THE 2000s # 74: ISABEL GRANADA, CARLOS MORALES, WITH GERARD MADRID, PINKY AMADOR, ANITA LINDA, RICHARD QUAN, ROBERT AVILES, BIANCA LAPUZ IN "HALIK NG SIRENA" (2001)

A fisherman falls in love with a mermaid and soon the village experiences one disaster after another.

"Halik ng Sirena" (2001)

Regal Films

Release Date May 1, 2001

Film Editor Robert Vasadre

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Production Design Lorie Castillo

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Joven Tan

Cast Isabel Granada, carlos Morales/ Also starring Gerard Madrid, Pinky Amador, Anita Linda, Richard Quan, Robert Aviles, Bianca Lapuz

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THE 2000s # 73: AGA MUHLACH, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH GLORIA ROMERO, TESSIE TOMAS, BERNARD PALANCA, JOHN PRATS, MANDY OCHOA, JULIA CLARETE IN "NARINIG MO NA BA ANG L8EST?" (2001)

The office grapevine is abuzz after its straight and serious writer is paired with the agency's sexy and happy-go-lucky art director to work on a project.

"Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est?" (2001)

Star Cinema

Release Date April 25, 2001

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Tessie Tomas, Bernard Palanca, John Prats, Mandy Ochoa, Julia Clarete, Don Laurel, Don Escudero, Jae Espano, Dick Israel, Gabe Mercado, Joy Ortega, Carlo Munoz, Ogie Diaz, Andrea del Rosario, Ricky Rivero

 

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THE 2000s # 72: LORNA TOLENTINO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, WITH NIDA BLANCA, BOBBY ANDREWS, MATET DE LEON, JOANNE QUINTAS IN "ABAKADA...INA" (2001)

An uneducated mother is having a hard time living with her unemployed husband and being dependent on her mother-in-law who, time and again, has attributed their sad state of family affairs to her being useless and dumb.

"Abakada...Ina" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date April 14, 2001

Story and Screenplay Shaira Mella Salvador, Ramon Bayron

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Garcia

Cast Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez/ with Nida Blanca, Bobby Andrews, Matet de Leon,Joanne Quintas, Aiza Marquez, Alicia Alonzo, Hannah Camille Bustos, Jaime Fabregas

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THE 2000s # 71: HAZEL ESPINOSA, MARINELLA MORAN, JACKIE DIAZ, WITH VIC SANTOS, ERWIN MONTES, ERICK RODRIGUEZ IN "DI MAPIGIL ANG INIT..." (2001)

A woman files a rape case against her doctor. Humiliated, the doctor's wife plans her revenge.

"Di Mapigil ang Init..." (2001)

Taurus Flms

Release Date April 4, 2001

Direction Angelito de Guzman

Cast Hazel Espinosa, Marinella Moran, Jackie Diaz/ with Vic Santos, Erwin Montes, Erick Rodriguez

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THE 2000s # 70: ALLONA AMOR, SHARMAINE SUAREZ, FERNANDO MONTENEGRO, SHANGHAI IN "UHAW SA INIT NG PAGMAMAHAL" (2001)

After learning that she is adopted, nothing can now stop a woman from having an affair with a man whom she thought was a blood brother.

"Uhaw sa Init ng Pagmamahal" (2001)

El Nino Films

Release Date March 28, 2001

Story Joe Galvez

Serialized in Remate

Direction Cesar S. B. Abella

Cast Allona Amor, Sharmaine Suarez, Fernando Montenegro, Shanghai

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THE 2000s # 69: RICA PERALEJO, BERNARD PALANCA, WITH MARK GIL, PINKY AMADOR, JONG HILARIO, JACKIE FORSTER IN "SA HULING PAGHIHINTAY" (2001)

Old flames get reignited as a couple meets again, but the woman is already taken. Frustrated, the man turns his sight on another and even sires a son. But love seems to find a way in bringing them back together again.

