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Friday, December 6, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in December 2024

At least six Filipino movies were released in theaters in December 1994, right before the 20th Metro Manila Film Festival. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television. An upcoming post is about the six entries to the 20th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Syempre, Ikaw Lang: Ang Syota Kong Imported 
Oo Na, Sige Na: Matigil Ka Na Lang!
Machete II
Paano Na Sa Mundo ni Janet?
Boy Timbog
Silang Matatapang: Walang Atras Sa Laban!

Details of each mentioned title follow.





Syempre, Ikaw Lang: Ang Syota Kong Imported (Tagalog: Of Course, Just You: My Imported Girlfriend)

Original Release Date: December 07, 1994
Production Company: OctoArts Films


MAIN CAST

Anjo Yllana ... Pepito
Michelle Van Eimeren ... Soraya
Michael V. ... Kevin
Lailani Navarro ... Nanette
Aileen Angeles ... Gretchen


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Mike Relon Makiling
Cinematography ... Ben Lobo
Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias
Editing    ...    Rudy Tabotabo
Musical Direction    ...    Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad


NOTES

*** Anjo Yllana plays the role of a bellboy named Pepito. A sitcom titled Pepito Manaloto, topbilled by Michael V., made its TV more than 15 years later.
*** The only one of four movies starring Michelle Van Eimeren that does not include Ogie Alcasid in the main cast.  







Oo Na, Sige Na: Matigil Ka Na Lang! (Tagalog: Okay, It's Fine: So You Will Just Stop!)

Original Release Date: December 07, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla ... Bonggoy
Ana Roces ... Shirley
Tonton Gutierrez ... Ernie
Eddie Rodriguez ... Don Perfecto
Amado Cortez ... Uncle of Bonggoy
Niño Muhlach ... Jimbo
Amy Perez ... Nina Bermudez
Roi Vinzon ... Lt. Ramirez


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio
Story and Screenplay Maning Borlaza
Cinematography ... Joe Batac
Production Design ... Judy Lou De Pio
Editing Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Armando Ferrer
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario


NOTE

*** The other 1994 movie in which Robin Padilla and Ana Roces collaborated.




Machete II

Original Release Date: December 14, 1994
Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Gardo Versoza ... David
Rosanna Roces ... Margarita
Snooky Serna ... Lai
Abby Viduya ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Harvey Gomez ... [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Mauro Gia Samonte
Cinematography ... Joe Batac
Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias
Editing Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Benny Medina
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan


NOTES

*** Blurb on Newspaper Advertisement: "At Long Last, MACHETE II will be shown. NO HUSTLE! NO BAN! NO CUTS! See this Film in its Beautiful Entirety. The Film Contains Nudity and Some Delicate Scenes Suitable for Adults Only. 
*** Warning: PARENTS ARE ADVISED NOT TO LET THEIR MINOR CHILDREN VIEW THIS FILM WHICH WAS APPROVED WITHOUT CUTS BY MTRCB."





Paano Na sa Mundo ni Janet? (Tagalog: How Would It Be in Janet's World?)

Original Release Date: December 14, 1994
Production Company: Good Harvest Productions

 
MAIN CAST

Sheryl Cruz ... Janet
Christopher De Leon ... Gaston
Alma Moreno Gilda
Zoren Legaspi [information to be provided upon availability]
Aiza Seguerra ... Jing-Jing 


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon
Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen
Production Design ... Boyet Ocampo
Editing Rogelio Salvador
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Joey Gosiengfiao




Boy Timbog

Original Release Date: December 15, 1994
Production Company: Pioneer Films


MAIN CAST

Reb Belleza ... Boy Timbog
Tony Ferrer ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Mutya Crisostomo ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jobelle Salvador ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jorge Estregan ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Rex Lapid ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Philip Gamboa ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Conrad Poe     ... [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Esmeraldo 'Bing' Santos
Story and Screenplay ... Radosa
Cinematography ... Romulo Araojo
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing Samuel Domondon
Musical Direction    ...    Joey Elvinia
Executive Producer ... Wilson Yuloque


NOTES

*** Timbog is a Tagalog slang term that means arrested, captured or caught.
*** Cast members Tony Ferrer and Mutya Crisostomo are father and daughter in real life.





