THE NINETIES # 1028: CESAR MONTANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, JOEL TORRE, JAIME FABREGAS, GARDO VERSOZA, GINA ALAJAR, TANYA GOMEZ, RONNIE LAZARO, SUBAS HERRERO, PEN MEDINA IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "JOSE RIZAL" (1998)

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose Rizal awaits trial and meet his counsel. The two build the case and arguments for the defense, as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold.

"Jose Rizal" (1998)

GMA Films, Filmex

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Jun Lana, Peter Lim

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro, Manet Dayrit

Production Design Leo Abaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano (in the title role), Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Gardo Versoza, Gina Alajar, Tanya Gomez, Ronnie Lazaro, Subas Herrero, Pen Medina, ChinChin Gutierrez, Monique Wilson, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols

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THE EIGHTIES # 1041: DANTE RIVERO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GINA PARENO, TANYA GOMEZ, ROSEMARIE GIL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ & MARISSA DELGADO, WITH CACHUPOY, GERMAN MORENO, IKE LOZADA, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND NADIA MONTENEGRO IN "MATANDANG BARAKO, HINDI PA BURO..!" (1988)

"Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro..!" (1988)

DR Productions

Release Date August 25, 1988

Film Editor Eyo Salvador

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Music Tats Luna

Written and Directed by Artemio Marquez

Cast Dante Rivero (in the title role), Gina Pareno, Tanya Gomez, Rosemarie Gil Caridad Sanchez & Marissa Delgado/ with Cachupoy, German Moreno, Ike Lozada, Bayani Casimiro, Mary Walter, Jimmy Santos and Nadia Montenegro/ Also Starring Moody Diaz, Johnny Vicar, Marco Polo Red, Dennis Isla, Enrico Villa and Leni Santos/ Introducing Rogel de Leon and Maridol Fernandez

THE EIGHTIES # 1021: RAMON REVILLA, SR., TANYA GOMEZ, JANICE JURADO, DEBORAH SUN, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROCCO MONTALBAN, RENATO DEL PRADO, JOHNNY VICAR, DANNY RIEL IN "JOAQUIN BURDADO" (1988)

"Joaquin Burdado" (1988)

Golden Lion Films

Release Date May 19, 1988

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Rene Tala

Executive Producer Donna Villa

Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Ramon Revilla, Sr., Tanya Gomez, janice Jurado, Deborah Sun, Paquito Diaz, Rocco Montalban, Renato del Prado, Johnny Vicar, Danny Riel, Danny labra, Sanny Erang, Rey Venues, Gwen Colmenares, Angelo Antonio and Fred Moro/ Featuring Elvis Gutierrez

THE EIGHTIES # 975: DANTE VARONA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MARIANNE DE LA RIVA, LIZ ALINDOGAN, TANYA GOMEZ, CONRAD POE, BERTING LABRA IN "CARDING ESTRABEL, TIRADOR NG MALABON" (1985)

"Carding Estrabel, Tirador ng Malabon" (1987)

A True-to-Life Story

Vic A Films

Release Date 1985

Direction Ding Pascual

Cast Dante Varina (in the title role), Marianne de la Riva, Liz Alindogan, Tanya Gomez, Conrad Poe, Berting Labra

THE EIGHTIES # 972: VIC VARGAS, WANG HSING GANG, DAN ALVARO, ROSEMARIE SONORA, TANYA GOMEZ, ISABEL RIVAS IN "HARI SA HARI, LAHI SA LAHI" (1987)

"Hari sa Harii, Lahi sa Lahi (King and Emperor)" (1987)

A Co-production of the Philippines and China

Release Date August 20, 1987

Direction Eddie Romero, Hsiao Lang and Chou Lili

Cast Vic Vargas, Wang Hsing Gang, Dan Alvaro, Rosemarie Sonora, Tanya Gomez, Isabel Rivas, Liu Chun, Chang Jie, Alan bautista, Ruben Rustia, Chou Jie and a cast of 10,000

 

THE EIGHTIES # 940: VIC VARGAS, RICKY BELMONTE, SONNY PARSONS, MARISSA DELGADO, TANYA GOMEZ AND ISADORA IN CELSO AD. CASTILLO"S "MGA LIHIM NG KALAPATI" (1987)

"Mga Lihim ng Kalapati" (1987)

FLT Films

Release Date August 1, 1987

Screenplay Rei Nicandro

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Editor Enrique Jarlego, Sr.

