THE 2000s #157: JOEL TORRE, JEFFREY QUIZON, MARICAR DE MESA, WITH RONNIE LAZARO, PRECIOUS VALENCIA AND JAIME FABREGAS IN "UTANG NI TATANG" (2002)

After a long time, four friends, decide to meet again with the sole intention of getting back at an old man whom they consider as the reason behind all that has happened in their life. But first, they have to find him.

"Utang ni Tatang" (2002)

World Arts Cinema

Release Date June 12, 2002

Manila Film Festival Entry

Film Editor Ben Samson

Cinematography Larry Manda

Music Bong Rosario

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jon Red

Cast Joel Torre, Jeffrey Quizon, Maricar de Mesa/ Also starring Ronnie Lazaro, Precious Valencia, Dodos dela Cruz and Jaime Fabregas/ Introducing Tado

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THE 2000s # 127: MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, DONITA ROSE, WITH JOEL LAMANGAN, RONNIE LAZARO, PINKY AMADOR, RICARDO CEPEDA IN LAV DIAZ'S "HESUS REBOLUSYONARYO" (2002)

As a military junta envelops the country, a revolutionary movement, led by an idealistic young man, slowly regains the support as it tries to topple the dictatorship.

"Hesus Rebolusyonaryo" (2002)

Regal Films

Release Date February 6, 2002

Film Editor Ronald Allan Dale

Cinematography Romulo Araojo

Production Design YeyeCalderon

Musical Director The Jerks

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Lav Diaz

Cast Mark Anthony Fernandez, Donita Rose/ Also starring Joel Lamangan, Ronnie Lazaro, Pinky Amador, Ricardo Cepeda, Bart Guingona, Richard Joson, Orestes Ojeda, Marianne dela Riva, Lawrence Espinosa, Tado

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THE 2000s # 111: CESAR MONTANO, AMY AUSTRIA, JERICHO ROSALES, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, NONI BUENCAMINO, RONNIE LAZARO, CARLO AQUINO, JHONG HILARIO, JODIE STA. MARIA IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "BAGONG BUWAN" (2001)

In his new role as leader of a community, a Muslim doctor realizes the difficulties that Muslim civilians go through in their quest for a peaceful existence despite being caught in the middle of the war between Muslims and the military.

"Bagong Buwan" (2001)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date December 25, 2001

An Official Entry to the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto

Production Design Judy Lou de Pio

Musical Director Noni Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Jericho Rosales, Caridad Sanchez, Noni Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro, Carlo Aquino, Jhong Hilario, Jodie Sta. Maria

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THE 2000s # 85: RUFA MAE QUINTO, JEFFREY QUIZON, WITH RJ LEYRAN, KATYA SANTOS, SHERMAINE SANTIAGO, RONNIE LAZARO, RENATO DEL PRADO, SOLIMAN CRUZ IN "RADYO" (2001)

 A police investigator and a radio announcer help in solving a series of killings that involve a man who turns to murder after his radio requests were not granted and was ridiculed y the woman he is pursuing.

"Radyo" (2001)

Viva Films

Release Date August 8, 2001

Story and Screenplay Yam Laranas, Jon Red

Film Editor Manet Dayrit

Cinematography Yam Laranas

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Music Digital Depot

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Yam Laranas

Cast Rufa Mae Quinto, Jeffrey Quizon/ Also starring RJ Leyran, Katya Santos, Shermaine Santiago, Ronnie Lazaro, Renato del Prado, Soliman Cruz, Louie Medel, Lucy Quinto, Mardi Gozum/ Special Participation- Bojo Molina

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THE NINETIES # 1028: CESAR MONTANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GLORIA DIAZ, JOEL TORRE, JAIME FABREGAS, GARDO VERSOZA, GINA ALAJAR, TANYA GOMEZ, RONNIE LAZARO, SUBAS HERRERO, PEN MEDINA IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "JOSE RIZAL" (1998)

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose Rizal awaits trial and meet his counsel. The two build the case and arguments for the defense, as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold.

"Jose Rizal" (1998)

GMA Films, Filmex

1998 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1998

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Jun Lana, Peter Lim

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro, Manet Dayrit

Production Design Leo Abaya

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz- Abaya

Cast Cesar Montano (in the title role), Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas, Gardo Versoza, Gina Alajar, Tanya Gomez, Ronnie Lazaro, Subas Herrero, Pen Medina, ChinChin Gutierrez, Monique Wilson, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols

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THE NINETIES # 1005: YNEZ VENERACION, CHUCK PEREZ, KATRINA PAULA, RONA RIVERA, BING DAVAO, DEXTER DORIA IN "SELDA 14 (MGA BABAENG MAKASALANAN)" (1998)

A young woman is wrongfully accused of a crime and undergoes a rude awakening to the harsh realities of jail life.

