THE 2000s #153: ELIZABETH OROPESA, MARK GIL, ALLEN DIZON, RICHARD QUAN, BARBARA MILANO, RAVEN VILLANUEVA, YDA MANZANO, JENINE DESIDERIO IN "MAMASAN" (2002)

A woman's thriving "escort services" business is threatened when one of his wards rebels and put up a similar business, thus providing stiff competition.

"Mamasan" (2002)

FLT Films

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Story & Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Production Design Winky Gonzales

Music Sunny Ilacad

Direction Joey Romero

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Mark Gil, Allan Dizon, Richard Quan, Barbara Milano, Raven Villanuieva, Yda Manzano, Jenine Desiderio

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THE 2000s #147: JUDY ANN SANTOS, DINGDONG DANTES, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, CANDY PANGILINAN, DENNIS PADILLA, ANNE CURTIS, KATYA SANTOS IN "AKALA MO..." (2002)

A security guard has a chance at love after she is stabbed by a knife intended for the man she is deeply infatuated with---a handsome tenet of the condominium she is assigned to guard.

"Akala Mo..." (2002)

Viva Films

Release Date May 22, 2022

Screenplay Mel Mendoza- del Rosario

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Cinematography Odyssey Flores

Music Rey Infante

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Lyle Sacris

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Dingdong Dantes/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Candy Pangilinan, Dennis Padilla, Ann Curtis, Katya Santos

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THE 2000s #135: BARBARA MILANO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, RICKY BELMONTE AND MELANIE MARQUEZ, WITH JOHN APACIBLE, RICHARD QUAN, PAULO RIVERO, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ IN "ESKANDALOSA" (2002)

Her past  led a young lady to become promiscuous but her community is outraged with scandalous relationship.

"Eskandalosa" (2002)

FLT Films International

Release Date March 6, 2002

Screenplay Joven M. Tan

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Sunny Ilacad

Direction Joven M. Tan

Cast Barbara Milano, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ricky Belmonte and Melanie Marquez/ Also starring John Apacible, Richard Quan, Paulo Rivero, Francis Enriquez, Ruby Padilla, Aldo Rivero

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THE 2000s # 113: LJ MORENO, MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO/ WITH EULA VALDEZ, TONTON GUTIERREZ, ANA CAPRI, RAYMOND BAGATSING IN "DI KITA MA-REACH" (2001)

While doing her thesis, a graduating psychology student meets and falls in love with an expert billiards player who lives in the slums. Her mother, a fiscal, disapproves. Their relationship is further tested when she is later kidnapped by members of a syndicate whose case is with her mother.

"Di Kita Ma-Reach" (2001)

Ecorp Films

Release Date December 25, 2001

An Official Entry to the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival

Story and Screenplay Marlon Rivero

Film Editor Rene Tala

Cinematography Val Dauz

Production Design Allan Leynes

Musical Director William Yusi

Direction Wilfredo 'Willy' Milan

Cast LJ Moreno, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo/ Also starring Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez, Ana Capri, Raymond Bagatsing, Yam Ledesma, Ervin Mateo/ with Elizabeth Oropesa, Tommy Abuel, Manjo del Mundo, Bearwin Meily

THE 2000s # 61: BERNADETTE ALLYSON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANTOINETTE TAUS, ONEMIG BONDOC, ELIZABETH OROPESA, GLADYS REYES AND AN ALL STAR CAST, THREE EPISODES, THREE DIRECTORS IN "TABI TABI PO" (2001)

*A fitness instructor's desire to live a normal life is hindered by her vampire relatives.

*Underworld creatures help a young woman find the truth behind her father's mysterious death.

*Two demon sisters are in constant battle as one wants a normal life while the other is serious in destroying mankind.

