Movie Ads: "Patapon" (1993)

Patapon, an action film starring Ronnie Ricketts opened in theaters on February 17, 1993. Under the direction of Leonardo L. Garcia, this EDL Productions presentation also stars Tony Ferrer, Roi Vinzon, Romy Diaz, Cristina Gonzales, and Mariz. The cast also includes Rez Cortez, Dick Israel, Rey Sagum, and Delia Razon. A newspaper advertisement of this film follows:

Movie Ads: "Ikaw Lang" (1993)

On January 12, 1993, a movie having the same title as the Chad Borja hit song Ikaw Lang was shown in theaters. Under the direction of Chito Rono, Ikaw Lang stars Vilma Santos, Ronnie Ricketts,  Cesar Montano. Other cast members include Janine Barredo, Dencio Padilla, Zeny Zabala, and Vangie Labalan.

The film was shot in many towns in Bulacan, mainly Malolos and Paombong. This is a newspaper advertisement for the film:

POSTCRIPT:

* Vilma Santos is now the provincial governor of Batangas. She was elected in 2007 and 2010, each for a three-year term. The recent blockbuster film The Healing, marked  Santos' fiftieth year in show business.

* Ronnie Ricketts is now the chairman of Optical Media Board, an anti-piracy agency of the Philippine government.

* Cesar Montano eventually starred in many critically-acclaimed films, including Jose Rizal in 1998.  He is now a host of the reality-based talent search Artista Academy on TV5.