THE NINETIES # 1121: MARICEL SORIANO, GINA ALAJAR, MANILYN REYNES, GARDO VERZOSA, WITH COGIE DOMINGO, JASON SALCEDO, JANUS DEL PRADO, JUNELL HERNANDO IN "SA PILING NG ASWANG" (1999)

After a lifetime of ignoring the needs of her brother, a woman is determined to unearth the truth behind his mysterious disappearance. She goes to the island of Panay where her horrific journey begins.

"Sa Piling ng Aswang" (1999)

Regal Films

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Gabriel Fernandez, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cinematography Ricahrd Padernal

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Michelle Rufo

Musical Director Marc Aramian

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Maricel Soriano, Gina Alajar, Manilyn Reynes, Gardo Versoza/ Also starring Cogie Domingo, Jason Salcedo, Janus del Prado, Junell Hernando, Justin Simoy, Bea Lopez, Pilar Lafontaine, Joan Aguas

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THE NINETIES # 1115: JOHN ROBERT PORTER, JR. (AKA. JOHN RENDEZ), RITA MAGDALENA, AYA MEDEL, GARDO VERZOSA, MIKE MAGAT, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, ALLEN DIZON IN "SINDAK" (1999)

Wrongly accused of rape and murder, a man is tortured and left for dead by four security guards. He survives and gets back at his tormentors.

"Sindak" (1999)

Metal Dog Productions

Release Date December 15, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mario O'Hara, Ronnie Tumbokan

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Direction Mario O'Hara

Cast John Robert Porter, Jr. (aka. John Rendez), Rita Magdalena, Aya Medel, Gardo Verzosa, Mike Magat, William Martinez, Allen Dizon, Ma. Isabel Lopez

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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 # 1038: GARDO VERSOZA, PATRICK GUZMAN, MARCUS MADRIGAL AND AYA MEDEL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), WITH EVANGELINE PASCUAL, OGIE JULIANO, FRANK RIVERA, EDWIN O' HARA IN MARIO O'HARA'S "SISA" (1999)

In this radical interpretation of Jose Rizal's life and his Noli Me Tangere, Rizal fights for his one true love, his childhood friend and now the family maid Sisa.

"Sisa" (1999)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date January 27, 1999

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Lorrie Castillo

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Screenplay and Direction Mario O' Hara

Cast Gardo Versoza, Patrick Guzman, Marcus Madrigal and Aya Medel (in the title role)/ Also starring Evangeline Pascual, Ogie Juliano, Frank Rivera, Edwin O'Hara, Alex Jimenez, Jerry O' Hara

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THE NINETIES # 1028: CESAR MONTANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, JOEL TORRE, JAIME FABREGAS, GARDO VERSOZA, GINA ALAJAR, TANYA GOMEZ, RONNIE LAZARO, SUBAS HERRERO, PEN MEDINA IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "JOSE RIZAL" (1998)

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose Rizal awaits trial and meet his counsel. The two build the case and arguments for the defense, as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold.

"Jose Rizal" (1998)

GMA Films, Filmex

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Jun Lana, Peter Lim

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro, Manet Dayrit

Production Design Leo Abaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano (in the title role), Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Gardo Versoza, Gina Alajar, Tanya Gomez, Ronnie Lazaro, Subas Herrero, Pen Medina, ChinChin Gutierrez, Monique Wilson, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols

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THE NINETIES # 1013: VICTOR NERI (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOHN REGALA, RACHEL ALEJANDRO, AYA MEDEL, JORGE ESTREGAN, KIER LEGASPI AND GARDO VERSOZA IN "NOTORYUS" (1998)

A man, notorious for his constant and numerous brushes with the law, tells the story of his life to a nun whom he has kidnapped and gets killed during the rescue operation.

"Notoryus" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date October 21, 1998

Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Victor Neri (in the title role), John Regala, Rachel Alejandro, Aya Medel, Jorge Estregan, Kier Legaspi and Gardo Versoza/ Also starring Brandon Legaspi, Roldan Aquino, Johnny Vicar

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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 # 967: GARDO VERSOZA, STELLA RUIZ, GLYDEL MERCADO AND TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH BOB SOLER, ZANDRO ZAMORA, LARA MORENA, KING GUTIERREZ IN "KID MANALO (AKIN ANG ULO MO !)" (1998)

An amateur boxer escapes to Manila after he refused to sell his game. Now a taxi driver, he is again running as armed men hound him to recover an attaché case full of money left by a passenger.

