THE 2000s # 120: JINGGOY ESTRADA, JUDY ANN SANTOS, BAYANI AGBAYANI, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, PYAR MIRASOL, ROBERT AREVALO, TROVADOR RAMOS, IZZA IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ IN "WALANG IWANAN... PEKSMAN" (2002)

A young woman goes to Manila to search for her long lost father. A man goes into hiding to escape a syndicate. A chance meeting leads to another and soon they find out that they play a significant ole in each other's life.

"Walang Iwanan... Peksman!" (2002)

Jolo Films

Release Date January 9, 2002

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Jinggoy Estrada, Judy Ann Santos, Bayani Agbayani/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Ace Espinosa, Pyar Mirasol, Romy Diaz, Izza Ignacio, Trovador Ramos, Rommel Montano, Minnie Aguilar, Val Iglesias, Bryan Homecillo, Kuya Cesar

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THE 2000s # 33: FERNANDO POE, JR., ARA MINA, WITH JIMMY SANTOS, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, ROMY DIAZ, JIMMY FABREGAS, CANDY PANGILINAN, BERTING LABRA, MELY TAGASA, TIA PUSIT AND PAQUITO DIAZ IN "AYOS NA... ANG KASUNOD" (2000)

The story of two people leading two different lives. Ramon (FPJ) is a delivery truck driver while Amor (Ara Mina) own a neighborhood luncheonette. He is looking for the perfect partner. Her seven goon-like brothers are guarding her. When they meet, it's love at first sight.

"Ayos Na... ang Kasunod" (2000)

FPJ Productions

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date August 16, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver P. Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ara Mina/ Also starring Jimmy Santos, Maritoni Fernandez, Romy Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Candy Pangilinan, Berting Labra, Mely Tagasa, Tia Pusit and Paquito Diaz/ with Ernie David, Dante Javier, Rhey Roldan, German Moreno, Teresa Loyzaga, Manjo del Mundo

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THE 2000s # 17: DAN ALVARO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MICKEY FERRIOLS, DENNIS PADILLA, RINA REYES AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE OF LITO LAPID, JERIC RAVAL, DANTE VARONA, ROMY DIAZ IN "ALAMID (ANG ALAMAT)" (2000)

 A local legend turns over his strength and powers to a little child who grows up to continue what he has started--- as a dark knight that battles evil forces to maintain peace and harmony in the community.

"Alamid (Ang Alamat)" (2000)

MHR Productions

Release Date April 5, 2000

Direction Dan Alvaro

Cast Dan Alvaro (in the title role), Mickey Ferriols, Dennis Padilla, Rina Reyes/ With the special participation- Lito Lapid, Jeric Raval, Dante Varona, Romy Diaz 

THE 2000s # 5: FERNANDO POE, JR., NANETTE MEDVED, WITH BOB SOLER, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, BERTING LABRA, ROMY DIAZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND INTRODUCING CRIS VILLONCO IN "ANG DALUBHASA" (2000)

After surviving an ambush that killed his wife and child, a former military man becomes a highly respected surgeon until tragedy befalls on of his patients.

"Ang Dalubhasa" (2000)

Millennium Cinema

Release Date January 26, 2000

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Martin Masadao

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Nanette Medved/ Also starring Bob Soler, Maritoni Fernandez, Paquito Diaz, Berting Labra, Romy Diaz, Ricardo Cepeda, Zandro Zamora, Johnny Vicar, Dindo Arroyo, Marco Polo Garcia, Manjo del Mundo, Tony Carreon, Nanding Fernandez Bon Vibar, Marita Zobel, Maita Sanchez, Naty Santiago

THE NINETIES # 1116: DAN ALVARO, RUFA MAE QUINTO, DAISY REYES, DANTE VARONA, ERICK ESGUERRA, BERNARD BONNIN, MAGGIE DELA RIVA, ERNIE ZARATE, GABRIEL ROMULO IN "AKO ANG LALAGOT NG HININGA MO!" (1999)

 A feud erupts between the godfather and his godson.

