THE 2000s #152: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ARA MINA, WITH TIRSO CRUZ III, ROY ALVAREZ, JOHN ARCILLA, JOONEE GAMBOA, EMILIO GARCIA, KAREN MONTELIBANO, ARCHIE ADAMOS IN "DISKARTE" (2002)

The Narcotics Command solicits the services of an ex-marine to help them in capturing a notorious drug lord that turns out to be a military colonel

"Diskarte" (2002)

Maverick Films

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Story & Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Senen Dimaguila

Film Editor Francis J. Vinarao

Cinematography June Pereira

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Music Tony Cortez

Direction Edgardo Vinarao

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Ara Mina/ Also starring Tirso Cruz, III, Roy Alvarez, John Arcilla, Joonee Gamboa, Emilio Garcia, Karen Montelibano, Archie Adamos

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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 # 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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THE NINETIES # 1124: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, ARA MINA, WITH BERNARD BONNIN, CHUCK PEREZ, RUEL VERNAL, BING DAVAO, FRED MORO, MANDY OCHOA, ALEX DAVID, DENVER RAZON, RANDO ALMANZOR IN "CODE NAME: BOMBA" (1998)

A retired bomb expert returns to his old job to eliminate the syndicate that he was told was responsible for her family's death.

"Code Name: Bomba" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date February 18, 1998

Story and Screenplay Eduardo Gonzales

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Nesty Ramirez

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Ara Mina/ Also starring Bernard Bonnin, Chuck Perez, Ruel Vernal, Bing Davao, Fred Moro, Mandy Ochoa, Alex David, Denver Razon, Rando Almanzor, Giorga Ortega

THE 2000s # 12: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ARA MINA, WITH ROI VINZON, DAISY REYES, BEMBOL ROCO, EFREN REYES, JR., JUDE ESTRADA, DINDO ARROYO IN "PALABAN" (2000)

A successful police officer is assigned to a mission to hunt a notorious gang of bank robbers headed by a former member of an elite force.

"Palaban" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date March 1, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Ara Mina/ Also starring Roi Vinzon, Daisy Reyes, Bembol Roco, Efren Reyes, Jr., Jude Estrada, Dindo Arroyo, King Gutierrez, Alvin Anson, Edgar Mande, Gerard Ejercito, Neil Sandoval, Rico Roman

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THE 2000s # 9: ARA MINA, ZOREN LEGASPI, MATTHEW MENDOZA, WITH PINKY AMADOR, POCHOLO MONTES, ERNIE ZARATE, RAYMOND KEANU, ALVIN ANSON IN "NAG-AAPOY NA LAMAN" (2000)

A discharged and battle- shocked military man gets involved in a shooting incident and lands in jail. Distraught, his lover finds comfort in the arms of another man.

"Nag-aapoy na Laman" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date February 14, 2000

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Marissa Floirendo

Film Editor Reggie Gulle

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Ara Mina, Zoren Legaspi, Matthew Mendoza/ Also starring Pinky Amador, Pocholo Montes, Ernie Zarate, Raymond Keanu, Alvin Anson

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THE NINETIES # 1084: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., ARA MINA, WITH TONTON GUTIERREZ, CARLO AQUINO, EFREN REYES, JR., JEFFREY SANTOS, WILLIAM LORENZO, GIO ALVAREZ, RAY VENTURA IN "ALYAS POGI, ANG PAGBABALIK" (1999)

 A man comes out of prison deadset on leading a new life with the son he didn't get to see for the past 12 years. However, circumstances force him to defend his townmates from a corrupt mayor who wants to build a golf course on their own lots.

"Alyas Pogi, Ang Pagbabalik" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 11, 1999

Screenplay Bien Ojeda, Joey del Rosario

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ara Mina/ Also Starring Tonton Gutierrez, Carlo Aquino, Efren Reyes, Jr., Jeffrey Santos, William Lorenzo, Gio Alvarez, Ray Ventura

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THE NINETIES # 1077: ARA MINA, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, JOHN APACIBLE, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, WITH MARITA ZOBEL, MANNY CASTANEDA AND MIKE MAGAT IN "PHONE SEX" (1999)

Bored by her routine life, a woman participates in phone sex and eventually engages in an affair with her caller until her guilt drives her to confess her infidelity to her husband and leave her family for another man.

"Phone Sex" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date July 14, 1999

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Ara Mina, Samantha Lopez, John Apacible, Le Robin Salazar/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Manny Castaneda, Lui Manansala, Rolando Inocencio

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THE NINETIES # 1061: JOMARI YLLANA, ARA MINA IN "BANATAN" (1999)

A rookie cop goes into hiding after he is framed up by crooked veteran cops who are involved in a fouled-up rubout. Trouble arises when he meets a lady who becomes interested in the moneybag in the man's safekeeping.

