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 # 1108: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, AIKO MELENDEZ, MARICEL LAXA, WITH MAGGIE DELA RIVA, CANDY PANGILINAN, GEORGIA ORTEGA, TOFFEE CALMA, CHARINA SCOTT IN "HIGIT PA SA BUHAY KO" (1999)

A man is torn between his love for his wife and daughter and his responsibility towards his son by another woman.

"Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

Regal Films and MAQ Productions

Release Date November 17, 1999

Story and Screenplay Pelita Peralta Uy, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Noel Zarate

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Aiko Melendez, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Maggie dela Riva, Candy Pangilinan, Georgia Ortega, Toffee Calma, Charina Scott, Emman Abeleda, Marita Zobel, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez, Chiqui Xeres Burgos

Original theatrical poster of :Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

(Private Collection)

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THE NINETIES # 1043: CLAUDINE BARRETTO, RICO YAN, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH JACLYN JOSE, RIO LOCSIN, PRINCESS PUNZALAN, JUAN RODRIGO, EFREN REYES, JR., PATRICK GARCIA, ANNA LARRUCEA AND NIDA BLANCA IN "MULA SA PUSO, THE MOVIE" (1999)

A young woman struggles between good and evil, truth and deceit, and shows kindness in the face of greed.

 

"Mula sa Puso, The Movie" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date February 10, 1999

Story and Screenplay Ruel Bernal, Rondell Lindayag, Deo Edrinal, Keiko Aquino, Wenn Deramas

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Musical Director Eric Antonio

Direction Wenn Deramas

Cast Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Jaclyn Jose, Rio Locsin, Princess Punzalan, Juan Rodrigo, Efren Reyes, Jr., Patrick Garcia, Anna Larrucea and Nida Blanca/ Co-starring Ann Villegas, Jam Marini, Eva Darren, Ramil Rodriguez, Candy Pangilinan, Carlos Morales, Eagle Riggs, Gerard Pizzaras, Andrea del Rosario/ with the special participation of Eula Valdes

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THE NINETIES # 978: AGA MUHLACH, MIKEE COJUANGCO, ONEMIG BONDOC, WITH CANDY PANGILINAN, TESSIE TOMAS, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, TESSIE VILLARAMA, ALMA LERMA AND BERNADETTE ALLYSON (IN A SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE) IN "DAHIL BA SA KANYA?" (1998)

A young medical intern is torn between her co-intern, who was her boyfriend but with whom she has 'cooled off' temporarily, and his cousin who is now pursuing her after admitting that he fell in love with her at first sight but gave way to his cousin.

"Dahil ba sa Kanya?" (1998)

Viva Films

Release Date May 13, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Edgardo Jacinto

Film Editor Kelly Cruz

Production Design Larry Matic

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco, Onemig Bondoc/ Also starring Candy Pangilinan, Tessie Tomas, Ramil Rodriguez, Tessie Villarama, Kaye Santarina, P.J. Lapuz, Monchete Mateo, Mark Ian Medrano, Robert Cort, Geebee San Pedro, John Henderson, Irene Moje, Ingrid Rodriguez, Apolo Alonzo, Gilbert Onida/ with special guest appearance of Bernadette Allyson, 

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THE NINETIES # 900: DINDI GALLARDO, RUBY MORENO AND CHINCHIN GUTIERREZ, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, JAY MANALO, RAYMOND BAGATSING, RICHARD QUAN & GARY ESTRADA IN "BAYAD PURI" (1997)

The lives of three couples are intertwined as they try to live normal lives even as they experience sexual harassment.  

"Bayad Puri" (1997)

Discovery Films

Release Date August 27, 1997

Screenplay Rolando Tinio

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Dindi Gallardo, Ruby Moreno and Chinchin Gutierrez/ Also starring Charito Solis, Jay Manalo, Raymond Bagatsing, Richard Quan & Gary Estrada/ with Michelle Parton, Tony Mabesa, Caridad Sanchez, Ray Ventura, Maita Sanchez, Ramil Rodriguez, Renato del Prado

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THE NINETIES # 861: IZZA IGNACIO, RENZO CRUZ, RICKY BELMONTE, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, GLENDA GARCIA, GINO ILUSTRE AND INTRODUCING PIEL MORENA IN "HAMOG SA MAGDAMAG" (1997)

Strengthened by their love for each other, two sisters try to beat all the odds of life.

