Tirso Cruz III

Tirso Cruz III

Born: April 1, 1952
Tirso Silvano Cruz III; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Regarded as a "matinee idol", Cruz is a FAMAS Award and Gawad Urian Award recipient.

Movies for Tirso Cruz III...

Para 'Di Makalimot
Title: Para 'Di Makalimot
Character: Marvin (Father's Alexis)
Released: March 27, 2024
Type: Movie
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When I Met You In Tokyo
Title: When I Met You In Tokyo
Character: Edwin
Released: December 25, 2023
Type: Movie
Azon, a feisty and bubbly woman known for the generosity of her heart, meets Joey, a divorcee who still harbors the scars of his ex-wife's infidelity in this romance-family drama tackling unconditional love, sacrifices and aging from the perspective of two elderly overseas Filipino workers in the winter of their lives.
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Keys to the Heart
Title: Keys to the Heart
Character: Roldan
Released: October 4, 2023
Type: Movie
Troubled and alone, a boxer moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother — but must fit in with a family he hasn't known for years.
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Title: Royal Blood
Character: Gustavo Royales
Released: June 19, 2023
Type: TV
Follows the difficult journey of Napoy, an illegitimate son of a business tycoon and a loving single father, who struggles to make ends meet. Everything becomes complicated for Napoy when he becomes the primary suspect in his father's death.
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An Inconvenient Love
Title: An Inconvenient Love
Character: Wilfredo Siena
Released: November 23, 2022
Type: Movie
Ayef meets Manny. It is at a time where she focuses on her dreams while Manny being a flighty young shop owner, goes with the flow. They both believe love is inconvenient and agree to a contractual fling expiring on the date Ayef leaves for Singapore, but they start falling for one another.
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Title: Maria Clara and Ibarra
Character: Padre Damaso Verdolagas
Released: October 3, 2022
Type: TV
Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who wakes up and finds herself in the world of Jose Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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The Fabulous Filipino Brothers
Title: The Fabulous Filipino Brothers
Released: March 16, 2021
Type: Movie
Written by Basco and his brothers Darion Basco and Dionysio Basco, the feature is set in the brothers’ hometown of Pittsburg, Calif., a working class suburb of Oakland. Starring Basco and his brothers (including Derek Basco), the dark romantic comedy weaves together four vignettes, narrated by their sister, Arianna Basco. The story follows the brothers and their shenanigans. One of them ventures off to a cockfight for reciprocity while one flies to old Manila where an old flame is rekindled. Another brother delves into the hidden sensuality of Filipino cuisine, while the last brother, struggles to heal deep wounds and finds love in an unexpected package. All this, leading to a shotgun wedding in the backyard of the family house.
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3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
Title: 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon
Character: General Damian Calupitan
Released: December 25, 2019
Type: Movie
After discovering an anomaly in his agency, the Executive Director is ambushed but he manages to pass on what he knows to Apollo. Before Apollo could report to the authorities, he becomes the primary suspect in killing his former boss.
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Kaibigan
Title: Kaibigan
Character: Ed Santos
Released: December 4, 2019
Type: Movie
In an age rocked by drugs and a culture in danger of folding to worldly influences, rival high school basketball players clash on and off the basketball court because of different lifestyles/values. A tragic event transforms their rivalry into a bond as they discover the meaning of friendship, faith and the redemption that follows.
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Title: The General's Daughter
Character: Santiago 'Tiago' Guerrero
Released: January 21, 2019
Type: TV
2nd LT Rhian Bonifacio is a Military Nurse for the AFP and is dedicated in saving lives. But she has a secret. She's a spy, trained by her very own father, Tiago, to exact revenge against his enemy, Marcial, a general of the army. She will be wedged between the two forces because of her love for her family.
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Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Title: Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Character: Police Senior Superintendent Arturo Punongbayan
Released: December 25, 2018
Type: Movie
It revolves about a team of "puliscredibles", consisting of three charismatic and adventurous police officers named Jack, Emily, and Popoy, who embark on a mission to stop crimes from occurring within their vicinity.
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Rainbow's Sunset
Title: Rainbow's Sunset
Character: Emman
Released: December 25, 2018
Type: Movie
Ramon, an 84-year-old retired politician, shocks his family with his decision to live with and take care of his gay, childhood best friend, Fredo, who’s dying of cancer. As it turns out, the two men are romantically in love.
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Tres
Title: Tres
Released: October 3, 2018
Type: Movie
It is a trilogy which follows the story of three individuals must go through desperate measures to hide their secrets.
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Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
Title: Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
Released: March 29, 2017
Type: Movie
A young boy travels to Alaska to visit his estranged father at the same time as a young woman also travels to Alaska to find her estranged mother.