"Tabi Tabi Po" (2001)

FLT Filims

Release Date January 31, 2001

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Three Episodes

Episode 1- "Vampira"

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Bernadette Allyson, Wowie de Guzman, Izza Ignacio, Stefano Mori, Michael Roy Jornales, Jefferson Long, Berting Labra, Enrico Contreras, Joanna Gonzales

Episode 2- "Engkantada"

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Antoinette Taus, Onemig Bondoc, Joanne Quintas, Alvin Anson, Cita Astals, Jessette Prospero, Richard Joson

Episode 3- "Demonyita"

Direction Joven Tan

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Gladys Reyes, Raymond Bagatsing, Angelica Panganiban, Piel Morena, Melissa Mendez, Bella Flores, Mely Tagasa, Cris Daluz

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THE 2000s # 56: JOYCE JIMENEZ, JAY MANALO, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, JULIO DIAZ, RICA PERALEJO IN "BALAHIBONG PUSA" (2001)

A daughter comes home to discover that her mother has taken a lover. To make matters worse, she also finds out that her mother's lover's daughter is having an affair with her boyfriend.

"Balahibong Pusa" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date January 10, 2001

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Story, Screenplay and Direction Yam Laranas

Cast Joyce Jimenez, Jay Manalo/ Also Starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Julio Diaz, Rica Peralejo

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THE 2000s # 21: PIEL MORENA, GARY ESTRADA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, TOMMY ABUEL, MIKE MAGAT, BRANDO LEGASPI IN "SENSWAL, BAKIT MASARAP ANG BAWAL?" (2000)

All hell breaks loose when the virginal sister learns that the elder sister she looks up to and who finances her studies is a professional sex worker.

"Senswal, Bakit Masarap ang Bawal?" (2000)

FLT Films International

Release Date May 15, 2000

Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Production Design Donnie Gonzales

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Edgardo Vinarao

Cast Piel Morena, Gary Estrada, Elizabeth Oropesa, Tommy Abuel, Mike Magat, Brando Legaspi/ Introducing Patricia Dans/ Also starring Alma Soriano, Venus Varga, Cloyd Robinson, Kristina Kasten, Rosanna Magdalena

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THE NINETIES # 1118: JUDY ANN SANTOS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PIOLO PASCUAL, CARMINA VILLARROEL, CHARO SANTOS, ELIZABETH OROPESA, TOMMY ABUEL, MARVIN AGUSTIN, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ IN "ESPERANZA, THE MOVIE" (1999)

 A young woman and her siblings get reunited with their mother, only to be separated again by the evil schemes of people who want to bring misery to their family.

"Esperanza, The Movie" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Dado Lumibao

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Gil Morales

Musical Director Jesse Lasaten

Direction Jerry Lopez Sineneng

Cast Judy Ann Santos (in the title role), Piolo Pascual, Carmina Villarroel, Charo Santos, Elizabeth Opropesa, Tommy Abuel, Marvin Agustin, Wowie de Guzman, Angelika dela Cruz, Tanya Garcia, Dante Rivero, Lito Legaspi, Beth Tamayo, Chat Silayan, Bembol Roco, Emman Abeleda, Joel Torre, Rosa Rosal, Melissa Mendez, Spencer Reyes

VHS Cover of "Esperanza, The Movie" signed by Director Jerry Lopez Sineneng

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 # 1085: AILA MARIE, GERARD MADRID, TOMMY ABUEL, JULIO DIAZ, JOHN ARCILLA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, MELISSA MENDEZ, ANITA LINDA, ANA CAPRI, NANETTE INVENTOR IN "BATANG PRO" (1999)

Three street children with their own harrowing backgrounds to tell, bond together in their effort to overcome the harsh realities of life.

"Batang Pro" (1999)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date August 11, 1999

Story and Screenplay Lito Casaje, Bienvenido M. Noriega Jr.