"Hamog sa Magdamag" (1997)

Skorpion Films

Release Date June 4, 1997

Story and Screenplay Pete 'Apo' Manansala, Ruben Abalaos

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Pete 'Apo' Manansala

Musical Director Mike Loanzon

Direction Ruben Abalos

Cast Izza Ignacio, Renzo Cruz, Ricky Belmonte, Ramil Rodriguez, Glenda Garcia, Gino Ilustre/ Introducing Piel Morena/ Also starring Flora Gasser, Froilan Sales, Jun Palatao, Gio Marcelo

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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 # 785: EDDIE GARCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GARDO VERSOZA, RAYMOND KEANNU, BETH TAMAYO, GIORGIA ORTEGA, ARA MINA AND DENNIS ROLDAN, WITH RUEL VERNAL, REZ CORTEZ IN "EMONG SALVACION, HUMANDA KA, ORAS MO NA!" (1996)

"Emong Salvacion, Humanda Ka, Oran Mo Na!" (1996)

Regal Films

The 1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1996

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Mee' Roxas

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Eddie Garcia (in the title role), Gardo Versoza, Raymond Keannu, Beth Tamayo, Giorgia Ortega, Ara Mina and Dennis Roldan/ Also starring Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez, Manjo del Mundo, Luis Gonzales, Tony Carreon, Ernie Zarate, Pocholo Montes, Ramil Rodriguez, Gammy Viray, Gloria Sevilla, Lucita Soriano, Mon Confiado

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THE NINETIES # 773: DONNA CRUZ, REGINE VELASQUEZ AND MIKEE COJUANGCO, WITH GLORIA ROMERO, ANTHONY CORTEZ, MELISSE SANTIAGO, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR AND GARY ESTRADA IN "DO RE MI" (1996)

"Do Re Mi" (1996)

Neo Films

Release Date November 13, 1996

Story and Screenplay Mel del Rosario

Cinematography Clodualdo 'Ding' Austria

Film Editor Marya Ignacio

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Margot Gallardo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cast Donna Cruz, Regine Velasquez and Mikee Cojuangco/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Anthony Cortez, Melisse Santiago, Lee Robin Salazar and Gary Estrada/ Co-starring Berting Labra, Lorli Villanueva, Evangeline Pascual, Ramil Rodriguez, Ricky Rivero

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THE NINETIES # 731: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., DONNA CRUZ, NANETTE MEDVED, TIRSO CRUZ III, PAQUITO DIAZ, JORGE ESTREGAN, WITH ATOY CO, BERTING LABRA, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ IN "PAG-IBIG KO SA IYO'Y TOTOO" (1996)

"Pag-ibig Ko sa Iyo'y Totoo" (1996)

Viva Films and Mahogany Pictures

Release Date June 27, 1996

Story and Screenplay Felix Dalay, Jojo Lapus, Romy V. Suzara

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Fight Director Ronald Asinas

Musical Director Vehnee Saturno

Executive Producers Vic del Rosario, Jr., Victor Villegas

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Ramon' Bong' Revilla, Jr., Donna Cruz, Nanette Medved, Tirso Cruz III, Paquito Diaz, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Atoy Co, Berting Labra, Ramil Rodriguez, Ernie Zarate, Mia Gutierrez, Dexter Doria, Val Iglesias, Edwin Reyes, Eric Torrente, Joey Galvez, Romy Romulo, Joey Padilla, Bomber Moran, Ida Yaneza

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THE NINETIES # 725: AGA MUHLACH, LORNA TOLENTINO, CARMINA VILLARROEL, WITH CHERRY PIE PICACHE, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, EVANGELINE PASCUAL IN "BAYARANG PUSO" (1996)

"Bayarang Puso" (1996)

Regal Films

Release Date June 20, 1996

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Lorna Tolentino, Carmina Villaruel/ Also starring Cherry Pie Picache, Sharmaine Suarez, Evangeline Pascual, Ramil Rodriguez, Dexter Doria, Manny Castaneda, Odette Khan, Raquel Villavicencio, Mike Austria, Vangie Labalan