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Title: Wildflower
Character: Congressman Julio Ardiente
Released: February 13, 2017
Type: TV
Wildflower is a Philippine revenge drama television series starring Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The show originally aired on ABS-CBN, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, from February 13, 2017 to February 9, 2018.
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My Candidate
Title: My Candidate
Released: May 11, 2016
Type: Movie
A promising young politician who’s running for the senate. He then meets a female spin doctor who helps in orchestrating his campaign and giving him a new image. The first choice to play his leading lady is Jennylyn Mercado, since they’ve already proven that they have good chemistry together.
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dIYOS-DIYOSAn
Title: dIYOS-DIYOSAn
Released: May 4, 2016
Type: Movie
In 1986, Estrell, an angry Marxist activist loved her country but hated God. That is why Estrell made sure that each of her 4th year high school students, including Bernard, would do the same.
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Always Be My Maybe
Title: Always Be My Maybe
Released: February 24, 2016
Type: Movie
After being dumped by their respective lovers, Jake and Tintin cross paths at a resort and discover they have much in common.
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The Last Pinoy Action King
Title: The Last Pinoy Action King
Character: Himself
Released: October 22, 2015
Type: Movie
An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.
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Etiquette For Mistresses
Title: Etiquette For Mistresses
Released: September 30, 2015
Type: Movie
A story and friendship of five wealthy and successful women Georgia, Chloe, Stella, Charley, and the newest in the group Ina. The four older women take Ina under their wing as they teach her the "rules" in their "secret" world. Most importantly, they teach Ina on how to go about their secrets.
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Title: Brothers
Character: Arturo Padua
Released: September 28, 2015
Type: TV
Ador is a well known and respected CIDG Police Official, with a loving family as his support. Cardo, on the other hand, loves the solitude of the mountains in the province as a SAF Trooper. Their lives take a sudden turn when Ador gets himself entangled in a syndicate by being betrayed by one of his own colleagues, resulting to his death. To conceal this fact, Cardo was ordered to pretend to be Ador and finish the mission what his brother left behind. He will also be force to pretend to his brother's family and friends, and be re-united with his grandmother, whom he despised, for assuming she abandoned him.
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Honor Thy Father
Title: Honor Thy Father
Character: Bishop Tony
Released: September 12, 2015
Type: Movie
Edgar's family is caught in a financial ruin after being involved in a Ponzi scheme. With their church's bishop refusing to return their donation, and his daughter subsequently kidnapped, he seeks the aid of his criminally inclined family.
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When I Fall in Love
Title: When I Fall in Love
Character: Armando Buenaventura
Released: February 11, 2014
Type: Movie
A story about Fely and Armando, a year before their 40th wedding anniversary, Armando, a doctor, is diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Resigned to the fact that his chances of recovery are slim, he chooses to spend the little time he has left with Fely and his three children: Ricky, Nica, and Louie.
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Bride for Rent
Title: Bride for Rent
Character: Roderico Espiritu Sr.
Released: January 15, 2014
Type: Movie
On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.
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Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
Title: Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
Character: Gorio
Released: October 23, 2013
Type: Movie
Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to take the child back.
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Burgos
Title: Burgos
Released: August 3, 2013
Type: Movie
Burgos depicts a mother's search for her desaparecido. Ms. Lorna Tolentino plays Editha Burgos, mother of missing activist-farmer Jonas Burgos played by Rocco Nacino. The deeply religious Edith is a member of the House of Prayer, the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
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Title: Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
Character: Romulos Diomedes
Released: June 17, 2013
Type: TV
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala is a Philippine television drama broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from June 17, 2013 replacing Ina, Kapatid, Anak. It served as a comeback for The Queen of Philippine Soap Opera, Judy Ann Santos, with Sam Milby and KC Concepcion in their first antagonist roles. It is a dark melodrama involving women fighting adversity in life and marriage
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Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Title: Alfredo S. Lim: The Untold Story
Character: Zosing
Released: February 27, 2013
Type: Movie
Alfredo S. Lim has just been awarded as one of Manila's ten most outstanding policemen. The celebration has abruptly ended when one of his co-honorees is killed while trying to stop a robbery. Lim tracks down these criminals which ruffles the feathers of powerful people. His work takes a personal toll on his marriage and also puts his family in danger.
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Title: Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
Character: Rodrigo Manrique
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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Sisterakas
Title: Sisterakas
Character: Simon
Released: December 25, 2012
Type: Movie
A man takes revenge on his sister by hiring her as his personal assistant.
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D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
Title: D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
Character: Donald
Released: November 28, 2012
Type: Movie
Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.