"Ako ang Lalagot ng Hininga Mo!" (1999)

MHR Productions

Official entry to the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival 

Release Date December 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay Rene Balan

Cinematography Ariong Cuenco

Film Editor Tony Sy, Vivian Villahermosa

Production Design Monching Escobar

Musical Director Alwyn Cruz

Direction Rene Balan

Cast Dan Alvaro, Rufa Mae Quinto, Daisy Reyes, Dante Varona, Erick Esguerra, Bernard Bonnin, Maggie dela Riva, Ernie Zarate, Gabriel Romulo, Nick Romano, Ronnie Valle, Romy Diaz, Roberto Gonzales, Conrad Poe, Robert Rivera, Yda Reyes, Jannette Quimpo, Leo Lazaro, Bobby Benitez, Jess Sanchez

THE NINETIES # 1093: VICTOR NERI (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, RAYMOND BAGATSING, EMILIO GARCIA, VIA VELOSO AND WITH THE SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF JERICHO ROSALES IN "SUSPEK" (1999)

A man seeks out a corrupt police officer and his honchos to avenge the death of his wife and to clear his name from a crime he did not commit.

"Suspek" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date September 8, 1999

Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Rody Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Toto Natividad

Production Design Allan Leynes

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Victor Neri (in the title role), Sharmaine Arnaiz, Raymond Bagatsing, Emilio Garcia, Via Veloso/ with the special participation of Jericho Rosales/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Dindo Arroyo, Patrick dela Rosa, Shintaro Valdez, Archie Adamos

Emilio Garcia and Via Veloso in a secene from "Suspek" (1999)

(Image- from The URIAN Anthology 1990-99)

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THE NINETIES # 1069: VIC SOTTO, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH PATRICIA JAVIER, NOVA VILLA, YOYONG MARTIREZ, VAL SOTTO, EARL IGNACIO, ROMY DIAZ, BERTING LABRA IN "BASTA IKAW... NANGINGINIG PA!" (1999)

A man helps a feisty woman escape a syndicate which wants to kill her. They pretend to be a couple and hide in the man's province but soon love develops between the two of them.

"Basta Ikaw... Nanginginig Pa!" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Tony Y. Reyes, Ely Matawaran

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Musical Director Toyong Nalasa

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Patricia Javier, Nova Villa, Yoyong Martirez, Val Sotto, Earl Ignacio, Romy Diaz, Berting Labra, Alicia Lane, Norman Mitchelle, Joanne Salazar, Danny Labra, Danny Cruz, Bomber Moran, Ernie Forte, Valentin Simon, / Special Participation of Elizabeth Oropesa, Jun Encarnacion, Rez Cortez

THE NINETIES # 1068: LITO LAPID, VINA MORALES, WITH RUSTOM PADILLA, JESS LAPID, JR., EMILIO GARCIA, PIEL MORENA, TERESA LOYZAGA, RICARDO CEPEDA, JESS LAPID, JR., MIKEY ARROYO IN "AKO'Y IBIGIN MO... LALAKING MATAPANG" (1999)

After serving his suspension, a teacher is assigned to a faraway school where he leads the effort to expose a corrupt mayor who wants to destroy the school in order to recover a Japanese treasure.

"Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang" (1999)

FLT Films

Release Date June 23, 1999

Screenplay Jesus Jose, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Wifredo 'Winky' Gonzales

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Direction Jesus Jose (aka. Lito Lapid)

Cast Lito Lapid, Vina Morales/ Also starring Rustom Padilla, Jess Lapid, Jr., Emilio Garcia, Piel Morena, Teresa Loyzaga, Ricardo Cepeda, Mikey Arroyo, Berting Labra, Romy Diaz

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THE NINETIES # 1045: JIMMY SANTOS, BERTING LABRA AND PAQUITO DIAZ, WITH RUFA MAE QUINTO, JANICE DE GUZMAN, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, ROMY DIAZ, BOB SOLER, BOY ALANO IN "BAYADRA BROTHERS" (1999)

Armed with an herbal formula that their father left to them, three brothers go to Manila to find their long lost brother.

