THE 2000s #157: JERICHO ROSALES, KRISTINE HERMOSA, WITH NESTOR DE VILLA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, JOHN LLOYD CRUZ, LUZ VALDEZ, MICHELLE BAYLE IN "FOREVERMORE" (2002)

Love blossoms once again between a young man and a young woman who, after years of being separated, meet again.

"Forevermore" (2002)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 26, 2002

Story & Screenplay Marietta M. Lamasan, Henry Quiltain

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Music Jessie Lasaten

Direction John D, Lazatin

Cast Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa/ Also starring Nestor de Villa, Caridad Sanchez, John Lloyd Cruz, Luz Valdez, Michelle Bayle, Sylvia Sanchez, John Arcilla, Mel Kimura, Berting Labra, Renato del Prado

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THE 2000s # 111: CESAR MONTANO, AMY AUSTRIA, JERICHO ROSALES, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, NONI BUENCAMINO, RONNIE LAZARO, CARLO AQUINO, JHONG HILARIO, JODIE STA. MARIA IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "BAGONG BUWAN" (2001)

In his new role as leader of a community, a Muslim doctor realizes the difficulties that Muslim civilians go through in their quest for a peaceful existence despite being caught in the middle of the war between Muslims and the military.

"Bagong Buwan" (2001)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date December 25, 2001

An Official Entry to the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Noni Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Jericho Rosales, Caridad Sanchez, Noni Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro, Carlo Aquino, Jhong Hilario, Jodie Sta. Maria

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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 # 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 NINETIES # 1046: NORA AUNOR, ALBERT MARTINEZ, GLYDEL MERCADO, WITH CARIDAD SANCHEZ, TONY MABESA, ANGIE FERRO, RAY VENTURA, RICHARD QUAN IN "SIDHI" (1999)

 A brutal man forces his mute wife (whom he married for her lands) and his paramour to live with him under one roof. He abuses the two women until the wife realizes her own worth and exacts her vengeance.

"Sidhi" (1999)

Crown Seven Ventures

Release Date February 24, 1999

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong Buencamino

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Nora Aunor, Albert Martinez, Glydel Mercado/ Also starring Caridad Sanchez, Tony Mabesa, Angie Ferro, Ray Ventura, Richard Quan, Jim Pebenco, Samantha Lopez

THE NINETIES # 1019: JINGGOY ESTRADA, CARMINA VILLAROEL, RUFA MAE QUINTO, BEA BUENO, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., CARIDAD SANCHEZ, DICK ISAREL, BERTING LABRA, MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO IN "ANG ERPAT KONG ASTIG" (1998)

 To be able to keep his daughter, a widower has to send her to a private school (a requirement by his parents-in-law). Trouble arises when he is mistaken for a hired killer (his namesake) and he has to complete his assignment of killing a rich matron.

"Ang Erpat Kong Astig" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date December 2, 1998

Story and Screenplay Felix Dalay, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Catalino 'Boy' Tablizo

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Carmina Villaroel, Rufa Mae Quinto, Bea Bueno/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Caridad Sanchez, Dick Israel, Berting Labra, Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago, Tintoy, Dexter Doria, Veronica Veron. Alicia Lane, Benedict Aquino, Bernie Fabiosa, Gerard Ejercito, Jam Melendez, Bebong Osorio, Martin Gutierrez Guests- Vilma Santos, Edu Manzano, Edgar Mortiz, Rudy Fernandez, Phillip Salvador and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr.

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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 # 1011: ROBIN PADILLA, MARICEL SORIANO, WITH RICARDO CEPEDA, RENZO CRUZ, EMILIO GARCIA, JORGE ESTREGAN, DICK ISRAEL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, BERTING LABRA AND RICKY BELMONTE IN "TULAK NG BIBIG, KABIG NG DIBDIB" (1998)

An ex-convict (imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit) helps a woman who gets into a lot of trouble after inheriting the country's biggest shipping line from her husband who died mysteriously.

"Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)

Viva Films, FLT Films

Release Date October 14, 1998

Story and Screenplay Wally Ching, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Doni Gonazales

Musical Director Mike Loanzon

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Robin Padilla, Marciel Soriano/ Also starring Ricardo Cepeda, Renzo Cruz, Emilo Garcia, Jorge Estregan, Dick Israel, Caridad Sanchez, Berting Labra and Ricky Belmonte/ with the special participation of Piel Morena/ with Mark Bryan Homecillo, Anne Curtis, Chubi del Rosario

Original theatrical poster of "Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)

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THE NINETIES # 988: ANGELU DE LEON, BOBBY ANDREWS, WITH CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ROBERT AREVALO, KIM DE LOS SANTOS, DINO GUEVARRA, SUSAN JANE RITTER, MAUREN MAURICIO IN "ANG LAHAT NG ITO'Y PARA SA 'YO" (1998)

A poor young man and a rich young lady are willing to defy all the odds to be together until they learn that she is terminally ill. The young man may not be willing to sacrifice his love for her to get medical attention but time is not on their side.