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THE NINETIES # 706: DAWN ZULUETA, SHERYL CRUZ, CHARLENE GONZALEZ, WITH GARY ESTRADA, MATTHEW MENDOZA, RAMON VALDES AND CHINGGOY ALONSO IN "IKAW NAMAN ANG IIYAK" (1996)

"Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak" (1996)

Viva Films

Release Date April 24, 1996

Serialized in True Horoscope Stories Komiks Magazines

Story R.J. Nuevas

Screenplay R.J. Nuevas, Emmanuel Borlaza, Julius Alfonso

Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Dawn Zulueta, Sheryl Cruz, Charlene Gonzalez/ Also starring Gary Estrada, Matthew Mendoza, Ramon Valdes and Chinggoy Alonso/ with Alicia Alonzo, Ramil Rodriguez, Eddie Mercado, Jim Pebanco, Kate Fernandez/ Special participation- Evangeline Pascual

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THE NINETIES # 611: TONTON GUTIERREZ, EMILIO GARCIA, JANET DIAZ AND STELLA RUIZ IN "SAMBAHIN MO ANG KATAWAN KO" (1995)

"Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko" (1995)

Mahogany Pictures

Release Date June 14, 1995

Story and Screenplay Francis ,Jun, Posadas, Salvador Royales

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Emilio Garcia, Janet Diaz and Stella Ruiz/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Perla Bautista, Ramil Rodriguez, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Pocholo Montes

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THE NINETIES # 540: RAYMART SANTIAGO, GRETCHEN BARRETTO, JOHN ESTRADA, MARCO POLO GARCIA, LIZA LORENA, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, MARITA ZOBEL IN "IKAW LAMANG WALA NG IBA" (1994)

"Ikaw Lamang Wala ng Iba" (1994)

Mega Vision Films and Santiago Bros. Productions

Release Date November 2, 1994

Story & Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Jesse Lasaten

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast  Raymart Santiago, Gretchen Barretto/ Also Starring John Estrada, Marco Polo Garcia, Liza Lorena, Ramil Rodriguez, Marita Zobel, Tintoy, Naty Santiago

Original theatrical poster of "Ikaw Lamang Wala ng Iba" (1994)

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THE NINETIES # 521: ISKO MORENO, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, GIO ALVAREZ, TOGETHER WITH PINKY DE LEON, RONALDO VALDEZ, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, LIZA LORENA IN "MUNTIK NA KITANG MINAHAL" (1994)

"Muntik na Kitang Minahal" (1994)

Seiko Films

Release Date August 24, 1994

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Jun Dalawis

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Edagr Martin Littaua

Musical Direction Rey Magtoto

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Isko Moreno, Claudine Barretto, Gio Alvarez/ tgether with Pinky de Leon, Ronaldo Valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, Ramil Rodriguez, Liza Lorena/ Also starring Carol Dauden,  Jeffrey Veloso, Beverly Salviejo, Dexter Doria, Harvey Gomez, Jason San Pedro, Luigi Alvarez, Lindsay Custodio, Camille Prats, John Paolo Prats, Harold Cordero, Eddie Albert

 

THE NINETIES # 452: KRIS AQUINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALVIN PATRIMONIO, JERRY CODINERA, PAUL 'BONG' ALVAREZ, TOGETHER WITH ROBERT AREVALO, BARBARA PEREZ, BELLA FLORES, MITCH VALDES IN "TASYA FANTASYA (MAID IN HEAVEN)" (1994)

"Tasya Fantasya (Maid in Heaven)" (1994)

Golden Lions Film Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 11, 1994

Cinematography Ernesto Dominguez

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Gabby Francisco

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Executive Producers Donna Villa and Carlo J. Caparas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Kris Aquino (in the title role), Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera, Paul 'Bong' Alvarez/ with the special participation of Jun Limpot/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Barbara Perez, Bella Flores, Mitch Valdes, Almira Muhlach, Ramil Rodriguez, Bomber Moran Dick Israel/ Featuring other PBA players- Peter Aguilar, Elmer Cabahug, Benny Cheng, Harmon Codeinera, Elmer Guanio, Dwight Lago, Olsen Racela/ with Chot Reyes, Jinky Oda, Renato del Prado, Ernie Forte, Ernie David, Dany Labra, Benjie Felipe, Steve Alcarado, Boy Mediavillo

