THE 2000s # 8: AIKO MELENDEZ, GELLI DE BELEN AND JOMARI YLLANA IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "MAHAL KITA, WALANG IWANAN" (2000)

A young woman falls for the charm of a rich young man. Conflict arises as they adjust to each other after a rushed marriage.

"Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date February 9, 2000

Story and Screenplay Wali Ching

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Gelli de Belen and Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Gerard Lauron, Marita Zobel, Ramil Rodriguez, Lucita Soriano, Winnie Cordero, Ester Chavez, Cezar Xerez- Burgos, Flora Gasser, Estrella Antonio, Ama Quiambao, Arlene Tolibas, Lui Manansala, Lora Luna, Eugene Domingo, Cutie del Ma

THE NINETIES # 1000: RICHARD GOMEZ, GELLI DE BELEN, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, RUEL VERNAL, CHUCK PEREZ, LARI JEAN 'LJ' MORENO, MIKE GAYOSO IN "WALANG KATUMBAS ANG DUGO" (1998)

Separated when they were young and growing up in two different environments, two men fight each other not knowing that they are brothers.

"Walang Katumbas ang Dugo" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date August 19, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Ruben Natividad

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Richard Gomez, Gelli de Belen, Mark Anthony Fernandez/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Mike Gayoso, Rando Almanzor, Alex David, Jimwell Stevens, Froilan Sales And John Seno/ Featuring Chuck Perez, Lari Jean 'LJ'Moreno

THE NINETIES # 930: GELLI DE BELEN, ARIEL RIVERA, WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, DARIA RAMIREZ, EULA VALDEZ, TERESA LOYZAGA, MANDY OCHOA AND CELIA RODRIGUEZ AND INTRODUCING JOHN LLOYD CRUZ IN "IKAW PALA ANG MAHAL KO" (1997)

A newly wed couple try to overcome their differences top keep their marriage but fail and separate. They see each other again after the wife gives birth to their son and efforts to patch things up are underway.

"Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 19, 1997

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jarlego

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Ding Achacoso

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Gelli de Belen, Ariel Rivera/ Also starring Ronaldo Valdez, Daria Ramirez, Eula Valdez, Teresa Loyzaga, Mandy Ochoa, William Thio and Celia Rodriguez/ Introducing John Lloyd Cruz/ with the special participation of Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Jennifer Sevilla/ with Ogie Diaz, Rachel Villavicencio, Archie Ventusa, Froilan Sales, Gilleth Sandico, Mel Kimura, George Lim

Film clips

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THE NINETIES # 858: RUDY FERNANDEZ, GELLIE DE BELEN, WITH OGIE ALCASID, DENNIS ROLDAN, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, MANDY OCHOA, ROMY DIAZ, DINDO ARROYO IN "AYOS LANG PARE KO!" (1997)

An agent penetrates a crime syndicate to hunt for the killers of his brother. He rents a room from a loud fish vendor whom he falls for in the end.

"Ayos Lang Pare Ko!" (1997)

Mega Vision Films & Cinemas Studios

Release Date May 28, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Pablo Bautista, Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Noel Ribaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Gelli de Belen/ Also starring Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Roldan, Sharmaine Suarez, Mandy Ochoa, Romy Diaz, Dindo Arroyo, Sonny Padilla, Zandro Zamora, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Brandon Legaspi

THE NINETIES # 808: RAYMART SANTIAGO, GELLI DE BELEN, RONALDO VALDEZ, BEMBOL ROCO, DENNIS ROLDAN AND VICTOR NERI, WITH DARIA RAMIREZ, DICK ISRAEL, KING GUTIERREZ, BOB SOLER IN "ISKALAWAG (ANG BATAS AY BATAS)" (1997)

A young cop finds himself trapped in a corrupt system that challenges his idealism.