Silang Matatapang: Walang Atras Sa Laban! (Tagalog:  They Who Are All Brave: No Retreat in Fighting)

Original Release Date: December 17, 1994
Production Companies: ATB-4 Films International


MAIN CAST

Raymond Bagatsing [information to be provided upon availability]
Shirley Fuentes [information to be provided upon availability]
Carol Dauden [information to be provided upon availability]
Lanirose Oteyza [information to be provided upon availability]
Jennifer Dimla [information to be provided upon availability]
Cheryl Gorospe [information to be provided upon availability]


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Robert Talvy
Story and Screenplay ... Jerry O. Tirazona
Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio
Production Design ... Ver Lang
Editing Nap Montebon
Musical Direction ... Demet Velasquez
Executive Producers ... Erlinda T. Burayag, Anna Theresa and Leona S. Tolentino


NOTE

*** Aside from the 1992 film Turing Gesmundo: Kapitan Langgam (Tagalog: Captain Ant), this is the other known directorial effort by character actor Robert Talby.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in November 2024

At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in November 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Iyo ang Hongkong, Akin ang Manila!
Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
Anghel Na Walang Langit
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Pards
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis
Ika-11 Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo
Ka Hector
Koronang Itim
Hindi Magbabago
Epimaco Velasco, NBI: The True Story
Vampira

Details of each mentioned title follow.


Iyo ang Hongkong, Akin ang Manila!
(Tagalog: Hongkong Is Yours, Manila Is Mine!)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Jestoni Alarcon ... Rey
Cynthia Luster ... Yvonne 
Karla Estrada ... Rita
Dick Israel ... Franco
Jimmy Ko ... Jimmy


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Philip Ko and Sonny Saret
Story and Screenplay     Philip Ko and Louie Kee
Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan
Editing Francisco J. Vinarao
Musical Direction    ...    Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan and Philip Ko





Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
(Tagalog: Only You, No One Else!)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Companies: Megavision Films and Santiago Bros. Productions


MAIN CAST

Raymart Santiago    ...    Gammy
Gretchen Barretto ... Debrah
John Estrada    ...    Val
Marco Polo Garcia ... Alfon
Liza Lorena    ...    Debrah's Mother
Ramil Rodriguez ... Don Anselmo


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ... Pablo Santiago
Story and Screenplay …    Pablo S. Gomez
Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvarez
Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan
Editing Rene Tala
Musical Direction    ... Jessie Q. Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Randy Gerard L. Santiago


NOTE

*** One of Bayani Agbayani's first movie appearances.





Anghel na Walang Langit
(Tagalog: Angel Without a Heaven)

Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Vina Morales ... Angela Pelayo / Anita Cornejo
Ariel Rivera ... Bobby Rosales
Albert Martinez ... Mike Dalmatio
Gary Estrada     ... Fred Bernabe
Bing Loyzaga     ... Flor Cornejo
Marjorie Barretto     ... Mimi


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joel Lamangan
Story    …     Pablo S. Gomez
Screenplay    …     RJ Nuevas
Cinematography    ... Romy Vitug
Production Design    ...    Manny Morfe
Editing Jess Navarro
Musical Direction    ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.





Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil

Original Release Date: November 09, 1994
Production Companies: Viva Films and Golden Lions Films

 
MAIN CAST

Vilma Santos ... Helen Arandia
Joel Torre ... Ronald Arandia
Charina Scott ... Geleen Arandia
Angelica Panganiban ... Chelsea Arandia
John Regala ... Gener
Robert Arevalo ... Florencio
Perla Bautista ... Crispina
Philip Gamboa ... Cesar
Liezl Martinez ... Cindy
Ronnie Lazaro ... Kikoy
Mia Gutierrez ... Agnes
Ana Rivera ... Ana
Soraya ... Ayang


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Gabby Francisco
Editing Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Demet O. Velasquez
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa


NOTES

*** Ralph Recto, the real-life husband of Vilma Santos, has a guest appearance. At the time of the movie's release, Recto was serving as representative of the fourth congressional district of Batangas.