"Selda 14 (Mga Babaeng Makasalanan)" (1998)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date September 16, 1998

Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo

Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales

Film Editing Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Ramon Nicdao

Musical Direction Brando Juan

Direction Teddy Gomez

Cast Ynez Veneracion, Chuck Perez, Katrina Paula, Rona Rivera, Bing Davao, Dexter Doria, Justine Alarcon, Ronald Ty, Ronnie Lazaro

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THE NINETIES # 965: JOMARI YLLANA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHIN-CHIN GUTIERREZ, LJ MORENO, APPLE ZUNIGA, JHONG HILARIO, PEN MEDINA, ROLANDO TINIO, MIA GUTIERREZ, RONNIE LAZARO IN MARILOU DIAZ- ABAYA'S "SA PUSOD NG DAGAT" (I998)

 A young man grows up learning the trade of his mother, the only midwife in their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women.

"Sa Pusod ng Dagat" (1998)

GMA Films & Filmex

Release Date March 1, 1998

Story and Screenplay Jun Lana

Cinematography Romeo Vitug 

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Len Santos

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Cast Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, LJ Moreno, Apple Zuniga, Jhong Hilario, Pen Medina, Rolando Tinio, Mia Gutierrez, Ronnie Lazaro

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THE NINETIES # 866: ROMNICK SARMENTA, BETH TAMAYO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, DARIA RAMIREZ, PERLA BAUTISTA, RONNIE LAZARO, LAWRENCE DAVID, ALVIN ANSON IN "DAMONG LIGAW" (1997)

Amidst the atrocities of the 1896 Philippine Revolution blooms a love story between a reluctant katipunero and a barrio maiden.

"Damong Ligaw" (1997)

Premiere Productions

Release Date June 18, 1997

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Manny Samaniego

Musical Director Irwin Cafugauan

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Mari Avellana

Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Beth Tamayo/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Daria Ramirez, Perla Bautista, Ronnie Lazaro, Lawrence David, Alvin Anson/with Railon Alonso, Marco Balllesteros, Jimmy Bondoc, Rustica Carpio, Noel Colet, Troy Martino, Ernie Zarate

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THE NINETIES # 804: RONNIE RICKETTS, JOEL TORRE, ELIZABETH OROPESA, DENNIS ROLDAN, LARA MELISSA DE LEON, RONNIE LAZARO AND SEN. RAUL ROCO (IN A SPECIAL ROLE) IN "ILABAN MO, BAYAN KO! (GOV. OBET PAGDANGANAN STORY)" (1997)

"Ilaban Mo, Bayan Ko! (Gov. Obet Pagdanganan Story)" (1997)

Golden Lions Films and Uni-Films Int'l

Release Date January 18, 1997

Screenplay Carlo J. Caparas

Cinematography Ernesto Dominguez

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Executive Producers Donna Villa, Lito Cruz

Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Joel Torre, Elizabeth Oropesa, Dennis Roldan, Lara Melissa de Leon, Ronnie Lazaro, / With special participation of Sen. Raul S. Roco/ Also starring Amado Cortez, Perla Bautista, Fred Moro, Jasmine Reyes, Renzo Cruz, Gen. Romeo Pena, Tess Villarama, Manjo del Mundo, Danny Labra, Joe Lad Santos

 

THE NINETIES # 619: ALICE DIXSON, DONNA CRUZ, KEEMPEE DE LEON, GENEVA CRUZ, WITH LANDER VERA PEREZ, PACO ARESPACOCHAGA, ANGELU DE LEON, JEFFREY HIDALGO IN "OKEY SI MA'AM!" (1995)

"Okey si Ma'am!" (1995)

Viva Films

Release Date July 19, 1995

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Ricky del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Mac C. Alejandre

Cast Alice Dixson, Donna Cruz, Keempee de Leon, Geneva Cruz, Lander Vera Perez, Paco Arespacochaga/ Also starring Julio Diaz, Jaclyn Jose, Marianne dela Riva, Alicia Alonzo, Teresa Loyzaga, Al Tantay, Ronnie Lazaro, Rey Ventura,  Angelu de Leon, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Zeny Zabala, Mely Tagasa, Mia Gutierrez, Alma Lerna, Boy Roque, Tess Dumpit, Spanky Manikan, Diony Sta. Maria

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THE NINETIES # 605: GINA ALAJAR (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOEL TORRE, VAL VICTA AND ELIZABETH OROPESA, WITH CELSO AD. CASTILLO, RONNIE LAZARO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "VICTIM NO.1: DELIA MAGA (JESUS, PRAY FOR US), A MASSACRE IN SINGAPORE" (1995)

"Victim No.1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us), A Massacre in Singapore" (1995)

Regal Films & Golden Lions Films Production, Inc.