Cinematography Mariel Cruz

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Arthur Katipunan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Lito Casaje

Cast Aila Marie, Gerard Madrid, Tommy Abuel, Julio Diaz, John Arcilla, Elizabeth Oropesa, Melissa Mendez, Anita Linda, Ana Capri, Leo Rabago,Roy Rodrigo, Nanette Inventor, Richard Quan, Robert Hamilton, Marcus Madrigal

THE NINETIES # 1079: KLAUDIA KORONEL, ELIZABETH OROPESA, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, ISABEL GRANADA AND MIKE MAGAT IN LAV DIAZ'S "HUBAD SA ILALIM NG BUWAN" (1999)

A man loses his sanity after his wife commits suicide and discovers that one of his daughters was sired by another man.

"Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan" (1999)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date July 27, 1999

Screenplay Suzette Doctolero, Bong Ramos & Lav Diaz

Cinematography Louie Quirino

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Elson de Veyra

Musical Director Michelle Pritchard

Direction Lav Diaz

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Elizabeth Oropesa, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Isabel Granada and Mike Magat

Original theatrical poster of "Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan" (1999)

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THE NINETIES # 1071: GLYDEL MERCADO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, GARY ESTRADA IN "MISTER MO, LOVER KO" (1999)

After a spicy altercation, a wife and her husband's mistress bond together after realizing how their bone of contention messed up their lives and that he is not worth it after all.

"Mister Mo, Lover Ko" (1999)

Crown Seven Ventures, Inc.

Released Thru Solar Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Story and Screenplay Lualhati Bautista

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Martin Masadao

Musical Director Dennis Garcia

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Glydel Mercado, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eddie Gutierrez, Gary Estrada/ Also starring Samantha Lopez, Danny Ramos, Luz Valdez, Dexter Doria, Tony Mabesa, Richard Quan, Jim Pebanco, Gerard Ejercito

THE NINETIES # 1069: VIC SOTTO, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH PATRICIA JAVIER, NOVA VILLA, YOYONG MARTIREZ, VAL SOTTO, EARL IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ, BERTING LABRA IN "BASTA IKAW... NANGINGINIG PA!" (1999)

A man helps a feisty woman escape a syndicate which wants to kill her. They pretend to be a couple and hide in the man's province but soon love develops between the two of them.

"Basta Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa!" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Tony Y. Reyes, Ely Matawaran

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Director Toyong Nalasa

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Patricia Javier, Nova Villa, Yoyong Martirez, Val Sotto, Earl Ignacio, Romy Diaz, Berting Labra, Alicia Lane, Norman Mitchelle, Joanne Salazar, Danny Labra, Danny Cruz, Bomber Moran, Ernie Forte, Valentin Simon, / Special Participation of Elizabeth Oropesa, Jun Encarnacion, Rez Cortez

THE NINETIES # 1051: RODEL VELAYO, NINI JACINTO, GINO ILLUSTRE, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHERRIE PIE PICACHE AND INTRODUCING LEONARDO LITTON IN "BURLESK KING" (1999)

A young man's experiences open him up as a human being so that when he finally encounters his dying father, he forgets about his original mission of killing him and forgives him instead.

"Burlesk King" (1999)

Seiko Films

Release Date March 10, 1999

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Rodel Velayo, Nini Jacinto, Gino Illustre/ with Raymond Bagatsing, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherrie Pie Picache/ Introducing Leonardo Litton/ Also starring Joonee Gamboa, Joey Galvez Tonio Ortigas, Joel Lamangan

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THE NINETIES # 1029: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, GLADYS REYES, CHRISTOPHER ROXAS, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, AI-AI DE LAS ALAS, TIA PUSIT, JOEY PADILLA, BERING LABRA IN "KASAL-KASALAN SAKALAN" (1998)

A young couple tries to hide their relationship from the girl's parents who dislike the boy because he is poor. The two are forced to marry each other after they are caught in the room drying their clothes. Conflict arises when they encounter a lot of disagreements while preparing for their wedding.

