THE NINETIES # 410: RENE REQUIESTAS, KRIS AQUINO, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, NOVA VILLA, AI-AI DELAS ALAS, AL TANTAY, JANINE BARREDO, LORENZO MARA AND IC MENDOZA, LADY LEE IN "PIDO DIDA 3, MAY KAMBAL NA!" (1993)

"Pido Dida 3, May Kambal Na!" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date August 12, 1993

Story  Baby R. Nebrida

Screenplay Tony Cruz, Tony Fajardo, Deo Derecto

Cinematography Gener Bueneseda

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Bert Habal, Jens Peter Gaw, Nono Nebres Garcia

Musical Director  Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Tony Cruz

Cast Rene Requiestas, Kris Aquino/ together with Nida Blanca, Nova Villa, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Al Tantay, Janine Barredo, Lorenzo Mara and IC Mendoza, Lady Lee/ Also starring Luz Valdez, Olivia Cenizal, Dexter Doria, Ruben Rustia, Vangie Labalan, Marco Polo Garcia, Bamba Lalin, Joji Isla, Moody Diaz, Flora Gasser, Don Pepot, Ernie David, Nanding Fernandez, Feling Cudia, Pong Pong

Original theatrical poster of "Pido Dida 3, May Kambal Na!" (1993)

(Private Collection)

VCD Cover

 

THE EIGHTIES # 1100: VILMA SANTOS, GABBY CONCEPCION, ERIC QUIZON, ZSA ZSA PADILLA IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "PAHIRAM NG ISANG UMAGA" (1989)

"Pahiram ng Isang Umaga" (1989)

Regal Films

Release Date February 23, 1989

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Manolo Abaya, Eduardo Jacinto, Nnong Rasca

Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Elmer Manapul

Musical Director Willy Cruz

Line Producer William Leary

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Vilma Santos, Gabby Concepcion, Eric Quizon, Zsa Zsa Padilla/ Also Starring Olivia Cenizal, Gil de Leon, Tita Munoz, Dexter Doria, Roy Alvarez, Vicky Suba, Becky Misa and Billy Joe Crawford

THE EIGHTIES # 1098: JOEY DE LEON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JACKIE AQUINO, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA, JAIME FABREGAS, RENE REQUIESTAS IN "BARBI, MAID IN THE PHILIPPINES" (1989)

"Barbi, Maid in the Philippines" (1989)

Filmstar

Release Date February 15, 1989

Story and Screenplay Joey de Leon and Tony Y. Reyes

Production Design Manny Morfe

Edited by Efren Jarlego

Cinematography Rody Lacap & Oscar Querijero

Joey de Leon Make-up and Hair designed and created by James Cooper

Music Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Tony Gloria

Producer Tony Fajardo

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Joey de Leon (in the title role), Jackie Aquino, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Jaime Fabregas, Rene Requiestas/ with Bamba, RR Herrera and Ten-ten Munoz/ Special Participation of Panchito and Nova Villa/ Also starring in alphabetical order- Lorna Galvez, Jojie Isla, Vangie Labalan, Lourdes Nuqui, Bodjie Pascua, Ces Quesada, Mervyn Samson, Sheila Ysrael/ Guest stars- Ruben Rustia, Olivia Cenizal, Mia Prats, Paquito Diaz, Mona Lisa and many more.

 Original Beta Cover of "Barbi, Maid in the Philippines" (1989)

(Private Collection)

Joey de Leon and Rene Requiestas in a Superwheel commercial

(image- from Internet source)

THE EIGHTIES # 1035: GLORIA ROMERO, OLIVIA CENIZAL, LORNA TOLENTINO, GABBY CONCEPCION, RICHARD GOMEZ AND ALICE DIXSON IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "NAGBABAGANG LUHA" (1988)

"Nagbabagang Luha" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date July 7, 1988

Serialized in Superstar Komiks

Story Elena Patron

Screenplay Raquel N. Villavicencio

Directors of Photography Manolo R. Abaya, Totoy Jacinto

Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Designers Tatus Aldana, Gerry Pascual

