Gloria Sevilla

Gloria Sevilla

Born: January 1, 1932
Died: April 16, 2022
in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Gloria Sevilla was an award-winning Filipino film actress. Sevilla is widely regarded as the "Queen of Visayan Movies" for her contributions in Visayan-made movies in the Philippines in the 50’s and 60’s.

Sevilla received her first FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress in the movie Madugong Paghihiganti (1962). She won the FAMAS Award Best Actress for the movie Badlis Sa Kinabuhi (1969).

Sevilla appeared in movies such as Dyesebel (1978), Guhit Ng Palad (1988), Matud Nila (1991), The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002), Lapu-lapu (2002), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2002), and El Presidente (film) (2012).

Sevilla also appeared in the Philippine television drama Be Careful With My Heart.

Her first husband was Mat Ranillo Jr., a movie actor who died in a plane crash in 1969. They had six children. She got married the second time to Amado Cortez, a movie actor and director who also served as the country's ambassador to the U.S. until his death in 2003. They had one daughter.

She is the mother of actress Suzette Ranillo, actor Mat Ranillo III, and singer-composer Dandin Ranillo.

She died on April 16, 2022 at the age of 90 in Oakland, California.

Movies for Gloria Sevilla...

Nang Em
Title: Nang Em
Character: Nang Em
Released: August 7, 2020
Type: Movie
We will witness how an 85yr old woman, Nang Em, from Cebu survived alone through all of these walls that push you away in these times of Quarantine era. Though falling sometimes into her own depression and anxieties in a time when the world stops and forces people to look into themselves for “renewal” of spirit, body and soul, Nang Em, fights through these negativities. She will show us how it is in the eyes of someone who went through time with grace and reckless abandon. And when an Ilonggo maintenance guy, Tagalog, comes to dip his mundane life into the scene of this wisdom-filled woman, we see how worlds come to connect and fill the gap of these times that don’t seem to mean anything to each other. We realize there is a thin line between old and new for a future set for the taking. Nang Em will open eyes to a whole understanding of being “old” in the time of “new.”
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Return
Title: Return
Released: September 13, 2019
Type: Movie
A troubled Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is forced to return home and come to terms with the family she left behind.
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An Educator
Title: An Educator
Released: August 7, 2017
Type: Movie
Three generations of teachers. Three stories of dedication, struggle, and inspiration interweaved. Iah, Espie, and Gennie will prove that being an educator does not end inside the four walls of their classrooms.
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Kusina
Title: Kusina
Released: November 9, 2016
Type: Movie
The silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.
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Kakampi
Title: Kakampi
Released: July 13, 2016
Type: Movie
An ordinary taxi ride takes Jun, a young executive, into the unusual story of Ben, a 35 year-old taxi driver in Manila on how he became a lanzones farmer in Camiguin island, Mindanao.
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Title: Calle Siete
Character: Lola Nitz
Released: June 13, 2016
Type: TV
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Salamat sa Alaala
Title: Salamat sa Alaala
Character: Herself
Released: August 9, 2015
Type: Movie
The documentary serves as a tribute to National Artist for Cinema Gerardo de Leon in celebration of his Centennial Year. “Salamat sa Alaala.” is inspired by the music composed by the late film director when he was a teenager playing background music for silent movies in Manila theatres. The video opens up with a capsulated history of the birth of the Filipino movies followed by a series of shots of veteran actresses, the academe and the young generation of filmmakers affirming his unique qualities as a world-class film figure. Then we unravel his private life as a family man. The documentary is one way of thanking him for his lasting legacy in the art form he left behind.
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You're My Boss
Title: You're My Boss
Character: Lola
Released: April 4, 2015
Type: Movie
A woman who is looking for acceptance, who's looking for love, who wants to be appreciated and who wants to belong find what she's looking for from her personal assistant.
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M. (Mother's Maiden Name)
Title: M. (Mother's Maiden Name)
Character: as
Released: December 17, 2014
Type: Movie
Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to realize his mother’s behavior and disposition. Aside from being a stern owner of the Monteclaro Law Firm and a strict mother, Bella is a woman of courage, fighting predicaments not just for herself but most especially for her son. As Joven understands his mother’s personality, he finds his own identity. And as they shape individuality, we get a glimpse of the image of the ailing health care system in and outside the hospital.
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In Darkness We Live
Title: In Darkness We Live
Released: November 3, 2014
Type: Movie
