Tony Mabesa

Tony Mabesa

Born: January 27, 1935
Died: October 4, 2019
in Laguna Province, Philippines
Antonio "Tony" Mabesa (January 27, 1935 – October 4, 2019) was a Filipino stage director, film and television actor, and professor.

Movies for Tony Mabesa...

Clarita
Title: Clarita
Character: Archbishop
Released: June 12, 2019
Type: Movie
After learning that a group of doctors were killed by super natural forces, father’s Salvador and Benedicto will have their faith tested when they are tasked to perform an exorcism on a possessed woman named Clarita. Meanwhile, a photojournalist investigates the truth about Clarita’s possession and helps the two priests perform the exorcism. In their journey to help Clarita, they will encounter demonic obstacles that will prevent them from performing the exorcism.
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Rainbow's Sunset
Title: Rainbow's Sunset
Character: Fredo
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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Bes and the Beshies
Title: Bes and the Beshies
Released: October 18, 2017
Type: Movie
It tells the story of four friends: a single mom hoping to complete her family, a martyr wife who will do anything to keep her family from falling apart, a mistress who is desperate to have her own family, and a young woman who fully supports them.
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Bhoy Intsik
Title: Bhoy Intsik
Released: March 9, 2017
Type: Movie
Two small-time felons with disparate personas cross paths: One's a principled tough gay; the other is a scheming, street-smart teenager. Together, they get caught up in a string of petty exploits while managing to forge a stronger bond. Can they survive the ordeal?
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Mansyong Papel
Title: Mansyong Papel
Released: August 10, 2016
Type: Movie
Linda, in her 70's, is a Chinese citizen who has been living in the Philippines since the Japanese occupation of their homeland. For a while, it was like she was building the perfect Chinese Family raising three children together with her Husband, Felipe, and a business tycoon who worked hard to increase their wealth to millions. A mysterious phone call from the unknown shaken their home that leads to their bankruptcy. Tragically, Felipe went in coma for 7 years and left Linda devastated. She tries to keep her family together until a revelation totally broke their home apart.
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Everything About Her
Title: Everything About Her
Character: Judge
Released: January 27, 2016
Type: Movie
Powerful but ill-stricken business woman, Vilma Santos navigates her complicated relationship with her caregiver, Angel Locsin and her estranged son, Xian Lim in this story about acceptance, love and forgiveness.
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Felix Manalo
Title: Felix Manalo
Character: Pastor Zarco
Released: October 4, 2015
Type: Movie
Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the Philippines from its humble beginnings in 1914 through the present day.
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Kiss in the Wind
Title: Kiss in the Wind
Released: January 28, 2015
Type: Movie
A young woman is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family and surroundings, she finds herself torn between two young men who bring passion into her life.
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Past Tense
Title: Past Tense
Released: November 26, 2014
Type: Movie
A woman's future self is nothing like she expected herself to be.
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Justice
Title: Justice
Released: August 2, 2014
Type: Movie
A foul-mouthed woman fights for her soul in the belly of the city. Working for a human trafficking agency controlled by a powerful syndicate, she sees no evil, hears no evil. In a society like ours, you have only two choices—to be a victim or a victimizer. She makes her choice.
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Maybe This Time
Title: Maybe This Time
Character: Pancho
Released: May 28, 2014
Type: Movie
"Steph Asuncion and Tonio Bugayong were once in love. Back then, she was a young girl who wanted a simple life and he was older, more ambitious than she was. Tonio was a small town guy who wants to board a ship to provide for his family’s furniture business. Sarah was a Manila girl who spends the summer in the province for community service. What might have been a sweet relationship ended sourly when Tonio left without saying goodbye. Steph was heartbroken and it taught her to dream bigger to be worthy of love. Will their paths cross again? Will they overcome the pains of the past to give love a second chance? This is a story between two people who will be reminded about the importance of being true to one’s self in order for true love to happen."
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Bride for Rent
Title: Bride for Rent
Character: Lolo Benjamin
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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She's The One
Title: She's The One
Character: Lolo
Released: October 15, 2013
Type: Movie
A television hosts wakes up to her true desires when his best friend's video goes viral.
