THE 2000s #155: SHARON CUNETA, JUDY ANN SANTOS, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, DINGDONG DANTES, WITH ROSEMARIE GIL, TONY MABESA, PINKY AMADOR IN "MAGKAPATID" (2002)

The harmonious relationship of a successful doctor and her sister is shattered after their sons both drown while in a school outing.

"Magkapatid" (2002)

Viva Films

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Story & Screenplay Mel Mendoza-del Rosario

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Cinematography Leslie Garchitorena

Production Design Nancy Arcega

Music Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel lamangan

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Judy Ann Santos, Christopher de Leon, Dingdong Dantes/ Also starring Rosemarie Gil, Tony Mabesa, Pinky Amador, Mark Angelo Wilson, Cyrus Valdez, Alfred Labatos

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THE 2000s # 121: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, DINA BONNEVIE, RICKY DAVAO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, PAOLO MONTALBAN IN "AMERICAN ADOBO" (2002)

Five friends share different stories of life and love as they battle loneliness while working in New York.

"American Adobo" (2002)

ABS- CBN Entertainment

Release Date January 16, 2002

Screenplay Vincent Nebrida

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Cinematography Lee Meily

Production Design  Fiel Zabat

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalban/ with Sandy Andolong, Randy Becker, Keesha Sharp and Gloria Romero

THE 2000s # 77: CESAR MONTANO, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, SUNSHINE CRUZ, PATRICIA JAVIER IN "ALAS DOSE" (2001)

A bomb squad chief is out to stop the series of bombings and catch the bomber whose only purpose is to free his mentor, an anti-government rebel.

"Alas Dose" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date May 30, 2001

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Cinematography Rolly  Manuel, Richard Padernal

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Cesar Montano, Christopher de Leon, Sunshine Cruz, Patricia Javier/ Also starring

 Behn Cervantes, Bon Vibar, Dick Israel, Rommel Montano, Rico J. Puno

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THE 2000s # 52: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, LORNA TOLENTINO, CHERIE GIL, WITH PATRCK GARCIA, CARLO AQUINO IN "SUGATANG PUSO" (2000)

A widow marries a man who has a son with another woman. All is well until an accident happens that turns their lives upside down.

"Sugatang Puso" (2000)

Regal Films

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Cherie Gil/ with Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Jennifer Sevilla, Lui Manansala, Menggie Cobarrubias, Miriam Pantig, Eva Darren, Pinky Amador, Jodi Sta. Maria, John Apacible, Anna Larrucea

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 # 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 # 29: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, MARICEL SORIANO, WITH GISELLE TOENGI, JAO MAPA, NONIE BUENCAMINO, GILLETH SANDICO, NIKKI VALDEZ IN "TUNAY NA MAHAL" (2000)

Casilda diagnosed with terminal cancer, has a few months to live. She finds a way for her husband to become close to a beautiful woman with the same guts and forbearance of her caliber. One she can leave all of her loved ones with when it’s time for her to go. Then, the unexpected happens…

"Tunay na Mahal" (2000)

 (Tumutol Man ang Tadhana)

Regal Films

Release Date June 28, 2000

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Christopher de leon, Maricel Soriano/ Also starring Giselle Toengi, Jao Mapa, Nonie Buencamino, Gilleth Sandico, Nikki Valdez, Menggie Cobarubias, Jessie Diaz, Ama Quiambao, Mel Kimura, Ruby Solmerano, Ed Murillo, Eugene Christensen, George Lim, Alvin Degamo

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THE NINETIES # 1117: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, JOMARI YLLANA, ANGELU DE LEON, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, BEMBOL ROCO, JAKE ROXAS IN "BULAKLAK NG MAYNILA" (1999)

Raped by her mother's paramour who is also the neighborhood toughie, a young woman tries to go on with her life after she leaves home and works as a sexy dancer. She gets retribution when her mother realizes what her lover has done to her family and kills him.

