THE NINETIES # 751: ERIC FRUCTUOSO, MARICEL MORALES, WITH REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, JESS LAPID, JR., JOJO AVELLANA, PERLA BAUTISTA, ERNIE ZARATE IN "VIRGIN ISLAND" (199^)

"Virgin Island" (1996)

Classic Films

Release Date September 4, 1996

Cinematography Rey Lapid, Arnold Alvaro, Ben Lobo, Jun Rasca

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Direction Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Eric Fructuoso, Maricel Morales/ Also starring Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Jess Lapid, Jr., Jojo Abellana, Perla Bautista, Ernie Zarate/ Co-starring Turko Cervantes, Dexter Doria, Pocholo Montes, Lito Pimentel, Augusta Victa, Vic Varrion

VHS Cover

THE EIGHTIES # 1195: ANTHONY ALONZO, RICKY DAVAO, CHAT SILAYAN, MONICA HERRERA, AURORA SEVILLA, PAQUIITO DIAZ, PHILIP GAMBOA AND AGA MUHLACH (IN A SPECIAL ROLE) IN "IROSIN, PAGPUTOK NG ARAW...BABAHA NG DUGO!" (1989)"

"Irosin, Pagputok ng Araw...Babaha ng Dugo!" (1989)

D' Wonder Films

A 1989 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1989

A True-to-Life Story filmed entirely in Irosin, Sorsogon

Screenplay Ananias Estrella

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Production Designer Catalino Tablizo

Music Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Manny Lopez

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Anthony Alonzo, Ricky Davao, Chat Silayan, Aurora Sevilla, Monica Herrera, Paquito Diaz, Philip Gamboa and Aga Muhlach (in a special role)

THE EIGHTIES # 1130: JOSEPH ESTRADA, NIKKI COSETENG, WITH MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ, TOMMY ABUEL, LAURICE GUILLEN, RUBEN RUSTIA, SUBAS HERRERO, PAQUITO DIAZ , LARA MELISSA DE LEON IN "SA KUKO NG AGILA" (1989)

"Sa Kulo ng Agila" (1980)

RichFilm, Inc.

Release Date July 5, 1989

Written by Ricky Lee

Executive Producer Raymond Tan

Produced by Jesse Ejercito

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Nikki Coseteng/ Also Starring Maria Isabel Lopez, Tommy Abuel, Laurice Guillen, Ruben Rustia, Subas Herrero, Paquito Diaz, Lara Melissa de Leon, Dexter Doria, Ilonah Jean, Bomber Moran

THE EIGHTIES # 920: LITO LAPID, MARIANNE DE LA RIVA, RONNIE RICKETTS, BOMBER MORAN, EDGAR MANDE, DANIEL FERNANDO IN "CABARLO" 91987)

"Cabarlo" (1987)

Cecilia Productions

Release Date May 14, 1987

Story and Screenplay Sean 'Bel' Villar II

Director of Photography Rey lapid

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Music Rey Ramos

Executive Producer Estrellito V. Magliba

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Lito Lapid, Marianne de la Riva, Ronnie Ricketts, Bomber Mora, Edgar Mande, Daniel Fernando, Perla Bautista, Raoul Aragonn, Romy Diaz, Tony Martinez, Angelo Ventura, Rex Lapid, Sabatini Fernandez, Ernie Ortega, Romeo Rivera/ Guest star- Charlie Davao/ Introducing Rowena de Vera

THE EIGHTIES # 721: JOSEPH ESTRADA, VIVIAN VELEZ, EDDIE GARCIA, WITH BOMBER MORAN, FRED MONTILLA, SUZANNE GONZALES IN "ORDER TO KILL" (1985)

"Order to Kill" (1985)

Amazaldy Film Productions

Release Date August 15, 1985

Cinematography Freddie Conde

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Music Ernani Cuenco

Written and Directed by Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Vivian Velez, Eddie Garcia/ Also Starring Bomber Moran, Fred Montilla, Suzanne Gonzales, Nona Herrera, Angelo Castro, Jr., Sonny Erang, Fanny Serrano, Ernie Ortega, Mon Godiz, Robert Miller

THE EIGHTIES # 550: RONALDO VALDEZ, MARK GIL, JUAN RODRIGO AND VIVIAN VELEZ IN "APOY SA IYONG KANDUNGAN" (1984)

"Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan" (1984)

Amazalady Film Productions

Release Date March 7, 1984

Story and Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura, Jojie Vitug

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Music George Canseco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Ronaldo Valdez, Mark Gil, Juan Rodrigo and Vivian Velez/ Also Starring Suzanne Gonzales, Yvonne, Joonee Gamboa, Carmen Enriquez, Ike Fernando, Mario Escudero

THE EIGHTIES # 460: LITO LAPID, LAARNI ENRIQUEZ, SUZANNE GONZALES, TESS CARINO, ROMY DIAZ, JOHNNY WILSON IN "DESPERADO" (1983)

"Desperado" (1983)

LL Productions, Inc.