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Title: Madam Chairman
Character: Father Andy
Released: October 14, 2013
Type: TV
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Lihis
Title: Lihis
Released: September 11, 2013
Type: Movie
The film splits itself between two timelines. In 2006, Ada is basing her thesis on a massacre that occurred twenty years prior in a village called Acacia. Her mother Cecilia was part of a fact-finding mission into a massacre, and Ada’s inquiries bring up her history as a member of the NPA. The other timeline traces the relationship of Ka Felix and Ka Jimmy, two rebels who fall in love, despite the movement’s laws against such a pairing.
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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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Bayang Magiliw
Title: Bayang Magiliw
Released: April 17, 2013
Type: Movie
The mayor of Magiliw, Quezon has outlawed all methods of contraception in his town. His policies are challenged by an idealistic lawyer who takes on the case of a doctor jailed for prescribing contraception.
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Menor de Edad
Title: Menor de Edad
Character: Principal Bermejo
Released: January 3, 2013
Type: Movie
High school student Jen Guilarman lives in misery with her abusive mother and her mom's lesbian lover. Looking for some escape, she aims to join an all-girl gang which first requires her to undergo a sexual rite. Jen only has one man in mind, and that is her teacher Ariel Basco who has always been sympathetic with her. Suddenly, Jen cries rape and gets her teacher arrested. But behind her tragic fate is a dark truth.
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El Presidente
Title: El Presidente
Character: Gen. Echaluche
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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The Mistress
Title: The Mistress
Character: Maestro Emil
Released: September 21, 2012
Type: Movie
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.
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Title: Valiente
Character: Victorino Penitente
Released: February 13, 2012
Type: TV
Valiente is a Philippine drama television series, aired and broadcast on TV5. It is the remake of the 5-year original epic drama of the same name that tells the story of love, hatred, vengeance and friendship. It returns with a cast led by JC de Vera, Oyo Boy Sotto, Niña Jose, Nadine Samonte, Jaclyn Jose and Michael de Mesa. It is written by Phil M. Noble from the original story of highly acclaimed writer Gina Marissa Tagasa and is directed by multi-awarded film and television director Joel Lamangan. It is produced by Archangel Productions and TAPE Inc. and aired on February 13, 2012, after Wiltime Bigtime. It recounts the epic tale of two families whose lives are intertwined by their desire to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Gardo and Theo from the two conflicting families of Valiente and Braganza; are two men who used to be best of friends but came to be mortal enemies brought by the ambitious Donya Trining and how will she use her wealth and power in manipulating the life of Gardo Valiente, the real Braganza.
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Migrante
Title: Migrante
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
The film portrays the true stories of Filipinos, who, due to poverty in their country, are forced to go abroad to look for work, hoping they would find a better life.
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Title: Pahiram ng Isang Ina
Character: Carlos
Released: August 15, 2011
Type: TV
Pahiram ng Isang Ina or Children in My Heart is a Philippine drama series created and developed by GMA Network, starring Bea Binene and Jake Vargas with Maxene Magalona and Carmina Villaroel. It premiered on August 15, 2011 replacing Blusang Itim on GMA's Dramarama Sa Hapon blocked and on August 17, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original premiere. It ran of Total of 65 episodes on November 11, 2011 will be replacing by Kokak.
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Niño
Title: Niño
Released: July 16, 2011
Type: Movie
The once illustrious Lopez-Aranda family has faded. Celia, once the darling of Philippine opera, and Gaspar, a distinguished ex-congressman, lacked the shrewdness to maintain their once elegant status. Saddled with a failed marriage, a vanishing career and mounting debt, Celia sold her share of their house to Gaspar, now bedridden. She managed to stay for free in exchange for being Gaspar’s caregiver. Gaspar loves listening to Celia’s arias. This idyllic arrangement is shattered when he slips into a coma. His daughter, Raquel, comes home from the US, determined to sell the house to salvage her own economic woes abroad. This signals Celia’s impending homelessness. With only a few heirlooms to sell, she is at her wits’ end. A fervent believer of the Sto. Nino, she hopes for a miracle. She dresses up her grandson, Antony, in Sto. Nino robes to prepare him for the coming fiesta.
