At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in March 1996. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Cara Y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto!
Diego
Milyonaryong Mini
Segurista
Sana Naman
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Sa Aking mga Kamay
Humanda Ka … Babalikan Kita!
Kristo
Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay
Sariwang Bulaklak
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Cara Y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto!
Original Release Date: March 6, 1996
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Raymart Santiago ... Berting
Dennis Padilla ... Boggart
Jun Aristorenas ... Don Sebastian
Donita Rose ... Belen
Amanda Rose ... Hilda
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Tata Negro
Ana Bautista ... Provincial Bar Girl
Danny 'Brownie' Pansalin ... Provincial Police Officer
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jun Aristorenas
Story and Screenplay ... Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino and Sergio Lobo
Production Design ... Arthur Sta. Maria
Editing ... Renato de Leon
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Jun Aristorenas directed and acted in many cowboy films in the ’60s; this was one of his later works.
*** The film paired Raymart Santiago and Dennis Padilla in a buddy-action comedy format.
Diego
Original Release Date: March 6, 1996
Production Company: Mahogany Pictures
MAIN CAST
Jestoni Alarcon ... Diego Sebastian
Shirley Fuentes ... Marissa
Mark Gil ... Miguel Sanvictores
Dick Israel ... Arman Miraflor
Conrad Poe ... Maj. Ventura
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Augusto Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Baby Buenaceda
Production Design ... Alex Ochoa
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTES
*** Augusto Salvador edited numerous films starring Fernando Poe Jr. before becoming a director.
*** In the early 2000s, Jestoni Alarcon played in the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo (Tagalog: Promise to You) another character with the same given: Diego Buenavista.
Milyonaryong Mini (Cebuano: Impostor Millionaire)
Original Release Date: March 7, 1996
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Anjo Yllana ... Berting
John Estrada ... Cosme
Sheryl Cruz ... Salud
Manilyn Reynes ... Petra
Subas Herrero ... Mang Minggoy
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes
Story ... Marcos Sacol
Cinematography ... Rey De Leon
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Eduardo 'Boy' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio
NOTES:
*** This movie is based on a Cebuano-language sitcom about mistaken identity.
*** The film's musical director, Jaime Fabregas, also acts in this movie as Don Rafael, the father of Berting.
*** The second film collaboration between Anjo Yllana and Sheryl Cruz after Sobra Talaga ... Over in 1994.
Segurista (Tagalog: Dead Sure)
Original Release Date: March 13, 1996
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Michelle Aldana ... Karen Fernandez
Gary Estrada ... Sonny Reyes
Ruby Moreno ... Ruby Dimagiba
Albert Martinez ... Jake
Julio Diaz ... Eddie
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Tikoy Aguiluz
Story ... Tikoy Aguiluz, Jose Lacaba, and Amado Lacuesta Jr.
Screenplay ... Jose Lacaba and Amado Lacuesta Jr.
Cinematography ... Jun Dalawis
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... Mirana Medina-Bhunjun and Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Lead actress Michelle Aldana had won the Miss Asia Pacific title in 1993, following the footsteps of previous beauty pageant winners who ventured into the movies.
*** This movie is the official submission of the Philippines for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 69th Academy Awards in 1997.
Sana Naman
Original Release Date: March 14, 1996
Production Companies: MAQ Productions and Kaizz Ventures
MAIN CAST
Judy Ann Santos ... Bless
Gladys Reyes ... Noreen
Tirso Cruz III ... Zandro
Joel Torre ... Pilo
Jean Garcia ... Lerma
Charlie Mendoza ... Oliver
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Boots Plata
Screenplay ... Dado Lumibao
Cinematography ... Arnold Alvaro
Production Design ... Ronaldo Cadapan
Editing ... Danny Gloria
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Marie Sherida Monteverde and Douglas Quijano
NOTE:
*** At the time of this film's release, Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes were also busy with the production of the daytime TV drama series Mara Clara.
Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko (Tagalog: Redeem My Heart with Bullets)
Original Release Date: March 14, 1996
Production Companies: OctoArts Films and Cinemax Studios
MAIN CAST
Edu Manzano ... Lorenzo
Anjanette Abayari ... Kate
Mark Gil ... Frank
Bembol Roco ... Lt. Miranda
Ronaldo Valdez ... Alfredo
Jenette Fernando ... Karen
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Toto Natividad
Story ... Edu Manzano
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Jake Tordesillas, and Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino
Production Design ... Alex Ochoa, Sonny Felix
Editing ... Joyce Bernal and Toto Natividad
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad
NOTES:
*** Lead actor Edu Manzano wrote the story, demonstrating his versatility beyond acting. He also wrote the story of two movies he starred in: Zacarias in 1994 and Sa Kamay ng Batas, also in 1996.
