THE 2000s # 38: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH NIDA BLANCA, BEMBOL ROCO, JOHN ARCILLA, SUSAN AFRICA, MENGGIE COBARRUBIAS IN "BIYAHENG LANGIT" (2000)

A woman loses her money and car in the casino. She gets involved with the casino collector who also works for the gambling lord. Together, they run for their lives in the hope of eluding the gambling syndicate.

"Biyaheng Langit" (2000)

Viva Films

Release Date October 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Ianco dela Cruz, Ray Ventura

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Film Editor Mirana Medina-Bhunjun

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jessie Lasaten, Arnel Sevilla

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Mark Anthony Fernandez, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Nida Blanca, Bembol Roco, John Arcilla, Susan Africa, Benjie Cobarrubias, Cholo Escano, Jeanette Joaquin, Christian Alvear

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THE 2000s # 12: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ARA MINA, WITH ROI VINZON, DAISY REYES, BEMBOL ROCO, EFREN REYES, JR., JUDE ESTRADA, DINDO ARROYO IN "PALABAN" (2000)

A successful police officer is assigned to a mission to hunt a notorious gang of bank robbers headed by a former member of an elite force.

"Palaban" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date March 1, 2000

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Ara Mina/ Also starring Roi Vinzon, Daisy Reyes, Bembol Roco, Efren Reyes, Jr., Jude Estrada, Dindo Arroyo, King Gutierrez, Alvin Anson, Edgar Mande, Gerard Ejercito, Neil Sandoval, Rico Roman

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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

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THE NINETIES # 1095: KLAUDIA KORONEL, GARY ESTRADA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, BEMBOL ROCO, YDA MANZANO IN "GAMUGAMONG DAGAT" (1999)

To help her sick mother, a woman uses her body to earn money but she is forced to choose between the man she loves and her mother whose life is in the hands of a selfish politician's son.

"Gamugamong Dagat" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date September 22, 1999

Screenplay Arnold Rimon Martinez

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sancho Tajume

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Gary Estrada, Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor, Bembol Roco, Yda Manzano

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THE NINETIES # 943: TOM TAUS, JR., BETH TAMAYO, AMY AUSTRIA, BEMBOL ROCO, LLOYD SAMARTINO, DENISE JOAQUIN, WITH BELLA FLORES, LOU VELOSO, JOEY GALVEZ IN "ANAK NG BULKAN" (1997)

A young boy and his giant bird is able to help the victims of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo even as the gigantic bird becomes the object of desire by individuals who only have their own interest in mind.

"Anak ng Bulkan' (1997)

Premiere Productions

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Mari Avellana

Cinematography Ricardo Remias, Leodigario Dalawis, Jr.

Film Editor Joseph Zucchero

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Tom Taus, Jr., Beth Tamayo, Amy Austria, Bembol Roco, Lloyd Samartino, Denise Joaquin/ Also starring Bella Flores, Lou Veloso, Joey Galvez, Bon Vibar, Joseph Reyes, Gary Lim

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THE NINETIES # 924: CARMINA VILLARROEL, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, WITH CHARITO SOLIS, CHAT SILAYAN, BEMBOL ROCO, MARVIN AGUSTIN, AGOT ISIDRO, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, KIER LEGASPI, ANGELIKA, BOJO MOLINA IN "KAPAG MAY KATWIRAN, IPAGLABAN MO!, THE MOVIE 2" (1997)

A maid, wrongly accused of kidnapping her ward, is tortured by the police along with other people close to her. Defending his young brother, a boy is killed by a powerful politician's jealous son. The victims and their families find the courage to bring their case to court and find justice.

"Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo!, The Movie 2" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 5, 1997

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Rome Gonzales

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonog' Buencamino

Executive Producer Charo Santos- Concio

Direction Rory B. Quintos

Cast Carmina Villarroel, Wowie de Guzman/ Also starring Charito Solis, Chat Silayan, Bembol Roco, Marvin Agustin, Agot Isidro, Sharmaine Suarez, Kier Legaspi, Angelika, Bojo Molina, Gina Pareno, Tommy Abuel, Gerard Pizarras, Aljon Jimenez, Lorena Garcia/ Introducing Rica Peralejo/ Special Participation of Atty. Jose Sison/ Co-starring Perla Bautista, Marita Zobel, Lucita Soriano, Ronnie Lazaro, Ernie Zarate, Ray Ventura, Bonjie Pascua, Vangie Labalan, Renato del Prado, Nante Montreal, Chris Michelena

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THE NINETIES # 847: SHARON CUNETA, CESAR MONTANO, WITH MICHELLE ALDANA, BEMBOL ROCO, RICARDO CEPEDA, PAQUITO DIAZ, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, SHEILU BHARWANI IN "WALA NANG IIBIGIN PANG IBA" (1997)

An adventurous bounty hunter succeeds in rescuing a rich archaeologist but instead of returning home, they go on a treasure hunt even as they try hard to ignore the growing feelings they have for each other.

"Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date April 30, 1997

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Rudy Dino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Sharon Cuneta, Cesar Montano/ Also starring Michelle Aldana, Bembol Roco, Ricardo Cepeda, Paquito Diaz, Ramon Christopher, Sheilu Bharwani/ with Richard Merck, Berting Labra, Ramil Rodriguez, Manjo del Mundo, Archie Adamos,Tony Mabesa, Polly Cadsawan

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THE NINETIES # 808: RAYMART SANTIAGO, GELLI DE BELEN, RONALDO VALDEZ, BEMBOL ROCO, DENNIS ROLDAN AND VICTOR NERI, WITH DARIA RAMIREZ, DICK ISRAEL, KING GUTIERREZ, BOB SOLER IN "ISKALAWAG (ANG BATAS AY BATAS)" (1997)

A young cop finds himself trapped in a corrupt system that challenges his idealism.

"Iskalawag (Ang Batas ay Batas)" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date January 21, 1997

Story and Screenplay Francis 'Jun' Posadas, Jose Carreon, Sonny Abelardo

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Ronaldo valdez, Bembol Roco, Dennis Roldan and Victor Neri/ Also starring Daria Ramirez, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez, Bob Soler, Banjo Romero, Manjo del Mundo, Vic Belaro, Polly Cadsawan, Jim Rosales, Mico Manzon

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THE NINETIES # 801: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, ZOREN LEGASPI, WITH RAYMOND KEANNU, SHIELA YSRAEL, BEMBOL ROCO, RUEL VERNAL, LITO LEGASPI, BRANDO LEGASPI IN "MATANG AGILA" (1997)

"Matang Agila" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date January 11, 1997

Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo

Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Film Editor Tony Sy

Production Design Lito Estacio, Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Marita Manuel

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Philip Ko and Teddy Gomez

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Anjanette Abayari, Zoren Legaspi/ Also starring Raymond Keannu, Shiela Ysrael, Bembol Roco, Ruel Vernal, Lito Legaspi, Brando Legaspi, Alex David, Daniel Pasia, Jimmy Ko

THE NINETIES # 694: EDU MANZANO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, WITH MARK GIL, BEMBOL ROCO, JENETTE FERNANDO, PERLA BAUTISTA, ROLDAN AQUINO AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN TUBUSIN MO NG BALA ANG PUSO KO" (1996)

"Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko" (1996)

OctoArts Films and Cinemax Studios

Release Date March 14, 1996

Story Edu Manzano

Screenplay Henry Nadong, Humilde 'Meek Roxas, Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal, Toto Natividad

Production Designer Sonny Felix, Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Orly Ilacad

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Edu Manzano, Anjanette Abayari/ Also starring Mark Gil, Bembol Roco, Jenette Fernando, Perla Bautista, Roldan Aquino and Ronaldo Valdez/ with Archie Adamos, Pocholo Montes, Dexter Doria

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THE NINETIES # 637: RUDY FERNANDEZ, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, ANA ROCES, ROBERT AREVALO, BEMBOL ROCO, DENNIS ROLDAN, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN"MATIMBANG PA SA DUGO" (1995)