"Bayadra Brothers" (1999)

Dara Productions

Release Date February 17, !999

Story and Screenplay Jake Golea

Cinematographer Oscar Quirejeros

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Musical Director Ben Endaya

Direction Paquito Diaz

Cast Jimmy Santos, Berting Labra and Paquito Diaz/ with Rufa Mae Quinto, Janice de Guzman, Samantha Lopez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Bob Soler, Boy Alano, Beverly Salviejo, Lucy Quinto/ Guests- Joko Diaz, Ace Espinosa, Jay Manalo, Eddie Gutierrez, Ina Alegre, Palito and Roi Vinzon/ with Danny Labra, Eddie Tuazon, Telly Babasa, Boy Agpoon, Dante Javier/ Special Participation of Bernardo Bernardo

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THE NINETIES # 1031: VIC SOTTO, MICHAEL V., WITH BETH TAMAYO, LARA MORENA, LINDSAY CUSTODIO, MARICEL MORALES, REZ CORTEZ, ROMY DIAZ, JAIME FABREGAS, TERESA LOYZAGA IN "D'SISTERS (NUNS OF THE ABOVE)" (1999)

Two brothers pose as nuns to save a parochial school from the evil intents of a rich man who wants the school demolished because of a supposed treasure in tis premises.

"D' Sisters (None of the Above)" (1999)

OctoArts Films, GMA Films, M-Zet Films

Release Date January 4, 1999

Story and Screenplay Cris Pablo, Tony Reyes, Ely matawaran

Cinematography Itok Limpin

Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego

Production Design Gabby Francisco

Musical Director Yoyong Malasa

Direction Tony Y. Reyes

Cast Vic Sotto, Michael V./ Also starring Beth Tamayo, Lara Morena, Lindsay Custodio, Maricel Morales, Rez Cortez, Romy Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Teresa Loyzaga, Bomber Moran, Anita Linda, Gary Lising/ Guest stars- Bro. Willy, Bro. Jocel and Brod Pete

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THE NINETIES # 992: ROI VINZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, RITA AVILA, EFREN REYES, JR., JORGE ESTREGAN, ROMY DIAZ, ROLDAN AQUINO, KING GUTIERREZ IN "JESUS SALONGA, ALYAS BOY INDIAN" (1998)

A Sampaloc-based hoodlum of the 1960s lives a violent life but he has a magnanimous heart for the poor.

"Jesus Salonga, Alyas Boy Indian" (1998)

GP Films

Release Date July 8, 1998

Cinematography Val Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rey dela Rea

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Direction Roi Vinzon

Cast Roi Vinzon, Edu Manzano, Efren Reyes, Jr., Rita Avila, Jorge Estregan/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Roldan Aquino, King Gutierrez, Boy Fernandez, Lucita Soriano, Vic Varrion, Joanne Pascual, Naty Santiago, Gem Castillo, Levi Ignacio, Tony Bagyo, Danny Labra, Robert Miller, Danny Riel, Rhey Roldan, Boy Roque, Eddie Tuazon

THE SEVENTIES # 1284: LITO LAPID, RIO LOCSIN, WITH NICK ROMANO, ROMY DIAZ, VICTOR BRAVO, CONRAD POE, NELLO NAYO in "ALAS AT REYNA" (1979)

"Alas at Reyna" (1979)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date May 4, 1979

Story and Screenplay Tony Mortel

Musical Director Tito Arevalo

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Lito Lapid, Rio Locsin/ Also staring Nick Romano, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Conrad Poe, Nello Nayo/ Special Particpation of Max Alvarado, Lucita Soriano

(Movie Ad- Courtesy of  Ferdie Montero/ Lagarista Files)

THE SEVENTIES # 1270: REY MALONZO, GEORGE ESTREGAN, ALEXANDRA RO-TEA, LAILA DEE, ROMY DIAZ, RUBY ANNA, WITH RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, ESTRELLA KUENZLER, JOSE GARCIA IN "MANILA CHINATOWN" (1978)

"Manila Chinatown" (1978)

Rootman Productions

Release Date September 8, 1978

Story and Screenplay Joeben Miraflor, Jr.