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Vox Populi
Title: Vox Populi
Character: Sir Aris
Released: July 13, 2010
Type: Movie
San Cristobal mayoralty candidate Connie de Gracia is hearing mass, in the hopes that her fealty with the Catholic God translates to votes. After all, the voice of the people is the voice of God. If one is assured of God's undying support because of her utmost religiosity and sincerity, then the votes will simply follow. However, politics in the Philippines is not as divinely blessed as one would wish.
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Title: Basahang Ginto
Character: Cecilo Cortez
Released: May 24, 2010
Type: TV
Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto or Golden Heart is a Philippine drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. It premiered on May 24, 2010 on GMA Network's Dramarama sa Hapon and on May 28, 2010 worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. It is a TV remake of the 1951 film which was based on the comic by Mars Ravelo. From February 4, 2013 until May 10, 2013, GMA Life TV aired its English-dubbed version worldwide.
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Dukot
Title: Dukot
Released: December 2, 2009
Type: Movie
Junix Etrata and his girlfriend Maricel Salvacruz being abducted by military intelligence agents. Junix is a student activist who decided to dedicate all of his time to the movement. He takes refuge in the mountains to live with the indigenous people. Maricel, on the other hand, left the movement to lead a normal life. Their captors identified them as leaders of the New People's Army (NPA). In order to extract information from them, they were subjected to inhumane torture and despicable harassment.
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Title: Ikaw Sana
Character: Ramon Olivarez
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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The Nursery
Title: The Nursery
Released: July 13, 2009
Type: Movie
Cocoy, 12, takes on a great responsibility of taking care of his older siblings while his mother, Mai, goes to the province to get money to pay the expensive hospital bills for her three mentally sick children. His mother is gone for two weeks and Cocoy’s struggle in managing his personal, school and home life is a nerve-racking challenge. In the end he faces truth and life head-on as he fights for his own sanity
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Title: Adik Sa'Yo
Character: Samuel
Released: June 8, 2009
Type: TV
Adik Sa'Yo or International Title: Love Games is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week and officially ended on September 11, 2009. The series was internationally aired with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV.
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Fuschia
Title: Fuschia
Character: Mayor Sunga
Released: April 29, 2009
Type: Movie
A story about an old woman, a cool hip Lola who likes the color Fuchsia, must deal with her old siblings in matters of life.
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Title: Una Kang Naging Akin
Character: Don Jaime Adriano
Released: September 1, 2008
Type: TV
Una Kang Naging Akin or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona. From September 22, 2011 until January 5, 2012 it was re-aired on GMA Life TV dubbed in English and renamed as When You Were Mine.
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Ploning
Title: Ploning
Character: Susing
Released: April 30, 2008
Type: Movie
In the picturesque island of Cuyo, Palawan, an illegal Taiwanese fishing vessel docks carrying the fisherman named Muo Sei, a man looking for something or someone with the name Ploning. He has from sunrise to sundown to look for this "Ploning".
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Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Title: Shake, Rattle and Roll 9
Released: December 25, 2007
Type: Movie
This ninth installment in the classic horror series offers up a trio of spine-chillers from the Philippines. In Christmas Tree, a rampaging Christmas tree is out for blood as it terrorizes a family during the holidays; next, in Bangungot, three people in a love triangle find themselves ensnared in a supernatural nightmare. Finally, a teenage Goth band is cursed by a temptress's lethal spell in Engkanto.
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Title: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
Character: Ben
Released: September 10, 2007
Type: TV
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig is a Philippine drama that airs on GMA Network. This is the fourth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1987. For the TV remake of the movie GMA negotiated with Viva films that they would keep the elements of the old movie but use the comic elements of Pablo Gomez to make the story more fitting for its TV remake.