"Sa Huling Paghihintay" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date March 21, 2001

Story and Screenplay Mark Querubin

Films Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Larry Manda

Musical Director Rebel Magdagasang

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Erik Matti

Cast Rica Peralejo, Bernard Palanaca/ with Mark Gil, Pinky Amador, Jong Hilario, Jackie Forster

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THE 2000s # 68: KLAUDIA KORONEL, HAZEL ESPINOSA AND ANA CAPRI, PAOLO RIVERO, DARIA RAMIREZ, MARCUS MADRIGAL, SIMON IBARRA, MON CONFIADO IN "LIVE SHOW" (2001)

 A man and his friends eke out a living performing live sex shows in sleazy joints and private audiences.

"Live Show" (2001)

Regal Films

Release Date March 7, 2001

Film Editor Vito Cajili

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Jake de Asis

Musical Director Jesse Lucas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Hazel Espinosa and Ana Capri/ Also starring Paolo Rivero, Daria Ramirez, Marcus Madrigal, Simon Ibarra, Mon Confiado, Ogie Diaz, Nikka Valencia, Oliver Hartmann, Martin Gonzalo, Harlene Bautista, Khryss Adalia

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THE 2000s # 67: PHILLIP SALVADOR, EDU MANZANO, INA RAYMUNDO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, BOB SOLER, PERLA BAUTISTA, DINDO ARROYO, ERNIE ZARATE IN "KAAWAY HANGGANG HUKAY" (2001)

A military man is puzzled why his close PMA buddy has turned bitter and is now out to destroy him.

"Kaaway Hanggang Hukay" (2001)

RS Productions

Release Date March 7, 2001

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Cinematography Val Dauz

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Joey del Rosario

Cast Phillip Salvador, Edu Manzano, Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Bob Soler, Perla Bautista, Dindo Arroyo, Ernie Zarate, Gamaliel Viray, Sauro Cotoco, Denver Razon

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THE 2000s # 66: CESAR MONTANO, ROI VINZON, BAYANI AGBAYANI, KRISTINE HERMOSA, AMY AUSTRIA, DANIEL FERNANDO IN "HOSTAGE" (2001)

A marine soldier is out for revenge after his daughter is killed by a corrupt congressman.

"Hostage" (2001)

Star Cinema

Release Date February 28, 2001

Story and Screenplay Willy Laconsay, Andrew Paredes, Eric Francisco

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Cinematography Rey de Leon, Richard Padernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Cesar Montano, Roi Vizon, Bayani Agbayani, Kristine Hermosa, Daniel Fernando/ Also starring Moreen Guese, Rommel Montano, Richard Merck, Archie Adamos, Levi Ignacio

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THE 2000s # 65: JANNO GIBBS, ANDREW E., WITH JOANNE QUINTAS, JACKIE FORSTER, DAVID BUNEVACZ, VICTORIA LONDON, DEXTER DORIA, CHINGGOY ALONZO IN "TUSONG TWOSOME" (2001)

Two friends get involved in one misadventure after another.

"Tusong Twosome" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date February 21, 2001

Film Editor Rene Tala

Cinematography Leodigario Dalawis, Jr.

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Story, Screenplay Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Janno Gibbs, Andrew E./ Also starring Joanne Quintas, Jackie Forster, David Bunevacz/ Introducing Victoria London/ with Dexter Doria, Chinggoy Alonzo, Cecille Inigo, nanding Fernandez, Nikka Ruiz, Bentot, Jr., Long Mejia, Gomz Burza, Ronald Asinas, Dante Javier, Rey Solo, Dardo de Oro

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THE 2000s # 64: INA RAYMUNDO, KLAUDIA KORONEL, DANTE RIVERO, JACLYN JOSE, IRMA ADLAWAN IN "TUHOG" (2001)

A man, his wife and his daughter are caught in the web of an incestuous relationship.

"Tuhog" (2001)

Regal Films

Release Date February 21, 2001

Story and Screenplay Armando Lao

Film Editor Ronald Allan Dale

Cinematography Shayne Sarte, Sherman So, Boy Yniguez

Production Design Ron Henri Tan

Musical Director Jay Durias

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Jeffrey Jeturian

Cast Ina Raymundo, Klaudia Koronel, Dante Rivero, Jaclyn Jose, Irma Adlawan

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THE 2000s # 63: PIEL MORENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR AND ACE ESPINOSA, WITH JULIO DIAZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, JEAN SABURIT, JOONEE GAMBOA, PAMELA ORTIZ AND IZZA IGNACIO IN "THE VIRGIN WIFE" (2001)

A beautiful woman lives under a curse--- every man she marries dies on their wedding day. She has  already married her three childhood friends and they all died. Now, another wedding proposal is in the offing.

