THE 2000s #156: RUFA MAE QUINTO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MARVIN AGUSTIN, WITH MELANIE MARQUEZ, MYLENE DIZON, TROY MONTERO, AIZA MARQUEZ, ISABELLA DE LEON IN "SUPER-B" (2002)

A magic ring turns an ordinary woman into a superhero. She battles a couple of evil women who pose as movie idols who want to get back at her for spoiling their popularity.

"Super-B" (2002)

Neo Films

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Story & Screenplay Juan Maria Mendoza

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Production Design Dante Nico Garcia

Music Ricky del Rosario

Direction Joyce Bernal

Cast Rufa Mae Quinto (in the title role), Marvia Agustin/ Also starring Melanie Marquez, Mylene Dizon, Troy Montero, Aiza Marquez, Isabella de Leon, Dick Israel, Maria Isabel Lopez, Marissa Delgado

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THE 2000s #149: RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR., ASSUNTA DE ROSSI, WITH ROI VINZON, LONG MEJIA, DICK ISRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS, BRYAN REVILLA, DINDO ARROYO IN "KILABOT AT KEMBOT" (2002)

A tattoo artist cum undercover agent falls in love with a nightclub dancer who now dances privately for an impotent leader of a kidnap-for-ransom syndicate. Conflict arises after he refuses her request to stop dancing.

"Kilabot at Kembot" (2002)

Imus Productions/ GMA Films

Release Date May 29, 2002

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Cinematography George Tutanes

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Assunta de Rossi/ Also starring Roi Vinzon, Long Mejia, Dick Israel, Jaime Fabregas, Bryan Revilla, Dindo Arroyo, Edgar Mande, Brando Legaspi, Tom Olivar, Edwin Reyes, Levi Ocampo, R.G. Gutierrez

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THE 2000s #137: ROBIN PADILLA, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ, WITH RAVEN VILLANUEVA, ROMMEL PADILLA, JOHNNY DELGADO, BERTING LABRA, ROLDAN AQUINO, DICK ISRAEL IN "HARI NG SELDA: ANAK NI BABAY AMA 2" (2002)

Curiosity leads a psychology student to learn more about a mysterious inmate whose quiet personality is feared by his fellow prisoners. They eventually fall in love but the lady has to sacrifice her love so that the land that the prison is standing on will no longer be transferred to the province.

"Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2" (2002)

Viva Films

Release Date March 30, 2002

Story and Screenplay Robin Padilla, Deo Fajardo, Jr.

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Production Design Rei Nicolas

Musical Director Rey Valera

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Robin Padilla, Angelika dela Cruz/ Also starring Raven Villanueva, Rommel Padilla, Johnny Delgado, Berting Labra, Roldan Aquino, Dick Israel, Evangeline Pascual, Flora Gasser, Jordan Castillo, Dexter Doria

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THE 2000s #133: FERNANDO POE, JR., DINA BONNEVIE, ROI VINZON, KAYE ABAD, ROBERT AREVALO, RICARDO CEPEDA, PAQUITO DIAZ, DICK ISRAEL, CHARLIE DAVAO IN "BATAS NG LANSANGAN" (2002)

After being suspended, a soldier decides instead to search for his wife's killers. He returns home to a sulking daughter (because he left her years ago) and a town now under the control of scrupulous individuals engaged in drugs and vices.

"Batas ng Lansangan" (2002)

Maverick Films

Release Date February 27, 2002

Screenplay Manny Buising

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Dina Bonnevie, Roi Vinzon, Kaye Abad, Robert Arevalo, Ricardo Cepeda, Paquito Diaz, Dick Israel, Charlie Davao

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THE 2000s # 93: EDDIE GARCIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH JACKIE FORSTER, ROBIN DA ROSA, MICHELLE BAYLE, JAIME FABREGAS, DICK ISRAEL, BERNARDO BERNARDO, BERTING LABRA IN "SANGGANO'T SANGGAGO" (2001)

Conquering his fear, a man agrees to share a home with an ex-convict who claims that he is the real owner of the house. They soon find out that the former's boss is the same man who set up the ex-convict. They now find a way to expose him and his illegal activities.