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Silip
Title: Silip
Released: June 6, 2007
Type: Movie
Small-town waitress Tess is swept off her feet by dashing salesman Rico, who marries her and takes her to live on his isolated farm. When Rico goes on a sales trip and leaves her all alone, Tess fights off loneliness by befriending Celia. Suspicions that Celia may be having an affair with her husband soon creep into Tess's mind and threaten her sanity.
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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: Ruben Novales
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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Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Title: Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Character: Mayor Aldecoa
Released: October 16, 2005
Type: Movie
Inya, a heroine of the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during World War II, recalls events involving her husband Edilberto and their childhood friend Ignacio, a transvestite who, masquerading as a woman also named Inya, becomes the lover of the local Japanese commander, Ichiru, and is caught between a duty to be a spy for his country and friends and his reluctant but growing love for Ichiru.
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Birhen Ng Manaoag
Title: Birhen Ng Manaoag
Released: March 9, 2005
Type: Movie
Four people come together when they're touched by the Blessed Mother in this uplifting drama. Working on a documentary about the miracles of the Virgin Mary, filmmaker Ana meets disillusioned seminarian Paul. Along with terminally ill Linda and pregnant teen Marie, the two discover roses blooming at the feet of the statue of the Virgin of Manaoag reviving their spirits and renewing their faith.
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Mano Po III: My Love
Title: Mano Po III: My Love
Character: Paredes
Released: December 25, 2004
Type: Movie
Anti-crime crusader Lilia Chiong Yang seems to have everything a woman could want and need: a husband who pampers her; children whom any parent would be proud of; and the respect & admiration of the most powerful people in the land. But just as Lilia prepares for her 25th wedding anniversary celebration, a chance encounter in Thailand with her first love Michael throws Lilia's life into chaos. So begins the resumption of a relationship that threatens to unravel the delicate threads connecting Lilia to the other people in her life. - Written by regalfilms
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Filipinas
Title: Filipinas
Character: Father Manalo
Released: December 25, 2003
Type: Movie
Florencia, the matriarch of the Filipinas family, is in poor health, and Yolanda, the eldest of the Filipinas children, finds herself in the unenviable position of keeping her bickering family from disintegration. As the tension rises, Yolanda seeks refuge in a local church. She is critically injured trying to break up a nasty fight between brothers Emman and Samuel, forcing her family to make a life-changing decision.
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Walang Kapalit
Title: Walang Kapalit
Character: Mr. Rustia
Released: May 14, 2003
Type: Movie
Dennis leaving his wife,Joanna to follow his first love Celine in America.That happened eight years ago.Joanna was had difficulty coping up with the separation.
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Bugbog Sarado
Title: Bugbog Sarado
Character: Brgy. Chairman
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
The story opens with Brandon and Shy, negotiating for a lease of an old room owned by Stella. Brix, a travelling salesman and Stella's live-in partner deals with the couple in behalf of the landlady. Little do they know that inside the mysterious house lies a perplexed truth. Bugbog Sarado" shapes up the frames of sadism and masochism. It intensified the sounds of pain and protest in discovering the real encounters inside the bedroom of abused women.
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Mano Po
Title: Mano Po
Character: Raf's Father
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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Bahid
Title: Bahid
Character: Pacifico
Released: November 27, 2002
Type: Movie
As a ramp and commercial model and a swinging teenager in this movie of sex,wealth and power, Assunta de Rossi as Erika is a sexy appealing face on billboards and on the catwalk but,at home, with her sister Loida, she shares a dark secret with her surrogate father,Mr. Lorenzo Lavares, who is wed to her sister. The house of Lavares features a strange quartet father and son married to the sisters with warped emotions and shocking happenings.
