THE 2000s #153: ELIZABETH OROPESA, MARK GIL, ALLEN DIZON, RICHARD QUAN, BARBARA MILANO, RAVEN VILLANUEVA, YDA MANZANO, JENINE DESIDERIO IN "MAMASAN" (2002)

A woman's thriving "escort services" business is threatened when one of his wards rebels and put up a similar business, thus providing stiff competition.

"Mamasan" (2002)

FLT Films

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Story & Screenplay Dennis Evangelista

Film Editor Orlando Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Production Design Winky Gonzales

Music Sunny Ilacad

Direction Joey Romero

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Mark Gil, Allan Dizon, Richard Quan, Barbara Milano, Raven Villanuieva, Yda Manzano, Jenine Desiderio

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THE 2000s # 69: RICA PERALEJO, BERNARD PALANCA, WITH MARK GIL, PINKY AMADOR, JONG HILARIO, JACKIE FORSTER IN "SA HULING PAGHIHINTAY" (2001)

Old flames get reignited as a couple meets again, but the woman is already taken. Frustrated, the man turns his sight on another and even sires a son. But love seems to find a way in bringing them back together again.

"Sa Huling Paghihintay" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date March 21, 2001

Story and Screenplay Mark Querubin

Films Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Larry Manda

Musical Director Rebel Magdagasang

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Erik Matti

Cast Rica Peralejo, Bernard Palanaca/ with Mark Gil, Pinky Amador, Jong Hilario, Jackie Forster

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THE 2000s # 42: ARA MINA, ANGEL AQUINO, MONIQUE WILSON AND CARLOS MORALES, WITH MARK GIL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, MARITA ZOBEL, DICK ISRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "LARO SA BAGA" (2000)

One man's amorous behavior goes from being a love-struck teenager to a promiscuous young man, then a lover and seducer, before finally ending as a philanderer.

"Laro sa Baga" (2000)

Regal Films

Release Date November 27, 2000

Story and Screenplay Edgardo Reyes

Cinematography Neil Daza

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Mike Guison

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito Rono

Cast Ara Mina, Angel Aquino, Monique Wilson and Carlos Morales? Also starring Mark Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Marita Zobel, Dick Israel, Jaime Fabregas, Eugene Domingo, Winnie Cordero, Maila Gumila, Cholo Escano, Malu barry, Ama Quiambao

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THE 2000s # 41: PIOLO PASCUAL, LEANDRO MUNOZ AND JUDY ANN SANTOS, WITH MARK GIL, CARMI MARTIN, BERNARD PALANCA, TRACE VERGEL, JULIA CLARETE IN "KAHIT ISANG SAGLIT" (2000)

Three college buddies form their own architectural design team. Conflict arises when one member met an accident and becomes comatose. The other two struggle to keep their business alive without revealing their feelings for each other.

"Kahit Isang Saglit" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date November 15, 2000

Story and Screenplay Mia Concio

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten

Direction Gilbert Perez

Cast Piolo Pascual, Leandro Munoz and Judy Ann Santos/ Also starring Mark Gil, Carmi Martin, Bernard Palanca, TraceVergel , Julia Clarete, Mandy Ochoa, Sharmaine Buencamino, CJ Tolentino, Archie Ventosa

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THE 2000s # 32: RANDY SANTIAGO, JOHN ESTRADA, WILLIE REVILLAME, WITH RODERICK PAULATE, AMY AUSTRIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, VANESSA DEL BIANCO, TRACY VERGEL, KRISTINE HERMOSA, BENTONG, GARY LIM IN "PERA O BAYONG (NOT DA TV)" (2000)

A group of friends join a noontime show hoping to win enough money to save their community from being demolished.

"Pera O Bayong (Not Da TV)" (2000)

Star Cinema

Release Date July 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Cuevas

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Ruben Cadsawan

Direction Edgar Mortiz

Cast Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Willie Revillame/ Also starring Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez, Bayani Agbayani, Vanessa del Bianco, Tracy Vergel, Kristine Hermosa, Bentong, Gary Lim/ Featuring Paquito Diaz, Mark Gil, Vangie Labanan, Mike Gayoso, Dinky Doo, Jr., Romy Santos, Cris Aguilar, Kiray and Bella Flores

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THE NINETIES # 1123: IAN VENERACION, INA RAYMUNDO, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, MARK GIL, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, PATRICK DELA ROSA, EDGAR MANDE, CELINA CORTEZ IN "BASTARDO" (1997)

A man overcomes the stigma of being a bastard to become a good cop. He goes to manila to persuade his erring stepbrother to surrender and to rescue his girlfriend from the hands of a kidnap-for-ransom gang.