"Banatan" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date May 19, 1999

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Will Urbano

Musical Director Jesse Lucas 

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Screenplay and Direction Rosauro 'Uro' dela Cruz

Cast Jomari Yllana, Ara Mina/ Also starring Mike Gayoso, Antonio Aquitana, Hector Gomez, Karla Estrada, Jimuel Stevens, Mike Vergel, Alfred Lopez

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THE NINETIES # 1048: ARA MINA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PEN MEDINA, RAY VENTURA, JENNIFER SEVILLA, EVA DARREN, CARLO AQUINO, PATRICIA ANN ROQUE IN KAHAPON MAY DALAWANG BATA (YESTERDAY CHILDREN)" (1999)

A priest' s son and a blind girl come of age in a rural community where superstitious peasants want to revive a ritual of maiden sacrifice because of the drought.

"Kahapon May Dalawang Bata (Yesterday Children)" (1999)

Reyna Films

Release Date March 3, 1999

Screenplay Adolfo Alix, Jr.

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion- Reyna

Cast Ara Mina, Tonton Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Jennifer Sevilla, Eva Darren, Carlo Aquino, Patricia Ann Roque, Ronnie Lazaro

THE NINETIES # 1036: LITO LAPID, ARA MINA, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., MAT RANILLO III, ROY ALVAREZ, BRANDON LEGASPI, MIKE GAYOSO, ARNEL IGNACIO IN "TATAPATAN KO ANG LAKAS MO" (1999)

A man wrongfully accused bolts out of prison and takes refuge in a town, where he is deputized as an agent to help eliminate an illegal logging syndicate. But his secret is revealed.

"Tatapatan Ko ang Lakas Mo" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date January 19, 1999

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Lito Lapid, Ara Mina/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Mat Ranillo III, Roy Alvarez, Brandon Legaspi, Mike Gayoso, Arnel Ignacio

THE NINETIES # 1017: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALICE DIXSON AND ARA MINA, WITH LUCAS LEONARDO, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ALI SOTTO, REZ CORTEZ IN "PAHIRAM KAHIT SANDALI" (1998)

Bored and deep in his midlife crisis, a man discovers the excitement of having an affair with another woman. His wife accidentally discovers his infidelity but instead of confronting her husband about the affair, she befriends the other woman, making it easy for the woman to let go when it is time fir the wife to reclaim her husband.

"Pahiram Kahit Sandali" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date November 25, 1998

Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Alice Dixson and Ara Mina/ Also starring Lucas Leonardo, Caridad Sanchez, Ali Sotto, Rez Cortez, Winnie Cordero, Daniel Figueroa

 

THE NINETIES # 1009: TONTON GUTIERREZ, RITA AVILA, GINA ALAJAR, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ AND ARA MINA IN CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA'S "TATLO... MAGKASALO (THREE)" (1998)

A man tries to win his wife back who left him for a lesbian lover.

"Tatlo... Magkasalo (Three)" (1998)

Reyna Films/ Star Cinema Production

Release Date September 30, 1998

Story Jun Lana

Screenplay Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Edgar Littaua

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Gina Alajar, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Ara Mina/ Also starring Eva Darren, Philip Lazaro/ with the special participation of Roy Rodrigo

 

THE NINETIES # 1003: ARA MINA, JOMARI YLLANA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, WITH LJ MORENO, CHOLO ESCANO IN "SAGAD SA INIT" (1998)

A would-be-politician's wife gets violent after she discovers that her lover has fallen for her husband's mistress. The victims of the wife's violence become living witnesses of what money and power can do to wreck people's loves.

"Sagad sa Init" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date September 1, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jun Lana, Peter Ong Lim

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Reggie Gulle

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Uro Q. dela Cruz

Cast Ara Mina, Jomari Yllana, Sharmaine Arnaiz/ Also starring LJ Moreno, Cholo Escano/ Introducing David Granado/ Co-starring Orestes Ojeda, Jackie Castillejos, Randy Gamier, Hector Gomez, Maita Soriano, Gamaliel Viray, Solid Gold Dancers

Original theatrical poster of "Sagad sa Init" (1998)

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THE NINETIES # 984: ROSANNA ROCES, JACLYN JOSE, ARA MINA, RUBY MORENO, WITH LITO LEGASPI, DICK ISRAEL, ROY ALVAREZ, MIKE MAGAT IN "CURACHA, ANG BABAENG WALANG PAHINGA" (1998)

A live sex performer wakes up to the confusion and mayhem of a city under siege. She spends the night soul-searching and settling scores with an old friend who is an ageing prostitute.