"Ang Lahat ng Ito'y ay Para sa 'Yo" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date June 17, 1998

Story and Screenplay Wali Ching

Cinematography Rollie Manuel

Film Editor Kelly M. Cruz

Production Design Ronald Red, Esperanza Cortez- Red

Musical Director Gerdie Francisco

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Mac C. Alejandre

Cast Angelu de leon, Bobby Andrews/ Also starring Caridad Sanchez, Robert Arevalo, Kim de los Santos, Maureen Mauricio/ Introducing Dino Guevarra, Susan Jane Ritter/ with Katya Santos, Angela Zamora, Maui Taylor, Manny Distor, Michael Zerrudo, Rd Aquino, Camille Ocampo, Aiza Marquez, Fame de los Santos, Mel Kimura, Louie Manansala

THE NINETIES # 915: VINA MORALES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROBERT AREVALO, RITA AVILA, PINKY AMADOR, KEEMPEE DELEON, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, GLORIA SEVILLA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ IN "THE SARAH BALABAGAN STORY" (1997)

A young woman is sentenced to death by the Muslim court in Saudi Arabia for killing her employer who wanted to abuse her. The Philippine government intervenes, she escapes capital punishment, and is returned home.

"The Sarah Balabagan Story" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date October 15, 1997

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Vina Morales (in the title role), Robert Arevalo, Rita Avila, Pinky Amador, Keempee de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherry Pie Picache, Gloria Sevilla, Caridad Sanchez, Jennifer Sevilla, Melissa Mendez, Rolando Tinio, Chinggoy Alonso, Ray Ventura, Ana Bautista, Denise Borromeo, Timmy Cruz, Tanya Dizon, Tony Mabesa

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THE NINETIES # 900: DINDI GALLARDO, RUBY MORENO AND CHINCHIN GUTIERREZ, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, JAY MANALO, RAYMOND BAGATSING, RICHARD QUAN & GARY ESTRADA IN "BAYAD PURI" (1997)

The lives of three couples are intertwined as they try to live normal lives even as they experience sexual harassment.  

"Bayad Puri" (1997)

Discovery Films

Release Date August 27, 1997

Screenplay Rolando Tinio

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Dindi Gallardo, Ruby Moreno and Chinchin Gutierrez/ Also starring Charito Solis, Jay Manalo, Raymond Bagatsing, Richard Quan & Gary Estrada/ with Michelle Parton, Tony Mabesa, Caridad Sanchez, Ray Ventura, Maita Sanchez, Ramil Rodriguez, Renato del Prado

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THE NINETIES # 854: RIO LOCSIN, CLAUDINE BARRETTO AND INTRODUCING DIETHER OCAMPO/ SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, JOHN ESTRADA, CRIS VILLANUEVA IN "CALVENTO FILES, THE MOVIE" (1997)

The rape, abduction and drowning of an epileptic teener and a young man's obsession with his neighbor's wife that ends in murder are the central themes of this movie which is based on a true-to-life series on television.

"Calvento Files, The Movie" (1997)

Star Cinema Prductions

Release Date May 14, 1997

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Episode 1: "Balintuwad"

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Production Design Efren Vibar

Associate Director Gregg de Guzman

Direction Laurento Dyogi

Cast Rio Locsin, Claudine Barretto/ Introducing Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Lito Pimentel, Nonie Buencamino, Ray Ventura, Mylene Dizon Carol Banawa

Episode 2: "Inay, May Momo"

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Production Design Jake de Asis

Direction Michael de Mesa

Cast Sharmaine Arniaz, John Estrada, Cris Villanueva/ Also starring Caridad Sanchez, Lorena Garcia

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THE NINETIES # 708: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., INA RAYMUNDO, DINDI GALLARDO, AND TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, KING GUTIERREZ, RICHARD BONNIN, ATOY CO IN "SPO4 SANTIAGO, SHARPSHOOTER" (1996)

"SPO4 Santiago, Sharpshooter" (1996)

Viva Films and  Mahogany Pictures

Release Date May 1, 1996

Based on the true-to-lie exploits of SPO4 Jaime B. Santiago

Story SPO4 Jaime Santiago

Screenplay Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ina Raymundo, Dindi Gallardo and Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, King Gutierrez, Richard Bonnin, Atoy Co, Stefano Mori, Caridad Sanchez, Lito Legaspi, Zandro Zamora, Johnny Vicar, Junar Aristorenas, Tom Olivar, Telly Babasa, Jim Rosales, Ben Sagmit

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THE NINETIES # 638: FERNANDO POE, JR., SHARON CUNETA, WITH ALBERT MARTINEZ, BING LOYZAGA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, DENCIO PADILLA, CHARLIE DAVAO, ZANDRO ZAMORA IN "MINSAN PA, KAHIT KONTING PAGTINGIN 2" (1995)

"Minsan Pa, Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date October 4, 1995

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Palo, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador, Rene Tala