"Bastardo" (1997)

OctoArts Films, CinemaxStudios

Release Date May 7, 1997

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Catalino Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ian Veneracion, Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Raymond Bagatsing, Mark Gil, Ramon Christopher, Patrick dela Rosa, Edagr Mande, Celina Cortez

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THE NINETIES # 1105: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, KLAUDIA KORONEL, WITH MARK GIL, CHARLIE DAVAO, CALOY ALDE, GEORGIA ORTEGA IN "DUGO NG BIRHEN, EL KAPITAN" (1999)

A resurrected Spanish captain battles a forest ranger for the heart of a green-eyed virgin, the former because of a curse and the latter because of love.

"Dugo ng Birhen, El Kapitan" (1999)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date October 27, 1999

Story and Screenplay Frederick Bailey, Rico Maria Ilarde, Andrew Paredes

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Fritz Silorio

Musical Director Angelo Villegas

Direction  Rico Maria Ilarde

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Klaudia Koronel/ Also starring Mark Gil, Charlie Davao, Caloy Alde, Georgia Ortega, Ronald Asinas, Lilia Cuntapay, Marinella Moran

THE NINETIES # 1072: RICKY DAVAO, JENNIFER SEVILLA, MARK GIL, ROY ALVAREZ, LESTER LLANSANG IN "SARANGGOLA" (1999)

Witnessing his father accidentally shoot his friend, a young boy must choose between love for his father and the truth.

"Saranggola"(1999)

GMA Films and Teamwork Productions

Release Date June 23, 1999

Story and Screenplay Jose Y. Dalisay and Gil M. Portes

Cinematography Louie Quirino

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Musical Director Joy Marfil, Vehnee Saturno

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Ricky Davao, Jennifer Sevilla, Mark Gil, Roy Alvarez, Lester Llansang

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THE NINETIES # 1056: ANTOINETTE TAUS, SUNSHINE DIZON, KIM DELOS SANTOS, DINGDONG DANTES, POLO RAVALES, DINO GUEVARRA IN "HONEY, MY LOVE, SO SWEET" (1999)

Three young woman form a man-hater club but soon forget their vows as they meet their true loves.

"Honey, My Love, So Sweet" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date April 3, 1999

Story and Screenplay RJ Nuevas, Suzette Doctolero

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Danny Cristobas

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Antoinette Taus, Sunshine Dizon, Kim delos Santos, Dingdong Dantes, Polo Ravales, Dino Guevarra/ Also starring  Katya Santos, Mark Gil, Bernardo Bernardo, Raquel Villavicencio, Anna Bautista, Anne Curtis, Aiza Marquez, Chubi del Rosario, Maui Taylor, Angela Zamora, Missy Moore, Jaypee Plata

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THE NINETIES # 1042: AGA MUHLACH, GISELLE TOENGI, DAISY REYES, WITH BOOTS ANSON-ROA, MARK GIL, JAIME FABREGAS, WINNIE CORDERO AND INTRODUCING SHAINA MAGDAYAO IN "HINAHANAP-HANAP KITA" (1999)

A young couple's love is put to the test when the woman's career gets in the way of their personal lives. But the woman realizes the value of the marriage when the husband and their daughter get abducted.

"Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date February 9, 1999

Screenplay Roy Iglesias

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Ruth Bagalay

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Chito S. Rono

Cast Aga Muhlach, Giselle Toengi, Daisy Reyes/ Introducing Shaina Magdayao/ Also starring Boots Anson-Roa, Mark Gil, Jaime Fabregas, Winnie Cordero, Madam Auring, Jochelle Olalia, Richard Quan, Lucy Quinto, Liza Ranillo, Monti Tirasol

THE NINETIES # 1021: CESAR MONTANO, MIKEE COJUANGCO, WITH MARK GIL, GLORIA SEVILLA, RUFA MAE QUINTO, DANNY PANSALIN, SHINTARO VALDES, JANUS DEL PRADO IN "MANALO, MATALO MAHAL KITA" (1995)

Disgusted that a different set of numbers were punched, an unlucky man leaves the lotto ticket with the teller. Conflict arises when the lotto ticket wins and he has to find the young lady teller fast before the syndicate catches up with him.