"Sanggano't Sanggago" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date October 10, 2001

Story and Screenplay Sherwin Buenvenida, Rolf Mahilom, Al Tantay, 

Edward Trespeces, Michiko Yamamoto

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design AlexOchoa

Musical Director Elhmir Saison

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Al Tantay

Cast Eddie Garcia, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Jackie Forster, Robin Da Rosa, Michelle Bayle, Jaime Fabregas, Dick Israel, Bernardo Bernardo, Berting Labra, Aiza Marquez, Caloy Alde, Cris Daluz, John Lesaca

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THE 2000s # 89: RONNIE RICKETTS, MARIZ RICKETTS, WITH ROMMEL MONTANO, KLAUDIA KORONEL, DICK ISRAEL, DINKY DOO, JR., IN "MANO MANO 2: UBUSAN NG LAKAS" (2001)

 A young man proves his worth as a competent street fighter.

"Mano Mano 2: Ubusan ng Lakas" (2001)

Maverick Films

Release Date September 12, 2001

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Ronnie Ricketts

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editor Francis Vinarao

Production Design Noel Luna

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronnie Ricketts

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Mariz Ricketts/ Also starring Rommel Montano, Klaudia Koronel, Dick Israel, Dinky Doo, Jr., Alvin Anson, Maritess Samson, Manjo del Mundo, Edgar Mande

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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 # 76: ACE VERGEL, ANTOINETTE TAUS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN AND PIEL MORENA, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., DICK ISRAEL, BOB SOLER, JEAN SABURIT IN "CARTA ALAS, HUWAG KA NANG HUMIRIT" (2991)

A police captain is being implicated in the death of his friend, also a police informer. He now has to gather evidence  and witnesses to pin down the mayor's attorney who turns out to be the leader of a carnapping syndicate and the real culprit.

"Carta Alas, Huwag Ka Nang Humirit" (2001)

FLT Films International

Release Date May 30, 2011

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Production Design Winky Gonzales

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Ace Vergel, Antoinette Taus, Wowie de Guzman and Piel Morena/ with Efren Reyes, Jr., Dick Israel, Bob Soler. Jean Saburit

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THE 2000s # 73: AGA MUHLACH, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH GLORIA ROMERO, TESSIE TOMAS, BERNARD PALANCA, JOHN PRATS, MANDY OCHOA, JULIA CLARETE IN "NARINIG MO NA BA ANG L8EST?" (2001)

The office grapevine is abuzz after its straight and serious writer is paired with the agency's sexy and happy-go-lucky art director to work on a project.

"Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est?" (2001)

Star Cinema

Release Date April 25, 2001

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Tessie Tomas, Bernard Palanca, John Prats, Mandy Ochoa, Julia Clarete, Don Laurel, Don Escudero, Jae Espano, Dick Israel, Gabe Mercado, Joy Ortega, Carlo Munoz, Ogie Diaz, Andrea del Rosario, Ricky Rivero

 

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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

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THE NINETIES # 1104: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BETH TAMAYO, MAT RANILLO III, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN "ASKAL (ASONG KALYA)" (1999)

After losing his old mentor, a man promises himself that he will do everything, even get involved in illegal activities, just to get rich so that he can help all the street children and give them a fighting chance in life.

"Askal (Asong Kalye)" (1999)

JVS Productions

Release Date October 27, 1999

Story and Screenplay John Regala

Cinematography Danny Dauz

Film Editor Augusto Salvador, Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Catalino Tablizo

Musical Director Andrew E.

Direction John Regala

Cast John Regala (in the title role), Beth Tamayo, Mat Ranillo III, William Martinez, Mikee Villanueva, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ Also starring Levy Ignacio, CJ Ramos, Jonar Aristorenas, Boy Francisco, Wex Milan

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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 # 1015: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH JAY MANALO, BONG VILLAFUERTE, SUSAN JANE RITTER, DICK ISRAEL, RUEL VERNAL IN "GINTO'T Pilak" 91998)

A man and a woman are being hunted by the Yakuza after the woman received a lot of money and precious information from a dead member of the group.

"Ginto't Pilak"(1998)

Viva Films

Release Date November 11, 1998

Story Henry Nadong, Romy Suzara

Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Jr.