"Iskalawag (Ang Batas ay Batas)" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date January 21, 1997

Story and Screenplay Francis 'Jun' Posadas, Jose Carreon, Sonny Abelardo

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Ronaldo valdez, Bembol Roco, Dennis Roldan and Victor Neri/ Also starring Daria Ramirez, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez, Bob Soler, Banjo Romero, Manjo del Mundo, Vic Belaro, Polly Cadsawan, Jim Rosales, Mico Manzon

Movie clips

THE NINETIES # 682: GELLI DE BELEN, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, JOHN ESTRADA, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, ROBIN DA ROZA, PAOLO ABRERA AND INTRODUCING RICO YAN IN "RADIO ROMANCE" (1996)

"Radio Romance" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 14, 1996

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Jayjay Medina

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Gelli de Belen, Sharmaine Arnaiz, John Estrada, Claudine Barretto, Robin Da Roza, Paolo Abrera/ Introducing Rico Yan/ Also starring Gina Pareno, Eula Valdez, Angie Castrence, Mon Confiado, Ogie Diaz, Jolina Magdangal, Ama Quiambao, Shannen Torres, Koko Trinidad, Noel Trinidad, Nikka Valencia, Jason Zamora, Joshua Zamora, Ernie Zarate

Fanmade Music Video/ Film clip

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THE NINETIES # 679: GELLI DE BELEN, JOMARI YLLANA, GISELLE TOENGI AND INTRODUCING WENDELL RAMOS, WITH JANICE DE BELEN, ALJON JIMENEZ IN "TAGUAN" (1996)

"Taguan" (1996)

MAQ Productions

Release Date February 8, 1996

Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Gelli de Belen, Jomari Yllana, Giselle Toengi/ Introducing Wendell Ramos/ Special Participation- Janice de Belen, Aljon Jimenez

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 672: GELLI DE BELEN, DARIA RAMIREZ, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, ERNIE ZARATE, ROCHELLE BARRAMDA, CANDY PANGILINAN AND INTRODUCING ANTONIO AQUITANA IN "IMPAKTO" (1996)

"Impakto" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date January 18, 1996

Screenplay Wally Ching

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Gelli de Belen, Daria Ramirez, Cherry Pie Picache, Ernie Zarate, Rochelle Barrameda, Candy Pangilinan/ Introducing Antonio Aquitana/ Also starring Angel Confiado, Mon Confiado, Ama Quiambao, Len Ag Santos, Mike Austria, Jun Jun Santos

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THE NINETIES # 636: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., GELLI DE BELEN, WITH EDU MANZANO, EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, RYAN 'ATONG' REDILLAS AND JIMMY SANTOS IN "BATAS KO ANG KATAPAT MO" (1995)

"Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo" (1995)

Regal Films and RRJ Films

Release Date September 20, 1995

Story and Screenplay Genaro Cruz, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' marcos

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buemcamino

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Gelli de Belen/ Also starring Edu Manzano, Eddie Rodriguez, Ryan 'Atong' Redillas and Jimmy Santos/ Special Participation- Tommy Abuel, Jean Garcia, Jeanette Fernando and Jorge Estregan

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THE NINETIES # 632: CESAR MONTANO, GELLI DE BELEN, RICKY DAVAO, JAO MAPA, WITH BEMBOL ROCO, AL TANTAY, LITO LEGASPI, PATRICK GARCIA, KRISTOPHER PERALTA IN "ASERO" (1995)

"Asero" (1995)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 30, 1995

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Noel Luna

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Cesar Montano, Gelli de Belen Ricky Davao, Jao Mapa/ Also starring Bembol Roco, Al Tantay, Lito Legaspi, Patrick Garcia, Kristopher Peralta, Cita Astals/ with Eruel Tongco, Susan Africa, Victor Neri, Alfred Manal, Jason San Pedro, Mark Vernal, Kevin Vernal, Christopher Roxas

Cesar Montano

Bembol Roco

(Photos, courtesy of Star Cinema Productions)

THE NINETIES # 599: GELLI DE BELEN, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH TIA PUSIT, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, DANIEL FIGUEROA, CANDY PANGILINAN, EMILIO MALVAR IN "IKAW LANG ANG MAMAHALIN (CAMIGUIN)" (1995)

"Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (Camiguin)" (1995)

MAQ Productions

Release Date May 3, 1995

Story and Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Gelli de Belen, Jomari Yllana/ with Tia Pusit, Sylvia Sanchez, Daniel Figueroa, Candy Pangilinan, Emilio Malvar/ Introducing Richard Long, Sebastian Cordero

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THE NINETIES # 532: RICHARD GOMEZ, GELLI DE BELEN, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH KARLA ESTRADA, MELISSA MENDEZ, OGIE DIAZ, MONTI TIRASOL IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "THE SECRETS OF SARAH JANE (SANA'Y MAPATAWAD MO)" (1994)

"The Secrets of Sarah Jane (Sana'y Mapatawad Mo)" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date October 5, 1994

