THE 2000s # 129: BARBARA MILANO, JULIO DIAZ, ALLEN DIZON, ROY ALVAREZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, ALLAN PAULE, LOVELY RIVERO, ALBERTO DE ESTEBAN, LYNN MADRIGAL AND INTRODUCING ALECK BOVICK IN "KAULAYAW" (2002)

A car accident brings a simple and intelligent coed into a coma and when she wakes up, she has become an aggressive and sex-starved woman.

"Kaulayaw" (2002)

Tri-Vision Films

Release Date February 6, 2002

Direction Francis Posadas

Cast Barbara Milano, Julio Diaz, Allen Dizon, Roy Alvarez, Jeffrey Santos, Allan Paule, Lovely Rivero, Alberto de Esteban, Lynn Madrigal/ Introducing Aleck Bovick/ with Aimee Torres, Johnny Vicar

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THE 2000s # 99: VIA VELOSO, ALMA SORIANO, FRANCIS ENRIQUEZ, KATRINA PAULA, HAROLD PINEDA, WITH DANIEL FERNANDO, JULIO DIAZ, LOVELY RIVERO, LITO LEGASPI AND CHARLIE DAVAO IN "HIYAS... SA PARAISO NG KASALANAN" (2001)

"Hiyas... Sa Paraiso ng Kasalanan" (2001)

Leo Films

Release Date October 26, 2001

Direction Rico Tariman

Cast Via Veloso, Alma Soriano, Francis Enriquez, Katrina Paula, Harold Pineda/ with Daniel Fernando, Julio Diaz, Lovely Rivero, Lito Legaspi and Charlie Davao

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THE 2000s # 63: PIEL MORENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR AND ACE ESPINOSA, WITH JULIO DIAZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, JEAN SABURIT, JOONEE GAMBOA, PAMELA ORTIZ AND IZZA IGNACIO IN "THE VIRGIN WIFE" (2001)

A beautiful woman lives under a curse--- every man she marries dies on their wedding day. She has  already married her three childhood friends and they all died. Now, another wedding proposal is in the offing.

"The Virgin Wife" (2001)

FLT Films

Release Date February 9, 2001

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Piel Morena (in the title role), Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor and Ace Espinosa/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jeffrey Santos, Jean Saburit, Joonee Gamboa, Pamela Ortiz and Izza Ignacio/ with Romy Romulo, Rey Pumaloy, Rosanna Magdalena, Don Pepot, Cloyd Robinson

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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 # 13: JACLYN JOSE, CHIN CHION GUTIERREZ, JULIO DIAZ, JAIME FABREGAS, JOONEE GAMBOA, WITH AILA MARIE, HAZEL ESPINOSA, MARINELLA MORAN, CAMILLE ROXAS, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, GERARD MADRID IN "PEDRONG PALAD" (2000)

A frustrated man discovers that life in the city is no better than the countryside he left behind.

"Pedrong Palad" (2000)

Regal Films, Good Harvest Productions

Release Date March 15, 2000

Cinematography Alma dela Pena, Luis Quirino

Film Editor Randy Brien

Production Design Ellen Ramos

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Nick Deocampo

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Julio Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Joonee Gamboa/ with Aila Marie, Hazel Espinosa, Marinella Moran, Camille Roxas, Leandro Baldemor, Gerard Madrid

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THE 2000s # 3: KLAUDIA KORONEL, BARBARA MILANO, KATRINA PAULA, INA ALEGRE, JULIO DIAZ, HAROLD PINEDA, JETHRO RAMIREZ AND INTRODUCING AILEINE VALDEZ IN "MASARAP HABANG MAINIT" (2000)

The three sisters fight to keep their inheritance and discover the truth about the death of their mother.

"Masarap Habang Mainit" (2000)

Starlight Films

Release Date January 12, 2000

Story and Screenplay Joven Velasco, Mitos Curameng, Leo Valdez

Cinematography Christopher Lobo

Film Editor Rudy Cabrales

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Benny Medina

Direction William Pascual

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Barbara Milano, Katrina Paula, Ina Alegre, Julio Diaz, Harold Pineda, Jethro Ramirez/ Introducing Aileine Valdez/ Also starring Sammy Lagmay, Jonathan Paguio, Madame Auring, Edel Templonuevo, Jess Evardone, Gil Amores, Kit Leal, Mico Pamintuan, Rosemarie Kaguamsua

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

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THE NINETIES # 1020: ANGEL AQUINO, GERARD MADRID, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, CHINGGOY ALONSO, JULIO DIAZ, PINKY AMADOR, RICHARD BONNIN IN "SANA... PAG-IBIG NA" (1998)

A young man falls in love with his late father's mistress but also discovers a lot about his father and how much he loved him and his mother.