THE NINETIES # 446: AGA MUHLACH, AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON-ROA, RONALDO VALDEZ, ALJON JIMENEZ, JOHN ESTRADA, AGOT ISIDRO, LIZA LORENA, MARITAZOBEL AND CLAUDINE BARRETTO IN "MAY MINAMAHAL" (1993)

"May Minamahal" (1993)

Star Cinema

Release Date December 25, 1993

A 1993 Manila Film Festival Entry

Cinematography Jun Pereira, Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Aiko Melendez/ together with Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Aljon Jimenez, John Estrada, Agot Isidro, Liza Lorena, Marita Zobel and Claudine Barretto/ Introducing Nikka Valencia/ Also starring Ramil Rodriguez, Gina Leviste, Bimbo Bautista, Ogie Diaz

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Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez in "May Minamahal" (1993)

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THE NINETIES # 442: PHILLIP SALVADOR, SNOOKY SERNA, GABBY CONCEPCION, EDGAR MORTIZ, LITO LEGASPI, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, ZANDRO ZAMORA, JONJON HERNANDEZ, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "MANCAO" (1993)

"Mancao" (1993)

Regal Films and Moviestars Productions

Release Date December 2, 1993

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Jojo Lapus

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editing Renato de Leon

Production Design Noel Luna

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Moviestars 

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Phillip Salvador, Snooky Serna, Gabby Concepcion, Edgar Mortiz, Lito Legaspi, Ramon Christopher, Zandro Zamora, Jonjon Hernandez, Roldan Aquino/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Don Umali, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Bernard Fabiosa, Mike Magat and Honey Policarpio/ Special Participation of Amado Cortez, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez

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THE NINETIES # 438: AGA MUHLACH, KRIS AQUINO, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, LUIS GONZALES, SUNSHINE CRUZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, ROBERT AREVALO, LUZ VALDEZ, TOMMY ABUEL AND DIC ISRAEL IN "HUMANDA KA, MAYOR! (BAHALA NA ANG DIYOS)" (1993)

"Humanda Ka, Mayor! (Bahala na ang Diyos)" (1993)

Regal Films and Golden Lions Films

Release Date November 18, 1993

Story and Screenplay Carlo J. Caparas, Gigi Javier Alfonso

Cinematography Ernie dela Paz

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Gabby Francisco

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Aga Muhlach, Kris Aquino, together with Nida Blanca, Luis Gonzales, Sunshine Cruz, Jeffery Santos, Robert Arevalo, Luz Valdez, Tommy Abuel and Dick Israel/ Also starring Ali Sotto, Ramil Rodriguez, Romy Diaz, Bomber Moran, Ernie Forte, Ernie David, Tony Tacorda

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THE NINETIES # 431: HERBERT BAUTISTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SHEILA YSRAEL, RAMON ZAMORA, DICK ISRAEL, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, LUCITA SORIANO, TIA PUSIT, FRANCO GUERRERO AND TONY FERRER IN "GIN KATA" (1993)

 

"Gin Kata" (1993)

Golden Tiger Films International

Release Date October 28, 1993

Cinematography Vic Anao, Ver Dauz

Film Editor Nonoy Santillan

Musical Director Ferdinand Galang

Direction Nestor Arsenal

Cast Herbert Bautista (in the title role), Sheila Ysrael, Ramon Zamora, Dick Israel, Ramil Rodriguez, Lucita Soriano, Tia Pusit, Franco Guerrero and Tony Ferrer/ Also starring Alex de Leon, Garry Gallardo, Franco Rivero, Rey Roldan, Ike Lozada, Palito, Omar Camar, Aris Bautista, Ferdinand Galang/ with Robert Talby, Ace Espinosa, Tony Bernal, Rey Lapid, Renato del Prado, Alex de Leon, Rommel Valdez, Rico Mercado, Ernie Brown, Joe Santos, Jess Bunso, Tony Beso/ Featuring Jennifer Encila, Aldrin Alcantara