"Kasal- Kasalan Sakalan" (1998)

Crown Seven Ventures, Solar Films

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Ami Aguirre

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao, Felizardo 'Jun' Vinarao

Production Design Conrado 'Bing' Santos

Musical Director Maximiano Alcaide

Direction Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cast Judy Ann Sanos, Wowie de Guzman, Gladys Reyes, Christopher Roxas/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Tia Pusit, Joey Padilla, Berting Labra

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THE NINETIES # 981: ALBERT MARTINEZ, AMANDA PAGE AND ELIZABETH OROPESA IN TIKOY AGUILUZ'S "TATSULOK" (1998)

A daughter is reunited with her mother but gets involved with her mother's lover.

"Tatsulok" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date May 20, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose F. Lacaba

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Albert Martinez, Amanda Page and Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also starring Ramil Rodriguez, Soliman Cruz, Jackie Castillejos

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THE NINETIES # 977: GARDO VERSOZA, AYA MEDEL, WITH TOFFEE CALMA, LEO RABAGO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ AND CHANDA ROMERO IN "BAWAL" (1998)

A young woman grows up under the careful eye of her stepsister whose overprotectiveness stems from her having been sexually abused in the past. Problem arises when the stepsister does everything to stop the young woman from falling in love.

"Bawal" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date May 6, 1998

Story and Screenplay Billy Lee

Cinematography Ricardo de Leon

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Arnold Almario

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Direction Cesar Evangelista

Cast Gardo Versoza, Aya Medel/ Also starring Toffee Calma, Leo Rabago, Elizabeth Oropesa, Maria Isabel Lopez and Chanda Romero

THE NINETIES # 975: MICHAEL V., BETH TAMAYO, LARA MORENO, WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, GARY LISING, IAN VENERACION, GERMAN MORENO, AILEEN ANGELES IN "SINAKTAN MO ANG PUSO KO"(1998)

A car-wash boy is so in love with an actress that he fails to see that she is only patronizing him and that he is hurting the woman who really loves him.

"Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko" (1998)

OctoArts Films and GMA Films

Release Date April 29, 1998

Story and Screenplay Cris Pablo

Cinematography Lito Mempin

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Chito Somera, Willy Urbano

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Michael V., Beth Tamayo, Lara Morena/ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Gary Lising, German Moreno, Aileen Angeles, Robert Em, Patricia Perez, Lyn Ching/ Special Participation of Ian Veneracion

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THE NINETIES # 965: JOMARI YLLANA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHIN-CHIN GUTIERREZ, LJ MORENO, APPLE ZUNIGA, JHONG HILARIO, PEN MEDINA, ROLANDO TINIO, MIA GUTIERREZ, RONNIE LAZARO IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "SA PUSOD NG DAGAT" (I998)

 A young man grows up learning the trade of his mother, the only midwife in their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women.

"Sa Pusod ng Dagat" (1998)

GMA Films & Filmex

Release Date March 1, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jun Lana

Cinematography Romeo Vitug 

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Len Santos

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Cast Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, LJ Moreno, Apple Zuniga, Jhong Hilario, Pen Medina, Rolando Tinio, Mia Gutierrez, Ronnie Lazaro

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THE NINETIES # 963: PHILLIP SALVADOR, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA, RICHARD BONNIN, DINDO ARROYO, GAMMY VIRAY, ERNIE ZARATE, ERIC FRANCISCO, MON CONFIADO IN "KAHIT PADER GIGIBAIN KO" (1998)

A high- class prostitute disguised as a nun teams up with the police's number one man to recover the video camera that contains the evidence against a senator who committed a murder.

"Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko" (1998)

Regal Films and RS Productions

Release Date March 4, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Joey del Rosario

Cinematography Baltazar Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Ramon Salvador

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Phillip Salvador, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Edie Gutierrez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Richard Bonnin, Dindo Arroyo/ with Gammy Viray, Ernie Zarate, Eric Francisco, Mon Confiado, Denver Razon, Jetro Castro, Ric Arellano, Bernard Fabiosa, Cris Daluz, Joey Sarmiento/ Special Participation of Allona Amor, Bob Soler, Apple Zuniga

Original theatrical poster of "Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko" (1998)

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