*** Anjanette Abayari is a former beauty queen who ventured into acting. She won the Bb. Pilipinas Universe title in 1991, but had to resign and give up her crown over the issue of her residency.
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum (Tagalog: My Hoodlum Wife)
Original Release Date: March 20, 1996
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Joey de Leon ... Andy
Jessica 'Gracia' Cortez ... Grace
Gloria Romero ... Olympia
Paquito Diaz ... Valentino
Raffy Rodriguez ... Doggie
Max Alvarado ... Gorgonyo
April Boy Regino ... Boyong
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Efren 'Loging' Jarlego
Story and Screenplay ... Ely Matawaran
Cinematography ... Oscar Querijero
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Edgardo 'Totoy' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
**** In this film, Max Alvarado plays the role of Gorgonyo. In the 1978 film Gorgonya, he plays the title role.
Sa Aking mga Kamay (Tagalog: In My Own Hands)
Original Release Date: March 21, 1996
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Christopher de Leon ... Joven dela Rosa
Aga Muhlach ... Gene Rivera
Chin Chin Gutierrez ... Camille dela Rosa
Kier Legaspi ... Dino
Amy Austria ... Anne
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rory B. Quintos
Story ... Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay ... Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin
Cinematography ... Romeo Vitug
Production Design ... Elfren P. Vibar
Editing ... Jesus Navarro
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** Departing from his usual matinee-idol roles in romantic drama movies, Aga Muhlach plays the rare villain role as a serial killer in this movie.
*** The film is considered one of the best Filipino psychological thrillers of the ’90s.
Humanda Ka … Babalikan Kita! (Tagalog: Get Ready ... I'll Get Back to You!)
Original Release Date: March 21, 1996
Production Company: Solar Films
MAIN CAST
Ronald Gan Ledesma ... Boy
Bembol Roco ... Dolfo
Tony Ferrer ... Servando
Shirley Fuentes ... Malu
Beverly Vergel ... Mrs. Kee
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Roland S. Ledesma
Story and Screenplay ... Fred Joson
Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano
Production Design ... Monching Escobar and Mamerto Valerio
Editing ... Ruben Pantua
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lazatin
Executive Producer ... Estela O. Ledesma
NOTE:
*** Second film starring Ronald Gan that features the word "babalikan" in its title. The first one is Resbak: Babalikan Ko Kayo! in 1994.
Kristo (Tagalog: Christ)
Original Release Date: March 27, 1996
Production Company: Cine Suerte Productions, Fallout Studios, and Oasis of Love Movement
MAIN CAST
Mat Ranillo III ... Jesus Christ
Rez Cortez ... Judas Iscariot
Ruel Vernal ... Simon Peter
Michael Locsin ... John the Beloved
Charmaine Rivera ... Virgin Mary
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ben 'M7' Yalung
Story and Screenplay ... Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Ruben Arthur Nicdao, and Ben Yalung
Cinematography ... Larry Manda
Production Design ... Ruben Arthur Nicdao
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Lutgardo Labad
Executive Producer ... Benjamin G. Yalung
NOTE:
*** Mat Ranillo III portrayed the title role in the 1988 film Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint ... A Filipino.
*** Kristo is also an adaptation of a stage presentation that were performed every Lenten season during the late '80s and early '90s.
Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay (Tagalog: Easy to Die, Hard to Live)
Original Release Date: March 27, 1996
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Ronnie Ricketts ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Mariz Ricketts ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Mark Gil ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dindi Gallardo ... [information to be provided upon availability]
German Moreno ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Ronnie Ricketts
Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... Francis J. Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Vic del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The movie is about a former military officer, who took the job of a school security chief to probe the mysterious circumstances behind the death of his best friend.
*** The movie is a follow-up to Ronnie Ricketts' directorial debut, 1995's Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban (Tagalog: Do Not Give Up the Fight). Moving forward, he both wrote and directed most of his movies.
Sariwang Bulaklak (Tagalog: Fresh Flower)
Original Release Date: March 28, 1996
Production Company: El Niño Films
MAIN CAST
Mikee Villanueva ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Tonton Gutierrez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Sheila Ysrael ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Fred Moore Delos Santos ... Pogi
Annabel Amir ... Bella
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Cesar S.B. Abella
Story ... Cesar S.B. Abella and Gani Recio
Screenplay ... Gani Recio
Cinematography ... Rico Enriquez
Production Design ... Lawin Ranay
Editing ... Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos
Executive Producer ... [information to be provided upon availability]
NOTES:
*** The film's title is a metaphor often used in Filipino movies to suggest innocence or youth.
*** Sariwang Bulaklak is the movie that launched Mikee Villanueva as a lead actress.
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