"Sana... Pag-ibig Na" (1998)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date December 2, 1998

Story and Screenplay Armando Lao

Cinematography Lee Meily

Film Editor Robert Vasadre

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Jeffrey Jeturian

Cast Angel Aquino, Gerard Madrid/ together with Nida Blanca, Chinggoy Alonso, Julio Diaz, Pinky Amador, Richard Bonnin, Vangie Labalan

THE NINETIES # 1016: JACLYN JOSE, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, DANIEL FERNANDO, ALLAN PAULE, RITA MAGDALENA, TOFEE CALMA, HAZEL ESPINOSA AND RITA AVILA IN "MASIKIP, MASAKIT, MAHAPDI" (1998)

Three stories of temptation, sex and superstition. A father loses his job for stealing a fallen apple for his crippled child, resorts to petty crimes but is killed. An ambitious pickup girl kills herself after being dumped by a rich customer. A man gets very sick from an infected wound which he got from the bone of a dead man that he and a friend were stealing jewelry from.

"Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date November 11, 1998

Based on Alberto Florentino's award-winning play

Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Noel Mallonga

Musical Director Renel Tagle

Direction Behn Cervantes

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Allan Paule, Rita Magdalena, Toffee Calma, Hazel Espinosa and Rita Avila

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THE NINETIES # 986: CESAR MONTANO, MIKEE COJUANGCO, WITH JULIO DIAZ, WILLIE REVILLAME, BERTING LABRA, RICHARD MERCK, JAIME FABREGAS, LEE ROBIN SALZAR, BRANDO LEGASPI IN "KASANGGA... KAHIT KELAN" (1998)

A hustler and a thief suddenly becomes hotshot DPAs as they continue the mission of their lookalikes who were killed by a notorious kidnap-for-ransom syndicate.

"Kasangga... Kahit Kelan" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date June 10, 1998

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Cesar Montano, Mikee Cojuangco/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Willie Revillame, Berting Labra, Richard Merck, Jaime Fabregas, Lee Robin Salazar, Brando Legaspi, Danny Pansalin, Criselda Volks

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THE NINETIES # 971: JAY MANALO, AMANDA PAGE, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH JULIO DIAZ, ROY ALVAREZ, JOONEE GAMBOA, BRANDON LEGASPI, ROBERT MILLER, MIKE CASTILLO, ERICK JIMENEZ IN "WANG BU" (1998)

An aggressive and temperamental family man is out to seek revenge as he pursues the ruthless elements that killed his family.

"Wang Bu" (1998)

Neo Films

Release Date April 22, 1998

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong, Toto Natividad

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Toto Natividad

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Jay Manalo, Amanda Page, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Roy Alvarez, Joonee Gamboa, Brandon Legaspi, Robert Miller, Mike Castillo, Erick Jimenez, Boy Roque, Lauro Delgado, Jr., Freddie Ondra, Kjeil Villamarin

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THE NINETIES # 926: ROSANNA ROCES, JULIO DIAZ, BODGIE PASCUA, EVA DARREN, IHMAN ESTURCO, SHERRY LARA AND MICHELLE ORTEGA IN "MAPUSOK" (1997)

A woman and her new man succeed in killing her former live-in partner who had abused her. As luck would have it, however, she becomes unhappy again with her man and is left with no choice but to return to her old job as a club hostess.

"Mapusok" (1997)

OctoArts Films/ Cinemax Studios

Release Date November 5, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Orly Ilacad

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Rosanna Roces, Julio Diaz, Bodgie Pascua, Eva Darren, Ihman Esturco, Sherry Lara and Michelle Ortega

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THE NINETIES # 890: RONNIE RICKETTS, BETH TAMAYO, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, JULIO DIAZ, LOVELY RIVERO, CELINA CORTEZ, J-AR DE LUNA, LEVY IGNACIO IN "KAMANDAG KO ANG PAPATAY SA 'YO" (1997)

A deep penetration agent disguises himself as the hit man of a corrupt politician.

"Kamandag Ko ang Papatay sa 'Yo" (1997)

OctoArts Films/ Cinemax Studios

Release Date August 6, 1997

Screenplay Manny Buising

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Pepe Marcos

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Executive Producer Orly Ilacad

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Beth Tamayo, Eddie Gutierrez, Julio Diaz, Lovel Rivero, Celina Cortez, J-ar de Luna, Levy Ignacio/ Also starring Johnny Vicar, Zandro Zamora, Rhey Roldan, Boy Roque, Eddie Tuazon, Alvin Anson/ Special Participation- Arnold Clavio

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THE NINETIES # 840: JULIO DIAZ, VIA VELOSO, URSULA ORTIZ, DICK ISRAEL, LITO LEGASPI, AMAY BISAYA, SHISHIR 'MICHAELANGELO' INOCALLA, VICTOR REYES IN "SA NAG-AAPOY NA DAGAT" (1997)