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No Other Woman
Title: No Other Woman
Character: Fernando Zalderiaga
Released: September 28, 2011
Type: Movie
Furniture supplier Ram is happily married to Charmaine. One day, Ram lands a big client, a new luxury resort. But he needs the help of Kara, the daughter of the owner of the resort, to finalize the deal. Kara's help, however, comes with a price, because she fancies Ram to be her lover. Not before long, Kara successfully seduces Ram, even though she knows about his marriage. When Charmaine learns of the affair, she finds ways to fight for her husband's waning attention.
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Deadline - Reign of Impunity
Title: Deadline - Reign of Impunity
Released: July 31, 2011
Type: Movie
Ross Rivera is a writer whose cynicism has converted him into a government apologist, is suddenly forced to reassess his role as journalist when he finds himself right in the middle of unearthing a conspiracy linking Muntazir Ghazi, a local warlord, with election fraud and the sporadic killing of journalists in various parts of the country. While Ross wrestles with the his conscience and attempts to convince Greta Manarang, television newscaster and grieving girlfriend of a recently murdered journalist, of his newfound integrity in Manila, Azad and Claire, local journalists who are keep into the tracks of Ghazi, are hunted down by Ghazi's henchmen. Their stories eventually intertwine, revealing a more frustrated than concerned outlook of the state of free speech in a country that supposedly fosters democracy.
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Maskara
Title: Maskara
Released: July 15, 2011
Type: Movie
A tribute to a lost family member.
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Trespassers
Title: Trespassers
Released: July 11, 2011
Type: Movie
The eve of Christmas, the Aguinaldo family’s residence is burglarized, causing its members to identify stolen items and uncover lingering sentiments they have hidden from each other. Amidst the tension brought about by the burglary, the Aguinaldo family realizes how treasured sentiments have been lost, relationships have evolved as they arrive from church at a house in shambles.
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Title: I Heart You, Pare!
Character: Cesar / Sarsi
Released: February 7, 2011
Type: TV
I ♥ You, Pare! is a Philippine romantic comedy directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal for GMA Network. It premiered on February 7, 2011, starring Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes. The love story contains pseudo-homosexuality elements, where a heterosexual man does not initially know of the woman pretending to be a homosexual man's true gender. The show premiered on February 9, 2011, two days after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. Some of the musical sequences, particularly songs sung in "Club Love" in the story are being dubbed out on GMA Pinoy TV. It ended in May 27, 2011, and was replaced by Amaya.
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Sigwa
Title: Sigwa
Character: Oliver
Released: July 10, 2010
Type: Movie
A former student activist returns to the Philippines to find the daughter she was forced to leave behind.
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Title: Endless Love
Character: Robert Dizon
Released: June 28, 2010
Type: TV
The perfect and happy lives of Johnny and Jenny turn topsy-turvy when an accident leads their family to discover an incident from the past. The family learns there was a case of baby switching in the hospital the day Jenny was born. They discover that Robert and Katherine's real daughter is Shirley (Nadine Samonte), the poor, mean and resentful classmate of Jenny.
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The Red Shoes
Title: The Red Shoes
Released: March 10, 2010
Type: Movie
a film by Raul Jorolan.
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Miss You Like Crazy
Title: Miss You Like Crazy
Character: Ramon Recto
Released: February 24, 2010
Type: Movie
Everything is falling into place for Alan Alvarez. With an impending high ranking promotion and four years of stable relationship with his dream girl, Daphne Recto, he is at the cusp of getting everything he's always wanted. Mia Samonte is getting tired of her forlorn life. She is back in Manila for the holidays after working hard for two years as a front desk officer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the hopes of getting the chance to finally have a break, her family gets into another crisis that leaves her hopeless and fated. Two individuals with seemingly predestined lives suddenly find their paths crossing on a ferry boat ride that will change the course of their journeys forever.
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Title: Ikaw Sana
Character: Gener Montemayor
Released: September 21, 2009
Type: TV
Ikaw Sana is a Philippine drama series produced by GMA Network. The series features Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and Pauleen Luna and directed by Joel Lamangan. The series premiered on September 21, 2009 and ended on February 5, 2010. It was aired worldwide, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV. From August 29, 2011 until January 13, 2012 the series was re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.
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In My Life
Title: In My Life
Character: Benito Salvacion
Released: September 16, 2009
Type: Movie
Shirley is a woman who wants to be in control of everything. Working as a librarian in a public school, a firm "Sshhh!" from her makes the students tremble in fear. But in her family, her unwarranted intervention in the lives of her children and their families keeps her emotionally detached from them. Realizing that she has lost the command she once had, she goes to New York to reunite with Mark , her estranged gay son who is now suffering from colon cancer. But Shirley doesn't know this and living with Mark in New York comes with a cost. She has to live with her son's lover Noel who is an illegal immigrant. Everything is going right until circumstances forces Shirley to go back to the Philippines. Now that she's back with her family, she realizes that something is wrong she is not happy.