Release Date May 23, 1983

Written for the screen Joji T, Vitug

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Lito Lapid, Laarni Enriquez. Suzanne Gonzales, Tess Carino, Romy Diaz, Johnny Wilson, Odette Khan, Angelo Ventura, Ike Fernando, Ernie Ortega, Mario Escudero

THE EIGHTIES # 438: JOSEPH ESTRADA & GLORIA DIAZ IN "MACHO-NURIN" (1983)

"Macho-nurin" (1983)

JE Productions

Release Date March 10, 1983

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura, Joji Vitug

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz

THE EIGHTIES # 358: JOSEPH ESTRADA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CONEY REYES, RONALDO VALDEZ, MARIO MONTENEGRO IN "PEDRING TARUC" (1982)

 

"Pedring Taruc" (1982)

JE Productions

Release Date August 27, 1982

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada (in the title role), Coney Reyes, Ronaldo Valdez, Mario Montenegro/ Also Starring Angelo Ventura, Ernie Zarate, Johnny Vicar, Ernie Ortega and Mon Godiz

THE EIGHTIES # 250: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ACE VERGEL AND VIVIAN VELEZ IN "KUMUSTA KA, HUDAS?" (1981)

"Kumusta Ka, Hudas?" (1981)

Amazaldy Film Productions

Release Date November 5, 1981

Written for the screen Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagastian

Theme song sung by Hajji Alejandro

Music George Canseco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel and Vivian Velez/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ike Feranndo, Ruben Rustia, Paquito Salcedo, Ernie Ortega, Freddie Yance, Rocco Montalban, Bello Borja, Robert Miller, Mel Arca, Baldo Marro, Ernie Forte, Ben Canlas/ Special Participation- Efren Reyes, Jr.

THE EIGHTIES # 185: JOSEPH ESTRADA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PERLA BAUTISTA, SUZETTE RANILLO, PAQUITO DIAZ, RUEL VERNAL IN "KUMANDER ALIBASBAS" (1981)

"Kumander Alibasbas" (1981)

JE Productions

Release Date May 29, 1981

Story and Screenplay Enrique Dimacali

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Theme Song- Ati Ku Pung Singsing

Sung by Freddie Aguilar

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada (in the title role), Perla Bautista, Suzette Ranillo, Paquito Diaz, Ruel Vernal/ Also Starring Ruben Rustia, Angelo Ventura, Dave Brodett, Arturo Moran, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ernie Ortega, Jun Soler. Boyet Orca, Tonet Toledo and Mon Godiz

THE EIGHTIES # 113: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, BEMBOL ROCO, CHANDA ROMERO, CHERIE GIL, SUZETTE RANILLO, MICHAEL DE MESA IN "TAGA SA PANAHON" (1980)

"Taga sa Panahon" (1980)

Premiere Productions

1980 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1980

Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Christopher de Leon, Bembol Roco, Chanda Romero, Cherie Gil, Suzette Ranillo, Michael de Mesa/ Also Starring Edgar Mortiz, Vic Silayan, Rosemarie Gil, Juan Rodrigo

THE EIGHTIES # 111: EFREN REYES, JR. (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHANDA ROMERO, GINA ALAJAR, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, PERLA BAUTISTA IN "ANAK NG MATON" (1980)

"Anak ng Maton" (1980)

Emperor Films

Release Date December 19, 1980

Musical Director Freddie Aguilar

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Efren Reyes, Jr. (In the title role), Elizabeth Oropesa, Chanda Romero, Gina Alajar/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, dave Brodett, Johnny Wilson, Virginia Montes, Ruel Vernal, Subas Herrero, Ernie Zarate, Estrella Kuenzler