Cinematography Baby Cabrales

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Rey Malonzo, George Estregan, Alexandra Ro-Tea, Laila Dee, Romy Diaz, Ruby Anna/ Also starring Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Estrella Kuenzler, Jose Garcia, Pons de Guzman and Jimmy Uy/ Featuring Dinah Dominguez, Raymond Dabao, Carol Bernardo, Joji Garcia, Lito Lapid

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THE NINETIES # 953: JINGGOY ESTRADA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AMANDA PAGE, BETH TAMAYO, DANTE RIVERO, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN "STREBEL, GESTAPO NG MAYNILA" (1998)

Based on a true story of one of Manila's top cops in the 1960s, a policeman shows why the Western Police District was tagged as 'Manila's Finest.'

"Strebel, Gestapo ng Maynila" (1998)

J & R Films, Viva Films

Release Date January 21, 1998

Story and Screenplay Robert Strebel, Senen Dimaguiba

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Boy Tablizo

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Cast Jinggoy Estrada (in the title role), Amanda Page, Beth Tamayo, Dante Rivero, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ Also starring Perla Bautista, Luz Valdez, Romy Diaz, Rolly Quizon, Brando Legaspi, Ray Ventura, Romy Romulo, Rene Hawkins, Gerard Ejercito, Oliver Osorio, Benedict Aquino, Jing Abalos, Joey Padilla, Bernard Fabiosa, Ernie Forte, Caloy Salvador

THE NINETIES # 896: ANJANETTE ABAYARI, RAYMOND KEANNU, WITH JOAN PASCUAL, RAMON CHRISTOPHER, JUDE ESTRADA, SHINTARO VLADEZ AND GLORIA SEVILLA IN "BUENAVISTA, KAPAG DUMANAK ANG DUGO" (1997)

An army sergeant avenges the death of his family at the hands of a corrupt governor and his sons who want to control the whole town.

"Buenavista, Kapag Dumanak ang Dugo" (1997)

Jowell Films International

Release Date August 20, 1997

Story and Screenplay Manny R. Buising

Cinematography Apolinario Cuenco

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Directors Armando Ferrer, Ringgo Marquez

Produced by Jeffrey T. Lim

Executive Producer Jowell T. Lim

Direction Baldo Marro

Cast Anjanette Abayari, Raymond Keannu/ Also starring Joan Pascual, Ramon Christopher, Jude Estrada, Shintaro Valdez and Gloria Sevilla/ Co-starring Subas Herrero, Romy Diaz, Renato del Prado, Conrad Poe, Rommel Valdez, Ernie Zarate/ Featuring Gerry Oliva

THE NINETIES # 880: FERNANDO POE, JR., INA RAYMUNDO, JENNY SYQUIA, WITH CHUCK PEREZ, MANDY OCHOA, BOB SOLER, ZANDRIO ZAMORA, ANITA LINDA, JOSE ROMULO, ROMY DIAZ IN "ESENG NG TONDO" (1997)

Fernando Poe, Jr. is Eusebio Natividad, but people call him Eseng 45, a Manila policeman, known for his honesty, fair judgment and incredible marksmanship, His fairness in handling cases wins him admirers, but it also earns him enemies who want him dead.

Married to Digna (Jenny Syquia) who, though loving and dedicated, often drives him crazy with her mad streak of jealousy. In one of his official functions, he meets Elvie (Ina Raymundo) who owns a nightclub. Though not really a rounder, he falls for this street-smart female who also serves as his informer.

How long can he keep his illicit affair from the prying eyes of his jealous wife? And how long can he escape the evil schemes of the people who want him dead.