After a bank robbery gone wrong, the Gang drives out of town to hide but they run out of gas on a deserted road and go on foot deep into the woods. There they find an old dilapidated house occupied by a mysterious young Woman and her Grandmother. As they insist on staying, the Grandmother tells them that it is the night if Ang Kumakatok (Those Who Knock), a mythical being who takes away a soul from the occupants of the house they knock in. As the dead of night unfolds, we realize who they all really are and when the knock comes, none of them can run away from an evil that stays in their soul.
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Children's Show
Title: Children's Show
Character: Lola Alice
Released: August 2, 2014
Type: Movie
A film based on a real life story of children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for underground wrestling.
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Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
Title: Boy Golden: Shoot-To-Kill
Character: Aling Puring
Released: December 25, 2013
Type: Movie
The film is very, very loosely based on the life of Arturo Porcuna (Jeorge Estregan). Once upon a time, he was known as Boy Anino, notorious leader of the Bahala Na gang. But rival gangster Tony Razon (John Estrada) attacked him in his home, leaving his entire gang and his family dead in the ruins. But Porcuna survived, and now he returns under a new alias, Boy Golden, and he seeks revenge against those that did him wrong. Along the way, he meets Marla D (KC Concepcion), a dancer who also has a bone to pick with Razon. Together, the two carry out a dangerous plan to take on Manila’s toughest gangsters.
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Palad ta ang Nagbuot
Title: Palad ta ang Nagbuot
Character: Angeling
Released: May 15, 2013
Type: Movie
This is the story of Visayans coming to the MetroManila area in search of greener pastures. Dodong Valderama, a jack-of-trades orphan, and Santo Nino devotee, sis among them, trying his luck in a different place. He meets Inday and her Lola Angeling, also Visayan immigrants, who are fish vendors. Angeling dreams for her daughter to become a popular singer , and hopefully one day, this will get them out of the slums. Angeling is pursued by town widower Max. Dodong, whose idol is the late Flash Elorde, eventually finds a full time job as janitor in a boxing gym. Inday fails to win the town singing contest, much to the disappointment of Lola Angeling.With the help of friend Lao, Dodong pursues Inday until they become sweethearts, then husband and wife.
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Title: Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
Character: Esther Dagohoy
Released: January 21, 2013
Type: TV
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is a 2013 Philippine television drama aired on ABS-CBN from January 21 to July 5, 2013. It stars Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, and Robin Padilla. The drama is scheduled to run for 13 weeks with a total of 63 episodes.
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El Presidente
Title: El Presidente
Character: Maria Agoncillo's mother
Released: December 25, 2012
Type: Movie
The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
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Title: Be Careful With My Heart
Character: Fe Marcelo
Released: July 9, 2012
Type: TV
Be Careful With My Heart is a 2012 Philippine daytime television drama which premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2012 airing before It's Showtime. It is also broadcast worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It is topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. It is one of the most successful teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is the first television drama in the Philippines made by ABS-CBN to be filmed and broadcast in high definition.
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Title: Alyna
Character: Susana
Released: September 20, 2010
Type: TV
Alyna is a Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 13th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. The series is based on the pocket book Dominic by Martha Cecilia. It is directed by FM Reyes.
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Title: Fantastic Man
Character: Cedes
Released: April 14, 2007
Type: TV
Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a crime-busting superhero. The series lasted for two seasons and had a special episode after the series ended.
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Pacquiao: The Movie
Title: Pacquiao: The Movie
Character: Nanay Parcon
Released: June 21, 2006
Type: Movie
Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. With the help of his wife (Bea Alonzo), will he be able to rise once more to be worthy of being called "the People's Champion"?
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Lapu-Lapu
Title: Lapu-Lapu
Character: Reyna Bauga
Released: December 25, 2002
Type: Movie
A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.
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Title: Recuerdo de Amor
Character: Doña Conchita La Fuente
Released: May 14, 2001
Type: TV
Recuerdo de Amor is a Philippine afternoon drama series which aired on ABS-CBN in 2001-2003. It starred Carmina Villaroel and Diether Ocampo in successful roles. The TV Series was delayed on May 14 to May 15,2001 and ended on its original end date Worldwide on TFC series also nominated Isabel Rivas for Best Actress in a Drama Series by the PMPC in 2002 alongside Seasoned Actress Pinky De Leon who was also part of the series was also known to use fast paced TV Filmography in its 45 Min Premiere of its Pilot Episode the series was also known for getting outstanding reviews throughout its run to Filipino Customers who had The Filipino Channel Internationally because of its memorable storyline and breathtaking Visual Effects similar to a U.S Soap Opera. The series was also Pinky De Leons last TV Series as she decided to retire from TV and Film Work. The Afternoon Series was also competing with Dramas such as Pangako Sa ’Yo and GMA-7s Rival Soap Kung Mawawala Ka.