Musical Director Willy Cruz

Line Producer Malou N. Santos

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Gloria Romero, Olivia Cenizal, Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez and Alice Dixson/ Also Starring Lilian laing, Flora Gasser/ Introducing Honey Mae Ledesma

Original theatrical poster of Ishmael Bernal's Nagbabagang Luha" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 938: NORA AUNOR, GINA ALAJAR, CELESTE LEGASPI AND MATET IN MARIO O' HARA'S "TATLONG INA ISANG ANAK" (1987)

"Tatlong Ina Isang Anak" (1987)

NVC Film Productions

Release Date July 23, 1987

Story and Screenplay Frank Rivera & Mario O' Hara

Cinematography Johnny and Romulo  Araojo

Editing Efren Jarlego

Production Design Frank Rivera

Music Jaime Fabregas

Supervising Producer Oscar Villamayor

Executive Producer Nora Villamayor

Direction Mario O' Hara

Cast Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Celeste Legaspi and Matet/ Also Starring Bembol Roco, Miguel Rodriguez, Dan Alvaro, Perla Bautista, Paraluman, Olivia Cenizal, Rez Cortez, Debbie Miller/ with Bella Flores, Marilyn Villamayor, Romnick Sarmenta, Toby Alejar

THE EIGHTIES # 242: CHERIE GIL, GABBY CONCEPCION, RICHARD ROMUALDEZ AND ALMA MORENO IN "I LOVE YOU, ABIGAEL" (1981)

"I Love You, Abigael" (1981)

HPS Film Productions

Release Date October 16, 1981

Serialized in Kislap Magazine

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Music Rey Valera

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Cherie Gil, Gabby Concepcion, Richard Romualdez and Alma Moreno/ Also Starring Chona Castillo, Ronald Bregendahl, Olivia Cenizal/ Introducing Lani Villa

THE SEVENTIES # 838: DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON- ROA, JOHANNA RAUNIO, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ AND PILAR PILAPIL IN "POSTCARDS FROM CHINA" (1975)

"Postcards From China" (1975)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

First Metropolitan Film Festival Entry

Release Date September 21, 1975

Story and Screenplay Dick Adair

Cinematography Justo Paulino

Music Restie Umali

Direction Cesar Gallardo

Cast Dante Rivero, Boots Anson- Roa, Johanna Raunio, Ramil Rodriguez and Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Olivia Cenizal, Butz Aquino, Ruben Rustia, Tan Chia Bee, Mary Keh Dy/ Special Guest- Robert Arevalo

THE SIXTIES # 465: JOSE PADILLA, JR., OLIVIA CENIZAL, CAROL VARGA, RAMON D'SALVA, ARURAY AND VILMA SANTOS AS MARS RAVELO'S "GING" (1963): KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION/ Re-posted

"Ging" (1964)
People's Pictures, Inc.
Release Date January 20, 1964/ Dalisay
Story Mars Ravelo
Serialized in Liwayway Magazines
Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos
Music Tony Maiquez
Direction Cirio H. Santiago and Teodorico C. Santos
Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Olivia Cenizal, Carol Varga, Ramon D' Salva, Aruray and Vilma Santos (in the title role)/ Also Starring Etang Discher, George Quizon, Ponga, Jose Garcia, Paquito Salcedo/ Featuring Eva Montes, Marvin Molina, Pol Todd (as Dinky)

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In 1963, prolific komiks writer Mars Ravelo came up with a beautiful novel titled, Ging, a poignant story of a poor gifted girl, trying to make both ends meet by singing and dancing in crowded streets and cafeterias. It was one of the popular komiks serial that time that eventually landed into the big screen in 1964 with nine or ten-year old Vilma Santos in the lead role. It was a terrific follow-up to her highly successful debut film, Trudis Liit in 1963.


Here’s a glimpse of that well-read and closely followed novel as it appeared on the pages of Liwayway Magazine with artist Elpidio Torres illustrating.

