THE 2000s # 116: DINA BONNEVIE, EDU MANZANO, RICA PERALEJO, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, CARLOS MORALES, PATRICIA JAVIER IN NICK JOAQUIN'S "TATARIN" (2001)

A strange ritual makes women forget their inhibitions and allow them to break free from the bonds that old society dictates to them.

"Tatarin" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date December 25, 2001

An Official Entry to the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival

Screenplay Ricardo Lee, Tikoy Aguiluz, Mirana Medina- Bhunjun, Dez Bautista

Film Editor Mirana Medina- Bhunjun

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Design Dez Bautista

Musical Director Willy Cruz

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Dina Bonnevie, Edu Manzano, Rica Peralejo/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, Carlos Morales, Patricia Javier/ with Ces Quesada, Kristine Jaca, Maui Taylor, Archie Ventosa, Tony Amador, Chin Chin Gutierrez

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THE 2000s # 67: PHILLIP SALVADOR, EDU MANZANO, INA RAYMUNDO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, BOB SOLER, PERLA BAUTISTA, DINDO ARROYO, ERNIE ZARATE IN "KAAWAY HANGGANG HUKAY" (2001)

A military man is puzzled why his close PMA buddy has turned bitter and is now out to destroy him.

"Kaaway Hanggang Hukay" (2001)

RS Productions

Release Date March 7, 2001

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Cinematography Val Dauz

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Phillip Salvador, Edu Manzano, Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Bob Soler, Perla Bautista, Dindo Arroyo, Ernie Zarate, Gamaliel Viray, Sauro Cotoco, Denver Razon

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THE 2000s # 51: HILDA KORONEL, EDU MANZANO, DINA BONNEVIE, JOHNNY DELGADO, JOEL TORRE, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARVIN AGUSTIN, JERICHO ROSALES AND MS. GLORIA ROMERO IN "TANGING YAMAN" (2000)

Three siblings now lead separate lives. Old resentments begin to surface, even spilling over to the next generation, as they come together to settle a land dispute while trying to cope with the sickness of the family's grand matriarch.

"Tanging Yaman" (2000)

Star Cinema

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Shaira Mella Salvador. Raymond Lee, Laurice Guillen

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Lee Meily

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Laurice Gullien

Cast Hilda Koronel, Edu Manzano, Dina Bonnevie, Johnny Delgado, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Marvin Agustin, Jericho Rosales and Ms. Gloria Romero/ Also starring John Prats, Carol Banawa, CJ Ramos and Shaina Magdayao/ Introducing Janette McBride/ With the special participation of Dominic Ochoa/ with Lou Veloso, Jose Mari Avellana, Leo Rialp, Lucy Quinto, Mae-Ann Adonis, Ina Feleo

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THE 2000s # 44: MARICEL SORIANO, EDU MANZANO, ANGELU DE LEON, JAY MANALO, WITH YNEZ VENERACION, MAUREEN MAURICIO, BERNARD PALANCA, PERLA BAUTISTA IN "ABANDONADA" (2000)

A woman returns home from abroad only to find out that her husband has deserted her and brought their son to live with his new partner. Without the knowledge of her husband, she applies as a household in the new home to get her son back.

"Abandonada" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date November 29, 2000

Story and Screenplay Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta, Monino Duque

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edie Manzano, Angelu de Leon, Jay Manalo/ Also starring Ynez Veneracion, Maureen Mauricio, Bernard Palanca, Perla Bautista, Mel Kimura, Tita de Villa, Gigette Reyes, Jim Pebanco, Tony Mabesa, Angelo Macam, King Alcala, Jon Romano, Jackie Castillejos

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 2000s # 11: SHARON CUNETA, RICHARD GOMEZ, WITH EDU MANZANO, CARMINA VILLARROEL, ANGEL AQUINO, CIARA SOTTO, ROSEMARIE GIL IN "MINSAN, MINAHAL KITA" (2000)

Against all odds, a man and a woman get involved in an illicit love affair. Conflict further arises when she decides to leave her violent husband while her lover refuses to leave his own family.

