THE 2000s # 55: JOMARI YLLANA, MYLENE DIZON (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) AND INTRODUCING KENJI MOTOKI IN "GATAS... SA DIBDIB NG KAAWAY (IN THE BOSOM OF THE ENEMY)" (2001)

Grateful for the release of her husband who is accused of being a guerilla, a wife volunteers to be the wet nurse of the Japanese captain's son. Problem arises when she develops feelings for her ward's father and she has to choose between the love for country and love for innocent children.

"Gatas... sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (In the Bosom of the Enemy)" (2001)

Crown Seven Ventures

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date January 4, 2001

Story and Screenplay Gil Portes, Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Jomari Yllana, Mylene Dizon (In her firest starring role)/ Introducing Kenji Motoki/ Also starring Mario Magallona, Randy Wong, Nicole Hofer, Ynez Veneracion, Stella Canete, Christian Joseph Leyson, Airah Fabioni Ombajin, Richard Quan, Richard Arellano, Mon Confiado, Neil Ryan Sese

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 # 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

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 1074: JOMARI YLLANA, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH JOKO DIAZ, RICHARD QUAN, ALICIA LANE, ALICIA ALONZO, ANGIE CASTRENCE IN JOEL LAMANGAN'S "WARAT, BIBIGAY KA BA?" (1999)

 Their lust for each other notwithstanding, a couple tries to get away from the police but their past creeps on them until they can run no more.

"Warat, Bibigay Ka Ba?" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date June 30, 1999

Screenplay Roy C. Iglesias

Cinematography Monino Duque

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Jomari Yllana, Joyce Jimenez/ Also Starring Joko Diaz, Richard Quan, Alicia Lane, Alicia Alonzo, Angie Castrence, Romero Rivera, Jim Pebanco, Romy Romulo, Sandra Zobel, Tony Mabesa, Gigette Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 1061: JOMARI YLLANA, ARA MINA IN "BANATAN" (1999)

A rookie cop goes into hiding after he is framed up by crooked veteran cops who are involved in a fouled-up rubout. Trouble arises when he meets a lady who becomes interested in the moneybag in the man's safekeeping.

"Banatan" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date May 19, 1999

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Will Urbano

Musical Director Jesse Lucas 

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Screenplay and Direction Rosauro 'Uro' dela Cruz

Cast Jomari Yllana, Ara Mina/ Also starring Mike Gayoso, Antonio Aquitana, Hector Gomez, Karla Estrada, Jimuel Stevens, Mike Vergel, Alfred Lopez

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THE NINETIES # 1030: EDDIE GARCIA, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH ALICE DIXSON, LJ MORENO, EFREN REYES, JR., ALICIA ALONZO, CHARLIE DAVAO, MON CONFIADO IN "SAMBAHIN ANG NGALAN MO" (1998)

A young man is torn between his father who does not want him to be part of the raging war between two families and his grandfather who raised him to be his successor in that family feud.

"Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo" (1998)

MAQ Productions, Regal Films

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Eddie Garcia, Christopher de Leon, Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Alice Dixson, LJ Moreno, Efren Reyes, Jr., Alicia Alonzo, Charlie Davao, Mon Confiado, Val Iglesias, Robert Aviles/ Special Participation- Pinky Amador

Original theatrical poster of "Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo" (1998)

(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 1003: ARA MINA, JOMARI YLLANA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, WITH LJ MORENO, CHOLO ESCANO IN "SAGAD SA INIT" (1998)

A would-be-politician's wife gets violent after she discovers that her lover has fallen for her husband's mistress. The victims of the wife's violence become living witnesses of what money and power can do to wreck people's loves.

"Sagad sa Init" (1998)

Regal Films

Release Date September 1, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jun Lana, Peter Ong Lim

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Reggie Gulle

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Uro Q. dela Cruz

Cast Ara Mina, Jomari Yllana, Sharmaine Arnaiz/ Also starring LJ Moreno, Cholo Escano/ Introducing David Granado/ Co-starring Orestes Ojeda, Jackie Castillejos, Randy Gamier, Hector Gomez, Maita Soriano, Gamaliel Viray, Solid Gold Dancers

Original theatrical poster of "Sagad sa Init" (1998)

(Private Collection)

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 # 879: JOMARI YLLANA, GISELLE TOENGI, TOGETHER WITH PINKY DE LEON, JUNELL HERNANDO, SHERILYN REYES, ANDREA DEL ROSARIO, JOEL TRINIDAD AND AMADO CORTEZ IN "DILIRYO" (1997)

Obsessed lovers learn to accept and live with each other's vices and virtues before their intense love destroys them.

"Diliryo" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date July 16, 1997

Story and Screenplay Rosauro 'Uro' de la Cruz

Cinematography Richard Padernal

Film Editor Danila 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Gino Marasigan

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Direction Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes

Cast Jomari Yllana, Giselle Toengi/Also starring Pinky de Leon, Junell Hernando, Sherilyn Reyes, Andrea del Rosario, Joel Trinidad and Amado Cortez/ Introducing John Seno

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THE NINETIES # 788: RICHARD GOMEZ, AIKO MELENDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, GISELLE TOENGI IN "KAHIT KAILAN" (1996)

"Kahit Kailan" (1996)

MAQ Productions

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story and Screenplay Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Jorge Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Maryo J. de los Reyes

Cast Richard Gomez, Aiko Melendez, Jomari Yllana, Giselle Toengi/ Also starring Roberto Aviles, Melissa Mendez, Johnny Vicar, Poppo Lontoc, Froilan Sales, Jimwell Stevens, Estrella Antonio, Angeli Larrea, Jackie Castillejo/ Special guests- Chanda Romero, Nonie Buencamino