"Kid Manalo (Akin ang Ulo Mo!)" (1998)

Mahogany Pictures

Release Date March 25, 1998

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Baby Buenaseda

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko'Ortega

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Gardo Versoza, Stella Ruiz, Glydel Mercado and Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Bob Soler, Zandro Zamora, Lara Morena, King Gutierrez, Romy Diaz, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Devin Villarama, Boy Agperon, Victor Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 959: ROSANNA ROCES, RICKY DAVAO, GARDO VERSOZA, ALAN PAULE, WITH EVA DARREN, RENATO DEL PRADO, CRISPIN PINEDA, MARK VILLALON IN "ANG LALAKI SA BUHAY NI SELYA (THE MAN IN HER LIFE)" (1998)

A teacher, married to a gay principal who has an affair with another man, gets back at her husband by having a romantic liaison of her own.

"Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (The Man In Her Life)" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 11, 1998 

Story and Screenplay Bibeth Orteza

Cinematography Yam Laranas

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Joey Luna

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Cast Rosanna Roces, Ricky Davao, Gardo Versoza, Alan Paule/ Also starring Eva Darren, Renato del Prado, Crispin Pineda, Mark Villalon

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THE NINETIES # 818: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GARDO VERSOZA, RICKY DAVAO, ELIZABETH OROPESA, DANIEL FERNANDO, KIER LEGASPI, WITH BOJO MOLINA, BOB SOLER, ORESTES OJEDA, REZ CORTEZ, RAY VENTURA, CONRAD POE, DINDO ARROYO, ZANDRO ZAMORA IN "MARIANO MISON, NBI" (1997)

Through hard-earned respect, utmost dedication and unblemished reputation, a policeman is able to rise from the ranks to become the director of the National Bureau of Investigation.

"Mariano Mison, NBI" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 26, 1997

Story and Screenplay Joey del Rosario, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buemcamino

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Gardo Versoza, Ricky Davao, Elizabeth Oropesa, Daniel Fernando, Kier Legaspi/ Introducing Bojo Molina/ Also starring Bob Soler, Orestes Ojeda, Rez Cortez, Ray Ventura, Conrad Poe, Dindo Arroyo, Zandro Zamora, Manjo del Mundo, Kristopher Peralta, Romano Vasquez, Aurora Halili, Marithez Samson, Anna Capri, Jordan Castillo, Celine Lirio, Michael Roy Jornales, Jo-anne Salazar, Noreen Joy Aguas, Edwin Reyes, Robert Rivera, Ernie Zarate, Vangie Labalan

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THE NINETIES # 785: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GARDO VERSOZA, RAYMOND KEANNU, BETH TAMAYO, GIORGIA ORTEGA, ARA MINA AND DENNIS ROLDAN, WITH RUEL VERNAL, REZ CORTEZ IN "EMONG SALVACION, HUMANDA KA, ORAS MO NA!" (1996)

"Emong Salvacion, Humanda Ka, Oran Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Mee' Roxas

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Gardo Versoza, Raymond Keannu, Beth Tamayo, Giorgia Ortega, Ara Mina and Dennis Roldan/ Also starring Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Luis Gonzales, Tony Carreon, Ernie Zarate, Pocholo Montes, Ramil Rodriguez, Gammy Viray, Gloria Sevilla, Lucita Soriano, Mon Confiado

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THE NINETIES # 767: GARDO VERSOZA, ANTON BERNARDO, DANTE RIVERO, ISABEL REYES AND INTRODUCING MAHALIA MENDEZ IN "MABANGO" (1996)

"Mabango" (1996)

Seiko Films

Release Date October 23, 1996

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Ronaldo 'Do' Cadapan

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Gardo Versoza, Anton Bernardo, Dante Rivero, Isabel Reyes/ Introducing Mahalia Mendez/ Also starring Tony J. Carrion, Estrella Kuenzler, Jograd dela Torre, Earl Ignacio and Joey Galvez

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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THE NINETIES # 603: GARDO VERSOZA, ROSANNA ROCES, GINA PARENO, JOVIT MOYA, JEFFREY SANTOS AND RIZZA VILLAFUERTE IN "KIROT II" (1995)

"Kirot II" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date May 11, 1995

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Salvador Royales

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Direction Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Rico Mambo (aka Joselito 'Abbo' Q. dela Cruz)

Cast Gardo Versoza, Rosanna Roces, Gina Pareno, Jovit Moya, Jeffrey Santos and Rizza Villafuerte/ Also starring Tita de Villa, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Julie Fe Navarro, Patricia Syquia

Original theatrical poster of "Kirot II' (1995)