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Title: Only You
Character: Theodore "Teddy" Javier, Sr.
Released: April 27, 2009
Type: TV
Only You is a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS in 2005. It stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Iya Villania and Sam Milby on the lead role, under the direction of Rory Quintos.
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Title: Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
Character: Don Mateo Valderama
Released: February 16, 2009
Type: TV
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? or Without Your Love is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the twelfth installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1983. The series was aired internationally on GMA Life TV.
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When I Met U
Title: When I Met U
Character: Kardo
Released: February 11, 2009
Type: Movie
A young woman and her pilot are stranded on a remote island after they crash land their plane. The two are contentious at first, but grow affectionate as they work together to survive. But when their rescue arrives, they are instantly brought back to the real world, where they're both in committed relationships.
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Magkaibigan
Title: Magkaibigan
Released: December 25, 2008
Type: Movie
Two lifelong friends have their lives shaken up when one of them discovers that he has cancer. Quick to lose hope in the face of his deteriorating health, it's left to his best friend to help him get through these troubled times.
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Title: Kaputol ng Isang Awit
Character: Arsenio Rivera / Kidlat
Released: March 3, 2008
Type: TV
Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. The series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU on Sundays at 3:00.
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Desperadas
Title: Desperadas
Character: Patrick's Father
Released: December 25, 2007
Type: Movie
The story is about four beautiful half-sisters - Isabella, Courtney, Stephanie and Patricia - who have problems in their personal life. Isabella has issues with commitment, Stephanie is having problems with her husband Richard, Courtney's boyfriend Patrick becomes a Born again Christian and Patricia publishes her new sex book much to the dismay of her husband who's having trouble with their relationship as a couple.
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Title: Zaido: The Space Sheriff
Character: Ramiro
Released: September 24, 2007
Type: TV
Twenty years have passed since Alexis del Mundo, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma Le-ar. The descendants of the clan, now known as the Kuuma, have emerged to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting universe. Gallian, a descendant of del Mundo, has a mission and forms an elite group of space police known as the Zaido.
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Title: Lupin
Character: Fundador "Duroy" De Dios
Released: April 9, 2007
Type: TV
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Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Title: Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
Released: March 21, 2007
Type: Movie
A 2007 Filipino satire written and directed by Jun Urbano
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Happy Hearts
Title: Happy Hearts
Character: Nick Ricafrente
Released: March 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Happy Hearts is about true love between a young man and a young woman, a son's love for his father, a father's love for his son, and true love between a man and a man. Alvin (Rayver Cruz) returns to the Philippines with her mom Sarah (Jean Garcia) to visit his father, Enrico (Rustom Padilla) a respected professor of an exclusive university for boys and his godfather Louie (Wendell Ramos), a sing-along master and who happens to be Enrico's live-in partner. Alvin falls in love with Kristine (Shaina Magdayao), a rich and talented girl who lives under the strict hand of a very influential father (Tirso Cruz III). Can love survive the odds? Will Alvin fight for his true love? Will the man get to keep his romance with the man? Will everybody's hearts indeed be happy?
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Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Title: Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
Released: December 25, 2006
Type: Movie
A culinary romance set in Binondo, where Chinese traditions are still very much observed, Mano Po 5: Gua Ay Di is a touching story of how a young Chinese woman fights for the man she loves. She is doomed by strict family traditions to only wed someone of pure Chinese descent. But Charity finds love where she was not supposed to find it... at least according to her cold-hearted mother. Despite being met with resistance by her traditional Chinese family, most especially her mother, Charity continues her relationship with Nathan. Nathan, on the other hand, proves himself and his love to her by making an effort to learn about her background, culture and language resulting into various mishaps, sometimes comical and other times just plain disastrous. Charity finds solace in the kitchen, her cooking interwoven with the story of her ill-fated romance. Will true love prevail in the end? And will she be able to come up with the perfect recipe for love?
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Pacquiao: The Movie
Title: Pacquiao: The Movie
Character: Tirso Cruz III as Mang Rosalio (Manny's Father)
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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Title: I Luv NY
Character: Edward Young
Released: May 15, 2006
Type: TV
I Luv NY, is a television program of GMA Network. This is the first Philippine TV soap taped in New York City. The show is shot in different locations in New York, where the four main characters lived and encountered many problems and adventures. The series received a viewership rating of 33.4% for its whole run. From March 4, 2011 until June 30, 2011 the series re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.
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Pepot Superstar
Title: Pepot Superstar
Character: Future Self
Released: July 13, 2005
Type: Movie
A story about a ten-year-old boy whose dream is to become a movie star. Pepot, the dreamer, is surrounded by people who are equally dazzled by the movie world from his own mother to the principal in his school to the impersonators in the neighborhood carnival. Coming from a poor family, Pepot overcomes adversity to have a chance at fulfilling his dream. He tackles school bullies, a strict teacher, and an unwelcoming world that fail to comprehend his intense desire to become a star. The story happens in the '70s when superstars brightened the film world in Pepot's country.