Production Designer Dante Mendoza

Music Blitz Padua

Executive Producers Rose Loanzon Flaminiano, Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano

Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Vic Vargas, Ricky Belmonte, Sonny Parsons, Marissa Delgado and Isadora/ with the special participation of Tanya Gomez

Original theatrical poster of "Mga Lihim ng Kalapati" (1987)

 

THE EIGHTIES # 931: LALA MONTELIIBANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TANYA GOMEZ, GEORGE ESTREGAN, TONY MARTINEZ, DICK ISRAEL, GREG MORENO IN "LALA" (1987)

"Lala" (1987)

Emperor Films

Release Date July 1, 1987

Direction Leo Valdez

Cast Lala Montelibano (in the title role), Tanya Gomez, George Estregan, Tony Martinez, Dick Israel, Greg Moreno/ Introducing Ivory/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Debraliz, King Gutierrez

THE EIGHTIES # 889: MICHAEL DE MESA, GINA ALAJAR, LIZA LORENA, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA, TANYA GOMEZ, DICK ISRAEL IN "SALAMANGKERO (THE MAGICIAN)" (1986)

"Salamangkero (The Magician)" (1986)

Aces Films International

1986 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1986

Screenplay Tata Esteban, Grace Hill Serrano

Cinematography Joe Tutanes

Film Editor Pat Ramos

Production Design Arthur Nicdao, Dante Mendoza

Creatures and Visual Special Effects Maurice Carvajal

Costume Design Ledan

Sound Supervisor Tony Faustino

Production Concept Rare Breed Ltd

Music Rey Ramos

Associate Director Miguel Eduardo

Produced by  Pio Duran, Tata Esteban

Executive Producer Lorena Duran

Story and Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Michael de Mesa, Gina Alajar, Liza Lorena, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Tanya Gomez, Dick Israel, Odette Khan, Ruben Rustia, TomTom, Sunshine

THE EIGHTIES # 801: CRISTINA CRISOL, AZENITH BRIONES, JOSEPHINE MANUEL AND TANYA GOMEZ IN "PARAISONG GUBAT" (1986)

"Paraisong Gubat" (1986)

Victory Films International

Release Date April `17, 1986

Direction Tito C. Sanchez

Cast Cristina Crisol, Azenith Briones, Josephine Manuel And Tanya Gomez/ with Lito Gruet

 

THE EIGHTIES # 769: GLORIA DIAZ, CARMI MARTIN, TANYA GOMEZ AND JANICE DE BELEN, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO, LOU VELOSO IN DANNY L. ZIALCITA'S "MENUDO AT PANDESAL" (1985)

"Menudo at Pandesal" (1985)

Essex Films

1985 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1985

Film Editor Nonoy Santillan

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Direction Danny L. Zialcita

Cast Gloria Diaz, Carmi Martin, Tanya Gomez and Janice de Belen/ with Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Lou Veloso, Caridad Sanchez/ Also Starring Eddie Arenas, Tessie Tomas, Balut, Matimtiman Cruz, Flora Gasser, Beverly, Jerry, Mandy and Alex Leviste

THE EIGHTIES # 753: MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ, LIZ ALINDOGAN, TANYA GOMEZ, GLENDA ARANETA, BARBRA KAUFMANN, JEAN CARLOS, JO ANN PADILLA AND CELSO AD. CASTILLO IN "AND THE WORLD BECAME FLESH" (1985)

"And The World Became Flesh" (1985)