"Matimbang Pa sa Dugo" (1995)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date September 27, 1995

Cinematography Ricardo Remias, Pablo Bautista

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon

Cast Rudy Fernandez, mark Anthony Fernandez, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Ana Roces, Robert Atevalo, Bembol Roco, Dennis Roldan, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Rez Cortez, Shintaro Valdez, Dindo Arroyo, Manjo del Mundo, Val Iglesias, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Joey Padilla, Ernie Forte, Danny Riel, Junar Aristorenas, Fred Moro, Miguel Vera

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THE NINETIES # 632: CESAR MONTANO, GELLI DE BELEN, RICKY DAVAO, JAO MAPA, WITH BEMBOL ROCO, AL TANTAY, LITO LEGASPI, PATRICK GARCIA, KRISTOPHER PERALTA IN "ASERO" (1995)

"Asero" (1995)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date August 30, 1995

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Noel Luna

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Cesar Montano, Gelli de Belen Ricky Davao, Jao Mapa/ Also starring Bembol Roco, Al Tantay, Lito Legaspi, Patrick Garcia, Kristopher Peralta, Cita Astals/ with Eruel Tongco, Susan Africa, Victor Neri, Alfred Manal, Jason San Pedro, Mark Vernal, Kevin Vernal, Christopher Roxas

Cesar Montano

Bembol Roco

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THE NINETIES # 624: LITO LAPID AND MARICEL SORIANO, WITH NIDA BLANCA, GLORIA ROMERO, BERNARD BONNIN, BEMBOL ROCO, REB BELLEZA, RICKY DAVAO AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "IKAW PA... EH LOVE KITA" (1995)

"Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita" (1995)

Regal Films

Release Date August 2, 1995

Story and Screenplay Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editors Rogelio Salvador, Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Abel Molina

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Danilo Cabreira

Cast Lito Lapid and Maricel Soriano/ Also Starring Nida Blanca, Gloria Romero, Bernard Bonnin, Bembol Roco, Reb Belleza, Ricky Davao, Joanne Quintas and Jess Lapid, Jr./ with Rez Cortez, Willie Revillame, Dencio Padilla, Sammy Lagmay, Candy Pangilinan, Rex Lapid, Rando Almanzor, Zandro Zamora, Joe Jardi, Frank Lapid

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THE NINETIES # 583: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ANTHONY ALONZO, BEMBOL ROCO, BING LOYZAGA, CHARLENE GONZALES, WITH REZ CORTEZ, MANJO DEL MUNDO, BOMBER MORAN, ACE ESPINOSA IN "ILIGPIT SI BOBBY ORTEGA! (MARKANG BUNGO 2)" (1995)

"Iligpit si Bobby Ortega (Markang Bungo 2)" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date February 22, 1995

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Designer Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Dionisio "Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

 Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Anthony Alonzo, Bembol Roco, Bing Loyzaga, Charlene Gonzales/ Also starring Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Bomber Moran, Ace Espinosa, Tom Olivar, Marianne Artadi, Joey Padilla, Junar Aristorenas, Pen Medina, Boy Roque/ Introducing Glen Almonte/ Special Participation- Michelle Ortega, Shintaro Valdez

THE NINETIES # 562: ROI VINZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), KAREN TIMBOL, DANTE RIVERO, BEMBOL ROCO, BOB SOLER, TERESA LOYZAGA, ZANDRO ZAMORA, KING GUTIERREZ, CONRAD POE, DENCIO PADILLA IN "LUCAS ABELARDO" (1994)

"Lucas Abelardo" (1994)

Levin Films and Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Official Entry to the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 1994

Serialized in Mystery Murder Komiks

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Designer Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