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Title: Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin
Character: Roden Ynares
Released: May 16, 2005
Type: TV
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin is a soap opera destroyed wayeed Reyes, broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Angelika dela Cruz, Rayver Cruz, Shaina Magdayao and Claudine Barretto.
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Can This Be Love
Title: Can This Be Love
Character: Roger
Released: April 27, 2005
Type: Movie
University students Ryan and Daisy probably couldn’t be any more dissimilar, with Ryan splitting his time between his nursing studies and a part-time job and Daisy, a Korean exchange student, doing her best to blend in with an unfamiliar culture. At first, their differences ignite an intense dislike for each other, but eventually, they discover they have more in common than they think perhaps even love.
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Minsan Pa
Title: Minsan Pa
Character: Jeremiah Toledo Jr.
Released: November 24, 2004
Type: Movie
Jerry is a wide-awake tourist guide in Cebu who knows all the angles, and who has supported his divorced mother and younger brother and sister since their musician father deserted the family for a younger woman. Jerry guides tour buses, taking the mostly Japanese tourists boating, golfing and to strip shows. Jerry also acts as a pimp, and even prostitutes himself. As the breadwinner he makes sacrifices for his family but wields control over his siblings and mother in return
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Title: It Might Be You
Character: Ernesto Lord Trinidad
Released: December 8, 2003
Type: TV
It Might Be You is a Filipino drama series produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series revolves around Lawrence and Cielo, who've known each other since they were little and fell in love. The series ran from December 8, 2003 until December 10, 2004.
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Chavit
Title: Chavit
Character: Biboy Crisostomo
Released: November 26, 2003
Type: Movie
This movie is about the story of Luis "Chavit" Singson (born 1941), a Philippine politician, and the Governor of the Ilocos Sur province in the Philippines. Singson started EDSA II in October 2000 when he alleged he gave Philippine President Joseph Estrada 400 million pesos as payoff from illegal gambling profits.
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Nympha
Title: Nympha
Character: Fr. Domingo
Released: April 5, 2003
Type: Movie
A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named Nympha living in a backward province with a narrow minded aunt who is a religious fanatic.
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Mano Po
Title: Mano Po
Character: Daniel Go
Released: December 25, 2002
Type: Movie
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families.
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The 70s
Title: The 70s
Character: Evelyn's Dad
Released: December 25, 2002
Type: Movie
Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism -- or to simple teenage rebellion -- for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.
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Singsing Ni Lola
Title: Singsing Ni Lola
Character: Peping
Released: October 30, 2002
Type: Movie
The curse was cast by Dona Guada on the family of GLORIA ROMERO -- any female born to the family will die on the day they turned 18. Gloria Romero as lola possessed a magical ring that is being guarded by a mysterious and furious cat. However, the ring was misplaced and Gina Alajar, as the sacrificing mother, will do everything to save her daughter, Maxene Magalona, from a mysterious and thrilling ailment. The quest for the ring and the feline that guards it creates a mysterious and thrilling theme throughout the movie. The cast is also joined by Allan K as the naive security guard who is later on possessed by thje feline and Aiza Seguerra as the media person who unravels the mystery behind lola's ring, and the cat that oversees the jewel.
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Diskarte
Title: Diskarte
Character: Colonel Montero
Released: June 12, 2002
Type: Movie
An ex-marine used by police in a drug bust. He escapes a rub-out, and goes after the group who double-crossed him.
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Bahay ni Lola
Title: Bahay ni Lola
Character: Jimmy
Released: December 25, 2001
Type: Movie
A vacationing family heads to their remote ancestral home to celebrate Christmas, but when they begin to quarrel among themselves, opportunistic demons seize the chance to infiltrate the clan. It's up to the guardian spirit of the family's brave grandmother to save her grandkids from the terrorizing sinister forces.
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Title: Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Character: Juancho Fulgencio
Released: December 3, 2001
Type: TV
Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio girl. Their romance is opposed by many, but the two are ready to fight for their love. The series re-aired on its sister network QTV 11 and internationally through GMA Pinoy TV in 2005-2006 and its sister international network GMA Life TV in mid-2008-2009 On August 3, 2012 a conference was held at the GMA Annex building for the remake of the Hit TV series which aired in 2002 with a remake after 10 years the series will star Kapuso talent and New lead actress Andrea Torres in her first dual role as both the real Cecilia and fake Cecilia and Mikael Daez as Carlos Miguel respectively. The series will replace the Afternoon Drama Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? On September 3, 2012 On its GMA AfternoonPRIME block it is also the second remake after the 2011-2012 successful top rating Afternoon Soap Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin the story will tackle the modern day love story of the ill fated lovers with new twists
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The Debut
Title: The Debut
Character: Roland Mercado
Released: May 18, 2000
Type: Movie
Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.
