A Film by Celso Ad Castillo: "Isla: The Young Version" (1996)

[NOTE: As a tribute to the late film director Celso Ad Castillo, we will be presenting some newspaper movie advertisements that are part of our collection.]

Isla: The Young Version, Celso Ad Castillo's remake of his 1985 film Isla, opened in theaters on July 31, 1996. This Four Aces Films production introduces Via Veloso in the title role. Other cast members include Tonton Gutierrez, Anthony Cortes, Ronaldo Valdez, Rachel Lobangco, Jean Saburit, and Anna Capri.

"Hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay ganito ang uri ng pelikula" (Not at all times you can witness this kind of movie), says the tagline of  Isla: The Young Version. Following is a newspaper advertisement for the film:

A Film by Celso Ad Castillo: "Virgin People" (1996)

[NOTE: As a tribute to the late film director Celso Ad Castillo, we will be presenting some newspaper movie advertisements that are part of our collection.]

Virgin People, a film by Celso Ad Castillo, opened in theaters on April 11, 1996. This Four Aces Films production is topbilled by Sunshine Cruz, Sharmaine Suarez, and Anna Capri in an introducing role. Other cast members include Ronaldo Valdez, Roldan Aquino, and Tonton Gutierrez.

The film, a remake of a 1984 Celso Ad Castillo film having a similar title, is touted as "The New Version of the Most Controversial Film in Asian Cinema." The film has a theme song is composed by George Canseco, while musical scoring was done by Joey Ayala. It was shot in Ultra Stereo. Following is a newspaper advertisement for the film:

A Film by Celso Ad Castillo: "Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat ng Lupa" (1996)

[NOTE: As a tribute to the late film director Celso Ad Castillo, we will be presenting some newspaper movie advertisements that are part of our collection.]

On January 18, 1996, Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa, a film by Celso Ad Castillo, opened in theaters. This is a remake of the 1974 similarly titled film which starred Gloria Diaz and was also directed by Castillo. The 1996 version, a co-production between Viva Films and Royale Era, has Ruffa Gutierrez in the lead role.

It can be noted that the lead actresses in these films were both beauty queens: Gloria Diaz was crowned Miss Universe in 1969, while Ruffa Gutierrez was Second Princess at the 1993 Miss World pageant. Following is a newspaper advertisement for the 1996 version of the film:

A Celso Ad Castillo Film: "Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice" (1994)

[NOTE: As a tribute to the late film director Celso Ad Castillo, we will be presenting some newspaper movie advertisements that are part of our collection.]

Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice, a film by Celso Ad Castillo, opened in theaters on March 9, 1994. Having the tagline "One can judge a civilization the way it treats its women," this film could have been Alyssa Films' way of commemorating International Women's Day, which is celebrated every March 8.

This film's cast is led by Sharmaine Arnaiz, with Donna Louise in an introducing role. Other cast members include Joel Torre, Ricardo Cepeda, and Shirley Tesoro. Rosanna Roces was also credited in this film as Ana Maceda.

A Celso Ad Castillo Film: "Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso" (1993)

[NOTE: As a tribute to the late film director Celso Ad Castillo, we will be presenting some newspaper movie advertisements that are part of our collection.]

On February 24, 1993, a drama movie based on an Espesyal Komiks series was shown in theaters. Under the direction of Celso Ad Castillo, Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso features the ensemble cast of Dina Bonnevie, Gary Estrada, Bing Loyzaga, Rustom Padilla, and Monique Wilson. A newspaper advertisement for this Viva Films production follows:

Celso Ad Castillo, 69

Multi-awarded film director, scriptwriter, and actor Celso Ad Castillo (born Celso Advento Castillo) passed away on November 26, 2012 at the age of 69. His critically-acclaimed works ranged from sex-themed dramas to epic movies.

Castillo directorial career spanned more than four decades, starting with the 1965 spy film Misyong Mapanganib. In the succeeding decade, Castillo directed many films which are deemed his masterpieces such as 1971's Asedillo starring Fernando Poe Jr., 1974's Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa starring Gloria Diaz, and 1977's Burlesk Queen starring Vilma Santos.

At the time of his death, Castillo is scheduled to launch a book, titled Celso Ad. Castillo: An Autobiography and His Craft. According to a report by ABS-CBNNews.com, Castillo was also one of 12 veteran directors chosen by the Film Development Council of the Philippines for the 2013 Sineng Pambansa: Master Directors Film Festival.

Castillo's acting talent was seen both in movies and television such as in the films Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan, Pikoy Goes to Malaysia, and Itlog. He was also part of the cast of television series such as Babaeng Hampaslupa and Reputasyon.

SOURCE: ABS-CBN News.com

Marilou Diaz-Abaya, 57

Multi-awarded film director Marilou Diaz-Abaya passed away on October 8, 2012 at the age of 57. Her critically-acclaimed films include Jose Rizal, Ikaw ang Pag-ibig, Muro-Ami, Bagong Buwan, Sa Pusod ng Dagat, and Milagros.

Diaz-Abaya's directorial career spanned more than three decades, starting with the 1980 film Tanikala. In the succeeding decade, she started to earn accolades as one of the country's best directors with films such as Brutal, Moral, Karnal, and Baby Tsina.

Aside from being a film instructor at the Ateneo de Manila University, she was also the Founder and Director of Studies at the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center in Antipolo City. Diaz-Abaya also ventured into television with her directorial stint in the news satire program Sic O'Clock News and public affairs talk show Public Forum.

Diaz-Abaya was survived by her cinematographer husband Manolo and their sons: singer-actor Marc and cinematographer David.

SOURCE: Web site of  the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center