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.

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.

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.

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