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Small Voices
Title: Small Voices
Character: Mr. Tibayan
Released: November 8, 2002
Type: Movie
Melinda is a new substitute teacher at the Malawig Elementary School, located in a poor remote barrio. A young university graduate, her family expects her to look for work abroad, but in her idealism she takes on a challenging job in the provincial public school, which lacks resources and has corrupt personnel. The heavy monsoon rains and the nearby NPAs also add to her difficulties. The children are indifferent to their studies, having been affected by the hopelessness around them. Melinda tries to motivate them by capitalizing on their interest and talent in singing. She takes advantage of a funding opportunity to enter them in a choral contest. She encounters some resistance, however, from the school administration and from the parents of her students. Furthermore, the death of one of the choral group’s members at the hands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines casts a pall on their once joyful preparations. Melinda, however, constantly tries to rise above these challenges.
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Magkapatid
Title: Magkapatid
Character: Bobby's father
Released: June 12, 2002
Type: Movie
Lisa (Santos) and Cita (Cuneta) have a kinship as sisters, but their bond goes far beyond blood. The close-knit two are also best friends -- until a tragic misfortune strikes and the sisters' support system unravels.
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Sakim Sa Pag-ibig
Title: Sakim Sa Pag-ibig
Character: Ernesto Segovia
Released: October 31, 2001
Type: Movie
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Mila
Title: Mila
Character: Mr. De Castro
Released: June 27, 2001
Type: Movie
A dedicated educator caught in the upheaval and needs of the times imparts the basic rudiments of knowledge while being haunted by personal questions that remain unanswered.
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Deathrow
Title: Deathrow
Character: Governor Asunta
Released: December 25, 2000
Type: Movie
A neglected and unloved orphan raised by poor relatives in the slums of Manila is wrongfully convicted of murder that resulted from a heist he was compelled to join. Unable to prove his innocence and his minor age, he is thrown into the cruel, perilous and horrifying world of death row where he is introduced to other inmates all awaiting their execution by lethal injection. One of them is a 70-year-old man who detests the jungle of jail and is feared by all the convicts. He would serve as the boy’s protector and savior and in the process touch and shape enormously the violated youth’s life in prison and beyond.
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Abandonada
Title: Abandonada
Character: Atty. Mallonca
Released: November 29, 2000
Type: Movie
After finishing prison sentence in Canada and came back to the Philippines, Gemma wants to recover her son after she was abandoned by her husband, Edwin. To do so, she worked as a nanny and was hired by Cindy, new wife of her husband. Being closer to her son in this household, she plans to escape with her son.
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Dog Food
Title: Dog Food
Character: Tomas' Boss
Released: May 31, 2000
Type: Movie
Twelve-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her stepmother. Her parents sell Lily's aging dog to Mr. Teban for dog meat. Lily convinces Mr. Teban to return her dog, and the she begins a friendship with the dog meat seller, much to the disgust of her friends and family. Mr. Teban becomes her surrogate father, and supports Lily against her abusive father and ineffectual stepmother.
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Bulaklak ng Maynila
Title: Bulaklak ng Maynila
Character: Tatay
Released: December 29, 1999
Type: Movie
A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a wife and mother living in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila, where she peddles goods on the street. Azun's husband Roque (Bembol Roco) becomes involved in a burglary that goes awry, leading to a lengthy jail sentence. With few options, and needing safety and support, Azun becomes involved with Timo (Christopher De Leon), leader of a local crime syndicate. But Timo's protection does not extend to Azun's teenage daughter Ada (Angelu De Leon); Timo rapes Ada, then forces her to leave her boyfriend (Jomari Yllana) and start dancing in his strip club. When Azun learns what Timo has done to Ada, she makes plans to get her revenge.
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Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Title: Mister Mo, Lover Ko
Character: Priest
Released: June 23, 1999
Type: Movie
A film about sexual frustrations, middle-aged problems, workplace tensions, and other challenges that beset married and unmarried couples.
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Katawan
Title: Katawan
Character: Don Villaverde
Released: March 10, 1999
Type: Movie
The moment the doctor confirms his wife's pregnancy Carlo felt a sign of a curse coming to life. It's the curse caused by his errant grandfather, the curse that doomed his father. The same curse that's about to destroy him. Advised by his doctor to rest, Carlo returns to his family's villa in Lucban and there, he meets Carmen, the woman destined to kill her.
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José Rizal
Title: José Rizal
Character: Polavieja
Released: December 25, 1998
Type: Movie
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.