New Dimension Films International

Release Date November 15, 1985

Cinematography Ganni Sioson

Editor Abelardo Huleza

Music Ernani Cuenco

Produced by Marcos Ong

Researched and Directed by Romy T. Espiritu

 Cast Maria Isabel Lopez, Liz Alindogan, Tanya Gomez, Glenda Araneta, Barbra Kaufman, Jean carlos, Jo Ann Padilla and Celso Ad. Castillo/ with Orestes Ojeda, Manny Luna, Dick Israel, Eddie Bilon, Ricky Rogers

THE EIGHTIES # 731: MARK GIL, TANYA GOMEZ, MANNY LUNA, COCA NICOLAS AND MINA MIRASOL IN "MGA KALAPATING MUSMOS" (1985)

"Mga Kalapating Musmos" (1985)

Emperor Films

Release Date September 19, 1985

Written by Tom Adrales

Director of Photography Danny Bustos

Production Designer Resty Vergara

Editor Segundo Ramos

Music Paul Galang

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Mark Gil, Tanya Gomez, Manny Luna, Coca Nicolas and Mina Mirasol/ Also Starring Odette Khan, Ricky Hora, Arwin Vasquez/ Introducing Boy Garcia, Jr.

THE EIGHTIES # 726: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., LANI MERCADO, TANYA GOMEZ, ELSA AGANA, WITH GEORGE ESTREGAN, REZ CORTEZ, RENATO DEL PRADO, CONRAD POE IN "HULIHIN SI... MORTEMER 'BITOY' MARCELO NG CELESTE GANG" (1985)

"Hulihin si... Mortemer 'Bitoy' Marcelo ng Celeste Gang" (1985)

Sapphire Films International

Release Date August 23, 1985

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Lani Mercado, Tanya Gomez, Elsa Agana/ Also Starring George Estregan, Rez Cortez, Renato del Prado, Conrad Poe, Manny Luna, Val Iglesia, Philip Gamboa, Edwin Reyes, Mon Godiz, Ruel Vernal, ZaldyPascual, King Gutierrez/ with the special participation of Mohammad Faisal & Susan Bautista, 

 The movie was based on a true-to-life notorious group of young gunmen known as the "Celeste Gang," linked to a number of armed holdups in Metro Manila in the 80s.   Here's the news account--

 

Philippines Daily Express/ November 8, 1980 (click image to enlarge)

In the late 1980, a group of young notorious crooks known as the “Celeste Gang” was responsible for the numerous armed holdups and violent incidents in Metro Manila. The initial reports described the suspects as rich-looking young men, between ages 20 to 24 and using a Colt Celeste car as their getaway vehicle.

 

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At least 17 holdup, carnapping and gun snatching incidents in Metro Manila believed pulled by this group with the use of illegally-acquired guns. A Northern Police District official initially attributed to the gang nine cases in Quezon City including the killing of a 30-year old guard of Shakey’s Inn on West Avenue, QC.

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The case was considered solved with the arrest of their leader, Mortimer Marcelo y Purugunan, a self-confessed gangleader, who was captured Tuesday, November 25 in Quezon City by NPD team led by Lt. Dalanon. Marcelo, a former jockey and resident of Makati, admitted participation in most of the violent incidents. A movie was made in 1985 with the young action star Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Jr. in the lead role.

THE EIGHTIES # 700: MARK GIL, RAOUL ARAGONN, MANNY LUNA, SUSAN BAUTISTA AND TANYA GOMEZ IN "MGA ALIPIN MG LAMAN" (1985)

"Mga Alipin ng Laman" (1985)

Emperor Films

Release Date June 5, 1985

Screenplay Joanna Dee

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Segundo Ramos

Music Caloy Rodriguez

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Mark Gil, Raoul Aragonn, Manny Luna, Susan Bautista and Tanya Gomez

 

THE EIGHTIES # 699: MARIA MONTES, RAOUL ARAGONN, JUAN RODRIGO, TANYA GOMEZ IN "LIHIM SA LIKOD NG BUWAN" (1985)

"Lihim sa Likod ng Buwan" (1985)