THE EIGHTIES # 37: JOSEPH ESTRADA, EVA EUGENIO, GINA ALAJAR, BENTOT, JR. IN "HOY, TUKSO LAYUAN MO AKO!" (1980)

"Hoy, Tukso Layuan Mo Ako!" (1980)

JE Productions

Release Date May 1, 1980

Written for the screen by Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Eva Eugenio, Gina Alajar, Bentot, Jr./ Also Starring Renato Robles, Dave Brodett, Romeo Rivera, Veronica Palileo, Baldo Marro, Arturo Moran

THE SEVENTIES # 1244: JOSEPH ESTRADA, CELESTE LEGASPI, WITH ROD NAVARRO, DENCIO PADILLA, SUBAS HERRERO, VIC SOTTO, HERBERT BAUTISTA IN "MAMANG SORBETERO" (1979)

"Mamang Sorbetero" (1979)

JE Productions

Official Entry to the 5th Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 1979

Written for the screen by Augusto Buenaventura, Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Celeste Legaspi/ Also Starring Rod Navarro, Dencio Padilla, Subas Herrero, Quiel Segovia, Vic Sotto, Veronica Palileo, Sammy Padilla, Herbert Bautista, Ford Elorde

THE SEVENTIES # 1207: JOSEPH ESTRADA, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, ERNIE ZARATE, RUEL VERNAL, RUBEN RUSTIA IN "WARRANT OF ARREST" (1979)

"Warrant of Arrest" (1979)

JE Productions

Release Date September 6, 1979

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura  & Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Boots Anson-Roa/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Ernie Zarate, Ruel Vernal, Ruben Rustia, Nello Nayo, Nitoy Escano, Jesse Lee/ Introducing Aloha, George Gerard Ejercito

THE SEVENTIES # 1173: JOSEPH ESTRADA, PINKY DE LEON, WITH ROSEMARIE GIL, VIC SILAYAN, DAVE BRODETT, ZENAIDA AMADOR, BOBBY LEDESMA, ERNIE ZARATE, MARTHA SEVILLA IN "OKEY LANG, BASTA"T KAPILING KITA" (1979)

"Okey Lang, Basta't Kapiling Kita" (1979)

JE Productions and Bancom Audiovision Corporation

Release Date March 23, 1979

Written for the screen by Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Pinky de Leon/ Also Starring Rosemarie Gil, Vic Silayan, Dave Brodett, Zenaida Amador, Bobby Ledesma, Ernie Zarate, Martha Sevilla

(Movie Ad above- courtesy of James dela Rosa/ PelikuaATBP)

THE SEVENTIES # 1124: ACE VERGEL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CHANDA ROMERO, VIVIAN VELEZ, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, ANITA LINDA, RAUL ARAGON, DAVE BRODETT AND JULIE ANN FORTICH IN "NOEL SAN MIGUEL, BATANG CITY JAIL" (1978)

"Noel San Miguel, Batang City Jail" (1978)

GP Films

Release Date August 4, 1978

Story Deo Fajardo, Jr.

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Ace Vergel (in the title role), Chanda Romero, Vivian Velez, Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, Raul Aragon, Dave Brodett, Angelo Ventura, Michael Sandico and Julie Ann Fortich

THE SEVENTIES # 1095: JOSEPH ESTRADA, NIÑO MUHLACH, WITH SUSAN VALDEZ, LITO ANZURES, ROMEO RIVERA IN "MAGKAAWAY" (1978)

"Magkaaway" (1978)

D'Wonder Films

Release Date March 25, 1978

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura, Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Hermo U. Santos

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Niño Muhlach/ Also Starring Susan Valdez, Lito Anzures, Romeo Rivera

THE SEVENTIES # 1058: JOSEPH ESTRADA, NORA AUNOR, TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH GLORIA SEVILLA, ANGELO CASTRO, JR., RAMON D'SALVA, ANGEL VENTURA IN "BAKYA MO NENENG" (+1977)

"Bakya Mo Neneng" (1977)

JE Productions

A Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 24, 1977

Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura, Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Fredy Conde

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III/ Also Starring Gloria Sevilla, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ramon D' Salva, Angelo Ventura, Romy Medalla, Ernie Zarate, Olivia Sanchez, Ernie Ortega, Boyet Orca, Francisco Cruz, Paquito Salcedo and a cast of thousand

Photos and article, courtesy of PelikulaATBP (James dela Rosa)