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Abel Villarama Armado
Title: Abel Villarama Armado
Released: April 14, 1999
Type: Movie
Upon his release from jail for a crime he was framed for, Abel learns that the woman he loves and the child he fathered have been kidnapped. In trying to find out who was behind the kidnapping, Abel uncovers a scheme involving high-ranking officials and millions of pesos of bribe money.
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Hiling
Title: Hiling
Character: Oscar
Released: December 18, 1998
Type: Movie
Anna is an ordinary girl who receives an extraordinary birthday gift from a mysterious old woman. Anna discovered that she has given the power to grant any kind of wishes through touching. However, Anna could not do anything to grant her own wishes. She made Trinket’s family rich, who used to get ridiculed by the neighbourhood because of their debts. She also touches a gay who desires to become a real woman. She also touched her hopeless romantic friend Elwood who eventually became the chick magnet of their neighbourhood. She also helped a morose middle-aged woman grow plants that would eventually choke anyone who came across the old lady’s house. She also granted the children’s wish to have a swimming pool on a vacant lot that would cause trouble to the whole people in their community; and a lot, lot more wishes. Anna granted all of her neighbour’s wishes and even the most impossible ones.
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Title: Halik Sa Apoy
Character: Benjamin Rosales
Released: August 10, 1998
Type: TV
Halik Sa Apoy or Fiery Kiss is a Filipino drama series produced by Viva Television and aired over GMA Network. It stars Carmina Villaroel, Ynez Veneracion, Bobby Andrews and Tirzo Cruz III. The series was directed by Jay Altarejos.
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Title: Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2
Released: March 17, 1997
Type: Movie
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Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
Title: Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
Released: February 12, 1997
Type: Movie
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Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo
Title: Pag-ibig Ko Sa Iyo'y Totoo
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Task Force Sea Lion's seasoned crime fighter Lt. Mario Romero still grieves for the untimely demise of his fiancée Beth when he is compelled to undertake the task of ensuring the safety of Dulce Lopez, a businessman's daughter whose life is imperiled by a business rival's avenging son Manny Diaz. While the asperity Mario and Dulce feel for each other makes the assignment doubly difficult for Mario, their being always in constant company teaches the two to accept and even appreciate one another. But just when their growing fondness begins to suggest the possibility of lifetime happiness, Manny and his team of miscreants barge in and threaten its fulfillment. Will Mario and Dulce live to say I do?
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Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
Title: Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
Released: December 25, 1996
Type: Movie
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Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Title: Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure
Character: Prinsipe Diego
Released: October 2, 1996
Type: Movie
A fantasy story about a group of kids who are fond of listening to fairy tales, their favorite being "Ang Ibong Adarna", which they are able to live when they are mysteriously transported to the magic bird's home, the enchanting world of Berbanya. There they meet Prinsipe Juan and help him with his mission to save the land and cure his father, the King. This can only be accomplished if they can get hold of the magical and elusive bird, the Ibong Adarna, who is actually a princess under a curse.
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Hangga't May Hininga
Title: Hangga't May Hininga
Character: Cong. Ramirez
Released: September 25, 1996
Type: Movie
Ellis gets imprisoned from trying to avenge the death of his brother, who helped him expose the illegal engagements of a military general. Ellis tries to recover from the tragedies in his life by being a relentless inmate in the jail. Ellis becomes one of the best underground hitman after Leah pulls him out in the prison and hires him as an assassin. One day Ellis was assigned to abduct a politician and his child. Ellis realizes that the kid is his lovechild with his long lost lover, Beth.
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Isa, Dalawa Takbo
Title: Isa, Dalawa Takbo
Character: Totoy
Released: June 20, 1996
Type: Movie
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Sana Naman
Title: Sana Naman
Character: Zandro
Released: March 14, 1996
Type: Movie
Hopefully
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Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Title: Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Character: Peping
Released: September 13, 1995
Type: Movie
In a quiet, rural Filipino village, sibling rivalry continues through adulthood for two sisters and finally tears their family apart.
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Rollerboys
Title: Rollerboys
Character: Moy
Released: March 31, 1995
Type: Movie
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Lagalag
Title: Lagalag
Character: Roy Panganiban
Released: September 28, 1994
Type: Movie
Filipino action star Eddie "Lagalag" Fernandez is convicted and jailed for his role in a homicide.