"Sa Nag-aapoy na Dagat" (1997)

Eastern Entertainment Productions

Release Date April 16, 1997

Story and Screenplay Lou Aguilar

Cinematography Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Musical Director Raymond Quito

Direction Dante Javier

Cast Julio Diaz, Via Veloso, Ursula Ortiz, Dick Israel,Lito Legaspi, Amay Bisaya, Shishir 'Michaelangelo' Inocalla, Victor Reyes

THE NINETIES # 813: IAN DE LEON, JAO MAPA AND DONNA CRUZ, WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, JULIO DIAZ, CANDY PANGILINAN, BERNADETTE ALLYSON, ERIKA FIFE IN "DAHIL TANGING IKAW" (1997)

Separated by birth, twin sisters lead separate and quiet lives until they are seen separately by young boys they are paired with and they begin to question their parents about the existence of the other.

"Dahil Tanging Ikaw" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date February 12, 1997

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Rolly Manuel

Film Editor Kelly M. Cruz

Production Design Manny B. Morfe

Musical Director Willy Cruz

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Mac C. Alejandre

Cast Ian de Leon, Jao Mapa and Donna Cruz/ Also starring Ronaldo Valdez, Julio Diaz, Candy Pangilinan, Bernadette Allyson, Erika Fife/ with Richard de Dios, Michael Gomez, Maricar de Mesa, Joyce Jimenez, Lui Manansala, Raffy Rodriguez

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THE NINETIES # 786: MARIJOY ADORABLE (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JULIO DIAZ, AMY AUSTRIA, JEAN GARCIA, JACKIE AQUINO, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, SUZETTE RANILLO, DICK ISRAEL AND AGATHA TAPAN IN MARS RAVELO'S "TRUDIS LIIT" (1996)

"Trudis Liit" (1996)

Merdeka Film Productions, Inc.

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Amy Aguirre and Henry Nadong

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Ever Ramos

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction Jett C. Espiritu

Cast Marijoy Adorable (in the title role), Julio Diaz, Amy Austria, Jean Garcia, Jackie Aquino/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Suzette Ranillo, Dick Israel and Agatha Tapan

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THE NINETIES # 768: MICHAEL RIVERO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOHN REGALA, DANTE RIVERO, BETH TAMAYO, MARICEL MORALES, LOVELY RIVERO, JULIO DIAZ, JORGE ESTREGAN, DICK ISRAEL IN "BATANG ESTERO" (1996)

"Batang Estero" (1996)

FLT Films International

Release Date October 30, 1996

Cinematography Romy Huete

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Rene Clarido

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Story, Screenplay and Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Michael Rivero (in the title role), John Regala, Dante Rivero, Beth Tamayo, Maricel Morales, Lovely Rivero/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jorge Estregan, Dick Israel, Gino Antonio, Marco Polo and Alona Alegre/ with Boy Roque, Danny Ramos, Victor Reyes

THE NINETIES # 692: MICHELLE ALDANA, GARY ESTRADA, TOGETHER WITH EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, LIZA LORENA, TERESA LOYZAGA, ANTHONY CASTELO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, JULIO DIAZ IN "SEGURISTA" (1996)

"Segurista" (1996)

Neo Films

Release Date March 13, 1996

Story and Screenplay Tikoy Aguiluz, Amado Lacuesta, Jr., Jose Lacaba

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao, Myrna Medina Bhunjun

Production Designer Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Michelle Aldana, Gary Estrada/ Also starring Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Lorena, Teresa Loyzaga, Anthony Castelo, Albert Martinez, Julio Diaz/ Introducing Ruby Moreno/ with  Pen Medina, Suzette Ranillo, Vangie Labalan, Pocholo Montes, Momay Santiago

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THE NINETIES # 665: CHARLENE GONZALES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, JACLYN JOSE, JULIO DIAZ, KRISTINE GARCIA, ALBERT MARTINEZ, GARY ESTRADA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, DINDI GALLARDO, GLYDEL MERCADO IN MARS RAVEL'S "DYESEBEL" (1996)

"Dyesebel" (1996)

Viva Films

Release Date January 4, 1996

Based on the character created by Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Frank Rivera

Cinematography Gener Buenaseda

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Charlene Gonzales (in the title role). Gloria Diaz, Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Kristine Garcia, Albert Martinez, Gary Estrada, Maritoni Fernandez, Dindi Gallardo, Glydel Mercado/ Introducing Matt Mendoza/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Romeo Rivera, Don Pepot, Mia Pratts, Ana Bautista, Rufa Mae Quinto, Susan Lozada, Roy de Guzman, Victor Balbuena, Vincent Barba, Gino Ilustre

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