"Bulaklak ng Maynila" (1999)

Viva Films

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Monino Duque

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Jesse Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Christopher de Leon, Jomari Yllana, Angelu de Leon/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Bembol Roco, Jake Roxas, Jim Pebanco, Lester Llansang, Melisse Santiago

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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 # 1053: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ROSANNA ROCES, BOBBY ANDREWS, WITH DINDI GALLARDO, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, DANIELLA, ALICIA ALONZO, TONY MABESA IN "KATAWAN" (1999)

A cultist group orders a woman to kill a man they have cursed, but the woman falls in love with the man because of his kind heart and sterling virtues.

"Katawan" (1999)

Neo Films

Release Date March 10, 1999

Screenplay Rosauro 'Uro' de la Cruz

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Conrado 'Bing' Santos

Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas

Direction Joselito 'Abbo' de la Cruz

Cast Christopher de Leon, Rosanna Roces, Bobby Andrews, Dindi Gallardo, Leandro Baldemor, Daniella/ Also starring Alicia Alonzo, Tony Mabesa, Alicia Lane, Archie Ventosa, Dante Castro

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THE NINETIES # 1030: EDDIE GARCIA, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH ALICE DIXSON, LJ MORENO, EFREN REYES, JR., ALICIA ALONZO, CHARLIE DAVAO, MON CONFIADO IN "SAMBAHIN ANG NGALAN MO" (1998)

A young man is torn between his father who does not want him to be part of the raging war between two families and his grandfather who raised him to be his successor in that family feud.

"Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo" (1998)

MAQ Productions, Regal Films

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Eddie Garcia, Christopher de Leon, Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Alice Dixson, LJ Moreno, Efren Reyes, Jr., Alicia Alonzo, Charlie Davao, Mon Confiado, Val Iglesias, Robert Aviles/ Special Participation- Pinky Amador

Original theatrical poster of "Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo" (1998)

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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 SEVENTIES # 1281: VIC VARGAS, ELIZABETH OROPESA AND CHRISTOPHER DE LEON IN TOPO-TOPO BAREGA (DUMILA KA SA BAGA)" (1978)

"Topo-Topo Barega (Dumila Ka sa Baga)" (1978)

Movie Masters Film Patterns International, Inc.

Release Date June 23, 1978

Story and Screenplay Daniel & Medy

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director George Canseco

Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Vic Vargas, Elizabeth Oropesa and Christopher de Leon

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THE SEVENTIES # 1267: AMALIA FUENTES, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ROGER CALVIN, WITH RUDY FERNANDEZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, GREG LOZANO IN JOEY GOSIENGFIAO'S "SI RAQUEL AT SI RAFAEL" (1976)

"Si Raquel at si Rafael" (1976)

Arven Films

Release Date January 30, 1976

Story and Screenplay Toto Belano

Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Amalia Fuentes, Christopher de Leon, Roger Calvin/ Also starring Rudy Fernandez, Charlie Davao, Greg Lozano

(Movie Ad- Courtesy of Roger Calvin and Joey Perlado)

THE NINETIES # 946: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, MARICEL SORIANO, JUDY ANN SANTOS, WITH GINA PARENO, SPENCER REYES AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN "NASAAN ANG PUSO" (1997)

Siblings draw strength from each other as they try to live with the problems brought about by their parents' separation.

"Nasaan ang Puso" (1997)

MAQ Productions

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Roy Iglesias

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Jaime Davila

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Chito S. Rono

Cast Christopher de Leon, Maricel Soriano, Judy Ann Santos/ Also starring Gina Pareno, Spencer Reyes, Efren Reyes, Jr., Mandy Ochoa, Dexter Doria, Archie Adamos, Manny Distor, Winnie Cordero and Ronaldo Valdez

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THE NINETIES # 936: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALMA CONCEPCION AND RUFFA GUTIERREZ, WITH PINKY AMADOR, ERNIE ZARATE, MIKE AUSTRIA, JUSTINE FERNANDEZ IN "HALIK" (1997)

A corporate executive is abducted by an obsessed employee. He locks her up in an abandoned house where she meets his subservient mistress. The two women become friends and plot to take matters into their own hands.