Story & Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman & Tata Esteban

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

 Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Richard Gomez, Gelli de Belen, Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Karla Estrada, Melsissa Mendez, Ogie Diaz, Monti Misasol/ Introducing Candy Pangilinan, Jun Palatao, Robert Aviles/ Special guest stars- Health Secretary Juan Flavier, Sarah Jane Salazar, Councilor Justo C. Justo, Al Tantay

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THE NINETIES # 500: JANNO GIBBS, ANJO YLLANA, LEO MARTINEZ, TOGETHER WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, GELLI DE BELEN, DONITA ROSE, DONNA CRUZ AND ANJANETTE ABAYARI IN "OBER DA BAKOD (THE MOVIE)" (1994)

"Ober Da Bakod (The Movie)" (1994)

Viva Films and Cinemax Studios

Release Date June 22, 1994

Story and Screenplay Woodrow Serafin, Jose Bartolome, Henry Lopez, Erastheo Navoa

Cinematography Loreto Isleta, Freddie Conde

Film Editors Efren Jarlego, Edgardo Jarlego

Production Design Ben Payumo

Theme song, composed and performed by Andrew E.

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Direction Ariel Ureta

Cast Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Leo Martinez, together with Edie Gutierrez, Gelli de Belen, Donita Rose, Donna Cruz, Dale Villar, Angelu de Leon, Michelle Aldana, Charina, Malu de Guzman, Danny 'Brownie' Pansalin and Anjanette Abayari/ Also starring Yoyoy Villame, Joji Isla, John Achaval, Arnel Ignacio, Charlie Arceo, Bing Angeles, Atoy Co, Tintoy, Balot, Boy Roque, Pong-Pong, Maning Bato

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THE NINETIES # 447: DENNIS PADILLA, JANNO GIBBS, TOGETHER WITH GELLI DE BELEN, LEO MARTINEZ, MAT RANILLO III, JACKIE AQUINO AND INTRODUCING DINDI GALLARDO, JANICA PARENO IN "PUSOY DOS

"Pusoy Dos" (1993)

Viva Films

Release Date December 25, 1993

A 1993 Manila Film Festival Entry

Story, Screenplay Sene Dimaguila, Don Remo

Cinematography Max dela Pena

Film Editor Nonoy Santillan

Production Design Vic Villavicencio

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jun Aristorenas

Cast Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs/ together with Gelli de Belen, Leo Martinez, Mat Ranillo III, Jackie Aquino/ Introducing Dindi Gallardo, Janica Pareno/ Also starring Dick Israel, Malu de Guzman, Robert Ortega, Boy Roque, Rey Big Boy, Junar Aristorenas

Original theatrical poster of Viva Films' "Puso Dos" (1993)

(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 393: GELLI DE BELEN (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JANNO GIBBS, ANJO YLLANA, RUSTOM PADILLA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, TESSIE TOMAS, LEO MARTINEZ, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ, IN "GAGAY, PRINSESA NG BROWNOUT" (1993)

"Gagay, Prinsesa ng Brownout" (1993)

Viva Films

The 1993 Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 24, 1993

Story Pablo S. Gomez

 Screenplay Dan Salamate

Cinematography Clodualdo 'Ding' Peralta

Film Editors Renato de Leon, Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Jonathan Aligada

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Produced by William Leary

Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Bey Vito

Cast Gelli de Belen (in the title role), Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Rustom Padilla/ Also starring Maritoni Fernandez, Tessie Tomas, Leo Martinez, Jaime Garchitorena, Zeny Zabala/ Introducing Raffy Rodriguez, Sarina Scott/ Co-starring Archie Adamos, Jinky Oda, Kuya Cezar/ wth the special participation of Errol Dionisio, Moody Diaz, Lou Veloso, Tita Pambia

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THE NINETIES # 362: ROBIN PADILLA, GELLI DE BELEN, WITH DENNIS PADILLA, MARJORIE BARRETTO, ATONG REDILLAS, KATE GOMEZ, MICHAEL RIVERO AND EDDIE GUTIERREZ IN "MAKUHA KA SA TINGIN, KUNG PUEDE LANG" (1993)

"Makuha Ka sa Tingin, Kung Puede Lang" (1993)

Viva Films

Release Date February 10, 1993

Story and Screenplay Robinhood Padilla, Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Rei Nicolas