Cinematography Pablo 'Ambo' Bautista

Film Editor Alvin Vinarao

Production Design Ben Paumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Jay Manalo, Bony Villafuerte, Susan Jane Ritter, Dick Israel, Ruel Vernal, Roldan Aquino, Berting Labra, Bella Flores, Gabriel Romulo, Wilson Go, Val Iglesias, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Tsing Tong Tsai, Dinah Dominguez, Romy Romulo, Vic Varrion

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

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THE NINETIES # 990: JOKO DIAZ, JOHN REGALA, RUFA MAE QUINTO, AYA MEDEL, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, DICK ISRAEL, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, BRANDON RAMIREZ AND INTRODUCING JAM MELENDEZ IN "SQUALA" (1998)

A young man follows the footsteps of his father who is killed by a former ally and starts to lead a group of small time carnappers.

"Squala" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date June 24, 1998

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong, Dick Israel

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director William Yusi

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Joko Diaz, John Regala, Rufa Mae Quinto, Aya Medel, Paquito Diaz, Dick Israel, Lee Robin Salazar, Brandon Ramirez/ Introducing Jam Melendez/ Also starring Janice Jurado, Gladys Reyes, Blakdyak, Berting Labra, Allan Muhlach, Richard Quan      

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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 SEVENTIES # 1282: JAY ILAGAN, REY MALONZO, DINDO FERNANDO, ELLEN ESGUERRA AND BETH BAUTISTA IN "ABEL AT CAIN" (1979)

"Abel at Cain" (1979)

Diamond Productions

Release Date April 20, 1979

Cinematography Vic Anao

Musical Director Gabby Castellano

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jun Posadas

Cast Jay Ilagan, Rey Malonzo, Dindo Fernando, Ellen Esguerra and Beth Bautista/ Also starring Dick Israel, Clem Parsons, Jun Santos, Gil Arceo, Rico Villa, Roy Caoile, Clem Fernandez, carlos Diaz/ Guest star Ike Lozada, Allan Valenzuela, Gwendolyn Yee, Eddie Ilagan

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THE SEVENTIES # 1280: ACE VERGEL, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHANDA ROMERO, WITH IMELDA ILANAN, PHILIP GAMBOA, ANITA LINDA, LITO ANZURES, DICK ISRAEL, FANNY (SERRANO) AND TONY FERRER (IN A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION) IN "SUGPUIN: HOLDUPPERS" (1979)

"Sugpuin: Holduppers" 91979)

Emperor Films International, Inc.

Release Date May 4, 1979

Story Johnny Ramirez

Cinematography Louie Chiong

Film Editor Segundo Ramos

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Direction Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Ace Vergel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chanda Romero/ Also starring Imelda Ilanan, Philip Gamboa, Anita Linda, Lito Anzures, Dick Israel, Fanny Serrano/ with the special participation of Tony Ferrer

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THE NINETIES # 953: JINGGOY ESTRADA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AMANDA PAGE, BETH TAMAYO, DANTE RIVERO, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN "STREBEL, GESTAPO NG MAYNILA" (1998)

Based on a true story of one of Manila's top cops in the 1960s, a policeman shows why the Western Police District was tagged as 'Manila's Finest.'

"Strebel, Gestapo ng Maynila" (1998)

J & R Films, Viva Films

Release Date January 21, 1998

Story and Screenplay Robert Strebel, Senen Dimaguiba

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Cast Jinggoy Estrada (in the title role), Amanda Page, Beth Tamayo, Dante Rivero, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ Also starring Perla Bautista, Luz Valdez, Romy Diaz, Rolly Quizon, Brando Legaspi, Ray Ventura, Romy Romulo, Rene Hawkins, Gerard Ejercito, Oliver Osorio, Benedict Aquino, Jing Abalos, Joey Padilla, Bernard Fabiosa, Ernie Forte, Caloy Salvador

THE NINETIES # 929: RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR., MIKEE COJUANGCO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH DANIEL FERNANDO, ROLDAN AQUINO, REZ CORTEZ, DICK ISRAEL, KING GUTIERREZ IN "BUHAY MO'Y BUHAY KO RIN" (1997)

A dedicated cop goes after a dreaded syndicate to avenge the death of his girlfriend.

"Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date November 19, 1997

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Mikee Cojuangco, Albert Martinez, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Daniel Fernando, Roldan Aquino, Rez Cortez, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez, Marithez Samson, Lorli Villanueva, Tia Pusit, Ric Arellano, Dinky Doo, Jr., Renato del Prado, Jaime Fabregas, Ernie Zarate, Ernie Forte, Fred Moro, Edwin Reyes, Rene Matias

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