THE EIGHTIES # 1093: SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA, IAN VENERACION, JENNIFER SEVILLA, JIMMY FABREGAS, IKE LOZADA, DEBRALIZ, JOVIT MOYA, BILLY JOE IN "PARDINA AT ANG MGA DUWENDE" (1989)

"Pardina at ang mga Duwende" (1989)

Seiko Films

Release Date February 15, 1989

Serialized in Aliwan Komiks

Story Jim Fernandez

Screenplay Jake Cocadiz, Mike Relon Makiling

Production Designer Rico Ancheta

Cinematographer Sergio Lobo

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Visual Effects Cinemagic

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Ian Veneracion, Jennifer Sevilla, Jimmy Fabregas, Ike Lozada, Debraliz, Jovit Moya, Billy Joe/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Vangie Labalan, Matutina, Palito, Don Pepot, Evelyn Vargas, Ester Chavez, Tatlong Itlog, Bert Mansueto/ Special Participation- Chito Alcid, Reggie Avier

THE EIGHTIES # 959: MAX LAUREL, DANG CECILIO, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, LORRAINE SCHUCK, MARK GIL AND JENNYLYN AS GALEMA IN "ANAK NI ZUMA" (1987)

"Anak ni Zuma" (1987)

Cine Suerte, Inc.

Release Date October 9, 1987

Serialized in Aliwan Komiks

Story Jim M. Fernandez

Screenplay Ben Yalung and Tony Calvento

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Directors of Photography Ernesto Dominguez, Alfonso Alvarez, Ver Reyes

Musical Director Venancio Saturno

Supervising Producer Rene G. Yalung (M4)

Produced by Horace Yalung (M2), Romy Yalung (M3)

Executive Producer Ben (M7) Yalung

Direction Ben (M7) Yalung

Cast Max Laurel, Dang Cecilio, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lorraine Schuck, Mark Gil and Jennylyn (as Galema)/ Marylyn Bautista, Rene Hawkins, Florian Bernabe, Ronnie Olivar, Ernie Zarate/ Featuring Sonny Erang/ Introducing Sharon Hughes (Bb. Pilipinas Young International 1983)

THE EIGHTIES # 671: SNOOKY SERNA, DANG CECILIO, MARK GIL, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, CHARLIE DAVAO, RACQUEL MONTESSA AND MAX LAUREL (IN THE TITLE ROLE) AS "ZUMA" (1985)

"Zuma" (1985)

Cine Suerte, Inc.

Release Date February 28, 1985

Serialized in Aliwan Komiks

Story Jim Fernandez

Director of Photography Alfonso Alvarez

Screenplay Hernan Robles, Manny Rodriguez

Music Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Ben (M7) Yalung

Direction Jun Raquiza

Cast Snooky Serna, Dang Cecilio, Mark Gil, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Charlie Davao, Racquel Montessa and Max Laurel (in the title role)/ Special Participation- Maria Montes, Tony Carreon, Louella de Cordova, Rene Hawkins, Johnny Ysmael

Zuma made its first appearance in a komiks novel Aztec. The character reached its peak in the 1980s with the series Anak ni Zuma. Anak ni Zuma was serialized in Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984, a long series, a feat unmatched and unsurpassed and was even voted by komiks readers as the most popular komiks serial novel of the 70s and 80s. It was made into movies twice, in 1985 (Zuma) and 1987 (Anak ni Zuma).

Zuma was a demigod, and the son of the Aztec serpent god Kukulkan ("Plumed Serpent" or "Feathered Serpent"). He had a two headed snakes (one head on both ends) that rests on his shoulders. He was buried and entombed in an Aztec pyramid until he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. Unleashed into the modern world, Zuma went on a murderous rampage. (wikipedia)

Left- Aliwan Komiks/ December 2, 1976

Right- "Zuma" movie poster/ 1985

THE SEVENTIES # 390: ROSEMARIE, PEPITO RODRIGUEZ, RICKY BELMONTE, MARIFI, RUDY FERNANDEZ IN "LIFE EVERLASTING" (1971)

 "Life Everlasting" (1971)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date November 19, 1971

Serialized in Pinoy Komiks

Story Jim Fernandez

Screenplay Medy Tarnate, Freddie Sarol

Music Restie Umali

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Rosemarie, Pepito Rodriguez, Ricky Belmonte, Marifi, Rudy Fernandez/ Special Participations- Alicia Alonzo, Margie Tanquintic, Lucy Johnson, Ruby Martinez

THE SEVENTIES # 337: RIZZA, MONICA LOCCA, NORANETTE AND LINDA MARTIN, WITH FRANCO RIVERO, DICK ISRAEL IN JIM FERNANDEZ' "THE DORMITORY" (1971)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"The Dormitory" (1971)

Green Acres Productions

Release Date August 6, 1971/ Gala

Serialized in Pilipino Komiks

Story Jim Fernandez

Screenplay Ross Oracion

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Music Igna Cer Reyes

Direction Tony Cayado

Cast Rizza, Monica Locca, Noranette and Linda Martin/ with Franco Rivero, Dick Israel