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Koronang Itim
Title: Koronang Itim
Released: April 28, 1994
Type: Movie
Adana De Guia is a famous actress whose career is beginning to slip down the limelight while Eva Cristobal is a fanatic who loves Adana so much that she will do anything for her idol. Adana helped Eva to become her personal assistant, also gave her a break in one of her movies, not knowing Eva was just using her to be able to reach her dream of becoming a big star. Eva succeeded in her plans but cannot find the true happiness that Adana has.
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Sige... Hataw Mo!
Title: Sige... Hataw Mo!
Released: April 14, 1994
Type: Movie
Universal Motion, "the hottest song-and-dance group to ever hit the Philippine scene," plays a group of young boys who are discovered, brought to Manila, have adventures and romance and get to strut their stuff and win fame and fortune.
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Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling
Title: Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
A rich woman and a middle-class man have a happy marriage and five children, but petty jealousies begin to creep in, prompting the wife to flee.
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Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
Title: Maestro Toribio: Sentensyador
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
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Inay
Title: Inay
Character: Teddy
Released: December 25, 1993
Type: Movie
A happy marriage goes wrong when the husband is accused of raping his stepdaughter who eventually died. The wife, feeling hopeless from the courts, takes justice into her own hands.
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How Much I Love You
Title: How Much I Love You
Released: December 25, 1993
Type: Movie
A man whose face is burned beyond recognition, facing multiple operations, despairs, but is brought back to the land of the living by the love of a woman and his faith in God.
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Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador Ng Cebu
Title: Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador Ng Cebu
Released: July 5, 1993
Type: Movie
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Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!
Title: Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!
Released: February 5, 1993
Type: Movie
Sgt. Bobby Aguilar is a good depiction of a young and dedicated soldier wherein he is devastated by a corrupt military organization, a gambling lord and an irresponsible father.
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Kapatid ni Hudas
Title: Kapatid ni Hudas
Released: February 3, 1993
Type: Movie
An action film based on an Aguila Komiks series.
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Gascon... bala ang katapat mo
Title: Gascon... bala ang katapat mo
Released: January 12, 1993
Type: Movie
This is the true-to-life story of Capt. Dionisio L. Gascon whose bullets tell you that a cop is no dirty word. It happened in the crime center of Balic-Balic-Manila-Gulod -The tondo of Sampaloc in the 80s.
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Alyas Boy Kano
Title: Alyas Boy Kano
Released: August 20, 1992
Type: Movie
Director: Pepe Marcos Writers: Conrad Poe (story and screenplay), Enrique Reyes (story and screenplay) Stars: Edu Manzano, Tirso Cruz III, Maricel Laxa
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Lucio Margallo
Title: Lucio Margallo
Character: Sgt. Goyena
Released: July 22, 1992
Type: Movie
A police officer and his partner face a dangerous drug syndicate involving higher-up officials in their agency.
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Lt. Nicholas Aguirre: Batas ko ang iiral
Title: Lt. Nicholas Aguirre: Batas ko ang iiral
Released: July 15, 1992
Type: Movie
Coming back from a mission in Mindanao, Lt. Nicolas Aguirre finds the butcher of his family by a criminal syndicate
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Even My Life...
Title: Even My Life...
Character: Melgar
Released: May 30, 1992
Type: Movie
Two brothers are in love with the same girl -- their conflicts, trials, and tribulations.
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Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
Title: Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
Character: Roberto
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Merlinda is cursed by her Mother after leaving her father on his death bed to be with her rich lover. Abandoned by all she is now pregnant, destitute, and covered in boils. Merlinda gives birth in a Cave to a human daughter and a snake son. The Baby girl is named Madonna. When Madonna grows up she starts turning into a giant murderous snake. Afraid of losing her lover to the monster she is becoming, Modonna is desperate for answers. Together she and her brother she seek out a cure to their damned existence.
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Hukom .45
Title: Hukom .45
Released: June 6, 1990
Type: Movie
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Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay
Title: Hanggang Kailan Ka Papatay
Character: as
Released: February 6, 1990
Type: Movie
David seeks revenge on the people that wronged him.
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Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Title: Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Character: Dr. Anselmo Santos/Anselmo Santos Jr.
Released: August 17, 1989
Type: Movie
A poor farmer's daughter dreams to go to college and become a doctor; to make this possible, her father mortgages his farm to a rich land owner. The girl finishes college and becomes and takes back her father's land.
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Penoy Balut
Title: Penoy Balut
Released: May 25, 1988
Type: Movie
A 1988 Filipino comedy film starring Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, and Roderick Paulate.
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Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
Title: Sana Mahalin Mo Ako
Character: Ramon
Released: March 10, 1988
Type: Movie
A 1988 Filipino drama film starring Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III.