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Kiss the Sky
Title: Kiss the Sky
Character: Smoker
Released: October 26, 1998
Type: Movie
Two professionals, Jeff and Marty, take a business trip to the Philippines. Their deep dissatisfaction with their lives leads them to forsake their friends and families for a return to the alcohol and drug-induced wanderings of their youth.
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Soft Hearts
Title: Soft Hearts
Character: Mr. Menandro
Released: April 5, 1998
Type: Movie
When Annie sets her sights on her co-worker Ron she gets a few drinks in him at an office party and then has her way with him in car. A few weeks later she's expecting and is ready to set up housekeeping. Only problem? Ron's boyfriend Nick doesn't like the idea
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Anak ni Boy Negro
Title: Anak ni Boy Negro
Character: Judge Bernas
Released: April 23, 1997
Type: Movie
A needy and fatherless boy enjoys the benefits of working for a wealthy man, until he is asked to commit murder.
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Elena's Redemption
Title: Elena's Redemption
Character: Fiscal
Released: September 4, 1996
Type: Movie
The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.
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Elena's Redemption
Title: Elena's Redemption
Character: [Fiscal]
Released: September 4, 1996
Type: Movie
The film is based on the true story of a maid who was either seduced or raped and made pregnant by her Chinese employer; the baby was either killed by the employer's wife or by her own hand, depending on who you talk to.
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Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Title: Bilang Na ang Araw Mo
Character: Sen. Cepeda
Released: June 12, 1996
Type: Movie
Rafael (Cesar) and Martin (Rustom) are childhood friends who grew up in different sides of the law. Rafael became a hitman, while Martin became a defense lawyer.
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Title: Klinik unter Palmen
Character: Wong
Released: February 2, 1996
Type: TV
Klinik unter Palmen is a German television series.
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Hagedorn
Title: Hagedorn
Released: January 9, 1996
Type: Movie
A biopic movie based on the titular figure.
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Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Title: Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Released: January 2, 1996
Type: Movie
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Bikini Watch
Title: Bikini Watch
Character: Captain Pelarez
Released: July 11, 1995
Type: Movie
Working as waiters in a private beach resort Andrew fell head over heels for lovely Dovie (Ina Raymundo). Unexpected voluptuous foreign guests led by Carolyn Sapp visit the beach and now Andrew was torn between his attraction to Carol and his love for Dovie. It's a wild and funny tale of action and romance as they encountered a mischievous group of hunks who were out to destroy the beach.
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Heatseeker
Title: Heatseeker
Character: Elder
Released: June 27, 1995
Type: Movie
A kickboxing champion is forced to fight cyborgs in a tournament when the company kidnaps his fiancee.
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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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Urban Rangers
Title: Urban Rangers
Character: Hostage
Released: May 22, 1995
Type: Movie
Idealistic graduates of the police academy battle crime in their city.
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Puwera Biro Mahal Kita: D' Beachboys
Title: Puwera Biro Mahal Kita: D' Beachboys
Released: April 26, 1995
Type: Movie
Love, comedy, and adventure at a Philippine beach resort.
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Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Title: Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie
Released: March 29, 1995
Type: Movie
The melding together of two separate stories that share a similar premise - each detail the account of a young Filipino woman who becomes a victim of sexual violence and takes her attacker to court.
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Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Title: Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
This film is based on a true story of Baguio City police officer Bobby Ortega.
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The Eleventh Commandment: Love Thy Spouse
Title: The Eleventh Commandment: Love Thy Spouse
Character: Priest
Released: November 16, 1994
Type: Movie
A newlywed Sol learns that her husband Roy is a psychotic who alternated between treating her tenderly and beating her up when she disobeys his orders.