"The Dormitory"

Nobela at Guhit ni Jim Fernandez

Inilathala sa Pilipino Komiks/ 1971

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THE SEVENTIES # 332: ROLDAN AQUINO, MARILOU VER, CARLOS PADILLA, JR. AND JESSICA IN "NUNAL SA BALIKAT" (1971)

"Nunal sa Balikat" (1971) 

Maria Linda Productions

Release Date July 23, 1971

Serialized in Hiwaga Komiks

Story Jim Fernandez

Cinematography Nonong Rasca

Musical Direction Pablo Vergara

Executive Producer Maria Linda

Screenplay and Direction Antonio B. Pascua

Cast Roldan Aquino, Marilou Ver, Carlos Padilla, Jr. and Jessica/ Also Starring Bella Flores, Ronaldo Ruiz and Lauro Delgado (in a very special role)/ with Pat Ilano, maria Roberta, Jose Cruz/ Introducing Marlyn Monroy, Liza Anzures, Manny Ortega/ Guests- Ellen Abalos,  Norma Anzures, Lina Crisostomo

THE SIXTIES # 991: DIVINA VALENCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROGER CALVIN, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, RAY MARCOS AND INTRODUCING ALICIA ALONZO IN MARS RAVELO'S "KWATANG (A STAR IS BORN)" (1967)

"Kwatang (A Star is Born)" (1967)

Lea Productions

Release Date January 14, 1967/ Dalisay

Serialized in Pilipino Komiks

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Emmanuel Borlaza

Music Constancio de Guzman

Direction Tony Cayado

Cast Divina Valencia (in the title role), Roger Calvin, Caridad Sanchez, Ray Marcos/ Featuring Tony Cayado, Jose Villafranca, Anita Linda, Mary Walter, Bessie Barredo, Dely Villanueva, Aida Carino, Paquito Salcedo, Angel Confiado/ Introducing Alicia Alonzo 

(via Baul ni Juan/ James dela Rosa)

More on the movie: see PelikulaATBP

"Kwatang (A Star is Born)" 

Nobela ni Mars Ravelo

Guhit ni Jim Fernandez

Inilathala sa Pilipino Komiks/ 1966

JIM FERNANDEZ' "KAMBAL SA UMA," "ZUMA," AT IBA PA

A contemporary of Komiks greats, Mars Ravelo, Nestor Redondo, Alfredo Alcala, Fred Carillo, Pablo S. Gomez and others, Jim Fernandez is one of the most popular writers-illustrators in the Philippines. He started as an illustrator in the 50s and later writing serialized komiks novels in the 70s. Two of his greatest works were Kambal sa Uma and Anak ni Zuma.

The original story of Kambal Sa Uma was created by Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and was serialized in the Aliwan Komiks. It was later adapted into the silver screen in 1979 by acclaimed director Joey Gosiengfiao. It starred Rio Locsin in the dual roles of Ella and Vira. However, in the television adaptation, Rio plays Milagros, the mother of the twins, Ella (played by Melissa Ricks) and Vira (Shaina Magdayao). Born with the physical features of a rodent, the two will be separated, when their mother tries to save them from the persecution of the townspeople.

Kambal sa Uma- TV version/ Teleserye (2009)

Trivia: "Uma" comes from the word "tumana" or field. So "Kambal sa Uma" literally means "twin from the field."

Kambal sa Uma (1979)- Stars Rio Locsin, Orestes Ojeda, Juie Ann Fortich and Al Tantay/ Introducing Dennis Roldan and Isabel Rivas/ Directed by Joey Gosiengfiao

Zuma made its first appearance in a komiks novel Aztec. The character reached its peak in the 1980s with the series Anak ni Zuma. Anak ni Zuma was serialized in Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984, a long series, a feat unmatched and unsurpassed and was even voted by komiks readers as the most popular komiks serial novel of the 70s and 80s. It was made into movies twice, in 1985 (Zuma) and 1987 (Anak ni Zuma).

Zuma was a demigod, and the son of the Aztec serpent god Kukulkan ("Plumed Serpent" or "Feathered Serpent"). He had a two headed snakes (one head on both ends) that rests on his shoulders. He was buried and entombed in an Aztec pyramid until he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. Unleashed into the modern world, Zuma went on a murderous rampage. (wikipedia)

Left- Aliwan Komiks/ December 2, 1976
Right- "Zuma" movie poster/ 1985

Left- Zuma (1985)- Stars Max Laurel, Snooky Serna, Dang Cecilio, Mark Gil, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Charlie Davao, Racquel Montessa/ Directed by Jun Raquiza

Right- Anak ni Zuma (1987)- Stars Max Laurel, Dang Cecilio, Mark Gil, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Lorraine Schuck and Jennylyn as Galema/ Directed by Ben Yalung

"The Dormitory," serialized in 1971 in the Pilipino Komiks, was one of the early works of Jim Fernandez adapted to the big screen.

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Pilipino Komiks/ 1971