"Curacha, Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date June 3, 1998

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Jaime Davila

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Rosanna Roces, Jaclyn Jose, Ara Mona, Ruby Moreno/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Dick Israel, Roy Alvarez, Mike Magat, Lucita Soriano, Maureen Mauricio, Tito Arevalo, Richard Bonnin

THE NINETIES # 972: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CARMINA VILLARROEL, CHUCK PEREZ, NINO MUHLACH, RUEL VERNAL AND ARA MINA (IN A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION) IN "BUHAWI JACK" (1998)

A military man-turned-super hero slugs it out with evil forces who are out to conquer the world.

"Buhawi Jack" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date April 29, 1998

Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo, Rod Santiago

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Philip Ko, Teddy Gomez

Cast Monsour del Rosario (in the title role), Carmina Villarroel, Chuck Perez, Nino Muhlach, Ruel Vernal/ with the special participation of Ara Mina/ Also starring Teddy Chiu, Raymund Keannu, Alex David, Tony Carreon, Cris 'Dagul' Aguilar, Jimmy Ko, William Romero

THE NINETIES # 841: DAN FERNANDEZ, ARA MINA, LITO LEGASPI, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROMY DIAZ, RUEL VERNAL, ROBERT TALBY, MIKE GAYOSO, LUCY QUINTO, JOCHELLE OLALIA IN "COBRA" (1997)

Tormented by syndicates terrorizing their peaceful town, a man is forced to fight his enemies with the help of an amulet that shields him from bullets and evil forces.

"Cobra" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date April 23, 1997

Story and Screenplay Boy Gonzales

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Mark Anthony 'Boyet' Cucuin

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Arturo 'Boy' San Agustin

Cast Dan Fernandez, Ara Mina, Lito Legaspi, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Robert Tably, Mike Gayoso, Lucy Quinto, Jochelle Olalia

 

THE NINETIES # 806: CAMILLE PRATS, JOANNE QUINTAS, ARA MINA, AIZA SEGUERRA, MATET DE LEON, TOM TAUS, JR., TONTON GUTIERREZ, GEORGIA ORTEGA, ROY ALVAREZ, RAYMOND KEANNU IN "SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL VI" (1997)

"Shake, Rattle & Roll VI" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Released thru Regal Films

Release Date January 18, 1997

Screenplay Luna Lopez, Tony Perez

Cinematography Rey de Leon, Romulo Araojo, Baby Cabrales, Ely Cruz

Film Editor Edmond Jarlego

Production Design Monching Escobar, Noel Flores, Danny Jota

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maurice Carvajal, Frank Rivera and Anton Juan 

Three Episodes

Episode 1: “Telebisyon”- Cast- Camille Prats, Joanne Quintas, Daniel Pasia, John Apacible, Bobby Benitez, Theresa Jamias

Episode 2: “Tulay”- Cast- Ara Mina, Aiza Seguerra, Matet de Leon, Tom Taus, Jr., Melissa Mendez/ Introducing Kiko Villamayor

Episode 3: “Buwan”- Cast- Tonton Gutierrez, Georgia Ortega, Roy Alvarez, Raymond Keannu, Toffee Calma

THE NINETIES # 794: ACE VERGEL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ARA MINA, DAN FERNANDEZ, LITO LEGASPI, BOB SOLER, ROMY DIAZ, WITH ORESTES OJEDA, AURORA SEVILLA, RUEL VERNAL, DANIEL PASIA, JOHNNY VICAR IN "JACOB C.I.S." (1996)

"Jacob C.I.S." (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date January 4, 1997

Story and Screenplay Marlon Angeles

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Mark Anthony Cocjin

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Lily Montecerde

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Ace Vergel (in the title role), Ara Mina, Dan Fernandez, Lito Legaspi, Bob Soler, Romy Diaz/ Also starring Orestes Ojeda, Aurora Sevilla, Ruel Vernal, Daniel Pasia, Johnny Vicar, Alex David, Glenda Garcia

THE NINETIES # 785: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GARDO VERSOZA, RAYMOND KEANNU, BETH TAMAYO, GIORGIA ORTEGA, ARA MINA AND DENNIS ROLDAN, WITH RUEL VERNAL, REZ CORTEZ IN "EMONG SALVACION, HUMANDA KA, ORAS MO NA!" (1996)

"Emong Salvacion, Humanda Ka, Oran Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Mee' Roxas

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Gardo Versoza, Raymond Keannu, Beth Tamayo, Giorgia Ortega, Ara Mina and Dennis Roldan/ Also starring Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Luis Gonzales, Tony Carreon, Ernie Zarate, Pocholo Montes, Ramil Rodriguez, Gammy Viray, Gloria Sevilla, Lucita Soriano, Mon Confiado

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