*** Ruben Umali, the mayor of Lipa City at the time, also makes an appearance in the movie as himself. In 1998, Vilma Santos was elected to the same local government post. She was reelected in 2001 and 2004.

*** Tagline: "Their blood and screams would break your hearts and pierce your sols ... but witness how their love conquer death ... and outlast even eternity!"





Pards
(Tagalog: Buddy)

Original Release Date: November 09, 1994
Production Company: Sunlight Films


MAIN CAST

Ronald Gan ... Jake
John Regala ... Andy
Andy Poe ... Sgt. Villamar
Ramon Christopher ... Tim
Berting Labra ... Gordon
Sheila Ysrael ... Toni


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Roland S. Ledesma
Screenplay ... Eddie Joson
Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano
Production Design ... Mamerto Valerio
Editing Ruben Pantua
Musical Direction ... Egay Monsalve
Executive Producer ... Estela Olay Ledesma


NOTE

*** First known movie collaboration between John Regala and Ronald Gan.





Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
(Tagalog:  There's No Tough Cop to a Clever Wife)

Original Release Date: November 16, 1994
Production Companies: Moviestars, Mahogany Pictures, and RRJ Films


MAIN CAST

Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Capt. Bartolome Reynaldo
Lani Mercado ... Gloria
Plinky Recto ... Mildred
Jimmy Santos ... Lt. Billy Rosales
Tessie Tomas ... Tiya Lucing
Rod Navarro ... Don Pedro
King Gutierrez ... Lt. Jack Godinez


SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Danilo P. Cabreira
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo M. Lapus and Nerdie Cruz
Cinematography ... Danny Bustos
Production Design ... Arthur Santamaria
Editing Pepe Marcos
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas and Jose Mari M. Bautista


NOTE

*** This movie is the basis of a television police procedural comedy drama series produced and broadcast by GMA Network in 2023.





Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo
(Tagalog:  Eleventh Commandment: Love Thy Wife)

Original Release Date: November 16, 1994
Production Companies: Regal Films and Star Cinema


MAIN CAST

Aiko Melendez ... Solidad
Maricel Laxa ... Sylvia
Zsa Zsa Padilla ... Susan
Gabby Concepcion ... Roy
Edu Manzano ... Tony
Sarah Jane Abad ... Lorie
Barbara Perez ... Thelma


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Story and Screenplay ... Jose 'Butch' Dalisay
Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta
Production Design ... Jun Silva and Robert Domingo
Editing George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio


NOTES

*** This movie brings together Aiko Melendez, Gabby Concepcion and Edu Manzano a few months after the controversial awards night of the 1994 Manila Film Festival.

*** The titular line was delivered by a priest (portrayed by Tony Mabesa) during a homily scene.






Ka Hector
(Tagalog:  Comrade Hector)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Companies: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Phillip Salvador ... Ka Hector / Che / Poldo
Dina Bonnevie ... Ka Hasmin / Teresa
Gardo Versoza ... Ka Nardo
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Col. Jess Faraon
Ricky Davao ... Ka Rogel
Willie Revillame ... Ka Andy
Jobelle Salvador ... Rio
Jessie Delgado ... Ka Jess
Glenda Garcia ... Ella
Roldan Aquino ... Delos Santos


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Toto Natividad
Story ... Teresa Mabilangan, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz
Production Design ... Rollie Bernardo and Noel Luna
Editing Renato De Leon
Musical Direction    ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan


NOTES

*** The biographical film follows the life of Leopoldo Mabilangan, the head of the Banahaw Command of the New People's Army. Mabilangan assumed the nom de guerre Ka Hector in honor of a child who died in a crossfire between the NPA and government soldiers. The Tagalog honorific Ka is used as a sign of respect for older people in the society. It is derived from the Kaka, which is used for addressing the oldest child in the family.