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Liwayway/ June 10, 1963

THE SIXTIES # 265: MARIO MONTENEGRO, OLIVIA CENIZAL, BOB SOLER, CARLOS PADILLA, JR., LAURO DELGADO, CAROL VARGA, RUBEN RUSTIA IN F. V. COCHING'S "THOR": KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION (1961-62)/ Re-posted

The days of the mighty Vikings and the savage Tartars were relived on the silver screen in People’s Pictures’ production of Thor.

The movie, filmed and released in 1962, was based on the novel by Francisco V. Coching, serialized in Liwayway magazine. Mario Montenegro played the titular role of Thor with Olivia Cenizal as Isolde, Bob Soler as Angor, Carlos Padilla, Jr as Jamal, Carol varga as Singred, Lauro Delgado as Valkhan, Runben Rustia as Mobak, Africa dela Rosa as the queen, Jose Garcia as Blakan and Bert Olivar as the minister.

"Thor" (1962)
People's Pictures, Inc.
Release Date September 6-15, 1962/ Dalisay
Story Francisco V. Coching
Serialized in Liwayway Magzine
Music Josefino Cenizal
Direction Teodorico C. Santos
Cast Mario Montenegro, Olivia Cenizal, Bob Soler, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Lauro Delgado, Carol Varga, Ruben Rustia/ Co-starring Africa dela Rosa, Jose Garcia, Bert Olivar, Pablo Virtuoso, Juliet Pardo, Lucita Soriano, Jun Rosales, Marvin Molina, Paquito Salcedo, Poleng Mendoza, Andres Centenera, Resty Sandel

Liwayway Magazine/ 1961-62 Katha ni Francisco V. Coching
Guhit ni Federico Javinal

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THE SIXTIES # 82: NESTOR DE VILLA, OLIVIA CENIZAL, JOSE ROMULO, ADORABLE LIWANAG IN "WALA KANG KAPANTAY" (1960)

"Wala Kang Kapantay" (1960)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date December 5-14, 1960/ Dalisay

Story Dr. Fausto Galaura
Serialized in Bulaklak Magazine

Cinematography Tommy Marcelino

Music Josefino Cenizal

Direction Teodorico C. Santos

Cast Nestor de Villa, Olivia Cenizal, Jose Romulo, Adorable Liwanag, Jose Garcia, Menggay, Josie Sancho, Carmen Zobel/ Guest Star Lily Marquez

THE SIXTIES # 24: EFREN REYES, OLIVIA CENIZAL, JOHNNY MONTEIRO, CORAZON RIVAS, BOB SOLER IN "NAKAUSAP KO ANG DIYOS" (1960)

"Nakausap Ko ang Diyos" (1960)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date April 4-13, 1060/ Life

Screenplay Johnny Legarda

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Teodorico C. Santos

Cast Efren Reyes, Olivia Cenizal, Johnny Monteiro, Corazon Rivas, Bob Soler/ with Ruben Rustia, Belen Velasco, Nello Nayo, Renato Robles, Eddie Boy Serrano, Francisco Cruz, Felisa Salcedo, Jesus Lapid, Dencio Padilla, Henry Rivera, Poleng Mendoza, Tony Bobong/ Featuring Josephine Sancho, Dina Morales

THE SIXTIES # 20: OLIVIA CENIZAL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), 26 BIG STARS, 7 GREAT DIRECTORS IN "VIUDA DE ORO" (1960)

"Viuda De Oro" (1960)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date March 20-29, 1960/ Dalisay

Story Leleng Isla

Based on DZXL Radio Serial

Music Tony Maiquez and Tito Arevalo

Direction Teodorico C. Santos, Ramon A. Estella, Danilo Santiago, Nemesio E. caravana, Cesar Gallardo, Efren Reyes and Gerardo de Leon