"Halik" (1997)

Regal Films

 An Available Light Productions

Release Date December 3, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Larry Matic

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Christopher de Leon, Alma Concepcion and Ruffa Gutierrez/ Also starring Pinky Amador, Ernie Zarate, Mike Austria, Justine Fernandez, Roy Rodrigo, Emman Abeleda, Chandro Concepcion, Sharon Condes, Alma Lerma, Mike Lloren, Tess Villarama/ Introducing William Thio

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THE NINETIES # 883: VILMA SANTOS, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, PIA PILAPIL, TIMMY CRUZ, RUBY MORENO, ANTOINETTE TAUS AND MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO IN "HANGGANG NGAYON IKA'Y MINAMAHAL" (1997)

A couple goes on a trial separation but their kids suffer. A death in the family brings the couple back together again and after sorting out their differences, they live together again to the delight of their children.

"Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date July 23, 1997

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza- del Rosario

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua, Jens Peter Gaw

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cast Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon/ Also starring Charito Solis, Pia Pilapil, Timmy Cruz, Ruby Moreno, Antoinette Taus and Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago/ with Chinggoy Alonso, Alvin Anson, Racquel Villavicencio, Ernie Zarate, Gamaliel Viray

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THE NINETIES # 743: SHARON CUNETA, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, WITH NIDA BLANCA, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, CAMILLE PRATS, PATRICK GARCIA, RICO YAN IN "MADRASTA" (1996)

"Madrasrta" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 14, 1996

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Olivia M. Lamasan

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor John David G. Hukom

Production Design Jayjay Medina

Music Willy Cruz

Direction Olivia M. Lamasan

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Claudine Barretto, Camille Prats, Patrick Gracia, Rico Yan/ Co-starring Eula Valdez, Cris Vilanueva, Teresa Loyzaga, Tita Munoz, Koko Trnidad, Vangie Labalan, Shielu Bharwani, Cheng Avellana

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THE NINETIES # 712: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, REGINE VELASQUEZ, WITH BING LOYZAGA, BOBBY ANDREWS, KIM DELOS SANTOS, HAROLD MACASERO, JR DE LIMA, MELISSE SANTIAGO IN "WANTED: PERFECT MOTHER" (1996)

"Wanted: Perfect Mother" (1996)

Neo Films

Release Date May 8, 1996

Story Mars Ravelo

 Screenplay Melissa Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Louie Ocampo, Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cast Christopher de Leon, Regine Velasquez/ Also starring Bing Loyzaga, Bobby Andrews, Kim delos Santos, Harold Macasero, JR de Lima, Melisse Santiago, Kate Gomez, Mandy Ochoa, Winnie Cordero

THE NINETIES # 699: MAT RANILLO III (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, GABBY CONCEPCION, RICKY DAVAO, AGA MUHLACH, AMY AUSTRIA, LORNA TOLENTINO, RUDY FERNANDEZ AND AN ALL-STAR CAST IN "KRISTO" (1996)

"Kristo" (1996)

Ben G. Yalung Productions, Oasis of Love Community

and Cine Suerte, Inc.

Release Date March 27, 1996

Screenplay Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Ben G. Yalung, Ruben Arthur Nicdao

Cinematography Larry manda

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ruben Arthur Nicdao

Musical Director Lutgardo Abad

Direction Ben G. Yalung

Cast Mat Ranillo III (in the title role), Christopher de Leon, Gabby Concepcion, Ricky Davao, Aga Muhlach, Amy Austria, Lorna Tolentino, Rudy Fernandez, Dante Rivero, Paquito Diaz, Efren Reyes, Jr., Gardo Versoza, George Estregan, Jr., Daniel Fernando, Romy Diaz, Luz Valdez, Marita Zobel and an All-Star Cast

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