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Sharon Cuneta/ Also starring Albert Martinez, Bing Loyzaga, Caridad Sanchez, Dencio Padilla, Charlie Davao, Zandro Zamora, Suzette Ranillo,  Romy Diaz, Ryan 'Atong'Redillas, Shintaro Valdez, Dang Cruz, Ernie Zarate, Anthony Cortes/ Introducing Sheryl Lacap, Joanne Petterson/ Special Participation- Berting Labra, Sylvia Sanchez, Augusto Victa, Levi Celerio, Joy Ortega, John Archaval

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THE NINETIES # 608: NORA AUNOR, JACLYN JOSE, JULIO DIAZ, AMY AUSTRIA, RITA AVILA, GLORIA SEVILLA, CHARITO SOLIS, ROLANDO TINIO, VINA MORALES, IAN DE LEON, TONY MABESA IN "THE FLOR CONTEMPLACION STORY" (1995)

The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story. ( source- https://letterboxd.com/film/the-flor-contemplacion-story/)

"The Flor Contemplacion Story" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date June 7, 1995

Story Efren Contemplacion

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Boni Ilagan

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Nora Aunor/ with in alphabetical order- Amy Austria, Rita Avila, Anthony Cortes, Julio Diaz, Kristine Garcia, Jaclyn Jose, Ian de Leon, Tony Mabesa, Ara Mina, Vina Morales, Allan Paule, Jim Pebanco, Frank Rivera, Jessica Rodriguez, Caridad Sanchez, Gloria Sevilla, Bob Soler, Charito Solis, Ali Sotto, Rolando Tinio, Ronaldo Valdez and Joel and Jonjon Contemplacion (as themselves)

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THE NINETIES # 584: FERNANDO POE, JR., BING LOYZAGA, SUBAS HERRERO, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROY ALVAREZ, LITO LEGASPI, BING DAVAO, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ROBERTO GARCIA, SUNSHINE DIZON IN "KAHIT BUTAS NG KARAYOM PAPASUKIN KO..." (1995)

"Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko" (1995)

Libran Films

Release Date March 1, 1995

Story and Screenplay Eddie Romero and Manny Palo

Cinematography Ver P. Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador, Rene Tala

Production Designer Doni Gonzales

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

 Direction Wilfredo 'Willie' Milan

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Bing Loyzaga, Subas Herrero, Paquito Diaz, Roy Alvarez, Lito Legaspi, Bing Davao, Caridad Sanchez, Roberto Garcia, Sunshine Dizon/ Introducing Mona Margarita/ Special Participation of Luis Gonzales

Original theatrical poster of "Kahit Butas ng Karayom Papasukin Ko" (1995)

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THE NINETIES # 549: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, JAYVEE GAYOSO AND MARICEL SORIANO, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, JOANNE QUINTAS, PATRICIA ANN ROQUE, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, LORLI VILLANUEVA, BOY 2 QUIZON IN "VAMPIRA" (1994)

"Vampira" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date November 30, 1994

Story & Screenplay Wally Ching

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Designer Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey Romero

Cast Christopher de Leon, Jayvee Gayoso and Maricel Soriano/ together with Nida Blanca, Joanne Quintas, Patricia Ann Roque, Caridad Sanchez, Lorli Villanueva, Boy 2 Quizon, Chiqui Xeres Burgos, Eva Darren, Pocholo Montes, Ray Ventura, Ernie Zarate

 

THE NINETIES # 547: SNOOKY SERNA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, PATRICK GUZMAN, TOGETHER WITH TIRSO CRUZ III, GLORIA DIAZ, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, AI-AI DE LAS ALAS, TERESA LOYZAGA IN "KORONANG ITIM" (1994)

"Koronang Itim" (1994)

Prime One Pictures and OctoArs Films

Release Date November 23, 1994

Story & Screenplay Floy Quintos

Cinematography Loretto Isleta, Joe Batac, Jr. & Gener Bueneseda

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr. & Marya Ignacio

Production Designer Sammy Esquillon

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Direction Jose Mari Avellana

Cast Snooky Serna, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Patrick Guzman/ Also starring Tirso Cruz III, Gloria Diaz, Caridad Sanchez, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Teresa Loyzaga/ Introducing Emilio Garcia

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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 # 449: NORA AUNOR, TIRSO CRUZ III, CHANDA ROMERO, TOMMY ABUEL, TITA MUNOZ, ORESTES OJEDA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, LOUELLA DE CORDOVA, CAROL DAUDEN, TOM LUPTON, NANDING FERNANDEZ AND JACLYN JOSE IN "INAY" (1993)

"Inay" (1993)

Omni Films International

Release Date December 25, 1993

A 1993 Manila Film Festival Entry

Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Cinematography Jun Rasca

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Jens Peter Gaw

Musical Director Ringgo Marquez

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Chanda Romero, Tommy Abuel, Tita Munoz, Orestes Ojeda, Caridad Sanchez, Louella de Cordova, Carol Dauden, Tom Lupton, Nanding Fernandez and Jaclyn Jose/ Introducing Derek Dee, Maridin/ with Melanie Marquez in a special role