"The Virgin Wife" (2001)

FLT Films

Release Date February 9, 2001

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Piel Morena (in the title role), Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor and Ace Espinosa/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jeffrey Santos, Jean Saburit, Joonee Gamboa, Pamela Ortiz and Izza Ignacio/ with Romy Romulo, Rey Pumaloy, Rosanna Magdalena, Don Pepot, Cloyd Robinson

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THE 2000s # 62: RICHARD GRIECO, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH WILL STEWART, ATHENA MASSEY, TERESA LOYZAGA, JAIME FABREGAS, BOB SOLER, NONI BUENCAMINO IN "VITAL PARTS" (2001)

Pursuing her dream of leaving the country and escaping poverty, a pretty night club worker peddles herself into the hands of an American fish exporter who turns out to be a member of a human internal organ smuggling syndicate.

"Vital Parts" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date February 7, 2001

Cinematography Todd Baron

Film Editor Michael J. Ferrari

Musical Director Brad Segal, Nic TenBroek

Story, Screenplay and Direction Craig Corman

Cast Richard Grieco, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Will Stewart, Athena Massey, Teresa Loyzaga, Jaime Fabregas, Bob Soler, Noni Buencamino, Louie Katana, Cris Aguilar, Joe Mari Avellana, Bart Guingona 

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THE 2000s # 61: BERNADETTE ALLYSON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ANTOINETTE TAUS, ONEMIG BONDOC, ELIZABETH OROPESA, GLADYS REYES AND AN ALL STAR CAST, THREE EPISODES, THREE DIRECTORS IN "TABI TABI PO" (2001)

*A fitness instructor's desire to live a normal life is hindered by her vampire relatives.

*Underworld creatures help a young woman find the truth behind her father's mysterious death.

*Two demon sisters are in constant battle as one wants a normal life while the other is serious in destroying mankind.

"Tabi Tabi Po" (2001)

FLT Filims

Release Date January 31, 2001

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Three Episodes

Episode 1- "Vampira"

Direction Jose Carreon

Cast Bernadette Allyson, Wowie de Guzman, Izza Ignacio, Stefano Mori, Michael Roy Jornales, Jefferson Long, Berting Labra, Enrico Contreras, Joanna Gonzales

Episode 2- "Engkantada"

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Antoinette Taus, Onemig Bondoc, Joanne Quintas, Alvin Anson, Cita Astals, Jessette Prospero, Richard Joson

Episode 3- "Demonyita"

Direction Joven Tan

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Gladys Reyes, Raymond Bagatsing, Angelica Panganiban, Piel Morena, Melissa Mendez, Bella Flores, Mely Tagasa, Cris Daluz

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THE 2000s # 60: PRISCILLA ALMEDA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDDIE GARCIA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, WITH CAMILLE ROXAS, RAY VENTURA, MARITESS SAMSON, ROMY ROMULO, BOY ROQUE IN "SYOTA NG BAYAN" (2001)

A former bold star goes back to her hometown and turns into an environmentalist as she helps her townmates fight against the incumbent mayor and his cement factory. To further her cause, she runs for mayor but falls in love with her opponent, the mayor' son.

"Syota ng Bayan" (2001)

Solar Films

Release Date January 31, 2001

Story and Screenplay Ronnie Tumbokon

Cinematography Isagani Simon

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Romy Suzara

Cast Priscilla Almeda (in the title role), Eddie Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez/ Also starring Camille Roxas, Ray Ventura, Maritess Samson, Romy Romulo, Boy Roque, Marites Temple, CJ Laurel, Paolo Robles, Princess Obaldo, Lindsay Kennedy, Crispin Pindea, Susan Corpuz, Ganie, Idda Yaneza, Francis Enriquez

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