"Manalo, Matalo Mahal Kita" (1995)

Neo Films

Release Date November 8, 1995

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Joyce Bernal, Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Dionisio ' Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Edgardo 'Boy' Vinaaro

Cast Cesar Montano, Mikee Cojuangco/ Also starring Mark Gil, Gloria Sevilla, Rufa Mae Quinto, Danny Pansalin, Shintaro Valdes, Janus del Prado, Candy Pangiliban, Boy Alano, Cita Astals, Archie Adamos, Augusto Victa, Joey Padilla, Romy Romulo

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THE NINETIES # 996: YNEZ VENERACION (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JACLYN JOSE, MARK GIL, JUNELL HERNANDO IN "DAMA DE NOCHE" (1998)

During the day, a rich young woman is the picture of a good, subservient but unhappy wife. At night, however, she turns into another woman who gives free sex to everyone at a construction site.

"Dama de Noche" (1998)

Viva Films

A Peque Gallaga- Lore Reyes Productions

Release Date July 22, 1998

Direction Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Ynez Veneracion (in the title role), Jaclyn Jose, Mark Gil, Junell Hernando

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THE NINETIES # 979: BABALU, REDFORD WHITE, LARA MORENA, BONEL BALINGIT AND SERENA DALRYMPLE IN " 'TONG TATLONG TATAY KONG PAKITONG- KITONG"

Three simple-minded men are outsmarted by an orphan girl who will only give them the bag of jewelry (which was accidentally thrown at them) if they treat her kindly and love her like their own child.

" 'Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong- Kitong" (1998)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date May 13, 1998

Story and Screenplay Divina Reyes

Cinematography Oscar Quirijero

Film Editor Edgardo 'Totoy' Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego

Cast Babalu, Redford White, Lara Moreno, Bonel Balingit and Serena Dalrymple/ Also starring Mark Gil, Bernardo Bernatdo, Cita Astals, Brandon Ramirez, Don Pepot, Mel Tagasa, Beverly Salviejo, Freddie Quizon, Pocholo Montes, Buddy Norton

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THE NINETIES # 945: JASON SALCEDO, JUNELL HERNANDO, JANUS DEL PRADO AND JUN URBANO, WITH MARK GIL, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, MARICEL LAXA AND INTRODUCING ANNE CURTIS IN "MAGIC KINGDOM (ANG ALAMAT NG DAMORTIS)" (1997)

 Three young boys experience the adventure of their lives when they are tasked to go to a mythical land to rescue the kingdom and its princess from the evil rule of its emperor.

"Magic Kingdom (Ang Alamat ng Damortis)" (1997)

Neo Films

Released thru Viva Films

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Paul Daza, Peque Gallaga, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cinematography Richard Padernal

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Bradly Meyer

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, Janus del Prado and Jun Urbano/ Also starring Mark Gil, William Martinez, Ramon Christopher, Maricel Laxa/ Introducing Anne Curtiz, Jomari Uy/ Co-starring Alessandra de Rossi, Turko Cervantes, Winnie Cordero, Lilia Cuntapay, Josie Galvez, Mel Kimura, JC Tizon 

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THE NINETIES # 944: NORA AUNOR, JUDY ANN SANTOS, JAO MAPA, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, MARK GIL, LUIS GONZALES, CRIS MICHELLENA, CALOY PIMENTEL, TESS DUMPIT IN "BABAE" (1997)

Three generations of women tell different stories about domineering men who find it difficult to accord women equal status and rights as men.

"Babae" (1997)

Gem Communications

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Senedy H. Que

Cinematography Marissa Floirendo

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Direction Lupita A. Kashiwahara

Cast Nora Aunor, Judy Ann Santos, Jao Mapa/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Mark Gil, Luis Gonzales, Cris Michellea, Caloy Pimentel, Tess Dumpit, Joanne Salazr, Abigail Reyes

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THE NINETIES # 872: JESTONI ALARCON, VICTOR NERI, REGINE TOLENTINO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, MARK GIL, SUBAS HERRERO, BAYANI AGBAYANI IN "AMANOS, PATAS ANG LABAN" (1997)

Angry at a recruitment agency for failing to fulfill its promise of work abroad, a frustrated man kidnaps the daughter of the owner of the agency as another applicant makes use of the situation to his best advantage. 