"Minsan, Minahal Kita" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date February 23, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee, Olivia Lamasan

Cinematography Shayne Sarte

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Direction Olivia M. Lamasan

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Carmina Villarroel, Angel Aquino, Ciara Sotto, Rosemarie Gil, January Isaac, Marvin Agustin, Kristine Hermosa, Bonggoy Manahan, Ama Quiambao, Andrea del Rosario, Gabe Mercado, Patty Wilson

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THE NINETIES # 1078: EDU MANZANO, INA RAYMUNDO AND ZOREN LEGASPI, WITH RICHARD BONNIN, NINO MUHLACH, CHARLIE DAVAO, RUEL VERNAL, BING DAVAO, ORESTES OJEDA IN "MARKADO" (1999)

A woman who has changed her whole identity to protect herself is running once again from the same syndicate she worked for but testified against.

"Markado" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date July 21, 1999

Screenplay Peck Pinon

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Francisco Vinarao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Edu Manzano, Ina Raymundo and Zoren Legaspi/ Also starring Richard Bonnin, Nino Muhlach, Charlie Davao, Ruel Vernal, Orestes Ojeda, Peck Pinon, Ric Arellano, Bing Davao, Jess Sanchez, Alex David, Frank Lapid, Mike Vergel

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THE NINETIES # 1060: EDU MANZANO, SUNSHINE CRUZ, GARDO VERSOZA AND INTRODUCING PATRICIA JAVIER IN "ANG KABIT NI MRS. MONTERO" (1999)

A woman falls for the hacienda's guard as her invalid husband finds joy in his sexy therapist. As rumor spreads in the hacienda about his wife's illicit affair, the humiliated husband plots to kill his wife's lover.

"Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero" (`1999)

Viva Films

Release Date May 12, 1999

Screenplay Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo Reyes, Paul Daza

Cinematography Richard Padernal

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Gabriel Fernandez

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario,Jr.

Direction Peque Gallaga and Loronzo 'Lore; Redyes

Cast Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Gardo Versoza/ Introducing Patricia Javier/ Also starring Junell Hernando, Marissa Delgado, Teresa Loyzaga, John Lapus, Subas Herrero

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THE NINETIES # 1027: JOLINA MAGDANGAL, JACLYN JOSE, RITA AVILA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE AND EDU MANZANO, WITH JASON SALCED0, ANNA LARRUCEA, EMMAN ABELEDA IN "PUSO NG PASKO" (1998)

Four miserable children are thrown out of their own house by their cruel aunts. A fairy makes their wishes come true.

"Puso ng Pasko" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Cinematography Richard Pedernal

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Gina Marasigan

Musical Director Marc Aramian

Story, Screenplay and Direction Peque Gallaga. Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Jolina Magdangal, Jaclyn Jose, Rita Avila, Cherry Pie Picache and Edu Manzano/ Also starring Jason Salcedo, Anna Larrucea, Emman Abeleda, Justin Simoy, Korinne Lirio/ with Anita Linda, Jimmy Fabregas, Manny Castaneda, Lara Fabregas

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THE NINETIES # 992: ROI VINZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, RITA AVILA, EFREN REYES, JR., JORGE ESTREGAN, ROMY DIAZ, ROLDAN AQUINO, KING GUTIERREZ IN "JESUS SALONGA, ALYAS BOY INDIAN" (1998)

A Sampaloc-based hoodlum of the 1960s lives a violent life but he has a magnanimous heart for the poor.

"Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian" (1998)

GP Films

Release Date July 8, 1998

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rey dela Rea

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Roi Vinzon

Cast Roi Vinzon, Edu Manzano, Efren Reyes, Jr., Rita Avila, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Roldan Aquino, King Gutierrez, Boy Fernandez, Lucita Soriano, Vic Varrion, Joanne Pascual, Naty Santiago, Gem Castillo, Levi Ignacio, Tony Bagyo, Danny Labra, Robert Miller, Danny Riel, Rhey Roldan, Boy Roque, Eddie Tuazon

THE NINETIES # 848: PATRICK GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, EULA VALDEZ, ANNA LARRUCEA IN "BATANG PX" (1997)

After the mother's series of failed relationships and after her son finds out that his American father has no intentions of taking him to America, a Filipina mother and her Amerasian son realize that they are all the family that they need.