Release Date May 17, 1995

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Executive Producers Lily Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas & Donna Villa

Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas

Cast Gina Alajar (in the title role), Joel Torre, Val Victa and Elizabeth Oropesa/ with Celso Ad. Castillo, Ronnie Lazaro, Marita Zobel, Fred Moro, Abby Viduya, Mia Gutierrez, Vivialyn Dungca, Dexter Doria, Ester Chavez, Danny Labra, Augusto Victa, Tony Tacorda, Nards Belen, Ana Rivera & Soraya (of 'Fire') 

THE NINETIES # 586: EDU MANZANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GRETCHEN BARRETTO, SUNSHINE CRUZ, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO AND ANTHONY ALONZO, WITH ROBERT AREVALO, ODETTE KHAN, NONIE BUENCAMINO, RONNIE LAZARO IN "COSTALES" (1995)

"Costales" (1995)

Regal Films

Release Date March 8, 1995

Story and Screenplay Amado Lacuesta, Jr., Henry Nabong

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Designer Randy Gamier, Boyet Ocampo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

 Direction Jose N. Carreon and Toto Natividad

Cast Edu Manzano (in the title role), Gretchen Barretto, Sunshine Cruz, Monsour del Rosario and Anthony Alonzo/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Odette Khan, Nonie Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro/ Special Participation of Jess Lapid, Jr.

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THE NINETIES # 323: LORNA TOLENTINO, GABBY CONCEPCION, NANETTE MEDVED, AMY AUSTRIA, MARK GIL, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, RUSTOM PADILLA IN "NARITO ANG PUSO KO" (1992)

"Narito ang Puso Ko" (1992)

Viva Films

Release Date October 1, 1992

Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Charlie Peralta and Dik Trofeo

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Edel Templonuevo

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Produced by William Leary

Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Chito S.Rono

Cast Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Nanette Medved, Amy Austria, Mark Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Rustom Padilla/ Also starring Ronnie Lazaro, Lorli Villanueva, Lulu Arieta, Jon Achaval, Paolo Conti, Alfred Naval

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

Original theatrical poster of "Narito ang Puso Ko" (1992)

(Private Collection)

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THE EIGHTIES # 804: JACLYN JOSE, LIZA LORENA, RONNIE LAZARO, ODETTE KHAN, DICK ISRAEL AND JULIO DIAZ IN "FLESH AVENUE" (1986)

"Flesh Avenue" (1986)

Ace Films International

Release Date April 24, 1986

Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Editor Pat Ramos

Production Design Susan Luis

Music Rey Ramos

Associate Director Ed Instrella

Producers Pio Duran, Tata Esteban

Executive Producer Lorena Duran

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Liza Lorena, Ronnie Lazaro, Odette Khan and Julio Diaz/ Introducing Lola

Movie Poster, taken at Vic Delotavo's Exhibit at UP. 2018

THE EIGHTIES # 708: SARSI EMMANUELLE, SUZANA LOVE, JOSEPHINE MANUEL AND RONNIE LAZARO IN TIKOY AGUILUZ'S "BOATMAN" (1985)

"Boatman" (1985)

Amacom Productions

Release Date June 27, 1985

Screenplay Alfred Yuson, Raffy Guerrero, Jose Lacaba

Executive Producers King Aguiluz, Sonny Aguiluz

Direction Tikoy Aguiluz

Cast Sarsi Emmanuelle, Suzana Love, Josephine Manuel and Ronnie Lazaro   

                                

 

THE EIGHTIES # 680: RUDY FERNANDEZ, GEORGE ESTREGAN, DONNA VILLA, RONNIE LAZARO, MELINDA MENDEZ, FAUZI OMAR AND YUSUF SALIM IN "BILANG NA ANG ORAS MO" (1985)

"Bilang na ang Oras Mo" (1985)