*** Jose De Venecia and Marcial Punzalan Jr. are the then-incumbent congressional representatives who appear as themselves in this movie. De Venecia was the House Speaker from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. Punzalan served as the representative of the second congressional district of Quezon from 1998 to 2001.





Koronang Itim
(Tagalog:  Black Crown)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Company: Prime Pictures


MAIN CAST

Snooky Serna ... Adana De Guia
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Eva Cristobal
Patrick Guzman ... Daniel Velez
Tirso Cruz III ... Direk Gino
Gloria Diaz ... Minda Montero
Caridad Sanchez ... Aday
Ai-Ai Delas Alas ... Digna Sanchez
Teresa Loyzaga ... Crystal Romero
Emilio Garcia ... Brando Imperial


SELECTED CREW

Direction     ... Jose Mari Avellana
Screenplay ... Floy Quintos
Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr., Gener Buenaseda, and Loreto Isleta
Production Design ... Sammy Esquillon
Editing Ike Jarlego Jr. and Marya Ignacio
Musical Direction ... Archie Castillo
Executive Producer ... Leo Dominguez


NOTES

*** Snooky Serna is the star of the 1986 film Blusang Itim (Tagalog: Black Blouse). She is part of the cast of the 2019 film Black Lipstick.






Hindi Magbabago (Tagalog:  Will Never Change)

Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Carmina Villaroel ... Lisa
Rustom Padilla ... Dennis
Maricel Laxa ... Manjo
John Estrada ... Chubby
Aljon Jimenez ... Dindo
Jennifer Mendoza ... Karen


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Don Escudero
Story and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Sammy Aranzamendez
Editing George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde


NOTE

*** In the same year this movie was released, Rustom Padilla and Carmina Villarroel got married. In 2002, their marriage was annulled.






Epimaco Velasco: NBI: The True Story

Original Release Date: November 30, 1994
Production Companies: Viva Films and FLT Films


MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Atty. Epimaco Velasco
Charlene Gonzales ... Mrs. Yolly Velasco
Jackie Aquino ... Beth
Tirso Cruz III ... Mr. Cui
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Jess Lapid
Bob Soler ... Director Alfredo Lim
Zandro Zamora ... Billy
Roy Alvarez ... Putik
Romy Diaz ... Stepfather
Dexter Doria ... Maming


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Story and Research ... Maria Luisa 'Baby' Nebrida
Screenplay Jose N. Carreon
Cinematography ... Ver Reyes
Production Design ... Doni Gonzales
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano and Rose Luanzon Flaminiano


NOTE

*** Epimaco A. Velasco was the director of the National Bureau of Investigation from 1992 to 1995. After being elected in 1995 as the governor of Cavite, Velasco served as the provincial chief executive until 1998. He had a brief stint as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in 1998.






Vampira

Original Release Date: November 30, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Maricel Soriano ... Paz / Cara
Christopher De Leon ... Arman
Jayvee Gayoso ... Miguel
Nida Blanca ... Nena
Patricia Ann Roque ... Len-Len
Caridad Sanchez ... Ima


SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...    Joey Romero
Story ... Don Escudero
Screenplay ... Wali Ching
Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman
Editing Danny Gloria
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde


NOTE

*** As of November 2024, this movie is the only collaboration between actress Maricel Soriano and director Joey Romero.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Lyrics from "Mga Awiting Batibot," Part 2: "Umihip Tulad ng Hangin" and "Bangkang Papel "

 A few weeks ago, we posted an article about the television soundtrack Mga Awiting Batibot.

The following will be part of a series of companion articles, each individually focusing on particular tracks in the album.

The original Filipino lyrics, an English translation, and a few notes are provided in each article.