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Produced by William Leary

Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Robin Padilla, Gelli de Belen, with Dennis Padilla, Marjorie Barretto, Atong Redillas, Kate Gomez, Michael Rivero and Eddie Gutierrez/ Also starring Rommel Padilla, Pio Hidalgo, Jr., July Hidalgo, Jeffrey Veloso, Berting Labra, Vincent Berba, Archie Cayetano

Original theatrical poster of "Makuha Ka sa Tingin, Kung Puede Lang" (1993)

(Private Collection)

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THE NINETIES # 352: ANDREW E. (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JANNO GIBBS, ANJO YLLANA, CHUCKIE DREYFUS, PATRICK GUZMAN, IC MENDOZA, TOGETHER WITH GELLI DE BELEN, LEA OROSA, ANA ROCES, DONNA CRUZ IN "PRETTY BOY" (1993)

"Pretty Boy" (1993)

Viva Films

Release Date January 4, 1993

Story Ben Feleo

Screenplay Ben Feleo, Dan Salamante

Cinematography Ernie de La Paz

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Danny Cristobas

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

 Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Andrew E. (in the title role), Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Chuckie Dreyfus, Patrick Guzman, IC Mendoza/ with Gelli de Belen, Lea Orosa, Ana Roces, Donna Cruz,  Apols Gutierrez, Jessica Rodriguez/ Introducing Christopher de Venecia,  Gerone Olorocisimo/ Special Participation- Roi Vinzon, Carlos Padilla, Jr./ Also starring Jose Mari Abellana, Moody Diaz, Joy Ortega, Joel Lozano, Errol Dionisio, Joji Isla, Benny Mack, Jojie dela Paz, Danny Labra, Cris Daluz, Rene Hawkins, Archie Adamos, Ronald Asinas, Reynaldo Castro

Original theatrical poster of "Pretty Boy" (1993)

(Private Collection)

 

THE NINETIES # 327: RICKY DAVAO, GELLI DE BELEN, BING LOYZAGA, GARY ESTRADA AND DAWN ZULUETA IN "APOY SA PUSO" (1992)

"Apoy sa Puso" (1992)

Viva Films

Release Date October 14, 1992

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buemcamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Laurice Guillen

Cast Ricky Davao, Gelli de Belen, Bing Loyzaga, Gary Estrada and Dawn Zulueta/ Also Starring Liza Lorena, Johnny Wilson, Ruel Vernal, Angie Ferro and Mutya Crisostomo/ Introducing Gerone Olorocismo

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THE NINETIES # 311: ANDREW E., DENNIS PADILLA, JANNO GIBBS, OGIE ALCASID, ANJO YLLANA, PATRICK GUZMAN, WITH GELLI DE BELEN, LEA OROSA, ANA ROCES, MIA PRATTS, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, ALMIRA MUHLACH IN "MAHIRAP MAGING POGI" (1992)

"Mahirap Maging Pogi" (1992)

Viva Films

Release Date August 19, 1992

Story and Screenplay Ben Feleo, Ely matawaran, Dan Salamante

Cinematography Ernie dela Paz

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Produce Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Andrew E., Dennis Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid, Anjo Yllana, Patrick Guzman, with Gelli de Belen, Lea Orosa, Ana Roces, Mia Pratts, Ruby Rodriguez, Almira Muhlach/ Special Participation- Michael de Mesa, Roi Vinzon/ Also Starring Mary Walter, Jinky Oda, Josie Isla, Errol Dionisio, Tony Gonzalvez, Josie dela Paz, Jojo Cuesta

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Original theatrical poster of "Mahirap Maging Pogi" (1992)

(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 266: RAYMART SANTIAGO, GELLI DE BELEN, JULIO DIAZ, ROI VINZON, BETH BAUTGISTA, OGIE ALCASID, LEA OROSA, ATONG REDILLAS AND INTRODUCING RUSTOM PADILLA IN "MAGNONG REHAS" (1992)

"Magnong Rehas" (1992)

Viva Films

Release Date March 19, 1992

Serialized in Pilipino Komiks

Story Rod Santiago

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin

Film Editor Eduardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Designer Gregg Navarro

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

Cast Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Julio Diaz, Roi Vinzon, Beth Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Lea Orosa, Atong Redillas/ Introducing Rustom Padilla/ Also starring Dick Israel, Joonee Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Kate Gomez, Rosauro 'Boy' Roque, Dany Labra

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