Topaz Film Productions

Release Date June 5, 1985

Story and Screenplay D.G. Dumaraos

Film Editor Abelardo 'Do' Hulleza

Cinematography Nonong Rasca

Music Rey Ramos

Executive Producer Catalino 'Jun' Dominguez

Direction Ruben S. Abalos

Cast Maria Montes, Raoul Aragonn, Juan Rodrigo, Tanya Gomez

THE EIGHTIES # 694: CHANDA ROMERO, BARBARA LUNA, MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ, LYKA UGARTE, LIZ ALINDOGAN AND TANYA GOMEZ IN DANNY L. ZIALCITA'S "HEARTACHE CITY" (1985)

"Heartache City" (1985)

Essex Films

Release Date May 17, 1985

Direction Danny L. Zialcita

Cast Chanda Romero, Barbara Luna, Maria Isabel Lopez, Lyka Ugarte, Liz Alindogan and Tanya Gomez/ with Tommy Abuel and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also Starring Rosemarie Gil, Suzanne Gonzales, Odette Khan, Dexter Doria, Ramon D' Salva, Johnny Vicar, Eddie Arenas

 

THE EIGHTIES # 683: REY MALONZO, TANYA GOMEZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, RAMIL RODRIGUEZ, ROMY DIAZ, VAL IGLESIA IN "HATULAN SI... JUN BASTARDO" (1985)

"Hatulan si... Jun Bastardo" (1985)

Aces Films

Release Date April 19, 1985

Direction Francis Posadas

Cast Rey Malonzo, Tanya Gomez, Charlie Davao, Ramil Rodriguez, Romy Diaz, Val Iglesia, Shy Valdez/ Also Starring Don Pepot, Danny Riel, Ben Morro, Tony Tacorda, Roi Vinzon, Stanley Orong, Mon Godiz/ Special Participation of Larry Silva/ Fedaturing Clodette Khan/ with Lucita Soriano, Odette Khan, Roxan Recto

 

THE EIGHTIES # 681: TANYA GOMEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GEORGE ESTREGAN, MARCO POLO, RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, LUCITA SORIANO IN "EROTIKA" (1985)

"Erotika" (1985)

Emperor Films

Release Date April 10, 1985

Screenplay Tom Adrales

Film Editor Segundo Ramos

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Tanya Gomez (in the title role), George Estregan, Marco Polo, Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia, Lucita Soriano/ with E.R. Ejercito, Ferdie Aquino, Zaldy Pascual

 

THE EIGHTIES # 663: MARIA MONTES, MARITHEZ SAMSON, THESSA TUAZON, CRISTINA CRISOL, KATRINA MELLO SADIWA AND TANYA GOMEZ IN "GOODTIME GIRLS" (1985)

"Goodtime Girls" (`1985)

FLT Film Productions

Release Date February 1, 1985

Story and Screenplay Ben A. Lucas

Cinematography Nestor Orense

Film Editor Rudy Tabotabo

Musical Director Tats Luna

Produced by Atty. Eduardo B. Flamiano, Edgar Ty

Executive Producer Rose Loanzon Flaminiano

Direction Ron Gallardo Pablo

Cast Maria Montes, Marithez Samson, Thessa Tuazon, Cristina Crisol, Katrina Mello Sadiwa and Tanya Gomez/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Rez Cortez, Dick Israel, Lucita Soriano, Mark Joseph, Mario Escudero, Paeng Giant, Mely Tagasa, Tino de Lara, Laura Hermosa/ with Papay and Soxy Topacio

THE EIGHTIES # 648: WILLIAM MARTINEZ, MARK GIL, MICHAEL DE MESA AND TANYA GOMEZ IN "ALAPAAP" (1984)

"Alapaap" (1984)

Oro Vista Motion Pictures

A Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 24, 1984

Screenplay Rei Nicandro

Photography Joe Tutanes

Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Music Rey Ramos

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast William Martinez, Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa and Tanya Gomez/ Introducing Eva Rose Palma, Isadora