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THE NINETIES # 585: ROSANNA ROCES, GARDO VERSOZA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, LIZA LORENA, LOVELY RIVERO, WITH TONY CARREON, PRECIOUS HIPOLITO, LUCITA SORIANO, MON CONFIADO IN "KANDUNGAN" (1995)

"Kandungan" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date March 1, 1995

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Designer Nono Garcia Nebres

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

 Written and Directed by Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Rosanna Roces, Gardo Versoza, Tonton Gutierrez, Liza Lorena, Lovely Rivero/ Also Starring Tony Carreon, Precious Hipolito, Lucita Soriano, Mon Confiado, Jograd dela Torre, Jimboy Salazar

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THE NINETIES # 582: MARICEL LAXA, GARDO VERSOZA, ROMNICK SARMENTA, ISKO MORENO, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, ROBERT AREVALO, CHANDA ROMERO AND JOEL TORRE IN "BOCAUE PAGODA TRAGEDY" (1995)

"Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy" (1995)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 14, 1995

Story and Screenplay Amado Lacuesta, Jr. & Salvador Royales

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Rei Nicolas

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

 Direction Maria Saret

Cast Maricel Laxa, Gardo Versoza, Romnick Sarmenta, Isko Maoreno/ together with Charito Solis, Robert Arevalo, Chanda Romero and Joel Torre/ Also starring Rica Paralejo, Harvey Gomez, Luz Valdez, Orestes Ojeda, Allan Paule, Conrad Poe, Evelyn Vargas, Jimboy Salazar, RestyAlvarez/ Special Guests- Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Glenda Garcia

THE NINETIES # 554: GARDO VERSOZA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SNOOKY SERNA, ABBY VIDUYA, HARVEY GOMEZ AND INTRODUCING ROSANNA ROCES IN "MACHETE II" (1994)

"Machete II" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date December 14, 1994

Cinematography Jose 'Joe' Batac

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Designer Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Written and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Gardo Versoza (in the title role), Snooky Serna, Abby Viduya, Harvey Gomez/ Introducing Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Odette Khan, Don Umali, Joboy Gomez, Tyron Sazon, Resty Alvarez

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THE NINETIES # 546: PHILLIP SALVADOR, DINA BONNEVIE, GARDO VERSOZA, EFREN REYES, JR., RICKY DAVAO, WITH WILLIE REVILLAME, JOBELLE SALVADOR, JESSE DELGADO, GLENDA GARCIA, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "KA HECTOR" (1994)

"Ka Hector" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date November 23, 1994

Story & Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Val Dauz & Roger Estrada

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Designer Noel Luna & Rolly Bernardo

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Phillip Salvador, Dina Bonnevie, Gardo Versoza, Efren Reyes, Jr., Ricky Davao/ Also starring Willie Revillame, Jobelle Salvador, Jesse Delgado, Glenda Garcia, Roldan Aquino/ with Perla Bautista, Ray Ventura, Pocholo Montes, Edwin Reyes, Renato del Prado, Rene Hawkins, Archie Adamos, Ding Salvador, Ernie Forte

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THE NINETIES # 518: DAWN ZULUETA, GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH GLORIA ROMERO, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, TOBY ALEJAR, TERESA LOYZAGA IN "SANA'Y LAGING MAGKAPILING" (1994)

"Sana'y Laging Magkapiling" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 17, 1994

Story and Screenplay Segundo Matias, Jr. & Rainer Principe

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Direction Abbo Q, dela Cruz

Cast Dawn Zulueta, Gardo Verzosa/ together with Gloria Romero, William Martinez, Toby Alejar, Teresa Loyzaga/ with Beverly Salviejo, Zorayda Sanchez

 

THE NINETIES # 509: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BOOTS ANSON-ROA, BOB SOLER, DENNIS ROLDAN, GARDO VERSOZA, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, JENNIFER MENDOZA, DICK ISRAEL, ROY ALVAREZ, MIKEE VILLANUEVA IN "MAYOR CESAR CLIMACO" (1994)

"Mayor Cesar Climaco" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date July 20, 1994

Story and Screenplay Mauro Gia Samonte

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Cesar Jose

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Boots Anson-Roa, Bob Soler, Dennis Roldan, Gardo Versoza, William Martinez, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Jennefer mendoza, Dick Israel, Roy Alvarez, Mikee Villanueva/ Also starring Edwin Reyes, Danny Riel, Robert Miller, Pocholo Montes, Rusty Santos/ Special participation- Ali Sotto, Willie Nepomuceno

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