For this article, the focus is on the songs Umihip Tulad ng Hangin (Tagalog: Blow Like the Wind) and Bangkang Papel (Tagalog: Paper Boat)


Photo Credit: Krazykyle - The Filipino Picker / Facebook

Umihip Tulad ng Hangin (Tagalog: Blow Like the Wind


Umihip tulad ng hangin, mahinang ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Umihip tulad ng hangin, malakas na ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Hangin ay kaibigan, umihip nang marahan

Ngunit ang hangin kung minsan, malakas at maingay

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Malakas ang hangin, kaibigan

Umihip tulad ng hangin, mahinang ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin

Umihip tulad ng hangin, malakas na ihip ng hangin

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Umihip tulad ng hangin



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


Blow like the wind, slight blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

Blow like the wind, strong blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

The wind is a friend, blowing gently

But the wind is sometimes, strong and noisy

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

The wind is strong, my friend

Blow like the wind, slight blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind

Blow like the wind, strong blow of the wind

Uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu, uh huhuhu, huhuhuhu

Blow like the wind



Bangkang Papel (Tagalog: Paper Boat)


Pagkatapos ng ulan, paligid ay pagmasdan

At sa ating bakuran, may naipong tubig-ulan

Tubig-ulan, tubig-ulan, may naipong tubig-ulan

Kaya't kumuha ng papel, itupi-tupi ito

Ayan, bangkang papel

Makapaglalaro ako

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, gumawa tayo ng bangkang papel

Halika na, halina, palutangin na natin

Sa ibabaw ng tubig, bangka ay pagalawin

May malaki, mas malaki ... at may pinakamalaki

Tabi! Lakasan ang ihip

Unahan-unahan tayo

Habulin mo ang bangka ko, habulin ko ang sa iyo

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, kaytulin ng bangkang papel

Bangkang papel, bangkang papel, kaytulin ng bangkang papel



ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


After the rains, observe the surroundings

In our backyard, there is accumulated rainwater

Rainwater, rainwater, there is accumulated rainwater

So get a piece paper, and fold it repeatedly

There, a paper boat

I can play

Paper boat, paper boat, let's make a paper boat

Come now, let's go, let it float

On the water, let the boat float

There is a big one, a bigger one ... and the biggest one

Make way! Blow stronger

We will race with one another

Chase my boat, I will chase yours

Paper boat, paper boat, the paper boat is so fast

Paper boat, paper boat, the paper boat is so fast



NOTES:

When there was still no social media, making toy boats out of folded paper was a favorite pastime for multitudes of children. 

Children nowadays seem to be too rely too much on electronic devices for recreation. The song Bangkang Papel is a reminder that enjoyment can be achieved by taking notice of the things around us and being resourceful.

Speaking of wind, the song Umihip Tulad ng Hangin prompted me to plan on making paper windmills when I visit the farmland in the province.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in January 2024

At least eight Filipino movies were released in theaters in January 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.


Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

Mistah: Mga Mandirigma

Tasya Fantasya: Maid in Heaven

Once Upon a Time in Manila

Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

Suwapings

The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan


Details of each mentioned title follow.


Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty

Original Release Date: January 04, 1994

Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Jestoni Alarcon ... Johnny Tiñoso

Gretchen Barretto ... Belita De Guia / Beauty

Romnick Sarmenta ... Kikong Engkanto

Rey 'PJ' Abellana ... Enriquito

Sharmaine Arnaiz     ... Selina

George Estregan ... Father of Johnny


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Carlo J. Caparas

Story ...    Nick Joaquin

Screenplay ... Floy Quintos

Cinematography ... Raymond Bajarias

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing ... Efren Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto

Executive Producers ... Robbie Tan


Mistah: Mga Mandrigma (Tagalog: Warriors)

Original Release Date: January 04, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Robin Padilla     ... Mario Cariño

Rustom Padilla ... Lt. Flavier

Roi Vinzon ... Lt. Duterte

Daniel Fernando ... Daniel Aquino

Joko Diaz ... New Recruit

Anna Roces ... Linda

Rommel Padilla ... Remy De Jesus


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ricardo 'Bebong' Osorio

Story ...    Mario Cariño

Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography ... Joe Batac and Ricardo Herrera

Production Design ... Judy Lou De Pio

Editing ... Rene Tala

Musical Direction ... Robinhood C. Padilla and Mandy Ferrer

Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.




Tasya Fantasya: Maid in Heaven

Original Release Date: January 11, 1994

Production Company: Golden Lions Films Productions Inc.