 

THE NINETIES # 727: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, GISELLE TOENGI, WITH WENDELL RAMOS, CHARLIE MENDOZA, ANTONIO AQUITANIA, PINKY AMADOR, BIANCA LAPUS IN "KABILIN-BILINAN NG LOLA ('WAG UMINOM NANG SERBESA)" (1996)

"Kabilin-Bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom Nang Serbesa)" (1996)

MAQ Productions

Release Date June 20, 1996

 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 Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Giselle Toengi/ with Wendell Ramos, Charlie Mendoza, Antonio Aquitania, Pinky Amador, Bianca Lapus, Roberto Aviles, Michael Connan, Jackie de Guzman, Angeli Larrea , Joshua Spafford, Poppo Lontoc, Armand Manalansan, Chandro Concepcion/ Special Participation- Anita Linda, Orestes Ojeda Luz Valdez, Jackie Castillejo, Bert Martinez, Eva Darren

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THE NINETIES # 719: AIKO MELENDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, CHIN CHIN GUTIERREZ, ROBIN DA ROSA, TOGETHER WITH DANTE RIVERO, PILAR PILAPIL, GINA PARENO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "MULA NOON HANGGANG NGAYON" (1996)

"Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date May 29, 1996

Story and Screenplay Khryss Adalla, Jojo Atienza, Mel Mendoza del Rosario, Shaira Mella-Salvador

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Pat Ramos

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Khryss Adalla

Cast Aiko Melendez, Jomari Yllana, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Robin Da Rosa/ together with Dante Rivero, Pilar Pilapil, Gina Pareno, Marita Zobel Also starring Angie Castrence, Cholo Escano, Vangie Labalan, Bianca Lapus, Ama Quiambao, Gamaliel Viray/ Introducing Cindy Norton/ Special participation of Tetchie Agbayani,

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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

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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 # 581: AIKO MELENDEZ, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, WITH JANICE DE BELEN, JOHN ESTRADA IN "ARAW-ARAW, GABI-GABI" (1995)

"Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" (1995)

MAQ Productions

Release Date February 14, 1995

Cinematography Marissa Floirendo

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aiko Melendez, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, with Janice de Belen, John Estrada/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Jimi Melendez, Cherry Pie Picache, Ogie Diaz, Patrick Garcia, C.J. Ramos, Mon Confiado

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THE NINETIES # 568: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDFEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, JAO MAPA, GIO ALVAREZ, NIKKA VALENCIA, VICTOR NERI IN "PARE KO" (1995)

"Pare Ko " (1995)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date January 11, 1995

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Direction Eric Antonio & Carlo Bulahan

Story, Screenplay and Direction Joe Javier Reyes

Cast Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomar Yllana, Claudine Barretto, Jao Mapa, Gio Alvarez, Nikka Valencia, Victor Neri/ Special Participation- Elizabeth Oropesa, Tessie Tomas, Gina Pareno, Isabel Rivas, Edgar Mortiz, Boboy Garrovillo, Ramil Rodriguez, Koko Trinidad, Anita Linda, Eddie Infante, Mia Gutierrez, Ogie Diaz, Lailanie Navarro, Mads Nicolas, Paco Arrespacochaga

Theatrical Trailer

VHS Cover (signed by Direk Jose Javier Reyes)

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

Beta Cover

THE NINETIES # 475: GENEVA CRUZ, JOMARI YLLANA, TOGETHER WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ELIZABETH OROPESA, ELIZABETH TAMAYO, DENNIS ROLDAN, JUAN RODRIGO, CAROL DAUDEN IN "SECRET LOVE" (1994)

"Secret Love" (1994)

FLT Films

Release Date March 23, 1994

Story and Screenplay Baby Nebrida

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Boy Loanzon

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cast Geneva Cruz, Jomari Yllana/ Also starring Eddie Gutierrez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Elizabeth Tamayo, Dennis Roldan, Juan Rodrigo, Carol Dauden

Trailer

THE NINETIES # 472: SHERYL CRUZ, ANJO YLLANA, TOGETHER WITH MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO, CARMI MARTIN, PAQUITO DIAZ, KARLA ESTRADA IN "SOBRA TALAGA,,, OVERRR!!!" (1994)

"Sobra Talaga... Overrr!!!" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date March 9, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto, Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Manny Castaneda

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Anjo Yllana/ together with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuso/ Also starring Carmi Martin, Paquito Diaz, Karla Estrada, Lorli Villanueva, Erik Cayetano, Bong Regala, Philip Henson, Palito, Joji Isla, Dencio Padilla

VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 455: MANILYN REYNES, ANJO YLLLANA, VANDOLPH, BENJIE PARAS, TOGETHER WITH CARMINA VILLARROEL, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO IN "BULAG, PIPI AT BINGI" (1994)

"Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)

Regal Films

Release Date January 18, 1994

Story and Screenplay Divino Reyes, Jose Bartolome, Woodrow Serafin

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Edmund Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Sunny Ilacad

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joey Marquez

Cast Manilyn Reynes, Anjo Yllana, Vandolph, Benjie Paras,/together with Carmina Villarroel, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso/ Special Guest stars- Charito Solis, Joey Marquez/ Also Starring Al Tantay, Cheska Diaz, Erik Cayetano, Bimbo Bautista, Mike Gayoso and Ogie Diaz/ Introducing Camille Veroza/ Specvial Participation- Tia Pusit, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Flora Gasser, Jun Lalin, Richard Pinlac, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe and Max Alvarado/ with Vangie Labalan, Joji Isla, Pocholo Montes, Whitney Tyson

Original theatrical poster of "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)

(Private Collection)