Cast Olivia Cenizal (in the title role) and 26 big stars (in order of appearnnce)--- Edna Luna, Ronald Remy, Jose Romulo, Nello Nayo, Eddie Mesa, Johnny Monteiro, Leonor Vergara, Bob Soler, Teresita Mendez, Vicente Liwanag, Jose Garcia, Fernando Poe, Jr., Lauro Delgado, Lani Oteyza, Cesar Ramirez, Cynthia Zamora, Chiquito, Ruben Rustia, Efren Reyes, Arsenia Francisco, Miriam Jurado, Lito Anzures, Zaldy Zshornack, Shirley Gorospe, Oscar Roncal, Celia Rodriguez

THE FIFTIES # 578: EDDIE DEL MAR, OLIVIA CENIZAL, ZALDY ZSHORNACK, LANI OTEYZA, CAROL VARGA, LILY MARQUEZ IN "POBRESITA" (1959)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"Pobresita" (1959)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 10-19, 1959/ Life

Story Celso Rodas and Rico Bello Omagap

Serialized in Hiwaga Komiks

Screenplay Adrian Cristobal

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Teodorico C. Santos

Cast Eddie Del mar, Olivia Cenizal, Zaldy Zshornack, Lani Oteyza, Carol Varga, Lily marquez, Nello Nayo, Berting Labra, Belen Velasco, Boy Francisco, Renato Robles, Paquito Diaz, Douglas Dahlen

"Pobresita"

Nobela ni Celso Rodas at Rico Bello Omagap

Guhit ni Alfredo ALcala

Inilathala sa Hiwaga Komiks/ 1958

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THE FIFTIES # 551: EFREN REYES, OLIVIA CENIZAl, CAROL VARGA, LAURO DELGADO IN "PRINSIPE ALEJANDRE AT DON LUIS" (1957)

"Prinsipe Alejandre at Don Luis" (1957)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 20-29, 1957/ Dalisay

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Music Ariston Avelino

Story and Direction Nemesio E. Caravana

Cast Efren Reyes, Olivia Cenizal, Carol Varga, Lauro Delgado, Melita de Leon, Jose Velez, Jose garcia, Lily marquez, Mario Taguibulos, Resty sandel, Phillip Santos, Carpi Asturias, Myra Crisol,  Tony Bobong, Lita Cristobal, Carolina Herranz and the SOS Boys

THE FIFTIES # 524: JOSE PADILLA, JR., TESSIE QUINTANA, OLIVIA CENIZAL, CIELITO LEGASPI, BOB SOLER IN "WATER LILY" (1958)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"Water Lily" (1958)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date June 8- 17, 1958/ Dalisay

Story Carlos Gonda and Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay Ding M. de Jesus

Music Tony Maiquez

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Tessie Quintana, Olivia Cenizal, Cielito Legaspi, Bob Soler, Belen Velasco, Nello Nayo, Jose Garcia, Leonora Ruiz, Fancisco Cruz, Dely Villanueva, Dadang Ortega

"Water Lily"

Nobela nina Carlos Gonda at Pablo S. Gomez

Guhit ni Nestor Redondo

---Katapusang Labas---

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THE FIFTIES # 518: BURGESS MEREDITH, OLIVIA CENIZAL, WILLIAM PHIPPS AND ZALDY ZSHORNACK IN EDDIE ROMERO'S "MAN ON THE RUN" (1958)

Did you know that the 1958 movie, Eddie Romero's Man on the Run, starring Hollywood actor Burgess Meredith and local actor Zaldy Zshornack prominently features the City of Manila? The blurb says “Kidnapped!--- and a gigantic search uncovers Manila’s palaces of pleasure and its hot spots of sin.” Produced by Cirio H. Santiago Film Organization and Halcyon Productions for international release, the film showcases such familiar landmarks like Tutuban Railroad Station, the Central Market, Dewey (now Roxas) Boulevard, Manila Hotel, and the ruins of the Walled City, among others.