"Eseng ng Tondo" (1997)

FPJ Productions

Release Date July 16, 1997

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes, Augusto Salvador

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Ina Raymundo, Jenny Syquia/ with the special participation of Chuck Perez/ Featuring Mandy Ochoa/ Also starring Bob Soler, Zandro Zamora, Anita Linda, Jose Romulo, Romy Diaz, Bing Davao, Tony Carreon, Boy Alano, Robert Talby, Nonoy de Guzman, Rudy Meyer, Joey Padilla, Johnny Vicar, Jimmy Reyes, Gerard Ejercito, Bong Francisco, Nanding Fernandez

Original theatrical poster of "Eseng ng Tondo" (1997)

(Private Collection)

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THE NINETIES # 877: RAMONA RIVILLA, JORGE ESTREGAN, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, WITH ROMY DIAZ, RENATO DEL PRADO, LUCITA SORIANO, JESS SANCHEZ IN "BABASAGING KRISTAL" (1997)

A woman with extraordinary beauty is the obsession of every man in a small town. She is abducted by the man who killed her boyfriend but she is able to save herself and her virtue.

"Babasaging Kristal" (1997)

Astar Films

Release Date July 9, 1997

Cinematography Al Anao

Film Editor Ben Samson

Musical Director Pablo Vergara

Story, Screenplay and Direction by Peter Kim Ronald

Cast Ramona Rivilla, Jorge Estregan, Rey 'PJ' Abellana/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Renato del Prado, Lucita Soriano, Jess Sanchez/ with Pocholo Montes, Jun dela Paz, Pons de Guzman, Frank Young, Jethro de Castro, Tony Bagyo, Danny Labra, Jeric Vasquez/ Introducing Cheska Moreno, Ronald San Jose/ Featuring Karen Villar, Darwin Reed

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THE NINETIES # 868: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDDIE GUTIERREZ, EMILIO GARCIA, ROY RODRIGO, CRISELDA VOLKS, WITH ROMY DIAZ, ANGGIE FERRO, TONY CARREON, LOU VELOSO, ROLANDO TINIO IN CELSO AD CASTILLO'S "MANANAYAW"

A gambler and his lover, an erotic dancer, are running from their debtors. More trouble arises when his brother, who refuses to give him more money, is killed in a gun battle that ensues as the collectors arrive.

"Mananayaw" (1997)

Four Aces Films

Release Date June 16, 1997

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Lino Dalay

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Story, Screenplay and Direction Celso Ad Castillo

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Eddie Gutierrez, Emilio Garcia, Roy Rodrigo, Criselda Volks/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Anggie Ferro, Tony Carreon, Lou Veloso, Rolando Tinio, Lucas Valdez, Bino Garcia, Jr., Jiego Malvar, Paolo Ramirez

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THE NINETIES # 858: RUDY FERNANDEZ, GELLIE DE BELEN, WITH OGIE ALCASID, DENNIS ROLDAN, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, MANDY OCHOA, ROMY DIAZ, DINDO ARROYO IN "AYOS LANG PARE KO!" (1997)

An agent penetrates a crime syndicate to hunt for the killers of his brother. He rents a room from a loud fish vendor whom he falls for in the end.

"Ayos Lang Pare Ko!" (1997)

Mega Vision Films & Cinemas Studios

Release Date May 28, 1997

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

Cinematography Pablo Bautista, Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Noel Ribaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Gelli de Belen/ Also starring Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Roldan, Sharmaine Suarez, Mandy Ochoa, Romy Diaz, Dindo Arroyo, Sonny Padilla, Zandro Zamora, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Brandon Legaspi

THE NINETIES # 844: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TIRSO CRUZ III, MIA PRATTS, JORGE ESTREGAN, MELISSA MENDEZ, RAMON ZAMORA, WITH REZ CORTEZ, KING GUTIERREZ, ROMY DIAZ, VICTOR REYES IN "SATURNINO ANGHEL, ASAL DEMONYO" (1997)

A heartless and ruthless man finds love and affection from a blind woman whose love for him never wavers despite everything that he has done.

"Saturnino Anghel, Asal Demonyo" (1997)

GP Films

Release Date April 23, 1997

Story and Screenplay Amerlito Mallari

Cinematography Rico Enriquez

Film Editor Segundo Ramos

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction Maria Saret

Cast John Regala (in the title role), Tirso Cruz III, Mia Pratts, Jorge Estregan, Melissa Mendez, Ramon Zamora/ Also starring Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Romy Diaz, Victor Reyes