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I Can't Stop Loving You
Title: I Can't Stop Loving You
Character: Reynand / Kiko dela Cruz
Released: December 25, 1985
Type: Movie
Directed by Elwood Perez and starred Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Rowell Santiago, Jackie Lou Blanco, Lani Mercado, Miguel Rodriguez, Nadia Montenegro, Richard Gomez, Liza Lorena, and Marissa Delgado.
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Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
Title: Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
Character: Roland
Released: November 28, 1985
Type: Movie
Anthology features three family-friendly fantasy / horror tales; "Sleeping Beauty," "Zombies" and "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa." It's an adaptation of the radio drama series written by Severino Reyes, which was popular in the 1950s.
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Pabling
Title: Pabling
Released: July 17, 1981
Type: Movie
A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.
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Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
Title: Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
Released: July 4, 1978
Type: Movie
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Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
Title: Mahal Mo, Mahal Ko
Character: Pipo
Released: June 30, 1978
Type: Movie
A woman gets caught in a love triangle.
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Last Target
Title: Last Target
Released: April 26, 1978
Type: Movie
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Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Title: Pinagbuklod ng Pag-Ibig
Released: January 19, 1978
Type: Movie
Mina is a commercial model struggling to provide financial assistance to her ill mother when she meets the arrogant painter Dino. He offers her to be a model for his work of art which she accepted. This draw them closer to each other until Mina learns of Dino's past relationship that eventually becomes a hindrance to their budding romance.
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Bakya Mo Neneng
Title: Bakya Mo Neneng
Released: December 24, 1977
Type: Movie
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Good Evening to Everybody
Title: Good Evening to Everybody
Released: April 30, 1976
Type: Movie
Anna Carballo returns from the States after four years to fetch her older sister Sarah from their Baguio mansion. Anna spends the night in Manila in a hotel and accidentally meets her former fiance, Roy Valdez. That night Anna has a weird dream where Sarah brings her to their dining room and their entire deceased family greets her, “Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat!” Anna proceeds to Baguio the next day and is gradually terrified as most of the things in her dream happen in reality.
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Memories of Our Love
Title: Memories of Our Love
Released: December 7, 1975
Type: Movie
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Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Title: Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Character: Dave (segment 5)
Released: June 12, 1975
Type: Movie
The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Title: Happy Days Are Here Again
Character: Himself
Released: November 15, 1974
Type: Movie
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
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7 Crazy Dragons
Title: 7 Crazy Dragons
Released: June 23, 1974
Type: Movie
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Hindi Kita Malimot
Title: Hindi Kita Malimot
Released: December 22, 1973
Type: Movie
Barrio lass (Nora) falls in love with a rich guy (Tirso). He married her despite the objection of his Mom (Rosa Mia). He died & his twin brother presented Nora as a caregiver to take care of his mother. Secret was revealed & after some dramatic fireworks, Guy & Pip had a happy ending.
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Maalaala Mo Kaya?
Title: Maalaala Mo Kaya?
Released: June 29, 1973
Type: Movie
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And God Smiled at Me
Title: And God Smiled at Me
Released: October 15, 1972
Type: Movie
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Winter Holiday
Title: Winter Holiday
Released: June 18, 1972
Type: Movie
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Kung May Gusot May Lusot
Title: Kung May Gusot May Lusot
Character: Philip
Released: May 12, 1972
Type: Movie
A story about a fangirl and a movie star.
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A Gift of Love
Title: A Gift of Love
Released: February 11, 1972
Type: Movie
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My Blue Hawaii
Title: My Blue Hawaii
Released: December 24, 1971
Type: Movie
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Always in My Heart
Title: Always in My Heart
Released: August 20, 1971
Type: Movie
Sampaguita-VP Pictures brings back to you the love team of Guy and Pip that smashed all box office records unprecedented in the history of Philippine movies!
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Guy and Pip
Title: Guy and Pip
Released: June 20, 1971
Type: Movie
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Now!
Title: Now!
Released: April 10, 1971
Type: Movie
For love is our anthem, our dream and golden flame - to make beautiful tomorrows as we burn yesterday's sorrows.
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Young Love
Title: Young Love
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
A story about two young singers who fell in love when they both auditioned in a singing contest.
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Drakulita
Title: Drakulita
Released: August 19, 1969
Type: Movie
A story about a family who left the metro to live a peaceful life in the province, but it seems that it's not as peaceful as they thought it would be when they meet their new neighbor.
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Susanang Twist
Title: Susanang Twist
Released: May 3, 1962
Type: Movie
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The Birth of the Messiah
Title: The Birth of the Messiah
Character: Baby Jesus
Released: December 16, 1952
Type: Movie
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Title: The Bagman
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Convicted prisoner and former governor, Benjo Malaya, learns the tragic news about his missing family, he is left with no choice but to return to the vicious underworld that he turned his back on, and take on a new mission, this time, as a fixer for the sitting president of the Philippines to stop an impending and civil war.