"Batang PX" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date May 7, 1997

Cinematography Ding Achacoso

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Patrick Garcia (in the title role), Edu Manzano, Zsa Zsa Padilla/ together with Nida Blanca, Cherry Pie Picache, Eula Valdez, Anna Larrucea/ Also starring Myrna Castillo, Mon Confiado, Ogie Diaz/ Introducing Piolo Pascual, Laura James

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THE NINETIES # 842: HILDA KORONEL, EDU MANZANO, DINDI GALLARDO, JENNY SYQUIA, MELISSE 'MUMAY' SANTIAGO IN "HANGGANG DITO NA LANG" (1997)

A married sales executive's life gets doubly complicated when he falls for his mistress's sister, loses his job and tries to attend to his duties as a father.

"Hanggang Dito Na Lang" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date April 23, 1997

Story and Screenplay Tessie Tomas

Cinematography Ricardo 'Carding' Herrera

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Edu Manzano, Hilda Koronel, Dindi Gallardo, Jenny Syquia, Melisse 'Mumay' Santiago,/ Also starring Cita Astals, Jay Simon, Tessie Tomas, Tessie Villarama, Madame Auring, Gino Ilustre, Elmer Jamias, Kooch Mapua

THE NINETIES # 838: REDFORD WHITE, BABALU, EDU MANZANO, AGOT ISIDRO, WITH PAOLO CONTIS, CJ RAMOS, CARLO AQUINO, PAULA PERALEJO IN "I DO! I DIE!! (D'YOS KO 'DAY!)" (1997)

Four kids hatch a plan to save their parents' marriage by leaving them alone in Baguio. Two loonies complicate things when they try to get back at the kid's father for firing them from their work.

"I Do! I Die!! (D'yos ko 'Day!)" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date April 16, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ipe Pelino, Woodrow Serafin, Jose Bartolome, Divino Reyes

Cinematography Oscar Querijero

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Cast Redford White, Babalu, Edu Manzano, Agot Isidro/ Also starring Paolo Contis, CJ Ramos, Carlo Aquino, Paula Peralejo/ with Pocholo Montes, Minnie Aguilar, Jojie Isla, Mhalou Crisologo, Bert Olivar/ with the special participation of Glydel Mercado, Delia Razon, Marita Zobel

THE NINETIES # 819: MARICEL SORIANO, EDU MANZANO, MARICEL LAXA, WITH NIDA BLANCA, GLADYS REYES, CHERRY PIE PICACHE CHRISTOPHER ROXAS, EMAN ABELEDA IN "MINSAN LAMANG MAGMAMAHAL" (1997)

A young mother finds herself in a deep emotional dilemma as his estranged husband returns with his current mistress and gets too close to their son. She realizes that she still has feelings for the man.

"Minsan Lamang Magmamahal" (1997)

MAQ Films

Release Date February 26, 1997

Cinematography Eduardo Jarlego

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buemcamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Gladys Reyes, Cherry Pie Picache, Christopher Roxas, Eman Abeleda, Mia Gutierrez/ with Mel Kimura, Gilleth Sandico, Jackie Castillejo, Irma Adlawan, Angie Castrence, Mike Austria, Menggie Cobarubias, Joshua Spafford

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THE NINETIES # 809: ACE ESPINOSA, EDU MANZANO, AMANDA PAGE, MARK GIL, MARITONI FERNANDEZ IN "SIMARON: BARYA LANG ANG HALAGA NG ULO MO" (1997)

The generosity of a retired general's son knows no bounds but when he is hunted by a syndicate, he finds himself alone in the game and there is no other recourse but to fight back.

