAGAYAN" (1993)

"Aguinaldo, ang Agila ng Cagayan" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date August 19, 1993

Story and Screenplay Jun Lawas

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editors Ruben Pantua, Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director  Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction William G. Mayo

Cast Lito Lapid (in the title role), Aiko Melendez, Tony Ferrer, Jess Lapid, Jr., Sonny Parsons, Dan Alvaro, Sunshine Cruz, Rando Almanzor, Max Laurel/ Special Participation of Orestes Ojeda, Luis Gonzales, Lito Legaspi, Ramil Rodriguez, Conrad Poe, Rhey Roldan, Ramon Zamora, Ruel Vernal, Alex David, Frank Lapid, Robert Talby, Ric Arellano, Robert Natividad

Original theatrical poster of "Aguinaldo, ang Agila ng Cagayan" (1993)

(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 405: ANJO YLLANA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AIKO MELENDEZ, JOEY MARQUEZ, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO, SMOKEY MANALOTO, JACKIE FORSTER, SUNSHINE CRUZ IN "DINO... ABANGAN ANG SUSUNOD...!" (1993)

"Dino... Abangan ang Susunod...!" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date July 22, 1993

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director  Jun Latonio, Eric Guillermo

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey Marquez

Cast Anjo Yllana (in the title role), Aiko Melendez, Joey Marquez, William Martinez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso, Smokey Manaloto, Jackie Forster, Sunshine Cruz, Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad, Erik Kayetano/ Also starring Johnny Vicar, Rudy Meyer, Cita Astals, Mon Confiado, Mike Gayoso, Winnie Cordero, Gony Mabesa, Ray Ventura, Tiya Pusit

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THE NINETIES # 358: GABBY CONCEPCION, MARICEL LAXA, AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, MARITONI FERNANDEZ AND INTRODUCING LEO RABAGO IN "AYOKO NA SANANG MAGMAHAL" (1993)

"Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date January 27, 1993

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Manny Valera

Cast Gabby Concepcion, Maricel Laxa, Aiko Melendez, together with Charito Solis, Maritoni Fernandez/ Introducing Leo Rabago

Original theatrical poster of "Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal" (1993)

(Private Collection)