 Story and  Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast Roi Vinzon (in the title role), Karen Timbol, Dante Rivero, Bembol Roco, Bob Soler, Teresa Loyzaga, Zandro Zamora, King Gutierrez, Conrad Poe, Dencio Padilla/ Also starring  Roldan Aquino, Dexter Doria, Karen Salas, Levy Ignacio/ Introducing Adonis Balagtas, Joniel Balagtas/ with Danny Labra, Polly Cadsawan, Eddie Tuzaon, Uzman Hassim, Robert Miller, Edwin Reyes, Renato del Prado, Rene Matias, Rommel Valdez, Jim Rosales, Joe Andrade, Vannie Ignacio, Frank Young, Telly Babasa, Alex Toledo

THE NINETIES # 538: CESAR MONTANO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, DANTE RIVERO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, BEMBOL ROCO, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, WITH CONRAD POE, ZANDRO ZAMORA IN "TALAHIB AT ROSAS" (1994)

"Talahib at Rosas"

 Viva Films

Release Date October 26, 1994

Story & Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas

Cast  Cesar Montano, Anjanette Abayari, Dante Rivero, Albert Martinez, Bembol Roco, Ramon Christopher/ Also starring Conrad Poe, Zandro Zamora, Edwin Reyes, Renato del Prado, Jose Montano, Boy Roque, Clemente Soriano

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THE NINETIES # 494: RUDY FERNANDEZ, MARICEL SORIANO, TOGETHER WITH EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, BEMBOL ROCO, EFREN REYES, JR., MICHAEL DE MESA, DICK ISRAEL IN "NAGKATAON, NAKATAGPO" (1994)

"Nagkataon, Nakatagpo" (1994)

Mega Vision Films, Inc.

Release Date June 2, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas and Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Maricel Soriano/ together with Eddie Rodriguez, Bembol Roco, Efren Reyes, Jr., Michael de Mesa, Dick Israel/ Also starring Anita Linda, Zandro Zamora, Roldan Aquino, Ernie Zarate/ Special participation- Rachel Lobangco, Ali Sotto, Eula Valdez and Conrad Poe

Original theatrical poster of "Nagkataon, Nakatagpo" (1994)

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THE NINETIES # 491: RICHARD GOMEZ, CARMINA VILLARROEL, CHERIE GIL AND JANICE DE BELEN, WITH BEMBOL ROCO, DAVE BRODETT IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "WATING" (1994)

"Wating"

MAQ Films

Release Date May 19, 1994

Story and Screenplay Floy Quintos

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Len Santos, Jayjay Medina

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Richard Gomez, Carmina Villarroel, Cherie Gil and Janice de Belen/ Also starring Bembol Roco, Dave Brodett, Cita Astals, Pen Medina, Frannie Zamora, Mike Gayoso, Leo Rabago/ with the special participation of Celeste Legaspi

THE NINETIES # 427: CESAR MONTANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CRISTINA GONZALES, TOGETHER WITH JUN ARISTORENAS, BEMBOL ROCO, JOEL TORRE, TOMMY ABUEL IN "LEONARDO DELOS REYES, ALYAS WAWAY" (1993)

"Leonardo delos Reyes, Alyas Waway" (1993)

Moviestars Productions

Release Date October 21, 1993

Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Cesr Montano (in the title role), Cristina Gonzales/ together with Jun Aristorenas, Bembol Roco, Joel Torre, Tommy Abuel, Jobelle Salvador, Bunny Paras, Jessie Delgado, Roldan Aquino, Ray Ventura/ Also starring Edwin Reyes, Manjo del Mundo, Rene Hawkins, Johnny Vicar, Ernie Zarate and Fred Moro

THE NINETIES # 356: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, VINA MORALES, CHERIE GIL, KEEMPEE DE LEON, LIZA LORENA, BEMBOL ROCO AND EDDIE GUTIERREZ IN "SANA'Y IKAW NA NGA" (1993)

"Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga" 91993)

Viva Films

Release Date January 20, 1993

 Screenplay Rosauro 'Uro' dela Cruz and Eddie Rodriguez

Cinematography Joe Batac

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Christopher de Leon, Vina Morales, Cherie Gil, Keempee de Leon, Liza Lorena, Bembol Roco and Eddie Gutierrez/ Also starring Dick Israel, Ray Ventura, Grace Figuez/ Guest- Vic Vargas

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