"Simaron: Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date January 22, 1997

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Jun Aristorenas

Cast Ace Espinosa, Edu Manzano, Amanda Page, Mark Gil, Maritoni Fernandez/ Also starring Jon Achaval, Sofia Alfonso, Chinggoy Alonso, Jun Aristorenas, Alex Cunanan, Levi Ignacio, Jake Joson, Brandon Legaspi, Willie Revillame, Jessica Rodriguez, Boy Roque, Chris Warner

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THE NINETIES # 781: EDU MANZANO AND LUISITO ESPINOSA (WBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION), WITH SHARMAINE SUAREZ, JESS LAPID, JR., CHARLIE DAVAO, ROMY DIAZ, CONRAD POE AND MAX ALVARADO IN "BAGSIK NG KAMAO" (1996)

"Bagsik na Kamao" (1996)

EDL Productions

Released thru Premiere Entertainment Productions

Release Date December 11, 1996

Story and Screenplay Oden Amurao

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Edu Manzano and Luisito Espinosa (WBC Featherweight Champion)/ Also starring Sharmaine Suraez, Jess Lapid, Jr., Charlie Davao, Romy Diaz, Conrad Poe, Dindo Arroyo, Renato Robles, Rex Lapid, Frank Lapid, Romy Blanco, Eddie del Mar, Jr., Miko Manzon and Max Alvarado/ Guest star- Myrna Castillo

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THE NINETIES # 780: IAN VENERACION (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, JORGE ESTREGAN, LITO LEGASPI, LARA MORENA AND JENNIFER MENDOZA IN "TOTOY HITMAN, BATAS KO ANG HAHATOL" (1996)

"Totoy Hitman, Batas Ko ang Hahatol" (1996)

OctoArts Films & Cinemax Studios

Release Date December 4, 1996

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong, Chris Pablo

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Production Design Rene Clarido

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Orly R. Ilacad

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ian Veneracion (in the title role), Edue Manzano, Jorge Estregan, Lito Legaspi, Lara Morena and Jennifer Mendoza/ Also starring Levi Ignacio, Marita Zobel, Roldan Aquino, Johnny Vicar/ Introducing Celina Cortez/ Guest Appearance- Charlie Davao

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THE NINETIES # 774: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., AIKO MELENDEZ, WITH EDU MANZANO, ZOREN LEGASPI, EMILIO GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ, LITO LEGASPI, KING GUTIERREZ, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "KUNG MARUNONG KANG MAGDASAL UMPISAHAN MO NA!" (1996)

"Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date November 13, 1996

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong'' Revilla, Jr., Aiko Melendez/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi, Emilio Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Lito Legaspi, King Gutierrez, Roldan Aquino, Perla Bautista/ Co-starring Subas Herrero, ErnieZarate, Levi Ignacio, Jojo Bautista, Fred Moro, Telly Babasa, Rhey Roldan, Tom Olivar, Rey Solo, Ernie Forte, Danny Riel, Johnny Vicar, Edwin Reyes, Bobby Oreo, Guio Marcelo, Vic Belaro, Tom Olano, Bimbo Bautista, Nash Espinosa, Joe Baltazar, Joe Jardi

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THE NINETIES # 694: EDU MANZANO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, WITH MARK GIL, BEMBOL ROCO, JENETTE FERNANDO, PERLA BAUTISTA, ROLDAN AQUINO AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN TUBUSIN MO NG BALA ANG PUSO KO" (1996)

"Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko" (1996)

OctoArts Films and Cinemax Studios

Release Date March 14, 1996

Story Edu Manzano

Screenplay Henry Nadong, Humilde 'Meek Roxas, Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal, Toto Natividad

Production Designer Sonny Felix, Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Orly Ilacad

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Edu Manzano, Anjanette Abayari/ Also starring Mark Gil, Bembol Roco, Jenette Fernando, Perla Bautista, Roldan Aquino and Ronaldo Valdez/ with Archie Adamos, Pocholo Montes, Dexter Doria

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THE NINETIES # 687: MARICELSORIANO, EDU MANZANO, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON-ROA, JACKIE LOU BLANCO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, TERESA LOYZAGA, JOLINA MAGDANGAL, ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, RICO YAN IN "AMA...INA...ANAK" (1996)

"Ama...Ina...Anak" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 29, 1996

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano/ Also starring Boorts Anson- Roa, Jackie Lou Blanco, Cherry Pie Picache, Teresa Loyzaga, Jolina Magdangal, Angelica Panganiban, Rico Yan/ with Subas Herrero, Stefano Mori, Nonie Buencamino, Joshua Zamora, Mike Austria, Ogie Diaz, Lulu Arieta, Olga Natividad, Angie Castrence, Mon Confiado

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