Sittis Films

Release Date April 6, 1985

Story Dave Brodett

Cinematography Edmund Cupcupin

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Manule 'Fyke' Cinco

Cast Rudy Fernandez, George Estregan, Donna Villa, Ronnie Lazaro, Melinda Mendez, Fauzi Omar and Yusuf Salim/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Johnny Wilson, Dick Israel, Bomber Moran, Dave Brodett, Victor Bravo, Tony Bernal, Leon Pajaron, Vic Varrion, Nick Alladin, Yashin Mond-Hur and Philip Gamboa

THE EIGHTIES # 645: TONY SANTOS, SR., JOHNNY DELGADO, RONNIE LAZARO, ALICIA ALONZO, LITO ANZURES, AMABLE QUIAMBAO, MARIA MONTES IN "MISTERYO SA TUWA" (1984)

"Misteryo sa Tuwa" (1984)

Experimental Cinema of the Philippines

A Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1984

Cinematography Rody Lacap

Editing Jess Navarro

Production Design Don Escudero, Rodell Cruz

Music Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Charo S. Concio

Line Producer Madeleine Gallaga

Associate Producer Ching T. Dacuycuy

Screenplay and Direction Abbo Q. de la Cruz

Cast Tony Santos, Sr., Johnny Delgado, Ronnie Lazaro, Alicia Alonzo, Lito Anzures, Amable Quiambao, Maria Montes, Mario Taguiwalo, Arbee Antonio

The movie was digitally restored and remastered

(posters courtesy of ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula, via Internet)

THE EIGHTIES # 541: RUDY FERNANDEZ, JOHNNY DELGADO, MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ, SUSAN VALDEZ AND GEORGE ESTREGAN IN "BATUIGAS II: PASUKUIN SI WAWAY" (1984)

"Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway" (1984)

Vanguard Films, Inc.

Release Date February 7, 1984

Screenplay Jose Carreon

Cinematography Ed Cucupin

Editor Augusto Salvador

Music Jaime Fabregas

Produced by Charo Santos 

Executive Producer Simon Ongpin and ANJ

Direction Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Johnny Delgado, Maria Isabel Lopez and George Estregan/ Also Starring Joonee Gamboa, Ronnie Lazaro, Melinda Mendez, Dexter Doria, Jose Romulo, Hero bautista, Abbo de la Cruz, Robert Antonio/ Guests- Johnny Wilson, Vic Varrion and Philip Gamboa

THE EIGHTIES # 341: PHILLIP SALVADOR, TETCHIE AGBAYANI (IN HER FIRST LEAD ROLE), RAUL ARAGON, CHARLIE DAVAO, MARIO ESCUDERO, RONNIE LAZARO IN "HUBAD NA GUBAT" (1982)

"Hubad na Gubat" (1982)

Topaze Cinema Arts

An Octa Films Release

Release Date July 2, 1982

Story and Screenplay Ed Maranan

Direction Lito Tiongson

Cast Phillip Salvador, Tetchie Agbayani (in her first lead role)/ Also Starring Raul Aragon, Charlie Davao, Mario Escudero, Ronnie Lazaro

Original theatrical poster of "Hubad na Gubat" (1982)

REMEMBERING JOHNNY DELGADO THROUGH HIS FILMS #1: "MISTERYO SA TUWA" (1984)

A small plane carrying a large sum of money crashed right in the middle of a poor village. The tragic event resulted into a series of human conflicts as villagers and the authorities were in the hunt for the missing money. Three friends, Ponsoy (Tony Santos Sr.), Mesiong (Johnny Delgado) and Jamin (Ronnie Lazaro) were able to recover the money and decided to hide it until the tension cools off. Their families were all excited of the fortunes they got and at last their dreams and ambitions will soon be realized and fulfilled. But not for long--- greed creeps as Castro (Lito Anzures), a resident who happened to be on the crash site was suspicious of the three. He divulged the information to the corrupt mayor and both devised a wicked plan.

A very memorable and noteworthy performances by the whole cast led by Tony Santos Sr. and Johnny Delgado.

The movie won the Gawad Urian award for Best Cinematography (Rody Lacap) and Best Production Design (Rodell Cruz and Don Escudero).

Read: Ang Misteryo sa Likod ng Tuwa,
a movie review by Jojo DeVera

"Misteryo sa Tuwa" (1984)- Stars Tony Santos Sr., Johnny Delgado, Ronnie Lazaro, Alicia Alonzo, Lito Anzures, Amable Quiambao, Maia Montes/ Directed by Abbo Q. dela Cruz

The three friends were in a very precarious dilemma and tried to discuss their next move--- watch the exciting film clip---

Courtesy of Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP)