THE 2000s # 105: PRISCILLA ALMEDA, RAYMOND BAGATSING, WITH VIA VELOSO, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, LAWRENCE DAVID, CHESKA DIAZ, CAMILLE ROXAS IN "HUWAG KANG KIKIBO" (2001)

Tired of her meaningless life, a woman attempts suicide but is saved. Her savior encourages her to join their cult led by a man who once again awakened her earthly desires.

"Huwag Kang Kikibo" (2001)

Teamwork Productions

Release Date November 21, 2001

Story and Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Priscilla Almeda Raymond Bagatsing/ Also starring Via Veloso, Leandro Baldemor, Lawrence David, Cheska Diaz, Camille Roxas, Aki Zabarte

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THE 2000s # 55: JOMARI YLLANA, MYLENE DIZON (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) AND INTRODUCING KENJI MOTOKI IN "GATAS... SA DIBDIB NG KAAWAY (IN THE BOSOM OF THE ENEMY)" (2001)

Grateful for the release of her husband who is accused of being a guerilla, a wife volunteers to be the wet nurse of the Japanese captain's son. Problem arises when she develops feelings for her ward's father and she has to choose between the love for country and love for innocent children.

"Gatas... sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (In the Bosom of the Enemy)" (2001)

Crown Seven Ventures

Released thru Millenium Cinema

Release Date January 4, 2001

Story and Screenplay Gil Portes, Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Jomari Yllana, Mylene Dizon (In her firest starring role)/ Introducing Kenji Motoki/ Also starring Mario Magallona, Randy Wong, Nicole Hofer, Ynez Veneracion, Stella Canete, Christian Joseph Leyson, Airah Fabioni Ombajin, Richard Quan, Richard Arellano, Mon Confiado, Neil Ryan Sese

THE 2000s # 50: DOLPHY, ERIC QUIZON, LOREN LEGARDA, JEFFREY QUIZON IN "MARKOVA: COMFORT GAY" (2000)

After watching a TV documentary about the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, an aging comfort gay reflects on his own experience.

"Markova: Comfort Gay" (2000)

RVQ Productions

Official entry to the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 2000

Story and Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Film Editor George Jarlego 

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Production Design Kay Abano

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Executive Producer Rodolfo V. Quizon

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Loren Legarda, Jeffrey Quizon/ Also starring Tony Bueno, Ricci Chan, RS Francisco, Melvin Lee, Freedie Quizon, Ronnie Quizon, Andoy Ranay

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THE NINETIES # 1072: RICKY DAVAO, JENNIFER SEVILLA, MARK GIL, ROY ALVAREZ, LESTER LLANSANG IN "SARANGGOLA" (1999)

Witnessing his father accidentally shoot his friend, a young boy must choose between love for his father and the truth.

"Saranggola"(1999)

GMA Films and Teamwork Productions

Release Date June 23, 1999

Story and Screenplay Jose Y. Dalisay and Gil M. Portes

Cinematography Louie Quirino

Film Editor Tara Illenberger

Musical Director Joy Marfil, Vehnee Saturno

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Ricky Davao, Jennifer Sevilla, Mark Gil, Roy Alvarez, Lester Llansang

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THE NINETIES # 993: ROMNICK SARMENTA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, CRIS VILLANUEVA, MYLENE DIZON, WITH GANDONG CERVANTES, RAY VENTURA, ERIKA SIQUIA IN "MIGUEL/MICHELLE" (1998)

 A man works as a nurse in the U.S., returns home as a transsexual, shocking his family, friends and townmates.

"Miguel/Michelle" (1998)

Forefront Films

Release Date July 8, 1998

Story Gil Portes & Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Mariel Crfuz

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Tanny Perez

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Romnick Sarmenta (in the title role), Gloria Diaz, Cris Villanueva, Mylene Dizon/ Also starring Gandong Cervantes, Ray Ventura, Erika Siquia, Pocholo Montes, Mia Gutierrez, Richard Arellano

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THE NINETIES # 876: RICKY DAVAO, JOEL TORRE, RIO LOCSIN, ROY ALVAREZ, SUBAS HERRERO, AND WITH THE SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF GINA ALAJAR, RONALDO VALDEZ, JOHN ARCILLA IN "PUERTO PRINCESA" (1997)

A newly elected mayor decides to focus on the protection of the environment as the centerpiece of his administration. Political will eventually prevails as Palawenos unite behind their mayor.

"Puerto Princesa" (1997)

Teamwork Productions

Release Date July 2, 1997

Story and Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Jaime Davila

Production Design Ronaldo 'Do' Cadapan

Musical Director Nonoy Lanzanas

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Subas Herrero/ with the special participation of Gina Alajar, Ronaldo Valdez, John Arcilla/ Introducing Jimi Figueroa

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THE NINETIES # 728: GINA ALAJAR, JACLYN JOSE, TOGETHER WITH ROBERT AREVALO, TOMMY ABUEL, ROSEMARIE GIL, ALLAN PAULE, JACKIE AQUINO, MANDY OCHOA, NONI BUENCAMINO, JOHN ARCILLA "MULANAY (SA PUSOD NG PARAISO)" (1996)

"Mulanay (Sa Pusod ng Paraiso)" (1996)

Gil M. Portes Films

Release Date June 20, 1996

Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro, Racquel M. Cruz

Production Design Ronaldo Cadapan

Musical Director Joy Marfil

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Gina Alajar, Jaclyn Jose/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Tommy Abuel, Rosemarie Gil, Allan Paule, Jackie Aquino, Mandy Ochoa, Noni Buencamino, John Arcilla

The original VHS copy  signed by Director Gil Portes

 

THE NINETIES # 598: DINA BONNEVIE, ARIEL RIVERA, CHERIE GIL, RACHEL ANN WOLFE, DRANREB BELLEZA, DEBORAH SUN IN "MINSAN MAY PANGARAP (THE GUCE FAMILY STORY)" (1995)

"Minsan May Pangarap (The Guce Family Story)" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date April 27, 1995

Story Teobaldo R. Guce 

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Jose Batac

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Marshall Factura

Musical Director Louie Ocampo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Dina Bonnevie, Ariel Rivera, Cherie Gil, Rachel Ann Wolfe, Dranreb Belleza, Deborah Sun/ Also starring Lexine Bondoc, Camille Recentes, Rb Achacoso/ with Ruben Tizon, Tracey Jean, John Hartmann, Gloria Sauve Williams, Zishan Uguriu, Scott Turner, Harris Glasser, Rene Meily, Richard Cohen

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THE NINETIES # 382: GABBY CONCEPCION, SNOOKY SERNA, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, RUFFA GUTIERREZ IN "KAILAN DALAWA ANG MAHAL" (1993)

"Kailan Dalawa ang Mahal" (1993)

Regal Films

Release Date April 29, 1993

Story and Screenplay Lualhati Bautista

Cinematography Ding Austria

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Designer Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Gabby Concepcion, Snooky Serna, Miguel Rodriguez, Ruffa Gutierrez/ Special participation of Rina Reyes/ Also starring Mike Austria, Susan Africa, Luz Fernandez, Lucita Soriano, Archie Adamos, Amable Quiambao, Janus del Prado, Eva Ramos, Pocholo Montes, DJ Durano, Mary Gale Russel, Jess Vargas, Celso Villanueva, Rhoda Gahoy

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THE NINETIES # 196: AGA MUHLACH, CRISTINA GONZALES, RINA REYES, DONITA ROSE AND ALAN PAULE , WITH JEAN SABURIT, ALICIA ALONZO, LITO LEGASPI, DEXTER DORIA IN "CLASS OF '91" (1991)

"Class of '91" (1991)

Silver Screen Productions

 a Pacwood Film Presentation

Release Date August 8, 1991

Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy'Vinarao

Production Designer Cesar Jose

Musical Directors Odette Quesada and Bodjie Dsaig

Executive Producer Richard Lao

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Cristina Gonzales, Rina Reyes, Donita Rose and Alan Paule/ Also Starring Alicia Alonzo, Lito Legaspi, Dexter Doria, Bon Vibar, Eva Ramos and Jean Saburit

(Movie Ad- courtesy of James dela Rosa/ Pelikula ATBP)

Original theatrical poster of "Class of '91" (1991)

(Private Collection)

 

THE NINETIES # 120: NORA AUNOR, GINA ALAJAR, LLOYD SAMARTINO, DAN ALVARO, TOGETHER WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, RR HERRERA, MELISSA MENDEZ, JUAN RODRIGO, SUSAN AFRICA IN "ANDREA, PAANO BA ANG MAGING ISANG INA?" (1990)

"Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?" (1990)

MRN Film International

Release Date December 25, 1990

A 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Story Ricardo Lee and Gil M. Portes

Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Production Designer Cesar Jose

Musical Director Mon Faustino

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Lloyd Samartino, Dan Alvaro/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, RR Herrera, Melissa Mendez, Juan Rodrigo, Susan Africa, Ernie Zarate, Malou de Guzman, Julie Fe Navarro, Al-Rasheed

THE EIGHTIES # 642: GINA ALAJAR AND TOMMY ABUEL IN GIL PORTES' "BUKAS... MAY PANGARAP" (1984)

"Bukas... May Pangarap" (1984)

Tri-Films

A Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1984

Screenplay Ricardo Lee

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editing Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Juanito Sy

Music Vehnee Saturno

Produced and Directed by Gil M. Portes

Cast Gina Alajar, Tommy Abuel

THE EIGHTIES # 608: NORA AUNOR AND BEMBOL ROCO IN GIL PORTES' " 'MERIKA" (1984)

" 'Merika" (1984)

Adrian Films

Released thru Tri-Films International

Release Date September 21, 1984

Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. and Gil Jose Quito

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Music Willy Cruz

Executive Producer Antonio G. Dulalia

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Nora Aunor and Bembol Roco

 

THE EIGHTIES # 490: CHARITO SOLIS, GINA ALAJAR, SANDY ANDOLONG, EDGAR MANDE, JUAN RODRIGO AND KRISTINE GARCIA IN "GABI KUNG SUMIKAT ANG ARAW" (1983)

"Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw" (1983)

Four N Films

A Golden Lion Productions Initial Oferring

Release Date August 25, 1983

Executive Producer Nard Guerrero

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Charito Solis, Gina Alajar, Sandy Andolong, Juan Rodrigo, Edgar Mande and Kristine Garcia/ Introducing Glenda Tuazon

THE EIGHTIES # 371: VILMA SANTOS, NONOY ZUNIGA, WITH JENNY RAMIREZ, TING JOCSON, ALLAN BAUTISTA AND INTRODUCING IAN VENERACION IN "NEVER EVER SAY GOODBYE" (1982)

"Never Ever Say Goodbye" (1981)

Lucky Films

Released thru Solar Films

Release Date October 8, 1982

Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Music Willy Cruz

Executive Producer Wilson Tieng

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Vilma Santos, Nonoy Zuniga/ Also Starring Jenny Ramirez, Ting Jocson, Allan Bautista/ Introducing Ian Veneracion

THE EIGHTIES # 303: GINA ALAJAR, AMY AUSTRIA, MARK GIL, REZ CORTEZ IN "PUSONG UHAW" (1982)

"Pusong Uhaw" (1982)

Octa Films International, Inc.

Release Date March 5, 1982

Story and Screenplay Tony Perez

Cinematography Ely Cruz

Theme song "Di Mo Pansin" sung by Lirio Vital

Musical Director Rey Valera

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Gina Alajar, Amy Austria, Mark Gil, Rez Cortez

THE EIGHTIES # 200: ALMA MORENO, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, MARTHA SEVILLA IN "CARNIVAL QUEEN" (1981)

"Carnival Queen" (1981)

Amore Films, Inc.

Its Initial Offering

Release Date July 9, 1981

Filmed entirely in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Screenplay Ricky Lee

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Alma Moreno, William Martinez, Martha Sevilla

THE EIGHTIES # 143: GINA ALAJAR, SANDY ANDOLONG, WITH TING JOCSON, GREGGY LIWAG IN "HIGH SCHOOL SCANDAL" (1981)

"High School Scandal" (1981)

Gold Label Productions

Release Date February 19, 1981

Theme song "High School" sung by Sharon Cuneta

Story Tony Perez

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Music George Canseco

Direction Gil Portes

Cast Gina Alajar, Sandy Andolong/ with Ting Jocson, Greggy Liwag

THE SEVENTIES # 1251: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, PILAR PILAPIL, BEMBOL ROCO AND BETH BAUTISTA IN "KUKULOG, KIKIDLAT... SA TANGHALING TAPAT" (1978)

"Kukulog, Kikidlat sa Tanghaling Tapat" (1978)

Sining Silangan, Inc.

Release Date September 22, 1978

Screenplay Tony Perez

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Cesar Condes

Music George Canseco

Direction Gil M.Portes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Pilar Pilapil, Bembol Roco and Beth Bautista/ with Roel Vergel de Dios, Martha Sevilla

(Movie Ad- Courtesy of James dela Rosa/ PelikulaATBP)

THE EIGHTIES # 85: CHARITO SOLIS, CHERIE GIL, JEAN SABURIT, TET ANTIQUIERA AND GINA ALAJAR IN "WANTED: WIVES" (1980)

"Wanted: Wives"

Sining Silangan, Inc.

Release Date October 10, 1980

Direction Gil M. Portes

Cast Charito Solis, Cherie Gil, Jean Saburit, Tet Antiquiera and Gina Alajar