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Iukit Mo Sa Bala
Title: Iukit Mo Sa Bala
Character: Padre Celso
Released: September 14, 1994
Type: Movie
Bobby, a doctor based in Manila, leaves his profession to go back in his hometown San Roque, when his father Mayor Roman Guerrero gets wounded on crossfire against the illegal loggers headed by one of the congressman’s sons Edmond Velez, who gets killed on the said fire encounter. The clan of the Velez’s keeps on attempting to ambush and kill Mayor Guerrero. The situation gets a lot trickier when Bobby’s ex-girlfriend Noemi becomes Rico Velez’ wife. The rivalry becomes more personal. As the Guererro’s fight for the illegal logging of the trees they will also have to protect their lives against their political rival. Bobby will head the troop of his father to bring back the peace and order in their town while striving to subdue the evil tyrants destroying their forest for their personal gain.
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Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
Title: Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
Released: September 9, 1994
Type: Movie
This is a compeling story of 2 sisters both raped, assaulted and held captives during the Japanese occupation. A Makapili (Japanese informer) rounded up women of Sta. Monica forced and used them as "sex slaves" by Japanse soldiers
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The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Title: The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?)
Released: July 13, 1994
Type: Movie
The 1967 story of young rising actress Maggie De La Riva's abduction and rape, and the trial against her 4 abductors.
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Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
Title: Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
Character: Don Julio
Released: May 6, 1994
Type: Movie
A man and his gang must rescue beauty queens in trouble.
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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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Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Title: Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Released: April 11, 1994
Type: Movie
After her husband goes to work abroad, Helen Arandia and her daughter must handle her jealous neighbour, who plans to do something to her.
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Brat Pack
Title: Brat Pack
Character: Don Clemente Villar
Released: March 23, 1994
Type: Movie
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Isaak
Title: Isaak
Character: Abraham / Father
Released: December 25, 1993
Type: Movie
Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex relations between fathers and sons. In two parallel stories, a son’s desire to be free is shown as he struggles from his father’s oppressive domination. This is shown on the one hand by a boy who watches over his father in his sickbed wishing to free himself from his father’s domineering presence; and on the other, a biblical Isaac who frees himself from Abraham’s intent to kill his own son.
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Kadenang Bulaklak
Title: Kadenang Bulaklak
Character: Mr. Benigno Doctolero
Released: November 6, 1993
Type: Movie
Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.
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Ikaw
Title: Ikaw
Character: Mr. De Guia
Released: August 19, 1993
Type: Movie
Anna, a bright and dedicated doctor, crosses path with a sensitive and talented composer named Eric.
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Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
Title: Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
Released: July 29, 1993
Type: Movie
A Filipino comedy movie starring Anjo Yllana in the title role.
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Title: Noli Me Tangere
Character: Kapitan Basilio
Released: July 6, 1993
Type: TV
Eddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of the novel from Filipino writer and activist Jose Rizal, published during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines in 1887. Noli Me Tángere (Latin for "Touch Me Not") explores perceived inequities in law and practice in terms of the treatment by the ruling government and the Spanish Catholic friars of the resident peoples in the late nineteenth century.
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Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita
Title: Galvez: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita
Released: May 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Galvez seeking for justice.
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Isang Linggong Pag-ibig
Title: Isang Linggong Pag-ibig
Released: May 20, 1993
Type: Movie
A rich heiress leaves her cheating boyfriend, escapes to the countryside, and falls for a local folk singer.
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Ms. Dolora X
Title: Ms. Dolora X
Released: February 23, 1993
Type: Movie
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Aliwan Paradise
Title: Aliwan Paradise
Character: Father Freddie
Released: January 30, 1993
Type: Movie
Mike De Leon's entry into the omnibus "Southern Winds" where he follows Julio Madiaga into the new world of Filipino Entertainment.
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Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty
Title: Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty
Released: January 7, 1993
Type: Movie
Secret muna.
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Sana Kahit Minsan
Title: Sana Kahit Minsan
Released: June 24, 1992
Type: Movie
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Stella Magtanggol
Title: Stella Magtanggol
Released: June 2, 1992
Type: Movie
Femme fatale causing death to anyone she ever crossed paths with.