Source: Jessie B. Garcia/

A Movie Album Quizbook/ 2004More on Movie Trivia

"Man On The Run" (1958)
 (released in USA in 1964 as The Kidnappers)
Cirio H. Santiago Film Organization and Halcyon Productions
Released thru People's Pictures
Release Date May 15- 19, 1958
Story and Screenplay Paul Harber
Direction Eddie Romero
Cast Burgess Meredith (Louis Halliburton), Olivia Cenizal (Chrisitine Hall), William Phipps (Jay), Paul Harber, Carol Varga, Amado Cortez, Johnny Monteiro, Theodore Bikel and Zaldy Zshornack

THE FIFTIES # 447: AN ALL-STAR CAST IN "BICOL EXPRESS" (1957)

 

 "Bicol Express" (1957)

Seven Episodes

Premiere Productions

Release Date June 28- July 7, 1957/ Life

Music Tony Maiquez, Ariston Avelino, Tito Arevalo

Direction Eddie Romero, Cirio H. Santiago, Efren Reyes, Teodorico C. Santos, Josefino Cenizal, Gerardo de Leon, Cesar Gallardo

Cast First Episode- Jose Romulo, Melita de Leon, Cielito Legaspi, Zaldy Zshornack, Oscar Roncal, Dely Atay-Atayan/ Second Episode- Tessie Quintana, Cesar Ramirez, Lauro Delgado, Jose Garcia, Max Alvarado/ Third Episode- Tita Duran, Pancho Magalona, Abelardo Cortes, Abraham Cruz, Vic Diaz, Eddie Boy Serrano/ Fourth Episode- Danilo Montes, Olivia Cenizal, Ramon D' Salva, Elvira Reyes, Aida Villegas, Dadang Ortega, Luis San Juan/ Fifth Episode- Eddie del Mar, Edna Luna, Cynthia Zamora, Fernando Poe, Jr., Jose Velez, Marissa Ibanez/ Sixth Episode- Leopoldo Salcedo, Alicia Vergel, Amado Cortes, Leonor Vergara, Lopito, Quiel Segovia/ Seventh Episode- Efren Reyes, Carol Varga, Vicente Liwanag

 

 

 Kislap- Graphic Magazine/ 1957

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THE FIFTIES # 426: EFREN REYES, OLIVIA CENIZAL, LAURO DELGADO, MELITA DE LEON IN "ESPADANG UMAANGIL" (1957)

 

"Espadang Umaangil" (1957)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date March 25- April 3, 1957/ Dalisay

Music Tony Maiquez

Story and Direction Nemesio E. Caravana

Cast Efren Reyes, Olivia Cenizal, Lauro Delgado, Melita de Leon, Nello Nayo, Jose Garcia, Abraham Cruz, Abelardo Cortez, Boy Soriano

 

THE FIFTIES # 408: DANILO MONTES, OLIVIA CENIZAL, CORAZON RIVAS, ZALDY ZSHORNACK IN "LIBRE COMIDA" (1957)

"Libre Comida" (1957)

Balatbat Production

Release Date January 4-13, 1957/ Dalisay

Story and Screenplay Nemesio Caravana

Direction Candido Manahan

Cast Danilo Montes, Olivia Cenizal, Corazon Rivas. Zaldy Zshornack, Ramon D'Salva, Vicente Liwanag, Amelita Sol, Elena Mayo, Belen Velasco, Luis San Juan, Fernando Santiago, Marissa Ibanez, Ligaya Lopez, Lily Marquez, Charito Garcia, Boy Sta. Romana, Butch Bautista, Peping Vicencio, Mel Rivera/ Introducing Linda del Rosario

 

 

THE FIFTIES # 384: EFREN REYES, CESAR RAMIREZ, OLIVIA CENIZAL IN "HARING ESPADA" (1956)

"Haring Espada" (1956)

People's Pictures, Inc.

Released thru Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date September 21-30, 1956/ Life

Story Clodualdo del Mundo

Serialized in Hiwaga Komiks

Music Tony Maiquez

Direction Severino Reyes III (Efren Reyes)

Cast Efren Reyes, Cesar Ramirez, Olivia Cenizal, Lopito, Melita de Leon, Ramon D' Salva, Nello Nayo, Jose Garcia, Marisaa Ibanez