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Wansapanataym: The Movie
Title: Wansapanataym: The Movie
Character: Bising
Released: May 26, 1999
Type: Movie
The story is about an orphan named Anna who searched for her long-lost father. With the guardian angel Barbiel's help, Anna was able to see the latter's father even for a moment.
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Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Title: Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Character: Manang Vi
Released: October 14, 1998
Type: Movie
Ana and Alex fall in love in nostalgic Ilocos. But their individual dreams and responsibilities get in the way of their relationship.
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I'm Sorry, My Love
Title: I'm Sorry, My Love
Released: August 19, 1998
Type: Movie
In the hope of landing a job that will eventually enable her to pay for her sister's operation Tinay leaves her small fishing village and heads for Manila. With only her dreams accompanying her she arrives in the big city and how! She gets hit by a car but that proves to be a blessing in disguise because the accident leads her to her employment. She then meets Randy the son of her boss whose girlfriend Sylvia has been goading that they get married. But Randy feels that he's not yet ready to settle down and when he refuses to marry her Sylvia hooks up with another guy in a desperate attempt to make him change his mind.
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Thalia
Title: Thalia
Released: April 18, 1997
Type: Movie
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Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling
Title: Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling
Released: March 19, 1997
Type: Movie
This is another look at the brief and violent life of 60's hoodlum Ben Tumbling, This version is from the point of view of Boy Chico, the dedicated cop who killed him.
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Haragan: Masahol Pa Sa Bala
Title: Haragan: Masahol Pa Sa Bala
Character: Luming
Released: March 7, 1997
Type: Movie
A 1997 Filipino action movie starring Monsour del Rosario, Alma Concepcion and Mike Gayoso.
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Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Title: Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita
Released: November 8, 1995
Type: Movie
A winning lottery ticket leads to trouble and romance for an indebted man.
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The Flor Contemplacion Story
Title: The Flor Contemplacion Story
Released: June 7, 1995
Type: Movie
The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
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P're Hanggang Sa Huli
Title: P're Hanggang Sa Huli
Character: Gloria
Released: March 22, 1995
Type: Movie
A 1995 Filipino action comedy film starring Robin Padilla and Andrew E.
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Megamol
Title: Megamol
Released: August 3, 1994
Type: Movie
A rich old lady, who was dying, hired a detective agency to go in search of her long lost granddaughter. Lacking the manpower for the job, janitor Andrew was passed off as a private detective. He located the missing girl who was working as a sales lady.
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Once Upon A Time In Manila
Title: Once Upon A Time In Manila
Character: Amparo Lagman
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang leader. Amparo Lagman (played by Gloria Sevilla), working as a domestic helper, becomes the unwitting target of the Nikita's gang when she comes into possession of some important documents. Nikita follows her to the Philippines, along with Lt. Cynthia Wang who is in pursuit of Nikita. - Written by ledster
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Dear Diary
Title: Dear Diary
Character: Manang (segment "Dear Partyline")
Released: September 6, 1989
Type: Movie
Two teen stories in one movie. "Dear Partyline" tells the story of Badong who falls in love with a girl in a Coke commercial who happens to be the other half of their telephone party line. "Dear Killer" tells the story of Lenny and the mysterious disappearance of a girl who was considered the school's best Soprano singer.
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Pepe en Pilar
Title: Pepe en Pilar
Character: Gloria
Released: June 17, 1983
Type: Movie
Dim-witted Pilar flies to the US after winning the Miss California Soy Sauce contest. Excited to find her long lost sister, Pilar finds herself helpless upon her arrival in the land of milk and honey until she meets Pepe, her handsome "flight mate."
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Apat Na Maria
Title: Apat Na Maria
Released: January 4, 1980
Type: Movie
The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in simultaneous weddings.
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Tsikiting Master
Title: Tsikiting Master
Released: December 11, 1979
Type: Movie
A 1979 Filipino action comedy film starring Rey Malonzo.
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Aliw-iw
Title: Aliw-iw
Released: September 28, 1979
Type: Movie
Secret muna.
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Iskandalo
Title: Iskandalo
Released: July 13, 1979
Type: Movie
A love story about a guy with a broken family a girl who slept with her professor.
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Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Title: Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina