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Ngayon at Kailanman
Title: Ngayon at Kailanman
Character: Mr. Nieto
Released: April 23, 1992
Type: Movie
Ayra comes home to bury her dead father and later discovers that her family's estate had been taken over by Edwin, her childhood sweetheart and the son of their former overseer. Though terribly disappointed, she agrees to marry Edwin just so she could keep her hands on what was supposed to be inheritance
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Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
Title: Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
Character: Liza's Father
Released: April 23, 1992
Type: Movie
Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He is the bodyguard and she is the wife.
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Mahal Kita Walang Iba
Title: Mahal Kita Walang Iba
Released: April 21, 1992
Type: Movie
Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.
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Tayong Dalawa
Title: Tayong Dalawa
Released: March 15, 1992
Type: Movie
Carol is a career woman determined to prove herself in a male-dominated corporate world. Her life suddenly changes when she falls in love with a carefree repairman Tonchi.
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Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Title: Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Character: Father Cristobal
Released: December 25, 1991
Type: Movie
Delfin is a doctor who returns to his hometown in the hopes of giving medical assistance to the people of Buena Vista who are suffering from leprosy. He also returns to find out the real reason why his father was killed. The longer he stays, the more he realizes that leprosy is not the town's incurable disease but the hatred that lies in the heart of its people.
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Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
Title: Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
Character: San Pedro
Released: September 11, 1991
Type: Movie
Satan commissions Demonyita to destroy the souls of four young men but San Pedro also sends an angel to thwart the plan. Demonyita succeeds in creating havoc in the lives of the men but when one of them falls in love with her, things take an unexpected turn.
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Macho Dancer
Title: Macho Dancer
Character: Customer 1
Released: January 18, 1989
Type: Movie
Pol moves to Manila for better opportunities after his American lover leaves. However, he gets drawn into the gritty world of gay prostitution and sexual slavery.
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Title: Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
Released: February 4, 1988
Type: Movie
When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.
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Rosa Mistica
Title: Rosa Mistica
Released: March 3, 1987
Type: Movie
A Filipino fantasy/horror anthology starring Snooky Serna. In "Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie", Rosalie dies in a freak accident on the day of her wedding to Mike, who's only after her money. With the help of the white rose, she comes back to earth to correct what is wrong. In "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna", Rosanna is the daughter of a mausoleum caretaker who happens to be the soulmate of the mysterious heir, Ramil, the victim of a curse of Satan's disciple, Lucila. In "Mga Dilaw Rosas ni Rosario", Rosario or Osang, a maid with an ugly facade, falls in love with a man named Dio.
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Once Upon a Time
Title: Once Upon a Time
Released: January 4, 1987
Type: Movie
The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.
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The Graduates
Title: The Graduates
Released: April 3, 1986
Type: Movie
Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.
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When I Fall In Love
Title: When I Fall In Love
Released: March 14, 1986
Type: Movie
Tales of young, romantic love intertwine and reflect both the idealism and the naivete of youth.
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Beware: Bed Sins
Title: Beware: Bed Sins
Released: September 19, 1985
Type: Movie
In acclaimed filmmaker Mario O'Hara's depiction of unabashed sexuality, Sarsi Emmanuelle plays Carla, a woman going through a traumatic experience that completely changed her life.
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Bagets 2
Title: Bagets 2
Character: Ganets
Released: November 30, 1984
Type: Movie
Set in the immediate summer after the events of the first movie, and deals with more of the guys' misadventures as they prepare for college.
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Daddy's Little Darlings
Title: Daddy's Little Darlings
Released: June 15, 1984
Type: Movie
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Wild Beauty
Title: Wild Beauty
Released: July 15, 1983
Type: Movie
One night with a total stranger. And fate brought them together once again. That's where their whirlwind romance started.
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Exploitation
Title: Exploitation
Released: January 21, 1983
Type: Movie
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Bawal na Pag-Ibig
Title: Bawal na Pag-Ibig
Released: January 27, 1977
Type: Movie
Jun, an art student, moves away from his family after a fight with his father about his college program. He meets Menchu in class and they fall in love, but Jun struggles to fully commit due to his past trauma. Singing becomes his solace and brings him closer to Menchu. However, a revelation after a family tragedy puts their relationship to the test.