"Amanos, Patas ang Laban" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date June 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Francis 'Jun'Posadas, Henry Nabong, Sonny Saret Abelardo

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Victor Neri, Regine Tolentino/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Mark Gil, Subas Herrero, Bayani Agbayani/ Co-starring Marita Zobel, Patrick dela Rosa, Edgar Mande, Joanne Salazar, Alwyn Uytingco and Sherilyn Reyes

Original theatrical poster of Amanos, Patas ang Laban" (1997)

THE NINETIES # 831: RONNIE RICKETTS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), INA RAYMUNDO, JAY MANALO, MARK GIL, ROLLY QUIZON, EDGAR MANDE, RENZO CRUZ, ROY ALVAREZ IN "BOY BULURAN: HEADHUNTER NG MAYNILA" (1997)

"Boy Buluran: Headhunter ng Maynila" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date April 2, 1997

Story Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Screenplay Ronn-Rick

Cinematography Caloy Salcedo

Film Editor Francis Vinarao

Production Design Waldo Masconi

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ronn-Rick (aka. Ronnie Ricketts)

Cast Ronnie Ricketts (in the title role), Ina Raymundo, Jay Manalo, Mark Gil, Rolly Quizon, Edgar Mande, Renzo Cruz, Roy Alvarez, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Dinky Doo, Jr., Danny Riel, Renato del Prado, Dante Castro, Leo Lazaro

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THE NINETIES # 809: ACE ESPINOSA, EDU MANZANO, AMANDA PAGE, MARK GIL, MARITONI FERNANDEZ IN "SIMARON: BARYA LANG ANG HALAGA NG ULO MO" (1997)

The generosity of a retired general's son knows no bounds but when he is hunted by a syndicate, he finds himself alone in the game and there is no other recourse but to fight back.

"Simaron: Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date January 22, 1997

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Jun Aristorenas

Cast Ace Espinosa, Edu Manzano, Amanda Page, Mark Gil, Maritoni Fernandez/ Also starring Jon Achaval, Sofia Alfonso, Chinggoy Alonso, Jun Aristorenas, Alex Cunanan, Levi Ignacio, Jake Joson, Brandon Legaspi, Willie Revillame, Jessica Rodriguez, Boy Roque, Chris Warner

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THE NINETIES # 776: MARICEL SORIANO, CESAR MONTANO, WITH MARK GIL, RACHEL LOBANGCO, WILLIE REVILLAME, RUBY RODRIGEZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, CHARLIE DAVAO, MERYLL SORIANO, ALWYN UYTINGCO IN "KUNG KAYA MO, KAYA KO RIN!" (1996)

"Kung Kaya Mo, Kaya Ko Rin!" (1996)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 20, 1996

Story Tammy Bejerano 

Screenplay Wali Ching

Cinematography Pablo Bautista

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Abel Molina

Musical Director Ramon del Rosario

Direction Danny P. Cabreira

Cast Maricel Soriano, Cesar Montano/ Also Starring Mark Gil, Rachel Lobangco, Willie Revillame, Ruby Rodriguez, Ricardo Cepeda, Charlie Davao, Meryll Soriano, Alwyn Uytingco

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THE NINETIES # 745: IAN VENERACION (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BETH TAMAYO, PATRICK GUZMAN, SHIRLEY FUENTES, MARK GIL, KING GUTIERREZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, BING DAVAO, TERESA LOYZAGA IN "BEN BALASADOR... AKIN ANG HULING ALAS!" (1996)

"Ben Balasador... Akin ang Huling Alas!" (1996)

OctoArts Films and Cinemax Studios

Release Date August 21, 1996

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Rene Clarido

Musical Direction Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Orly Ilacad

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Ian Veneracion (in the title role), Beth Tamayo, Patrick Guzman, Shirley Fuentes, Mark Gil, King Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Bing Davao, Teresa Loyzaga

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