Character: Belen
Released: May 8, 1979
Type: Movie
Angelita continues her journey in finding her real parents.
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Dyesebel
Title: Dyesebel
Released: October 18, 1978
Type: Movie
Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
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Mga Mata ni Angelita
Title: Mga Mata ni Angelita
Character: Belen
Released: August 11, 1978
Type: Movie
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.
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Boy Pana
Title: Boy Pana
Released: April 7, 1978
Type: Movie
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Once a Moth
Title: Once a Moth
Character: Chedeng de la Cruz
Released: December 25, 1976
Type: Movie
Living near the US Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America… until the unspeakable happens.
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Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
Title: Banaue: Stairway to the Sky
Character: Agurang
Released: April 18, 1975
Type: Movie
Amidst the background of the rice terraces, the story of an Igorota and daughter of a chieftain is told as she underwent trials to keep another tribe from conquering her own.
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Dodong Ko
Title: Dodong Ko
Released: September 12, 1970
Type: Movie
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Basta Bisaya
Title: Basta Bisaya
Released: June 5, 1970
Type: Movie
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Si Inday sa Balitaw
Title: Si Inday sa Balitaw
Released: March 28, 1970
Type: Movie
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Ang Pulubi
Title: Ang Pulubi
Released: June 15, 1969
Type: Movie
A story about a woman imprisoned loses her sons, in the process, she loses her mind, her beauty, and her future.
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Line of Life
Title: Line of Life
Released: February 9, 1969
Type: Movie
Gloria Sevilla plays a woman who works hard to tend to her child and sick husband in the seaside town of Danao, Cebu. After an incident, the woman must face the court in this classic Visayan melodrama from 1969.
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4 Worlds of Horror
Title: 4 Worlds of Horror
Released: October 24, 1967
Type: Movie
Filipino horror anthology from 1967.
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This Is a Filipino
Title: This Is a Filipino
Released: December 30, 1966
Type: Movie
This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
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Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas
Title: Sa Dulo ng Ating Landas
Released: April 28, 1966
Type: Movie
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Ang Asawa Kong Barat
Title: Ang Asawa Kong Barat
Released: August 2, 1963
Type: Movie
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Si Adiang Waray
Title: Si Adiang Waray
Released: April 12, 1963
Type: Movie
Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adiang, along the way.
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Pitong Pasiklab sa Bahay na Tisa
Title: Pitong Pasiklab sa Bahay na Tisa
Released: March 28, 1963
Type: Movie
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Adiong Sikat ng Tondo
Title: Adiong Sikat ng Tondo
Released: March 2, 1962
Type: Movie
A True-To-Life Story of "Adiong" The Terror of Tondo...A Story of Bravery in Action.
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Umaapoy na Bakal
Title: Umaapoy na Bakal
Released: January 23, 1962
Type: Movie
See the wrath of a vengeance. Feel the inferno of a smoldering hate. This picture is hot as hell.
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North Harbor
Title: North Harbor
Released: August 8, 1961
Type: Movie
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Mga Daing sa Libingan
Title: Mga Daing sa Libingan
Released: April 24, 1961
Type: Movie
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Tatlong Baraha
Title: Tatlong Baraha
Released: April 11, 1961
Type: Movie
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Molave
Title: Molave
Released: January 1, 1961
Type: Movie
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Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig
Title: Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig
Released: December 28, 1960
Type: Movie
Unraveling the fantastical orgins of lizards, bats, monkeys, and water lilies.
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Divisoria Quiapo
Title: Divisoria Quiapo
Released: May 10, 1955
Type: Movie
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Ito Ang Aming Daigdig
Title: Ito Ang Aming Daigdig
Released: May 5, 1955
Type: Movie
Fresh from the Korean campaign, Roberto saves a boy from a group of bullies. To calm the boy, Roberto assures him he is the boy's long-lost father. Roberto sets out to help the boy and his mother, but complications arise when he falls in love with Lilay, a factory worker at Roberto's new job.
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Papa Loves Mambo
Title: Papa Loves Mambo
Released: January 16, 1955
Type: Movie
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May Bakas Ang Lumipas
Title: May Bakas Ang Lumipas
Released: October 8, 1954
Type: Movie
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Mister Dupong
Title: Mister Dupong
Released: September 19, 1954
Type: Movie
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Ifugao
Title: Ifugao
Character: Aniway
Released: June 16, 1954
Type: Movie
Set in the Cordillera mountains, this film is one of first films to focus on the lifestyle of the Ifugao mountain tribe with authenticity.