MAIN CAST

Kris Aquino ... Tasya / Crisanta

Alvin Patrimonio Alvin

Paul 'Bong' Alvarez Bong

Jerry Codiñera ... Jerry

Zandro 'Jun' Limpot Jun

Barbara Perez Barbara Alcuaz Vergara

Robert Arevalo Berto

Dick Israel ... Mayor Miguel Beltran

Mitch Valdez Head Housekeeper

Almira Muhlach Almira

Bomber Moran Bombo

Ramil Rodriguez Ramil Vergara

Bella Flores Bella Alcuaz


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Carlo J. Caparas

Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography ... Ernesto Dominguez

Production Design ... Gabby Francisco

Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos

Executive Producers ... Carlo J. Caparas and Donna Villa Caparas




Once Upon a Time in Manila

Original Release Date: January 11, 1994

Production Company: M-Zet Films, Harvest Films International


MAIN CAST

Vic Sotto ... Jet

Cynthia Luster ... Lt. Cynthia Wang 

Gloria Sevilla ... Amparo Lagman

Larry Silva ... Chairman Shepherd

Val Sotto ... Sgt. Beltran

Ritchie Reyes ... Tom

Yoyong Martirez ... Dong



SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Tony Y. Reyes

Story and Screenplay ... Marvic Sotto and Tony Y. Reyes

Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes

Production Design ... Jojo Magno

Editing ... Eduardo 'Boy' Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Marvic Sotto, Tony Tuviera and Jose Yu





Chinatown 2: The Vigilantes

Original Release Date: January 12, 1994

Production Company: Four N Films


MAIN CAST

Monsour Del Rosario ... Mario Tinagan

Baldo Marro ... Capt. Mike Chan

Dawn Zulueta ... Mylene

Efren Reyes Jr. ... Alex Tang

Toby Alejar ... Rey Lao

Lovely Rivero ... Linda

Atoy Co ... Raymond Kho

Cristina Esquerra ... Malou

Ruel Vernal ... Steve Crane

Howard Zaleta ... Atoy

Zandro Zamora ... Lt. Real


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Manuel Marcos and Roger Baruelo

Screenplay ... Jerry O. Tirazona

Cinematography ... Pablo Bautista

Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman and Tata Esteban

Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza

Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer ... Manuel Nuqui



Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (Tagalog: The Fight Is Not Yet Over)

Original Release Date: January 25, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Fernando Poe Jr. ... Carding Villamar

Johnny Delgado ... Congressman Doliente

Michelle Aldana ... Clarissa

Paquito Diaz ... Dario

Berting Labra ... Vicente

Ruel Vernal ... Hepe

Eddie Arenas ... Peping Villamar


SELECTED CREW

Direction ... Ronwaldo Reyes

Story ... Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay ... Manny Buising

Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo and Ver Reyes

Production Design ... Ben Payumo

Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Ben Tala

Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.




Suwapings

Original Release Date: January 26, 1994

Production Company: Safari Films


MAIN CAST

Lou Veloso

Noel Trinidad

Cynthia Patag

Mely Tagasa

Tia Pusit

Vangie Labalan

Johnny Wilson

Philip 'Kuhol' Supnet


SELECTED CREW

Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Manny Reyes

Cinematography ... Herky Del Mundo

Production Design ... Gail Vicente

Editing ... Ferren Salumbides and Elsa Abellana

Musical Direction ... Max Jocson

Executive Producer ... Mother Lydia, Madam Elizabeth, and Sister Selene





The Elsa Castillo Story … Ang Katotohanan (Tagalog: The Truth)

Original Release Date: January 27, 1994

Production Company: OctoArts Films


MAIN CAST

Kris Aquino ...    Elsa Castillo

Eric Quizon ... Fred Castillo

Miguel Rodriguez ... Ted Boorman

Johnny Delgado ... Dario



SELECTED CREW

Direction    ...     Laurice Guillen

Story and Screenplay ... Ricardo Lee

Cinematography ... Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua

Editing ... Efren Jarlego

Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad